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Through a seminar approach, this course explores the many ethical dimensions of business and includes a major group project for which class time is allotted.

The course focuses on the formulation, implementation and evaluation of advertising and sales promotion programs. Highlighted are the practicalities of media selection, local resource availability, budgets, and measures of effectiveness.

The objectives of financial management and financial decision making are explored in this course. The approach is practical in nature with an emphasis on cash flow analysis, working capital management, and financial planning.

This course covers the fundamental investment concepts of risk and return, portfolio diversification, asset allocation, portfolio evaluation, ratio analysis, and innovative types of investment products available in the marketplace.

This is an introduction to the use of random variables, descriptive statistics, probability, the binomial and normal probability distributions, estimation, small and large sample theory, analysis of variance, tests of hypotheses, regression analysis, forecasting, time series and linear programming is provided. Practical applications are emphasized in the course.

This course is designed to familiarize students with the principles, concepts and terminology of personal selling. Lectures examine the sales process, paying particular attention to developing a relationship approach to the sales transaction. Students will participate in a marketing project that will allow them to experience the process of prospecting, presenting and closing the sale.

This course provides a practical approach to project management. It explores terminology, technique, method, communication, and skill of effective and efficient actions. Emphasis to define the scope, plan the project, and design execution contribute to practical learning. An ongoing term project will apply the principles and knowledge integral to the successful administration of a project. Students navigate complexity, risk, challenges, and disruption to manage resources and time constraints to reach project milestones.

The course is an in-depth examination of financial accounting topics. Recent developments in accounting valuation and income determination and the related disclosure practices and reporting procedures, as recommended by professional accounting associations and applied in business today, are emphasized. The primary focus is on a comprehensive treatment of assets and liabilities. Special topics are introduced where considered appropriate.

This course continues the in-depth examination of financial accounting introduced in BA2110. Issues in accounting valuation and income determination and the related disclosure practices and reporting procedures, as recommended by professional accounting associations and applied in business today, are emphasized. The focus is on the capitalization of Canadian corporations and the individual reporting problems associated with corporate income taxes, pensions, leases and the Statement of Cash Flow. The application of accounting concepts to these special areas is discussed.

This is the first of a two part, in-depth course examining the concepts of cost and managerial accounting. Major topics include the following: cost-volume profit-analysis, relevant costs and short-term decision making, responsibility accounting, standard costing and variance analysis, and product costing and cost flow.

This course is the second of a two part, in-depth course examining the concepts of cost and managerial accounting initiated in BA2130. Topics include the following: cost-volume-profit analysis, relevant costing and short-term decision making.

The solution to marketing problems rests in sound analysis of consumer behavior. Using the case method, you will find a practical outlet for quantitative and qualitative consumer analysis tools. Cases will explore both goods and services marketing in both industrial and consumer environments.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with current marketing trends and the use of analytical tools to solve real-world problems. A "hands-on" approach will be taken so that the student is able to research, formulate and apply contemporary marketing strategies in order to meet the client's needs.

This course provides an overview of the human resource function in contemporary business. Specifically, the topics covered include: the legal aspects of HR, HR planning, job analysis and design, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and health and safety.

This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the functions and capabilities of commonly used accounting software. Students will use accounting software to record transactions, maintain financial records, and generate reports in a timely and accurate manner. The knowledge gained in this course can be applied to other computerized accounting systems.

The nature of macroeconomic systems are examined in relation to markets, national income analysis, aggregate demand and supply, the functions of money, commercial and central banking, monetary and fiscal policy, exchange rates, the balance of payments, and selected topics in analysis and policy. Current economy-wide issues will be discussed throughout the course.

A2

Fri from 11:30 to 12:50

Mon from 13:00 to 14:20

Sep 3 2025 - Dec 20 2025

Grande Prairie Campus

Room B206
Room B206

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Open: 19 of 40 spots filled

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A3

Fri from 11:30 to 12:50

Mon from 13:00 to 14:20

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 23 2026

Grande Prairie Campus

Room A210
Room A210

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TBA

Open: 20 of 40 spots filled

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Sep 3 2025 - Dec 20 2025

Online

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TBA

Open: 13 of 20 spots filled

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May 4 2026 - Jun 26 2026

Online

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Open: 0 of 20 spots filled

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This course is designed to cover today’s core industry skills in the fields of business communications and digital marketing. Using a website design template, students will build a functional business website, to which they will apply social media and content marketing strategies, as well as search engine optimization, analytics and digital advertising.

A2

Mon, Wed from 10:00 to 11:20

Sep 3 2025 - Dec 20 2025

Grande Prairie Campus

Room A307

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Open: 12 of 35 spots filled

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B2

Mon, Wed from 10:00 to 11:20

Sep 3 2025 - Dec 20 2025

Grande Prairie Campus

Room A307

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Open: 1 of 5 spots filled

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This course will examine how information systems are utilized by decision makers to achieve organizational goals. Governance and ethical issues related to IT are explored as well.

This course covers financial statement preparation and analysis from a personal perspective, and the cash and debt management that flows from these statements. The course explores the structure of personal taxation including the calculations of income deductions and credits. This course also reviews the time value of money and economic concepts applicable to the principal subject areas of financial planning.

This course offers an overview of the products involved in the financial marketplace. Securities, financial markets, market efficiency, margin accounts, stock valuation, and bond valuation are examined. A review of mutual funds is also done, focusing on the different types of funds, their fees and services, and how to select a fund.