Management

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COMM 340.3
Introduction to International Business
1/2(3L)

Introduces the student to the global setting in which international business decisions are made. In addition to the basic economic factors, socio-cultural, legal, and political considerations are examined. Emphasis is placed on the factors which are relevant to decision-making in a wide range of international business functions (e.g. marketing, finance) and international business forms (e.g. export-import, foreign manufacturing, joint ventures).

COMM 345.3
Business and Public Policy
1/2(3S)

Considers various areas of government activities which affect business decision-making and considers their impact on management decision-making.

COMM 346.3
The Commercialization of Biotechnology
1/2(1.5L-1.5S)
Prerequisite(s): 60 credit units of university or 3rd year standing, with priority given to students registered in the Biotechnology program.

This course provides a practice oriented bridge between the laboratory and the world of commerce. It examines the theory and practice of launching new business ventures in the biotechnology industry. Practicing biotechnology managers, entrepreneurs and special advisors will describe their activities and experiences in a series of industry seminars.

COMM 401.3
Business Policy I
1/2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): Open to Commerce students in their graduating year.

An integrative course which focuses on the functions and responsibilities of senior management. Deals with the concept of organizational strategy and how it is formulated, developed and implemented in actual situations.

COMM 446.3
Applications of Management Theory
1/2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

Examines applied management in a variety of contexts, building upon a core of management strategy theory. The creation of business plans and competitive strategies as solutions to business problems will develop managerial, interpersonal and leadership skills. The course will also facilitate the participation of a proportion of registered students in various intercollegiate business competitions.

COMM 447.3
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
1/2(1S-2P)
Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing in College of Commerce.

Examines the processes involved in and skills required for the successful formation of new business ventures and the on-going management of small businesses. Students can examine their own entrepreneurial potential and experience the process of new venture formation and financing through the preparation and formal presentation of a plan for the initiation of a business venture of their own choice.

Note: Students may receive credit for only one of COMM 447 or 492.

COMM 490.3
Field Study in Management

Provides students with an opportunity to execute an in-depth investigation of a topic of special interest to management within a different cultural environment. The venue or the country where the student will be stationed may vary with each offering.