Success in business requires skill at gathering and filtering information, and turning information into good decisions. This course introduces the tools and techniques of information analysis and critical thought, along with formal methods for improved decision making. Topics include argument structure and presentation and introductory decision theory. Students will learn the significance of a critical mindset not just for meeting an organization's strategic objectives and legal obligations, but also for contributing to creativity and innovation.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00BUS 223 - Ethics in CommerceCourse DescriptionEthical issues are everywhere in the world of business. Ethics - consideration of right and wrong - applies at three overlapping levels: the managerial, the organizational, and the level of entire markets. This course provides a broad understanding of ethical issues at all three levels. It emphasizes teaching students a method for thinking about and expressing a view on particular cases of ethical dispute or uncertainty. Students will also explore the relationship between ethics and legal requirements.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00BUS 600 - Intro to Contemporary Business StrategyCourse DescriptionThe intention of this course is to introduce students to the concepts underlying strategic analysis, in terms of both business strategy and corporate strategy, including long-established tools for environmental/industry analysis and the assessment of an organization's resources and capabilities. Students will also be introduced to more recent theories related to creative disruption, uncertainty, risk, innovation, intrapreneurship, and corporate responsibility and sustainability. Group work will involve in-class strategic simulation exercises.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00BUS 720 - Independent ResearchCourse DescriptionThe purpose of the independent research elective is to produce an original piece of research that extends knowledge beyond material covered in the Business Management Program. A faculty supervisor guides the student through the project, provides advice, establishes deadlines, and recommends a grade for the completed project. To be allowed to register for BUS 720, the student must obtain pre-approval from a faculty supervisor, create a proposal detailing the project (topic, methodology, and expected outcomes), and obtain approval from both the Chair of the faculty supervisor's department and the Chair of the teaching department. In order to gain these approvals before the semester begins, the following application deadlines shall apply: If elected in the Fall, application must be made before the end of February. If elected in the Winter, application must be made before the end of October. See teaching department for consent criteria.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Consent:Departmental consent requiredBUS 777 - Business Research MethodsCourse DescriptionThis course aims to explore and deepen the understanding of various research approaches and methodologies to prepare students in their research journey within the business discipline. The course provides an introductory overview of components involved in conducting academic research (e.g., research question formulation, literature review, hypotheses development, method design, analysis, paper preparation, theoretical/practical implications, ethics etc.); taking into account the different paradigms that exists within academic research. See teaching department for consent criteria.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Consent:Departmental consent requiredBUS 800 - Strategic ManagementCourse DescriptionStrategic Management is a challenging and exciting course. It serves the function of a capstone course, integrating much of the knowledge gained in other business courses. It is a truly different kind of course. Other courses are concerned with a narrower, more specialized body of knowledge, and as a result are highly structured. Some provide quantitative techniques while others relate to specific skills. The problems and issues of strategy management cover the whole spectrum of business. Weighing the pros and cons of strategy requires a total enterprise perspective and a talent for judging how all of the relevant facts add up. To keep the discussions down to earth, each week real companies will be examined. In addition, the course uses some experiential exercises which may include a simulation. This course is by far the most demanding course in the Business Management Degree and as such it is recommended that students have 10 or fewer courses left to graduate before enrolling in this course. (formerly BUS 700)Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:AFF 310 or FIN 401Antirequisites:RMG 500Custom Requisites:Available only to Business Management and Accounting and Finance studentsBUS 850 - Strategy Development in Uncertain TimesCourse DescriptionWhile traditional approaches to strategic analysis are important, organizations face highly disruptive environments and must go beyond traditional approaches to compete in a changing world. This course builds on courses in strategy to address the challenges of innovation and disruption. Students learn about theories of creative disruption, uncertainty, risk, innovation and entrepreneurial behaviour as well as modern approaches to strategy development and implementation. The use of business models to analyse current industries and businesses and develop new ones is examined. 