Course details
This course provides an overview of the contemporary Canadian business environment. The political, legal, regulatory and trading environment in which firms operate will be examined. Students will explore the operation of industries in the global economy and assess challenges and opportunities presented by environmental factors.
Prerequisite(s)
- Acceptance into the Bachelor of Accounting Program or approval from the Program
Credits
3.0
Cost
$830.86
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of FMGT 7910 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 90711
Duration
Thu Jan 12 - Thu Apr 13 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 90711
- $830.86
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 - Feb 16 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Feb 23 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 4076 |
| Mar 02 - Apr 06 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
| Apr 13 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 206 |
Instructor
Alaric de Souza
Course outline
Cost
$830.86
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
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Class will NOT be held Mar 16 (BCIT Spring Break). This class will be held virtually, with the exception of mandatory in-person exams. This is a synchronous course, so students must be available to attend remotely through Zoom at the scheduled class times. Students must have a webcam and microphone. The exams will be held during class time IN PERSON at the Burnaby Campus in the classrooms listed above. Students must bring their own device for both exams. For details, please see www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf.This is a degree level course for the Bachelor of Accounting program. Please direct any inquiries to bachelor_accounting@bcit.ca.
Status
In Progress
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Evaluate potential sources of competitive intelligence.
- Select ethical approaches to gathering and using competitive intelligence.
- Interpret data and information relating to an organization and its business activities.
- Assess impact of various components of the Canadian and global business environments using PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental) analysis.
- Evaluate the level of competition in an industry.
- Conclude whether an organization’s corporate social responsibility programs are appropriate and effective.
- Assess the business climate and culture of Canada’s major trading partners.
- Assess the impact of international trade agreements on an industry.
- Plan a response to the opportunities and threats presented by the business environment.
- Propose implementation plans for strategic and operational initiatives.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
The Business Environment (FMGT 7910) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting Full-time/Part-time
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