School of Business (BComm Program)
Han Donker, Associate Professor and Chair
Steven Cronshaw, Professor
Waqar Haque, Professor
Sungchul Choi, Associate Professor
Balbinder Deo, Associate Professor
Alex Ng, Associate Professor
Rick Tallman, Associate Professor
Jing Chen, Assistant Professor
Elizabeth Croft, Assistant Professor
Xin Ge, Assistant Professor
Bita Mashayekhi, Assistant Professor
Pei Shao, Assistant Professor
Phillip Clough, Lecturer
Mike Cuthbertson, Lecturer
Zaidong Dong, Lecturer
Wendy Fellers, Lecturer
Charles Scott, Lecturer
Titilope Kunkel, Senior Lab Instructor
Website: www.unbc.ca/commerce
The School of Business offers a program leading to the degree of
Bachelor of Commerce. This program provides education in business as
well as exposure to the liberal arts, social sciences, and natural
sciences. The program offers students the ability to major in the areas
of Accounting, Finance, General Business, International Business or
Marketing. Although all students must follow the program of study of at
least one of the specified majors, the Bachelor of Commerce degree
program has been designed to provide students with an exposure to all
aspects of the contemporary business world. The objective of the
program is to adequately prepare students to deal with the increasingly
complex and dynamic environment in which business and labour must
operate. While the program focuses on a wide range of business
activities and types of organizations, special emphasis is placed on
industries and firms of relevance to the region of northern British
Columbia including small business/entrepreneurship, tourism and
forestry. Exposure to these industries will occur within individual
courses as part of course content, as well as through the use of
relevant case studies and practica. In addition, individual courses
relating to the industries emphasized are available either within the
Commerce program, or through other relevant programs.
The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Commerce is 120 credit hours.
Students not having the appropriate prerequisites for any courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
Common Requirements for all Business Students
Note: Students enrolling in any course required for a major in the
Bachelor of Commerce degree must have completed all prerequisite
courses with a minimum of "C-" or better. In exceptional circumstances
the Program Chair may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.
Lower Division Requirement
100 Level
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of courses
required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses as electives
are advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3 (Linear
Algebra).
200 Level
Upper Division Requirement
300 and 400 Level
Major in Accounting
Every organization needs to keep track of its financial operations and
financial position. Accounting is concerned with the measurement,
provision, interpretation and application of financial and economic
information for the efficiency and evaluation of an organization's
operations. The information provided by the accounting function is
employed for effective planning, control and decision making by
management, and to report on the organization's financial operations to
shareholders, debtholders, government and other stakeholders of the
firm. Graduates with an Accounting major are in demand by all sectors
of the economy, including government, business, and public accounting
firms. An Accounting major is recommended for students who wish to
become Chartered Accountants (CAs), Certified General Accountants
(CGAs), or Certified Management Accountants (CMAs).
The minimum requirement for a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Note: Students enrolling in any course required for a major in the
Bachelor of Commerce degree must have completed all prerequisite
courses with a minimum of "C-" or better. In exceptional circumstances
the Program Chair may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.
Lower Division Requirement
100 Level
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of courses
required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses as electives are
advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3 (Linear
Algebra).
Students not having the appropriate prerequisites for any courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
200 Level
Upper Division Requirement
300 and 400 Level
One of:
Two of:
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Major in Finance
Finance involves evaluating profitability and valuing real investments
such as capital projects, as well as financial securities such as
stocks, bonds, options and futures. In addition to the study of sources
of capital and financing decisions of the firm and individual
investors, the Finance major also studies the management of financial
institutions such as banks and trust companies. The tools of Finance
are used by small and large firms, government and individual investors.
Instruction in Finance provides valuable information regarding
financing and evaluating investment opportunities to students planning
to enter into business for themselves. Government and firms employ
Finance majors as financial analysts as well as in general management
positions. In addition, the financial services industry is one of the
fastest growing industries in Canada. Individuals interested in
positions in the financial sector, or pursuing either the Chartered
Financial Planner (CFP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
designations, or completing the Canadian Securities Course (CSC),
should consider majoring in Finance.
The minimum requirement for a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Finance is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Note: Students enrolling in any course required for a major in the
Bachelor of Commerce degree must have completed all prerequisite
courses with a minimum of "C-" or better. In exceptional circumstances
the Program Chair may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.
Lower Division Requirement
100 Level
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of courses
required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses as electives
are advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3 (Linear
Algebra).
Students not having the appropriate prerequisites for any courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
200 Level
Upper Division Requirement
300 and 400 Level
Two of:
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Major in General Business
The General Business major allows students to obtain a reasonable depth
of knowledge in all the functional areas of business while maintaining
a broad-based education in business management. This combination
provides the integrative management skills to operate both within and
across functional responsibility areas, an ability valued highly by
employers. Therefore, General Business majors are in demand by many
firms and government organizations. Students intending to start their
own business endeavours would also be well-served by the General
Business major.
