Business Administration Undergraduate Courses

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Courses 200-299

BAE202 Financial Accounting

This course provides an introduction to the principles, practice and process of financial accounting. The student is introduced to the theory and mechanics of financial accounting with an emphasis on the presentation and development of accounting as an information system. Major topic areas include accounting theory, the processing of accounting data, accounting for assets, liabilities, owner's equity and the preparation and interpretation of financial statements.

Note(s):
Also offered through Distance Education. A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
Exclusion(s):
BAE202 (previous version)
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6 (Distance Learning: 0 - 0 - 9) (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1
 

BAE206 Fundamentals of Management

This course provides a broad introduction to management. It covers basic topics of organizational management, includes a general framework of the functional disciplines of management, and identifies key challenges and factors affecting management in the private and public sector, including defence and security organizations. In working through these issues, students will develop skills in business communication and case study analysis.

Note(s):
Also offered through Distance Education.
Exclusion(s):
BAE264, BAE268, BAE270
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6, (Distance Learning: 0 - 0 - 9)
Credit(s):
1

BAE208 Managerial Accounting

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of management accounting within the organization. The early part of the course examines basic terms, concepts and systems of management accounting before moving on to more specific topics such as activity-based costing, budgeting, variance analysis, and cost allocation. The course emphasizes the use of accounting information for planning and control within the organization and the appropriate use of accounting information for other types of decision-making such as pricing and product profitability decisions. The role of management accounting in systems supporting quality programmes and just in time delivery is considered. Other types of decision-making using accounting information such as capital budgeting and transfer pricing are examined as time permits. Consideration will be given to the behavioural and motivational impact of various management accounting systems.

Note(s):
Also offered through Distance Education. A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
Prerequisite(s):
BAE202 or equivalent.
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6, (Distance Learning: 0 - 0 - 9), (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1

BAE220 Introduction to Information Technology

This course is intended for students who will use Information Technology (IT) in the workplace. It is not intended for computer or systems professionals. The course will provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of IT and its applications in an organizational setting. Students will be expected to have basic computer skills such as the ability to use a modern integrated office software package. Students who lack these skills will be required to take part in a skills lab. Topics include Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Networking, Data Management, Uses of IT in Organizations, Development of Information Systems, Ethics and Information Technology.

Note(s):
Also offered through Distance Education. A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
For Arts students only. This course cannot be applied to a degree in Science or Engineering.
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6, (Distance Learning: 0 - 0 - 9), (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1

BAE238 Introduction to Strategic Management

The course focuses on introducing the principles of general management of the business organizations. Definitions, frameworks and conceptual models are presented to provide principles for strategy formulation, implementation, execution, leadership and control. Topics include, but are not limited to, competitive forces and value chain analysis, strategic intent, core competencies, corporate social responsibility, strategic and organizational performance, internal and external analysis, and management of change. Particular attention is given to strategic management in the military context of defence and security.

Note(s):
Only offered through Distance Education. A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
Exclusion(s):
BAE470
Contact Hours:
0 - 0 - 9, (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1

BAE242 Quantitative Methods I

This course introduces students to the application of probabilistic and statistical techniques to business problems. Major topics include probability theory, estimation, confidence intervals and inference, all in the context of business problems.

Note(s):
Also offered through Distance Education. A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
Exclusion(s):
ECE242 and PSE213
Semester:
May be offered in the Fall Term & Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6, (Distance Learning: 0 - 0 - 9), (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1

Courses 300-399

BAE300 Finance

This course introduces the students to principles of financial decision-making. Topics include the theory of present value and interest, risk, capital markets, and valuation, and decision-making within the firm including the financing decision, and capital budgeting. The emphasis is on the application of the principles to solve business, military and administrative problems.

Note(s):
A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
Prerequisite(s):
BAE202
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Fall Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6, (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1

BAE302 Intermediate Accounting I

This course provides a continued examination of the principles, practice and process of financial accounting. The students continue their introduction to the theory and mechanics of financial accounting with an emphasis on the presentation and development of accounting as an information system. Major topic areas include accounting theory, the processing of accounting data, accounting for assets, liabilities, owner's equity and the preparation and interpretation of financial statements. Time permitting; the accounts of the federal government will also be introduced.

