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Level 1
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Organizational Behaviour
BUS8020
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Business Research and Data Analysis
BUS8375
This course explores basic statistical and research methods and their application to data analysis. Students will develop skills in reading and understanding research literature, and will develop expertise in evaluating the validity and reliability of research data. Students will acquire hands-on experience creating a research project design in small teams, collecting data, analyzing the data using Microsoft Excel and reporting their findings and conclusions.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
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Human Resources Management
HRM8130
This Human Resources Management (HRM) course offers a comprehensive introduction to the strategies, practices, and principles essential for the effective management of an organization’s human resources, while incorporating the United Nation's PRME Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It explores the pivotal role that HRM plays in organizations to enhance employee and organizational performance, promote sustainability, and align workforce goals with organizational objectives.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Computer Skills for Business
INFO8060
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
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Accounting and Financial Management
MGMT8500
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Global Markets and Strategies
MKT8035
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
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Global Supply Chain Management
OPER8340
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. In addition, supply chain management impacts customer service activities relevant to logistics, operations and marketing processes. Topics 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, one of the primary objectives of supply chain management. The course is designed to examine a firm as a complete business, considering the global environment.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Level 2
Course details
Global Trade Law
BUS8330
This course is an introduction to the basic legal principles of carrying on international business. You will examine the legal implications of international business activities; discuss the legal aspects of intellectual property, competition and antitrust laws, public trade law and legal issues related to E-commerce in international business.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Global Business Management Capstone
BUS8350
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ACCT8090 OR MGMT8500 AND HRM8130 OR HRM8131 AND MKT8035 OR MKT8036
- CoRequisites:
Career Management
CDEV8132
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
ENTR8000
This course focuses on strategies for fostering creativity and innovation, and processes for developing entrepreneurial ventures. The scope of the course encompasses new business formation and initiatives within established organizations. Case studies range from small enterprises to large firms. Student teams will apply their entrepreneurial abilities to work through a number of business development challenges.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Global Business Perspectives
MGMT8110
Students will consider organizations from a global perspective. The impact of being a global entity on individual behaviour, team processes, and organizational processes will be examined. In today's interconnected world, organizations require leaders who possess a deep understanding of the constantly evolving nature of work and who think beyond their immediate sphere of influence. Leaders must recognize their role in the global community and be mindful of the impact their actions have on the world. With the increasing complexity and interdependence of global markets, organizations must also be aware of how global dynamics can affect their operations. The role of the leader will be a recurring theme. The course will integrate casework and will require the students to integrate material and provide support for their decisions.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Introduction to Project Management
MGMT8300
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
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Sustainable Management
MGMT8420
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
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Level 3
Course details
eCommerce
BUS8570
The rapid growth and change in e-commerce since 1995 represent just the beginning of the period of invention in what could be called the first 30 seconds of the e-commerce revolution through to the ongoing re-invention of e-commerce today. Technology continues to evolve at exponential rates. This underlying evolution and re-invention allow businesses and entrepreneurs to create new business models and for businesses in traditional industries with bricks and mortar locations to evolve, be disrupted, and sometimes destroy existing business models. The rapid growth of e-commerce also provides extraordinary growth in career and employment opportunities, which we describe throughout the course.
It is important to study e-commerce to be able to perceive and understand the opportunities, trends, and risks that lie ahead. By the time you finish this course, you will be able to identify the technological, business, and social forces that are the backbone of e-commerce and that have shaped, and continue to shape, the growth of e-commerce.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: INFO8060
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International Business Strategy
BUS8580
The aim of this course is to focus on how to formulate international business strategy. This course is designed to introduce students to the strategic international business and management strategies taken by the companies, and to expose students to the strategic choices with which international business manager’s face in the international business environment. It helps students to integrate their knowledge of the functional areas of business with concerns for PRME Sustainability Development Goals (SDG) into an internationally oriented view of the firm by evaluating the global environment, and speculating on the future international direction of the companies.
