Professional Degree courses in Dentistry, Education, Law, Medicine and Theology (MTS, MDiv)
6000-6999
Courses offered by Continuing Studies
9000-9999
Graduate Studies courses
* These courses are equivalent to pre-university introductory courses and may be counted for credit in the student's record, unless these courses were taken in a preliminary year. They may not be counted toward essay or breadth requirements, or used to meet modular admission requirements unless it is explicitly stated in the Senate-approved outline of the module.
Suffixes
no suffix
1.0 course not designated as an essay course
A
0.5 course offered in first term
B
0.5 course offered in second term
A/B
0.5 course offered in first and/or second term
E
1.0 essay course
F
0.5 essay course offered in first term
G
0.5 essay course offered in second term
F/G
0.5 essay course offered in first and/or second term
H
1.0 accelerated course (8 weeks)
J
1.0 accelerated course (6 weeks)
K
0.75 course
L
0.5 graduate course offered in summer term (May - August)
Q/R/S/T
0.25 course offered within a regular session
U
0.25 course offered in other than a regular session
W/X
1.0 accelerated course (full course offered in one term)
Y
0.5 course offered in other than a regular session
Z
0.5 essay course offered in other than a regular session
Glossary
Prerequisite
A course that must be successfully completed prior to registration for credit in the desired course.
Corequisite
A course that must be taken concurrently with (or prior to registration in) the desired course.
Antirequisite
Courses that overlap sufficiently in course content that both cannot be taken for credit.
Essay Courses
Many courses at Western have a significant writing component. To recognize student achievement, a number of such courses have been designated as essay courses and will be identified on the student's record (E essay full course; F/G/Z essay half-course).
Principal Courses
A first year course that is listed by a department offering a module as a requirement for admission to the module. For admission to an Honours Specialization module or Double Major modules in an Honours Bachelor degree, at least 3.0 courses will be considered principal courses.
This course introduces students to the study of management and organizations based on best available evidence. Topics covered may include consumer behavior, human resource management, business processes, intercultural relations, and multinational corporations in a globalized economy.These topics are fundamental to understanding managing people, consumer choice, and global commerce.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS on Main Campus or Music Administrative Studies (MAS)
This course introduces students to the study of management and organizations, based on best available evidence. Coverage includes consumer behavior and human resource management. These disciplines, which are informed by social science research, are fundamental to understanding products, consumer choice, markets, and the interface between employers and the organization.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS.
Pre-or Corequisite(s):MOS 1023A/B
This course is designed as a survey of Commercial Aviation. Topics include: History of Aviation Transportation, Flight Theory and Performance, Aviation Business, Human Factors, Canadian Airspace, Air Traffic Control, and Aviation Safety.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the Commercial Aviation module of BMOS.
This course provides students with a basic introduction to the fields of accounting and corporate finance. The accounting unit introduces students to basic accounting concepts from financial and managerial accounting. The corporate finance unit explains how financial markets work and how corporate managers use these markets to create and sustain corporate value.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS on Main Campus or Music Administrative Studies (MAS)
This course provides students with a basic introduction to the fields of accounting and corporate finance. The accounting unit introduces students to basic accounting concepts from financial and managerial accounting. The corporate finance unit explains how financial markets work and how corporate managers use these markets to create and sustain corporate value.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BMOS.
Pre-or Corequisite(s):MOS 1021A/B.
This course will introduce students to nonprofit organizations and the nature of the political, social, economic, regulatory, and cultural context in which they operate. Topics will include governance and organizational structure, resource acquisition, public and government relations, volunteer management, partnerships and accountability. The course will prepare students for the unique strategic challenges in leading nonprofit organizations.
This course covers the skills and information used by business managers to become literate in the Information Technology environment without becoming an expert. Students will understand what current options and issues exist in I.T., the terminology, project management and will develop specific software skills useful to an efficient manager.
Antirequisite(s):Computer Science 1032A/B, and all Computer Science courses numbered 2200 or higher.
A multidisciplinary approach to the study of human behavior in organizations from the individual, group and organizational levels of explanation.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: MOS 2180.
Antirequisite(s) at Brescia, Huron, King's campus: MOS 2180, and King's MOS 2190A/B Special Topics, 2010-11 ONLY.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS or Music Administrative Studies (MAS).
A multidisciplinary approach to the study of human behavior in organizations from the individual, group and organizational levels of explanation.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: MOS 2180.
Antirequisite(s) at Brescia, Huron, King's campus: MOS 2180, and King's MOS 2190A/B Special Topics, 2010-11 ONLY.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS or Music Administrative Studies (MAS).
A multidisciplinary approach to the study of human behavior in organizations from the individual, group and organizational levels of explanation.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: MOS 2180.
Antirequisite(s) at Brescia, Huron, King's campus: MOS 2180, and King's MOS 2190A/B Special Topics, 2010-11 ONLY.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS or Music Administrative Studies (MAS).
A multidisciplinary approach to the study of human behavior in organizations from the individual, group and organizational levels of explanation.
Antirequisite(s) at Main campus: MOS 2180.
Antirequisite(s) at Brescia, Huron, King's campus: MOS 2180, and King's MOS 2190A/B Special Topics, 2010-11 ONLY.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS or Music Administrative Studies (MAS).
This course is an examination of the impact of equity, diversity, and inclusion in organizations. Theoretical perspectives will be examined along with practical applications.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS Honours Specialization, Specialization, Major or permission of the Department.
In this academic internship, students explore the principles of aviation, including air law, navigation, radio aids, meteorology, and general knowledge about aeronautics. This "ground school" is a co-requisite to flight training toward the private pilot's license.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students registered in 2nd year of the Flight Training option of the Commercial Aviation Management module of BMOS or Geography and Commercial Aviation Management module.
An examination of the written, oral and visual aspects of business communication. Topics include genres of workplace writing; positive, negative and persuasive messages; oral communication; and employment seeking communications.
An introduction to intercultural relations for future managers and trade negotiators in a global work environment. Participants will learn the differences in thinking, communicating and behaving in different cultures, particularly as related to commercial enterprise. The course offers opportunities for students to develop their communication skills in cross-cultural situations.
