This is a practical skill development course open to students of all majors in any year of a Business program. Good communication in business matters. This course will help develop writing confidence and strategies for professional business applications. The focus is on hands-on guided practice and uses business scenarios to emphasize technical and persuasive writing as well as an understanding of the skills required to begin a successful business career. In addition students will develop a strong resume, cover letter and a personal brand. Restricted to Third and Fourth Year Students.

The course emphasizes the role of organizations in solving complex challenges on local, national and global scales. Students will continue building upon professional and interpersonal skills practiced in earlier courses. Collaboration and critical thinking will continue to be honed through cases and projects that will explore broader societal and global issues. Students will use a systems thinking approach to analyze complex business topics. Topics will be explored from a variety of perspectives including their relation to Indigenous peoples and global sustainable development goals. Prerequisite: BUS 222.

This will be a project-based course that will give our students the opportunity to apply knowledge from all areas of business understanding and skills to helping solve a problem faced by a business, organization, or community. Where possible real-world problems and challenges will be addressed. Prerequisite: BUS 303.

Practical application of business skills and theory to a problem or issues addressed during a period of 13 - 16 weeks of placement in a work environment within Canada. The internship includes preliminary instruction and requires, under the supervision of the Faculty, an approved preliminary proposal and the presentation of a project report to the sponsoring organization. Prerequisites: Consent of the Business Undergraduate Office.

Practical application of business skills and theory to a problem or issues addressed during a period of 13 - 16 weeks of placement in a work environment outside of Canada. The internship includes preliminary instruction and requires, under the supervision of the Faculty, an approved preliminary proposal and the presentation of a project report to the sponsoring organization. Prerequisites: Consent of the Business Undergraduate Office.

This course applies the techniques developed in several Business courses to a group project or a business case analysis. The emphasis in the projects is on integrated approaches to business problems. Student groups will work on consulting projects from businesses and other organizations in and near Edmonton. Groups will work on their projects under the supervision of the instructor(s). An approved preliminary proposal is required. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor and the Undergraduate Office. Open only to fourth year students.

Normally restricted to third and fourth year Business students. Prerequisite: consent of Faculty of Business. Additional prerequisites may be required.

Preparation for Student Competition in Business. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor.

Completion of Student Competition in Business. Prerequisite: BUS 490 and consent of Instructor.

Orientation to the MBA program, including primers on team building, ethics and academic integrity, time/life management, public speaking, library resources, career planning and business etiquette.

This course prepares students for long-term career success by examining career goals and strategy, networking, personal branding, tailored job applications, and ongoing career management.

Fundamentals of career success are covered, including letter writing, interviewing, career planning, company analysis, industry analysis and wealth building/management.

Fundamentals of career success are covered, including letter writing, interviewing, career planning, company analysis, industry analysis and wealth building/management.

This course explores the ethical challenges facing business leaders today, and how individuals and firms can address those challenges. The course aims to enhance the skills and expertise of students through combining examination of ethical and managerial theory with discussion of common ethical problems in context. Contemporary ethical and social issues will be examined through the use of case studies, class discussions and debates. Course material includes individual ethical theory, the development of ethical organizational culture, the development of ethical management systems designed to respond to ethical challenges, and wide-ranging discussion regarding major trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field of ethical business.

Topics in this seminar may vary from year to year and are chosen at the discretion of the Instructor.

Students are divided into groups and the groups are assigned a project in either a business or government organization. At the end of the course each group is required to write a report and to make a presentation derived from the project to the other groups in the course. Prerequisite: All required Year 1 MBA core courses.

Students are divided into groups and the groups are assigned a project in either a business or government organization. At the end of the course each group is required to write a report and to make a presentation derived from the project to the other groups in the course. Prerequisite: All required Year 1 MBA core courses.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Supply Chain Management and how it relates to a firm's competitiveness. Emphasis will be placed on the role of SCM in transforming global business practices and relations. SCM informs how a firm would source, design, produce, and market its products in today's global environment. Topics will include global business trends, current supply chain practices, international procurement, logistics and inventory management, performance assessment, supply management and SCM strategy in a global environment. Prerequisite: BUEC 503.

Combines lectures at the University of Alberta with an onsite study tour to a foreign country. The study tour component is normally for a one-to-two week period, during which students participate in company tours and lectures, to develop an appreciation for different business cultures and contexts. Students are usually expected to complete projects or case studies relating to the country under study. Check with MBA office for enrolment restrictions. Credit will not be given for both BUS 648 and any other study tour to the same destination. Students may receive credit for only two of the following three courses: BUS 648, BUEC 648, SEM 648.

This course applies the techniques developed in several Business courses to a group project or a business case analysis. Groups will work on their projects under the supervision of the instructor(s). Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor and the Masters Programs Office.

This course applies the techniques developed in several Business courses to a group project or a business case analysis. Groups will work on their projects under the supervision of the instructor(s). Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor and the Masters Programs Office.

