- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
Introduces the external forces in the business environment and the resulting implications for organizations. Examines the place of business in BC and Canada. Focus is on the issues arising from government policies, economics, ethics, social environment, forms of businesses, and the basic components of business operations.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$537.32 - $551.93 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Winter 2024
Below are two offerings of BUSA 1005 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 41383
Duration
Wed Jan 03 - Sat Mar 23 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 41383
- Domestic fees $537.32International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 03 - Mar 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Ian Winter
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$537.32
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
Status
CRN 16420
Duration
Wed Jan 10 - Wed Mar 27 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 16420
- Domestic fees $551.93International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Mar 27 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 109 |
Instructor
Kishore Anand
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$551.93
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Students must attend the first day of class. HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Status
Learning Outcomes
The participants will gain an understanding of the interdependence between businesses and organizations and their environment (ex. political, economic, and social). The participants will understand the basic forms of business and the benefits of the different structures. A general overview will be gained of the basic components of most organizations and their functions.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Introduction to Business (BUSA 1005) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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School of Health Sciences
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Certificate Part-time
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners
Associate Certificate Part-time
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