Business Administration - Socially Responsible Management (Bachelor’s Degree)

Total Credits:	120+
Credential:	Bachelor of Business Administration in Socially Responsible Management
Program Code:	BUS.SRM.BDEG
CIP:	52.0201

Overview

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration - Socially Responsible Management program integrate their business acumen informed by principles and practices of social responsibility. This applied degree program prepares graduates for management careers across a wide range of businesses, organizations, and fields. The program has a strong focus on sustainability, ethics, social responsibility, and innovation. The program is informed by a broad representation of community and professional organizations.

Students acquire a breadth of knowledge and skills across core business disciplines. They apply a range of frameworks to evaluate the impact of their decisions and demonstrate accountability to organizational goals and values. They develop a strong foundation in business strategy and management principles, and the experience and confidence to become effective and strategic managers. Work-integrated opportunities in the program culminate in a collaboration with community organizations that spans two semesters and addresses complex problems.

Graduates are proficient with established and emerging tools and technologies that enable businesses and organizations to operate effectively. Having an entrepreneurial mindset, they recognize opportunities and respond with innovative and socially conscious strategies to achieve sustainable organizational goals.

The Bachelor of Business Administration - Socially Responsible Management program sets graduates up for success in a wide range of roles in business, not-for-profits, government and entrepreneurial settings. Graduates of the program may also pursue graduate studies in a variety of post-secondary institutions.

Admissions

One of:

C+ in English 12
C in English 12 Camosun Alternative

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the learner will be able to

Apply a strategic management lens to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of organizational goals to ensure sustainability
Manage change in organizational contexts by anticipating, assessing, and responding to evolving internal and external dynamics
1. Develop and apply innovative strategies and responses in order to capitalize on opportunities
2. Effectively manage and lead people through change
Solve organizational problems and make decisions effectively using an ethical, socially responsible, and evidence-based approach in complex situations
1. Use a range of business analysis tools, such as desktop business applications, spreadsheet software, and database applications to conduct business, perform analyses and assist decision making
Model leadership skills and strategies informed by principles and practices of equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity
1. Identify and challenge personal and societal biases and assumptions
2. Model and support effective interpersonal skills in individual and team-based interactions
3. Manage conflict and maintain relationships by applying interpersonal and personal leadership skills
Build respectful and effective working relationships between and among diverse Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and organizations
1. Uphold Indigenous governance structures, rights, and responsibilities
2. Recognize how legislation affects business and potential partnerships between non-Indigenous and Indigenous people in Canada
3. Apply knowledge of Indigenous histories, historical relationships, and current realities to establish effective relationships
4. Exercise culturally appropriate and culturally safe behaviours
Apply principles and practices of social responsibility and sustainability in order to positively impact communities
1. Articulate how business decisions impact society and the environment
2. Practice ethical and responsible digital citizenship
3. Engage in meaningful ways with local and extended communities
Use communication skills and strategies purposefully in a range of contexts to a variety of audiences
1. Use research skills to locate, interpret, and evaluate knowledge and information in order to maintain currency and be effective in business
2. Effectively communicate information, arguments and analyses to specialist and non-specialist audiences
3. Engage in and lead constructive dialogue to advance organizational goals
4. Use communication skills and strategies to influence, motivate and persuade
Take initiative, act responsibly, and be accountable in professional interactions and contexts

Curriculum

Year One

All of:

ACCT 110 - Financial Accounting 1 Credits: 3
BUS 130 - Business Communications Credits: 3
BUS 140 - Business Info Technology Credits: 3
BUS 150 - Introduction to Management Credits: 3
ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
FIN 110 - Fundamentals of Finance Credits: 3
IST 120 - Indigenous Peoples/TELŦIN TŦE WILNEW Credits: 3
MARK 110 - Introduction to Marketing Credits: 3
SOC 162 - Social Problems Credits: 3

One of:

ENGL 151 - Academic Writing Strategies Credits: 3
ENGL 161 - Literary Genres Credits: 3
ENGL 163 - Intro to Literary Traditions Credits: 3
ENGL 164 - Indigenous Literature Credits: 3

Year Two

All of:

ACCT 207 - Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
BUS 214 - Leadership Skills Credits: 3
BUS 220 - Organizational Behaviour Credits: 3
BUS 230 - Business Statistics Credits: 3
BUS 261 - Organizations and Sustainability Credits: 3
BUS 276 - Business Law Credits: 3
BUS 290 - Applied Organizational Strategy Credits: 3
Any 100-level or higher course Credits: 3
Any 200-level or higher course Credits: 3

One of:

BUS 232 - Operations Management Credits: 3
BUS 280 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3

Year Three

All of:

BUS 314 - Leading in Diverse Environments Credits: 3
BUS 322 - Organizational Change Credits: 3
BUS 330 - Communicating for Influence and Impact Credits: 3
BUS 340 - Project Management Credits: 3
BUS 345 - Social Enterprise in Canada Credits: 3
ECON 345 - Economics of Sustainability Management Credits: 3
IST 230 - Community Engagement & Action Credits: 3
PHIL 330 - Ethics in Business Credits: 3
Any 200-level or higher non School of Business course Credits: 3
Any 300-level or higher course Credits: 3

Year Four

All of:

BUS 441 - Social Enterprise 1 Credits: 3
BUS 442 - Social Enterprise 2 Credits: 6
BUS 445 - Social Impact in a Global Context Credits: 3
BUS 480 - Strategic Management Credits: 3
BUS 485 - Emerging Leadership Practices Credits: 3
Four (4) Electives - Any 300-level or higher course Credits: 12

Optional Program Credential Designation

Cooperative Education

All of:

CDEV WPS - Workplace Preparation Skills Credits: 0
BUS 101 - Co-operative Work Experience 1 Credits: 6
BUS 201 - Co-operative Work Experience 2 Credits: 6
BUS 301 - Co-operative Work Experience 3 Credits: 6

Optional

BUS 401 - Co-operative Work Experience 4 Credits: 6

Note

A student who does not successfully complete three (3) Cooperative Work Experience courses will not qualify for a Cooperative Education Designation; however, the student will qualify for an Internship Designation if they have successfully completed a minimum of one (1) Cooperative Work Experience Course.

Internship

All Of:

CDEV WPS - Workplace Preparation Skills Credits: 0
BUS 102 - Internship Work Experience 1 Credits: 6

Optional:

BUS 202 - Internship Work Experience 2 Credits: 6

Program Participation Requirements

Many first year Business courses require Math as a prerequisite (e.g. “C” in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11, MATH 073 , MATH 077 or MATH 137; or “C+” in MATH 072 , MATH 075 or MATH 135). Students may enter this program without Math but please note, students must complete one of the Math courses as listed above or successfully complete Camosun’s Math assessment in or before their first semester of study

Program Completion Requriememts

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (‘C+’)
Minimum of 48 credits of Year 3 and Year 4 requirements must be completed at Camosun