This course is an integrated introduction to accounting principles and practices. It is designed to help students begin to understand accounting information, along with its uses and limitations. This course is to provide students with an integrated framework for preparing, analyzing and interpreting the financial statements.
Prerequisite(s): 5.0 courses at University level, and enrollment in second year BMOS program.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: Students interested in pursuing an HBA Degree at the Richard Ivey School of Business should not take this course in second year as Ivey does not recognize this course as part of the HBA degree. Instead, students should take Business Administration 2257 as required by Ivey.
This course is an integrated introduction to accounting principles and practices. It is designed to help students begin to understand accounting information, along with its uses and limitations. This course is to provide students with an integrated framework for preparing, analyzing and interpreting the financial statements.
Prerequisite(s): 5.0 courses at University level, and enrollment in second year BMOS program.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: Students interested in pursuing an HBA Degree at the Richard Ivey School of Business should not take this course in second year as Ivey does not recognize this course as part of the HBA degree. Instead, students should take Business Administration 2257 as required by Ivey.
Students will examine how accounting information is used within organizations to plan, monitor and control. The purpose of this course is to ensure students have a basic understanding of how such management accounting systems and controls operate, the language they use and their limitations.
Prerequisite(s): 5.0 courses at University level, and enrollment in second year BMOS program.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
Note: Students interested in pursuing an HBA Degree at the Richard Ivey School of Business should not take this course in second year as Ivey does not recognize this course as part of the HBA degree. Instead, students should take Business Administration 2257 as required by Ivey.
Students will examine how accounting information is used within organizations to plan, monitor and control. The purpose of this course is to ensure students have a basic understanding of how such management accounting systems and controls operate, the language they use and their limitations.
Prerequisite(s): 5.0 courses at University level, and enrollment in second year BMOS program.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
Note: Students interested in pursuing an HBA Degree at the Richard Ivey School of Business should not take this course in second year as Ivey does not recognize this course as part of the HBA degree. Instead, students should take Business Administration 2257 as required by Ivey.
This course introduces students to the core elements of financial and managerial accounting. The course will provide students with an integrated framework for preparing, analyzing and interpreting financial statements and will ensure that students have a basic understanding of how management accounting systems and controls operate.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to quantitative decision-making skills, with an emphasis on analysis techniques used in management. Topics include: descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, time series forecasting, and survey techniques.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to quantitative decision-making skills, with an emphasis on analysis techniques used in management. Topics include: descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, time series forecasting, and survey techniques.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to quantitative decision-making skills, with an emphasis on analysis techniques used in management. Topics include: descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, time series forecasting, and survey techniques.
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to quantitative decision-making skills, with an emphasis on analysis techniques used in management. Topics include: descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, time series forecasting, and survey techniques.
This course provides a broad overview of the principles, theories, and praxis of entrepreneurship, together with an understanding of the key tasks, skills, and attitudes required. It focuses on the "Effectuation" logic that serves entrepreneurs in the processes of opportunity identification and new venture creation based on existing resources.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 5.0 1000-level courses.
An introduction to Canadian business law, including: tort law, contracts, property, employment, partnerships, corporations, debtor and creditor, bankruptcy and insolvency, sale of goods and consumer protection. Cases and current events are used to illustrate legal issues and to solve legal problems.
An introduction to Canadian business law, including: tort law, contracts, property, employment, partnerships, corporations, debtor and creditor, bankruptcy and insolvency, sale of goods and consumer protection. Cases and current events are used to illustrate legal issues and to solve legal problems.
Prerequiste(s): Enrolment in the BMOS or the Honours Specialization in Urban Development or Technical Entrepreneurship Certificate or the Honours Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
An introduction to Canadian business law, including: tort law, contracts, property, employment, partnerships, corporations, debtor and creditor, bankruptcy and insolvency, sale of goods and consumer protection. Cases and current events are used to illustrate legal issues and to solve legal problems.
Prerequiste(s): Enrolment in the BMOS or the Honours Specialization in Urban Development or Technical Entrepreneurship Certificate or the Honours Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
An introduction to Canadian business law, including: tort law, contracts, property, employment, partnerships, corporations, debtor and creditor, bankruptcy and insolvency, sale of goods and consumer protection. Cases and current events are used to illustrate legal issues and to solve legal problems.
Prerequiste(s): Enrolment in the BMOS or the Honours Specialization in Urban Development or Technical Entrepreneurship Certificate or the Honours Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
An academic and practical examination of more in-depth topics in business law, including: special contractual relationships, international law, corporate law, the purchase and sale of a business, internet law, intellectual property, negotiation and dispute resolution. The materials used for discussion are actual legal cases and legal documents.
An academic and practical examination of more in-depth topics in business law, including: special contractual relationships, international law, corporate law, the purchase and sale of a business, internet law, intellectual property, negotiation and dispute resolution. The materials used for discussion are actual legal cases and legal documents.
This course is designed to give students the tools necessary to manage their own finances over their lifetime. It would be of interest to anyone who plans to have a job, buy a car, buy a house, have a family, and retire to a comfortable life.
Antirequisite(s):MOS 2295A/B, if taken in 2012 - 2013, 2013-2014.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS Honours Specialization, Specialization or Major.
This course is designed to give students the tools necessary to manage their own finances over their lifetime. It would be of interest to anyone who plans to have a job, buy a car, buy a house, have a family, and retire to a comfortable life.
Antirequisite(s):MOS 2295A/B, if taken in 2012 - 2013, 2013-2014.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS Honours Specialization, Specialization or Major.
An overview and evaluation of the most influential theoretical frameworks in the field of organizational behavior from its beginnings to the present. Applications to the workplace are examined.
This course examines the forces affecting businesses as they enter and operate in global markets. Students will learn theories and techniques which will help them understand how businesses decide where and when to enter markets and what makes a given location a good fit for their operations.
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term. This course will qualify as an essay course.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS Honours Specialization, Specialization or Major.
