Applications in Business Studies

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq or coreq: First or Second-year standing; or permission of the Department This course introduces core elements and functions of businesses and organizations (herein, organizations) in contemporary society. It considers internal and external influences, pressures and demands on organizations to understand and critically reflect on the contexts in which they operate. It introduces different business and organizational structures, functions, and considers issues of competition and collaboration within and between businesses and stakeholder groups (including governments, sectors/industries, unions and the workforce). [Note: This course is intended for first year or second year students, or students with little prior knowledge in commerce and business studies. This course may not count for credit toward a degree if credit has already been granted for nine or more credits from 2000 level Commerce courses] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours)