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ARBUS 100s


ARBUS 100 LEC 0.00Course ID: 013720
Introduction to Arts and Business
The objective of this non-credit course is to expose students to the nature and scope of Arts and Business and prepare them in selecting their major.
Prereq: Arts and Business students

ARBUS 101 LEC,TST 0.50Course ID: 003243
Introduction to Business in North America
The functional areas of business: finance, personnel administration, production, marketing, and accounting are examined within differing organizational structures. Coverage also includes study of the principles of effective management and the financial system as a source of corporate capital.
Prereq: Arts and Business Co-op and Regular students.
Antireq: BUS 111W
(Cross-listed with AFM 131)
Also offered Online

ARBUS 102 LEC,TST,TUT 0.50Course ID: 003239
Accounting Information for Managers
This course is designed for non-accountants who will use accounting information for planning, control and decision making.
Prereq: Honours Arts and Business students.
Antireq: AFM 101, 102, BUS 227W, 247W
(Cross-listed with AFM 123)

ARBUS 200s


ARBUS 200 LEC 0.50Course ID: 004894
The Principles of Entrepreneurship
The role of entrepreneurship in the economy, especially with respect to competition, innovation and investment; historical experience, theoretical framework, market dynamics, public policy and practical applications.
Prereq: ECON 101; Level at least 2A Honours Arts and Business, Management Studies, Global Business and Digital Arts.
Antireq: ARBUS 201
(Cross-listed with ECON 220)

ARBUS 202 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007266
Professional and Business Ethics
Study of ethical and moral issues that typically arise in professional and business activity. What responsibilities to society at large do people in such business and professional activities as teaching, engineering, planning, architecture and accounting have? How far should professional autonomy extend?
Prereq: Level at least 2A Honours Arts and Business students
(Cross-listed with PHIL 215)
Also offered Online

ARBUS 204 LEC 0.50Course ID: 013723
Leadership, Teams, and Communication
This course examines leadership, team dynamics, and communication in organizational contexts. Students will develop communication knowledge and skills to enhance their abilities to be effective in leadership and team roles.
Prereq: Level at least 2A Arts and Business students.
Antireq: SPCOM 111

ARBUS 300s


ARBUS 300 LEC 0.50Course ID: 013722
Practical Business Skills
This course will introduce students to important and relevant business skills that will assist them as they prepare for successful careers. The course will supplement contemporary theories with appropriate case studies.
Prereq: ARBUS 200/201

ARBUS 301 LEC,TST 0.50Course ID: 012769
International Business
This course examines the opportunities, risks, and challenges faced by businesses in international markets, as well as the preparation required to operate them.
Prereq: ARBUS 101; Level at least 3A Arts and Business students
(Cross-listed with AFM 333)

ARBUS 302 LEC 0.50Course ID: 004936
Marketing: Principles of Marketing and Consumer Economics
Economic principles for marketing, exchange theory and consumer analysis, product or service introductions, public and private policies for advertising, differentiation and quality assurance.
Prereq: ECON 101; Level at least 3A Honours Arts and Business.
Antireq: BUS 352W
(Cross-listed with ECON 344)

ARBUS 400s


ARBUS 400 LEC 0.50Course ID: 013721
Strategy and Program Integration
A capstone course designed to integrate the arts and business components of the program that incorporate the principles of strategy for the purpose of enabling students to effectively position themselves for opportunities after graduation.
Prereq: ARBUS 300