This course provides overview of issues in financial management and corporate finance. Students will learn how financial managers make investment, financing and other decisions and the tools they use to make such decisions. Topics covered include time value of money, risk, valuation, capital structure, dividend policy and other selected issues.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS, Music Administrative Studies (MAS), or Honors Specialization in Urban Development.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: Students interested in pursuing an HBA Degree at the Richard Ivey School of Business should not take this course in second year as Ivey does not recognize this course as part of the HBA degree.
This course provides overview of issues in financial management and corporate finance. Students will learn how financial managers make investment, financing and other decisions and the tools they use to make such decisions. Topics covered include time value of money, risk, valuation, capital structure, dividend policy and other selected issues.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Note: Students interested in pursuing an HBA Degree at the Richard Ivey School of Business should not take this course in second year as Ivey does not recognize this course as part of the HBA degree.
An introduction to the role of marketing in the organization including information systems, corporate strategy, opportunities assessment, product differentiation, pricing strategies, distribution, communication and advertising.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS or Music Administrative Studies (MAS).
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Note: Students interested in pursuing an HBA Degree at the Richard Ivey School of Business should not take this course in second year as Ivey does not recognize this course as part of the HBA degree.
An introduction to the role of marketing in the organization including information systems, corporate strategy, opportunities assessment, product differentiation, pricing strategies, distribution, communication and advertising.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours
Note: Students interested in pursuing an HBA Degree at the Richard Ivey School of Business should not take this course in second year as Ivey does not recognize this course as part of the HBA degree.
In this academic internship, students explore the principles of aviation, including air law, navigation, radio aids, meteorology, and general knowledge about aeronautics. This "ground school" is a co-requisite to flight training toward the commercial pilot's license.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 2199Y and registration in 3rd year of the Flight training option of the Commercial Aviation Management module of BMOS or Geography and Commercial Aviation Management module.
This course introduces students to the process of starting a business or social enterprise. Topics include identifying a value proposition; creating a business model and plan; financing, management, growth and exit strategies; and differences between for-profit business and social enterprises. The course prepares students for the challenges of founding and growing a new venture.
Antirequisite(s):MOS 2296A/B in 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013.
This course is designed to develop financial management and control competencies in managers operating in a non-profit context to aid in their understanding of the financial impact of decisions and in measurement and evaluation processes. Students will be expected to apply the concepts in case-based, decision-focused situations.
Prerequisite(s):Business Administration 2257 and enrolment in third or fourth year of BMOS, or the Diploma in Management Studies program.
Application of evidence-based management principles and practices to human resource management. This course develops management problem-solving skills based on grounding in relevant theories and frameworks. It links introductory coursework in organizational behavior to effective human resource management practice in contemporary organizations.
Prerequisite(s): One of MOS 2181A/B,Psychology 2061A/B, Sociology 2169, and enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS or Music Administrative Studies (MAS).
Psychology and physiology as they relate to human performance in a complex operating environment. Topics include pilot decision-making and crew resource management, interpersonal relations, effects of noise and vibration, pressure change, balance, motion sickness, jet lag, human factors in aircraft accidents.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of the Commercial Aviation Management module of BMOS or Geography and Commercial Aviation Management module.
The fundamentals of aviation law emphasizing factors guiding operational decision-making by aviation managers and professional pilots. Topics will include the regulation of aviation traffic and commercial and public airports, personnel licensing and training, general operating and flight rules, air transport regulators and associations.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of the Commercial Aviation Management module of BMOS or Geography and Commercial Aviation Management module.
An introduction to the role of financial management including financial markets and analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting and long-term financing.
An introduction to the role of financial management including financial markets and analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting and long-term financing.
An introduction to the role of financial management including financial markets and analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting and long-term financing.
This course introduces students to an in-depth analysis of financial planning and management with emphasis on capital structure and dividend payout policies, cost of capital and capital budgeting, and working capital management. The course serves as a framework for understanding a broad range of corporate financial decisions. Cases and directed readings will be used to enhance learning.
This course studies derivative securities such as Forwards, Futures, Options, and SWAPs. Topics include an introduction to the institutions and pricing of derivative securities in commodity, interest rate, and foreign exchange markets, the use of derivative securities for hedging, speculation, and arbitrage, and their role as a stabilizing mechanism in the economy.
The objective of this course is to prepare students for successful interaction with financial markets and institutions. Focus will be placed on the behavior of major financial institutions and their role in the intermediation process as suppliers of funds as well as the form and function of specific financial markets.
This course examines the major theories of investment finance and the pricing of bonds, stocks and options. Portfolio construction using both passive and active management strategies is also discussed.
This course examines the major theories of investment finance and the pricing of bonds, stocks and options. Portfolio construction using both passive and active management strategies is also discussed.
An introduction to the role of marketing in the organization including information systems, corporate strategy, opportunities assessment, product differentiation, pricing strategies, distribution, communication and advertising.
An introduction to the role of marketing in the organization including information systems, corporate strategy, opportunities assessment, product differentiation, pricing strategies, distribution, communication and advertising.
An introduction to the role of marketing in the organization including information systems, corporate strategy, opportunities assessment, product differentiation, pricing strategies, distribution, communication and advertising.
This course focuses on understanding and predicting consumer behavior by integrating theories from psychology, sociology, anthropology and economics. Emphasis will be on how behavior is shaped by internal and external influences.
This course focuses on understanding and predicting consumer behavior by integrating theories from psychology, sociology, anthropology and economics. Emphasis will be on how behavior is shaped by internal and external influences.
This course focuses on understanding and predicting consumer behavior by integrating theories from psychology, sociology, anthropology and economics. Emphasis will be on how behavior is shaped by internal and external influences.
This course focuses on the theories, concepts, and applications of integrated marketing communications, covering the elements of advertising, sales promotion, public relations, publicity, personal selling, direct marketing, and interactive marketing. The goal is to understand how marketing communications reaches and serves customers, and how it helps to shape consumer behavior.
This course focuses on the theories, concepts, and applications of integrated marketing communications, covering the elements of advertising, sales promotion, public relations, publicity, personal selling, direct marketing, and interactive marketing. The goal is to understand how marketing communications reaches and serves customers, and how it helps to shape consumer behavior.
