Business 1220E is a full year course taught by Ivey faculty that gives students from all faculties the opportunity to learn business fundamentals in finance, marketing, operations, organizational behavior and general management. The course is delivered using Ivey's case method, which challenges students to learn by doing, within an active class environment of 75 to 85 students. Students explore real business issues, make management decisions, defend their position, and take action. This course will be particularly appealing to those students who want a glimpse of Ivey's unique learning experience.
The case method provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge, and learn through real-world scenarios. Faced with the challenges of actual companies, students are put into the role of the decision maker to analyze the situation and make a decision. With many different opinions and decisions, the case method allows dynamic class discussions and creates an engaging classroom environment.
There are no university prerequisites to take Business 1220E.
There is no multiple choice testing. The overall distribution of final grades is comparable to other first-year course offerings in all faculties across Western. Testing points follow each of the five business function modules taught and include two tests, an individual report, a group report, a final exam, and student class contribution. Contribution is worth 10% of each student’s grade, and is based on the quantity and quality of the student’s contributions to class discussions throughout the year. Using several points of evaluation allows for a poor test result that does not severely affect a student’s final grade.
Business 1220E is an excellent opportunity for students to develop strong decision-making, communication and critical thinking skills in a unique and engaging classroom environment. The course provides students with an excellent foundation for real world business ventures and simulates the first year of the Ivey HBA program’s classroom learning experience and its case method pedagogy.
- Foundational business skills are an excellent complement to any course of study. Most organizational roles or industries expect some level of business knowledge.
- Many students take Business 1220E because they want some exposure to business with a “glimpse” of Ivey’s unique learning experience.
- Students have enjoyed learning in a classroom of no more than 85 students using the case study method. Business 1220E added some variety to their studies and the classroom experience “shook it up” from other every day lecture classes.
- Many students are exploring the different areas of concentration, so they take this course to find out if they like Business. If they do, then they know to take Business 2257 in their second year to be eligible for the HBA program.
Business 2257 is a full year course that introduces students to current practices in financial accounting and analytical management tools to assist in the making of business decisions. The course is available to second-year and upper-year students at Western and the affiliated colleges. Business 2257 is the only required course for those students who apply to the Ivey HBA Program. Similar to the Ivey HBA Program, Business 2257 is taught primarily using case method pedagogy with class sizes ranging from 75 to 85 students.
The case method provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge, and learn through real-world scenarios. Faced with the challenges of actual companies, students are put into the role of the decision maker to analyze the situation and make a decision. With many different opinions and decisions, the case method allows dynamic class discussions and creates an engaging classroom environment.
Students are required to have 5.0 credits to enroll in Business 2257. Students with 4.0 or 4.5 credits can still enroll in the course, but must first apply for special permission through the course coordinator and must also meet a minimum first-year average grade.
There is no multiple choice testing. The overall distribution of final grades is comparable to other second-year course offerings across Western. The testing points consist of a midterm test in mid-October, a midyear test during the December exam period, a feasibility study group report due mid-February, a final exam during the April exam period, and student classroom contribution. Contribution is worth 10% of each student’s grade, and is based on the quantity and quality of the student’s contributions to class discussions throughout the year. Using several points of evaluation allows for a poor test result that does not severely affect a student’s final grade.
The Feasibility Study is a group project involving six or seven students who determine the feasibility of a new venture. Students must generate and research a new business idea, complete a written report, and give a presentation to the class. This study is rated by students as one of the most challenging but rewarding group projects offered at the undergraduate level. In the past, several projects have been implemented by students and have developed into successful businesses.
Business 2257 introduces students to current practices in financial accounting and analytical management tools to assist in the making of business decisions in a unique and engaging classroom environment. The course provides students with a foundation for the Ivey HBA Program, the BMOS Program at Western, or business ventures in the real world. The course is also one of the first credits that can be earned toward a CPA designation. Overall, Business 2257 is widely considered one of the more challenging yet rewarding and enjoyable courses available to second-year students.