Note(s):
Also offered through Distance Education. A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
Prerequisite(s):
BAE202 (previous or current version)
Exclusion(s):
BAE302 (previous version)
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6, (Distance Learning: 0 - 0 - 9), (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1

BAE310 Audit

This course aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of contemporary auditing concepts, techniques, and other assurance services. Students will also learn about the evaluation of internal audit, management audit, and "value-for-money" audit procedures used in the public sector.

Note(s):
A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
Prerequisite(s):
BAE202 and BAE208
Semester:
Usually offered in the Fall Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6, (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1

BAE312 Taxation

This course introduces Federal income tax laws and regulations with a focus on the taxation of individuals and corporations. Topics covered include administration of the tax system, residence, employment income, business and property income, capital gains, other income and deductions, computation of taxable income and taxes payable for individuals and corporations. GST/HST will also be covered.

Note(s):
A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
Prerequisite(s):
BAE202
Exclusion(s):
BAE316, BAE318
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6, (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1

BAE314 Marketing Fundamentals

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of marketing within a business organization. The course will begin with an examination of consumer and business-to-business markets, before moving on to the major components of competitive marketing strategy, namely product/service development, pricing, distribution and promotion. The course will provide a foundation for future work in this area. No prerequisites are required although knowledge of differential calculus or microeconomics is helpful.

Note(s):
Also offered through Distance Education
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6 (Distance Learning: 0-0-9)
Credit(s):
1

BAE316 Taxation I

This course aims to enable students to master the tax rules related to determining the net taxable income for all taxpayers, as well as those concerning taxable income and the income tax payable for individuals. By the end of this course, students should be able to file an individual income tax return. This course covers the following main content: Understanding the tax rules on liability. Calculation of employment and property income. Depreciation of tangible and intangible assets. Calculation of capital gains. Other income and other deductions. Calculation of the taxable income of individuals and, in particular, carry-forward losses. Calculation of the tax payable by individuals as an understanding of procedures and administration. Taxation of foreign income. Consumption Taxes.

Note(s):
A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
Prerequisite(s):
BAE202 and BAE206
Exclusion(s):
BAE312
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6, (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1

BAE318 Taxation II

This course aims to enable students to: 1) acquire mastery of the tax rules related to the determination of taxable income and the income tax payable by a corporation; 2) gain knowledge of the basic tax rules related to various transactions to which a corporation may be subjected (e.g., incorporation of the company, sale of the company, transfer of the company, etc.); 3) master the basic rules applicable to consumption taxes. Following this course, students should not only be able to produce a corporation's income statement but also use tax rules from a tax planning perspective. This course covers the following main content: Calculation of Business Income. Calculation of taxable income and income tax payable by a corporation. Benefits to shareholders. Deemed dividends. Sales of shares/assets. Capital gains deduction. Property rollover in favor of a corporation. Restructuring of a corporation's share capital. Taxation of partnerships and trusts.

Note(s):
A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
Prerequisite(s):
BAE316
Exclusion(s):
BAE312
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6, (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1

BAE326 Human Resources Management

The basic purpose of every human resource system is to acquire, develop and maintain the right kinds and numbers of people necessary to achieve organizational objectives. Taking a general systems approach this course examines the major human resource management (HRM) functions and their impact on organizational effectiveness. Representative topics include demographics and personnel supply; human rights legislation and employment equity; human resource planning; recruiting and selection; training and development; and compensation and benefits.

Note(s):
Also offered through Distance Education
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6 (Distance Learning: 0-0-9)
Credit(s):
1

BAE330 Organizational Theory

This course examines organizational theories, including but not limited to classical management theories on organizations and management, contingency theory, open systems theories, theories based on technological imperatives, institutional theories, and theories of bureaucracy. Emphasis will be placed on issues relating to processes such as politics, power and control in organizations, organizational legitimacy and organizational design. The course advances the understanding of how an organization functions within its social context as well as how its organizational design can be improved.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE206 or BAE238
Note(s):
Also offered through Distance Education
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Fall Term & Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6 (Distance Learning: 0-0-9)
Credit(s):
1

BAE336 International Financial Management

This course focuses on international financial management and international economics. The objective of the course is to develop the student's ability to understand and analyze the major problems of economics and financial decisions in an international context. Specifically, the course covers the following aspects: Foreign exchange markets, exchange rate determination, international money and capital markets, currency futures, options, and swaps, corporate exposure management, Managing Foreign Exchange Risk in the Department of National Defence, international capital budgeting and investing.

Prerequisite(s):
ECE206 and BAE300
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE344 Operations Management

This course presents a qualitative overview and introduces quantitative methods used in planning and managing operations in the service and production sector of the economy. Topics include design, process selection, capacity planning, project control, quality control, response to customer, cost/benefit analysis, facility layout, inventory and, supply chain management.

Note(s):
Also offered through Distance Education
Prerequisite(s):
BAE242
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6 (Distance Learning: 0-0-9)
Credit(s):
1

BAE364 Decision Analysis

This course provides the fundamental concepts of business analytics, with strong emphasis on business applications. Topics include linear programming, network modelling, project management, regression analysis and data mining. Each topic is illustrated through business applications to show how data analysis works in today’s organizations. Special attention is given to the use of software as well as to the presentation and interpretation of results.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE242
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Fall Term & Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

Courses 400-499

BAE400 Advanced Finance

This course provides a framework for formulating and considering financial decisions that affect the long-term performance and value of an enterprise. The course further develops the areas of finance covered in the introductory finance course and introduces and develops new topics essential to advanced study in finance. The course covers such topics as raising capital, capital budgeting , interaction of financing and investment decisions, options in corporate finance, capital structure choices, distribution policy, and corporate governance. Cases are used to promote discussion of the application of financial principles to realistic business scenarios.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE300
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE404 Intermediate Management Accounting

This second course in management accounting builds on the principles learned in the introductory course. The course will continue the examination of cost management and the analysis of business decisions. Topics include but are not limited to costs and pricing, cost behaviour, relevant costs for decision-making, cost allocations, transfer pricing, sales mix decisions, and inventory management. The course will also examine how costs, pricing, and performance measurement apply in Not for Profit and public organizations.

Note(s):
A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
Prerequisite(s):
BAE208
Semester:
Usually offered in the Fall or Winter
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6, (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1

BAE406 Management of Technology

The aim of this course is to help students develop a strong conceptual foundation for managing technology. It introduces concepts and frameworks for analyzing how organizations can create, develop, commercialize, diffuse and capture value from high technology-based products and services. It studies how organizations manage the technological change process (marketing, R&D, engineering, and manufacturing) in new organizational forms. Topics covered include: 1) technological change and how it affects competition between new and existing organizations, 2) strategies for organizations competing in high-technology industries, 3) management of innovation within a corporation, 4) management of innovation across organization boundaries (strategic alliances, entrepreneurship, venture capital), 5) technology commercialization, and 6) protection of an invention that might someday be commercialized.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE220
Semester:
Usually offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE408 Management Control Systems

Management control focuses on the process of assuring that the resources of the organization are used effectively and efficiently in the accomplishment of its objectives. This course deals with the design and implementation of accounting and non-accounting related controls from a managerial perspective. Using case analysis, the course focuses on the broad aspects of management control.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE208
Semester:
Usually offered in the Fall Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE410 Information Systems

The objectives of this course are to provide a solid managerial perspective in the concepts essential to 1) analyze and understand the capabilities and limitations of information technology so one can be an effective user of computers 2) analyze, design, develop, implement and use MIS in organizations. Subjects covered include role of information technology in organizations; strategic role of information systems in organizations; concepts, tools and techniques for systems development; managing information systems implementation; managing information system resources, Decision Support Systems; and managing International Information Systems.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE220
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Fall Term & Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE412 e-Business

E-Business has become a key enabler for business transformation through the use of Electronic Service Delivery (ESD) in both the public and private sectors. This course covers the essential elements necessary for planning and implementing successful ESD initiatives and strategies. It examines what has fundamentally changed for business and government with the advent of the World Wide Web (WWW) technologies on the Internet and looks at their impact on marketing, emergence of new business models, and the nature of business transactions with customers and between business entities. The course also provides an introduction to the technical dimension of planning and building ESD infrastructure such as security, electronic payment systems and supply chain integration. A balanced approach is taken in addressing issues from both the private sector and government ESD planner's perspectives.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE220
Semester:
Usually offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE414 Intermediate Accounting II

This course examines the theoretical underpinnings and accounting decision-making related to such topics as long- term debt, pensions, leases, complex financial instruments and accounting for income taxes. International financial reporting standards (IFRS) and their implications play an important role of the discussion in topics covered in the course.

Note(s):
Also offered through Distance Education. A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
Prerequisite(s):
BAE302 (previous or current version)
Exclusion(s):
BAE416 (previous version)
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6, (Distance Learning: 0 - 0 - 9), (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1

BAE416 Quantitative Analysis

This course will examine both advanced deterministic and probabilistic methods of decision analysis and problem solving in management and economics areas. The course will be targeted at several methods of mixed integer and integer programming, decision and risk analysis, multi-criteria decision problems, simulation, forecasting, calculus of variations and optimal control, Markov Chains and Dynamic Programming. That is, both descriptive and prescriptive methods will be used and where possible, examples from the civilian world, DND or the CAF will be used to motivate the discussion, formulate problems and come to solutions.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE242
Semester:
Usually offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE420 Business Law

A basic introduction to the Canadian legal system with a focus on the areas of law of particular relevance to business. The course will briefly discuss the court system and civil procedure. Greater emphasis will be placed on the law of tort and contract.

Note(s):
A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Fall Term & Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6, (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1

BAE422 Business Ethics

Ethics should underlie every aspect of organizational life, yet is often seen as a separate issue. In this course, students explore various tools contributing to building ethical cultures as well as the associated challenges. The ethical dilemmas fundamental to important decisions such as reporting misconduct and whistleblowing are deciphered. Ethical issues associated with common organizational practices and activities as well as ethical concerns related to current trends in organizations will be critically analyzed, including corporate social responsibility and environmental responsibility, fair trade, the sharing economy, consumerism, pandemics, persuasive technologies, surveillance, artificial intelligence and big data. Organizational practices and mechanisms setting the stage for ethical (mis)conduct and (in)equity in defence organizations are explored.

Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE424 Advanced Accounting

This course deals with advanced topics in financial reporting with an emphasis on business combinations and foreign currency transactions and translation of financial statements. Accounting for non-profit organizations will also be examined.

Note(s):
Also offered through Distance Education. A 6-week distance-learning option will be offered for the Certificate in Accounting.
Prerequisite(s):
BAE414 (previous or current version)
Exclusion(s):
BAE424 (previous version)
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6, (Distance Learning: 0 - 0 - 9), (Distance Learning [6-week condensed version]: 0 - 0 -18)
Credit(s):
1

BAE426 Labour Relations

This course examines the basic issues in labour relations such as union certification and negotiation and administration of collective agreements. Other selected topics in labour relations and employee relations will also be covered.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE326
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Fall Term & Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE434 Managerial Challenges in Organizational Behaviour

This course aims to give students the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have acquired in introductory courses in Organizational Behaviour and Organizational Theory. The course focuses on analyzing managerial challenges through case studies, introspection, and active learning techniques. Contemporary management challenges guide the selection of topics included in the course.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE330 and PSE301
Semester:
Usually offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE436 Public Financial Management

This course aims at developing student capabilities in the analysis of financial operations and the management of the public sector at all level of government. The course covers the principles of finance, economics, accounting and fiscal administration that are relevant to the understanding of financial functions and financial management in the public sector.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE202, BAE300, ECE224
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE440 International Management

This course will focus upon the opportunities and threats with which a firm must contend to become globally competitive and to be able to effectively operate within an international setting. A particular emphasis will be placed on multinational corporations, that is, companies that have significant interests across nations. Course topics include consideration of: the international macro-environment, including its economic, political, legal, technological and social elements; the role of culture, including the challenges faced when managing, motivating and leading persons across a variety of cultures; and international strategic management, including strategic planning, organizing international operations and decision-making in an international context.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE330
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Fall Term & Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE442 Project Management

