Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - International Business Management
- Credential:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)
- College Code:
- CONS
- School:
- Business
- Program Code:
- 1172C
- Accelerated Delivery:
- No
- Campus:
- DO
- Academic Year:
- 2019 / 2020
Notice:
Students in this program are required to bring a mobile device that meets minimum specified requirements.This is an eText program. Learn about our eText initiative.
About the Program
Whether your dream is to work in global cities like London, Beijing or New York, or to work for a local company that deals in worldwide trade, the dynamic International Business Management degree at Conestoga will put you on the right track. This four-year, co-op Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) program is designed to prepare students to manage international business endeavors and work in global companies. The goal is to provide graduates with the ability to bring people, processes, and technology together to achieve improved performance in domestic or international enterprises. At the end of Year 2, students have the option of specializing in Human Resource Management (HRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Marketing Management (MM), or continuing in the general stream. Program highlights include:- three paid co-op terms
- two major consulting projects
- use of the Ivey case analysis methodology, teaching you to solve real-world problems with a world-renowned analysis process
- use of SAP© Business Suite Applications
Our strong international focus includes: - Dual degree program with the Institute of Technology Carlow in Ireland
- A mandatory second language - at least two courses in Spanish, French, German or Mandarin; up to 4 levels offered in each language in Spanish, German and French.
- Student exchange opportunities with fourteen universities in the US, Europe, South America, and Asia.
- ScotiaBank scholarships for students who wish to study or work overseas as part of their program.
This international degree program meets a variety of accreditation requirements: - CITT-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) - graduates of the SCM stream will earn advanced standing (5 of 10 required courses) towards this professional designation from the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - students can write a qualification exam after completing the Project Management course in Year 1.
- Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) - Graduates will be eligible to apply for the FITT diploma and the CITP (Certified International Trade Professional) designation (subject to one year of work experience).
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - graduates of the SCM stream will be well positioned to write the CSCP exam with minimal accreditation make-up courses.
- Certified Production and Inventory Manager (CPIM) - graduates of the SCM stream will be well positioned to write all five CPIM exams with minimal accreditation make-up courses.
- Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) - the HRM stream covers all the required courses. Upon completion of all required courses with a cumulative average of 70% and no mark less than 65%, graduates may begin the CHRL accreditation process. Graduates of the HRM stream will also be eligible for CHRP, which is an entry-level HR designation, with fewer requirements.
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - the HRM stream has been approved by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Graduates may write the PHR exam after completing two years of work experience.
- Canadian Institute of Management (CIM) - Certified in Management upon completion of Management Aptitude Evaluation (MAE); C.Mgr. designation upon completion of degree + MAE + 4 years professional experience.
Graduates of this program have been accepted to the following programs:
- MBA at McMaster University
- MBA at Wilfrid Laurier University
- Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) at University of Waterloo
- Master of Environment and Sustainability at Western University
- Master of International Trade at University of Saskatchewan
- Master of Technology, Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Saint Mary's University
- Bachelor of Education at Lakehead University
Conestoga is a member of AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
i.e. Student exchange opportunities with seventeen universities in the US, Ireland, Chile, Brazil, China, South Korea, France, Spain, Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovenia.
Program Information
Length: Four-year Academic Co-operative Bachelor's degree programDelivery Sequence:
Doon (Kitchener) - September/2019 - Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer
Doon (Kitchener) - January/2020 - Winter | Spring/Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer
Location: Doon (Kitchener)
Start: September and January
First-Year Capacity: 90 September, 25 January
Bachelor's Degrees in Applied Areas of Study
Conestoga's Bachelor's degrees:- are current and offer a balance of applied study and theory.
- offer integrated content across disciplines including business, liberal arts and sciences.
- offer personal learning experiences with smaller class sizes.
- result in a graduate with thorough knowledge and co-op work experience.
- provide opportunity for further studies in a number of articulation agreements with universities worldwide.
- are government approved and meet all ministry standards.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older
- A minimum of six (6) Grade 12 courses with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including two (2) required U level courses and one (1) required U or M level course from a specified group of courses and three (3) additional U or M level courses. (Higher averages are often required for admission.)
- The following Grade 12 U courses are required:
- English (ENG4U)
- One (1) Grade 12 Mathematics course from the following: Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) OR Advanced Functions (MHF4U) OR Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)
- At least one Grade 12 U or M course from ONE of the following disciplines: Canadian and World Studies, Classical Studies and International Languages, French as a Second Language, Social Sciences and Humanities, or Business Studies
- Three (3) other Grade 12 U or M courses
Note re: Admission Requirements
- The minimum cumulative average required for consideration is 65%. Higher averages are often required for admission due to competition for available spaces in the program.
- The following courses are recommended but are not mandatory:
- Introduction to International Business (BBB4M)
- Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources (BOH4M)
- Applicants with previous post-secondary education will be assessed on an individual basis in accordance with College and PEQAB guidelines/policies for advanced standing.
- Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
- PTE Academic 58
- Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6
- We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. An applicant will be eligible for admission to the degree program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.
Admission Procedures
- Academic strength is calculated by averaging all submitted Grade 12 marks (or equivalent) of the required subjects and three additional U or M courses. If more than three additional courses are submitted, the course(s) with the highest mark(s) will be used.
- Applicants may be required to complete a supplementary information sheet and attend an interview.
- A sound mathematical and English background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission selection process. Minimum cutoffs apply.
Program Requirements
- Students in this program are required to bring a mobile device that meets minimum specified requirements.
- Students in this program are required to participate in Conestoga's eText initiative.
- Students are required to successfully complete two language electives (in one language) in order to graduate.
- Applicants must have basic computer literacy.