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Success in business requires skill at gathering and filtering information, and turning information into good decisions. This course introduces the tools and techniques of information analysis and critical thought, along with formal methods for improved decision making. Topics include argument structure and presentation and introductory decision theory. Students will learn the significance of a critical mindset not just for meeting an organization's strategic objectives and legal obligations, but also for contributing to creativity and innovation.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00BUS 223 - Ethics in CommerceCourse DescriptionEthical issues are everywhere in the world of business. Ethics - consideration of right and wrong - applies at three overlapping levels: the managerial, the organizational, and the level of entire markets. This course provides a broad understanding of ethical issues at all three levels. It emphasizes teaching students a method for thinking about and expressing a view on particular cases of ethical dispute or uncertainty. Students will also explore the relationship between ethics and legal requirements.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00BUS 600 - Intro to Contemporary Business StrategyCourse DescriptionThe intention of this course is to introduce students to the concepts underlying strategic analysis, in terms of both business strategy and corporate strategy, including long-established tools for environmental/industry analysis and the assessment of an organization's resources and capabilities. Students will also be introduced to more recent theories related to creative disruption, uncertainty, risk, innovation, intrapreneurship, and corporate responsibility and sustainability. Group work will involve in-class strategic simulation exercises.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00BUS 720 - Independent ResearchCourse DescriptionThe purpose of the independent research elective is to produce an original piece of research that extends knowledge beyond material covered in the Business Management Program. A faculty supervisor guides the student through the project, provides advice, establishes deadlines, and recommends a grade for the completed project. To be allowed to register for BUS 720, the student must obtain pre-approval from a faculty supervisor, create a proposal detailing the project (topic, methodology, and expected outcomes), and obtain approval from both the Chair of the faculty supervisor's department and the Chair of the teaching department. In order to gain these approvals before the semester begins, the following application deadlines shall apply: If elected in the Fall, application must be made before the end of February. If elected in the Winter, application must be made before the end of October. See teaching department for consent criteria.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Consent:Departmental consent requiredBUS 777 - Business Research MethodsCourse DescriptionThis course aims to explore and deepen the understanding of various research approaches and methodologies to prepare students in their research journey within the business discipline. The course provides an introductory overview of components involved in conducting academic research (e.g., research question formulation, literature review, hypotheses development, method design, analysis, paper preparation, theoretical/practical implications, ethics etc.); taking into account the different paradigms that exists within academic research. See teaching department for consent criteria.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Consent:Departmental consent requiredBUS 800 - Strategic ManagementCourse DescriptionStrategic Management is a challenging and exciting course. It serves the function of a capstone course, integrating much of the knowledge gained in other business courses. It is a truly different kind of course. Other courses are concerned with a narrower, more specialized body of knowledge, and as a result are highly structured. Some provide quantitative techniques while others relate to specific skills. The problems and issues of strategy management cover the whole spectrum of business. Weighing the pros and cons of strategy requires a total enterprise perspective and a talent for judging how all of the relevant facts add up. To keep the discussions down to earth, each week real companies will be examined. In addition, the course uses some experiential exercises which may include a simulation. This course is by far the most demanding course in the Business Management Degree and as such it is recommended that students have 10 or fewer courses left to graduate before enrolling in this course. (formerly BUS 700)Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:AFF 310 or FIN 401Antirequisites:RMG 500Custom Requisites:Available only to Business Management and Accounting and Finance studentsBUS 850 - Strategy Development in Uncertain TimesCourse DescriptionWhile traditional approaches to strategic analysis are important, organizations face highly disruptive environments and must go beyond traditional approaches to compete in a changing world. This course builds on courses in strategy to address the challenges of innovation and disruption. Students learn about theories of creative disruption, uncertainty, risk, innovation and entrepreneurial behaviour as well as modern approaches to strategy development and implementation. The use of business models to analyse current industries and businesses and develop new ones is examined. 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