This course examines approaches to the management of major projects within and between organizations. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, requirement definition, project selection, organization, planning, scheduling, budgeting control and termination. Skills necessary for successful project management such as the ability to negotiate and the ability to identify and manage risk is also considered.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE242
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE444 Supply Chain Management

Supply-chain management (SCM) is a system that helps manage the entire flow of information, materials, services and financials from raw materials suppliers through factories and warehouses, retailers to the end customer (end user). SCM stresses particularly processes and integration. Globalization and the rapid development of electronic business have heightened the strategic importance of supply chain management. The course develops a solid grounding, and includes strategies for customer service, inventory management, integrated processes and virtual integration, information sharing and the management of the bullwhip effect phenomena, matching supply and demand and managing uncertainties, business logistics outsourcing, supply chain network design and postponement, managing partnerships and how to create value through global networks.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE344
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE446 Operations Planning

This course will examine advanced techniques and the thought processes with respect to Operations Management. The course will examine Reliability and Maintainability, Learning Curves, Aggregate Operations Planning, one of Operations Planning, advanced Inventory Control, Job and Staff Scheduling, Process Control and Project Management. Where possible, the course will examine these issues for both profit-oriented firms as well as not for profit organizations such as DND.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE344
Semester:
Usually offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE448 Selected Readings in Management

This course allows students to explore an area of management that they are particularly interested in. This course can only be undertaken if a faculty member agrees to participate. Instructor participation will include providing/approving course readings, meeting with the student periodically to discuss these readings, developing a set of deliverables and providing appropriate assessment.

Note(s):
Permission of head and support of sponsoring faculty member required
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE450 Advanced Topics in Management

This course examines topics from a number of management areas. The course will provide the student who has completed the more basic courses with exposure to more complex issues in areas such as accounting, marketing, production, quantitative methods and human resources management. In addition, the course examines areas of management the student has not previously been exposed to such as international business and logistics. Coverage of topics will be on a selective basis.

Semester:
Usually Offered in the Fall Term & Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE452 Business Policy

This course is intended to pull together material from the various Business Administration courses and illustrates the complex overlap that exists between areas in applied situations. In the examination of corporate strategy the focus will be on the application of theories, concepts and analytical techniques developed in other courses, to a variety of case problems and situations. The course examines how the internal resources of the firm, the organization of the firm and the environment of the firm, all influence the strategic choices that the firm makes. Over the two terms of the course, students will also be required to work on a major project involving the development of a comprehensive business plan, for presentation to faculty and invited guests.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE202, BAE208, BAE220, BAE242, BAE314, BAE326, BAE344
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
2

BAE454 Seminar in Entrepreneurship

This advanced seminar course is designed for business students who wish to learn about entrepreneurship and its role in bringing new business models, new products and services into the market. The course surveys the entrepreneurial process, including starting, operating and ending an entrepreneurial venture. Topics include entrepreneurship, venture creation, business planning, entrepreneurial economics, financial projections, capitalization and debt, legal and taxation issues, franchising, marketing, technology, leadership in an entrepreneurial enterprise, and business expansion. Upon completion, students should understand a wide range of entrepreneurship concepts, and gain sufficient knowledge in the course to initiate their own business venture.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE208, BAE314, BAE300, BAE330
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE460 Consumer Behaviour

Consumer behaviour is about how people select, purchase, use or dispose of goods, services, ideas or experiences to satisfy their needs and wants. The study of consumer behaviour is rooted in market research and how it informs marketers on how to reach and influence consumers. The course begins with the study of individual processes that influence consumers, such as perception, learning, motivation and personality. Next, decision-making theories and practices are studied and analyzed. This is followed by in-depth discussions and analyses about group and cultural influences. Specific modules on service marketing and consumer behaviour research are included. The course challenges students to apply different conceptual lenses and adopt a rigorous critical stance by considering various perspectives to consumer behaviour theory and application.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE314
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE462 Brand Strategy

In this course, students will be exposed to different brand concepts and principles underlying the creation and development of the brand over time. We will address issues of recovery, repositioning, brand extension, architectural scenario and the orchestration of brands in the portfolio. Through several examples, the course will also address the identity and culture of brand concept of internal and external branding. The student will become familiar with the assessment of the value of trademark through a review of the strengths and weaknesses of the various measurement models used in industry and in the literature. In the context of globalization, this course also aims to present the different branding strategies: global brands, "global" and local. The student will learn to identify the factors that favour the emergence of global brands.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE314
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE464 Organizational Change and Culture

