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Beedie School of Business
丁香园AV Calendar 2012 Spring

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BUS 201-3 Business in the Networked Economy I

The management and operation of business, including the principles, concepts, ideas and tools used by managers. Management in the contemporary world of high technology is emphasized, featuring examples and cases involving high-tech firms. In addition, the course exposes students to international and local business issues, and to large companies as well as to smaller, entrepreneurial firms. Students with credit for TECH 128, 129 and 130 or for BUS 130 may not take this course for further credit. Business students with greater than 45 units will not receive credit for BUS 201.

BUS 207-3 Managerial Economics

Emphasis is upon the relevance of economic models to business decision-making and, in particular, upon the rational analysis of choice alternatives within the firm. Course will include consideration of optimizing techniques and analysis of risk, demand, production and profit in addition to examination of long-term investment decisions and business forecasting. Prerequisite: ECON 103, 105; MATH 157; 15 units. Students with credit for ECON 301 or BUS 307 may not take BUS 207 for further credit. Quantitative.

BUS 225-3 Co-op Practicum I

This is the first term of work experience for students in the Co-operative Education Program. It provides an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. This course is open only to co-op students. The co-op program co-ordinator must be contacted at the beginning of the term prior to enrolment for this course. Units for this course do not count towards the units required for an 丁香园AV degree.

BUS 237-3 Information Systems in Business

Introduces students to the knowledge and skills necessary to make full use of business information systems. Demonstrates how information systems are used by organizations to improve productivity and create competitive advantage. Provides hands on training in productivity tools including Excel, Visio, Access and Web design tools. Prerequisite: 12 units. Students may not receive credit for both BUS 237 and 337.

BUS 242-3 Introduction to Financial Management

This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts and techniques of corporate financial analysis. The goal is to provide them with the skills and understanding necessary to apply financial tools in a work-related context. Three primary financial functions are considered: management of working capital, the investment decision, and funds acquisition. The course also covers issues from financial accounting related to the development of financial statements and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 110. Special Instructions: this course is only open for credit to students in the integrated studies program within the bachelor of general studies degree.

BUS 251-3 Financial Accounting I

An introduction to financial accounting, including accounting terminology, understanding financial statements, analysis of a business entity using financial statements. Includes also time value of money and a critical review of the conventional accounting system. Prerequisite: 12 units. Quantitative.

BUS 254-3 Managerial Accounting I

Theory and methods of cost compilation for managerial planning, control and decision making; the use of budgets and analysis in planning and controlling operations, establishing supervisory and departmental responsibility, and various techniques of measuring results. Prerequisite: BUS 251; 15 units. Students with credit for BUS 324 or 328 may not take BUS 254 for further credit. Quantitative.

BUS 272-3 Behavior in Organizations

Theories, concepts and issues in the field of organizational behavior with an emphasis on individual and team processes. Core topics include employee motivation and performance, stress management, communication, work perceptions and attitudes, decision-making, team dynamics, employee involvement and conflict management. Prerequisite: 12 units.

BUS 303-3 Business, Society and Ethics

This course examines and reviews contemporary thinking on the changing role of business and business persons in the operations of society, particularly Canadian society. The course explores the changing legal, ethical and regulatory environments of business focusing on the critical alignments -- values, policies, technology and legal approaches -- between the modern organization and its broader public. Prerequisite: 60 units.

BUS 312-4 Introduction to Finance

Role and function of financial managers, financial analysis, compound interest valuation and capital budgeting, management of current assets, introduction to financial instruments and institutions. Prerequisite: BUS 254 (or 324); 60 units. Recommended: BUS 207 or ECON 301. Quantitative.

BUS 314-3 New Venture Finance

Start-up and early-stage ventures have particular financial challenges associated with the uncertain and unproven nature of the project. This course analyzes how entrepreneurs and their financial backers can spot, create and manage value. Topics covered include opportunity recognition, cash flow forecasting, valuation methodologies, financial contracts, and careful negotiations. Various sources are considered for start-up capital (private debt, angel financiers, venture capitalists, development banks), and different strategies are considered for harvesting or exiting (initial public offerings, merger, acquisition, leveraged buy-out, shut down) a venture. Prerequisite: BUS 312, 60 units.

BUS 315-4 Investments

Investments from an individual and institutional point of view. Topics include: bond valuation and the term structure of interest rates, stock valuation, portfolio theory, asset pricing models, efficient markets and portfolio performance evaluation. Prerequisite: BUS 312, 336 and 207 or ECON 301; 60 units. Quantitative.

BUS 316-3 Derivative Securities

The role derivative securities, mainly options and futures contracts, in controlling risk and enhancing profit opportunities. Valuation of derivative securities. The organization of options and futures markets and the mechanics of trading. Prerequisite: BUS 312, 336; 60 units. Students with credit for BUS 416 may not take BUS 316 for further credit. Quantitative.

BUS 320-3 Financial Accounting: Assets

In-depth coverage of the accounting methods, problems and limitations associated with assets. Alternative valuation bases will be emphasized and illustrated together with the impact on income. Integration of theory and practice in relation to the treatment of assets. Prerequisite: BUS 254; 60 units. Quantitative.

BUS 321-3 Financial Accounting: Equities

In-depth coverage of accounting, methods, problems, and limitations, associated with liabilities and owners' equity. An introduction to the unique aspects and issues of accounting for not-for-profit organizations will also be provided. Prerequisite: BUS 320-3; 60 units. Quantitative.

BUS 322-3 Intermediate Managerial Accounting

In-depth examination of important managerial accounting topics introduced in BUS 254 (e.g., transfer pricing, variance analysis) and more advanced topics (e.g., decision making under uncertainty, the value of information), focusing on providing the tools and techniques needed for the generation, analysis and dissemination of management accounting information necessary for making strategic business decisions. The course will also introduce and develop the case approach in order to prepare students for BUS 424. Prerequisite: BUS 254, 60 units.

BUS 325-3 Co-op Practicum II

This is the term semester of work experience for students in the Co-operative Education Program. It provides an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. This course is open only to co-op students. The co-op program co-ordinator must be contacted at the beginning of the term prior to enrolment for this course. Units for this course do not count towards the units required for an 丁香园AV degree.

BUS 326-3 Co-op Practicum III

This is the third term of work experience for students in the Co-operative Education Program. It provides an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. This course is open only to co-op students. The co-op program co-ordinator must be contacted at the beginning of the term prior to enrolment for this course. Units for this course do not count towards the units required for an 丁香园AV degree.

BUS 327-3 Co-op Practicum IV

This is the fourth term of work experience for students in the Co-operative Education Program. It provides an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. This course is open only to co-op students. The co-op program co-ordinator must be contacted at the beginning of the term prior to enrolment for this course. Units for this course do not count towards the units required for an 丁香园AV degree.

BUS 329-4 Income Tax for Business Decision-Making

An examination of the underlying principles, concepts and methodology of income taxation in Canada, with emphasis upon the use of current reference sources. The course focus will be upon business taxation. Prerequisite: 60 units. Corequisite: BUS 320 or permission of Faculty.

BUS 336-4 Data and Decisions II

This course is an extension of BUEC 232. It develops and applies the quantitative models that are most directly relevant to business decisions. Beginning with material on multiple regression and forecasting modeling, the course moves on to decision analysis, business simulation, quality control, and an introduction to optimization. Prerequisite: MATH 157 and BUEC 232, 60 units. Quantitative.

BUS 338-3 Foundations of Innovation

An introduction to the theory and practice of the management of technological innovation. The external environment for technological innovation is examined through investigation of national and regional systems of innovation. The internal firm capabilities for creating and sustaining innovative firms are explored in detail, from the creation of ideas through to the commercialization of new products and services. Proficiency is gained in identifying sources of innovative value, implementing processes to capture it, and creating strategies for commercialization. Prerequisite: 60 units.

BUS 341-3 Fundamentals of Marketing for Integrated Studies Program

This course is intended to be a first course in marketing management. Its purpose is to present students with the fundamentals of the marketing management process and of the importance of marketing in general. You will also develop some insight into the complex area of marketing decision-making and what marketing managers need to know to be effective. By applying fundamental marketing concepts, students will be able to solve real life marketing problems. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding consumer behavior and segmentation analysis, the management of promotion, product-related decision-making and market distribution. Uncontrollable environmental elements pertinent to marketing planning will also be discussed. Prerequisite: 60 units. This course is only open for credit to students in the Integrated Studies Program within the bachelor of general studies degree.

BUS 342-3 Foundations of Entrepreneurship

Provides an overview of entrepreneurship, where opportunities come from, and where they may be found. Prerequisite: 60 units. Students with credit for BUS 395 Special Topics (Intro to Entrepreneurship) may not take this course for further credit.

BUS 343-3 Introduction to Marketing

The environment of marketing; relation of social sciences to marketing; evaluation of marketing theory and research; assessment of demand, consumer behavior analysis; market institutions; method and mechanics of distribution in domestic, foreign and overseas markets; sales organization; advertising; new product development, publicity and promotion; marketing programs. Prerequisite: 60 units.

BUS 345-4 Marketing Research

A course in the management of marketing research. The basics of the design, conduct, and analysis of marketing research studies. Prerequisite: BUS 343, 336; 60 units; students with credit for BUS 442 may not complete BUS 345 for further credit.

BUS 346-3 International Business

Study of international environment and its impact on business behavior: cultural, social, economic and institutional factors; major functions of international business; export and import trade, foreign investment, production and marketing operations; theoretical principles, government policies, business practices. Prerequisite: 60 units.

BUS 347-3 Consumer Behavior

A study of the manner in which decisions are made in the market place, by both the ultimate consumer and the industrial buyer. Course will include consideration of consumer decision processes, individual and group influences and special cases such as brand loyalty and consumerism. Prerequisite: BUS 343; 60 units.

BUS 360W-4 Business Communication

This course is designed to assist students to improve their written and oral communication skills in business settings. The theory and practice of business communication will be presented. Topics include analysis of communication problems, message character, message monitoring, message media. Exercises in individual and group messages and presentations will be conducted. Prerequisite: 60 units. Writing.

BUS 361-3 Project Management

Introduction to the hard and soft skills of project management. Management software and techniques such as work breakdown, estimation, budgeting and status reporting are used. Applies structured processes and develops team-based skills and knowledge. Assumes no prior computing or technical knowledge. Prerequisite: 60 units.

BUS 362-4 Business Process Analysis

Prepares students to model, analyze and propose improvements to business processes. In the major project, students analyze a process within an organization and use current techniques and tools to propose changes and a supporting information system. Prerequisite: BUS 237; 60 units.

BUS 374-3 Organization Theory

This course will examine theories of organization which use the organization as a basic unit of analysis. It will show how the structure and internal processes of an organization are linked to and partially determined by forces in the external environment of the organization. Contextual factors such as the technology and corporate strategy of the organization will also be examined. Prerequisite: 60 units; BUS 272 (or 372).

BUS 381-3 Introduction to Human Resource Management

Subjects include human resource planning, job analysis and design, recruitment, employment equity, selection and placement, performance appraisal, compensation and benefits, training and development, occupational health and safety, and industrial relations. For each subject an overview of current Canadian issues and practices is presented. Prerequisite: BUS 272 (or 372); 60 units.

BUS 393-3 Commercial Law

Common law, equity, and statute law; contracts, agency, and negotiable instruments; partnership and corporation law; international commercial law. Prerequisite: 60 units. BUEC 391 is not to be taken concurrently with BUS 393.

BUS 394-3 Selected Topics in Business Administration

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interest of faculty and students. Prerequisite: as stated by the faculty at the time of offering; 60 units.

BUS 395-3 Selected Topics in Business Administration

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interest of faculty and students. Prerequisite: as stated by the faculty at the time of offering; 60 units.

BUS 403-3 Seminar in Business and Society

Focuses on and integrates many of the ethics-related topics touched upon in core business courses. Emphasis may vary and may include discussions of market failures, codes of ethics, privacy/confidentiality issues, cross-cultural business norms, social and environmental issues, organizational cultures and best practices in corporate governance. Prerequisite: 90 units, BUS 360.

BUS 410-3 Financial Institutions

An examination of financial institutions and the markets in which they operate. Topics may include: institutional structure, financial contract forms, valuation and pricing relationships, financial intermediation, financial transacting, the regulatory environment, risk measurement and hedging strategies. Prerequisite: BUS 315, 316, 360; 60 units.

BUS 413-4 Corporate Finance

Corporate decisions in the context of financial markets. Topics include: real asset investments, financing alternatives, dividend policy, working capital management, and corporate securities valuation. Prerequisite: BUS 315, 316, 360; 60 units.

BUS 417-4 Security Analysis

This course covers the historical, theoretical and practical issues involved in the market valuation of securities. Three general areas are studied: valuation of fixed income securities; valuation of equity securities; and topics in portfolio management. Prerequisite: BUS 315, 316, 360; 60 units. Students who have taken BUS 492 under the topic Security Analysis may not take BUS 417 for further credit.

BUS 418-3 International Financial Management

An introduction to international financial markets and institutions and to the management of assets and liabilities in an international/multinational setting. Topics to be covered include: exchange rate determination and management of foreign exchange risk; interest rate swaps; international portfolio management; comparative markets; and country risk. Prerequisites: BUS 315, 316, 360; 60 units.

BUS 419-3 Advanced Derivative Securities

This is a second course in derivative securities. Topics may include: extensions of the Black-Scholes model, pricing of American options, interest rate derivatives, complex derivatives and real options. Prerequisite: BUS 315, 316, 360; 60 units. Students who have taken BUS 493 under the topic Advanced Derivative Securities may not take BUS 419 for further credit.

BUS 420-3 Advanced Accounting

In-depth coverage of advanced accounting topics, specifically issues relating to business combinations and foreign currency. Consideration is also given to the interpretation and analysis of financial statements. Prerequisites: BUS 321, 360; 60 units.

BUS 421-3 Accounting Theory

Consideration of methods by which accounting theory is developed and examination of specific models including historical costs, replacement costs, resale price and price level adjustment models. Prerequisites: BUS 321, 360, BUS 207 or ECON 301; 60 units.

BUS 424-3 Advanced Managerial Accounting

Process costing; joint and by-product costing; inventory planning and control; cost accounting and statistical methods, relationship to operations research. Prerequisites: BUS 322 or 319, 336, 360; 60 units.

BUS 425-3 Co-op Practicum V

This is the fifth term of work experience for students in the Co-operative Education Program. It provides an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. This course is open only to co-op students. The co-op program co-ordinator must be contacted at the beginning of the term prior to enrolment for this course. Units for this course do not count towards the units required for an 丁香园AV degree.

