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Management Studies
611
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Managerial Economics
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Introduction to economic models for business decision making. Models from microeconomics are applied to provide insight in understanding costs, pricing, industry structure, and competitive interaction. Information economics is used to illustrate principal-agent problems that commonly arise in a business context. Macroeconomic models of supply and demand are applied to illustrate how government policy affects inflation and exchange rates.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Management Studies
613
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Managerial Decision Modelling
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The transformation of raw data into useful information for decision-making. Quantitative models are implemented with spreadsheets to develop skills in generating managerial insight from data and in dealing with uncertainty. Topics covered include basic probability and statistics, decision trees, regression analysis, optimization, and simulation.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Management Studies
615
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Strategic Business Analysis
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Introduction to strategic analysis. Integration of learning from various management disciplines through a "field experience" study of a business firm.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Strategy and Global Management 601.
Also known as:
(formerly Management Studies 715)
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Management Studies
623
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Corporate Governance
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Building on established theory, this course will use lectures, cases, and real world examples to identify how corporate governance systems have evolved to help mitigate agency issues within an organization.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
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Management Studies
631
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Prescriptive Analytics in Business
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Advanced quantitative decision-making and problem-solving skills in business environments with data and fact-based analysis. Techniques such as data-driven optimization, deterministic and probabilistic modeling, and simulation are covered through case studies.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Management Studies 613.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Management Studies 631 and Operations Management 715 will not be allowed.
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Management Studies
641
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Business Process Improvement and Creative Problem Solving
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Business process improvement and creative problem solving as critical components of competitiveness. The adjective "business" is used to indicate that the course emphasizes improvements in non-manufacturing processes (of relevance to all organizations) in such areas as development, distribution, financial accounting/planning, order entry, personnel, and purchasing. Topics covered include the relationship to Total Quality Management and Time-Based Competition, incremental versus radical improvement, selection of key processes for study (including bench-marking and the role of capacity constraints), process flow diagramming, Pareto analysis, cause-and-effect analysis, statistical control charts, affinity diagrams, and steps in creative problem solving.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Operations Management 601.
Also known as:
(formerly Management Studies 741)
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Management Studies
643
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Study Tour
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Examines effects of globalization on International and Canadian business. Normally encompasses visits to two international destinations. The class participates in the selection of destinations and researches relevant industries.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Operations Management 601.
Also known as:
(formerly Management Studies 743)
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Management Studies
651
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Global Energy Finance and Accounting
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Problems related to evaluating and financing energy enterprises. Financial and accounting principles applied to valuing and financing energy projects. Financial reporting, managerial control systems, theory of financing, valuation, and deal structuring. Focus on private sector energy enterprises.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Accounting 603 and Finance 601.
Also known as:
(formerly Management Studies 751)
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Management Studies
667
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Directed Masters Study in Management Studies
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Coverage of various topics on the basis of student and faculty interest.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Haskayne School of Business.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Management Studies
668
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Seminar in Management Studies
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Intensive study and discussion of current literature and research with respect to selected topics in Management Studies.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Haskayne School of Business.
Also known as:
(formerly Management Studies 789)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Management Studies
672
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Introduction to Business
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Introduces the functional areas of business and their integration for the effective and efficient operation of organizations. Provides the foundation for the discipline based courses.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Management program.
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Management Studies
674
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Integrated Decision Making
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Integrative capstone course that challenges students to effectively respond to multifunctional problems.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Management program.
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Management Studies
676
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Business Analytics
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Analytical tools and techniques for managerial decision, and their application to decision scenarios that parallel common business decisions.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; (3-1T)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Management program.
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Management Studies
678
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Storytelling with Data
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Examines how data visualizations are critical for understanding the messages the data is trying to communicate and ensuring the right visuals are crafted to deliver insights to stakeholders.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; (3-1T)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Management program.
