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Concentrations (General Management Major)

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Concentrations (General Management Major)

In order to complete a Concentration, the student must achieve a grade of C or better in all the courses that comprise the Concentration. The student who has failed to earn 15 satisfactory credits will be required to embark on a new Concentration, repeat the course(s) in question or, where possible, to replace the course(s) with a satisfactory substitution from the Complementary courses of the Concentration.

In general, the student will begin taking courses from the chosen Concentration(s) in the U2 year.

Academic mentors are appointed for each Management Concentration to assist students in choosing a Concentration and provide additional information regarding course selection.

Second Concentration:

Students who choose to take a second Concentration will be required to complete 15 non-overlapping credits at a satisfactory level with a minimum grade of C in each course.

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Concentration in Accounting (15 credits)

Mentor: Professor J. Scott

The Accounting Concentration is designed to meet the needs of Management students who want to have a good basic understanding of accounting but do not intend to become professional accountants or accounting specialists. It is primarily oriented toward users of financial information and emphasizes breadth of knowledge in a coherent selection of courses.

This Concentration complements or forms part of the B.Com., General Management Program. The individual courses in the Concentration also act as service courses for other areas in the Faculty for their Majors or Concentrations.

Required Courses (6 credits)

ACCT 351 (3) Intermediate Financial Accounting 1
ACCT 361 (3) Intermediate Management Accounting 1

Complementary Courses (9 credits)

Selected from the following:

ACCT 352 (3) Intermediate Financial Accounting 2
ACCT 354 (3) Financial Statement Analysis
ACCT 362 (3) Intermediate Management Accounting 2
ACCT 385 (3) Principles of Taxation
ACCT 434 (3) Topics in Accounting
ACCT 452 (3) Financial Reporting Valuation
ACCT 453 (3) Advanced Financial Accounting
ACCT 454 (3) Financial Reporting
ACCT 463 (3) Advanced Management Accounting
ACCT 475 (3) Principles of Auditing
ACCT 486 (3) Business Taxation 2
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Concentration in Entrepreneurship (15 credits)

Mentors: Professors A. Burlton, G. Vit

The Entrepreneurship Concentration is concerned with the genesis and development of entrepreneurial activities. It deals with the integration of marketing, finance, organization and policy in the development and expansion of business enterprise. Included are the evaluation of new business ventures, the role of acquisitions, and the strategic issues and operating problems at various stages of a firm's existence from its beginnings to maturity.

Complementary Courses

at least 6 credits from the following:

BUSA 462 (3) Management of New Enterprises
BUSA 464 (3) Management of Small Enterprises
BUSA 465 (3) Technological Entrepreneurship

remaining credits to be selected from:

ACCT 361 (3) Intermediate Management Accounting 1
ACCT 385 (3) Principles of Taxation
BUSA 364 (3) Business Law 1
FINE 442 (3) Capital Markets and Institutions
INSY 332 (3) Accounting Information Systems
INSY 432 (3) Information Technology in Business
INSY 454 (3) Technological Foundation for E-Commerce
MGPO 445 (3) Industry Analysis & Competitive Strategy
MGPO 450 (3) Ethics in Management
MGPO 460 (3) Managing Innovation
MRKT 438 (3) Brand Management
MRKT 452 (3) Consumer Behaviour
MRKT 453 (3) Advertising Management
MRKT 483 (3) International Marketing Management
ORGB 380 (3) Cross Cultural Management

or a 400-level course approved by the adviser.

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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Concentration in Finance (15 credits)

Mentors: Professors L. Barras, M. Bouvard, A. Durnev,

Case Competition Mentors: Professors M. Chaudhury, V. di Pietro

The Finance Concentration has been designed to provide understanding of key concepts in finance theory, financial institutions, investment analysis, risk management, and applied techniques. Graduates find a strong demand among financial organizations, governments, and non-financial firms where they pursue careers that lead to positions such as Managing Partner, Treasurer and V.P. Finance.

Required Courses (9 credits)

FINE 342 (3) Finance 2
FINE 441 (3) Investment Management
FINE 443 (3) Applied Corporate Finance

Complementary Courses (6 credits)

Selected from the following:

FINE 434 (3) Topics in Finance
FINE 442 (3) Capital Markets and Institutions
FINE 445 (3) Real Estate Finance
FINE 448 (3) Financial Derivatives
FINE 449 (3) Market Risk Models
FINE 451 (3) Fixed Income Analysis
FINE 480 (3) Global Investments
FINE 482 (3) International Finance 1
FINE 492 (3) International Finance 2
FINE 541 (3) Applied Investments
FINE 547 (3) Advanced Finance Seminar
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Concentration in Information Systems (15 credits)

The Information Systems (IS) Concentration is flexible and represents an ideal complement to the majors and concentrations of other areas, as information technology (IT) has the capacity to transform and improve all functions of organizations in every economic sector. This Concentration emphasizes the importance of the interrelationships across technology, management and strategy. The objective is to prepare students to be effective planners, users and managers of IT in the digital economy. It provides students with assets that award them a unique competitive advantage.

