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Management and Organizational Studies (AC)

Note:  In order to find a course in the new 4 digit numbering system using an old 3 digit number, please refer to the conversion list below. Before registering for courses with the new 4 digit numbering system, please ensure that you have not previously taken the course in its 3 digit form.

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Management and Organizational Studies 1020A/B - Introduction to Management and Organizational Studies
A multidisciplinary introduction to Management and Organizational Studies within the Faculty of Social Science.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 1021A/B - Introduction to Management and Organizational Studies I
This course introduces students to the study of management and organizations, based on best available evidence. Coverage includes consumer behavior and human resource management. These disciplines, which are informed by social science research, are fundamental to understanding products, consumer choice, markets, and the interface between employers and the organization.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s): MOS 1023A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 1023A/B - Introduction to Management and Organizational Studies II
This course provides students with a broad understanding of accounting, corporate finance and operations. The accounting module introduces students to broad accounting concepts from financial and managerial accounting. The corporate finance module explains how financial markets work and how corporate managers use these markets to create and sustain corporate value.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s): MOS 1021A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 1033A/B - Information Technology in the Commercial Environment
This course covers the skills and information used by business managers to become literate in the Information Technology environment without becoming an expert. Students will understand what current options and issues exist in I.T., the terminology, project management and will develop specific software skills useful to an efficient manager.
Antirequisite(s): Computer Science 1032A/B, the former Computer Science 031a/b, 119a/b, and all Computer Science courses numbered 2200 or higher.
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2155A/B - Human Relations in the Organization
An examination of the theories and applications of managing human relations and the dynamics of interaction within organizations.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2180 - Organizational Behavior
A multidisciplinary approach to the study of human behavior in organizations from the individual, group and organizational levels of explanation.
Antirequisite(s): The former MOS 380E.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the BMOS or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2181A/B - Organizational Behavior
A multidisciplinary approach to the study of human behaviour in organizations from the individual, group and organizational levels of explanation.
Antirequisite(s): MOS 2180, and King's MOS 2190A/B Special Topics, 2010-11 ONLY.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BMOS or Music Administrative Studies (MAS).
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2190A/B-2192A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topics and course outlines available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2198A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2205F/G - Business Communications
An examination of the written, oral and visual aspects of business commuinication. Topics include communication in interpersonal, small and large group situations: collaboration and conflict management; case study reports, class participation, research skills, report and memo writing, oral presentations, resume writing and interviewing skills.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 3302K (Year Three required course in HBA), Human Ecology 2255A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 1220E or permission of the instructor, or registration in the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2220F/G - Cross-Cultural Commerce Relationships
An introduction to intercultural relations for future managers and trade negotiators in a global work environment. Participants will learn the differences in thinking, communicating and behaving in different cultures, particularly as related to commercial enterprise. The course offers opportunities for students to develop their communication skills in cross-cultural situations.
Antirequisite(s): The former MOS 386F/G.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2242A/B - Statistics for Management and Organizational Studies
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to quantitative decision making skills, with an emphasis on analysis, probability, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression, time series forecasting, and survey techniques.
Antirequisite(s): All other University level statistics courses at the 2000 level or higher.
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 course or equivalent from Calculus 1000A/B, 1100A/B, 1301A/B, 1501A/B; the former Linear Algebra 1600A/B; Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, or the former Mathematics 030, 031, and enrollment in a MOS Honors Specialization or Major module.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B - Business Law I
An introduction to the field of business (commercial) law with emphasis on the principal features of Canada’s legal system, the law of torts, the law of contract, and four special contractual relationships: the employment relationship, labor law, the sale of goods, and consumer protection.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 4450A/B, Law 5210A/B/D, 5510A/B/D.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the BMOS or the Honors Specialization in Urban Development or Technical Entrepreneurship Certificate (TEC) or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2276A/B - Business Law II
The study of business law topics including business relationships, special contractual relationships continued (law of bailment, restrictive trade practices, insurance law, law of negotiable instruments), real property law, creditor-debtor relationship, and special legal rights.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 4450A/B, Law 5210A/B/D, 5510A/B/D.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2280F/G - Organizational Behavior: Theoretical Foundations
An overview and evaluation of the most influential theoretical frameworks in the field of organizational behavior from its beginnings to the present. Applications to the workplace are examined.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2285A/B - Global Business Environment
This course examines the forces affecting businesses as they enter and operate in global markets. Students will learn theories and techniques which will help them understand how businesses decide where and when to enter markets and what makes a given location a good fit for their operations.
