Language of instruction: English

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The objective of this course is to allow students to develop the fundamental written and oral skills necessary for effective communication and interaction in today’s diverse and global business environments. Goal-specific business writing for different platforms (letters, memos, formal reports, and email) and oral presentations are particular focal points.

Language of instruction: English

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Students are introduced to essential business concepts and related terminology in order to obtain a fundamental understanding of organizations and the environment in which they operate. A critical perspective of the principal theories, concepts and practices of business, and their relationship to the macro environment is also developed.

Language of instruction: English

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This Career Planning course will introduce concepts and tools to direct the students to launch, to plan, and to develop a career. It will provide a framework for career planning with the goal of preparing the student for internship programs and the job market upon graduation. Moreover, this course will allow students to state short and long-term career plans; identify one’s transferable skills; seek and compile a list of employment opportunities, identify general trends emerging in the business work environment; develop a list of contacts through various networking techniques; prepare, modify, and update a résumé; formulate appropriate business letters; demonstrate effective interview skills.

Language of instruction: English

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This computer course introduces business software. It will include word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, as well as current web applications commonly used in business.

Language of instruction: English

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For specific course descriptions, please see the Physical Education Department's website for their offering course for the following:

• 109-101-MQ - Physical Activity and Health
• 109-102-MQ - Physical Activity and Effectiveness

Language of instruction: English

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For specific course descriptions, please see the Humanities Department's website for their offering of 345-101-MQ - Knowledge courses.

Language of instruction: English

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For specific course descriptions, please see the English Department's website for their offering course for the following:

• 603-101-MQ - Introduction to College English

Language of instruction: English

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This course focuses on the importance of understanding the legal environment in the context of business management. Students develop the ability to consider the legal implications of contracts, civil responsibility, property and bankruptcy.

Language of instruction: English

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This course offers a small window to the expanded world of international business. International business has undergone dramatic changes in the past decade, and the academic discipline has evolved in response to these changes. As the first course in the international business concentration, the course is introductory in nature. It covers a wide range of topics, and aims to help students develop a foundation for further detailed studies in the field. The course aims to (1) introduce students to the fundamentals of international trade and investment; (2) expose students to the complexities of the international business environment and its major agents; (3) familiarize students with the influential players on the international business scene; and (4) develop an international perspective.

Language of instruction: English

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This is a 200-level course (ANALYSIS) in the Business Administration discipline. Students must have successfully completed the Introduction to Business course 401-101 DW prior to taking this course. This course covers the environment in which marketing takes place, the definition of markets, and the marketing mix used to respond to the environment. The course links with, and draws from, a variety of other academic disciplines, including: Business Administration, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Law, and English. The course also uses the case method to advance students’ analytical abilities.

Language of instruction: English

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This course is fundamental to anyone pursuing any type of business career. It introduces basic accounting terminology and the fundamental concepts needed to understand and prepare basic financial information. Emphasis is placed on transaction analysis, preparation of general journal entries (including routine, adjusting and closing entries), comprehension of the accounting cycle and financial statement preparation for sole proprietorships and corporations. It also introduces costing methods for inventory.

Language of instruction: English

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For specific course descriptions, please see the Physical Education Department's website for their offering course for the following:

• 109-101-MQ - Physical Activity and Health
• 109-102-MQ - Physical Activity and Effectiveness

Language of instruction: French

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For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: French

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Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: English

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Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the English Department's website for their offering course for the following:

• 603-102-MQ - Literary Genres
• 603-103-MQ - Literary Themes

Language of instruction: English

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The course introduces students to economic systems, the great economic thinkers, the different schools of thought, and the basic concepts and theories of economics. Students will become familiar with the introductory tools, methods, and models of economic analysis, as well as recognize their limitations. Applying different perspectives and relying on current and historical data, the course exposes students to major macroeconomic problems of Canada and Quebec, such as, unemployment, recessions, inflation, and the public debt. Students will learn how governments can use fiscal, monetary, and trade policies to reduce domestic economic problems. The course prepares students to critically assess government economic policies and economic information in the news media. The course teaches students how the macroeconomic environment affects the firm and how to use macroeconomic data for management purposes.

Language of instruction: English

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This course will introduce the students to basic statistical concepts and tools that will allow them to analyze collected data to make sound business decisions. Students will also build on their basic Excel knowledge gained in Business Software Applications to use Excel as a tool for calculation and reporting statistically relevant information.

