- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Domestic fees
$861.63
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of FMGT 7910 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 54384
Duration
Thu Apr 18 - Thu Jul 11 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 54384
- Domestic fees $861.63International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18 - Jul 11 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$861.63
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This course is reserved for those who have been formally accepted into the Bachelor of Accounting. Please direct any inquiries to Bachelor_accounting@bcit.ca.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
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 with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting Full-time/Part-time
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