Antirequisite(s): MOS 1020A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 1220E.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2290A/B-2292A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topics and course outlines available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2295A/B-2297A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organisational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term.

Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the BMOS or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition, or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours. 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2298A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the BMOS or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition, or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2310A/B - Finance for Management and Organizational Studies
This course provides overview of issues in financial management and corporate finance. Students will learn how financial managers make investment, financing and other decisions and the tools they use to make such decisions. Topics covered include time value of money, risk, valuation, capital structure, dividend policy and other selected issues.
Antirequisite(s): MOS 3310A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 1220E or both MOS 1021A/B and MOS 1023A/B and enrollment in BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
Note: Students interested in pursuing an HBA Degree at the Richard Ivey School of Business should not take this course in second year as Ivey does not recognize this course as part of the HBA degree.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 2320A/B - Marketing for Management and Organizational Studies
An introduction to the role of marketing in the organization including information systems, corporate strategy, opportunities assessment, product differentiation, pricing strategies, distribution, communication and advertising.
Antirequisite(s): MOS 3320A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 1220E or MOS 1021A/B and MOS 1023A/B and enrollment in BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
Note: Students interested in pursuing an HBA Degree at the Richard Ivey School of Business should not take this course in second year as Ivey does not recognize this course as part of the HBA degree.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3310A/B - Finance for Management and Organizational Studies
An introduction to the role of financial management including financial markets and analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting and long-term financing.
Antirequisite(s): MOS 2310A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 2257, and enrollment in BMOS, or Major in Finance, or Specialization in Financial Economics.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3312A/B - Derivative Securities Markets
This course studies derivative securities such as Forwards, Futures, Options, and SWAPs. Topics include an introduction to the institutions and pricing of derivative securities in commodity, interest rate, and foreign exchange markets, the use of derivative securities for hedging, speculation, and arbitrage, and their role as a stabilizing mechanism in the economy.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 3310A/B, and enrollment in BMOS, or Double Major in Finance and Economics.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3315F/G - Special Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topics and course outlines are available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Year 3 of the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3316A/B - Investment Management
This course examines the major theories of investment finance and the pricing of bonds, stocks and options. Portfolio construction using both passive and active management strategies is also discussed.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): MOS 2310A/B or MOS 3310A/B, and enrollment in BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3320A/B - Marketing for Management and Organizational Studies
An introduction to the role of marketing in the organization including information systems, corporate strategy, opportunities assessment, product differentiation, pricing strategies, distribution, communication and advertising.
Antirequisite(s): MOS 2320A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 2257 and enrollment in the BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3325A/B - E-Commerce Strategy
The digital economy and its impact on commerce is examined. Content includes theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to manage in the E-Commerce world; a survey of current trends in the digital economy; and a framework and methodology for analyzing commercial opportunities and threats in a rapidly changing digital world.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3330A/B - Operations Management for Management and Organizational Studies
An analysis of the principles, theories and practices critical to managing an organization. Overview of analytical models and approaches to improving operating systems. Attention is paid to both service and manufacturing operations.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 2257 and enrollment in the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3350A/B - Leadership in Business
This course explores the concept of leadership and the different models of leadership which can be employed in organizations. It also examines the skills of effective leaders, the importance of context for leaders, and case studies of successful leaders in business. Topics may include leader as individual, team leadership, leading change, and creating vision and strategic direction.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BMOS or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition or permission of department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture/seminar hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3355F/G - Women in the Canadian Workplace
This course examines the distribution of women in the occupational structure; effects of class and ethnic differentiation on women's paid and unpaid work experience; and the social organization of work, including the legislative and social policy framework, management ideology and structures, and labor relations structures and processes.
