Course Overview
Analyses business strategy formulation to give the student practical experience and confidence in handling complex business situations. Comprehensive business cases will be selected in fields such as finance, control, personnel, production, marketing, and general management. Acquaints the student with management decision-making and effective verbal and written business analysis. Teamwork and organizational change are addressed as elements of strategy implementation.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in BUSA 2005 or 50% in BUSA 2100
- Departmental approval needed to register in this course. Course registration is restricted to students that have completed a minimum of 30 credits of coursework in business programs and completed BUSA 2005 or 50% in BUSA 2100 or 50% in BUSA 2150. To be considered for registration approval, please email the Business Administration Part Studies Program Assistant at Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca **Full-time day school students in the School of Business may not enroll in this course without the express consent of their day school Program Head.**
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$791.14
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Integrate related disciplines and skills in a time sensitive decision-making environment.
- Apply strategic management techniques to public and private sectors.
- Perform standard financial statement and ratio analysis.
- Apply strategic theories to business examples.
- Analyse organizations, thus effecting desired changes within a comprehensive, responsive management system.
- Adapt various decision tools to case studies and projects (i.e. Value Chain Analysis, Economic Value business problems) using a structured decision model.
- Recommend solutions to business problems.
- Identify implementation issues when developing a solution to a business problem.
Effective as of Fall 2021
Related Programs
Management Policy (BUSA 4800) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
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- Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
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- Business Administration (Marketing Option)
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- Business Management - Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma Full-time/Part-time
- Fire Executive Management
BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
- Human Resource Management
Certificate Part-time
- Strategic Human Resources Management
Diploma Full-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of BUSA 4800 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 34918
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 01 Loading
- CRN 34918
- $791.14 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Ken Eng
Course outline
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. Departmental approval needed to register in this course. Course registration is restricted to students that have completed a minimum of 30 credits of coursework in business programs. To be considered for registration approval, please email the Business Administration Part Studies Program Assistant at Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca **Full-time day school students in the School of Business may not enroll in this course without the express consent of their day school Program Head.** The instructor will provide class detail in the course outline.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 49474
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 49474
- $791.14 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Danielle Rockel
Course outline
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
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.
- Please note the Final exam will be ON CAMPUS. Departmental approval needed to register in this course. Course registration is restricted to students that have completed a minimum of 30 credits of coursework in business programs. To be considered for registration approval, please email the Business Administration Part Studies Program Assistant at Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca **Full-time day school students in the School of Business may not enroll in this course without the express consent of their day school Program Head.**
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Winter 2027
Below are two offerings of BUSA 4800 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 91658
Dates
Jan 05 - Apr 03 Loading
- CRN 91658
- $791.14 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Danielle Rockel
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed to register in this course. Course registration is restricted to students that have completed a minimum of 30 credits of coursework in business programs. To be considered for registration approval, please email the Business Administration Part Studies Program Assistant Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca. **Full-time day school students in the School of Business may not enroll in this course without the express consent of their day school**
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 82109
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 31 Loading
- CRN 82109
- $791.14 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 31 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 312 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Ken Eng
Course outline
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course offering. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed to register in this course. Course registration is restricted to students that have completed a minimum of 30 credits of coursework in business programs. To be considered for registration approval, please email the Business Administration Part Studies Program Assistant Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca. **Full-time day school students in the School of Business may not enroll in this course without the express consent of their day school Program Head.** 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.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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