BBA PROGRAM - LIST OF COURSES

Courses

Courses in the BBA-ESGCI Program are categorized into three levels: Level 100, Level 200 and Level 300.
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LEVEL 100: 12 MANDATORY COURSES + ECA⁽¹⁾ = 38 CREDITS
FALL SEMESTER	SPRING SEMESTER
Foreign Language Introduction to International Business Business Economics Presentation & Writing Methods Statistics Accounting 1 ECA⁽¹⁾	Foreign Language Principles of Marketing Principles of Law Excel ** Quantitative Business Methods 1 Accounting 2 * ECA⁽¹⁾ * Pre-requisite: Accounting 1 ** Pre-requisite: Finance
1 TO 6 PRE-REQUISITE COURSES
1 - French Civilization 2 - Business English & Communication * 3 - International Institutions & Geopolitics 4 - Introduction to Economics 5 - Business Mathematics 6 - Computing for Business
* The course is required for students who are non-native English speakers and/or not waived either by the Dean and/or Academic Advisor. (1) ECA: Extra-Curricular Activities
Courses description
Accounting 1 Classes study the fundamental principles and procedures in accounting as applied to sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. Students come to understand the accounting cycle, the use of the balance sheet to describe financial position, income determination and the preparation of financial statements. Detailed study is made of financial assets, valuation of inventories and cost of goods sold. Accounting 2 Classes study the theoretical bases and practice of financial accounting, including the measurement of long-term assets, the use of different kinds of debt and equity for financing, and the importance of cash flow measurement. Students are encouraged to perform financial analyses and form opinions on the financial position of real companies. Coverage is made of the latest developments in international accounting. Business Economics This course provides a broad overview of modern economics. Both macro and microeconomics will be addressed. The objective is to give the student the fundamental economic references necessary for good quality business decision-making, as well as the building blocks for a broad understanding of international business activity. Business English & Communication 1 & 2 This course develops the student's ability to research, write and present business topics in English. Classes focus on the student's communication skills in a business environment. Special emphasis is placed on research and writing. Business Mathematics This class reviews basic math fundamentals, such as real numbers, numerical and graphical methodologies, linear equations and their systems, linear inequalities and linear programming in two dimensions. Basic concepts of sets, probability and counting techniques are introduced with a variety of practical problems. The mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest, annuities and cash flow analysis, complete the course. Computing for Business This course helps students develop a non-technical understanding of what computers are and how they work. The primary business uses of computers are explored, and students learn the language necessary to talk about computer functionality. Excel This course provides a business-oriented approach to solving problems with Excel. Students learn about various problemsolving methodologies and how to take advantage of the flexibility of a spreadsheet. Foreign language Students can choose from a range of languages and language levels (including French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish). An e-Learning platform exists, supported with a range of electronic materials, should the language or level not perfectly correspond to your needs. International Institutions and Geopolitics The rise of capitalism and the recent development of globalization requires a certain degree of international stability if markets are to function effectively. Thus this course looks at the major political forces at work on each continent and reviews the concerns of the major international institutions and non governmental organizations (NGO's). Students also consider the future possibilities for global sustainability. Introduction to International Business Students examine international businesses practices, overseas organizations, operations, importing and exporting, and recurring problems in conducting international business. Prerequisite: International Institutions and Geopolitics. Presentation and writing methods Students explore the best ways to retrieve meaningful knowledge from the available information sources. Proper documentation using the MLA format will be introduced. In addition, students will define the basic elements of professional presentations through discussion, reading and practice. Principles of Law This module focuses upon the study and the analysis of the main legal systems in the world and their relevance to the global economy. It is essential to explain the fundamental principles of international trade law in the regulation of trade and foreign investment and the management of international business transactions. Principles of Marketing Students obtain a broad understanding of marketing and how it functions. Classes cover buyer behavior, product planning, channels of distribution, price policies, and promotional activities. Quantitative Business Methods 1 & 2 This course applies mathematical analysis to business problems. Topics include probability concepts, forecasting, decision-making based upon probabilities, concepts of certainty / uncertainty, cost / volume-profit analyses, inventory, among others issues. Statistics Statistics provide tools to model uncertainty based on data analysis, which is indispensable in effective approaches to solving business problems. This course introduces students to the basic concepts and methods of statistics and probability. Both the mathematical aspects and the use of software packages is highlighted, each approach reinforcing the other.