Bachelor of Business Administration General

(3 credits)

A brief review of pre-calculus math. Topics include logarithmic and exponential functions; limits; introduction to derivatives; linear systems; matrices; systems of linear inequalities; difference equations; arithmetic and geometric sequences; annuities; and installment buying. Applications to business and economics are emphasized throughout the course.

Prerequisite(s): Standard British Columbia Grade 12 Math (i.e.: Pre-Calculus 11 (60%)) or equivalent.

(3 credits)

The course introduces the students to the concepts of applied statistics and data analysis used in business and economics, as well as managerial decision-making, using both quantitative and qualitative tools. It covers statistical topics that include: collecting and exploring data; basic inference; simple and multiple linear regression; analysis of variance; nonparametric methods; probability; and statistical computing.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1003 – Math for Business or MATH 100 Pre-Calculus.

(3 credits)

This course explores the interrelatedness of the various functions of business operations, and sets the context for understanding the broader environment in which business organizations function. Attention will be given to key functional areas of business including resource bases, organizational structures, corporate culture, financial systems, and management theories prevalent in today’s business environment.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits)

Introduces the language of financial accounting, designed to capture, summarize, and communicate the economic facts about an organization in a set of financial statements and related descriptive notes. Focus is on the principles of accounting and reporting to various users that are external to the organization and will emphasize what information is provided in financial statements, as well as the uses and limitations of this information.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1003 – Math for Business.

(3 credits)

This course examines the distinction between academic and business writing and how to use APA format for writing essays and referencing and citing sources. Students explore communication in settings shaped by rapidly changing technologies and an increasingly diverse workforce, applying persuasive business writing and presentation techniques, preparing business reports, and communicating for teamwork and meetings with cross-cultural considerations.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits)

This course introduces microeconomic concepts including consumer behaviour, production and costs, partial equilibrium analysis of pricing in competitive and monopolistic markets, general equilibrium, welfare, and externalities. Students examine the theory of the firm, competition, and monopoly through foundational models and principles.

Prerequisite(s): None.
Anti-requisite(s): BUSI 1023 Introduction to Economics for Managers.

(3 credits)

This course introduces basic concepts and principles of the marketing function, tracing the evolution of the Marketing discipline through to the current era of the Social Marketing Concept. Students examine the Marketing Mix, segmentation and positioning tools, and Canadian and international marketing structures and techniques including market analysis, forecasting, and consumer and industrial trends.

Prerequisite(s): None.
Anti-requisite(s): BUSI 2063 Introduction to Marketing.

(3 credits)

This course explores how to interpret changes in key aggregate economic variables and apply macroeconomic tools to issues such as national output growth, unemployment, inflation, and global trade. Topics include business cycle fluctuations, public debt, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade policy, and basic models applied to North American and global economies.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits)

This course examines modeling, analytical and problem-solving techniques for business decision-making. Students explore certainty, uncertainty, probability and risk analysis, basic probability concepts, random variables, descriptive measures, and properties of distribution, along with statistical decision theory, Bayesian approaches, and discrete and continuous probability models applied to business problems.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1013 – Statistics for Business.

(3 credits)

This course introduces a basic understanding of fundamental structural legal frameworks under which firms must operate. Students examine the basic building blocks of business law, legal business structures including sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, for profit, not-for-profit, and public firms, and legal issues such as contracts, intellectual property, and bankruptcy.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits)

This course examines interaction among individuals and organizations, and how this interaction can impact others or the organization itself. Topics include value systems, motivation, teams, communication, power and conflict, organizational culture and structure, leadership, ethics, and change, emphasizing how organizational effectiveness depends on leveraging the strengths of people within operations.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits)

This course introduces international business as it relates to the functional areas of managing business operations. Students examine how decisions are influenced by culture, ethics, CSR, sustainability, political economy, finance, economics, and marketing, and explore opportunities and problems in global contexts through case analyses of specific countries or regions.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits)

This course examines how accounting information informs decision-making in business settings. Students explore product costing, job costing, activity-based costing, budgetary control, performance evaluation, flexible budgeting, and break-even analysis to support planning, coordination, and monitoring of organizational performance.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1043 – Introduction to Financial Accounting.

