vcc.ca
CYBR 1103: Business Fundamentals
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Cybersecurity PDD
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course provides an overview of business management and the essential knowledge that managers and staff need for working in a business environment within the cybersecurity context. Students are provided with a foundational look at key business functions, covering issues that arise within Canadian business organizations. Focus will be on areas relevant to cybersecurity, such as finance and accounting, human resources, government policies, ethics, and leadership and management.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss the basic features of the Canadian economy and compare them to those in another region
- Identify and describe purpose and features of financial statements used to communicate the financial and reputational health of a business
- Demonstrate appreciation and respect for all team members and stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to motivate and maintain morale while working in a team
- Discuss the ways to build and develop effective teams that encourage cooperation, teamwork and trust
- Discuss various aspects of working in a team environment
- Identify opportunities to motivate and maintain morale amongst team members
- Identify cybersecurity risk in the context of business operations in Canada
- Identify resources available for organizations to support the implementation of cybersecurity programs to mitigate business risk
- Discuss the basics of business ethics and integrity
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies involves lectures, presentations, discussions, practical examples, and individual work. Learning will be enhanced through a variety of interactive classroom and collaborative activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
10 |
Discussions |
|
Reflect |
15 |
Strength and development plan |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Quizzes |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Assignment(s) related to the impact of cybersecurity on business operations and risk |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Final exam |
|
Assignments |
10 |
Presentation(s) |
Course topics
- Introduction to the Canadian business environment
- Basic Canadian political structures
- Canada’s economy
- Introduction to business ethics and integrity
- Canadian cultural norms
- Introduction to corporate structures
- Introduction to various business functions and their relationship to cybersecurity
- Introduction to change management
- Introduction to situational leadership
- Strategies to give and receive feedback
- Understanding the Canadian business environment
- Introduction to financial statements and accounting
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.