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Program Requirements
Required Courses (6 credits)
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CFIN 540 Introduction to International Finance (3 credits)
Overview
Finance (CCE) : The international financial environment as it affects the multinational manager. In-depth study of the various balance of payments concepts, adjustment of the external balance, and the international monetary systems, will be followed by a review of theory and institutional aspects of the foreign exchange and the international markets.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Aboulamer, Anas (Winter)
Prerequisite: CFIN 512
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CPL2 524 Introduction: International Business (3 credits)
Overview
Policy : This course deals with fundamental international business issues: the international business environment, foreign exchange risk, multinational corporations, international organizations, international sources of financing, international marketing policies, essential factors to be considered when entering foreign markets (licensing and exporting) and international management.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Horowitz, David (Fall) Horowitz, David (Winter)
Core Program
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
6-9 credits
from the following:
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CMR2 566 International Marketing (3 credits)
Overview
Marketing : Marketing management considerations of a company seeking to extend beyond the confines of its domestic market. A review of product, pricing, channels of distribution and communications policies to develop an optimum strategy (between adapting completely to each local environment and standardizing across them) for arriving at an integrated and profitable operation. Particular attention to international marketing and exporting in the Canadian context.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Etemad, Hamid (Fall) Etemad, Hamid (Winter)
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CPL2 554 International Business Policy (3 credits)
Overview
Policy : Development and application of conceptual approaches to general management policy and strategy formulation in multinational enterprises. Alternative forms of international business involvement; location strategy; technology transfer; ownership strategy; planning for international divestment. Emphasis on developing practical skills, using case studies and simulated negotiating exercises.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Zbily, Albert (Fall)
Prerequisite: CPL2 524
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CPL2 561 North America and Global Economy (3 credits)
Overview
Policy : Analysis, based on theory and practice, of corporate strategies in the Canada-United States-Mexico context. Public policy impact on corporate decision-making and alternative public policy options. Experience by major industrial sectors examined and compared with global strategies. Case studies.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Matziorinis, Ken (Winter)
Prerequisite: CPL2 524
0-3 credits
from the following:
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CCLW 511 Law 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Law (CCE) : Sources and administration of law; the Canadian Constitution and the division of powers; the Quebec Civil Code, comprising the law of persons, the law of property, obligations, contracts, sale, lease and hire, mandate, suretyship, hypothecs and prescription.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Cox, Robert (Fall) Cox, Robert (Winter) Sepinwall, Bernard (Summer)
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CGM2 510 Project Management: Tools & Techniques (3 credits)
Overview
Management : Focus on main concepts and theories of project management from initiation to close-out. Topics include: project life cycle, planning, scheduling, implementing, monitoring, controlling, close-out and ethics. The concepts presented apply to projects of various sizes, types and degrees of complexity.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Kamel, Michael Ezzat; Farha, Shadi (Fall) Kamel, Michael Ezzat; Farha, Shadi (Winter) Gauthier, Sylvain; Bartlett, Lloyd; Theopoulos, Spiro (Summer)
Restrictions: Open to students currently in a program. Not open to Special Students.
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CMIS 541 Information Systems for Managers (3 credits)
Overview
Management Information Systems : Introduces the importance of Information Systems (IS) in organizations and issues associated with managing these. Provides a strategic view of IS and Information Technology (IT). Students will be presented with managerial, informational and technological issues related to the management of IT, and with a framework to better manage them. Class discussions, case analysis, presentations.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Kaufman, Steven (Winter)
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CORG 570 International Human Resources Management (3 credits)
Overview
Organizational Behaviour : Managing the global workforce; focus on the strategic and legal impact of global competition, and cross-national human resources management (HRM) issues; management of expatriates; global mindsets which impact HRM policies and the various HR functional areas (e.g. staffing, compensation, management development); ethical issues in international management.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Padilla, Luis (Fall)
Prerequisite: CORG 555
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Diploma in Human Resources Management, Diploma in Management (Human Resources concentration), & Grad. Certificate in Human Resources Management.
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CPL2 510 Communication and Networking Skills (3 credits)
Overview
Policy : This course will provide students with leadership skills pertaining to communication and networking in the workplace. Topics covered include influencing, appraising situations, business networking, teamwork and delivering effective presentations.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Walsh, Brendan (Fall) Walsh, Brendan (Winter) Walsh, Brendan (Summer)
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CPL2 552 Strategic Management (3 credits)
Overview
Policy : Includes analysis of major forces driving organizations, explores mission development, goal selection, corporate strategy, policy formulation for the benefit of all stakeholders. Discusses situations confronting senior managers in the competitive environment, includes topics such as the identification and evaluation of strategic alternatives, the management of control processes for increased productivity, etc.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Hollingworth, Mark (Fall)
Prerequisite: Advanced student
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CPL2 553 Small Business Management (3 credits)
Overview
Policy : This course will focus on the concepts and activities of entrepreneurship in the small business environment. Through the analysis of small business situations and the study of related case material, students will learn the fundamental actions required in practice to start and manage a small business. Skill acquisition will be oriented toward learning to prepare a business plan.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Whittaker, Gary; Horowitz, David (Fall) Whittaker, Gary (Winter)
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CPL2 590 Topics in International Business (3 credits)
Overview
Policy : Specialized course covering an advanced topic in the international business area selected from current issues or themes in literature.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.
- Prerequisite: CPL2 524
- Note: Content vary from year to year.
Or any other 500- or 600-level course offered and approved by Career and Professional Development.
School of Continuing Studies—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 8, 2011) (disclaimer)