This course requires identification of relevant concepts, frameworks and techniques that students can apply to address international business decision, to analyze international business information, and to design global competitive strategies in large multinational corporations and in small and medium sized enterprise. This course will be centered on a high involvement and interactive environment. It will include a combination of lecture, discussion, exercises, and group activities including case analysis and a global strategy project and presentation.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: BUS8350
- CoRequisites:
Management and Leadership Skills
MGMT8250
Organizations are complex and are becoming even more so given the rapid pace of technological change, globalization, and the problems and competitive pressures that these bring. Leaders need to be able to lead and motivate individuals and teams in the organization to bring about continuous improvement, and thereby compete in the global economy. To that end this course will cover fundamental concepts of effective management and leadership in the global economy.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Business Process Integration and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
OPER8030
This course will focus on core business processes that are typically used by a multi-national company to procure, manufacture, manage customer orders, and financially track its business functions. Students will gain in-depth understanding of business process integration by utilizing an active learning approach which will include the hands-on use of the SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, focusing on business process integration, which is key to success in business. Students will also utilize ERPsim, a game-based simulation, to learn how to manage companies from end-to-end using the actual SAP ERP in a real-time simulated competitive environment focusing on operations excellence, analytics, and ERP interaction.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
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Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
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Environmental, Social and Governance Reporting and Business Ethics
BUS8460
This course has students build their knowledge of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Reporting and related business ethics through both theory and practice. Students leave the course equipped to step into analyst and coordinator positions in ESG, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. They will understand the history of this field and the transformational shift that is currently occurring to embed Environmental, Social and Governance standards in organizational strategy, practice and reporting. They will be equipped with leading theories and standards as well as tools to help organizations make this shift. Students will work on real world companies to assess their Environmental, Social and Governance practices, strategies and reporting. Students will make recommendations for improvement and present these recommendations to leadership teams and experts in the field.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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Foundations for Venture Creation
BUSS8070
Have you ever wondered how to start a business, how to finance one - what it takes to be an entrepreneur? In this course, the student will become familiar about the different business models that are taken into consideration in starting a new venture. Building upon prior knowledge which include financials, problem solving, and overall general global business knowledge, the student will gain perspective of what it takes to create and run a new venture.
This course is designed for students enrolled in the Entrepreneurship stream only
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites: BUSS8090
Business Analysis Fundamentals
BUSS8080
This course will introduce the concepts and functions that underpins the discipline of business analysis. Using a combination of lectures and case studies, students will be exposed to the various areas of Business Analysis including: Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation and Collaboration, Life Cycle Management, Strategy Analysis, Requirements Analysis and Design Definition, and Solution Evaluation. Case studies will be used to allow exploration of the topics presented to be viewed in an organizational context
This course is designed for students enrolled in the Business and Data Analysis specialization only.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites: BUSS8100
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
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New Product Design
BUSS8090
This course will provide an overview of the key concepts and principles of product design, from ideation to prototyping, customer discovery, and launching a product or service. You will investigate several case studies ranging from small enterprises to large firms. In this course, you will apply your entrepreneurial abilities to work through various business development challenges.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites: BUSS8070
Business Intelligence
BUSS8100
This course will enable students to develop a deeper understanding of the value of data and the massive amount of data that is available to organizations today. We will look at data as a strategic asset, and learn the skills to access, prepare, analyze and visualize this data to support decision-making, solve business problems, and remain competitive. This course will include a mix of both theoretical discussions and hands-on activities, providing students with the opportunity to practice implementing data analytic techniques and using tools for business intelligence. Tools and techniques will be explored.
This course is designed for students enrolled in the Business and Data Analysis specialization only.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites: BUSS8080
World Geography, Religions and Cultures
LIBS8130
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 4
Course details
Change Management
BUS8600
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Managing Business Performance
BUS8610
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
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The Business of Social Media
BUS8590
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Sales and Negotiation
BUSS8110
This course will provide an overview of the key concepts and principles of negotiation and sales, including the role of communication and persuasion, foundational skills of effective salespeople, and the importance of understanding the customer. In this course, you will apply your entrepreneurial abilities to work through several business development challenges and case studies of small enterprises to large firms.
This course is designed for students enrolled in the Entrepreneurship stream only
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: BUSS8070
- CoRequisites: BUSS8140 AND ENTR8270 AND MKT8450
Business Strategy and Requirements Analysis
BUSS8120
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for capturing, interpreting, and effectively communicating both technical and non-technical requirements. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the process of developing requirements, including elicitation, analysis, specification, and validation. Additionally, you will gain insights into how strategic objectives are operationalized via business requirements and projects.
