Since this is already my 10th blog post, that means the semester and therefore this course, is sadly almost at its conclusion.
Even though Comm 101 is not mandatory course for first year Sauder students, I strongly believe those who decided not to attend this class forwent an incredibly valuable experience. This class introduced to us countless useful concepts of business; such as business ethics, entrepreneurship, several tools:
SWOT: Diagram showing “Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats”, which provide a solid overview of a company.
SWOT Analysis
Porters 5 Forces: Displays the characteristics of an industry, and can be used for strategic planning for a business.
Porters Five Forces Template
and many more.
Differing from other classes, instead of simply teaching the concept, we were given the opportunity to apply what we learned through the class’s many interactive activities. I thoroughly enjoyed this method of learning, as I learn better through doing, rather than conceptually visualizing. The projects we were given were challenging, yet not impossible, which motivated me to learn. Another aspect of this course that I appreciated was the open, yet professional learning environment Jeff and Paul created in that class. Their knowledge in Commerce is undeniable, and their willingness to make our learning enjoyable was something I found incredibly admirable.
Thanks for Making Comm 101 Enjoyable
Comm 101 was a wonderful experience, and although my career in business has just begun, I feel much more prepared than I did in September.
