- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course introduces students to basic Canadian educational, cultural, business, legal and ethical issues for dealing with Canadian business and society. Students will also be introduced to the requirements of studying in the School of Business at BCIT. Students will be taken to some Canadian businesses for a chance to see Canadian businesses first hand.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$563.53
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe Canadian cultural, business, political and legal structures.
- Use Canadian cultural norms in their interactions with other students, faculty and business community.
- Contrast Canadian business legal requirements, such as taxation, union rights and employment standards, with those in their country of origin.
- Describe the general features of the Canadian political system.
- Describe the basic economic features of the Canadian economy.
- Interact with business managers in business settings.
- Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate ethical behaviours in Canadian society and in studying at BCIT.
- Describe appropriate behaviours around plagiarism, cheating and the facilitation of those behaviours in studying at BCIT.
- Explain how Canadian business practice differs from business practices in other countries in regard to copyright and patent infringement, unfair business practices, and warranty and certification requirements.
- Adapt their basic study and research skills for studying at BCIT.
- Reflect on their own learning skills and how they differ from what is expected here at BCIT.
- Use basic group and presentation skills in the class.
- Follow the norms of studying in BCIT's intensive set system.
- Develop appropriate research skills for finding information, including an understanding of how to annotate other people’s work.
- Use stress and management techniques in their daily work at BCIT
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Canadian Business and Society (BUSA 1060) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Business Fundamentals
Associate Certificate Full-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of BUSA 1060 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 38436
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 16
- 12 weeks
- CRN 38436
- Domestic fees $563.53
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Sep 09 - Dec 16 | Mon | 13:30 - 16:20 | Burnaby NE25 Rm. 116 |
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Class will NOT be held Sept 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), Oct 14 (Thanksgiving), or Nov 11 (Remembrance Day). This section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). As this is the case, the course will be taught in a way that accommodates the needs of English Language Learners. If you have any questions, please contact bfun@bcit.ca
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of BUSA 1060 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 79104
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Mon Mar 31
- 12 weeks
- CRN 79104
- Domestic fees $563.53
Status
Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Jan 06 - Mar 31 | Mon | 13:30 - 16:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 318 |
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Class WILL NOT be held February 17 (Family Day). Please note that this section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). As this is the case, the course will be taught in a way that accommodates the needs of English Language Learners. Please direct any inquiries to bfun@bcit.ca
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.