FALL TERM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & OUTLINES

FIN 6070 Corporate Finance (3)
Instructor: A. Dua
The financial management of businesses including agency problems, valuation, capital budgeting, risk/return relationships, the term structure of interest rates, market efficiency, long-term financing, capital structure, and the use of options and futures for risk management. 
PREREQUISITE: IDM 7720 or ACC 6050
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FIN 7230 Financial Intermediaries and Capital Markets (3)
Instructor: J. McCallum
Topics will include the major participants in the capital markets and their functions; the demand and supply of money and the structure of interest rates; recent developments and international factors in the capital markets.
PREREQUISITE or CONCURRENT REQUIREMENT: FIN 6070
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GMGT 6030 Organization Theory and Behaviour (3)
Instructor: S. Bruning
An examination of current theories of structure and behaviour as they apply to organizations in the public and private sector. Emphasis upon research findings and their application in management situations.
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GMGT 7010 Business Policy Seminar (3)
Instructor: P. Dass
The study of general management. Students shall integrate the concepts from the various functional areas of the organization covered in the program with the different environments: social, political, economic and technological. Students will analyze general management problems, shall formulate policies, and display ability to implement policies. Must normally be taken in final term in the program.
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GMGT 7080 Research Methods (3)
Instructor: C. Adams
Principles of research design and data collection with examples drawn across the areas of marketing management, industrial relations, policy analysis, etc. Both cases and computer-based exercises are used.
PREREQUISITE: MSCI 5010
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GMGT 7710 Managerial Communication (1.5)
Instructor: J. Mohammed
Focus is on the interpersonal, intergroup, and intraorganizational communication skills required for effective leadership, and the objectives are to assist the participants in the following: increasing the clarity, correctness, and effectiveness of written and oral communication; recognizing and analyzing communication dynamics at work in personal, group, and organizational interactions; increasing combination flexibility and proficiency in times of corporate challenge, change, and crisis.
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GMGT 7740 Business/Government Relations (1.5)
Instructor: R. Alcock
Focuses on the logic of political-economic-business relations. The point of view is that of the manager. Specific tools of analysis are discussed that assist managers in understanding and working with aspects of public policy which interface with their private sector decisions.
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HRIR 7168 Management of Labour and Employee Relations (3)
Instructor: S. MacDonald
An examination of the systems of labour and employee relations in Canada as it compares with the systems of other countries. Emphasis upon understanding and managing labour and employee relations in a changing economy.
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IDM 7060 Professional Seminar (6)
Instructor: J. McCallum
A series of modules on executive leadership and professional management topics.
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IDM 7510 Strategic Leadership and Managing Change (1.5)
Instructor: S. Bruning
An examination of the role of the manager as a change agent and processes associated with strategic vision and change. Analysis of factors affecting strategic decisions and how organizations adapt to their environment. Emphasis is upon the role of leaders; transformational leadership, charisma, organizational design and managing organizational culture change.
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IDM 7720 Business Conditions Analysis (1.5)
Instructor: D. Stangeland
This course explores the key components of the economic/business environment, identifying critical money, and supply and demand concepts that affect daily business decision-making.
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MKT 6080 Marketing (3)
Instructor: B. Jones
Analysis of the evolution and characteristics of marketing systems; the various types of consumers and their behaviour; marketing activities of the firm; legislation at all levels which affect marketing decisions.
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MKT 7230 Seminar in Consumer Behaviour (3)
Instructor: N. Bhatnagar
Intensive study of consumer behaviour as it relates to the marketing function.
PREREQUISITE or CONCURRENT REQUIREMENT: MKT 6080
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MSCI 5010 Mathematics for Management (3) AX
Instructor: S. Bhatt
A remedial course in linear and matrix algebra and calculus; with applications to elementary management problems. Note: will not be included in the calculation of the grade point average. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
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SCM 7010 Advanced Supply Chain Management (3)
Instructor: P. Larson
Provides students at the graduate level with an in-depth examination of the major issues associated with the management of supply chains. The course content includes both managerial and technical matters, and addresses issues such as the importance of supply chain management in meeting global competition, internet and e-business application, supply chain integration and relationships, sharing of risks and rewards, and the reduction of variance in supply chain performance.
PREREQUISITE: A degree in business or discipline related to supply chain management or approval by instructor.
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WINTER TERM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & OUTLINES