Digital Marketing offers students the opportunity to explore digital marketing, including digital strategy, marketing planning, project management, social media, search engine optimization, content marketing, and analytics. Students will develop critical thinking, inquiry and analysis, problem solving, and communication competencies.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3320A/B or MOS 2320A/B, enrollment in MOS or Diploma in Management Studies.
The digital economy and its impact on commerce is examined. Content includes theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to manage in the E-Commerce world; a survey of current trends in the digital economy; and a framework and methodology for analyzing commercial opportunities and threats in a rapidly changing digital world.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
The digital economy and its impact on commerce is examined. Content includes theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to manage in the E-Commerce world; a survey of current trends in the digital economy; and a framework and methodology for analyzing commercial opportunities and threats in a rapidly changing digital world.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS or in the Diploma in Management Studies.
The digital economy and its impact on commerce is examined. Content includes theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to manage in the E-Commerce world; a survey of current trends in the digital economy; and a framework and methodology for analyzing commercial opportunities and threats in a rapidly changing digital world.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS or in the Diploma in Management Studies.
An analysis of the principles, theories and practices critical to managing an organization. Overview of analytical models and approaches to improving operating systems. Attention is paid to both service and manufacturing operations.
An analysis of the principles, theories and practices critical to managing an organization. Overview of analytical models and approaches to improving operating systems. Attention is paid to both service and manufacturing operations.
An analysis of the principles, theories and practices critical to managing an organization. Overview of analytical models and approaches to improving operating systems. Attention is paid to both service and manufacturing operations.
An analysis of the principles, theories and practices critical to managing an organization. Overview of analytical models and approaches to improving operating systems. Attention is paid to both service and manufacturing operations.
This course brings all of the Project Management Institute (PMI) knowledge areas of project management together into a consolidated whole, and provides the student an understanding of project management methodologies as well as the tools and techniques used to plan, execute and control various types of projects.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the BMOS program in 3rd or 4th year.
This course brings all of the Project Management Institute (PMI) knowledge areas of project management together into a consolidated whole, and provides the student an understanding of project management methodologies as well as the tools and techniques used to plan, execute and control various types of projects.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the BMOS program in 3rd or 4th year.
Due to globalization of commerce, a good understanding of international standards is necessary to ensure that companies can make effective and profitable decisions. This course teaches students how to formulate cost-effective strategies for the movement of goods and services across international borders, taking into account regulatory and documentation requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the BMOS program in 3rd or 4th year.
An introduction to research design, implementation, and analysis in the field of human resources. Topics include: experimental versus non-experimental research designs, alternative research methods, qualitative versus quantitative analyses, individual versus group measures, ethics, evaluation of decisions made in human resources.
An introduction to a systematic framework for identifying and designing compensation systems that add value to organizations. Topics include compensation system components, strategic and behavioral compensation frameworks, technical processes for compensation, and the implementation, management and evaluation of individual and group pay systems.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
This course provides an understanding of the role of training and the various forms training can take. Students develop a theoretical and applied understanding of training practices in Canadian workplaces as well as a practical knowledge of instructional design.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
An examination of managerial issues surrounding occupational health and safety practices and processes in Canada, with emphasis on the Province of Ontario. Technical, legislative, political and personal dimensions of the subject are examined, including managing a safety program.
Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 3030A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
This course explores the concept of leadership and the different models of leadership which can be employed in organizations. It also examines the skills of effective leaders, the importance of context for leaders, and case studies of successful leaders in business. Topics may include leader as individual, team leadership, leading change, and creating vision and strategic direction.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS, Honours Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition, Major in Leadership Studies, or permission of department.
This course examines the economic, social, legal and political relationships among labour, management and the state with emphasis on organized labour and unionized workplaces in Canada.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
This course provides students with knowledge and clear understanding, from a policy perspective, of the nature, the forms, and the ways of business-government interaction in the modern Canadian economic environment.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of the BMOS program.
This course examines the distribution of women in the occupational structure; effects of class and ethnic differentiation on women's paid and unpaid work experience; and the social organization of work, including the legislative and social policy framework, management ideology and structures, and labor relations structures and processes.
This course examines the distribution of women in the occupational structure; effects of class and ethnic differentiation on women's paid and unpaid work experience; and the social organization of work, including the legislative and social policy framework, management ideology and structures, and labor relations structures and processes.
This course presents comparative and critical analyses of legislative, policy and practical solutions to inequality based on gender and other forms of systemic discrimination in the Canadian workplace. It also offers theoretical and problem-solving tools for diagnosing workplace inequality and developing effective responses to this persistent problem.
This course presents comparative and critical analyses of legislative, policy and practical solutions to inequality based on gender and other forms of systemic discrimination in the Canadian workplace. It also offers theoretical and problem-solving tools for diagnosing workplace inequality and developing effective responses to this persistent problem.
Theory and concepts of financial accounting particularly in the areas of current and long-term liabilities, shareholders' equity, employee benefits, and statement of cash flows.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 2310A/B and MOS 3360A/B and enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS or Music Administrative Studies (MAS).
Theory and concepts of financial accounting particularly in the areas of current and long-term liabilities, shareholders' equity, employee benefits, and statement of cash flows.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3360A/B and enrolment in MOS, or Double Major in Finance and Economics.
Theory and concepts of financial accounting particularly in the areas of current and long-term liabilities, shareholders' equity, employee benefits, and statement of cash flows.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3360A/B and enrolment in MOS, or Double Major in Finance and Economics.
Theory and concepts of financial accounting particularly in the areas of current and long-term liabilities, shareholders' equity, employee benefits, and statement of cash flows.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3360A/B and enrolment in MOS, or Double Major in Finance and Economics.
An overview of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its effect on taxation for individuals. Covers different sources of personal income, deductions and credits that are allowed under the Act. Also includes coverage of the Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST).
An overview of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its effect on taxation for individuals. Covers different sources of personal income, deductions and credits that are allowed under the Act. Also includes coverage of the Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST).