Students with an IS Concentration are well positioned to participate in IT-driven changes that continue to affect knowledge work, business processes, organizational design, and the operation of markets and industries. Former graduates have secured jobs in consulting, IT management, business analysis etc. in various industries e.g. banking, healthcare, finance, education, government, etc.

Required Courses (3 credits)

INSY 333 (3) Systems Analysis and Modeling

Complementary Courses (12 credits)

Selected from the following:

INSY 331 (3) Managing Information Technology
INSY 332 (3) Accounting Information Systems
INSY 339 (3) IT Consulting
INSY 341 (3) Developing Business Applications
INSY 430 (3) IT in Financial Markets
INSY 431 (3) System Design and Implementation
INSY 432 (3) Information Technology in Business
INSY 434 (3) Advanced Topics
INSY 437 (3) Managing Data & Databases
INSY 440 (3) E-Business
INSY 444 (3) Managing Knowledge with Information Technology
INSY 450 (3) Information Systems Project Management
INSY 454 (3) Technological Foundation for E-Commerce
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Concentration in International Business (15 credits)

Mentor: Professors H. Etemad, M.S. Jo, E. Sarigöllü

The objective of the International Business Concentration is to help the student develop conceptual and analytical skills needed to formulate feasible and effective management policies in an international setting. With economic and business activity becoming increasingly internationalized, the program provides useful preparation for careers in a variety of internationally oriented organizations, including local business firms involved in international trade, licensing or financial arrangements; headquarters or subsidiaries of multinational companies; banks and other international financial institutions; and various governmental organizations.

Required Courses (3 credits)

BUSA 356 (3) Management in Global Context

Complementary Courses (12 credits)

Selected from the following:

ACCT 356 (3) International Accounting
BUSA 391 (3) International Business Law
BUSA 394 (3) Managing in Asia
BUSA 395 (3) Managing in Europe
BUSA 401 (3) Independent Studies in International Business
BUSA 433 (3) Topics in International Business 1
BUSA 481 (3) Managing in North America
BUSA 493 (3) Global Economic Competitiveness
FINE 480 (3) Global Investments
FINE 482 (3) International Finance 1
FINE 492 (3) International Finance 2
INDR 459 (3) International Employment Relations
MGPO 383 (3) International Business Policy
MGPO 469 (3) Managing Globalization
MGPO 475 (3) Strategies for Developing Countries
MRKT 451 (3) Marketing Research
MRKT 483 (3) International Marketing Management
ORGB 380 (3) Cross Cultural Management
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Concentration in Labour-Management Relations (15 credits)

Mentor: Professor R. Hebdon

The objective of the Labour-Management Relations Concentration is to provide a general understanding of the factors affecting employer-employee relations, both at the micro-level and in relation to the socio-economic context in which they occur. Students interested in more intensive study of this area are urged to consider the Major Program in Labour-Management Relations.

Required Courses (6 credits)

INDR 294 (3) Introduction to Labour-Management Relations
INDR 496 (3) Collective Bargaining

Complementary Courses (9 credits)

Selected from the following:

INDR 434 (3) Topics: Labour Management Relations
INDR 449 (3) Occupational Health and Safety
INDR 459 (3) International Employment Relations
INDR 492 (3) Globalization and Labour Policy
INDR 494 (3) Labour Law
INDR 495 (3) Labour Relations: Public Sector
INDR 497 (3) Contract Administration
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Concentration in Marketing (15 credits)

Mentors: Professors M.S. Jo, A. Mukherjee

The Marketing Concentration prepares the student for a wide variety of career opportunities. Marketing graduates historically have found employment in the fields of product management, advertising, sales management, marketing management, pricing, marketing research, distribution and retailing. The Marketing Concentration provides a balance between courses focusing on fundamental, theoretical and "need to know'' material, and courses with a strong practical and applied orientation.

Required Courses (12 credits)

MRKT 354 (3) Marketing Management 2
MRKT 357 (3) Marketing Planning 1
MRKT 451 (3) Marketing Research
MRKT 452 (3) Consumer Behaviour

Complementary Courses (3 credits)

One course selected from:

MRKT 351 (3) Marketing and Society
MRKT 355 (3) Services Marketing
MRKT 365 (3) New Products
MRKT 434 (3) Topics in Marketing 1
MRKT 438 (3) Brand Management
MRKT 455 (3) Sales Management
MRKT 456 (3) Business to Business Marketing
MRKT 459 (3) Retail Management
MRKT 461 (3) Advertising Practicum
MRKT 483 (3) International Marketing Management
MRKT 557 (3) Marketing Productivity
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Concentration in Operations Management (15 credits)

Mentors: Professors T. Boyaci, M. Gumus, S. Li, S. Ray, M. Yalovsky

Operations Management is concerned with the design, planning, control, coordination and improvement of business processes(?), systems and resources integral to the creation of the firm's products and services. Emphasizing quantitative analysis and cross-functional thinking, the Operations Management Concentration provides training on traditional as well as emerging operations strategies, concepts, models and techniques that are essential to any firm in today's competitive marketplace. Operations management graduates find career opportunities in a variety of industries and fields including consulting, manufacturing, distribution, retail, transportation, health care, public sector, among others.