The minimum requirement for a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in General Business is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Note: Students enrolling in any course required for a major in the
Bachelor of Commerce degree must have completed all prerequisite
courses with a minimum of "C-" or better. In exceptional circumstances
the Program Chair may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.
Lower Division Requirement
100 Level
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of courses
required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses as electives are
advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3 (Linear
Algebra).
Students not having the appropriate prerequisites for any courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
200 Level
Upper Division Requirement
300 and 400 Level
Twelve credit hours selected from any of the other four majors or from
the following (with no more than six credit hours in any one major
area):
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Major in Human Resources Management
The success of any company or
organization rests on the commitment and imagination of the people who are its
members. Effective human resources
management enables an organization to build success through people. By attracting qualified employees, developing
their talents through training, fairly compensating them for their efforts and
protecting their health and safety, we create organizations that are productive,
innovative, and satisfying to employees. We provide our students with the knowledge and skills to effectively
manage the people in an organization. Human resources management is a professional field that is growing
rapidly in Canada
and there are many career opportunities within this exciting field.
The
minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in
Human Resources Management is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Note: Students
enrolling in any course required for a major in the Bachelor Commerce degree
must have completed all prerequisite courses with a minimum of C- or
better. In exceptional circumstances the
Program Chair may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.
Lower Division Requirement
100 Level
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of
courses required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses
as electives are advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3
(Linear Algebra).
Students not having the appropriate prerequisites for any
courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
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Financial Accounting
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Managerial Accounting
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Financial Management I
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Organizational Behaviour
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Introduction to Marketing
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Introduction to Management Science | |
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Applied Business Computing | |
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Statistics for the Social and Management Sciences
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Basic Statistics
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Upper Division Requirement
300 and 400 Level
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Employment Law in Canada
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Financial Management II
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Human Resource Management
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Strategic Human Resource Planning
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Organizational Effectiveness
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Production and Operations Management
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Management Information Systems
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Strategic Management
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Industrial Relations
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Recruitment, Selection and Retention
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Compensation
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Organizational Learning, Development and
Training
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Workplace Health and Safety
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Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
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Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion
of a minimum of 120 credit hours, including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Major in International Business
In recent years the importance of an international perspective for
students of business has increased as a result of the increasing
globalization of the economy. The International Business major exposes
students to the impact of the international environment on the
functional areas of business management. In conjunction with courses in
the International Studies program, the major in International Business
allows students to focus on a country or region of the world, providing
education in language, culture and business practice. Graduates are
suited to work in firms or government agencies involved in
international operations.
The minimum requirement for a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in International Business is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Note: Students enrolling in any course required for a major in the
Bachelor of Commerce degree must have completed all prerequisite
courses with a minimum of "C-" or better. In exceptional circumstances
the Program Chair may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.
Lower Division Requirement
100 Level
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of courses
required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses as electives are
advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3 (Linear
Algebra).
Students not having the appropriate prerequisites for any courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
200 Level
Upper Division Requirement
300 and 400 Level
Three of:
International Studies Requirement
Six credit hours of International Studies courses at any level.
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Major in Marketing
Marketing refers to the set of activities needed to find, build, and
serve markets for products and services. Students of marketing will
acquire analytical tools from economics, mathematics, statistics and
the social and behavioural sciences. A major in Marketing is useful for
such positions as account representatives, brand managers, advertising
executives and market researchers. Marketing majors may find employment
in the private sector, in non-profit organizations, and in government.
Marketing concepts and principles are of particular importance to small
businesses and new business ventures.
The minimum requirement for a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Marketing is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Note: Students enrolling in any course required for a major in the
Bachelor of Commerce degree must have completed all prerequisite
courses with a minimum of "C-" or better. In exceptional circumstances
the Program Chair may waive this requirement on a case by case basis.
Lower Division Requirement
100 Level
*Students transferring with 30 or more credit hours of courses
required for the Commerce degree are exempt from this requirement.
**Students wishing to pursue additional Math courses as electives are
advised to choose MATH 100-3 (Calculus I) and MATH 220-3 (Linear
Algebra).
Students not having the appropriate prerequisites for any courses must consult with the Business Advisor.
200 Level
Upper Division Requirement
300 and 400 Level
Two of:
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Minor in General Business
The Minor in General Business is designed for students from outside the School of Business who are interested in obtaining skills and knowledge of business management. It will appeal to students who anticipate becoming involved in the supervision or management of work units or organizations in their careers. Students can obtain a minor in General Business within their degree program by completing 24 credit hours.
The minor consists of 12 credits at the lower division level (4 courses) and 12 credits (4 courses) at the upper division level.
Four of:
A maximum of 4 courses (12 credit hours) used to fulfill program requirements for a major or another minor may also be used to fulfill requirements for a minor in General Business.
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