(3 credits)

This course examines foundational concepts in finance and investment decision-making. Students explore time value of money, cash flow analysis, risk and return, capital structure, dividend policy, financial planning, forecasting, asset valuation, working capital management, cost of capital, and performance assessment.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2083 – Introduction to Managerial Accounting.

(3 credits)

This course examines ethical reasoning as a key factor in business success. Students explore the relationship between business and society, connections between corporate strategy and social responsibility, ethical decision-making, corporate reputation, and the environmental impact of business practices.

Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed 45 credit hours of the BBA program.

(3 credits)

This course examines the theory and practice of human resource management and its role in organizations. Students explore how to design, describe, and implement effective strategies, while identifying and developing specific management skills relevant to human resource functions.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2033 – Organizational Behaviour and Management.

(3 credits)

This course examines how organizations plan and manage processes that transform inputs into goods and services. Students explore operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, location and layout, forecasting, scheduling, inventory control, quality assurance, and project management within both product-based and service-based environments.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1013 – Statistics for Business.

(3 credits)

 
This course examines how information systems support organizational strategy and decision-making. Students explore infrastructure components, system types, project management processes, and decision frameworks. Topics include system development, governance, ethical and social considerations, privacy, and information security in business environments.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits)

This course explores the impact of business activity on ecosystems and examines methods of approaching business activity from a sustainability perspective. Students investigate how ecosystem-based management (EBM) informs business decisions in today’s context and examine the implications of EBM across various business actions and activities.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits)

This course examines organizational approaches to managing environmental challenges. Students explore principles of design, strategy, and culture, along with governance, accountability, planning for growth and change, resource management, and market analysis to support strategic decision-making across diverse organizational contexts.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2033 – Organizational Behaviour and Management.

(3 credits)

This course examines the business planning process and how new ventures are conceived, tested, financed, and grown in startup and corporate contexts. Students explore entrepreneuring and intrapreneuring across organizational contexts, including business models, customer development, financing, and strategic growth. Emphasis is placed on understanding the foundational elements of successful entrepreneurial initiatives.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1083 – Microeconomics, BUSI 1043 – Introduction to Financial Accounting; BUSI 2033 – Organizational Behaviour and Management; BUSI 1093 – Introduction to Marketing; BUSI 2083 – Introduction to Managerial Accounting.

(3 credits)

This course examines strategic marketing decision-making through the analysis of market opportunities, positioning, segmentation, and planning. Students explore pricing, promotion, product and service offerings, distribution, and forecasting to understand how marketing strategies influence organizational performance and competitive positioning.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1093 – Introduction to Marketing.

(3 credits)

This course is an introductory course that explores the fundamentals of sales through the lens of relationship selling. The course provides students with a foundational understanding of the selling process and how it may be applied to a professional sales career. Students will be introduced to the range of career opportunities related to sales, understand ethical and effective relationship selling practices, and acquire necessary knowledge required to have a successful selling career.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1093 – Introduction to Marketing.

(3 credits)

This course examines foundational critical thinking concepts and habits. Students explore how to evaluate information, build reasoned arguments, analyze issues without bias, recognize media influence, and apply standards for decision-making. Emphasis is placed on fair-minded thinking and rational problem-solving across academic and professional contexts.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1073 – Business Writing and Communication.

(3 credits)

This course examines how business approaches can address complex social challenges. Students explore the concept of social entrepreneurship through global and local issues, analyze case studies, and consider strategies for designing ventures that respond to societal needs using creative and solution-oriented thinking.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1093 – Introduction to Marketing.

(3 credits)

This course examines foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and its organizational impact. Students explore key elements of AI, analyze trends and adoption, and consider strategic approaches to managing technological change, ethical concerns, and decision-making in evolving business environments.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2173 – Information Technology for Managers.

