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Business Minor

Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Requirements

A specific number of seats will be allocated each year to the Business Minor program. Please refer to the admission requirements .

Grade Requirements

In addition to normal university grade point average requirements, the Beedie School of Business requires a minimum 2.40 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for entry into all 300 and 400 division business courses.

For a course to be accepted as fulfilling a lower division requirement, or for a core course to be accepted in a student's program in business, a student must have obtained a minimum grade of C- (C minus).

Letters of Permission

The Beedie School of Business does not normally approve letters of permission for students already enrolled at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV.

Program Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete all of

BUS 237 - Introduction to Business Technology Management (3)

Introduces students to the knowledge and skills necessary to make full use of business information systems. Demonstrates how information systems are used by organizations to improve productivity and create competitive advantage. Provides hands on training in productivity tools including Excel, Visio, Access and Web design tools. Prerequisite: REQ-12 units. Students with credit for BUS 337 and COMM 337 may not repeat this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jie Mein Goh
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Jie Mein Goh
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 251 - Financial Accounting I (3)

An introduction to financial accounting, including accounting terminology, understanding financial statements, analysis of a business entity using financial statements. Includes also time value of money and a critical review of the conventional accounting system. Prerequisite: 12 units. Students with credit for BUS 221 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Anne Macdonald
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Anne Macdonald
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
BUS 272 - Behavior in Organizations (3)

Theories, concepts and issues in the field of organizational behavior with an emphasis on individual and team processes. Core topics include employee motivation and performance, stress management, communication, work perceptions and attitudes, decision-making, team dynamics, employee involvement and conflict management. Prerequisite: 12 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Sam Thiara
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics (4)

The principal elements of theory concerning utility and value, price and costs, factor analysis, productivity, labor organization, competition and monopoly, and the theory of the firm. Students with credit for ECON 200 cannot take ECON 103 for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Junjie Liu
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Natt Hongdilokkul
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Gulriz Barkin
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 6:30–8:20 p.m.
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 6:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
Vancouver

and one of*

ECON 105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4)

The principal elements of theory concerning money and income, distribution, social accounts, public finance, international trade, comparative systems, and development and growth. Students with credit for ECON 205 cannot take ECON 105 for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Seong Choi
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Haitao Xiang
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Seong Choi
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, Wed, 6:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
ENGL 101W - Introduction to Fiction (3)

Examines selected works of literature in order to develop a critical awareness of literary techniques and contexts in the representation of experience. May include the comparative study of works in related literary and artistic genres, and will pay some attention to literature of the Twentieth century. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: ENGL101. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jon Smith
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 102W - Introduction to Poetry (3)

Examines selected works of literature in order to develop a critical awareness of literary techniques and contexts in the representation of experience. May include the comparative study of works in related literary and artistic genres, and will pay some attention to literature of the Twentieth century. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: ENGL102. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jon Smith
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 103W - Introduction to Drama (3)

Examines selected works of literature in order to develop a critical awareness of literary techniques and contexts in the representation of experience. May include the comparative study of works in related literary and artistic genres, and will pay some attention to literature of the Twentieth century. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: ENGL103. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

ENGL 104W - Introduction to Prose Genres (3)

The literary study of a variety of prose genres, such as the essay, biography, autobiography, travel narrative, and journalistic writing. May include works which challenge the boundary between fiction and non-fiction. The course is intended to develop a critical awareness of literary techniques and contexts in the representation of experience. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities. Equivalent Courses: ENGL104. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Theodore Wisniewski
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Sat, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Vancouver
J101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Sat, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Vancouver
ENGL 105W - Introduction to Issues in Literature and Culture (3)

An introduction to the study of literature within the wider cultural field, with a focus on contemporary issues across genres and media. Students with credit for ENGL 105 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Colette Colligan
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Gavin Paul
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D901 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D902 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D903 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
D904 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D905 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D906 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
ENGL 199W - Introduction to University Writing (3)

