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Programs

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Course ID	Course
BUSI 346	BUSI 346 Law for the Business Manager Course Credits: 3 This course follows up on BUSI 245 and provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage a number of business areas that have potential legal risk including sale of goods, agency, bailment, insurance and guarantees, negotiable instruments, employment and human rights, intellectual property, real property, mortgages, partnerships, the nature and operations of corporations, credit transactions, and government regulation of business. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 245
BUSI 351	BUSI 351 Labour & Employee Relations Course Credits: 3 The students will learn about promoting a collaborative work environment between the employer, the union (where it exists), employees, and other representative groups. An emphasis will be on interpreting employment and labour legislation, including collective agreements, and creating policies consistent with legal requirements and organizational values, with a focus on treating employees in a fair and consistent manner. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 280; third-year standing
BUSI 352	BUSI 352 Managing the Human Resource Course Credits: 3 A practical study on how organizations obtain, maintain, and retain their human resources that enable them to achieve their objectives. Topics include: human resource planning, recruitment, selection, performance management and training and development. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 280
BUSI 363	BUSI 363 Organizational Design & Development Course Credits: 3 This course focuses on how to design and maintain organizational effectiveness through developing appropriate levels of control and coordination. This course introduces and critically examines the current theories and approaches to the management and structural design of organizations, and assesses their relevance and usefulness to organizations wanting to remain competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 280; third-year standing
BUSI 370	BUSI 370 Business Information Systems Course Credits: 3 A study of the impact of information technology and the ways in which organizations can achieve competitive advantage and support of key business functions through the strategic design, deployment, and use of information technology. The course teaches students the utilization of spreadsheet, database management, and project management software to manage the design, deployment, and use of information technology within an organizational setting. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 222
BUSI 377	BUSI 377 Operations Management Course Credits: 3 This course considers the various operative models with which firms attempt to create value. Topics include: quality theory, quality measurement, production/supply chain planning and execution, process design, and project management. The course also covers information tools necessary for effective operations, and management of the service content of the firm's products. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 275
BUSI 381	BUSI 381 Advanced Topics in Operations Management Course Credits: 3 This course looks at the management of operations' variables and their part in the overall business strategy. Students will focus on one chosen firm or industry, possibly with additional focus on the business climate in a chosen geographic region. Topic emphasis will vary depending on the focus, but will include some combination of: allocation and scheduling of resources, inventory and quality control, personnel needs, how to achieve production efficiencies and cost control, operation layout and design, and standards and methods development. Quantitative management tools are incorporated. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 377 NB: May not be offered every year.
BUSI 395	BUSI 395 Business in the Global Market Course Credits: 3 An introduction to global business practices while on a travel study. The course surveys governmental and corporate practices of major economic systems throughout the world. Different cultural meanings of concepts such as globalization, world class, nimble organizations, empowerment, and teams are explored. The class provides students with experiential as well as classroom learning to provide a better grasp of the differences in cultures and the adaptation of the concepts. Cross-listed: ECON 411 Prerequisite(s): Instructor's consent NB: Offered when available in summer with overseas travel component and as part of the Laurentian Leadership Program.
BUSI 396	BUSI 396 Business in the Global Market Course Credits: 3 An introduction to global business practices while on a travel study. The course surveys governmental and corporate practices of major economic systems throughout the world. Different cultural meanings of concepts such as globalization, world class, nimble organizations, empowerment, and teams are explored. The class provides students with experiential as well as classroom learning to provide a better grasp of the differences in cultures and the adaptation of the concepts. Cross-listed: ECON 411 Prerequisite(s): Instructor's consent NB: Offered when available in summer with overseas travel component and as part of the Laurentian Leadership Program.

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