develops the skills a business student must have in understanding the processes and practices of international human resource management (IHRM) for a successful managerial career. The course will equip students with a solid knowledge and understanding of human resource functions and practices that currently prevail in global/international business operations.
EQ: the former BUSI 6311
PR: BUSI 3325 or the former BUSI 4320
 
BUSI 4335 Advanced Labour Relations
provides advanced treatment of industrial and labour relations (ILR) in Canada, with primary emphasis on labour-management relationship and understanding recent ILR problems/issues and the resolution options available. Topics may include industrial relations theory; labour law reform; union growth and structure; management strategy; the role of third parties; workplace innovations; alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; union impact; public sector labour relations; comparative industrial relations; etc. Students may be exposed to various role-playing exercises applicable to ILR.
EQ: the former BUSI 6320
PR: BUSI 3335 or the former BUSI 4330
 
BUSI 4336 International Labour Relations
aims to place Canadian industrial relations in an international context by studying industrial relations in a number of different countries, bearing in mind the challenges faced by practitioners and policy makers arising from globalization and the information age. The review includes a selection of long-established industrialized countries as well as later industrializing countries.
EQ: the former BUSI 6330
PR: BUSI 3335 or the former BUSI 4330
 
BUSI 4410 Project Management
introduces methodology and theory for selecting, planning and managing projects including project portfolio selection, creation of a plan including breakdown of tasks, construction of inherent relationships and dependencies, and controlling execution of activities according to the plan. Emphasis is placed on resource allocation, leveling and management, critical path analysis, risk analysis, accounting for uncertainties and time-cost trade-offs. Also addressed are issues related to multi-project management and the roles of the project manager and team.
EQ: the former BUSI 7410
PR: successful completion of at least 78 credit hours
 
BUSI 4415 Supply Chain Management
covers the management of the processes, assets, and flows of material and information required to satisfy customers’ demands. In this course, important supply chain drivers will be identified and investigated in detail such as inventory, information and pricing. Those drivers determine the performance of a supply chain. The understanding of these key drivers and their inter-relationships with strategy and other functions of the company are really crucial in the management of any supply chain.
CO: BUSI 3401, BUSI 3700
EQ: the former BUSI 6415
PR: BUSI 3401, BUSI 3700, Statistics 2500
 
BUSI 4420 Logistics Management
will focus on transportation, location, procurement and distribution aspects of logistics management, within local and global settings. A number of classical and latest models related to the focus areas will be introduced, and some real-life case examples discussed. The focus is on modes of transportation, transportation management, facility location, procurement and supplier selection, distribution strategies, and global logistics.
EQ: the former BUSI 6410
PR: BUSI 3401, Statistics 2500
 
BUSI 4540 Investments