Christopher Steele
Fall Term 2026 (1970)
BUS 705 - Philosophy of Science for Business Research
3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)
This course examines the foundational principles and methodologies that underlie scientific inquiry. It is a doctoral seminar that provides the necessary background in the philosophy of science to prepare students to conduct high quality research. Students will be exposed to philosophical debates on the nature of scientific theories, the structure of scientific revolutions, and the essential differences between scientific knowledge and other ways of knowing. The course will also address the ethical implications of scientific research in business, encouraging students to consider the societal impacts of their work. By focusing on issues that are most relevant to business research, this course aims to help doctoral students understand the philosophical concepts and perspectives that enable them to conduct theoretically relevant, rigorous, and ethically sound research.
LECTURE A01 (58208)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
F 14:00 - 16:50
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
SEM 210 - Introduction to Management, Organization and Entrepreneurship
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1.5-1.5S-0)
Introduces students to the fundamentals of human resource management, strategy and organizational theory, and entrepreneurship/innovation. Topics include: motivating employees, designing jobs, staffing, ethics and decision making, leadership and managing teams; developing and implementing an organization's strategy, structure, control systems, and change initiatives; and identifying and evaluating opportunities, launching and growing a business, establishing networks and legitimacy. Pre- or co-requisite 3 units junior level English or Writing Studies. Open only to students in the Faculty of Business. Not to be taken by students with credit in SEM 200 or 301. Students may not receive credit for both SEM 210 and SEM 310.
LECTURE 850 (79134)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
M 11:00 - 12:20