- The academic requirements to be eligible for a co-op work term in a degree program are as follows:
- Minimum 2.5 sessional GPA (65% weighted sessional average) in the eligibility term two academic semesters prior to any co-op work term
- Maximum two failures or withdrawals during the academic semester that occurs in the eligibility term two academic semesters prior to any co-op work term
- Must have successfully completed all but two core courses, according to the program design, by the eligibility term prior to any given work term (regardless of the level the student was placed in advanced standing)
- Students (even those on special timetables) will not be permitted to complete a co-op work term until conditions above are met and all but two core course deficiencies, according to the program design, are cleared
- Co-op work terms may need to be re-sequenced to allow academic deficiencies to be cleared or in the event a student changes cohorts (i.e. graduation is delayed by one year or more). Students may not repeat a passed work term
- Should a student's academic performance decline considerably during the term just prior to any work term, the college reserves the right to withdraw the student from the upcoming work term
Tuition & Fees
Tuition fee details for the 2018-2019 year are listed below. Fees for the next academic year are unavailable at this time. Books and supplies are additional.
Domestic Fees
Estimated fees based upon the previous academic year (2018 / 2019) for Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - International Business Management - Program # 1172c
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $203.81 | $203.81 |
| Full time Degree Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $3750.00 | $3750.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $206.50 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| eText Fee | $378.00 | $474.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $5076.47 | $4947.21 |
| Year Total | $10023.68 |
| Description | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $203.81 |
| Full time Degree Tuition | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $3750.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 |
| eText Fee | $474.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $4947.21 |
| Year Total | $10121.42 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $0.00 |
| Program Services Fee | $203.81 | $0.00 |
| Full time Degree Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $0.00 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $3750.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $0.00 |
| eText Fee | $516.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $4989.21 | $0.00 |
| Year Total | $10075.42 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $0.00 |
| Program Services Fee | $203.81 | $0.00 |
| Full time Degree Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $0.00 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $3750.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $0.00 |
| eText Fee | $414.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $4887.21 | $0.00 |
| Year Total | $10032.42 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $203.81 | $203.81 |
| Full time Degree Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $3750.00 | $3750.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $4473.21 | $4473.21 |
| Year Total | $9269.42 |
International Fees
Estimated International fees based upon the previous academic year (2018 / 2019) for
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - International Business Management - Program # 1172c
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $203.81 | $203.81 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $206.50 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| eText Fee | $378.00 | $474.00 |
| International - Degree Program Tuition | $6650.00 | $6650.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $324.95 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $8676.42 | $8222.21 |
| Year Total | $16898.63 |
| Description | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $0.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $203.81 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 |
| eText Fee | $474.00 |
| International - Degree Program Tuition | $6650.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $8222.21 |
| Year Total | $17156.42 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $0.00 |
| Program Services Fee | $203.81 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $0.00 |
| International Health Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $0.00 |
| eText Fee | $516.00 | $0.00 |
| International - Degree Program Tuition | $6650.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $8264.21 | $0.00 |
| Year Total | $17110.42 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $0.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $0.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $0.00 |
| Program Services Fee | $203.81 | $0.00 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $0.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $0.00 |
| International Health Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $0.00 |
| eText Fee | $414.00 | $0.00 |
| International - Degree Program Tuition | $6650.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $8162.21 | $0.00 |
| Year Total | $17067.42 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| Program Services Fee | $203.81 | $203.81 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| International Health Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| International - Degree Program Tuition | $6650.00 | $6650.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $7748.21 | $7748.21 |
| Year Total | $16304.42 |
Financial Assistance
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website.For more information, please visit Financial Services/Awards.
Co-op Information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn while you apply what you learn in a real workplace environment. See the Co-op webpages for more details.
- The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
- Students who do not secure the first work term by the start of the work term semester will instead be enrolled in the 14 credit Career Management in Canada GCM70000 course. This course involves one 3 hour in-class, on-campus meet per week and 12 hours/week of on-line and out-of-class activity.
Graduate Opportunities
Graduates will possess a blend of applied business skills that will enable them to function as flexible and versatile business generalists in an international context. Specific focus is given to issues requiring cross-functional integration of activities. The program will meet the needs of typical entry-level positions and allow the graduate to eventually move into supervisory or managerial roles within either domestic or international business environments.On average, 96% of graduates from the last three years (2015 to 2017) found employment within six months of graduation.
For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
Pathways & Credit Transfer
Conestoga pathways enable students to build on their academic achievements in order to earn a degree or additional credential. Pathways are formed through agreements between Conestoga programs or partner institutions. View the transfer agreement opportunities for this program.Often applicants have earned credits from another college or university that may allow a student to be granted advanced standing or exemption. Learn more about credit transfer opportunities at Conestoga.
