SEM 433 - Managing Organizational Change

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course examines organization change, e.g. how organizations make transitions from one state to another. There is also a focus on understanding how management goes about changing corporate culture, organization structure and management systems. Prerequisite: SEM 201, 301 or 310. Open to third- and fourth-year students.

SEM 502 - Organization Strategy/Managing Organizations

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The first part of this course examines the formation of business strategy. It recognizes the complexities and messiness of strategy formation and explores how organizations actually develop strategies. The second part examines the evolution, determinants, and relevance of alternative ways of organizing. Contemporary ideas (e.g. re-engineering, the learning organization, virtual organizations) are critically reviewed. Not open to students who have completed SEM 610. Prerequisite: SEM 500.

SEM 633 - Managing Organizational Change

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course examines organization change, e.g. how organizations make transitions from one state to another. There is also a focus on understanding how management goes about changing corporate culture, organization structure and management systems.

SEM 641 - Business Strategy

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course examines top management decisions and emphasizes the development of business and corporate strategy. It integrates the management principles studied in the business core using a series of business cases. Guest Faculty members and executives will participate. Prerequisite: All required Year one MBA core courses.