An overview of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its effect on taxation for individuals. Covers different sources of personal income, deductions and credits that are allowed under the Act. Also includes coverage of the Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST).
An overview of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its effect on taxation for individuals. Covers different sources of personal income, deductions and credits that are allowed under the Act. Also includes coverage of the Goods and Services Tax (GST/HST).
An introduction to auditing concepts and procedures. Students will learn to recognize statement assertions and the risks associated with them. Topics include audit methodology, ethics, judgment, and emphasizing assessment of the internal control system and its impact on audit risk.
An introduction to auditing concepts and procedures. Students will learn to recognize statement assertions and the risks associated with them. Topics include audit methodology, ethics, judgment, and emphasizing assessment of the internal control system and its impact on audit risk.
An introduction to auditing concepts and procedures. Students will learn to recognize statement assertions and the risks associated with them. Topics include audit methodology, ethics, judgment, and emphasizing assessment of the internal control system and its impact on audit risk.
An introduction to auditing concepts and procedures. Students will learn to recognize statement assertions and the risks associated with them. Topics include audit methodology, ethics, judgment, and emphasizing assessment of the internal control system and its impact on audit risk.
This course is designed to provide students with an exposure to fraud awareness, prevention and detection issues. This exploration of commercial crime and fraud topics in business will benefit students studying to become professionals in accounting, finance, human resources, management, and marketing.
Antirequisite(s):MOS 3396A/B, if taken in 2012-2013, 2013-2014.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
This course is designed to provide students with an exposure to fraud awareness, prevention and detection issues. This exploration of commercial crime and fraud topics in business will benefit students studying to become professionals in accounting, finance, human resources, management, and marketing.
Antirequisite(s):MOS 3396A/B, if taken in 2012-2013, 2013-2014.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of the BMOS program.
What does it cost? This question is asked in every organization. The determination of cost is a key accounting process that supports decision making. This course will cover management accounting techniques related to cost: behaviour, allocation, determination, and strategic cost management.
Prerequisite(s):Business Administration 2257 and enrolment in third or fourth year of BMOS, Honours Specialization in Urban Development or Music Administrative Studies (MAS).
What does it cost? This question is asked in every organization. The determination of cost is a key accounting process that supports decision making. This course will cover management accounting techniques related to cost: behaviour, allocation, determination, and strategic cost management.
Prerequisite(s):Business Administration 2257, or MOS 2228A/B, and enrolment in third or fourth year of BMOS, Honours Specialization in Urban Development or Music Administrative Studies (MAS).
What does it cost? This question is asked in every organization. The determination of cost is a key accounting process that supports decision making. This course will cover management accounting techniques related to cost: behaviour, allocation, determination, and strategic cost management.
Prerequisite(s):Business Administration 2257, or MOS 2228A/B, and enrolment in third or fourth year of BMOS, Honours Specialization in Urban Development or Music Administrative Studies (MAS).
What does it cost? This question is asked in every organization. The determination of cost is a key accounting process that supports decision making. This course will cover management accounting techniques related to cost: behaviour, allocation, determination, and strategic cost management.
Prerequisite(s):Business Administration 2257, or MOS 2228A/B, and enrolment in third or fourth year of BMOS, Honours Specialization in Urban Development or Music Administrative Studies (MAS).
An introduction to human resources planning processes in organizations. Topics include: supply and demand forecasting, succession management, job analyses, downsizing and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
An introduction to the theory and scientific methods of psychological assessment for the purposes of personnel selection, with an emphasis on the most current and valid selection procedures. Related topics include job analysis and competency modeling, recruitment, decision-making, legal and ethical issues.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
An introduction to human resources management (HRM) processes in organizations. Topics include: history of HRM, role of HRM departments in organizations, basics in job design, staffing analysis, recruitment and selection.
An introduction to human resources management (HRM) processes in organizations. Topics include: history of HRM, role of HRM departments in organizations, basics in job design, staffing analysis, recruitment and selection.
An introduction to human resources management (HRM) processes in organizations. Topics include: history of HRM, role of HRM departments in organizations, basics in job design, staffing analysis, recruitment and selection.
This is an introductory course in the nature of governance approaches used to direct organizational endeavours. By looking at community-based partner and other organizations, students will think critically about the role of boards, methods of governing, and mechanisms to understand complex responsibilities for organizational goal achievement, from multiple perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Third Year of a BMOS program, or; GLE 2001F/G and enrolment in the Governance, Leadership, and Ethics major, or; permission of the department.
Examines the origins and development of corporate social responsibility (CSR). As established CSR standards and principles do not exist, participants enter the debate on how CSR should develop and what it should entail. Students learn how to distinguish fads, ploys and false reasoning from demonstrable successes and sustainable improvements.
This course integrates the various research tools used within the social sciences and applies them to practical marketing research settings. The focus is on how to develop research designs, instruments, and methodologies to answer specific applied research questions and theories.
This course is a practical, hands-on exploration of the tools of marketing research to help students make better management decisions. It will help students be better buyers, designers, evaluators and users of market research. Through applied research, students gain an understanding of the required steps in designing a research study to yield relevant, timely and accurate information.
This course provides a general overview of the law of contracts in Canada. In addition to considering the substantive rules of the law of contracts, students will be encouraged to think about the law theoretically and critically.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 2275A/B and enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a minimum 8 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1)This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3490 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a minimum 8 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1)This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3490 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a minimum 8 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1)This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3490 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a minimum 8 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1)This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3490 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a 9-12 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3491 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a 9-12 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3491 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a 9-12 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3491 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a 9-12 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3491 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a 13-16 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3492 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a 13-16 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3492 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a 13-16 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3492 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of a 13-16 month internship work term recognized and approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3492 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
Preparatory workshops and a new 8-month industry placement to acquire practical professional learning experience. The course will be taught as a series of workshops throughout the year. Following the industry placement, interns must complete a written report and oral presentation on work undertaken during the internship.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3493 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
Preparatory workshops and a new 8-month industry placement to acquire practical professional learning experience. The course will be taught as a series of workshops throughout the year. Following the industry placement, interns must complete a written report and oral presentation on work undertaken during the internship.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3493 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
Preparatory workshops and a new 8-month industry placement to acquire practical professional learning experience. The course will be taught as a series of workshops throughout the year. Following the industry placement, interns must complete a written report and oral presentation on work undertaken during the internship.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3493 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
Preparatory workshops and a new 8-month industry placement to acquire practical professional learning experience. The course will be taught as a series of workshops throughout the year. Following the industry placement, interns must complete a written report and oral presentation on work undertaken during the internship.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: 3.0 course, Pass/Fail.