Program Courses
| Course Code | Course Title and Description |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| BUS71190 | Introduction to Business with International Applications
Description: This course will provide a starting point to understanding the functions of business and the similarities and differences between Canadian business and business operations in other countries. Economic systems and forms of business organization will be evaluated. The major functions of business (management, human resources, production, marketing and finance) will be examined in the Canadian environment and compared to the international environment. |
| ECON71050 | Introduction to Microeconomics
Description: This Degree Level course introduces students to basic microeconomic terminology, concepts, methodology and theories, and provides an understanding of firm behaviour under various market structures in an international setting, and their application to current global microeconomic issues. Topics of study include: supply and demand, elasticity concepts and their application; consumer theory; production, costs, and the determination of equilibrium price and output under different market models- perfect competition, monopolistic competition, monopoly and oligopoly; government export taxes/subsidies and regulation of the market, and international trade. |
| ENGL71000 | Academic Communications
Description: This course is intended to develop the communication skills required in academic studies, which will translate into useful writing and presentation skills in Canada's increasingly intercultural professional and technical domains. Students will practice planning, drafting, and revising documents. The complex process of researching, creating, and revising arguments will encourage critical thinking, grammatical writing, and appropriate citation skills. Correct formatting of research papers and effective oral presentation skills will be emphasized. |
| MATH71775 | Business Math
Description: The purpose of this degree-level course is to provide the student with a full spectrum of problem solving tools within the Mathematics of Finance. Topics include: Mathematics of merchandising, Cost-Volume-Profit analysis, simple interest, compound interest, annuities and their many applications including amortization, mortgages, and perpetuities. |
| MGMT72095 | Project Management with International Applications
Description: Management of large scale projects is both a science and an art. This course will focus on Project Management as an essential component of managing both international and domestic operations and an evolving professional discipline. All projects are typically complex, are comprised of many components and tasks, and involve a cross-section of different functional teams. The essential knowledge areas which are vital to effective project management (integration, scope, cost, time, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement) will be explored in detail. As well, the key processes involved with successful project management (initiation, planning, controlling, executing and closing) will be reviewed. Students will have an opportunity to apply these skills and knowledge to a variety of real world situations and to utilize information technology to identify opportunities for improvement. |
|
Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours Interdisciplinary Elective Details | |
| Level 2 | |
| ACCT71210 | Introductory Accounting
Description: The understanding of basic accounting is critical for managers in any environment. This introductory course provides an overview of the fundamental concepts for financial accounting. Students will be able to explain financial accounting terminology, classify the components of financial statements and prepare financial statements. |
| COMP72370 | Information Management
Description: This course is an overview of the nature of information and its use in business. Topics will include: computer hardware and software architecture, telecommunications and the Internet, database management, decision support systems, ecommerce, systems acquisition process, and security, global and ethical issues. |
| ECON71030 | Introduction to Macroeconomics with International Applications
Description: This Degree Level course deals with aggregate economic activity in the Canadian economy and its interrelationship with the rest of the world. It provides students with a basic understanding of macroeconomic principles and their relevance to macroeconomic issues impacting Canadian society. It examines the structure and performance of the Canadian economy utilizing such economic indicators as gross domestic product, employment, unemployment, income and productivity growth, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, balance of international payments and the impact of government fiscal and monetary policies in an international setting. It will analyze current global issues affecting the Canadian economy. |
| ENGL72000 | Professional Communication
Description: Effective communication is at the heart of any successful professional work environment. This course teaches students key aspects of communication: bridging the gap between oneself and others; using simple, direct, and correct language; using and citing sources; and editing and proofreading accurately. The focus will be on creating effective workplace documents such as letters, memos, proposals, abstract, summaries, and reports. Students will combine informative and persuasive communication skills to create these documents and to develop and deliver oral presentations. |
| MKT71090 | Marketing
Description: This degree level course introduces the basic theories and concepts in marketing as well as an understanding of how these concepts are applied in the management of a company. The application of the marketing concept is illustrated. Other topics include examination of environmental factors, ethics and social responsibility, theories of buying behavior, primary and secondary research, industrial and consumer markets, targeting and positioning. |
| OPER71260 | Operations Management I
Description: The Manufacturing Concepts course is focused on the manufacturing/operations activities of organizations which create the products used in the global economy. This course will examine the major elements of the design and management of a manufacturing operation. Particular emphasis is placed on strategies and the effective utilization of resources to add value to the supply chains in which they operate, thereby improving their competitive position in the global economy. |
| Level 3 | |
| BUS71200 | Organizational Behaviour with International Applications
Description: This degree level course is a study of group behaviour and how the effective use of best practices must be adapted for use in an international setting. Topics include motivation; group dynamics; roles, norms and status; decision-making; power and control; conflict; and leadership. |
| CEPR71050 | Co-op and Career Preparation
Description: This series of modules prepares degree level students for job searching for their co-op work terms and for their future careers. Students will examine the co-operative education policies and procedures and will learn the expectations, rules, and regulations that apply in the workplace concerning social, organizational, ethical, and safety issues while deepening their awareness of self-reflective practices. Students will critically reflect on their skills, attitudes, and expectations and evaluate available opportunities in the workplace. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for co-op eligibility. |
| COMP72105 | Database Management
Description: This course will introduce the student in the use of relational database management systems to manage operations for international organizations. Students will also be introduced the concept of data analysis and decision support with an emphasis in the basics of data warehouses. |
| MKT72200 | International Marketing
Description: This is a degree level course in International Marketing designed to expose students to challenges and opportunities that exist in a global environment. Students will examine all aspects of managing the marketing function in an international setting. Students will gain an understanding of key concepts and theories through readings and lectures. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through in-class discussions and analysis of case studies. Students will apply their knowledge in presentations, by developing an international marketing plan, and by competing in an online international marketing simulation. |