This course is designed for students enrolled in the Business and Data Analysis specialization only.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: BUSS8080
- CoRequisites: BUSS8130 AND ETHS8050 AND MGMT8275
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
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Intercultural Communications
COMM8190
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
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Entrepreneurial Behaviour
ENTR8270
What makes a good entrepreneur - what sets them apart from everyone else? In this course, the student will embark upon a personal discovery of who they are and also what are the traits of an entrepreneur. Evaluating their leadership, empathy, integrity, personal brand, personal profiling will enable them to better understand entrepreneurs and themselves thus being more effective in team collaborations.
This course is designed for students enrolled in the Entrepreneurship stream only
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: BUSS8070
- CoRequisites: BUSS8110 AND BUSS8140 AND MKT8450
Business Ethics for Data Analysis
ETHS8050
This course will examine the ethical aspects of businesses. We will examine issues such as the Triple Bottom Line, Advertising, Sustainable Practices and ethical principles related to reporting and disclosures. We will also delve into some of the current issues related to fair hiring practices, deceptive advertising and environmental and social responsibilities.
This course is designed for students enrolled in the Business and Data Analysis specialization only.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: BUSS8080
- CoRequisites: BUSS8120 AND BUSS8130 AND MGMT8275
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
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Innovation Strategy
BUSS8140
This course will embody all previous courses and build upon the skillsets learned throughout the past SGBM levels. Weekly case assignments based on real world entrepreneur challenges will make up the majority of content. Students will be provided an active learning opportunity to innovate in their approach to various challenges - involving areas such as operations, marketing, finance, supply chain, leadership and more. This hands on approach will further optimize the students performance to better manage business in a global setting.
This course is designed for students enrolled in the Entrepreneurship stream only
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: BUSS8090
- CoRequisites: BUSS8110 AND ENTR8270 AND MKT8450
Business Analytics and Decision Making
MGMT8260
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Management Information Systems
MGMT8275
This course explores the strategic use of information systems in modern business. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how Management Information Systems (MIS) can be a source of competitive advantage and delve into concepts covering the selection, design, management, and monitoring of MIS. Specifically, you will gain insights into how the role of a Business Analyst is critical in each of these components.
This course is designed for students enrolled in the Business and Data Analysis specialization only.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: BUSS8100
- CoRequisites: BUSS8120 AND BUSS8130 AND ETHS8050
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
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Advanced Data Analysis tools and Techniques with Excel
BUSS8130
This Course will build on the concepts developed in INFO8060 and expose students to Advanced Functions and Techniques to analyse large data sets. Students will be exposed to the Data Management Lifecycle, including the ETL process. Using, advanced functionalities including Pivot Tables, Filters, Functions and PowerPivots, students will be able to explore datasets to develop data models, identify trends and prepare forecasting reports. Geospatial Data using Microsoft PowerMaps will also be explored.
This course is designed for students enrolled in the Business and Data Analysis specialization only.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: BUSS8100
- CoRequisites: BUSS8120 AND ETHS8050 AND MGMT8275
Digital Marketing for Your Business
MKT8450
Digital marketing opportunities are without a doubt an important component of any company's marketing strategy. The ability to decipher the analytics from the various platforms allows the decisions made to be based on facts. This course has a multitude of engaging and active learning opportunities such as various certifications, badges, exposure to many social media platforms within the curriculum to hone their skills as a Digital Marketer.
This course is designed for students enrolled in the Entrepreneurship stream only
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: BUSS8090
- CoRequisites: BUSS8110 AND BUSS8140 AND ENTR8270
Demand and Customer Relationship Management
OPER8040
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
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Program outcomes
- Collect, process and interpret data used to support and inform the implementation of global business projects.
- Conduct global business in compliance with relevant national and international law, legislation, policies, and regulations
- Use project management tools to assess the contribution of individuals and diverse teams in relation to their ability to collaborate and complete projects within time and scope
- Analyze the expected implications of potential business decisions on profitability, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction to recommend optimal solutions for improving a business.
- Establish and manage relationships with a diversity of stakeholders using leadership skills to support the achievement of global business goals
- Apply the principles of business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability to global business decisions and operations in support of improving the triple bottom line
- Critically assess a business situation to identify domestic and international opportunities
- Develop, implement and evaluate strategies for personal professional development to enhance work performance and skills
- Apply information technology to enhance work performance skills to support global business operations
- Communicate effectively in domestic and international settings to ensure business is conducted in culturally appropriate manner
- Monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political, and environmental issues to enhance business performance and guide management decisions.
- Incorporate United Nations PRME Sustainable Development Goals within each of the courses to provide a proper understanding to make effective decisions while taking into consideration the above.