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LEAD 1150: Introduction to Business
Effective date
Department
Leadership Skills Certificate
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This overview of business operations in Canada provides essential knowledge for all managers and staff. Participants examine issues that arise from government policies, ethics, marketing, finance and economics, and the overall components of business operations.
Credits
2.0
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:
- Identify business trends including globalization and role of government in business
- Differentiate between the various forms of business ownership and the qualities associated with successful entrepreneurs
- Define strategies for adapting organizations to today’s markets
- Describe management practices and labour-management relations as they apply to current organizations
- Identify marketing strategies including developing and implementing customer-oriented marketing plans
- Define key accounting and financial activities
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 24
Total Hours: 24
Total Hours: 24
Instructional Strategies
Courses involve lectures, presentations, discussions, practical examples, and individual and group work. Learning will be enhanced through a variety of interactive classroom activities, collaborative activities, and case studies.
The interactive and practical exercises give students the opportunity to take an active role and learn by doing.
The interactive and practical exercises give students the opportunity to take an active role and learn by doing.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Article write-ups and current events assignment |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
Two quizzes covering course content |
|
Project |
30 |
Case study project (business case analysis) and oral presentation |
|
Participation |
20 |
Attendance, preparation for class, active discussion and participation during class |
Course topics
- Business environment
- Economics
- Global competition
- Role of government
- Forms of business ownership
- Entrepreneurship
- Management and leadership
- Operations management
- Marketing
- Accounting and finance
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.