BUS 426-3 Auditing and Assurance: Concepts and Methods

A study of the conceptual foundations and the nature and purpose of the external audit function. The course will also discuss some of the more recent developments in auditing such as comprehensive auditing, computer auditing, and the use of statistical methodology in auditing. Prerequisite: BUS 321, 360 and 60 units.

BUS 427-3 Financial Statement Analysis

Financial statement analysis using financial information as part of the decision making process. The focus will be on the use of financial information to assess and value equity securities. Prerequisite: BUS 321, 312, 360; 60 units.

BUS 430-3 Cross-Cultural Management

This course examines the major similarities and differences in management systems and practices in a variety of countries, including western Europe, East Asia, Middle East, and Latin America. Topics include the following: comparative management frameworks, managing cultural differences, cross-cultural business negotiations, and international human resource management. Prerequisite: BUS 272; 60 units. Students with credit for BUS 380 may not take BUS 430 for further credit. Recommended: BUS 346

BUS 431-3 Business with East Asian Countries

This course examines the opportunities and challenges of doing business with the Pacific Rim countries such as China, Japan and Korea. Topics include the following: the political and economic systems as they affect foreign investment; social and cultural systems as they affect management practices; the conduct of business negotiations for market entry; and marketing strategies. Prerequisite: BUS 346, 360, and one of BUS 430 or 432; 60 units.

BUS 432-3 International Human Resource Management

Significance of multinational complexity and diversity (cultural, economic, demographic, etc.) to the human resource function. Interplay among human resource functions (employee procurement, allocation, utilization), types of employees, and countries of operation. Prerequisite: BUS 360 and one of BUS 381 or 374; 60 units. Recommended: BUS 346.

BUS 434-3 Foreign Market Entry

Examines various topics related to a firm's entry into international markets and the means of sustaining a formidable presence vis-a-vis competitors in foreign markets. Begins with an overview of the historical evolution of the globalization process, the internationalization process of individual firms, challenges that internationalizing firms face in terms of differences in culture and political risk among various host markets entered, and models of multinational companies, and then builds on this background in providing an overview and in-depth coverage of important entry modes such as licensing/franchising, JVs/alliances, acquisitions/mergers with specific focus on managing these modes of entry in an international setting. Prerequisite: BUS 346 and 360; 60 units. Students who have taken BUS 492 (Topic: Foreign Market Entry) may not take this course for further credit.

BUS 435-3 Management of International Firms

Strategic requirements for the management of multinational corporations. Firm-specific and institutional challenges facing global managers in formulating and implementing profitable strategies. Prerequisite: BUS 346, 360 and one of BUS 430 or 432; 60 units.

BUS 437-3 Decision Analysis in Business

A seminar in the use of Bayesian techniques in business decisions. Prerequisite: BUS 336, 360; 60 units.

BUS 440-4 Simulation in Management Decision-making

Development and use of simulation models as an aid in making complex management decisions. Hands on use of business related tools for computer simulation. Issues related to design and validation of simulation models, the assessment of input data, and the interpretation and use of simulation output. Prerequisite: BUS 336, 360; 60 units.

BUS 443-3 New Product Development and Design

Understand how to develop and launch new products that will be successful with customers. Students will learn to: identify product/service opportunities; generate and evaluate concepts; develop concepts into products; launch new products. Prerequisite: 60 units; BUS 360, 343.

BUS 444-3 Business to Business Marketing

This course deals with the marketing of products and services to industrial and other non-consumer sector buyers. The student will be expected to apply previously acquired marketing skills to purchasing situations which arise between organizations. Due to the nature of manufacturing activity in this province, industrial marketing will be approached from a resource industry based standpoint where discussions permit. Prerequisite: BUS 343, 360; 60 units; students with credit for BUS 344 may not complete BUS 444 for further credit.

BUS 445-3 Customer Analytics

Exposes students to the art of using analytic tools from across the spectrum of data mining and modeling to provide powerful competitive advantage in business. Students will learn to recognize when a method should or should not be used, what data is required, and how to use the software tools. Areas covered include database marketing, geospatial marketing and fundamental strategic and tactical decisions such as segmentation, targeting and allocating resources to the marketing mix. Prerequisite: BUS 343, 336, 360; 60 units.

BUS 446-4 Marketing Strategy

Marketing strategy focuses on the analysis of market problems and opportunities and the development of appropriate strategies. Topics include: analytical techniques, strategic planning methods and managerial problems of planning. Case analysis and problem solving will be the major orientation of the course. Prerequisite: BUS 312, 347, 360; 60 units.

BUS 447-3 Global Marketing Management

The marketing of goods and services in an international context, with emphasis on Pacific Rim countries. Theoretical concepts, environmental influences. Researching and forecasting international markets. The management of international marketing. Prerequisite: BUS 343, 360; 60 units. Recommended: BUS 346.

BUS 448-4 Integrated Marketing Communications

An integrative approach to the study of promotion including advertising publicity, personal selling and sales promotion; evaluation of the role promotion has in marketing and the economy; formulation and analysis of promotional goals, planning, organizing and controlling; utilization of market research studies; forecasting, budgeting, media selection; promotion institutions. Prerequisite: BUS 347, 360; 60 units.

BUS 449-3 Ethical Issues in Marketing

A critical examination of topics such as consumerism, marketing ethics, and social responsibility, efficiency of marketing or ecological marketing. The particular emphasis may vary depending on the interests of the class and instructor. Prerequisite: BUS 343, 360; 60 units.

BUS 450-3 Emerging Technologies for Business

Develops abilities to monitor social, cultural, commercial, political and technical developments to forecast and assess emerging technologies. Forecasting methods including expert opinion, trend analysis and scenario construction will be discussed. Selected emerging technologies will be examined through invited speakers and videos. Prerequisite: 60 units, BUS 338, 360.

BUS 451-8 Project in International Marketing

Addresses a key international marketing issue facing a Norwegian or other European firm with interests in or expansion plans for North America. These firms will be identified by our partner institution, BI Norwegian School of Management, in consultation with prospective students. Prerequisite: 80 units; four 400-level marketing courses. This course is available only to students from the BI Norwegian School of Management who are on an exchange at 丁香园AV under the special program agreement.

BUS 452-3 Strategic Management of Innovation

Through readings, cases and lectures, students learn to develop and implement strategy within the context of high technology businesses and other organizations in which innovation and commercialization of intangible assets is of profound importance. Well suited for students interested in working as consultants or analysts. Prerequisite: 60 units, BUS 338, 360. Students with credit for BUS 492-3 when offered as Strategic Management of Innovation may not complete this course for further credit.

BUS 453-3 Sustainable Innovation

Challenges associated with continuing innovation are examined and students work to generate innovative solutions by challenging existing economic models. Students learn about sustainable opportunity, recognition, and screening, and understand how great ideas to 'save the plant' can get off the ground. Prerequisite: 60 units, BUS 360. Students with credit for BUS 494 when offered as Sustainable Innovation may not complete this course for further credit.

BUS 456-4 Honors Seminar I

One of a cohort of three courses presented at the Segal Graduate School of Business for senior students enrolled in the undergraduate program in Business Administration. This course is part of a 12 unit seminar program fulfilling the requirements of the honors portion of the degree requirements. Each full-time one term program emphasizes current issues in business and society, industry interaction, and dialogue and discussion as conduits for student centred learning. Prerequisite: 105 units, 3.5 CGPA, or permission of the faculty. Corequisite: BUS 457, 458.

