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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 2.00 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for entry into all 300 and 400 division business courses.

For a course to be accepted as fulfilling a prerequisite, or for 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 200 - Business Fundamentals (3)

Explore the fundamentals of modern business and organizational management. Working with case studies, students will build upon the basics of revenue, profits, contribution and costs, as well as integrate advanced aspects of business models, innovation, competitive advantage, core competence, and strategic analysis. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
BUS 233 - Introduction to Business Law and Ethics (3)

Provides students with the basic legal and ethical principles and frameworks that are necessary when one is operating within a business context. The design of the course combines components of two core courses in the undergraduate business program, namely, Commercial Law (BUS 393) and Business Ethics (BUS 303). Prerequisite: 12 units. Students with credit for BUS 303 or BUS 393 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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: 12 units. Students with credit for BUS 337 and COMM 337 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E105 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 9:30–10:20 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. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 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
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E105 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 9:30–10:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E106 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 9:30–10:20 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
Kristin Dust
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Seong Choi
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey

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
Junjie Liu
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Seong Choi
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
ENGL 111W - Literary Classics in English (3)

Examines literary β€œclassics”, variously defined, apprehending them both on their own terms and within larger critical conversations. May incorporate the comparative study of work in related artistic fields and engage relevant media trends. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 101W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Torsten Kehler
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 112W - Literature Now (3)

Introduces students to contemporary works of literature in English and/or contemporary approaches to interpreting literature. May focus on one or multiple genres. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nathan Szymanski
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Vancouver
J101 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
ENGL 113W - Literature and Performance (3)

Introduces students to plays and performance works created and adapted for the stage, and/or the performative dimensions of other literary forms. May be organized historically, generically or thematically. The course may also explore the links between literary and performance theory. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 103W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nadine Flagel
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D901 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D902 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D903 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D904 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D905 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D906 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
ENGL 114W - Language and Purpose (3)

Introduces students to the relationships between writing and purpose, between the features of texts and their meaning and effects. May focus on one or more literary or non-literary genres, including (but not limited to) essays, oratory, autobiography, poetry, and journalism. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 104W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

ENGL 115W - 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 105W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nicky Didicher
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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
Daniel Dunford
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Daniel Dunford
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
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 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 1:30–2:20 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 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 3:30–4:20 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
Jennifer Warriner
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
WL 101W - Writing in World Literature (3)

Explores literary texts from diverse linguistic and cultural origins while introducing students to the fundamentals of comparative literary analysis and critical writing. May examine cross-cultural interactions, or compare texts thematically. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

WL 103W - Early World Literatures (3)

Introduces ways of comparing early world literatures across time and space. May explore fundamental themes such as love, heroism, or the underworld. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

WL 104W - Modern World Literatures (3)

Introduces ways of comparing modern world literatures across time and space. May explore topics such as revolution, technology, or existentialism. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Mark Deggan
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby

* 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.

Core Courses

Students must complete all core courses with a minimum C- grade.

At least 16 upper division BUS units** are required including all of the following core courses

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. Introduces the principles, concepts, and techniques of financial management, with an emphasis on financial managers, financial markets, and investment decisions. Prerequisite: This course is only open to students admitted to the Business Administration Minor between Fall 2012 - Summer 2016 and who have credit for BUS 251 and 60 units, OR to students admitted to the Business Administration Minor Fall 2016 - onwards and who have credit for BUS 251, 60 units, and corequisite BUS 200.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 340 - International Business Strategy (4)

Identifies how Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) formulate strategies and what organizational capabilities are needed to support these strategies in order 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: This course is only open to students admitted to the Business Administration Minor between Fall 2012 - Summer 2016 and who have 60 units, OR to students admitted to the Business Administration Minor Fall 2016 - onwards and who have 60 units, and corequisite BUS 200.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Wed, 1:30–5:20 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: This course is only open to students admitted to the Business Administration Minor between Fall 2012 - Summer 2016 and who have 60 units, OR to students admitted to the Business Administration Minor Fall 2016 - onwards and who have 60 units, and corequisite BUS 200. Students with credit for BUS 343 may not take BUS 341 for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 1:30–5:20 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
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Fri, 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.