This course applies the techniques developed in several Business courses to a group project or a business case analysis. Groups will work on their projects under the supervision of the instructor(s). Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor and the Masters Programs Office.

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

Special study for graduate students. Prerequisites: consent of the Instructor and Associate Dean, Master's and Professional Programs.

Examines qualitative research methods as they apply to business research. Includes: the terrain and history of qualitative research, exploring different approaches to qualitative research, designing qualitative research, strategies of inquiry, qualitative data analysis, writing up research, and professional and ethical issues. Prerequisite: Registration in Business PhD Program or written permission of instructor. Approval of the Business PhD Program Director is also required for non-PhD students.

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.

The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the essential principles and techniques for conducting scientific experiments on human behavior. It is tailored for individuals with an interest in doing research using experimental methods in areas such as psychology, judgment and decision making, consumer behavior, behavioral economics and finance, organizational behavior, and human performance. Classes are conducted in an interactive seminar format, with extensive discussion of concrete examples, challenges, and solutions. Prerequisites: Registration in the Business PhD Program or permission of instructor. Approval of the Associate Dean for the Business PhD Program also required for non-PhD students.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Supply Chain Management and how it relates to a firm's competitiveness. Emphasis will be placed on the role of SCM in transforming global business practices and relations. SCM informs how a firm would source, design, produce, and market its products in today's global environment. Topics will include global business trends, current supply chain practices, international procurement, logistics and inventory management, performance assessment, supply management and SCM strategy in a global environment. Restricted to students registered in the MBA China Program.

Topics in international marketing, including the importance of international marketing to Canadian business, comparative marketing systems, evaluation of socioeconomic influences on international marketing, and marketing strategies as they relate to firm size. Restricted to students registered in the MBA China Program.

A week-long intensive course. Understanding the challenges facing local companies in their environment, for example, Asia or Eastern Europe. An on-site visit to the location is included. Restricted to students registered in the MBA China Program.

A week-long intensive course. Understanding the challenges facing local companies in their environment, for example, Asia or Eastern Europe. An on-site visit to the location is included. Restricted to Executive MBA students only.

Topics will vary from year to year. Restricted to Executive MBA students only.

Topics will vary from year to year. Restricted to Executive MBA students only.

Students are required to complete a custom designed project for a client company and prepare a business plan. The company selected could be the student's own organization or a unit within the organization. Restricted to Executive MBA students only.

Students are required to complete a custom designed project for a client company and prepare a business plan. The company selected could be the student's own organization or a unit within the organization. Restricted to Executive MBA students only.

This course provides an introduction to business and the MBA program. Focuses on the introduction and development of case analysis, critical thinking and technical business skills that will be used throughout the program. Restricted to students registered in the MBA China Program.

An introduction to major works of the world's literary heritage, presented in their historical, social, and cultural contexts. Covers the period from the beginnings of literary civilizations until the 17th century. Not open to students with C LIT 100.

An introduction to major works of the world's literary heritage, presented in their historical, social, and cultural contexts. Covers the period from the 17th century through the present day. Not open to students with credit in C LIT 100.

Introduction to forms, genres, and critical approaches to world literature combined with close readings of texts from a variety of historical and cultural contexts.

A survey of key ideas about literature, from Plato through 20th century New Criticism.

Major modern and contemporary theoretical schools, such as structuralism, poststructuralism, reader response, psychoanalytic critique, gender and queer theory, postcolonialism, ecocriticism and transhumanism.

An introduction to the relations between literature and digital textuality.

Examines how world mythologies have been given literary expression, both in ancient texts and modern reworkings.

Poetics of such popular genres as crime fiction, spy fiction, the horror story, etc., and their relation to mainstream literature and culture.

The importance of scandal both to the reception of particular literary works, and to literary history in general.

An introduction to science fiction as an international genre and a survey of works and trends

A survey of European fairy tales and an introduction to critical and theoretical approaches to the folk tale in general and the fairy tale in particular.

An examination of major works of world literature by women from antiquity to the present.

Variable content. A detailed survey of the main features of one given genre, either narrative fiction, poetry, or drama. Not open to students who have completed C LIT 344, 345 or 346.

Variable content. A study of an international literary movement or period in its historical, social, and cultural contexts.

Throughout history, literature had close relations with the other arts (such as painting and sculpture, music and theatre): more recently these relations extended to cinema television, and other media. Each year, the course will emphasize one of these relations, in an interdisciplinary perspective which stresses contacts and commonalities, but also the specific differences of art forms and the media.

The international and interdisciplinary study of selected international mythical and legendary themes and motifs, such as Faust and Don Juan, their origin, and their literary and artistic developments.

Readings in English of East Asian and Euro-American philosophers and critics. Prerequisite: 3 units in a humanities discipline, or consent of Department. Not to be taken by students with credit in EASIA 425.

Critical reading of Western representations of the East, and Eastern representations of the West. All readings in English. Prerequisite: 3 units in a humanities discipline, or consent of Department. Not to be taken by students with credit in EASIA 426.

An international historical and typological analysis of selected topics in popular literature and media, their changing status in society and culture, as well as their interaction with canonized forms of literature and the arts.

From ancient tocontemporary times, this course approaches a wide selection of World Literature through an ecocritical lens, bringing into focus received ideas about nature vs. culture, human vs. animal, and animate vs. inanimate nature.

Disciplinary issues, approaches and methodologies in Comparative Literature as they differ from those of national literatures.

Preparation of the Honors Essay.

An advanced-level survey of major works of world literatures and literary movements from 18th century to 21st century. Prerequisite: Reading knowledge of one language other than English.

Prerequisite: consent of Program Coordinator.

Art therapy, a specialized field in counseling psychology, provides a natural vehicle for promoting integrative, holistic approach to psychological healing. Explores the theory and application of art therapy to spirituality and healing settings. This course will be experientially based, with a lecture and seminar portion. Note: Not open to students with credit in CHRTP 321.

Introduction to the discipline of music therapy: physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual applications of music. Note: Not open to students with credit in CHRTP 381.

Explores the role of drama therapy in health and spirituality: masks, puppets, theatre games, improvisation, role-play, playback theatre, and psychodrama in various therapeutic settings. Note: Not open to students with credit in CHRTP 382.

An introduction to the theory and practice of psychotherapy, with emphasis on spirituality as an essential component of therapeutic care. Students will examine their personal worldviews, explore their emerging caregiver identities, and engage with contemporary challenges of integrating psychotherapy and spirituality. Note: Not open to students with credit in CHRTP 383.

Spiritually-informed intermodal use of studio-based expressive therapy modalities including music, visual art, dance/movement, drama, written and spoken word, and play. Note: Not open to students with credit in CHRTP 384.

An introduction to the history, approaches, and tools used in Dance Movement Therapy: topics to be covered include methods, populations, sociocultural domains, experiential engagement, body/mind connections, intersection with counselling, and human wellness.

Discussion of topics relevant to spiritually-integrated psychotherapy, creative arts therapies, and/or spiritual care. May be repeated for credit when course content differs.

Directed reading or research in a chosen area of spiritually-integrated psychotherapy, creative arts therapies, and/or spiritual care. May be repeated for credit when course content differs.

An interdisciplinary examination of the intersection of psychedelic substances, spirituality, and mental health, including: entheogens and religion, psychedelics and mysticism, awe and self-transcendence, psychedelics and psychological well-being, spirituality and mental health, neurotheology, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.

Discussion of topics relevant to spiritually-integrated psychotherapy, creative arts therapies, and/or spiritual care. May be repeated for credit when course content differs.

Directed reading or research in a chosen area of spiritually-integrated psychotherapy, creative arts therapies, and/or spiritual care. May be repeated for credit when course content differs.

Introduction to the theory and practice of art therapy; work within a spiritually-informed approach is explored. Note: Not open to students with credit in CHRTP 521.

An interdisciplinary examination of the intersection of psychedelic substances, spirituality, and mental health, including: entheogens and religion, psychedelics and mysticism, awe and self-transcendence, psychedelics and psychological well-being, spirituality and mental health, neurotheology, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.

Introduction to the discipline of music therapy: physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual applications of music.

Étude des éléments et des structures complexes de l'anglais parlé et écrit. Note(s): (1) Cours réservé aux étudiants du Centre Collégial de l'Alberta (2) Affectation par test de placement obligatoire. Veuillez consulter la section « Test obligatoire pour les étudiants ne présentant pas English 30 ou l'équivalent » de l'annuaire.

Vise à faire acquérir les compétences communicatives écrites nécessaires à l'expression courante de niveau collégial. Note(s): (1) Cours réservé aux étudiants du Centre Collégial de l'Alberta. Affectation par test de placement obligatoire ou préalable CCALS 120. Veuillez consulter la section « Test obligatoire pour les étudiants ne présentant pas English 30 ou l'équivalent » de l'annuaire.

Étude approfondie des concepts liés au leadership scolaire. Le cours se base sur les principes et les pratiques du leadership scolaire et sur l'application des théories et des pratiques au milieu de l'éducation en Alberta. L'étude de la norme de qualité pour le leadership scolaire en tant que cadre pour le développement des relations interpersonnelles, de l'esprit d'équipe, de la résolution de conflit, à gérer un budget et à intégrer les perspectives autochtones permettront aux participants de se préparer pour le rôle de leader scolaire. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour MEDU 560.

Principes, organisation et techniques de supervision. Le développement des habiletés de leadership en gestion, particulièrement pour l'éducation en français.

Étude des structures de l'éducation française et bilingue dans les diverses provinces canadiennes et du rapport existant entre ces structures et le contexte sociopolitique.