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DISASTERS MANAGEMENT (BA3055)

The major purpose of this course is to identify common threads through different major disasters throughout the world and from this examination draw lessons learnt that ought to be applied to limit their recurrence and mitigate the human and financial pain they spawn. The key question posed and framework for study: How are the myriad technical, emotional, economic, legal, public policy, financial, communications, ethics and international relations issues that necessarily arise in disasters best handled? Once posed we will develop an analytical framework for the implementation of the practical action in disaster prevention, mitigation and remediation.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (BA3070)

This course is designed to introduce students to the strategic importance of various operations decisions (process and plant layout, capacity planning, job design, forecasting, quality control, inventory and supply chain management). We take both a theoretical and practical approach, beginning with a brief review of the fundamental purpose of management. We explore the strategic role of operations, study some of the problems and challenges that managers face and examine the theories and strategic tools available to tackle these issues. We take this a little further by analyzing how managerial philosophy, attitudes toward work, technology and culture can affect successful implementation of an operations strategy.

LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS (BA3075)

Students will examine the legal process and the legal environment within which business must operate, as well as the interrelationship of government and business. Students develop an understanding of the methods by which legal decisions are formulated as they affect both individual rights and business transactions.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW (BA3084)

Briefly examines the great legal families in the world: Common Law, Civil Law, Socialist Law, and Islamic Law. Within the Civil Law family, emphasizes French Contract Law and then explores the law of the European Union. Studies the legal aspects of international business transactions and uses major international and European projects to examine the principles discussed.

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT (BA3087)

Sustainability Management addresses global warming and consequences such as extreme weather and biodiversity degradation. Following stable climate conditions, we are now confronted with the uncharted territory of the Anthropocene. Management must engage with these wicked issues marked by complexity. Students will gain an understanding of the consequences of climate change for strategies and organizational dynamics. Pre-requisites: BA 2020 and junior standing.

TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT (BA3091)

Addresses a variety of issues pertinent to organizations and individuals
operating in an international context. A detailed course description can be
found in the respective semester course offerings.

PROJECT PRACTICUM (BA3096)

The Management Project Practicum offers students majoring or minoring in the programs offered by the Economics & Management department an opportunity to synthesize and apply the skills, knowledge and techniques learned in previous management courses. Students enrolled in the practicum will work with a team on an actual client project and receive valuable feedback from the group, the course faculty, and the client. The course requires in-class work as well as significant work outside of class each week. Depending on the project, the project work may need to be completed in groups or independently outside of the traditional classroom context. The specifics regarding course meetings and scope of work will be developed starting the first day of the course.

Any students interested in taking this course, but who do not meet the prerequisite requirements, should email the professor to express their interest.

INTERNSHIP (BA3098)

Internships may be taken for 1 or 4 credits. Students may do more than one internship, but internship credit cannot cumulatively total more than 4 credits.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (BA3500)

This course introduces students to the important managerial issues in information systems today, such as how to best use information technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness in a firm. In an attempt to improve students’ awareness and understanding of various aspects of business information systems, we adopt both a theoretical and practical approach. We begin with a brief overview of the necessity to study BIS, highlighting the strategic importance of BIS decisions. We examine various theories, concepts and strategies, with a focus on managerial challenges and best practices. Students will also learn how to use software to support business decision-making.