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Business, Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration

BUSI_V: Business

  1. BUSI_V 100 (3) Micro Foundations of Real Estate Economics

    Basic principles of microeconomics and application to current economic problems.

  2. BUSI_V 101 (3) Capital Markets and Real Estate

    Basic principles of macroeconomics and application to current economic problems. Prerequisite: BUSI_V 100.

  3. BUSI_V 111 (3) British Columbia Real Estate Law and Real Estate Ethics

    Canadian legal system and contract law and detailed aspects of real estate law as it applies in British Columbia.

  4. BUSI_V 112 (3) Canadian Real Property Law and Real Estate Ethics

    Canadian legal system and contract law and detailed aspects of real estate law as it applies across Canada.

  5. BUSI_V 121 (3) Foundations of Real Estate Mathematics

    Introduction to mathematics of real estate finance and statistical measures and methods and their application to practical real estate concepts.

  6. BUSI_V 221 (3) Real Estate Finance in a Canadian Context

    History, function and mechanics of Canadian mortgage markets. Prerequisite: BUSI_V 121.

  7. BUSI_V 290 (3) Introduction to Quantitative Decision Analysis

    Introduction to decision models in business, including basic optimization, linear programming, probability, decision analysis, random variables, simulation, and solving decision problems using spreadsheet tools.

  8. BUSI_V 291 (3) Application of Statistics in Business

    Methods and applications of statistics in business; data analysis, descriptive regression; data generation; sampling distributions; hypothesis testing; confidence intervals; two sample problems; inference in regression. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  9. BUSI_V 293 (3) Introductory Financial Accounting

    Introduction to the construction and interpretation of financial reports prepared primarily for external use. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  10. BUSI_V 294 (3) Introductory Management Accounting

    Introduction to the development and use of accounting information for management planning and control, and the development of cost information for financial reports. Prerequisite: BUSI_V 293 or equivalent. Corequisite: BUSI_V 293 or equivalent. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  11. BUSI_V 295 (3) Business Economics

    Introduction to microeconomics and macroeconomics principles with applications to accounting and business decision making. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  12. BUSI_V 299 (1) Business Communications

    Basic communication theory, communications in organizations. Includes written and oral practice in lab sessions.

  13. BUSI_V 300 (3) Urban and Real Estate Economics

    Comprehensive treatment of urban and real estate economics; introduction to study of cities and real estate market; analytical microeconomic principles. Prerequisite: All of BUSI_V 100, BUSI_V 101.

  14. BUSI_V 329 (3) Principles of Organizational Behaviour

    An introductory examination of work organizations and the behaviour of individuals within them. Phenomena to be studied include organizational structure, environments, group processes, motivation and leadership. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  15. BUSI_V 330 (3) Foundations of Real Estate Appraisal

    Introduction to concepts and techniques for appraising the value of real estate. Recommended prerequisite: BUSI_V 121.

  16. BUSI_V 331 (3) Real Estate Investment Analysis and Advanced Income Appraisal

    Valuation techniques for income real estate, including income method of appraisal, tax consequences of real property ownership, and portfolio analysis methodology. Prerequisite: All of BUSI_V 121, BUSI_V 330.

  17. BUSI_V 335 (3) Information Systems

    Introduction to information technology related to business use: design, implementation, and application of information systems. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  18. BUSI_V 344 (3) Statistical and Computer Applications in Valuation

    Explores creative, practical uses of statistical and computer applications in determining and analyzing real estate value. Through case studies and hands-on computer work, students will learn the fundamentals of exploratory data analysis and appraisal valuation modelling.

  19. BUSI_V 352 (3) Case Studies in Residential Valuation

    Examines common issues that affect the practice of residential real estate valuation. Credit will be granted for only one of BUSI_V 352 or both BUSI_V 442 and BUSI_V 452. Prerequisite: BUSI_V 330. BUSI_V 121, BUSI_V 344 are recommended.

  20. BUSI_V 353 (3) Intermediate Financial Accounting I

    An examination of accounting as a means of measurement and as an information system for external reporting purposes. Prerequisite: BUSI_V 293 or equivalent. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  21. BUSI_V 354 (3) Cost Accounting

    The provision and analysis of cost accounting information that will assist management in making operating decisions and in evaluating operational performance. Prerequisite: All of BUSI_V 293, BUSI_V 294, BUSI_V 370. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  22. BUSI_V 355 (3) Introduction to Income Tax

    A study of income tax from the standpoint of the individual and business enterprise. Prerequisite: BUSI_V 293 or equivalent. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  23. BUSI_V 370 (3) Business Finance

    An introduction to the basic principles of financial valuation and an examination of corporate enterprise decisions including working capital management; capital budgeting; capital structures and dividend policy. Prerequisite: BUSI_V 293 or equivalent. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  24. BUSI_V 391 (3) Introduction to Management Information Systems

    Overview of computer technology and terminology; use of computers as managerial and administrative tools; the management of computer resources and the influence of information technology within the organization. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  25. BUSI_V 393 (3) Introduction to Business Law

    Introduction to the law of contracts, with particular reference to contracts for sale of goods and related law of personal property, principles of agency, partnership, and company law. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  26. BUSI_V 398 (4) Residential Property Guided Case Study

    The residential property appraisal process, focusing both on valuation techniques as well as general research and report writing skills.

  27. BUSI_V 399 (3) Logistics and Operations Management

    The design and management of systems to make products, provide services and deliver them to the end user. Prerequisite: All of BUSI_V 290, BUSI_V 291 or equivalents. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  28. BUSI_V 400 (3) Residential Property Analysis

    Underlying theory and techniques used in design, construction, and inspection of residential properties.

