Course Calendar 2011-2012 - Champlain College Saint-Lambert

Business
401-101-LA
Fundamentals of Business
(Level I Business Administration for Social Science
students only)
In this course, students will be introduced to a broad
range of topics related to the structures and operations
of business in Canadian society. Specific functions of
business such as marketing, finance, human resources,
management, production of both goods and services and
IT for business will be introduced, giving the student a
general understanding of how business functions.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
401-201-LA
Marketing
(Level II Business Administration for Social Science
students only)
This course will explore the influence of marketing on the
consumer decision-making process. A combination of
lectures and case studies will include the study of consumer
behavior, market research, product policy, pricing,
advertising and distribution, including global and internet
channels and e-commerce. The student will develop the
knowledge necessary to analyze marketing situations using
appropriate concepts and theories and be able to apply
marketing concepts to respond to real world case studies.
Students will also gain some familiarity with marketing on
the web using current software.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Business 401-101-LA
401-202-LA
Management
(Level II Business Administration for Social Science
students only)
In this course students will study the functions and
techniques of managing an organization such as a small
or medium sized business. They will develop an
appreciation for various business management concepts
and will apply these concepts to real world cases. Topics
include the basic principles and practices of managing
contemporary businesses, the challenges associated with
managing people, the importance of total quality
management and the importance of financial
management.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
401-203-LA
Commercial Law
(Level II Business Administration for Social Science
students only)
This in-depth course provides the student with an
understanding of the business environment from the
legal point of view. The basic legal structure in Quebec
and the various laws which affect individuals and
business enterprises will be studies; both laws and court
decisions will be examined. While the accent is on
business situations, students considering further studies
in law at the university level many also find this course of
interest.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: 401-101-LA
401-204-LA
Entrepreneurship
(Level II Business Administration for Social Science
students only)
This course explains the entrepreneurial way of thinking
and acting, methods of testing the feasibility of an idea,
skills needed to succeed in business, methods of raising
capital, marketing possibilities and how to develop a
business plan. The students will gain an understanding of
the nature of innovation, the personal risk required, and
the legal implications of being an entrepreneur. They will
work on a business plan for a new business, and this will
require researching opportunities, analyzing the financial
criteria, and preparing and presenting a workable
proposal to a potential source of financing. The proposal
will be prepared using appropriate information
technology.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite : 401-101-LA
401-205-LA
Financial Investment Planning
(Level II Business Administration for Social Science
students only)
The student will be introduced to various investment and
insurance vehicles available from financial institutions.
The techniques of planning for the individual financial
needs and the tax implications of these plans will be
explored.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: 401-101-LA