Students acquire a foundational knowledge of the basics of business, with a focus on managing people and processes. Courses in economics, accounting, marketing, and human resources lay the groundwork for future careers and further studies. Students acquire skills in managing processes and people. Graduates can enter the workforce or continue studies as the program provides multiple pathways into degree and post-graduate diploma programs. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:. Identify and discuss the impact of global issues on an organizations business opportunities by using an environmental scan. Apply principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics to support an organization's business initiatives. Use current concepts/systems and technologies to support an organization's business initiatives. Apply basic research skills to support business decision making. Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects. Perform work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and business practices. Explain the role of the human resource function and its impact on an organization.