| OPER72100 | Global Supply Chain Management
Description: The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the discipline of supply chain management (SCM), which enables firms to better coordinate inbound and outbound information and material flow domestically and internationally. Students will examine ways in which supply chain management impacts customer service activities relevant to logistics, operations and marketing processes. Topics also include the relationship between profitability, supplier management, customer service, quality, and productivity; management of incoming supplies and services; managing service capacity and wait times; and finally discussions of internal and external customer service. |
| STAT72105 | Statistics
Description: This business statistics course covers simple descriptive statistics, probability and the binomial and normal probability distributions, statistical inference, sampling distributions, simple regression and correlation analysis. |
|
Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours Interdisciplinary Elective Details | |
| Level 4 | |
| ACCT72500 | Managerial Accounting
Description: This degree-level course provides students with an understanding of the types and behaviours of costs used by managers in the planning, decision-making and budgeting processes. Students will categorize the components of a costing system and calculate product cost under different methods. Management accounting topics will allow the student to understand cost behaviour and its use in decision making, evaluate capital investments and prepare operating budgets. |
| LAW72200 | Business Law
Description: This course is an introduction to the law and legal system in Canada, as it relates to contract, tort, employment, property, debt, agency and business entities, and effective risk management and mitigation. Students will compare and contrast the Canadian legal system to those of its major trading partners, tracing the differences and similarities between common law and civil law jurisdictions in so far as it impacts international commerce. To this end, the course will also examine the substantial aspects of Canadian and International laws governing conflict of laws, dispute resolution and contracts. The student will develop an appreciation of the domestic and international law context and the knowledge to participate in discussions with key stakeholders on legal issues. |
| MGMT72100 | International Human Resources Management
Description: This course will introduce students to the field of Human Resources Management and the typical functional areas and activities that support this discipline in today's global economy. One area of focus will be on developing an appreciation for the changing role of Human Resource departments, from service function to strategic partner. Another key focus will be on developing an understanding for the way in which today's Human Resource departments can help organizations achieve key organizational objectives with superior levels of effectiveness, efficiency, quality and profitability in order to create unique competitive advantages, which are likely to endure in domestic and international contents. Students will analyze current human resource management practices and consider opportunities and challenges that companies face in establishing and operating domestic or international operations. |
| RSCH73100 | Research Methods
Description: During this degree-level course students will explore research methods and their application to data analysis. Students will develop skills at reading and understanding research literature, and will develop expertise in evaluating the validity and reliability of research data. Students will acquire hands-on experience by working in small teams on a research project: designing, collecting data, analyzing the data using Microsoft Excel, and reporting thier findings and conclusions. |
| SOC73180 | Conflict Management
Description: Without exception, every relationship of any depth has conflict. Understanding the nature and complexity of interpersonal conflict is critical to its successful resolution. Conflict can be and often is regarded as a negative force and experience to be avoided or least controlled. Conflict can also be seen as an opportunity for strengthening complex relationships, increasing self-awareness and enhancing personal and professional development. This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore theoretical approaches to understanding and addressing conflict through the examination of various factors that contribute to interpersonal and intrapersonal (intrapsychic), and international conflicts, and to discuss, analyse, and apply appropriate skills and strategies to manage conflicts efficiently and effectively. |
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Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours Interdisciplinary Elective Details | |
| Level 5 | |
| COOP72000 | Co-op Work Term I (International Business Mgt)
Description: The co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience within an international business management environment. Through this course, students will be provided an opportunity to build skills (physical and procedural skills including accuracy, precision, and efficiency); assist in the acquisition of knowledge in and application of knowledge gained in the academic setting (concepts and terminology in a discipline or field of study); develop critical, creative, and dialogical thinking (improved thinking and reasoning processes); cultivate problem solving and decision-making abilities (mental strategies for finding solutions and making choices); explore attitudes, feelings, and perspectives (awareness of attitudes, biases, and other perspectives, ability to collaborate); practice professional judgment (sound judgment and appropriate professional action in complex, context-dependent situations); and reflect on experience (self- discovery and personal growth from real-world experience). |
| Level 6 | |
| BUS74020 | International Business Planning and Strategy
Description: This is a capstone course for students requiring them to apply the principles and knowledge obtained in all other business disciplines to a specific business situation whether domestic or international. The course uses a broad theoretical perspective combined with experiential learning to equip students with the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours needed to effectively participate in the development of overall strategy and operational tactics, and to prepare students to participate in the strategic planning process within a global economy. Adopting a resource based view of the firm, students will be exposed to leading strategic theories and tactics at global, corporate, business units and functional levels. Students will be asked to analyse sources of competitive advantage and profitability using a wide range of approaches to develop a comprehensive SWOT (Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats) analysis and to formulate realistic recommendations. Differences among embryonic, growth and mature industries, and the techniques needed to prosper in technologically driven industries, will be examined. Specific challenges and techniques associated with entry into international markets will be explored, along with the challenges associated with resource allocation. Students will have an opportunity to explore techniques to foster B2B and B2C relationships. |
| CLTR72000 | World Cultures
Description: World cultures both broadly and deeply affect and are affected by globalization in ways that unify and divide as well as produce equities and inequalities among people and nations. In this course, students will focus on topics pertaining to similarities and differences in world cultures and societies. Incorporating varying perspectives on diversity, students develop an understanding of the impacted groups, develop strategies which demonstrate respect for diversity, and critically examine social change performed on a world stage. |
| FIN72105 | Finance for Managers
Description: All managers in an international environment need financial management skills to make decisions and manage projects within an organization. This introductory course covers aspects of financial management. Students will be able to apply concepts of finance for organizations operating in international environments. Students will develop an appreciation for the techniques used to control financial risk in international situations. |
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Electives: Program Option