Antirequisite(s): The former Womens Studies 251F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3356F/G - Contemporary Perspectives on Women in the Workplace
This course examines the present status and experience of women in the workplace in Canada through comparative and critical analyses of several influential interpretative frameworks.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3360A/B - Intermediate Accounting I
Theory and concepts of financial accounting with particular emphasis on financial statements, revenue recognition, and current and long-term assets.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 2257 and enrollment in BMOS, or Double Major in Finance and Economics.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3361A/B - Intermediate Accounting II
Theory and concepts of financial accounting particularly in the areas of current and long-term liabilities, shareholders' equity, employee benefits, and statement of cash flows.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): MOS 3360A/B and enrollment in BMOS, or Double Major in Finance and Economics.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3362A/B - Introduction to Taxation in Canada
An overview of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its effect on business decisions. Covers both personal and corporate taxation including different sources of income, deductions, and credits that are allowed under the Act. The course includes coverage of the Goods and Services Tax system.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): MOS 3360A/B and enrollment in 3rd or 4th year BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3363A/B - Introduction to Auditing
An introduction to auditing concepts and procedures. Students will learn to recognize statement assertions and the risks associated with them. Topics include audit methodology, ethics, judgement, and emphasizing assessment of the internal control system and its impact on audit risk.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 4497A/B.
Prerequisite(s): MOS 3360A/B and enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of BMOS.
Corequisite(s): MOS 3361A/B.
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3372 - Management Accounting
Management and cost accounting to support the decision-making process in both profit and non-profit organizations. Topics covered include cost behavior, cost allocation, variance analysis, relevant costs for short-term decisions, long-term investment decisions, budgeting, management control systems, financial statement analysis and choice of accounting policies.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 3307K, Business Administration 4407Q/R/S/T, the former Administrative Studies 366a/b, 367a/b, 372.
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 2257 and enrollment in third or fourth year of BMOS, Double Major in Finance and Economics, or Honors Specialization in Urban Development.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3385A/B - Essentials of Human Resources for Non HR Students
An introduction to human resources management (HRM) processes in organizations. Topics include: history of HRM, role of HRM departments in organizations, basics in job design, staffing analysis, recruitment and selection.
Antirequisite(s): MOS 4485F/G, the former MOS 382E.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3390A/B-3392A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topics and course outlines available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3398A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Year Three or Four of the BMOS or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3399 - Internship
Preparatory workshops and an 8-16 month industry placement to acquire practical professional learning experience. The course will be taught as a series of workshops throughout the year. Following the industry placement, interns must complete a written report and oral presentation on work undertaken during the internship.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Business Administration 2257, completion of second year of BACS/BMOS Program with a minimum average of 70%, and participation in Preparation and Training Workshops.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: Non-credit, 3.0 course. Pass/Fail
Note: (1) Since Internships are not currently available to international students, they are not permitted to register in this course (2) This credit cannot be included in the number of courses counted toward any degree or program (3) Successful completion of Management and Organizational Studies 3399 will be recognized at the head of a student's degree transcript through the addition of the words “With Internship”.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 3401F/G - Corporate Social Responsibility
Examines the origins and development of corporate social responsibility (CSR). As established CSR standards and principles do not exist, participants enter the debate on how CSR should develop and what it should entail. Students learn how to distinguish fads, ploys and false reasoning from demonstrable successes and sustainable improvements.
Antirequisite(s): MOS 3315F/G (King's) 2005-2008.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4310A/B - Advanced Corporate Finance
This is an advanced core course in corporate finance theory and financial management. It focuses primarily on the analysis of long-term financial management decisions and the application of appropriate techniques. Topics covered include the cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy, leasing, and mergers and acquisitions.
Antirequisite(s): MOS 3311A/B.
Prerequisite(s): MOS 3310A/B or permission of the department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4400A/B - Field Project
Students study an issue of strategic importance to an organization to further develop their analytical, team and project management skills. Students prepare and present recommendations to the client organization and reflect on their experience. The course will integrate knowledge and skills attained in previous courses.

