Commerce (BCOM)

BCOM 1201  Exploring Sustainability    
3 credit hours  

In this interdisciplinary course, students examine concepts, issues, opportunities, and challenges in moving toward sustainability, emphasizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects. Through the lens of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), students will explore how individuals and organizations can operate in a responsible and sustainable way.

BCOM 4481  Business Case Competition    
3 credit hours  
Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours of university courses

Students review and conduct best practice approaches for tackling business cases. Students develop their critical thinking, strategic analysis, and presentation skills. One purpose of this course is to prepare students to be eligible to compete as part of Saint Mary's University student teams in selected business case competitions, including the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.).

BCOM 4491  Business Consultancy    
3 credit hours  
Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours of university courses and permission of instructor.

Students gain hands-on experience in a practical business setting by working with clients of the Saint Mary's University Entrepreneurship Centre. Students apply their skills and work in groups to complete a unique business project. Under supervision, students prepare professional reports and deliver formal presentations to the clients.

Note: Students are accepted into the course and assigned to work groups based upon the needs of the project(s). For more information, visit Home- Saint Mary's University Entrepreneurship Centre (smuec.ca).