Required Courses (6 credits)

MGSC 373 (3) Operations Research 1
MGSC 431 (3) Operations Analysis

Complementary Courses (9 credits)

Selected from the following:

MGSC 272 (3) Advanced Business Statistics
MGSC 402 (3) Operations Strategy
MGSC 403 (3) Introduction to Logistics Management
MGSC 405 (3) Quality Management
MGSC 415 (3) Supplier Management
MGSC 434 (3) Topics in Management Science
MGSC 479 (3) Applied Optimization
MGSC 575 (3) Applied Time Series Analysis Managerial Forecasting
MGSC 578 (3) Simulation of Management Systems

or approved courses in other areas or faculties.

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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Concentration in Organizational Behaviour (15 credits)

Mentor: Professor A. Jaeger

The Organizational Behaviour Concentration provides an opportunity for students to increase their awareness of behavioural issues encountered in job and organizational settings, and prepare themselves for graduate study in the behavioural sciences or for careers in general management or human resource management.

Complementary Courses (15 credits)

Selected from the following:

ORGB 321 (3) Leadership
ORGB 325 (3) Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
ORGB 380 (3) Cross Cultural Management
ORGB 409 (3) Organizational Research Methods
ORGB 420 (3) Managing Organizational Teams
ORGB 421 (3) Managing Organizational Change
ORGB 423 (3) Human Resources Management
ORGB 429D1* (3) Organizational Behaviour for Course Counsellors
ORGB 429D2* (3) Organizational Behaviour for Course Counsellors
ORGB 434 (3) Advanced Topics in Organizational Behaviour
ORGB 435 (3) Women as Global Leaders and Managers
ORGB 525 (3) Compensation Management

* If ORGB 429 is taken, only 3 credits will count toward the Concentration; the other 3 will be counted as elective.

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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Concentration in Strategic Management - Global Strategy (15 credits)

Mentors: Professors L. Chauvin, P. Perez-Aleman

There are two options offered in the Strategic Management Concentration: Global Strategy and Social Context.

The Global Strategy option is intended for students who want to learn strategic management and analysis in the context of globalization. Globalization is no longer the concern of a few large enterprises and financial institutions; it has consequences that affect all kinds of businesses and the environments in which they operate - economic, social, political and ecological. Global Strategy allows students to assess the various opportunities and threats inherent in globalization, and requires them to explore the consequences and implications of business decisions for society and the environment. It also enables them to think through the requirements of doing business in different economic and political systems. Finally, it offers them the opportunity to understand and analyze industry structures and the kinds of business opportunities they either create or destroy.

Complementary Courses

at least 9 credits selected from the following:

MGPO 383 (3) International Business Policy
MGPO 445 (3) Industry Analysis & Competitive Strategy
MGPO 460 (3) Managing Innovation
MGPO 469 (3) Managing Globalization
MGPO 470 (3) Strategy and Organization

the remaining credits to be chosen from:

BUSA 391 (3) International Business Law
ECON 219 (3) Current Economic Problems: Topics
ECON 305 (3) Industrial Organization
MGPO 365 (3) Business-Government Relations
MGPO 434 (3) Topics in Policy
MGPO 440 (3) Strategies for Sustainability
MGPO 450 (3) Ethics in Management
MGPO 468 (3) Managing Organizational Politics
MGPO 475 (3) Strategies for Developing Countries
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Concentration in Strategic Management - Social Context (15 credits)

Mentors: Professors L. Chauvin, P. Perez-Aleman

There are two options offered in the Strategic Management Concentration: Global Strategy and Social Context.

The Social Context option is intended for students who want to learn strategic management and analysis with special attention to the not-for-profit, or civil sector, or who want to focus on broader or more complex social issues within the for-profit sector. The civil sector, made up of voluntary and non-governmental organizations and foundations, is the sector that has been the fastest growing employer for the past decade. Students who focus on this stream will be challenged to place a high priority on environmental issues, as well as issues of sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and social impact. They will also investigate the social tools and mechanisms necessary to employ cross-sectoral collaboration to achieve desired social outcomes.

Complementary Courses

at least 9 credits selected from the following:

MGPO 365 (3) Business-Government Relations
MGPO 440 (3) Strategies for Sustainability
MGPO 450 (3) Ethics in Management
MGPO 468 (3) Managing Organizational Politics
MGPO 475 (3) Strategies for Developing Countries

the remaining credits to be chosen from:

BUSA 391 (3) International Business Law
MGPO 383 (3) International Business Policy
MGPO 434 (3) Topics in Policy
MGPO 445 (3) Industry Analysis & Competitive Strategy
MGPO 460 (3) Managing Innovation
MGPO 469 (3) Managing Globalization
MGPO 470 (3) Strategy and Organization
MGPO 567 (3) Business in Society
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