BUS 457-4 Honors Seminar II

One of a cohort of three courses presented at the Segal Graduate School of Business for senior students enrolled in the undergraduate program in Business Administration. This course is part of a 12 unit seminar program fulfilling the requirements of the honors portion of the degree requirements. Each full-time one term program emphasizes current issues in business and society, industry interaction, and dialogue and discussion as conduits for student centred learning. Prerequisite: 105 units, 3.5 CGPA, or permission of the faculty. Corequisite: BUS 456, 458.

BUS 458-4 Honors Seminar III

One of a cohort of three courses presented at the Segal Graduate School of Business for senior students enrolled in the undergraduate program in Business Administration. This course is part of a 12 unit seminar program fulfilling the requirements of the honors portion of the degree requirements. Each full-time one term program emphasizes current issues in business and society, industry interaction, and dialogue and discussion as conduits for student centred learning. Prerequisite: 105 units, 3.5 CGPA, or permission of the faculty. Corequisite: BUS 456, 457.

BUS 459-3 Services Marketing

Increases students' sensitivity to the marketing concepts previously studied as applied to service industries, and familiarizes students with the management problems of service marketing managers. Prerequisite: 60 units; BUS 343, 347 and 360. Students who have taken BUS 490-495 under the same topic may not take this course for further credit.

BUS 462-3 Business Intelligence

Utilizes technology to support analysis and decision making abilities by identifying, analyzing and effectively reporting important business information. Concepts of data warehousing, data mining and visualizing data are introduced. A variety of software applications are used to demonstrate tools and techniques that support analysis and decision making for managers. Prerequisite: BUS 336, 360; 60 units. Corequisite: BUS 336 can be taken concurrently.

BUS 464-3 Data Management and IS Audit

Focuses on the use of integrated database management systems in organizations and their application to IS audit and security. Students analyze data models and create business reports based on SQL. SQL queries are designed for audit and information security purposes. The CoBIT framework is used to understand foundations of IS audit. Prerequisite: BUS 360, 362 (or CMPT 370), 60 units.

BUS 466-3 Web-Enabled Business

Explores strategic issues and technologies in contemporary web-based business, from the evolution of business applications on the Internet through to contemporary Open Source and Web 2.0 applications. In depth exploration of new technology and business applications related to these technologies. Prerequisite: BUS 237, 360; 60 units.

BUS 467-3 Social Perspectives on Information Systems

The course uses critical theory to look beyond the normative and prescriptive industrial view of information systems as purely effective and efficiency seeking and engages the often latent and complex hegemonic interactions between technology and society. Prerequisite: BUS 360; 60 units. Students who have taken BUS 458 may not take this course for further credit

BUS 468-3 Managing Information Technology for Business Value

Focuses both on current issues (e.g. build/buy, outsourcing, alignment) and emerging issues (e.g. social networking, utility computing, knowledge management and privacy) in obtaining value from information technology. Prerequisite: BUS 237, 360; 90 units. Recommended: BUS 362.

BUS 472-3 Seminar in Organizational Behavior

Advanced topics in organizational behavior. Specific emphasis may vary depending on special interest of faculty. However, general content will extend basic theories and problem descriptions covered in BUS 272 and 374 and will include advanced organizational theory and special topics in personnel. Prerequisite: BUS 272 (or 372) or 374; 360; 60 units.

BUS 473-4 Operations Management

The management of operating systems including allocation and scheduling of resources; control of costs, inventories, quality, and manpower; design of operating systems including location, layout and manpower; establishment of work methods and standards. Prerequisite: BUS 336, 360; 60 units.

BUS 474-3 Supply Chain Management

Exploration of the entire network of companies that work to design, produce, distribute, service and recycle their goods and services to customers. Efficient flow of information, material and finances along the entire chain allows firms to collaborate in a manner that benefits both corporations and customers. Analysis of the broader supply chain enables improvements in procurement, customer response time, risk sharing, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and transportation and global logistics. Prerequisite: 60 units; BUS 360 and 336. Students who have taken BUS 490-495 under this topic may not take this course for further credit.

BUS 477-4 New Venture Planning

Emphasis will vary but may include in any given term consideration of small business in the Canadian economy, career comparisons in small and large businesses, evaluation of new ventures, organization, capitalization, planning, marketing and financial management. Prerequisite: BUS 312, 343, 360; 90 units.

BUS 478-3 Strategy

Integration of the various areas of business for the purpose of analysing and recommending strategies for planning and decision-making within the firm and a defined environment. Prerequisite: BUS 207 (or ECON 301), 312, 343, 360W and either BUS 374 or 381; 90 units.

BUS 480-3 Negotiation/Conflict Resolution for Integrated Studies Programs

Overall, the course will be a combination of theory, discussion, instructor demonstration, skill practice in large and small groups and small group practice of the four-stage negotiation/conflict resolution model/process. The students in this course will learn about and be able to discuss interest-based negotiation and conflict resolution theory, strategize and plan for various negotiations and conflict situations and be able to put into practice a practical, efficient and productive process for negotiating agreements and resolving conflict. Prerequisite: BUS 360; 60 units. This course is only open for credit to students in the Integrated Studies Program within the bachelor of general studies degree.

BUS 481-3 Recruitment and Selection

Design and administration of recruiting and selections mechanisms. Analysis of procedures and skills that are used to translate strategic objectives into staffing decisions. How these mechanisms are affected by internal and external factors such as person-organization fit, labor markets, government legislation and technology. Prerequisite: BUS 381and 360; 60 units.

BUS 482-3 Performance Management

The design and implementation of performance management systems. How these systems articulate organizational mission, strategy and goals, provide organizational and individual standards, and integrate systems and procedures within the context of organizational culture and practices. Prerequisite: 60 units; BUS 272, 381 and 360.

BUS 484-3 Employment Systems

Examination of the day-to-day administration of various employment systems in both unionized and non-unionized settings. Employment systems have implications for how conflicts between employee and employer interests are resolved, for the attainment of due process in the workplace, and for the flexibility and efficiency of work organization. Characteristics and outcomes of various employment systems will be examined. Prerequisite: 60 units; BUS 381 and 360.

BUS 485-3 Negotiations and Conflict Management

Negotiation is the art and science of securing agreements between two or more parties that are interdependent and who are seeking to maximize their outcomes. The purpose of this course is to understand the theory and processes of negotiation as it is practiced in a variety of settings. The course will allow participants the opportunity to develop these skills experientially and to understand negotiation in useful analytical frameworks. Prerequisite: 60 units; BUS 272, 360, and either 374 or 381. Students with credit for BUEC 485 may not take BUS 485 for further credit.

BUS 486-3 Leadership

Addresses theoretical foundation and research associated with leadership, including a critical assessment of what leaders do. Issues such as gender and leadership, leadership ethics, and culture and leadership will be examined. Prerequisite: 60 units; BUS 272, 360, and either 374 or 381. Students who have taken BUS 490-495 under this topic may not take this course for further credit.

BUS 487-3 Organizational Development and Change Management

Theories and methods of planned change in organizations with an emphasis on the psychological, cultural and structural issues of implementing change. Prerequisite: BUS 360, 60 units, BUS 374 or 381.