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Management Studies
703
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Philosophy of Science for Business Administration
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Examines processes of development and discussion of theories, with a focus on business management research. Exploration of three main questions: (i) what is the role of theory in science; (ii) what makes good management theories; and (iii) how can theories in management or related disciplines be developed and tested. Classical philosophy of science, management research papers focused on scientific theory and explanation, and prescriptive studies with strategies or methods for theory development in management and related disciplines, are reviewed.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Doctor of Business Administration program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Management Studies
705
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Critical Research Assessment
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Development of skills associated with the evaluation and use of extant research. Emphasis is on the critical reading of methods and results sections of experimental and non-experimental research papers. Discussions regarding the appropriateness and limitations of the methodologies utilized, and statistical treatment of the data, will facilitate an understanding of research contributions. Studies using experimental and non-experimental design are included.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Doctor of Business Administration program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Management Studies
709
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Qualitative Research Methods
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Development of skills to conduct qualitative research in the context of business. Focus on research design and the processes of collecting and analyzing qualitative data as well as drawing conclusions and reporting research findings. Specific emphasis is given to case study research, ethnographic, and focus group research. Grounded theory, action research, narrative, and discursive research is also introduced.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Doctor of Business Administration program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Management Studies
711
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Quantitative Design and Analysis
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Development of skills associated with the design and implementation of experimental and non-experimental research. Focus is on building capacity to conduct quantitative research.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Doctor of Business Administration program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Management Studies
714
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Engaged Scholarship and the Use of Evidence
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Sets out a clear framework and guidelines for carrying out soundly based and useful research. Establishes strong links between research and practice and develops understanding of the nature of evidence.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Doctor of Business Administration program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Management Studies
746
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Topics in Business Management
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Covers various topics such as business economics, international business or risk management. Focuses on understanding academic research on the course topics and the implications of such research to management practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Doctor of Business Administration program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Management Studies
748
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Topics in Advanced Business Management
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Covers selected topics with a more in-depth critical examination of the academic research. Discusses the implications of such critical examination for management practice.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Doctor of Business Administration program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Management Studies
773
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Multivariate Analysis in Management
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The study of association among sets of measurements. Introduces a variety of multivariate statistical techniques and methods to effectively carry out an empirical research study in management including the business, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Topics include: introduction to research design and multivariate methods, linear regression, logistic regression, analysis of variance and covariance, multivariate analysis of variance, discriminant analysis, principal components analysis, common factor analysis, and additional multivariate topics if time permits.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Haskayne School of Business.
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Management Studies
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Philosophy of Science in Management Studies
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Historical and critical perspectives of classical issues in philosophy of science, nature of scientific explanation, confirmation of scientific theories, theories of truth, distinctions between science and non-science.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Haskayne School of Business.
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Management Studies
783
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Advanced Research Methodology and Methods
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Research methodology relevant to examination and testing of theoretical and applied issues in management. The development and testing of research concepts; research operations, designs and analysis.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Haskayne School of Business.
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Management Studies
791
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Management Education Seminar
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Curricular and course design, instructional techniques, instructional tools, teaching styles, career planning and professional ethics. Nature, role and function of universities, and business schools, business school relations.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Haskayne School of Business.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Management Studies
793
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Conceptual Frameworks of the Enterprise
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Advanced, comparative institutional analysis to explain the choice of the firm's boundaries, the governance mechanisms to manage the interface with the external environment and the internal organizational design, so as to reduce transaction costs and facilitate value creation.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Haskayne School of Business.
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Management Studies
794
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Theory Development
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Processes of building, testing, and disseminating business management theories. Focus on the elements that constitute a theory, requirements for theory validation, and the role of theory in business management research. Analysis of mainstream theories in business management research. Readings include philosophy of science and management research materials on theory development and dissemination.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Haskayne School of Business.
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Management Studies
795
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Research Development
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Development of research skills through participation in a well-defined project under the direct supervision of an experienced researcher.
Course Hours:
3 units; (1-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Management Studies 781 or 783.
Also known as:
(formerly Management Studies 792)
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Management Studies
797
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Directed Doctoral Study in Management
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Coverage of various topics on the basis of student and faculty interest.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Haskayne School of Business.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Management Studies
799
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Topics in Management Studies
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Coverage of various topics on the basis of student and faculty interests.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Haskayne School of Business
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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