(3 credits)

This course explores advanced reporting issues faced by Canadian corporations, governments, and non-profits. Students examine the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) frameworks to strategic and passive investments and financial reporting by not-for-profit organizations. Topics include consolidated financial statements, intra-group transactions, interim and segmented reporting, cash flow amalgamation, foreign currency translation, hedging, and integrated foreign operations.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3423 – Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 – Liabilities and Equities.

(3 credits)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Canadian tax system under the Income Tax Act (ITA) with a primary focus on individuals. Key topics include residency rules, income types, allowable deductions, the distinction between business and accounting income, deferred taxes, and personal tax planning strategies. The course will also introduce taxation of corporations and trusts.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3423 – Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 – Liabilities and Equities.

(3 credits)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Canadian tax system under the

Income Tax Act (ITA), with a primary focus on Canadian corporate taxation.

Key topics include capital structure, income distribution of corporations, Canadian-controlled

private corporations (CCPCs), multiple corporation reorganizations, partnerships, and trusts.

Prerequisite(s):BUSI 3463: Introduction to Individual Taxation

Key topics include capital structure, income distribution of corporations, Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs), multiple corporation reorganizations, partnerships, and trusts.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3463 – Introduction to Individual Taxation.

(3 credits)

This course deepens students’ understanding of financial reporting through the analysis and interpretation of financial data, with an emphasis on accounting policy choices. Students examine how different policies influence income measurement and the valuation of current and capital assets, building on foundational accounting concepts introduced in earlier coursework.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1043 – Introduction to Financial Accounting; BUSI 2083 – Introduction to Managerial Accounting.

(3 credits)

This course examines how accounting information supports managerial decision-making. Students explore financial reports, statements, and analytical approaches used to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and monitor organizational performance, with emphasis on costing and cost analysis in both qualitative and quantitative contexts.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2083 – Introduction to Managerial Accounting.

(3 credits)

This course examines financial reporting and analysis related to liabilities and equity. Students explore complex measurement issues, accounting policy choices, and their impact on financial statements, including the Statement of Financial Position, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3403 – Intermediate Accounting 1 – Assets.

(3 credits)

This course examines corporate financial decision-making through analysis of risk, diversification, portfolio strategies, and market dynamics. Students explore how interest rates, taxation, dividends, cash flow, financial institutions, and regulations influence financial management and strategic planning within organizational contexts.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2093 – Introduction to Managerial Finance.

(3 credits)

This course examines the auditing environment and the professional responsibilities of auditors in public practice. Students explore audit concepts, risk assessment, and financial reporting issues within the context of assurance and other types of engagements. Emphasis is placed on applying financial accounting knowledge and professional judgment to evaluate evidence, assess internal controls, and form audit opinions in complex and uncertain business environments.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3413 – Intermediate Managerial Accounting, BUSI 3423 – Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 – Liabilities and Equities, BUSI 3433 – Corporate Finance.

(3 credits)

The course examines society’s dependence on energy and its significance in business operations. It introduces the historical development of energy systems, explores planning for various energy resources, and addresses renewable technologies, climate change mitigation, efficiency practices, environmental and societal impacts, and future energy transitions.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits)

The course explores Canadian and international policies, legislation, and regulations related to energy. It examines jurisdictional dynamics, regulatory changes, and the roles of Indigenous peoples, industry associations, and stakeholders. Students study provincial and territorial programs and strategies for linking energy systems with sustainable enterprise principles.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3503 – Introduction to Energy Management.

(3 credits)

The course examines how energy systems operate within the business cycle. It focuses on decision-making related to energy types, conservation, and production trade-offs, and explores how energy management connects to customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, performance, and product development through the use of recognized energy standards.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3503 – Introduction to Energy Management.