  29. BUSI_V 401 (3) Commercial Property Analysis

    Underlying theory and techniques used in the design and construction of commercial properties.

  30. BUSI_V 414 (3) Data Visualization and Business Analytics

    Builds critical thinking and data skills by identifying statistical pitfalls, cleaning data with Power Query, creating financial models, and crafting impactful visualizations using Power BI and Excel to support decision-making through practical applications. Prerequisite: All of BUSI_V 291, BUSI_V 335. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  31. BUSI_V 433 (3) Real Estate Business

    General business skills for real estate practitioners.

  32. BUSI_V 441 (3) Real Estate Management I

    Examines the day-to-day issues which affect the practice of property management. Prerequisite: BUSI_V 330. BUSI_V 331 is recommended.

  33. BUSI_V 442 (3) Case Studies in Appraisal I

    Examines the day-to-day issues that affect the practice of real estate appraisal. Prerequisite: All of BUSI_V 121, BUSI_V 330, BUSI_V 331.

  34. BUSI_V 443 (3) Assessment Administration

    Introduces the practice of real property assessment, including the nature of the techniques used, the required duties of assessors, and how an assessment office is administrated. Recommended prerequisite: BUSI_V 330.

  35. BUSI_V 444 (6) Computer Aided Mass Property Assessment

    This course develops and applies the major techniques for valuing real property. Recommended prerequisites: All of BUSI_V 121, BUSI_V 330, BUSI_V 443.

  36. BUSI_V 445 (3) Real Estate Development I

    Real estate development process from the project idea to the cursory feasibility stage. Steps in development planning, including analysis, design and evaluation. Evaluating development potential, land acquisition, and site planning. Prerequisite: All of BUSI_V 330, BUSI_V 331.

  37. BUSI_V 446 (3) Real Estate Development II

    Analysis of real estate development process with an examination of economic feasibility studies, approval processes, project financing, construction, project management, and marketing phases. Prerequisite: BUSI_V 445.

  38. BUSI_V 447 (3) Applied Project Management

    Project management methodology based on the practices defined by the Project Management Institute, including planning, execution, monitoring, control, and completion. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  39. BUSI_V 450 (3) Intermediate Financial Accounting II

    A continuation of the examination of accounting as a means of measurement and as an information system for external reporting purposes. Prerequisite: All of BUSI_V 293, BUSI_V 370. Corequisite: BUSI_V 353. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  40. BUSI_V 451 (3) Real Estate Management II

    Continuation of BUSI_V 441.

  41. BUSI_V 452 (3) Case Studies in Appraisal II

    Continuation of BUSI_V 442. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  42. BUSI_V 453 (3) Advanced Financial Accounting

    An examination of advanced financial accounting topics. Prerequisite: All of BUSI_V 353, BUSI_V 450. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  43. BUSI_V 454 (3) Accounting for Management Control and Incentives

    Design of accounting systems for facilitating and influencing management decisions, with emphasis on performance evaluation in organizations. Prerequisite: BUSI_V 294.

  44. BUSI_V 455 (3) Principles of Auditing

    Principles of internal control; audit evidence; sampling and testing; audit reports; standards and responsibilities of the external audit. Prerequisite: BUSI_V 353. Corequisite: BUSI_V 450. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  45. BUSI_V 460 (3) Critical Analysis and Forecasting in Real Estate

    Delves into two quantitative decision-making methodologies--decision analysis and forecasting--and explores them using a problem-solving framework. Prerequisite: BUSI_V 121. BUSI_V 331 and BUSI_V 444 are also recommended.

  46. BUSI_V 465 (3) Marketing Management

    Basic considerations affecting the domestic and international marketing of goods and services. Prerequisite: All of BUSI_V 293, BUSI_V 295. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  47. BUSI_V 470 (3) Financial Management

    Prerequisite: One of BUSI_V 370, COMM_V 473. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  48. BUSI_V 485 (3) Taxes and Decision Making

    Analysis of business and financial decisions in the presence of taxes. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  49. BUSI_V 486 (1-9) Special Topics in Business

  50. BUSI_V 493 (3) Strategic Management in Business

    A conceptual and practical introduction to the major areas of business strategy with an integrative perspective on managing a business. Includes the analysis of a business and its environment, the development and evaluation of strategic alternatives, and implementation of change. Prerequisite: All of BUSI_V 291, BUSI_V 293, BUSI_V 294, BUSI_V 295, BUSI_V 335, BUSI_V 353, BUSI_V 370, BUSI_V 393, BUSI_V 450. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  51. BUSI_V 497 (6) Guided Case Study in Agricultural Real Estate

    An agriculturally-focused version of BUSI_V 499. Prerequisite: All of BUSI_V 330, BUSI_V 331, BUSI_V 442, BUSI_V 452.

  52. BUSI_V 498 (3) International Business Management

    Development of general environmental framework for international business studies by drawing on international and development economics, research into government-business relations and studies in comparative socio-cultural systems and political systems. Prerequisite: BUSI_V 293 and either (a) all of ECON_V 101, ECON_V 102 or (b) ECON_V 309. Corequisite: Two of BUSI_V 294, BUSI_V 329, BUSI_V 370, BUSI_V 465.

  53. BUSI_V 499 (6) Income Property Guided Case Study

    The income property appraisal process, focusing both on valuation techniques as well as general research and report writing skills. All of BUSI_V 330, BUSI_V 331, BUSI_V 442, BUSI_V 452.

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