Language of instruction: English

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Financial Accounting II is offered in the third semester of the 410.B0 Accounting and Management Technology Program. As such, this course is a continuation of the basic accounting techniques and theories covered in Financial Accounting I. This course is a pre-requisite for Financial Accounting III, Taxation, Management Accounting and Financial Planning and Investments. It expands on Balance Sheet accounts: current assets, long-term investments, capital and intangible assets, current and long-term liabilities. The student will learn to analyze and process data in the accounting cycle, and be introduced to partnership accounting as well as advanced corporation topics. As a prerequisite, it is assumed the student has mastered the recording procedures and Financial Statement preparation covered in Financial Accounting I.

Language of instruction: English

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The aim of this course is to “train” students to become effective line managers (managers who have a direct responsibility for employees under their charge). As aspiring members of the business world, it is essential for students to be cognizant of how the approach to managing people impacts the organization. Understanding the challenges that a line manager faces and how to overcome them has a significant role to play not only in influencing employee satisfaction and engagement, but also in how organizational objectives are achieved in terms of productivity and client satisfaction. By examining current practices and problems encountered by line managers, students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills associated to the key functions of human resource management and supervision, while also strengthening problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal abilities.

Language of instruction: English

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This course will provide the student with the skills to design and develop an effective Web site. Issues of page layout, navigation, aesthetics, colour, typography, readability, graphics, multimedia, interactivity, and animation will be addressed. The student will also learn to perform critiques of existing Web sites based on design principles, functionality, and audience needs. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the major steps involved in planning and creating a Web site; State the objectives of a proposed Web site and the requirements of its target audience; Identify the main design elements of a Web page; Understand how copyright applies to content published on the Internet; Use text, graphics, audio and video effectively in a Web page; Devise multiple strategies for laying out Web pages; Create consistent and easy-to-use site navigation; Test the web site on the local development system and deploy to the cloud.

Language of instruction: English

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For specific course descriptions, please see the Humanities Department's website for their offering of 345-102-MQ - World Views courses.

Language of instruction: French

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Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: French

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Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: English

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Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the English Department's website for their offering course for the following:

• 603-102-MQ - Literary Genres
• 603-103-MQ - Literary Themes

Language of instruction: English

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This course investigates the various fundamental aspects of electronic commerce as they relate to the possibilities, challenges and management of conducting transactions using electronic platforms. Students develop skills in applying the various tools and models used in an e-commerce environment.

Language of instruction: English

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This is an introductory course in production and inventory control. It uses the basic elements developed in Business Administration and some of the tools developed in Applied Mathematics and Basic Statistics.

Language of instruction: English

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Advance Business Computing is offered in the fourth semester in the 410.B0 Accounting and Management Technology. It continues the development of students’ knowledge and skills by focusing on comprehensive applications of word documents, spreadsheets, presentations and database management as they relate to business situations.

Language of instruction: English

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Integrating the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous accounting courses, students' competence in measuring, reporting, analyzing and interpreting financial information is further developed by emphasizing the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Aspects of internal controls are also explored.

Language of instruction: English

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Students will apply the knowledge and skills learned in Financial Accounting I to Corporate Finance. This course reviews the role of financial management and the decision-making processes required to achieve the major goal of the firm: the maximization of shareholders wealth. It includes the utilization of financial statements for the analysis of company performance. Detailed analysis will be made of working capital components such as cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Corporate Finance reviews approaches and solutions to companies’ need for capital. This course analyzes the optimal capital structure—function of leverage, how to obtain funds and cost of capital. Present value techniques will be used in the analysis of capital budgeting when classifying projects for investment purposes.

Language of instruction: French

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For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: French

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Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: English

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Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the English Department's website for their offering course for the following:

• 603-BXE-MQ - Applied Themes in English

Language of instruction: French

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Most programs include two complementary courses. These courses give you an opportunity to build a new skill or explore other areas of knowledge unrelated to your program. You can choose your complementary courses from the following domains (access to domains varies by program):

• Arts and Aesthetics
• Computer Science
• Contemporary Issues
• Mathematics Literacy
• Modern Languages
• Science and Technology
• Social Sciences

Language of instruction: English

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This course provides the business student with an overview of various topics related to starting a small business. The main theme revolves around honing analytical skills to prepare an effective and comprehensive business plan to secure the necessary funding to launch a new venture. The reasons why people are willing to become entrepreneurs will be studied. The associated risk versus the potential for a financial return is evaluated. The key attributes and skills associated with being an entrepreneur will be explored. The differences between an entrepreneurial venture and a small business will be compared. Upon completion of this course, the student will (1) develop a business idea, (2) research and analyze all aspects related to starting a business, (3) estimate market potential to provide financial projections, (4) prepare a comprehensive business plan, and (5) present the plan to a panel of investors in a simulated classroom environment.

