Business 2257, a second-year, honors-level business course, introduces students to the accounting transactions necessary for the preparation of financial statements, in the first term. This course (1) introduces students to the current accounting methods for developing financial statements; (2) provides students with an introduction to analytical management tools that assist business decision-making; (3) builds problem-solving capabilities; and (4) provides a foundation of knowledge as a building block for the first year of Ivey’s HBA Program and for various other degree programs at Western.
In the second term, students combine their understanding of financial statements with other decision-making analytical tools to make and defend business decisions. In addition, the second term includes a new venture Feasibility Study (done in groups) that includes both a written report and an oral presentation. This course, delivered through Ivey’s renowned case method, challenges students to learn by doing within an active class environment of 80 to 85 students.