An introduction to reading and writing in the academic disciplines. Prerequisite: 12 units. Students with credit for ENGL 199 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Distance Education
Michele Valiquette
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Michele Valiquette
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
Letitia Henville
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 6:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHIL 100W - Knowledge and Reality (3)

An introduction to some of the central problems of philosophy. Topics to be discussed include the different theories of reality; the nature and sources of knowledge, truth, evidence, and reason; the justification of belief and knowledge about the universe. These topics and problems will be considered as they arise in the context of issues such as: relativism versus absolutism; the existence of God; personal identity; the nature of the mind and its relation to the body; free will and determinism; the possibility of moral knowledge. Open to all students. Students with credit for PHIL 100 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jill McIntosh
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking (3)

An introduction to the evaluation of arguments as they are encountered in everyday life. The central aim will be to sharpen skills of reasoning and argumentation by understanding how arguments work and learning to distinguish those which actually prove what they set out to show from those which do not. Open to all students. Student with credit for PHIL XX1 may not take this course for further credit. Q/Breadth-Social Sci/Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jill McIntosh
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHIL 120W - Moral Problems (3)

A critical examination of a range of questions and problems we confront as moral agents, such as: the nature and scope of our moral responsibilities, the source of our moral and civil rights, and the role of moral emotions, like resentment, love and forgiveness. Students with credit for PHIL 120 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Evan Tiffany
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Simon Pollon
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Fri, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
WL 101W - Writing About Literature (3)

Examines international migrancy, cultural identities, or cross-cultural influence in world literatures, while introducing the fundamentals of literary analysis and expository writing. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

WL 103W - Pre-Modern World Literature (3)

Surveys pre-modern texts of world literature. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

WL 104W - Modern World Literature (3)

Surveys poetry and prose from the seventeenth century to the present, with a focus on the literary exploration of issues of humanity. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Day/Time Location
Distance Education

* any one of these courses may be replaced by any three unspecified transfer units in English or in ENGL-Writing at the 100- or 200-level.

Upper Division Requirements

All upper division BUS courses have a prerequisite of 60 units but approved business minors may complete the designated upper division BUS courses upon completion of 45 units and acceptance into the business minor program.

At least 16 upper division BUS units** are required including all of

BUS 311 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting and Financial Management (4)

Builds on fundamental concepts introduced in financial accounting and examines a variety of tools and techniques used by managers to operate a business. Introduction to the principles. concepts, and techniques of financial management with emphasis on financial managers, financial markets, and investment decisions. Prerequisite: Bus 251, and 60 units. This course is only open to students in the Business Minor program.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Steve Gibson
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 341 - Fundamentals of Marketing (4)

Provides an introduction to the field and practice of marketing. Takes an expansive approach and addresses how people, ideas, organizations, and places as well as more conventional products/services are marketed. The course goes beyond theory and challenges students to apply these concepts to real world situations. Prerequisite: REQ-60 units. Only open to students in the Business Minor program. Students with credit for Bus 343 may not take Bus 341 for further credit.

BUS 340 - International Business Strategy (4)

Identifies how Multinational Enterprises (MNE) formulate strategies and the organizational capabilities needed to supported these strategies to produce international competitive advantages. Students will study the criteria for assessing strategic and organizational capabilities of MNEs to determine solutions for increasing organizational performance. Prerequisite: 60 units. This course is only open to students in the Business Minor program.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Neil Abramson
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 401 - Developing Organizational Opportunities (4)

Organizational opportunities exist in social and commercial contexts at organizational and individual levels. Through intensive experiential learning, students will experience firsthand the challenges involved in the discovery, evaluation and implementation of activating opportunities. Prerequisite: Bus 311, Bus 340, Bus 341, and 60 units. The course is only open to students in the Business Minor program.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Michael MacDougall
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby

** A minimum of eight upper division units used toward the minor must have been completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV.