SEM 412 - Effective Negotiations

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

This is a comprehensive study of negotiation theory and practice. A negotiation simulation is conducted to provide an understanding of how theory translates into practice. Prerequisite: SEM 201, 301 or 310. Open to third- and fourth-year students.

SEM 638 - Corporate Sustainability

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

This course examines business strategies for sustainable development. Business sustainability is defined as managing the triple bottom line - designing mission driven enterprises that provide a thriving future for business, society and the planet. To achieve this, managers must adopt a fresh understanding of the role of the business enterprise. The course will draw from successful sustainability efforts of leading business organizations, both locally and internationally, by identifying key success factors that encourage sustainable business practices. It will also place current understandings of sustainability in a wider context by exploring the historical roots of current sustainability practices and examining their implications for key stakeholders of the business enterprise.

BUS 303 - Application of Business Concepts

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 1.5-1.5S-0)

The course emphasizes the role of organizations in solving complex challenges on local, national and global scales. Students will continue building upon the hard and soft professional, interpersonal, and team-building skills practiced in earlier courses. Collaboration and problem-solving will continue to be honed through case simulations and projects that will explore broader societal and international issues. Students will use a systems thinking approach to analyze complex business topics including equity, diversity, and inclusion; Indigenous business and reconciliation; not-for-profits and leadership. Prerequisite: BUS 222.

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. 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.

SEM 686 - Selected Topics in Behavioral Sciences

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

Topics may vary from year to year. Students should check with the MBA Office for pre/corequisites of specific sections.