(3 credits)

The course examines global energy transitions, focusing on government policy, evolving energy types and technologies, and the shift toward a decarbonized world. It explores energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable development, circularity, and high-performance buildings to provide insight into future market trends.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3513 – Energy Policy, Legislation, and Social Environment, BUSI 3523 – Energy Systems Operation.

(3 credits)

The course builds on prior energy management knowledge by examining real and hypothetical initiatives through business and environmental impact assessments. It integrates interdisciplinary knowledge to explore strategic decision-making and investment planning within Canadian and international energy contexts.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3533 – Energy Futures and Transitions.

(3 credits)

Students examine project management fundamentals through the principles outlined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: PMBOK® Guide, focusing on strategic alignment with organizational goals, structures, and socio-cultural factors. The course addresses how project leadership evolves across the project life cycle and connects with broader organizational planning.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits)

Students examine strategies for building and leading project teams, with emphasis on communication, ethical leadership, and adaptability. The course covers contemporary leadership styles, team development practices, and approaches for guiding teams in dynamic environments, including agile settings.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2113 – Production and Operations Management; BUSI 3603 – Introduction to Project Management.

(3 credits)

Students examine and manage planning processes and their interactions throughout the project life cycle. The course focuses on evaluating project plans for various project sizes, defining scope, timeline, budget, and resources, and developing plans for risk, quality, human resources, communication, and procurement.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3603 – Introduction to Project Management; BUSI 3613 – Project Teams and Leadership.

(3 credits)

Students develop practical knowledge to execute, monitor, control, and close projects effectively. The course emphasizes integrated project planning, risk and cost management, and techniques for addressing changes, delays, and overruns. It also explores performance measurement approaches that support successful project delivery across all stages of the project life cycle.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3603 – Introduction to Project Management; BUSI 3613 – Project Teams and Leadership; BUSI 3623 – Project Planning Essentials.

(3 credits)

Students explore Agile project management principles and practices while examining evolving approaches to planning, execution, and leadership. The course emphasizes adaptability in dynamic and technological landscapes, compares project life cycle models, and considers cultural influences on communication and team dynamics across diverse project settings.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3603 Introduction to Project Management; BUSI 3613 – Project Teams and Leadership; BUSI 3623 – Project Planning Essentials; BUSI 3633 – Project Execution, Monitoring, Control, and Closing.

(3 credits)

Students examine advanced concepts in operations and supply chain management, with a focus on evaluating supply chain performance. The course includes planning for sales, operations, and lean systems, conducting reliability and cost analyses, and addressing contemporary issues such as sustainability in operational practices.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2113 – Production Operations Management.

(3 credits)

Students study logistics management concepts with a focus on warehousing, transportation, distribution channels, and inbound/outbound logistics. The course emphasizes decision-making related to facility layout, routing, and provider selection, while exploring current trends such as reverse logistics and emerging technologies in logistics operations.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3703 – Advanced Operations and Supply Chain Management.

(3 credits)

Students examine the procurement process, including strategic sourcing, bidding, contracting, negotiations, and contract management. The course focuses on supplier evaluation, selection, development, and monitoring, while addressing complex issues such as global sourcing and electronic procurement.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3703 – Advanced Operations and Supply Chain Management.

(3 credits)

Students examine methods for improving business processes through incremental and transformative change. The course emphasizes customer-focused evaluation across a product lifecycle, explores service operations, and identifies areas of risk and improvement while analyzing how different process strategies interact and influence operational outcomes.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3713 – Logistics Management, BUSI 3723 – Procurement.

(3 credits)

Students apply advanced concepts in supply chain management through integrated analysis of supply chain functions and their organizational interfaces. The course explores decision-making challenges, trade-offs, and the role of data and technology in navigating competitive environments, emphasizing cross-functional coordination and strategic planning.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3733 – Business Process Improvement.

(3 credits)

This course introduces students to processes, methods, and issues related to raising and managing the finances required for enterprises. Topics include sources of public funding and preparation of effective applications for funding; fundraising; private investment; strategic and tactical planning; risk assessment and management; making business plans; expenditure management.

Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed 90 credit hours of the BBA program.

(3 credits)

This course examines current topics in the business environment through case-based analysis. Students apply structured frameworks to identify key issues, explore research options, and develop evidence-based solutions. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, discussion, and evaluation of real-world business scenarios.

Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed 60 credit hours of the BBA program.

(3 credits)

This course examines the complexities of managing organizational change, including analysis, planning, and implementation. Students explore factors driving transformation, change management models, readiness strategies, and approaches to reducing resistance within evolving organizational environments.

Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed 90 credit hours of the BBA program.

(3 credits)

This course explores decision-making in the context of new business development, emphasizing strategic planning and the creation of structured business plans. Students examine business visioning, strategy formulation, and key considerations for launching viable enterprise.

Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed 90 credit hours of the BBA program.

(3 credits)

This course introduces concepts and strategies for using data to support business decision-making. Students examine data analysis processes and modeling techniques, including descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive approaches, while exploring current trends in business intelligence and analytics.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1013 – Statistics for Business; Students must have completed 90 credit hours of the BBA program.

(3 credits)

This course introduces a strategic perspective on contemporary business issues. Students examine methodologies for strategic analysis and apply interdisciplinary concepts to evaluate and address complex organizational challenges.

Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1043 – Introduction to Financial Accounting; BUSI 2033 – Organizational Behaviour and Management; BUSI 1093 – Introduction to Marketing; BUSI 2173 – Information Technology for Managers; BUSI 2083 – Introduction to Managerial Accounting; BUSI 2093 – Introduction to Managerial Finance; BUSI 2103 – Human Resources Management and Development; BUSI 2113 – Production/Operations Management.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course introduces cultural anthropology as a foundational subfield of anthropology and examines human beliefs, diverse cultures, and social organization across the world. Students analyze how humans in different geographical contexts shape and interact with the social and physical world around them.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course introduces the art and architecture of ancient civilizations around the world, from pre-history and the fall of the Roman Empire to the Gothic period. Through the art and architecture of each period, students examine how visual forms reflect universal human experiences and distinct culturally specific worldviews while exploring the complexities of the ancient mind.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course traces the evolution of artistic thought from the medieval period to the present. Starting with the Renaissance, students explore shifts in worldview leading up to the art of the 20th and 21st centuries, culminating to Postmodernism’s growing desire to emphasize the inclusivity of new media and globally diverse artists.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course introduces the foundational principles of art and design as essential elements across creative disciplines. Through an interdisciplinary lens, students explore the various applications of these principles across various cultural and historical contexts while making universal human connections.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course introduces the scope of Canadian art industries, examining the factors that shape them and their importance to the Canadian economy. Students investigate diverse creative sectors, such as visual arts, performance, media, and literary arts, while exploring the structures and practices that shape professional creative work in Canada.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course surveys the artistic and cultural practices of Indigenous peoples worldwide. Students examine the meaning of Indigeneity and the impact of Indigenous cultural and artistic endeavours, such as illustration, craft, and performance, across varying historical, geographic, and cultural contexts.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course introduces foundational and applied aspects of cross-cultural communication through the lens of diversity and subcultures in a global world. While exploring the key concepts of language, culture, and discourse, students practice communication skills required for navigating various multicultural settings.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course investigates individual creativity and innovation within organizational contexts. By exploring alternative modes of creative thinking, students examine imaginative approaches to problem-solving. Additionally, the course challenges barriers and myths about creative individuals and organizations, emphasizing the release of individual creativity and innovation within organizational structures.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course builds on the conventions and techniques of composition through critical writing. Students apply principles of logic, strategic thinking, and synthesis to prepare sound arguments supported by relevant, well documented research. Students are encouraged to write extensively, in persuasive and analytic styles, on contemporary issues of interest to them, where individual style and unique thinking are demonstrated.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course examines storytelling as a broad strategy for making and sharing meaning across cultures and contexts. Students develop storytelling as a daily practice to enhance communication, persuasion, public speaking, self-presentation, and critical thinking, drawing on Indigenous and Western frameworks alongside personal cultural knowledge.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course extends composition and research principles to writing in a career context. By examining written and spoken communication concepts in business and professional settings, students apply principles of economy and clarity to create business documents and professional communications that are informative and persuasive.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course investigates the concept of beauty through historical, cultural, and interdisciplinary lenses. Students examine its influence across visual art, design, aesthetics, and media, engaging with diverse perspectives. Topics include nature, embodiment, and the role of beauty in everyday experience.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course is a practical exploration of some of the core tenets of critical thinking and learning, as experienced throughout everyday life, and through different cultural lenses. These tenets are explored from within a variety of disciplines.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course provides students with an introduction to the Indigenous Peoples in what is now called Canada, including their worldviews, history, culture, and experiences. Students explore the historical and ongoing impact of colonialism on Indigenous Peoples, as well as learn about resistance movements, Truth and Reconciliation, and the active process of decolonization and Indigenization.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course introduces foundational concepts in psychology. Covering topics such as biopsychology, sensation and perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, language, and human development, students build a strong foundation in psychological science.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course delves into key concepts in psychology, exploring personality, social interactions, and definitions of normality and mental disorders. Students connect and explore psychology theory to everyday life in a changing world.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course introduces qualitative research methods used across the social sciences, business, and humanities. Students learn to assess existing studies, collect, and interpret qualitative data, and communicate findings. Emphasis is placed on identifying ethical, empirical, ideological, and theoretical dimensions that contribute to sound and reliable research.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course explores the foundations of sociology by providing students with analytic tools to critically explore their contemporary social and cultural world. The course includes topics such as: culture, socialization, social structure, race, gender and class, stratification, institutions, urbanization, and the environment as they affect Canadian society and the world at large.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 1)

