SECOND YEAR: 30 credits
• COMM 2016: Management Accounting I
This course is an introduction to management accounting and provides an overview of relevant information for decision making on such matters as short run decision making and long run decision making. The course covers such topics as Cost and Revenue Behaviour; Alternative Choice Decisions under Uncertainty; CVP analysis; Differential cash flows; Operating Budget and Capital Budget Decisions. Pre-requisites: COMM 1007 and COMM 1106. (lec 3) cr3.
• COMM 2017: Management Accounting II
This course builds on the relevant information for decision making introduced in COMM 2016 with an emphasis on the use of information in the administration of organizations. It deals mainly with the organization's information system, the purpose of which is to facilitate decision-making and motivation of management. To this end, the course is concerned with Cost Accounting Systems; Decision Support Systems; Financial/Cost Policy Design and Management Control Systems Design. Pre-requisite: COMM 2016. (lec 3) cr3.
• COMM 2026: Financial Management I
This course sets up a basic framework (concepts, principles, tools and techniques) for making decisions affecting a firm’s present and future cash flow. The focus is on financial statement analysis and the principle of time value of money. Students are provided with opportunities to apply these analytical tools and skills in making decisions with regard to financial planning and control, working capital management and capital budgeting. The risk factor in financial decision making is also introduced. Pre-requisites: COMM 1106, STAT 1056, ECON 1007. (lec 3) cr3.
• COMM 2027: Financial Management II
This course provides students with an opportunity to further develop their problem-solving and decision-making skills. Students are exposed to real business world situations and required to make decisions with regard to a firm’s cost of capital, capital structure, long-term financing, dividend policy, growth policy and risk management. Pre-requisite: COMM 2026. (lec 3) cr3.
• COMM2036: Marketing Management I
This course introduces students to the elements of the business environment associated with markets, marketing strategies and marketing mix variables that can be used in Marketing. More specifically, it examines the marketing environment, competition and consumer behavior in order to formulate strategies and appropriate marketing methods. Main areas of study: concept of marketing, role of marketing, markets, forecasting demand, market segmentation, marketing research and consumer behavior. Aspects of global marketing are also introduced. The concepts governing the management of marketing strategy will be applied to business issues and consumer practices through case studies. Pre-requisites: COMM 1106, COMM 1007, STAT 1056, ECON 1007. (lec 3) cr3.
• COMM 2037: Marketing Management II
This course focuses on developing strategies and tactics of marketing program to meet the needs and wants of consumers enabling the company to achieve its objectives. It examines in depth the four variables in the marketing mix: product, distribution, pricing and marketing communication. Specifically, students will learn how a company should proceed to develop effective strategies to integrate and coordinate various marketing activities in a coherent action plan. Main areas of study: new product development, the product life cycle, managing the brand, the role of intermediaries - distribution, pricing, the integrated communication plan, planning in marketing, emarketing and experiential marketing. The case method will be used to allow the student to make decisions and formulate strategic solutions. Students will also continue to develop the concepts generated in COMM 2036 to the point where a comprehensive business plan is developed and presented. Pre-requisite: COMM 2036. (lec 3) cr3.
• COMM 2046: Organizational Behavior Theory
This course provides a basic introduction to concepts and theories explaining individual behaviour, group behaviour and organizational behaviour in organizations. It is designed to develop the students’ appreciation, awareness and knowledge of the human factors in administration. Theory is communicated by means of lectures, seminars, special projects and assigned readings. Topics covered include personality, perceptions, motivation, communication, emotional labour, stress, power, conflict, leadership, team dynamics, team development, organizational culture, organizational structure and organizational change management. Pre-requisites: COMM 1007. (lec 3) cr3.
• COMM 2047: Organizational Behavior Application
This course builds on the OB concepts covered in COMM 2046. Individual behaviour, group behaviour and organizational behaviour are studied with a view to developing, within the student, the skills for effectively understanding and managing the human factors in administration. Opportunities to apply theory are provided in a number of ways including individual projects, case analysis, group case presentations, and reports. These assignments develop the students’ analytical problem solving and decision making skills by applying the OB theories and concepts learned. Emphasis is placed on critically analyzing organizational problems from an OB perspective, generating realistic alternatives and recommending an action plan to resolve them effectively. This is an approved course for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. Pre-requisite: COMM 2046. (lec 3) cr3.
• COMM 2056: Operational Management I
This course provides an overview of operations management concepts and techniques for manufacturing and service sectors. The course emphasis is on planning, managing and controlling operations. Main topics include: introduction to operations management and to process management, forecasting, aggregate planning, material requirement planning, capacity requirement planning, inventory management and control, introduction to enterprise requirement planning, just-in-time systems, and quality management and control. A variety of quantitative techniques are also used for valuable insights in analysis and in decision-making. Pre-requisite: COMM 1057. (lec 3) cr3.
• COMM 2057: Operational Management II
This course provides an in depth analysis of operations management concepts and techniques for manufacturing and service sectors and completes the first operations management course (COMM 2056) which is a prerequisite for this course. The course emphasis is on design aspects of the operations function found in every organization. Main topics include: scheduling and control of service operations, scheduling and control of manufacturing operations, project management, capacity and work measurement, location and layout, supply chain management, managing technology, and computer integrated manufacturing. A variety of quantitative techniques are also used for valuable insights in analysis and in decision-making. Pre-requisite: COMM 2056. (lec 3) cr3.
Note that for COMM 2016, 2017, 2026, 2027, 2036, 2037, 2046, 2047, 2056 and 2057, SPAD students are integrated with commerce students in the classes.