Change is a constant aspect of organizational life. This course provides students with the tools they need to understand the overt and hidden aspects of the organizational changes they are subject to, and to influence change processes at various stages. The course equips current and future change leaders to design and conduct better change processes. Concrete tools will be provided, real life cases will be studied and current changes in defence organizations will be analyzed. Emphasis will be placed on the challenges and tools for culture change. Topics include: leveraging change management frameworks that reflect the complexity of real-life situations, managing recipients of change and influencing stakeholders, action planning and implementation, sustaining change, and using data throughout the change process.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE330
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE466 Management of Health and Safety at Work

The high costs of work accidents and occupational health problems constitute a major concern for managers. In addition to the contributions made to regulatory bodies for compensation, workplace accidents generate many hidden costs for organizations, such as material losses and reduced production levels, among others. Employers are generally concerned with any level of accidents and work-related illnesses that result in significant work interruptions and slowdowns, and which often curtails the availability of personnel often indispensable to the effective functioning of the organization. Thus, workplace health and accident prevention have become priorities for organizations. This course aims to familiarize the student with the effective management of workplace health and safety. It will introduce students to fundamental concepts and issues in workplace health and safety, to work-related dangers and risks, and will focus on an integrated approach to managing workplace health and safety.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE326
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE468 Training and Development

This course examines the theory and practice of the training and development function of human resources management in work organizations. Students will learn how to assess needs, set learning objectives, design learning activities, and evaluate program effectiveness through hands-on experience. Related topics include: learning theory, budgeting, alternatives to training, staffing and societal issues, and training. Specific attention will be paid to training and professional development in the CAF because of the unique needs of the military related to their requirement to develop all of their senior personnel internally.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE326
Semester:
Usually Offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE470 Strategic Management I

The course focuses on the strategic management of organizations. Definitions, frameworks and conceptual models are presented to provide basic principles for strategy formulation, implementation, execution and control. Topics include internal and external analysis, industry analysis, competitive forces and value chain analysis, strategic intent, core competencies, competitive advantage, strategic and organizational design fit, competitive rivalry, business-level strategy, corporate-level strategy, corporate governance, cooperative strategies, strategic alliances, mergers, and acquisitions. Students use short case studies related to organizations of differing sectors (public and private) and structures to help analyze business environments. The course provides an enhanced understanding of the strategic management approach for the organization, including defence and security organizations.

Note(s):
Also offered through Distance Education.
Prerequisite(s):
ECE103, ECE104, BAE202, BAE206, BAE208, BAE220, BAE314, BAE326, BAE330, BAE344
Exclusion(s):
BAE238
Semester:
Usually offered in the Fall Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6 (Distance Learning: 0 - 0 - 9)
Credit(s):
1

BAE472 Strategic Management II

This course is the practical component of "BAE70: Strategic Management I"; it integrates material from the various management courses to illustrate the complex overlap that exists between areas in applied situations. In the examination of corporate strategy in a variety of cases and situations, the focus will be on the application of theories, concepts and analytical techniques learned in other courses. The students will work on a major management project to develop a comprehensive strategic plan.

Prerequisite(s):
BAE202, BAE206, BAE208, BAE220, BAE242, BAE300, BAE314, BAE326, BAE330, BAE344, BAE470
Exclusion(s):
BAE402
Semester:
Usually offered in the Winter Term
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
1

BAE490 Thesis

This two-term course is available only to students of Business Administration who have an average of at least "A-" in 3rd year Business Administration courses. Students who take the course may substitute it in place of (BAE440 and BAE450) two business electives. Before enrolling in the course a student must obtain the approval of a professor in the Department of Business Administration who will supervise the thesis. The topic of the thesis will be mutually agreed upon by the student and the professor and should be in one of the areas covered in one or more of the Business Administration core courses.

Prerequisite(s):
Permission from the Head of the Department.
Contact Hours:
3 - 0 - 6
Credit(s):
2
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