Note: (1) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3493 and MOS 3494 will be recognized on the student's transcript.
A series of preparatory workshops prepares students for a practical professional learning experience. Using an application/interview process, students are selected for an 8-16 month work term in a sponsoring agency approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies. During the work term, students will complete an interim report, and following the work term, interns must complete a written report and oral presentation on work undertaken during the internship.
Prerequisite(s):Business Administration 2257, or MOS 2227A/B and MOS 2228A/B, completion
of 2nd year of BMOS Program with a minimum average of 70%, and participation in Preparation
and Training Workshops. Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail.
Note: Credit for this course will not be given unless a minimum 8 month Internship and all other mandatory components have been completed. On successful completion, credit for the course will be given in the year in which initial registration in the course took place which is usually in Year 3.
A series of preparatory workshops prepares students for a practical professional learning experience. Using an application/interview process, students are selected for an 8-16 month work term in a sponsoring agency approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies. During the work term, students will complete an interim report, and following the work term, interns must complete a written report and oral presentation on work undertaken during the internship.
Prerequisite(s):Business Administration 2257, or MOS 2227A/B and MOS 2228A/B, completion
of 2nd year of BMOS Program with a minimum average of 70%, and participation in Preparation
and Training Workshops. Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail.
Note: Credit for this course will not be given unless a minimum 8 month Internship and all other mandatory components have been completed. On successful completion, credit for the course will be given in the year in which initial registration in the course took place which is usually in Year 3.
A series of preparatory workshops prepares students for a practical professional learning experience. Using an application/interview process, students are selected for an 8-16 month work term in a sponsoring agency approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies. During the work term, students will complete an interim report, and following the work term, interns must complete a written report and oral presentation on work undertaken during the internship.
Prerequisite(s):Business Administration 2257, or MOS 2227A/B and MOS 2228A/B, completion
of 2nd year of BMOS Program with a minimum average of 70%, and participation in Preparation
and Training Workshops. Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail.
Note: Credit for this course will not be given unless a minimum 8 month Internship and all other mandatory components have been completed. On successful completion, credit for the course will be given in the year in which initial registration in the course took place which is usually in Year 3.
A series of preparatory workshops prepares students for a practical professional learning experience. Using an application/interview process, students are selected for an 8-16 month work term in a sponsoring agency approved by the Department of Management and Organizational Studies. During the work term, students will complete an interim report, and following the work term, interns must complete a written report and oral presentation on work undertaken during the internship.
Prerequisite(s):Business Administration 2257, or MOS 2227A/B and MOS 2228A/B, completion
of 2nd year of BMOS Program with a minimum average of 70%, and participation in Preparation
and Training Workshops. Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship work term.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail.
Note: Credit for this course will not be given unless a minimum 8 month Internship and all other mandatory components have been completed. On successful completion, credit for the course will be given in the year in which initial registration in the course took place which is usually in Year 3.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of an additional 4-month internship work term (either as an extension of a current work term or with a new employer) following an initial 8- or 12-month work term recognized and approved by the Department.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3490 or MOS 3491, and MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: PASS/FAIL.
Note: (1) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3494 and MOS 3495 will be recognized on a student’s transcript.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of an additional 4-month internship work term (either as an extension of a current work term or with a new employer) following an initial 8- or 12-month work term recognized and approved by the Department.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3490 or MOS 3491, and MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: PASS/FAIL.
Note: (1) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3494 and MOS 3495 will be recognized on a student’s transcript.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of an additional 4-month internship work term (either as an extension of a current work term or with a new employer) following an initial 8- or 12-month work term recognized and approved by the Department.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3490 or MOS 3491, and MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: PASS/FAIL.
Note: (1) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3494 and MOS 3495 will be recognized on a student’s transcript.
The activities, reports and other contractual obligations of an additional 4-month internship work term (either as an extension of a current work term or with a new employer) following an initial 8- or 12-month work term recognized and approved by the Department.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in MOS 3490 or MOS 3491, and MOS 3494. Approval of, and acceptance into, an Internship Work Term.
Extra Information: PASS/FAIL.
Note: (1) This course cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any module or program; (2) Successful completion of MOS 3494 and MOS 3495 will be recognized on a student’s transcript.
In this academic internship, students explore the principles of aviation, including air law, instrumentation, navigation, radio aids, meteorology, and general knowledge about aeronautics. This "ground school" is a co-requisite to flight training toward the instrument rating.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3199Y and enrolment in 4th year of the Flight Training option of the Commercial Aviation Management module of BMOS or Geography and Commercial Aviation Management module.
This is an advanced core course in corporate finance theory and financial management. It focuses primarily on the analysis of long-term financial management decisions and the application of appropriate techniques. Topics covered include the cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy, leasing, and mergers and acquisitions.
This is an advanced core course in corporate finance theory and financial management. It focuses primarily on the analysis of long-term financial management decisions and the application of appropriate techniques. Topics covered include the cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy, leasing, and mergers and acquisitions.
This course provides students with a framework for understanding the design and valuation of derivative securities. It familiarizes them with the instruments and institutions of financial markets, focusing particularly on "derivatives" markets (futures, options, etc.). Students learn with a series of simulation exercises in excel spreadsheet using real data.
To introduce students to the principal concepts and theories in real estate investment trusts (REITs), publicly traded real estate, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market and securitization. To apply these concepts to the real world and assess the empirical evidence.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3311A/B and enrolment in 4th year of BMOS.