BUS 488-3 Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Interpersonal and group behavior in organizational contexts, including group development, team building, interpersonal communications, interpersonal conflict, group problem-solving and decision-making. Prerequisite: BUS 360, 60 units, BUS 374 or 381.

BUS 489-3 Management Practices for Sustainability

Businesses are realigning and in some cases, reinventing their organizations toward more sustainable business models. Management systems and initiatives will be examined that enable organizations to reduce their firms' negative environmental and social impacts while, in many cases, increasing profits and competitive advantage. Prerequisite: BUS 360 and 374; 60 units. Students who have taken BUS 457 cannot take this course for further credit

BUS 490-3 Selected Topics in Business Administration

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interest of faculty and students. Prerequisite: as stated by the faculty at the time of offering; 60 units. This course is only open for credit to students in the Integrated Studies Program within the Bachelor of General Studies degree completion program.

BUS 491-3 Selected Topics in Business Administration

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interest of faculty and students. Prerequisite: as stated by the faculty at the time of offering; 60 units. This course is only open for credit to students in the Integrated Studies Program within the Bachelor of General Studies degree completion program.

BUS 492-3 Selected Topics in Business Administration

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: as stated by the faculty at the time of offering; 60 units.

BUS 493-3 Selected Topics in Business Administration

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: as stated by the faculty at the time of offering; 60 units.

BUS 494-3 Selected Topics in Business Administration

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: as stated by the faculty at the time of offering; 60 units.

BUS 495-3 Selected Topics in Business Administration

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: as stated by the faculty at the time of offering; 60 units.

BUS 496-5 Selected Topics in Business Administration

The subject matter will vary from term to term depending upon the interests of faculty and students. Prerequisite: as stated by the faculty at the time of offering; 60 units.

BUS 498-3 Directed Studies

Independent reading and research on topics selected in consultation with the supervising instructor. Prerequisite: permission of the faculty; 60 units.

BUS 499-5 Directed Studies

An intensive and independent reading and research course on topics selected in consultation with the supervising instructor, and approved by the dean of the faculty. Prerequisite: permission of the faculty; 60 units.

BUS 507-4 Managerial Economics

The course combines economic theory and quantitative methods techniques to develop models and rules for managing resources efficiently. Prerequisite: introductory statistics/computing/mathematics, or permission of the instructor.

BUS 512-4 Introduction to Business Finance

An overview of the investment and financing decisions of firms. Topics to be covered include valuation, the capital expenditure decision, financial markets, and financial and dividend policy. Prerequisite: BUS 507 and 528 or permission of the instructor.

BUS 527-3 Financial Accounting

Concepts, principles and contemporary issues in financial accounting from the user perspective. Prerequisite: introductory statistics, computing, calculus or permission of the instructor.

BUS 528-3 Managerial Accounting

Concepts and principles of managerial accounting focussing on the use of accounting information by internal decision makers. Prerequisite: BUS 527 or equivalent course.

BUS 536-4 Quantitative Methods in Management

The objective of this course is to supply prospective managers with the skills necessary to make effective use of formal quantitative analyses, whether those analyses are performed by themselves or by a technical specialist. The course is intended for students with diffuse interests and diverse backgrounds who nevertheless have a common objective of enhancing their abilities to confront complex management decisions in a practical fashion. Prerequisite: introductory statistics/computing/mathematics, or permission of the instructor.

BUS 543-4 Introductory Graduate Marketing

The marketing of products and related services to business and other non-consumer sector buyers. Prerequisite: introductory statistics/computing/mathematics, or permission of the instructor.

BUS 550-2 Financial Accounting

Concepts and principles in financial accounting from the user perspective.

BUS 551-2 Managerial Accounting

The use of accounting information for managerial decisions. Prerequisite: BUS 550 or equivalent.

BUS 552-4 Managerial Economics

Applications of economic theory to business problems.

BUS 553-2 Quantitative Business Methods

The use of quantitative or statistical techniques in managerial decision making.

BUS 554-2 Management Information Systems

The design and implementation of information systems to provide appropriate and timely information to management.

BUS 555-4 Managerial Finance

An overview of investment and financing decisions of the firm, including valuation, capital expenditures, financial markets, dividend and financial policy. Prerequisite: BUS 550 and 553 or equivalent.

BUS 556-4 Marketing Management

An introduction to the application of pricing, promotion, channel selection and product planning to marketing decisions.

BUS 557-4 Human Relations Management/Organization Behavior

Issues in the behavior of people in organizations, and human resource management practices that influence employee behavior.

BUS 558-3 Special Topics

BUS 559-4 Special Topics

BUS 560-3 Directed Studies

Prerequisite: requires prior permission of the academic director.

BUS 561-2 Special Topics

BUS 562-2 Special Topics

BUS 572-4 Organizations and Human Resource Management

This course introduces students to theories of organizational behavior and organization theory. The student will be expected to develop an understanding of issues in the management of people and work and the design and functioning of organizations. The course will cover concepts of motivation, leadership, decision-making, power and politics, structure, environments and organizational effectiveness. The course will also introduce students to the major professional fields in organizational behavior, industrial relations, personnel, and organizational development. Prerequisite: introductory statistics/computing/mathematics, or permission of the instructor.

BUS 601-2 Data and Decision-Making

This course explores the application of quantitative methods to managerial decision-making. Topics will include data analysis and statistical description, sampling and statistical inference, and regression analysis. Case studies are used to help managers cope with decision-making in complex and uncertain circumstances.

BUS 602-4 International Management

Will examine the international context of business including global trends in international trade, analyses of emerging markets, strategic alliances, and the human, cultural and ethical issues arising from doing business abroad.

BUS 603-4 Structure and Change in Organizations

This course applies contemporary organizational theory to the managerial challenges of entrepreneurial, corporate, public sector and not-for-profit organizations in the areas of organizational structure and change, adapting the organizations to their changing environment, and articulating alternate plans for organizational survival (and where possible, growth).

BUS 604-4 Organizational Change and Development

An examination of the concepts, principles and assumptions of organization development.

BUS 606-4 Finance

Provides a solid grounding in the principles of business finance. Students are introduced to important financial tools and gain an appreciation of how business decisions impact financial performance and shareholder value.

BUS 607-4 Strategy

Analysis of strategic issues affecting the success of the total enterprise and its sub-units. The course includes industry analysis, internal analysis of the core competencies and value chains that enable corporate and business level strategies, the evolution of strategy and how that occurs in different environments and organizational types, and implementation issues organizations face when enacting strategies.

BUS 610-2 Directed Studies in Business Administration

Individual study with a faculty member. The course outline must be approved by the graduate program committee.

BUS 611-4 Directed Studies in Business Administration

Individual study with a faculty member. The course outline must be approved by the graduate program committee.

BUS 612-4 Directed Studies in Business Administration

Individual study with a faculty member. The course outline must be approved by the graduate program committee.

BUS 615-4 Marketing Management

An analysis of the strategic consideration of marketing management and their impact on the firm and its competitors.

BUS 621-4 Information Technology and Organizational Transformation

A seminar format will be used to discuss the concepts and frameworks essential to the effective management of information technology. Our focus will be on the strategic role that information systems play in organizations, their structure and components, and various perspectives on how to plan and manage this technology.

BUS 632-2 Operations Management

Focuses on the processes by which goods and services are produced and the impact of operations on corporate strategy and elements in the value chain.

BUS 651-4 Managerial Economics

The application of modern microeconomic theory to problems of managerial decision-making. The importance of both economic models and quantitative applications are explained. Topics include demand, cost and productivity analysis; the analysis of market structure and firm strategy, international competition and trade; organizational economics; and the analysis of risk, uncertainty and information.

BUS 652-3 Special Topics in Business Administration

Course content varies from term to term. Specific course outlines must receive prior approval of the graduate program committee.

BUS 653-2 Special Topics in Business Administration

Course content varies from term to term. Specific course outlines must receive prior approval of the graduate program committee.

BUS 654-2 Special Topics in Business Administration

Course content varies from term to term. Specific course outlines must receive prior approval of the graduate program committee.

BUS 655-2 Special Topics in Business Administration

Course content varies from term to term. Specific course outlines must receive prior approval of the graduate program committee.

BUS 660-4 Special Topics in Business Administration

Course content varies from term to term. Specific course outlines and bibliographies must receive prior approval of the graduate program committee.

BUS 661-4 Special Topics in Business Administration

Course content varies from term to term. Specific course outlines and bibliographies must receive prior approval of the graduate program committee.

BUS 662-3 Negotiations

Negotiation is the art and science of securing agreements between two or more parties that are interdependent and who are seeking to maximize their outcomes. The central issues of this course deal with understanding behavior of individuals, groups and organizations in the context of competitive situations.

BUS 663-4 Special Topics in Business Administration

Course content varies from term to term. specific course outlines and bibliographies must receive prior approval of the graduate program committee.

BUS 670-4 Financial Accounting

The development and analysis of financial statements and their role in financial and strategic decisions. Students with credit for MBA 670 may not complete this course for further credit

BUS 681-4 Leadership and Teamwork

Leadership theory, interpersonal relations and group dynamics in organizational life, and the development of perceptual and communication skills in small groups.

BUS 688-4 Industrial Relations

Collective bargaining, the collective agreement, work stoppages, arbitration and the legal environments.

BUS 689-3 Special Topics in Business Administration

Course content varies from term to term. Specific course outlines and bibliographies must receive prior approval of the graduate program committee.

BUS 691-2 Business and Government

Examines the rationale for and nature of government intervention, and the impact of public policies on business.

BUS 696-6 Applied Project

Students will undertake a strategic firm analysis or public policy analysis (public sector students). Students may undertake other types of projects with permission of the executive MBA director. The project is submitted to the library. Prerequisite: BUS 607, 691.

BUS 698-4 Directed Studies in Business Administration

Individual study with a faculty member. The course outline must be approved by the graduate program committee.

BUS 701-2 Strategy

Strategic managment requires a dynamically oriented analysis of markets, industries and the companies within those industries. The goal of strategic management is to proactively develop strategies to create and sustain competitive advantage. Participants will gain an understanding of what strategy is, how it is constrained, formulated, developed and implemented.

BUS 702-3 Marketing Management

An introduction to the application of pricing, promotion, channel selection and product planning to marketing decisions. The strategic consideration of marketing management and its impact on the firm will be discussed.

BUS 703-3 Managerial Economics

Applications of economic theory to business problems. The importance of economic models and quantitative applications will be explained. Topics include demand, cost and productivity analysis; the analysis of market structure and firm strategy; and the analysis of risk, uncertainty and information.

BUS 704-3 Leadership and Team Building

Using laboratory education methods, this course will provide students with personalized feedback and coaching on interpersonal skills. Skills like leadership, coaching, team building, persuading, negotiating and managing conflict will be refined. Students will also be exposed to methods in observing and influencing group processes.

BUS 705-3 Financial/Managerial Accounting

Analysis of financial statements and their role in organizational life. Concepts and principles in financial accounting from a user perspective. The use of accounting information for managerial decisions.

BUS 706-2 Data and Decisions

The use of quantitative or statistical techniques in managerial decision-making.

BUS 707-2 Ethical Decision Making

An examination and review of contemporary thinking on the changing role of business and business persons in the operations of society. The course explores the changing legal, ethical, and regulatory environments of business focusing on the critical alignments of values, policies, technology and legal approaches between the modern organization and its broader public.

BUS 708-3 Finance

An overview of investment and financing decisions of the firm, including valuation, capital expenditures, financial markets, dividend and financial policy. Prerequisite: 705.

BUS 709-3 Managing Information

This course will introduce students to the theories and practices concerning the management and the application of Information Technology (IT) in organizations. Skills in analyzing complex situations in a holistic manner will be reinforced through the use of case methods. Technical aspects of information technology will be discussed.

BUS 710-3 Emerging Markets

This course focuses on managerial challenges facing firms that operate (or intend to operate) in emerging markets, and ways in which these challenges can be addressed. Such challenges refer to interfaces between firms and elements in their internal and external environments.

BUS 711-3 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Students will learn about interest-based negotiation and conflict resolution theory, strategize and plan for various negotiations and conflict situations and be able to put into practice a practical, efficient, and productive process for negotiating agreements and resolving conflict.

BUS 712-2 Cross-Cultural Management

Exposure to the dilemmas and opportunities that arise within international and multicultural work environments needed in dealing with a global business environment. Strategies for adopting organizational practices that address these issues will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the management of people and groups in international organizations. The focus of the course is on the interaction between people in international work settings rather than interactions between specific countries and/or cultures.

BUS 713-4 Essays

Students will undertake an essay that will generally fall into two of the following three categories: 1. an industry analysis; 2. a firm level analysis; 3. a regional analysis. Other topics of analyses will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Prerequisite: 30 units of course work in the MBA program.

BUS 714-3 New Ventures

The purpose of this course is to teach the basic skills of venturing - how to translate an entrepreneurial vision into action. The course also provides an opportunity for participants to explore their personal situation and assess the desirability of an entrepreneurial career.

BUS 715-3 Operations Management

Students will examine the processes and methods that enable organizations to achieve better productivity, quality, time and information performance. Design and control aspects of effective operations management as they relate to service and manufacturing entities will also be discussed. The course will explore the management of operating systems, including allocation and scheduling of resources; control of costs, inventories, quality, and manpower; design of operating systems including location, layout and manpower; establishment of work methods and standards.

BUS 716-3 Sustainability

Students will explore how businesses are realigning or reinventing their organizations toward more sustainable business models. Developments that enable organizations to reduce their firms' negative environmental and social impacts while increasing profits and competitive advantage will be discussed. Students will also learn about management systems and initiatives for improving the environmental and social performance of organizations and the business system as a whole.

BUS 717-1.50 Essays (completion)

BUS 718-4 Strategic Management/Comprehensive Examination

A capstone course in strategy that integrates material learned in the program's more micro-focused courses, this course focuses on the development and implementation of organizational-level strategies. This course satisfies the comprehensive exam requirement. Prerequisite: 30 units of course work in the MBA program.

BUS 727-0 MBA Internship

Two to eight month internship is for the MBA students and takes place in their last semester. Approved entrepreneurial projects will also be accepted. The associate directors of the Business Career Management Centre must be contacted prior to registration for this course. Students must be current graduate students in the MBA program, and must have a CGPA and previous SGPA of at least 3.0.

