Course
Business Acumen
One component of job satisfaction is confidence in your ability to execute work responsibilities. But what happens when the responsibilities of your current role or the one you're chasing require fundamental business skills you have yet to formally learn? Designed with you in mind, this course provides insight into each aspect of business operations to complement your current skill set. With newfound confidence, you’ll now be able to participate in strategic discussions and position yourself for greater opportunities in the business world.
Upcoming date(s)
Term
Section
mode
Fees
September 16 – October 16, 2025
Tu Th 9:00 – 12:00
Fall
A1
Online
$1,100.00
Term
Fall
Section
A1
mode
Online
Fees
$1,100.00
September 17 – November 19, 2025
We 18:00 – 21:00
Fall
1
Online
$1,100.00
Term
Fall
Section
1
mode
Online
Fees
$1,100.00
March 31 – April 30, 2026
Tu Th 9:00 – 12:00
Spring
C1
Online
$1,100.00
Term
Spring
Section
C1
mode
Online
Fees
$1,100.00
April 1 – June 3, 2026
We 18:00 – 21:00
Spring
1
Online
$1,100.00
Term
Spring
Section
1
mode
Online
Fees
$1,100.00
Your takeaways
This course is a great way to help you:• Explain the dynamics of a given business including its value chain, the industry in which the business operates, the business' overall strategic positioning and its revenue model
• Evaluate the factors contributing to business success within an industry and the mechanisms through which companies create value and generate profits
• Discuss basic financial concepts such as revenues, margins, fixed and variable costs, overheads, and cash flow
• Explain the core activities and functions that are common across different companies and industries in both demand and supply
• Analyze financial performance using key ratios and manage performance at organizational and business unit level
• Evaluate the Environmental, Social and Governance implications of business and decision making
Our approach
As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. In addition to engaging in individual assignments and activities, you can also expect to collaborate with classmates to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. In this course, learning will be conducted through a live, online classroom (Zoom).Who benefits the most?
• Students who want an introduction to the essentials of business.• Students who want to pursue a career in any type of business.
• Budding entrepreneurs who want to get off on the right foot.
• Anyone who wants to learn more about organizational structures.
• Foreign business students who want to improve their North American business vocabulary and understanding.
Concordia CCE Loyalty Discount
All students who meet at least one of the following conditions, will receive a 10% discount on their CCE course or workshop tuition fees:
- Have completed a CCE, Undergraduate or Graduate course at Concordia University in a prior academic term;
- Have completed a language proficiency test (IELTS) at CCE;
- Have completed a CCE Professional Development Seminar/Workshop.
This discount is based on the information maintained in the Concordia University student information system.
NOTE: This discount does not apply to a language proficiency test enrollment (IELTS) nor to application fees for admission to a CCE program of study.