TAXN401
TAXN401 – Taxation An introductory course on the Canadian income tax system. Students develop an understanding of key principles of the Income Tax Act (ITA) as they apply to individual and corporate taxpayers. The course builds professional skills in applying ITA concepts, introduces basic income tax planning, and provides an overview of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Prerequisites ACCT332 (Co-req.)
PSYC101
PSYC101 – Intro to Psychology This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of human behaviour. Topics include abnormal psychology, applied psychology, learning, human development, and major personality theories. Emphasis is placed on abnormal psychology, human sexuality, intelligence, social psychology, and states of consciousness. Prerequisites ENGL101 (Co-req.)
SOCI101
SOCI101 – Sociology Introduces major classical and contemporary sociological perspectives and tools. Students explore the development of sociology, cultural dimensions, symbolic interactionism, social stratification, racial and ethnic minority concepts, family and marriage structures, religion, and power and authority within a Canadian context. Prerequisites ENGL101 (Co-req.)
REES433
REES433 – Real Estate Investment Analysis and Advanced Income Appraisal Builds on foundational appraisal knowledge, introducing theory and techniques for analyzing income-producing real estate. Topics include cash flow analysis, leasing, taxation, appraisal approaches, and risk management in income property valuation. Prerequisites REES331
REES432
REES432 – Residential Real Estate Property Management Focuses on residential property management principles and practices. Topics include licensing, trust accounts, the Residential Tenancy Act, Strata Property Act, management agreements, rental marketing, tenancy processes, budgeting, maintenance planning, security, insurance, and employee relations. Students learn to manage projects involving various residential property stakeholders. Prerequisites REES331
REES431
REES431 – Commercial Real Estate Property Management Expands on real estate management principles with a focus on commercial, industrial, and retail property management. Topics include property types, legal considerations, management agreements, marketing, leases, maintenance, security, budgeting, taxation, insurance, special-use properties, personnel management, and tenant relations. Students learn to make recommendations that enhance property functionality and financial performance. Prerequisites REES331
REES402
REES402 – Real Estate Development and Management Provides an overview of the interdisciplinary real estate development process, covering stages from concept to feasibility and planning. Students explore organizational structures, contracts, procurement, performance management, location analysis, and leadership. Case studies from across Canada illustrate the impacts of development practices. Students conclude the course by preparing a strategic development plan including feasibility, financing, approval processes, and marketing. Prerequisites REES331 and REES433
REES332
REES332 – Canadian Real Estate Law and Ethics Covers the legal considerations relevant to real estate professionals in Canada, using BC cases to illustrate the full transaction process from contract to registration. Topics include contractual rights and duties, regulatory requirements, tort law, leasing law, strata property, expropriation, environmental considerations, and taxation. Prerequisites BUSI101, BADM130, ENGL102, ECON121
REES331
REES331 – Foundations of Real Estate Appraisal Introduces the principles of real estate property appraisal theory and practice. Students learn the steps and techniques of property valuation, including highest and best use analysis and the three approaches to value (direct comparison, cost, and income). The course emphasizes the reconciliation process and effective reporting of appraisal findings using appropriate formats. Prerequisites BUSI101, BADM130, BADM301
FINC331
FINC331 – Investment Management Focuses on financial markets from an investment perspective. Students apply conceptual frameworks and analytical tools to investment decisions and contribute to managerial decision-making. Prerequisites FINC211, BADM311, ECON122