BUS 728-0 Research Internship

Students in a PhD program may substitute Research Intership for Internship. A supervised research assistantship of two to eight months involving research-related activities such as the design, collection, review, analysis and reporting of research related data. Prerequisite: 丁香园AV to a PhD program.

BUS 750-4 Managing Technological Innovation

This course examines successful product and process innovations in industry, as well as the effective organization and management of the technological change process in new ventures, multi-divisional and multinational enterprises.

BUS 751-4 Managerial Economics for Technology Firms

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic concepts in microeconomics and to explore the relevance of economic reasoning to managerial decision-making, both tactical and strategic. The importance of economic concepts, economic models and quantitative applications will be emphasized and applied to problems regularly encountered by technology managers.

BUS 752-4 Strategic Management of Technology-Based Firms

This course deals with how technology-based firms develop and implement strategies to create competitive advantage. The module treats strategy at two levels of analysis: (a) the overall strategy of the firm and (b) the technology strategy of the firm.

BUS 753-2 Ethics and Corporate Responsibility

This course addresses how to navigate the moral quandaries, issues and debates raised by direct participants and stakeholders in the high-tech economy. Topics include character building practices, moral stages in the high-tech career, corporate social responsibility, the role of reputation capital in the high-tech firm, and the moral and legal obligations of the expert.

BUS 754-4 Marketing Tech-based Products and Services

What differentiates high-tech markets from more traditional ones is the environment 鈭氣墺 shrinking product life cycles, rapid changes in information and knowledge and great uncertainty about competitors. This course is designed to teach strategies for developing and executing marketing strategies in technology-intensive markets.

BUS 755-2 Topics in International Business

This course will address emerging issues in international business relevant to technology intensive firms. Globalization means that cross-cultural business interactions have become more commonplace.

BUS 756-4 Strategic Use of Information and Knowledge

This course will demonstrate, through cases and discussion, how information can be used to support decision-making, monitor operations and enable global communications. Topics will include knowledge management and information technology to support a learning organization.

BUS 758-4 Business Operations Design

The Business Operations Design course integrates organizational theory and operations management theory to provide a working knowledge of the key elements involved in designing and operating organizations. The aim is to introduce students to the best current thinking for creating effective organizational configurations that realize a desired strategy and achieve the accompanying performance.

BUS 759-4 Special Topics

This course provides flexibility to address emergent topics in Technology Management.

BUS 761-2 Leadership for the Technology Driven Enterprise

Developing and balancing critical management competencies at the individual, interpersonal, team and organizational levels. Focus is on effective organization, motivation and leadership.

BUS 762-4 Project Management

In high technology firms, projects are a way of life. The introduction of a new product or service, the redesign of an information system, and the opening of a new warehouse are all examples of projects that the technology-driven manager may encounter. This course demonstrates how complexity can be managed in a manner that increases the probability of project success. As a course assignment, students develop their own plan for the project/internship phase of the program.

BUS 763-2 Managing Self and Others: An Organizational Simulation

An intensive 3-day simulation where students discover what they would actually do when confronted with the reality of working in a company with multiple interdependencies, financial and geographical constraints and a complex and changing environment. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.

BUS 764-4 Financing the Organization

The objective is to teach the foundations of applied finance with respect to the capital raising process and the creation of finance-able business plans. A company 'life cycle' approach to financial development is utilized and topics explored include the entrepreneurial process, angel and venture capital financing, legal entities and capital structure, term sheet negotiations, business valuation techniques, going public, debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, financial contracting.

BUS 766-4 Financial and Managerial Accounting

Concepts and principles in financial accounting from the user perspective and the use of accounting information for managerial decision-making.

BUS 770-2 Special Topics

BUS 771-2 Special Topics

BUS 772-2 Special Topics

BUS 773-2 Special Topics

BUS 774-4 Special Topics

BUS 776-4 Special Topics in Biotechnology

BUS 778-4 Directed Studies in Management of Technology

Individual study with a faculty member. A course outline must be approved by the graduate program committee.

BUS 780-6 Applied Project

Students will undertake a strategic business analysis and write an extended essay jointly supervised by a 丁香园AV faculty member and an industry partner. The Management of Technology program director and a faculty member will negotiate the purpose, content and deliverables of each project with the student and the sponsoring organization.

BUS 781-3 Applied Project (Completion)

BUS 801-3 Financial Modeling Tools

An introduction to elements of mathematics and computational techniques employed in finance and financial risk management. An introduction to programming tools, e.g. VBA, Matlab, and an object oriented programming language (e.g. C++).

BUS 802-3 Financial Economics I

An introductory course in the theory of finance and investor behavior, financial decision-making under uncertainty as well as capital market equilibrium.

BUS 803-3 Financial Econometrics

Financial econometrics for testing asset pricing models and portfolio performance measurement.

BUS 804-3 Strategic Analysis for Wealth Management

Will teach students to analyse the competitive prospects for a given industry as well as specific companies within that industry. It will also include analysis of strategic choices in the financial services industry.

BUS 805-3 Financial Economics II

A survey of asset pricing models including linear factor models, CAPM, and arbitrage models. Multi-period consumption, portfolio choice, and asset pricing models; continuous-time consumption and portfolio choice; behavioral finance and asset pricing; asset pricing with differential information.

BUS 806-2 Client Relationship and Leadership Effectiveness I

Emphasizes how to become an effective investment counsellor. Topics covered will include leadership styles, client relationship development, interpersonal communication, coaching/counselling strategies and skills, conflict and team management, and performance measurement. Information systems for effective client relationship management will also be covered.

BUS 807-2 Client Relationship and Leadership Effectiveness II

This course is a continuation of the concepts in BUS 806.

BUS 808-2 Client Relationship and Leadership Effectiveness Practice

Assists students in developing self-awareness and the ability to evaluate their leadership. Covers personal leadership plans, effective leadership practices and reflection-in-action and life-long learning practices.

BUS 809-3 Equity Security Analysis and Portfolio Management I

An introduction to portfolio management, equity valuation, debt valuation, and performance and risk measurement.

BUS 810-3 Fixed Income Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

The term structure of interest rates, fixed income returns, yield-spread analysis, sources of risk in fixed income securities, and embedded options.

BUS 811-3 International Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

Extends equilibrium asset pricing models to an international context and analyses the implications on equity and fixed income security analysis and portfolio management. Students will be introduced to various international market indices and the role of international securities in investment portfolios. Currency hedging will also be covered.

BUS 812-3 Tax and Estate Planning

Provides students with an understanding of the implications of taxes and intergenerational wealth transfer on portfolio management. It will review basic elements of the tax system, tax-efficient investment vehicles and estate planning. Specific examples of the effect of these factors on investors' portfolios will be considered. This course will be taught in the context of Canadian tax law, but will also contain selected coverage of the tax codes of other countries, including the U.S. Mechanisms for implementing investors' charitable concerns will also be considered.

BUS 813-2 Ethics, Wealth Management and the Securities Industry

Reviews the regulatory framework for investment managers and analyses the types of ethical considerations that might arise. Specific topics will include the importance of knowing the client, the nature of fiduciary obligations, suitability, standards of care (i.e., the prudent person and produce expert rules) and the identification and proper management of conflicts of interest.

BUS 814-3 Derivative Securities I

An introductory course in derivative securities that includes pricing as well as the use of derivative securities in portfolio management and structured transactions.