This course introduces students to strategies for fostering belonging and engagement in a culturally diverse academic setting. Students explore communication practices, institutional expectations, and essential personal, social, and academic skills required to successfully navigate undergraduate academic environments.

Prerequisite(s): None.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

This course examines foundational ecological concepts and principles, biological system processes, and core research methods used by ecologists, including observation, experimentation, modelling, sampling, and data analysis. Students survey ecosystem dynamics and evaluate human impacts while reviewing future research directions for biodiversity, ecosystem services, and sustainability.

Prerequisite(s): One Tier 1 course.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

This course introduces personal financial management through the study of economic models and the Canadian economic system. Students examine gross domestic product, business cycles, inflation, interest rates, financial statements, the time value of money, and investment strategies related to wealth accumulation.

Prerequisite(s): One Tier 1 course.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

This course examines climate change, pollution, soil degradation, environmental hazards, and human impact on ecosystems. Students explore biodiversity through observation and analysis, and consider the importance of renewable energy and sustainable practices in relation to ecosystem health and long-term environmental preservation.

Prerequisite(s): One Tier 1 course.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

This course explores the relationships between human societies and their spatial environments. It examines how geographic factors shape cultural, political, economic, and demographic patterns, and analyzes the distribution and use of natural and human resources. Ecological challenges and their global implications are also considered.

Prerequisite(s): One Tier 1 course.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

This course investigates the historical development of sport and athletics, integrating the study of recreational practices with historiographical analysis. Students examine how historical narratives are constructed and interpreted, and explore the social and ethical dimensions of sport as a reflection of broader human experiences.

Prerequisite(s): One Tier 1 course.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

This course examines religious traditions from around the world through comparative analysis, focusing on historical development, key figures, and knowledge systems. It also explores religion’s role and influence on culture, both in the past and contemporarily.

Prerequisite(s): One Tier 1 course.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

This interdisciplinary course examines global youth cultures and identities through sociological and anthropological perspectives. It explores themes such as social activism, music affiliations, socio-economic influences, and youth empowerment, with attention to cultural contexts in Canada and internationally.