Antirequisite(s): MOS 3398A/B, or the former MOS 398a/b if taken in 2005/06, 06/07, 07/08, or 08/09.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 4th year of BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3.0 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4404A/B - International Enterprise
An investigation into the challenges and practices of global enterprise, including alternative market entry strategies, long-term strategies for growth in foreign markets, foreign district investment, the role of trade organizations and international trade policies and standards, and the participation of the Canadian government.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the 4th year of a Management and Organizatioinal Studies Module.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4410A/B - Strategic Management for Management and Organizational Studies
Identification and analysis of problems and strengths in the organizational environment, using models from the social sciences. Strategies designed to deal with organizational challenges will be explored.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Year 4 of BMOS program or the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Foods and Nutrition.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4411A/B - Product Development Management
This course focuses on the identification, development and testing of new product concepts; the development of prototypes; evaluation and commercialization of new products. It uses examples from the food industry and other consumer package goods and services. The course uses readings, guest speakers, in-class exercises and case studies as teaching methods.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BMOS, MOS 3320A/B, or MOS 3321F/G.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4415A/B - Brand Management
Brand management discusses the role of the brand manager, how brands are managed to create brand equity, how marketers measure and track performance, and how analytics are used to grow businesses. The course also explores planning: how brand managers employ business reviews and marketing plans to drive their businesses forward.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in BMOS program; and MOS 3320A/B.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3.0 hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4421A/B - Entrepreneurship
The study of entrepreneurship addresses approaches to, and reasons for individual success when starting a new business. An understanding of the theory of entrepreneurial success is the cornerstone of the course.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in year 4 of the BMOS program, Business Administration 2257, Management and Organizational Studies 3310A/B, 3320A/B and 3330A/B.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4422F/G - Corporate Governance
The goal of this essay course is to teach students what good governance is and how to do it. Topics covered may include: how to be a good director, understanding executive compensation, differences in corporate governance across cultures, governance ethics and governance of not-for-profit organizations.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the 4th year of a MOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4430F/G - Special Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topics and course outlines are available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Year 4 of the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(King’s)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4462A/B - Advanced Issues in Canadian Taxation
This course deepens students' understanding of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and its effect on business decisions. Analysis consists of complex taxation issues at the personal and corporate level as well as a variety of complex issues such as rollovers, estate planning and the taxation of trusts and international taxation.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): MOS 3362A/B and enrollment in 4th year of BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Huron, King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4465A/B - Advanced Accounting
Advanced financial accounting topics including international accounting and Canadian accounting treatment of intercorporate investments, business combinations, foreign currency transactions and translation, and entities in financial difficulties.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 4427A/B and the former MOS 4460A/B and 4461A/B.
Prerequisite(s): MOS 3361A/B and enrollment in 4th year of BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King’s)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4466A/B - Accounting Theory
Students will examine the implications of financial accounting for the fair and efficient working of the economy, explore current financial reporting environments taking into account the diverse needs and interests users, develop an understanding of the scope, functions and limitations of the conventional accounting model and explore various accounting theories.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): MOS 3360A/B, MOS 3361A/B and enrollment in 4th year of BMOS.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
(Brescia, Huron, King’s)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4470A/B - Organization and Management Theory
Seminar course reviewing the main theories of management. Readings will focus on the main ideas of each theory. Students will therefore be exposed to the breadth of the field as opposed to depth in one area, in general preparation for graduate management research.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the 4th year of the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 hours, 0.5 course.
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4490A/B-4492A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topics and course outlines available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the 4th year of the BMOS program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(King's)
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Management and Organizational Studies 4498A/B - Selected Topics in Management and Organizational Studies
Examination of selected topics in Management and Organizational Studies. Topic and course outline available at the beginning of each term.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in 4th year of Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies program.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course
(Brescia, Huron, King's)
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Academic Calendar 2012 AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGES AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COURSE INFORMATION Management and Organizational Studies (AC)
Decision Academic