BUS 815-4 Portfolio Theory

A study of optimum portfolio selections and diversification of financial assets including cash vis-a-vis different classes of utility functions of final wealth. Also, an examination of the behavior of speculative prices and rates of return. Prerequisite: ECON 331. Offered once a year. This is the same course as BUS 815.

BUS 816-3 Strategic Asset Allocation

Assumptions underlying the Capital Asset Pricing Model are relaxed to allow for specific views on asset returns, and to allow for the expected future consumption needs of a given investor to be considered at a strategic level.

BUS 817-4 Theory of Capital Markets

A study of capital market equilibrium theories, risk allocation, valuation models under perfect and imperfect markets and their empirical testing. Prerequisite: ECON 331, 835. Offered once a year. This is the same course as BUS 817.

BUS 818-3 Derivative Securities II

Extensions of advanced topics beyond those covered BUS 802 and 805. Prerequisite: BUS 814 (co-requisite acceptable).

BUS 819-3 Final Project for GAWM Students

Students will be required to complete a written project equivalent to one full course. A project will generally represent successful research on a topic in asset and wealth management. The project will be supervised by faculty members, but members of the broad investment management community may also participate in the supervisory committee as second readers when appropriate. We hope that topics proposed by members of the Business Council may be suitable from time to time.

BUS 820-2 Final Project (Completion)

BUS 821-2 Final Project for Financial Risk Management Students (Completion)

BUS 823-3 Equity Security Analysis and Portfolio Management II

The valuation of equity securities, including company and industry analysis, financial statement analysis and valuation models.

BUS 824-3 Law and Regulation of Financial Institutions

A review of securities law in Canada, US and the EU. Overview of how, and by whom, financial intermediaries are regulated, Canada: Bank Act, Bank of Canada, OSFI. US: Federal Reserve, SEC, OCC, FDIC, etc.

BUS 856-4 Special Topics in Financial Risk Management

A course outline must be approved by the Business Graduate Program Committee.

BUS 857-3 Numerical Methods

Computational tools for financial analysis, financial engineering and risk management.

BUS 859-4 Directed Studies in Financial Risk Management

Individual study with a faculty member. A course outline must be approved by the Business Graduate Program Committee.

BUS 863-3 Operational Risk Management

Tools for identifying, measuring, monitoring and mitigating operational risks. Techniques include causal modeling and simulation.

BUS 864-3 Credit Risk Management

Credit risk management with emphasis on portfolio models, including probability of default and loss given default models, credit capital allocation, active portfolio management, credit derivatives, and structured transactions.

BUS 865-3 Market Risk Management

Value at risk, advanced market risk models, statistical models, stress testing, scenario analysis, and risk-adjusted performance measurement.

BUS 866-3 Enterprise Risk Management for Financial Institutions

An assessment of the risk management practices of financial institutions. A survey of best practices with respect to enterprise risk management, including risk architecture and risk communication and disclosure within the organization.

BUS 867-3 Accounting for Financial Instruments

Provides a comprehensive definition of all types of financial instruments and develops a thorough understanding of operational accounting and auditing for a broad range of financial instruments.

BUS 868-3 Perspectives on Risk and Insurance

Economic principles, concepts, and practice of risk and insurance.

BUS 869-3 Topics in Risk Management

Integrative and topical issues in financial risk management.

BUS 870-3 Final Project for Financial Risk Management Students

A risk management research project, completed within the final academic term, based on ideas generated in previous terms, with in-class sessions on topic development, presentation, and reporting of findings as well as regular meetings with a designated supervisor. Project may be done individually or in pairs.

BUS 974-4 Financial Econometrics

BUS 975-2 Selected Topics IV

This is a course in the PhD program on a selected topic.

BUS 976-2 Selected Topics V

This is a course in the PhD program on a selected topic.

BUS 977-2 Selected Topics VI

This is a course in the PhD program on a selected topic.

BUS 978-2 Selected Topics VII

This is a course in the PhD program on a selected topic.

BUS 980-4 Theory Development in Business Administration

The effective use of empiricism, positivism, and interpretive explanations in generating, defending and clarifying logically rigorous arguments is explored. Participants from diverse fields (marketing, international business, management studies, accounting, policy analysis, finance, etc.) within the administrative sciences will look at the processes which have guided theory development and theory testing within their field of inquiry. Attention will focus on what criteria are used to assess the adequacy of explanations and useful theories. The seminar seeks to advance the participants' interest in putting theory into practice. Prerequisite: Enrolment in PhD program.

BUS 981-4 Research Methods in Business Administration

Provides an overview of the major quantitative and qualitative analytical methods associated with empirical research in Business Administration. This seminar is aimed at providing an overview of the research process, an introduction to a range of research techniques and data analysis appropriate to those techniques. It should develop participants' skills for designing research as well as an ability to critically assess research reported in the literature. To do this, the course will focus on various approaches to research design, discuss the kinds of analyses appropriate to those designs, and introduce computer packages for data analysis, such as Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Prerequisite: enrolment in PhD program.

BUS 982-4 Dissertation Development Workshop

This seminar is intended to support doctoral students in the early stages of the development of their dissertations. Practical and conceptual issues with respect to the integration of theory, research design, and methodology will be explored. The seminar will provide a forum for students to share their dissertation work in progress, and learn from each other with respect to theoretical, analytical, and methodological problems, successes and trade-offs. Prerequisite: enrolment in the PhD program or consent of the instructor.

BUS 983-4 Directed Studies I

Supervised individual study on a topic of the student's choice, under the guidance of one or more faculty. Arrangements for this course must be approved by the graduate chair in advance of enrolment. Prerequisite: enrolment in PhD program.

BUS 984-4 Directed Studies II

Supervised individual study on a topic of the student's choice, under the guidance of one or more faculty. Arrangements for this course must be approved by the graduate chair in advance of enrolment. Prerequisite: enrolment in PhD program.

BUS 985-4 Directed Studies III

Supervised individual study on a topic of the student's choice, under the guidance of one or more faculty. Arrangements for this course must be approved by the graduate chair in advance of enrolment. Prerequisite: enrolment in the PhD program.

BUS 986-4 Directed Studies IV

Supervised individual study on a topic of the student's choice, under the guidance of one or more faculty. Arrangements for this course must be approved by the graduate chair in advance of enrolment. Prerequisite: enrolment in PhD program.

BUS 987-4 Selected Topics I

Specialized study in topics germane to the program, but not covered extensively in other core courses. Prerequisite: enrolment in PhD program.

BUS 988-4 Selected Topics II

Specialized study in topics germane to the program, but not covered extensively in other core courses. Prerequisite: enrolment in PhD program.

BUS 989-4 Selected Topics III

Specialized study in topics germane to the program, but not covered extensively in other core courses. Prerequisite: enrolment in PhD program.

BUS 990-4 Research Project

PhD students will generate a research project in their third term that will be graded by the senior supervisor on a pass/fail basis. The student can rewrite the project once. If the grade is still deficient, they will be asked to withdraw from the program. Those who pass the research project will present it in an open research presentation. Questions and answers emerging in this context should assist the student to develop their research. Prerequisite: enrolment in PhD program.

BUS 991-0 PhD Comprehensive Exam

Students will be required to pass a comprehensive exam in the sixth term of the program. This will include written examinations in each student's major and methodology minor followed by an oral exam. Graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: enrolment in PhD program.

BUS 992-4 PhD Thesis

Prerequisite: enrolment in PhD program.

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