Student must complete a minimum of 84 Hours | |
View Program Option Electives | |
Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses". | |
| BUS74000 | Professional Sales and Negotiations
Description: This is a course in professional sales and negotiations, exposing students to strategies for selling creative concepts through numerous role playing exercises. Students examine the negotiation process and strategic approaches to develop, strengthen, and manage customer relationships. |
| HRM73040 | Staff Recruitment and Selections
Description: Using a systems based approach to the staffing function, this course examines the issues and practices involved with the critical function of acquiring and deploying an organization's workforce, in both domestic and international settings, and in developing and implementing programs for the effective orientation of new staff. This course will analyze international business situations and challenges related to staffing for an international business environment using staff who are both Canadian and foreign nationals/international. |
| IBMPO70001 | IBM Program Exemptions
Description: Program Exemption for IBM 1172 |
| IBMPO70002 | IBM Program Exemptions
Description: Program Exemption for IBM 1172 |
| MKT73000 | Buyer Behaviour
Description: This course examines the actions customers make in purchasing and using products and services. Students will analyze factors that influence purchase decisions and product use by both consumers and organizations. |
| OHS73000 | Occupational Health and Safety
Description: The primary objective of this course is to allow students to demonstrate awareness of an organization's moral, legal and ethical responsibilities in the area of health and safety. Health and safety legislation, including WHMIS, Joint Health and Safety Committees and MSDS sheets, industrial regulations and designated substance regulations in the workplace will be reviewed in detail. Students will also be exposed to ISO 14000 and its impacts on an organization. Students will explore issues from an occupational hygiene perspective and will develop skills in managing health complaints, conducting meetings and assessing likely impact of common issues including HIV/AIDS and, allegations of "unsafe work". A portion of this course will also be devoted to developing an understanding of the role and administrative requirements associated with employee assistance programs and understanding the trends associated with violence in the workplace. The role of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board will be discussed including how to read and monitor NEER statements and handle claims. An understanding of the international variation of the process and values toward health and safety will be covered. |
| OPER72010 | Operations Management II
Description: This Operations Management course focuses on the functional activities and role of an operations manager in both domestic and international settings. Students will build upon their knowledge of manufacturing concepts gained in the first year of study and learn to implement the functions and the strategic objectives of an operations manager. The major focus of this course is on the development and utilization of strategies for continuous improvement of both productivity and quality in organizations engaged in manufacturing, supply chain and service oriented businesses. |
| OPER73000 | Designing and Managing the Supply Chain
Description: Competition can no longer be defined as organization versus organization rather the competitive landscape is defined as supply chains competing against supply chains. The success of a firm and its ability to meet customer expectations are influenced greatly by the capabilities and performance of its supply chain partners. This course will focus on the design and management of the supply chain through the exploration of concepts, insights, practical tools, models, and decision support systems important to the effective management of the supply chain. Classes will utilize case analyses to put into practice the decision-making tools that are introduced. |
| Level 7 | |
| BUS73130 | Consulting/Integration Project I
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the theory underpinning successful execution of a consulting project and to provide the student with a first real life consulting and integration opportunity with respect to operational activities in a global business environment. Sensitivity will be demonstrated in all areas of a project assignment. Key topics include: goal setting, identifying dependency relationships, outlining resources required, concurrent activity management, decision theory, monitoring and controlling of progress which will result in the successful completion of projects. Students are required to, with their faculty member and employer, select aspects of the employer's operations for study with the view to producing a report which justifies the reasons for the selection, the purpose of the project, the methodology and approach adopted. As necessary, seminars on writing strategies will be delivered to students. The student will also summarize the actual outcomes of the project and conclude with a series of recommendations/observations along with cost/commercial considerations. The work of the student focuses on a number of critical activities and skills involved in economic, operational and people management. It will provide the student with “hard practice” in applying theory and skills developed in the various courses taken previously. Tasks and assignments are established which require the student to integrate his/her knowledge of different global and domestic business concepts and then apply them to problem solving specific areas of the business environment at hand. |
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Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours Interdisciplinary Elective Details | |
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Electives: Program Option
Student must complete a minimum of 126 Hours | |
View Program Option Electives | |
Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses". | |
| BUS74040 | Change Management
Description: This course introduces the student to Organization Development theories and their application in an organizational setting. Consideration is given to the psychological, sociological and historical constructs upon which the field is based. Students will learn the foundations for the key theories as well as the practical work of important theorists. Students will also examine how the theories of Organization Development are being applied in organizations to foster change, innovation, and the revitalization of the organization. |
| BUS74050 | Quality Planning and Analysis
Description: The effective and efficient management of an organization's total operation requires sound principles of quality management practised in all three planning areas (strategic, tactical, and operational). This course provides a fundamental, yet comprehensive, coverage of Total Quality Management (TQM). It covers not only the principles and practices, but also the tools and techniques. The sensitivity to end customers' requirements and challenges of a competitive marketplace will be a theme of the course. A practical state-of-the-art approach is stressed throughout this course. Sufficient theory and application techniques will be presented to ensure that the student has a sound understanding of TQM concepts. Mathematical techniques are developed in the form of tables and charts and statistics. Awareness of the internal and external requirements for quality principles in all currently practiced forms will be explored. |
| BUS74110 | The Business of Social Media
Description: The social web has an impact on organizations of every kind globally, even if they are not actively engaged in social media. Organizations that can capitalize on social media channels and behaviors will be competitive winners. The challenge is to build cohesive strategies that integrate social media into sound business practices. In this course students will gain strategic insight into why organizations should use social media and how to do it effectively and cost-effectively. Students will acquire hands-on experience in using, monitoring and creating social media / Web 2.0 tools such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, blogs, wikis, podcasts, etc. Students will learn how to incorporate social media into an organization's marketing, advertising and communication plans and how to develop a social media strategy. |