The object of the course is to expose students to the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of urban form and structure. A major focus is on understanding the theories, acquiring the techniques to test the theories, and critiquing the approaches employed for the empirical tests.
This course provides a general overview of the law of employment in Canada. In addition to considering the substantive rules of the law of employment, students will be encouraged to think about the law theoretically and critically.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 2275A/B and enrolment in 4th year of BMOS.
Students study an issue of strategic importance to an organization to further develop their analytical, team and project management skills. Students prepare and present recommendations to the client organization and reflect on their experience. The course will integrate knowledge and skills attained in previous courses.
An investigation into the challenges and practices of global enterprise, including alternative market entry strategies, long-term strategies for growth in foreign markets, foreign district investment, the role of trade organizations and international trade policies and standards, and the participation of the Canadian government.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 4th year of BMOS or permission of the instructor.
A study of airport planning and successful airport operation. Topics include the duties and responsibilities of the airport manager, regulations governing the operation of commercial and public airports in Canada and internationally, fiscal management of airports, forecasting methods, environmental issues and requirements, terminal building concepts, current and emerging public airport issues.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 4th year of the Commercial Aviation Management module of BMOS or Geography and Commercial Aviation Management module.
A study of the organization and function of airlines and general aviation business. Topics include airline operational techniques, market research and passenger trends, route feasibility studies, scheduling, pricing and fleet selection strategies, operation and management of corporate flight departments, air cargo operations, and maintenance factors affecting profitability.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 4th year of the Commercial Aviation Management module of BMOS or Geography and Commercial Aviation Management module.
This course focuses on the science of pilot performance, aviation safety, risk management and aviation security. Information will be drawn from human physiology, basic learning theory, accident statistics, security threats, and pilot training. A focal point will be on understanding the nature and causation of accidents.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 1022F/G and enrolment in 4th year of the Commercial Aviation Management module of BMOS or Geography and Commercial Aviation Management module.
Identification and analysis of problems and strengths in the organizational environment, using models from the social sciences. Strategies designed to deal with organizational challenges will be explored.
Identification and analysis of problems and strengths in the organizational environment, using models from the social sciences. Strategies designed to deal with organizational challenges will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Year Four of BMOS or the Honours Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
Identification and analysis of problems and strengths in the organizational environment, using models from the social sciences. Strategies designed to deal with organizational challenges will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Year Four of BMOS or the Honours Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
Identification and analysis of problems and strengths in the organizational environment, using models from the social sciences. Strategies designed to deal with organizational challenges will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Year Four of BMOS or the Honours Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
This course focuses on the identification, development and testing of new product concepts; the development of prototypes; evaluation and commercialization of new products. It uses examples from the food industry and other consumer package goods and services.
Brand management discusses the role of the brand manager, how brands are managed to create brand equity, how marketers measure and track performance, and how analytics are used to grow businesses. The course also explores planning: how brand managers employ business reviews and marketing plans to drive their businesses forward.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in BMOS program; and MOS 3320A/B.
The study of entrepreneurship addresses approaches to, and reasons for individual success when starting a new business. An understanding of the theory of entrepreneurial success is the cornerstone of the course.
The goal of this essay course is to teach students what good governance is and how to do it. Topics covered may include: how to be a good director, understanding executive compensation, differences in corporate governance across cultures, governance ethics and governance of not-for-profit organizations.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 4th year of BMOS or permission of the instructor.
This course focuses on theory, methodology, and implications of consumer research. Students will learn how to apply theories and research techniques, in order to understand consumer phenomena.
Consumer-Brand Management provides a consumer psychology-based framework for developing and fostering brand equity. The course provides students with a nuanced understanding and application of the underlying consumer processes that influence factors such as brand image, identification, and loyalty and provides the opportunity to execute this framework to develop brand strategy.
Antirequisite(s):MOS 3395A/B if taken in 2018-2019.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3321F/G and enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
This course explores the unique ways that nonprofit organizations use traditional marketing methods to generate support for their mission, to create social change and to raise funds. Course topics include social marketing, fundraising, public relations and the grant writing process. This course will prepare students for
marketing challenges in the context of nonprofit organizations.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 2320A/B or MOS 3320A/B and enrolment in the BMOS program or the Diploma in Management Studies.
This course provides students with an advanced understanding of the unique aspects of nonprofit management. Topics include: nonprofit governance; development of strategic mission, vision and direction; aligning resources to achieve the strategic direction; and, execution, including volunteer management, and government relations.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 4th year of BMOS or the Diploma in Management Studies, or permission of the instructor.
The food, beverage, and food services industries (the food industry) are among the largest industries in Canada. This course considers the context of the food industry as a factor in developing effective marketing strategies and plans. It further considers the controversies and trends in food marketing and the resulting social and ethical issues that arise.
This course deepens students' understanding of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its effect on business decisions. Analysis consists of complex taxation issues at the personal and corporate level as well as a variety of complex issues such as rollovers, estate planning and the taxation of trusts and international taxation.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3362A/B and enrolment in 4th year of BMOS.
This course deepens students' understanding of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its effect on business decisions. Analysis consists of complex taxation issues at the personal and corporate level as well as a variety of complex issues such as rollovers, estate planning and the taxation of trusts and international taxation.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3362A/B and enrolment in 4th year of BMOS.
This course deepens students' understanding of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its effect on business decisions. Analysis consists of complex taxation issues at the personal and corporate level as well as a variety of complex issues such as rollovers, estate planning and the taxation of trusts and international taxation.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3362A/B and enrolment in 4th year of BMOS.
This course deepens students' understanding of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its effect on business decisions. Analysis consists of complex taxation issues at the personal and corporate level as well as a variety of complex issues such as rollovers, estate planning and the taxation of trusts and international taxation.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3362A/B and enrolment in 4th year of BMOS.
Students will examine current and advanced issues affecting the auditing profession and the audit in society. Topics include but are not limited to: audit risk, corporate governance, assurance levels, various types of engagements such as special reports and non-audits, internal audits, fraud risk, and ethics and professional responsibility.
Students will examine audit and control procedures in a computerized environment in order to develop the skills needed to analyze an organization's computer and information systems in order to evaluate the integrity of its production systems as well as potential security concerns.