Language of instruction: English

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This course concentrates on the use of accounting information for managerial decision-making. Students develop skills in cost accounting methods and calculations as they are used for planning, controlling, and decision-making purposes.

Language of instruction: English

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The course provides students with basic knowledge of SAGE 50 Premium Accounting, a common computerized accounting system, covering the Company, Receivables, Payables, Payroll, Inventory and Banking modules. Course competencies include: to assure the implementation of a computerized accounting system and support for day-to-day operations and analyzing and processing data in the accounting cycle.

Language of instruction: English

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The goal of this course is to develop critical business thinking skills by recognizing the importance of collecting, analyzing and interpreting information to assist in decision-making. The competency specifically states that students will be able to research and process information for management purposes. This course is offered during the fifth semester of the program and builds on the knowledge acquired in Introduction to Business. It also relies on the skills developed in Accounting and Introduction to Marketing and will be linked to certain concepts developed in the courses during the current semester. This course provides a foundation for several courses in the Accounting and Management Technology Program and prepares students specifically for 410‐605 DW Stage offered in the sixth semester, for which this course is a pre‐requisite.

Language of instruction: English

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The goal of this course is to acquaint students with current tax laws to be able to assess the implications of taxation. Tax principles are interpreted and applied with an emphasis on personal taxation. The advantages of tax planning are also explored.

Language of instruction: English

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For specific course descriptions, please see the Physical Education Department's website for their offering course for the following:

• 109-103-MQ - Physical Activity and Autonomy

Language of instruction: English

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For specific course descriptions, please see the Humanities Department's website for their offering of 345-BXH-MQ - Applied Ethics courses.

Language of instruction: French

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Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: French

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Course Description:

For specific course descriptions, please see the French Department's offering of courses.

Language of instruction: French

Course hours per week:

Course Description:

Most programs include two complementary courses. These courses give you an opportunity to build a new skill or explore other areas of knowledge unrelated to your program. You can choose your complementary courses from the following domains (access to domains varies by program):

• Arts and Aesthetics
• Computer Science
• Contemporary Issues
• Mathematics Literacy
• Modern Languages
• Science and Technology
• Social Sciences

Language of instruction: English or French

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This course covers the elements of Principled Negotiations and the techniques required to achieve a win-win result. It explores the various facets and nature of negotiations and allows for the translation of theory into practice through role- play and simulations. Special emphasis will be placed on differentiating between collaborative and competitive approaches as well as recognizing ethical issues.

Language of instruction: English

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The primary aim of this course is to provide coverage of the principles and operational practices involved in the practice of management at all levels of the business enterprise. A further aim is to translate the principles and theory into practice through examination and analysis of the basic functions performed by managers of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship between individuals in the firm and on communications between employees and management.

Language of instruction: English

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This course provides students with basic knowledge of SAGE 300 ERP, one of the common computerized accounting systems used in businesses today. The course covers the General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable modules.

Language of instruction: English

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This course will prepare the student to satisfy the basic education requirements prescribed for the registration of investments: Bonds, Common and Preferred shares, Real Estate investments. Topics covered will include the role of the various intermediaries in the financial marketplace between users and suppliers of capital, the characteristics of investment products with emphasis on those found in the main asset classes of money market, fixed income and variable income and also the fundamentals of qualitative securities analysis in the context of micro and macro economic factors including taxation involved in the investment decision-making process.

Language of instruction: English

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This course is required for students pursuing the Accounting and Management Technology program. The student will transfer the knowledge of recording accounting transactions, preparing accounting reports and financial statements learned in previous accounting courses on a manual basis to a computerized basis and will contain the following achievement context: Based on a request made or a need identified, based on on-site observations; using a computerized system and a selection of software applications; in consultation with potential users of the system; using pertinent reference documents.

Language of instruction: English

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The stage courses are offered in the last semester of the program and aim to integrate the knowledge acquired during the 3 years of study. To be admissible to the stage, a student must be able to clearly demonstrate that he/she is in a position to graduate during the semester in which the stage is to take place or, at the very latest, the following semester.