| HRM73030 | Training and Development
Description: During this course, the training and development life cycle will be explored in depth. Topics will include: needs assessment methods, formulation of training objectives, designing training programs, assessment of training methods, and international factors in training and development. Adult learning theories will be discussed so that students can better understand the ways in which a positive transfer of training can be encouraged. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of training and development activities into the strategic plan of the organization. A portion of the course will be skill based to enable students to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to become an effective trainer. Emphasis will be placed on the application of training and development principles and models to international situations given the challenges and opportunities associated with doing business in an international setting. |
| HRM73060 | Human Resources Information Systems
Description: The purpose of the course is to develop an integrated body of information systems knowledge and skills that apply to human resources management. It includes an in-depth study of the end-user approach to systems analysis, addressing the links between information systems technology, people, and organizations. The course provides a comprehensive, thoroughly up-to-date treatment of human resource information system design, analysis, and implementation with a practical focus on shaping the information system to enhance employee performance and carry out “real world” business strategies. Topics include information enterprise applications (CRM/ERM, ERP), systems design and analysis, justifying information technology investments, selecting and evaluating information systems and technologies, e-business, and information systems security. |
| IBMPO70003 | IBM Program Exemptions
Description: Program Exemption for IBM 1172 |
| IBMPO70004 | IBM Program Exemptions
Description: Program Exemption for IBM 1172 |
| IBMPO70005 | IBM Program Exemptions
Description: Program Exemption for IBM 1172 |
| MKT72250 | Advertising, Branding and Marketing
Description: Leading organizations today are creating and managing their communications in an integrated fashion, with coordination in terms of messages, positioning, and timing, all developed in support of overall organizational objectives. This course provides an integrative approach to the study of the interrelationship of advertising, branding, marketing and public relations. Topics include an evaluation of the role of promotion in marketing and the economy; the formulation and analysis of promotional goals; planning, organizing, and controlling the promotion function; creative planning; and budgeting and media selection. Through case studies and practical exercises, students will learn how to reach appropriate target publics in an effective, cost-efficient and measurable way. |
| MKT73010 | Media Design for Marketers
Description: Marketers in companies of any size can benefit from knowledge of design and design software. This course covers classic design principles alongside the basic digital tools used by designers and marketers today. Students will examine the work of fine artists, as well as designs and advertising campaigns developed by graphic designers from around the world to understand how design can be used to create and support a brand's identity. |
| OPER73010 | Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Description: This course will provide students with a comprehensive study of purchasing practices and applications in the context of both domestic and global supply chains. Students will learn an integrated approach from a management perspective to develop purchasing and supply chain strategies that contribute to overall business objectives. Ethical purchasing practices and corporate social responsibility are emphasized in the course. |
| OPER73020 | Distribution Planning and Control
Description: This supply chain management course is focused on the functions and objectives of a logistics manager, whether operating domestically or within an international setting. Students will investigate many examples of the classic cost/service tradeoff that is the major challenge for all supply chain managers. The major emphasis of the course is on the utilization of strategies to add value to a company's supply chain by either reducing costs, improving efficiency or effectiveness or improving customer service. This course will demonstrate the important role of the supply chain to companies by examining international vendors, customers and distribution centers with the goal of maximizing company productivity in a global economy and taking advantage of global opportunities. |
| Level 8 | |
| COOP73160 | Co-op Work Term II (International Business Management)
Description: The second co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience within an international business management environment. Through this course students will be provided an opportunity to: build skills (physical and procedural skills including accuracy, precision, and efficiency); assist in the acquisition of knowledge in and application of knowledge gained in the academic setting (concepts and terminology in a discipline or field of study); develop critical, creative, and dialogical thinking (improved thinking and reasoning processes); cultivate problem solving and decision-making abilities (mental strategies for finding solutions and making choices); explore attitudes, feelings, and perspectives (awareness of attitudes, biases, and other perspectives, ability to collaborate); practice professional judgment (sound judgment and appropriate professional action in complex, context-dependent situations); and reflect on experience (self-discovery and personal growth from real-world experience). |
| Level 9 | |
| COOP74000 | Co-op Work Term III (International Business Management)
Description: The third co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience within an international business management environment. Through this course students will be provided an opportunity to: build skills (physical and procedural skills including accuracy, precision, and efficiency); assist in the acquisition of knowledge in and application of knowledge gained in the academic setting (concepts and terminology in a discipline or field of study); develop critical, creative, and dialogical thinking (improved thinking and reasoning processes); cultivate problem solving and decision-making abilities (mental strategies for finding solutions and making choices); explore attitudes, feelings, and perspectives (awareness of attitudes, biases, and other perspectives, ability to collaborate); practice professional judgment (sound judgment and appropriate professional action in complex, context-dependent situations); and reflect on experience (self-discovery and personal growth from real-world experience). |
| Level 10 | |
| BUS74060 | Consulting/Integration Project II
Description: This course builds on Consulting 1 - BUS 3130 and is designed to provide the student with a more challenging real life consulting opportunity with respect to strategic, tactical, and operational activities in a global business environment. Sensitivity will be demonstrated in all areas of a project assignment. Key topics include goal setting, identifying dependency relationships, outlining resources required, concurrent activity management, decision theory, monitoring, and controlling of progress to result in the successful completion of projects. Students are required to – with their faculty member, and employer – select aspects of the employer's operations for study – with the view to producing a report which justifies the reasons for the selection, the purpose of the project, the methodology and approach adopted. Also, the student will summarize the actual outcomes of the project, and conclude with a series of recommendations/ observations along with cost/commercial considerations. The work of the student focuses on a number of critical activities and skills involved in contemporary globalization: economic, strategic, tactical, and operational, and provides the student with 'hard practice' in applying theory and skills developed in the various courses taken. Tasks and assignments are established which require the student to integrate his/her knowledge of different financing, operational, marketing, global and domestic business concepts, and then apply them to problem solving specific areas of the business environment at hand. |
