BUSI 3810U International Management.
This course examines the international dimensions of business management in foreign countries.
Emphasis is placed on the managerial implications of conducting business in the global business
environment. The course provides a framework for analyzing managerial issues and problems faced by
management as a result of economic, cultural, political, and social differences in the global environment.
3 cr, 3 lec. Prerequisite: Completion of all required 2000- level core business courses.
BUSI 3430U Personal Finance.
The management of the individual’s personal finances is the focus of this course. The areas of coverage
include planning your personal finances, managing credit, insuring for risks, investments and planning
for retirement and the individual’s estate. 3 cr, 3 lec.
BUSI 4650U Advanced Supply Chain Management.
This course covers strategic role of the supply chain, key strategic drivers of supply chain performance,
and the tools and techniques for supply chain analysis. The course presents ways that managers can use
in practice for the forefront of supply chain management and information technology in the supply
chain. Distribution networks, sourcing and different sourcing activities including supplier assessment,
supplier contracts, design collaboration, and procurement; price and revenue management will be
discussed. 3 cr, 3 lec. Prerequisite: BUSI 2604U.
BUSI 4701U Strategic Management I.
This course examines strategy and related concepts. The focus throughout is on strategic management:
choosing and defining purposes and objectives, formulating and implementing a viable strategy, and
monitoring strategic performance. The thrust of the course is to view the organization in its totality: the
external environment in which it operates its strategy, and its internal administrative activities. The
emphasis is on assessing the kinds of problems and issues that affect the success of the entire
organization. Topics include the strategic process, the role of the general manager, the external
environment, internal analysis, competitive advantage, strategy and structure, diversification,
integrations and alliances, organizational structure, strategy and control, and an introduction to
corporate strategy. 3 cr, 3 lec. Prerequisite: Completion of all 3000-level required courses.
BUSI 3705U Legal Environment of Business.
This introductory business law course covers the following subjects: the Canadian legal system, the US
legal system (including class actions, contingency fees, jury trials, punitive damages, cost 180 SECTION
16 :: UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTION structures etc.), the legal profession, constitutional law,
legal research, contract law (including offer, acceptance, consideration, legality, capacity,
misrepresentation, breach, remedy etc.), business associations (sole proprietorships, partnerships and
corporations), corporation law, officer and director liability, commercial transactions, civil litigation,
alternative dispute resolution, employment law, negligence, professional liability, tort law, real estate
law, consumer protection, competition law, marketing law, environmental law, intellectual property
law, Internet law, comparative laws and damages and remedies. 3 cr, 3 lec.