Prerequisite(s): One Tier 1 course.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

This course explores art, culture, language, religion, and politics in East and South Asia, focusing on historical and contemporary contexts. Drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives, it examines diversity, regional connections, and major events in countries such as China and India during colonial and post-colonial periods.

Prerequisite(s): One Tier 1 course.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

This course guides students toward meaningful engagement with the TRC’s Calls to Action and MMIWG2S+ Calls for Justice by challenging performative allyship and moving beyond awareness. Students examine relational accountability, ethical collaboration, and institutional responsibility, applying reflective and advocacy-based approaches to reconciliation and justice in personal, professional, and community contexts.

Prerequisite(s): INDG 104 – Introduction to Indigenous Studies and Decolonization.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

Students read, discuss, and analyze various ethical systems of thought, applying them to complex ethical dilemmas. By evaluating how ethical arguments are constructed and applied to issues, students develop reasoned, well-organized ethical arguments.

Prerequisite(s): HUMN 101 – Modes of Thinking and Learning.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

This course applies philosophy and philosophical thinking to the study of leisure, exploring its role in shaping conceptions of the good life. Students examine key philosophical issues such as ethics, education, religion, aesthetics, art, health, politics, and consumerism through the lens of leisure and its relationship to broader human values and experiences.

Prerequisite(s): One Tier 1 course.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

This course examines the role of multinational companies in shaping globalization. Students explore macroenvironmental influences on corporate decision-making, the evolving relationships between MNCs and national governments, and the economic, political, technological, and cultural dimensions of globalization. Topics include regulation, societal impact, and critiques of global corporate expansion.

Prerequisite(s): One Tier 1 course.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

This course introduces core domains of psychology through the lens of scientific inquiry. Students learn how research methods and scientific reasoning inform areas such as health, consciousness, memory, development, emotion, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, and social behavior, emphasizing psychology’s role in understanding and influencing human experience.

Prerequisite(s): One Tier 1 course.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

This course explores how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are influenced by the real or imagined presence of others. Students engage with current social issues through psychological research, applying critical thinking to media representations and learning to access and evaluate scientific sources within the field of social psychology.

Prerequisite(s): One Tier 1 course.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

In this course, students explore the workings of the creative mind. The course examines the perceptual, cognitive, motivational, educational, and cultural factors that influence creativity and that shape individuals’ aesthetic judgements.

Prerequisite(s): One Tier 1 course.

(3 credits) (Tier 2)

This course examines contemporary global issues through sociological perspectives, integrating theory, empirical evidence, and case studies. Students apply the sociological imagination to topics such as migration, social mobility, climate change, pandemics, digital technology, mass media, and the digital divide to understand their impact on everyday life.

Prerequisite(s): One Tier 1 course.

(3 credits) (Tier 3)

This interdisciplinary and integrative course investigates the relationship between technology and society, with a particular focus on the sustainability of technology and the use of technology for sustainable development. In addition, the course examines the political, economic, and psychological factors that shape the complex interplay between societal and technological development.

Prerequisite(s): Two Tier 2 courses.

(3 credits) (Tier 3)

This interdisciplinary and integrative course considers the meaning and exercise of power among individuals and groups. Students explore taxonomies of power, its social origins, and the dynamics of compliance. Drawing on diverse social science perspectives, the course highlights power as a defining characteristic in all human activities.

Prerequisite(s): Two Tier 2 courses.

(3 credits) (Tier 3)

This course examines the development of smart cities through the integration of information and communication technologies, internet-connected systems, and urban analytics. Students explore, evaluate, and critique how these innovations meet social, environmental, and economic sustainability goals to enhance urban life now and in the future.

Prerequisite(s): Two Tier 2 courses.

(3 credits) (Tier 3)

 
Design thinking is a creative problem-solving process used in a wide variety of disciplines. This course explores theories and philosophies that form the foundation of the design thinking process, building towards a practical application of the methods to tackle, rethink, or solve a problem.

Prerequisite(s): Two Tier 2 courses.