ACC 6050 Accounting 1 (3)
Instructor: D. Mortimer 
Principles and concepts of accounting underlying the measurement of business income and evaluation of performance.
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ENTR 7240 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Formation (1.5)
Instructor: R. Warren
Entrepreneurship and enterprising behaviour with an emphasis on the identification and evaluation of viable new venture concepts and their development into successful enterprises.
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FIN 7150 Investment Policy (3)
Instructor: U. Mittoo
Topics will include the structure of rates in the financial markets, the problem of investment timing and selection, and principles of financial analysis.
PREREQUISITE: FIN 6070
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GMGT 7710 Managerial Communication (1.5)
Instructor: R. Mittoo
Focus is on the interpersonal, intergroup, and intraorganizational communication skills required for effective leadership, and the objectives are to assist the participants in the following: increasing the clarity, correctness, and effectiveness of written and oral communication; recognizing and analyzing communication dynamics at work in personal, group, and organizational interactions; increasing combination flexibility and proficiency in times of corporate challenge, change, and crisis.
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GMGT 7740 Business/Government Relations (1.5)
Instructor: R. Alcock
Focuses on the logic of political-economic-business relations. The point of view is that of the manager. Specific tools of analysis are discussed that assist managers in understanding and working with aspects of public policy which interface with their private sector decisions.
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HRIR 7450 Industrial Relations/Human Resource Management (3)
Instructor: N. Fassina/R. Kent
The process of valuing, employing, developing, motivating and maintaining human resources in an industrial society. An introduction to the study of labour relations in the social technical systems of the Federal Government, the Provincial Government and profit and non-profit organizations.
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HRIR 7460 Collective Bargaining (3)
Instructor: N. Fassina
The labour management relations in the negotiation and administration of the collective agreement. The analysis of conflict and the application of bargaining theories.
PREREQUISITE or CONCURRENT REQUIREMENT: HRIR 7450
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IDM 7060 Professional Seminar (6)
Instructor: R. Litz
A series of modules on executive leadership and professional management topics.
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IDM 7510 Strategic Leadership and Managing Change (1.5)
Instructor: S. Bruning
An examination of the role of the manager as a change agent and processes associated with strategic vision and change. Analysis of factors affecting strategic decisions and how organizations adapt to their environment. Emphasis is upon the role of leaders; transformational leadership, charisma, organizational design and managing organizational culture change.
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INTB 7730 International Business (1.5)
Instructor: S. James
Develop an appreciation of business decision-making in an international/global context. Learning activities are focused towards developing intellectual and interpersonal skills in order for managers to function more effectively in international markets.
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MKT 7080 Selected Topics in Marketing (3) - Market Research
Instructor: C. Adams
A study of selected areas of recent development in the field of marketing. Topics may include the marketing of services, market research, business to business marketing, marketing channel systems, personal selling or sales management, and physical distribution.
PREREQUISITE: MKT 6080
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MSCI 6070 Quantitative Analysis for Management (3)
Instructor: S. Bhatt
Introduction to the use of quantitative techniques, and computers to solve management problems. Mathematical optimization models, network analysis, and probability models.
PREREQUISITE: MSCI 5010
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OPM 6090 Production Management (3)
Instructor: R. McLachlin
Analysis of the basic concepts of production systems, and operation and control of such systems.
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SPRING/SUMMER TERM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & OUTLINES

ACC 6060 Accounting 2 - Managerial (3)
Instructor: D. Mortimer
The use of managerial accounting practices and reports in planning, budgeting, control, and decision making.
PREREQUISITE: ACC 6050 or IDM 7720
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ENTR 7240 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Formation (1.5)
Instructor: R. Warren
Entrepreneurship and enterprising behaviour with an emphasis on the identification and evaluation of viable new venture concepts and their development into successful enterprises.
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FIN 7080 International Finance (3)
Instructor: D. Stangeland
The theory and practice of financial management in an international context. Includes foreign currency markets, exchange rates, measurement and management of foreign currency risk, international financing, and foreign direct investment.
PREREQUISITE: FIN 6070
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FIN 7220 Advanced Seminar in Finance (3)
Instructor: C. Mossman
A case-oriented course that will require extensive preparation and presentation of selected cases in corporate financial management; emphasis on the application of theoretical models of finance to real problems.
PREREQUISITE: FIN 6070 or instructor approval
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GMGT 7010 Business Policy Seminar (3)
Instructor: P. Dass
The study of general management. Students shall integrate the concepts from the various functional areas of organization covered in the program with the different environments: social, political, economic and technological. Students will analyze general management problems, shall formulate policies, and display ability to implement policies. Must normally be taken in final term in the program.
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GMGT 7370 Managing Innovation (3)
Instructor: C. Street
An examination of organizational design characteristics in the context of a competitive international perspective. Emphasis is on organizational and technological innovation to facilitate the development of new products or processes or to implement change in existing products or processes. Topics covered include Canadian experience and policy, facilitators and inhibitors in the creative process, diffusion of innovations, and the aims of the patent process.
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HRIR 7162 Staffing (3)
Instructor: K. Uggerslev 
This advanced graduate seminar provides an understanding of the staffing function of Human Resources Management. The course focuses on how recruitment, selection, performance management, and retention management function within an organization to gain a competitive advantage through the management of work and people
PREREQUISITE: HRIR 7450
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HRIR 7164 Training and Development (3)
Instructor: R. Kent
This advanced graduate seminar provides an understanding of the training and development functions of Human Resource Management. The course focuses on how to design, implement, and evaluate a training program, and employee development and career management.
PREREQUISITE: HRIR 7450
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IDM 7060 Professional Seminar (6)
Instructor: J. McCallum
A series of modules on executive leadership and professional management topics.
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INTB 7730 International Business (1.5)
Instructor: S. James
Develop an appreciation of business decision-making in an international/global context. Learning activities are focused towards developing intellectual and interpersonal skills in order for managers to function more effectively in international markets.
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MIS 6150 Management of Information Systems and Technology (3)
Instructor: B. Travica
This course covers the frameworks and concepts of managing information systems and knowledge management, decision support, electronic commerce, systems development, management information systems strategy and strategic information systems.
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MKT 7200 Decisions and Concepts in Marketing (3)
Instructor: B. Jones
Application of the principles of marketing from a managerial viewpoint; emphasis on marketing planning, strategy, and control; and appraisal of the effectiveness of marketing activities.
PREREQUISITE: MKT 6080
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MKT 7300 International Marketing (3)
Instructor: E. Bruning
A study of problems and opportunities of marketing in foreign environments. It will focus on the cultural, economic and geographical problems encountered in managing the marketing function from a Canadian manager's perspective.
PREREQUISITE: MKT 6080
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MSCI 5010 Mathematics for Management (3) AX
Instructor: S. Bhatt
A remedial course in linear and matrix algebra and calculus; with applications to elementary management problems. Note: will not be included in the calculation of the grade point average. Course evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
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OPM 7300 Topics in Advanced Production and Operations Management - Advanced Operations (3)
Instructor: R. McLachlin
A study of recent developments in production systems and management. Topics include systems design, plant location and layout, inventory systems planning and control.
PREREQUISITE: OPM 6090
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