Advanced financial accounting topics including international accounting and Canadian accounting treatment of intercorporate investments, business combinations, foreign currency transactions and translation, and accounting for not-for-profit organizations.
Advanced financial accounting topics including international accounting and Canadian accounting treatment of intercorporate investments, business combinations, foreign currency transactions and translation, and accounting for not-for-profit organizations.
Advanced financial accounting topics including international accounting and Canadian accounting treatment of intercorporate investments, business combinations, foreign currency transactions and translation, and accounting for not-for-profit organizations.
Students will examine the implications of financial accounting for the fair and efficient working of the economy, explore current financial reporting environments taking into account the diverse needs and interests users, develop an understanding of the scope, functions and limitations of the conventional accounting model and explore various accounting theories.
Students will examine the implications of financial accounting for the fair and efficient working of the economy, explore current financial reporting environments taking into account the diverse needs and interests users, develop an understanding of the scope, functions and limitations of the conventional accounting model and explore various accounting theories.
Students will examine the implications of financial accounting for the fair and efficient working of the economy, explore current financial reporting environments taking into account the diverse needs and interests users, develop an understanding of the scope, functions and limitations of the conventional accounting model and explore various accounting theories.
This course further develops the student's knowledge of ethical standards and professional behaviour for accountants by increasing their awareness of ethical issues and provide them with the tools necessary to enhance their ability to identify, critically analyze, and resolve ethical issues that will be encountered in their accounting career.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of the BMOS program.
This course further develops the student's knowledge of ethical standards and professional behaviour for accountants by increasing their awareness of ethical issues and provide them with the tools necessary to enhance their ability to identify, critically analyze, and resolve ethical issues that will be encountered in their accounting career.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of the BMOS program.
This course further develops the student's knowledge of ethical standards and professional behaviour for accountants by increasing their awareness of ethical issues and provide them with the tools necessary to enhance their ability to identify, critically analyze, and resolve ethical issues that will be encountered in their accounting career.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of the BMOS program.
Enterprise Risk Management is a strategic risk management process designed to identify potential events that could negatively impact the organization and minimize their effects. It is applied across an enterprise and has the goal of measuring an organization’s achievement of its strategic, operational, financial reporting and compliance objectives.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 4th year of BMOS or permission of the instructor.
This course will focus on: different approaches to the regulation of the relationships among corporate stakeholders; the extent to which different governance structures facilitate the goals of the corporation; the role of markets and government regulators; and the availability of legal recourse against corporate officers and directors by stakeholders.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 4th year of BMOS or permission of the instructor.
Seminar course reviewing the main theories of management. Readings will focus on the main ideas of each theory. Students will therefore be exposed to the breadth of the field as opposed to depth in one area, in general preparation for graduate management research.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the fourth year of the BMOS program.
An integrated study of the nature of control systems, the management control environment and the management control process. Management Control is a critical function of management that increases the probability of organization success. A detailed review of Management Control Systems to achieve organization goals, objectives and strategies.
Antirequisite(s): the former MOS 3371A/B.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3370A/B and enrolment in the 4th year of BMOS.
An integrated study of the nature of control systems, the management control environment and the management control process. Management Control is a critical function of management that increases the probability of organization success. A detailed review of Management Control Systems to achieve organization goals, objectives and strategies.
Antirequisite(s): the former MOS 3371A/B.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3370A/B and enrolment in the 4th year of BMOS.
An integrated study of the nature of control systems, the management control environment and the management control process. Management Control is a critical function of management that increases the probability of organization success. A detailed review of Management Control Systems to achieve organization goals, objectives and strategies.
Antirequisite(s): the former MOS 3371A/B.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3370A/B and enrolment in the 4th year of BMOS.
An integrated study of the nature of control systems, the management control environment and the management control process. Management Control is a critical function of management that increases the probability of organization success. A detailed review of Management Control Systems to achieve organization goals, objectives and strategies.
Antirequisite(s): the former MOS 3371A/B.
Prerequisite(s):MOS 3370A/B and enrolment in the 4th year of BMOS.
Overview of the key theories and practices of human resource management (HRM) in different organizational settings. Topics include job design and analysis, strategic planning, staffing, performance management, training, development, health and safety, as well as other aspects affecting HRM.
This course examines the role of the management consultant in serving organizational effectiveness. Students explore the work of consultants, the skills indicative of successful consulting business models, and how to professionally engage clients, using mixed pedagogy. A real-life community-based project, assisting local clients, solving real organizational challenges will be undertaken.
This cross-functional management course conceptualizes and introduce approaches used to assess very long-term organizational futures by exploring and developing perspectives using alternative foresight techniques. By looking at innovation, change, and holistic contexts critically, students will learn to hone an anticipatory mindset and assess possible futures.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Fourth Year of a BMOS program, or; permission of the department.
Introduction to leadership, ethics, and professionalism in organizations. Socialization toward professionalism will include the development of knowledge, skills, and values appropriate to the management profession.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the Diploma in Management Studies at Brescia University College.
Students complete 16 weeks (560 to 640 hours) of paid work on-site on a predetermined schedule, typically 35 to 40 hours per week. Students must successfully complete two written reports on work undertaken during the work placement and receive an "fully meets expectations" performance evaluation from the employer.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail.
(1) Work Placements are available only to those legally entitled to work in Canada. (2) Credit for this course will only be given if the 16-week work placement and all other mandatory components have been completed.
Students complete 16 weeks (560 to 640 hours) of paid work on-site on a predetermined schedule, typically 35 to 40 hours per week. Students must successfully complete two written reports on work undertaken during the work placement, and receive a "fully meets expectations" performance evaluation from the employer.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the Diploma in Management and Organizational Studies with Work Placement and approval of and acceptance into a work placement work term.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail.
(1) Work Placements are available only to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
(2) Credit for this course will only be given if the 16-week work placement and all other mandatory components have been completed.
Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor and enrolment in 4th year of an Honours Specialization in Consumer Behavior or Human Resource Management in BMOS.