| MGMT73120 | Managing Business Performance (Multinationals)
Description: This degree level course deals with the techniques needed to take the true pulse of an organization and to assess its overall health and subsequent competitiveness using a wide variety of classical and new analytical techniques including Nine Forces, Supply Chain Management, McKinsey 7S, Technology Forecasting, and Critical Success Factors. The key focus will be on identifying and achieving improved performance levels in an international environment at individual, business process, job, organization and corporate levels. The challenges and opportunities involved with identifying necessary changes at micro and macro levels, and with designing interventions to implement them effectively, will be explored. Using a systems based view of the firm, the entire organization will be evaluated using proven analytical models relevant to the performance of a multinational firm. From a practical perspective, students will be exposed to and explore the challenges and difficulties involved with managing the business performance system, particularly in a global context. Both static and dynamic approaches to assessing and managing macro level issues will be explored. At a micro level, students will also review effective interventions to improve individual performance gaps. |
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Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours Interdisciplinary Elective Details | |
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Electives: Program Option
Student must complete a minimum of 84 Hours | |
View Program Option Electives | |
Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses". | |
| HRM73050 | Labour and Employee Relations
Description: This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive range of knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours to manage the relationships between employer and employees in union and non-union workplaces. Students will answer the overarching question: How do we create and sustain an organizational culture of positive employee and labour relations that moves us towards the end goal of a productive and engaged workforce? Major topics include: collaborative work environment; legislation, collective agreements, and policies; labour and employee relations strategies; conflict resolution; negotiation; alternative dispute resolution; and, diversity management and inclusiveness. Through cases set around the world, students will compare and contrast Canadian practices with those in other countries and develop strategies and practices to enhance organizational effectiveness. |
| HRM74030 | Strategic Compensation Management
Description: This course addresses tangible and intangible compensation and the use of compensation to motivate and reward employee performance in both domestic and international environments. The application of compensation principles to organizational objectives is studied and evaluated, with particular emphasis on cultural variations and sensitivities. This course also covers job analysis, job description, and job evaluation on the basis of compensable factors as well as designing an equitable pay structure. Strategic use of compensation systems for attracting, motivating, and retaining employees is incorporated with managerial aspects of paying employees at all organizational levels. Focusing on managing employee compensation in contemporary organizations, the major objectives are: to examine the current state of compensation decision making; to examine how recent theoretical and research developments inform compensation decisions; and to offer an opportunity to develop competencies in making compensation decisions. International variations in laws and expectations for compensation will be assessed. |
| IBMPO70006 | IBM Program Exemptions
Description: Program Exemption for IBM 1172 |
| IBMPO70007 | IBM Program Exemptions
Description: Program Exemption for IBM 1172 |
| MKT74000 | International Market Entry
Description: A firm must use the most effective means of entering international markets with their products or services. Each country has different political, economic, social, technological and market conditions to consider when choosing the appropriate market entry strategy. This course examines the importance of choosing among different market entry strategies based on a company's strategic goals, needs, and abilities. Students will also assess the advantages and disadvantages of various market entry strategies under different environmental and market conditions. |
| OPER74010 | e-Supply Chain Management
Description: The convergence of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and the Internet has been credited with cost reductions, improved efficiencies, better customer service, increased revenue, and greater competitiveness in many organizations. This course will explore and elaborate on many different components of the combination of SCM and today's internet technologies and will provide an opportunity for the student to develop an understanding of the relevant concepts, techniques and vocabulary to leverage and expand on these exciting business tools to gain competitive advantage. |
| OPER74020 | Service Operations Mangement
Description: Service firms represent the fastest-growing sector of the economy, and are an integral component of most if not all supply chains. The course will study service operations management from an integrated viewpoint with a focus on customer satisfaction. The material will integrate operations, marketing, strategy, information technology, and organizational issues. |
| PRLN71200 | Public Relations History, Principles and Concepts
Description: This course introduces the practice of public relations, its history and evolution. Students examine the principles and theory of public relations management and organization, in terms of reputation and relationship. Current trends, problems and issues related to public relations practice globally are explored through the key stakeholder relationships with media, employees, consumers, government and the community. This course also emphasizes the ethical responsibility of public relations practitioners toward society at large. |
| Level 11 | |
| ECON73020 | Economics of International Trade and Finance
Description: This course introduces concepts and theories of international trade and finance, and provides students with an understanding of international economics from the perspective of the firm and Canada as a whole. Microeconomic models will be utilized to analyze the effects of international trade on individuals and businesses, and on trade policies. Included is the theory of comparative advantage and the gains from trade; the Heckscher-Ohlin factor-proportions model; tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade, and economic integration. Topics for international finance include: the balance of payments, exchange rate systems and the foreign exchange market, and the international monetary system. Current international economic issues pertinent to Canada will be examined including Canadian trade patterns, foreign investment, free trade agreements, bilateral and multilateral trade disputes, the impact of exchange rate changes, and Canadian macroeconomic policy in an open economy. |
| MGMT74100 | Corporate Social Responsibility
Description: This course explores the evolution and implementation of responsibility management systems that operationalize corporate citizenship, which are comparable in many respects to quality and environmental management systems. Modern corporations can no longer operate as autonomous, single-minded organizations. Without exception, the external environments that they face are complex, dynamic, and unpredictable. Companies today are caught in a crossfire of external (and sometimes internal) demands related to how they manage their responsibilities to a wide range of stakeholders, including employees, investors, suppliers, customers, communities, and national governments where they operate, particularly where long supply chains exist in developing nations. As a result of these conditions, corporations can be seen creating dialogue, relationships, and formal inter-organizational ties to a broad number of other parties and constituencies. In addition, those other parties and constituencies are exerting considerable influence on the formulation and execution of strategies. In large measure, the strategic management of these relationships is a keystone to business success in the new millennium. |
