FIRST YEAR: 30 credits
• COMM 1006: Foundations of the Management of Organizations - Part I
A survey of management concepts is introduced. Topics include the role of service and product-producing organizations in free market economies, the kinds of organizations (including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations from small to large organizations serving local markets to global markets) and the functions and roles of the organization's various stakeholders. This course also examines the processes of management including those of environmental analysis, managing by objectives, planning, decision making, implementation and performance measurement. A number of current issues in and performance measurement (e.g. social and environmental responsibility) are also covered. Content is delivered by way of experiential exercises, guest lecturers, panel discussion and class discussions of actual situations confronting managers. (lec 3) cr 3
• COMM 1007: Foundations of the Management of Organizations - Part II
A survey of management concepts is introduced. Topics include the role of service and product-producing organizations in free market economies, the kinds of organizations (including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations from small to large organizations serving local markets to global markets) and the functions and roles of the organization's various stakeholders. This course also examines the processes of management including those of environmental analysis, managing by objectives, planning, decision making, implementation and performance measurement. A number of current issues in and performance measurement (e.g. social and environmental responsibility) are also covered. Content is delivered by way of experiential exercises, guest lecturers, panel discussion and class discussions of actual situations confronting managers. (lec 3) cr 3
• COMM 1057: Introduction to Management Science
This course includes basic quantitative techniques supporting decision-making for management. Decisions under uncertainty, linear optimization, Queuing theory, computer simulation, project scheduling (PERT and CPM) and forecasting are the general topics covered. The linear optimization section introduces linear programming, sensitivity analysis and an overview of its extensions. Prerequisite: COMM 1056. (lec 3) cr 3
• COMM 1106: Understanding & Using Financial Information
The main objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of "the big picture" of the role of financial information in society and in their own lives. Another objective is to increase student's awareness of ethical and public policy issues. The course begins with an overview of the uses of financial information in decision-making from the perspectives of managers, owners and creditors, the government's and other users and then proceeds to examine in more detail issues involving income, cash flows and economic resources from either management or owners and creditors point of view. The focus of this course is "learning to learn" based on an interactive teaching/learning environment with group/team effort as well as individual effort. Topics are covered in "real world" contexts with examples from a wide variety of organizations including government, international, non-profit, manufacturing and service organizations. In this course students will have ample opportunities to develop their analytical and problem-solving skills as well as their communication skills. (lec 3) cr 3
• COMM 1107: Introductory Accounting II
A continuation of COMM 1106. Specific topics include accounting for corporate bonds, marketable securities, and preparing a statement of changes in financial position. This course also covers an introduction to financial analysis, cost-volume- profit analysis, segment performance, budgeting and cash flow analysis. Prerequisite: COMM 1106 with a minimum of 60%. (lec 3) cr 3.
• ECON 1006: Introduction to Microeconomics
An introduction to the functions of individual decision-makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system. The primary emphasis is on the nature and functions of product markets, the theory of the firm under varying conditions of competition and monopoly, and the role of government in promoting efficiency in the economy. Students may not retain credit for both ECON 1006, 1005 & 4000. (lec 3) cr 3.
• ECON 1007: Introduction to Macroeconomics
An introduction to the theory of the determination of total or aggregate income, employment, output, price levels, and the role of money in the economy. The primary emphasis is on monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and international economics. Students may not retain credit for both ECON 1007, 1005 & 4000. (lec 3) cr 3.
• SPAD 0100: Colloquia (non-credit course)
• SPAD 1016: Introduction to Sports Administration I
Federal and provincial government involvement in the sport industry are analyzed. Students examine the political, social and economic issues involved in topics such as: NSO, PSO and government governance structures, relationships between professional workers and volunteers, and the impact of mass media including the internet. Other topics include: domestic multi-sport organizations, and the relationships between private corporations and amateur sport. Considerable emphasis is placed on developing basic research skills, and on oral and written presentation skills, including the use of electronic media. Restricted to students in the SPAD program. (lec 3) cr 3.
• SPAD 1017: Introduction to Sports Administration II
Builds upon the knowledge, concepts and skills learned in SPAD 1016. The focus shifts to the private for-profit sector and the globalization of sport. Topics include: professional sport leagues, corporate partnerships with professional sport, sport service providers, international sport organizations (single sport and multi-sport), professional sport industry workers, sport tourism, and sport as entertainment. Attention is given to the social and economic impacts of the sport industry on society as a whole, on women and minority groups. PREREQ: SPAD 1016. Restricted to students in the SPAD program. (lec 3) cr 3.
• STAT 1056: Business Statistics
This course includes topics in descriptive and inferential statistics as well as introductory probability concepts. Specifically, the subjects of sampling, point and interval estimates, tests of hypothesis with regard to proportions, means and variances of one or two populations, analysis of variance and regression will be included. (lec 3) cr 3.
Entry to 2nd Year: Attain an overall average of 70% on the above 30 credits with no failures (i.e. no classes below 60%)
