XII. Course Descriptions
Management
Department of Business
Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies
School of Hospitality and Tourism Managment
| MGMT*1000 Introduction to Business F (3-0) [1.00] | |
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| This course is intended for B.Comm. students in semester one. It provides students with an understanding of the evolution of forms of business organization and their role in social and economic development. The main focus is on current economic, social and environmental issues that impact business organizations and which, in turn, are impacted by business decisions. Ethical considerations and the concept of sustainability are essential components. Students develop oral and written communication skills in small seminar groups. Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies. | |
| Restriction(s): | CME*1000. Registration in B.Comm. and fewer than 7.50 credits. |
| MGMT*2150 Introduction to Canadian Business Management U (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This is an introductory course in the fundamentals of business management in Canada. Students will be exposed to the basic functions of business and management. This course will also cover small business and entrepreneurship, forms of business ownership, competing in the global business environment and the economic and political realities of business in Canada today. This course may not be taken for credit by Bachelor of Commerce students. (Offered through Distance Education format only.) School of Hospitality and Tourism Managment. | |
| Equate(s): | HTM*2150 |
| Restriction(s): | B.Comm. students cannot take this course for credit. |
| MGMT*3020 Corporate Social Responsibility F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course provides students an opportunity to examine a comprehensive range of topics and issues related to business and sustainability and aims to explore the implications of changing stakeholder expectations, and opportunities for organizational sustainable value creation. Key topics will include CSR theories and frameworks, global issues and role of business in society, socially responsible investing, green consumption, CSR and firm competitive advantage, reputation, corporate governance and ethics, regulation and social/environmental reporting. Department of Business | |
| Prerequisite(s): | BUS*2090 or HROB*2100 |
| Equate(s): | BUS*3020 |
| Restriction(s): | This is a Priority Access Course for students in the B.Comm. and B.A. Environmental Governance (EGOV) programs. Some restrictions may apply during some time periods. Please contact the department for more information. |
| MGMT*4000 Strategic Management F,W (6-0) [1.00] | |
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| Strategic management is a synthesis of the principles of business management with emphasis upon the formation of business decisions and policies. The purpose of this course is to enable the student to draw on analytical tools and factual knowledge from other courses in analyzing comprehensive business problems and establishing viable plans and methods to implement the developed plans of action. (First offering - Fall 2014) Department of Business. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | (ECON*2560 or ECON*3560), (1 of AGEC*3320 , AGEC*3400, BUS*3320, FARE*3400), (1 of AGEC*3310, FARE*3310, HTM*3120) |
| Restriction(s): | BUS*4250, HTM*4200, Restricted to students in B.Comm. Priority Access course.See department for more information. |
| MGMT*4050 Applied Community Project I F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Offered through the Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship (CBaSE), the project-based independent study option is designed to provide senior undergraduate students with an opportunity to pursue an applied course of study while engaging with the local community. The topic selected will be determined in agreement between the student and the faculty member with expertise in the area. Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies. | |
| Equate(s): | 10.00 credits, minimum 70% cumulative average |
| Restriction(s): | Restricted to students in B.Comm. Instructor consent required. |
| MGMT*4060 Applied Community Project II F,W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| Offered through the Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship (CBaSE), the project-based independent study option is designed to provide senior undergraduate students with an opportunity to pursue an applied course of study while engaging with the local community. The topic selected will be determined in agreement between the student and the faculty member with expertise in the area. Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies. | |
| Equate(s): | 10.00 credits, minimum 70% cumulative average |
| Restriction(s): | Restricted to students in B.Comm. Instructor consent required. |
| MGMT*4260 International Business W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course covers international business and deals with the strategic and functional areas of management in the international business environment. This course examines the factors that shape strategic management outside a firm's domestic markets. It uses a mix of readings, lectures, case studies, individual and group projects. Department of Business. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 14.50 credits |
| Equate(s): | BUS*4240 |
| Restriction(s): | Priority Access course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations. See department for more information. |