Course Overview
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
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$915.57
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of FMGT 7910 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 50087
Dates
Sep 17 - Dec 10 Loading
- CRN 50087
- $915.57 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Alaric de Souza
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- THIS IS A DEGREE LEVEL COURSE FOR THE BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING PROGRAM. This class will be held virtually, except for mandatory in-person exams. It is a synchronous course, so students are required to attend remotely via Microsoft Teams during the scheduled class times. A webcam and microphone are necessary. Both the midterm and final exams will take place IN PERSON at the Burnaby Campus, in the classroom listed above, during class time. For approval, please send an email to bachelor_accounting@bcit.ca with your BCIT student ID number and a brief explanation of why you wish to register in the course. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Confirmation
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Status
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