Studio-based experience in thinking strategies and design processes applied to business innovation in the private, public, and social sectors. Emphasis on problem solving, co-creation, and innovation for external clients in a collaborative environment. Credit will be granted for only one of COMR 388 or COMM 388. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: One of COMM 280, COMR 280. Equivalency: COMM388

Development of general environmental framework for international business studies by drawing on international and development economics, research into government-business relations and studies in comparative socio-cultural systems and political systems. Credit will be granted for only one of COMM 498 or COEC 498. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: Either (a) all of COMM 390, COMM 395 or (b) COMM 396. Fourth-year standing. Equivalency: COEC498

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Statutory provisions and case law that regulate the creation and governance of sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, joint ventures, and franchises in British Columbia. Fiduciary duties of partners, directors and officers are also examined. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: [COMM393]

The development process from theories of development, market analysis, site selection, project design, land use regulation and financial analysis. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: One of COMM 307, COMM 405.