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Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours Interdisciplinary Elective Details | |
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Electives: Program Option
Student must complete a minimum of 84 Hours | |
View Program Option Electives | |
Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses". | |
| ENTR71200 | Entrepreneurship
Description: This course will introduce students to concepts relating to creativity and personal entrepreneurial characteristics with knowledge and skills essential for planning and developing a new venture. Entrepreneurial processes involved in transforming ideas into commercial ventures are examined through discussion of readings and case studies. |
| HRM73000 | Employment Law
Description: Students will cover, in detail, aspects of current legislation affecting human resource management including: human rights codes, Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Acts, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment equity acts, and certain aspects of labour relations laws. This review will provide a fundamental working knowledge of employment oriented law. Differences in the laws between federal and provincial jurisdictions will be explored with a primary focus on Ontario. Students will be provided with an opportunity to explore employment issues, opportunities and constraints arising from current applications of these laws. A brief overview of elements of employment contracts including the concepts of: wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, wrongful hiring, negligence, vicarious responsibility, just cause termination and progressive discipline will also be included. Students will develop an understanding of the role of the human resources department in ensuring legal compliance, anticipating issues, and preparing appropriate files and documentation, including assessing the strength of a case, giving evidence and preparing for a legal challenge. |
| HRM74000 | Strategic Human Resource Planning
Description: Increasingly, human resource practitioners are required to align human resource objectives with overarching organizational strategic management processes. As a result, choices need to be made about the kinds and numbers of people to be attracted, retained, displaced or outsourced. The important role of strategic HR planning including job analysis, forecasting supply and demand and succession planning will also be considered. On a technical level, students will explore quantitative and qualitative planning techniques, including their linkages with strategic management processes. Problems and issues surrounding the use of these techniques will be explored, along with the impact of poor planning on other organizational functions. On a conceptual level, students will explore the strategic management process and the ways in which an HR strategy can be linked to overall business strategy. Strategy choices including organizational structure will be explored along with the impact on the supply and demand of labour. An understanding of the international variation of the process will be covered. |
| IBMPO70008 | IBM Program Exemptions
Description: Program Exemption for IBM 1172 |
| IBMPO70009 | IBM Program Exemptions
Description: Program Exemption for IBM 1172 |
| MKT74010 | Product Life Cycle Mangement
Description: Product Management has evolved since its introduction in the consumer packaged goods industry by Procter and Gamble in the 1930's, yet it remains the primary method of integrating the different functions of a company into an integrated whole. |
| OPER74000 | Customer Relationship Management
Description: This course explores customer relationship management (CRM) as a key strategic process within all organizations and as a vital aspect of any successful supply chain; whether the relationship is business to consumer (B2C) or business to business (B2B). CRM can be defined as an overall process of building and maintaining profitable customer relationships by delivering value and satisfaction to the customer; through the effective use of people, processes, and technology. An effective CRM process can assist an organization to increase market share, profit and customer satisfaction and help combat competitive pressure. This course is designed to introduce students to Operational CRM (the ability to provide accessibility to your service through people, processes, and technology) and Analytical CRM (the ability to measure how well you are providing that service through measuring people, process and technology). Students will also gain experience in the use of CRM technology in a computer lab setting and applying CRM fundamentals within the context of case studies. |
| OPER74030 | Supply Chain Risk Management
Description: The management of risk in supply chains has become an integral element in the fields of Supply Chain Management, Corporate Strategic Management and Enterprise Risk Management. The Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) approach comprises a set of interacting considerations or activities in relation to the system of organizations, people, technology, information and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer; the supply chain. The essence of SCRM is taking a more proactive approach to managing risks in the supply chain in advance of their occurrence. In this capstone course students will be reviewing current SCRM research, models, and trends, and applying their findings through an applied project in the field. |
Program Outcomes
- Develop operating programs, policies and practices which are aligned with overall organizational goals and objectives in both domestic and international settings.
- Critically assess a business situation to identify both domestic and international opportunities and constraints.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge and skills involved with managing global business functions by applying the skills and knowledge within a variety of management disciplines.
- Design, implement and monitor initiatives geared towards improving the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of employees, processes, functions or businesses.
- Develop cross functional business processes which address stakeholder needs and which utilize financial, human and capital resources to improve productivity, innovation, quality and customer satisfaction in a socially and ethically responsible manner.
- Foster a positive employee relations climate through the situationally appropriate and effective design and implementation of human resource programs and policies that recognize and value a diverse workforce.
- Identify opportunities for risk avoidance programs and apply risk management techniques to specific business situations.
- Develop situation-specific metrics to track the performance of employees, processes, functions or businesses.
- Manage employee and organizational information and administration systems through the effective use of information technology which is culturally, legally and ethically appropriate.
- Develop operating policies and procedures which are legally compliant and ethically and culturally appropriate.
- Communicate effectively in either domestic or international settings.
- Apply the concepts of human relations, organizational behaviour and leadership to the development and enhancement of multidisciplinary teams in culturally appropriate ways.
- Apply the principles and skills of business management and leadership in either domestic or international situations.
- Adhere to professional codes and standards.
- Develop plans for lifelong learning and professional development.
- Apply the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours gained through the program in both coop work terms and the integrated project work.
- Demonstrate an understanding of essential employability skills including: group dynamics, critical and creative thinking skills, communication and ethical reasoning skills, and an ability to apply these skills in a variety of contexts.
- Evaluate one's own performance citing areas of strength and areas for improvement.
Program Advisory Committees
For a list of the current members, please visit our Program Advisory Committees.
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Conestoga College has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a five-year term commencing July 19, 2013. Conestoga shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent to deliver is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for all degree programs at all Ontario colleges.Disclaimer
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