GBDA 206Introduction to Business Financials

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Global Business and Digital Arts
Cross-listed: GBDA 311

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

In this course students will be exposed to a variety of techniques to interpret financial statements. Students will analyze balance sheets, income, and cash flow statements and will engage in the formulation of a comprehensive business plan.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
- Enrolled in H-Global Business & Digital Arts

Antirequisites

Not completed any of the following:
- GBDA311

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	7945	35 / 40	M 09:00–11:50
LEC 002	8951	34 / 40	M 13:30–16:20

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	8330	35 / 40	Th 09:00–11:50
LEC 701	8347	1 / 9999	Online or by arrangement

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Calendar versions

Undergraduate Calendar

2025–26
2026–27 requisites changed (shown here)
2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar