Course Description

WGB 521 Fundamentals of Management         3 CH
Using a framework of managerial roles and competencies, this course explores what management involves, how it affects people within an organization, why it is critical to the effective functioning of an organization, and how the accomplishment of management functions may vary in different cultural contexts. The course surveys competencies and knowledge necessary for successfully facing current challenges in the rapidly changing global business environment.

WGB 601 Accounting and Information Systems         3 CH
Provides an introduction to both accounting and information systems with a focus on the preparation and interpretation of financial statements and the effective planning, implementation and integration of information technology.

WGB 603 Financial Management         3 CH
Provides an introduction to three key areas in finance - financial markets, financial management and valuation- focusing on how capital is effectively raised and invested in a value based management framework. Topics covered include: analysis of firm performance using financial ratios and other measures; techniques to assess new opportunities including new product lines, projects or corporate investments; an introduction to global capital markets; the relationship between risk and return; determinants of a firm’s cost of raising capital and the basic factors impacting the value of financial securities.

WGB 612 Leading and Influencing with Integrity         3 CH
Leaders and managers at all levels in organizations must influence others to enable achievement of the organization’s objectives. Leading and influencing with integrity requires understanding of one’s self, other people, the situational and cultural context, as well as both current and future impacts of actions taken. Through course learning experiences students develop individual and organizational strategies to influence others, shape culture, manage change, negotiate, and facilitate employee engagement and performance so that their organizations can contribute to society in ways that are effective, responsible and sustainable.

AC 699 Planning, Budgeting and Reporting       3 CH
Examines budget and management control principles to enhance corporate financial performance. Reviews budget concepts, management reporting and analytic tools that support corporate  strategies. Develops skills to apply these principles and tools in real business situations. Applies planning, budgeting and reporting tools and techniques in a project management setting.

BU 632 Managing Change         3 CH
Prerequisite: WGB 521 Foundations of Management Note: BU 601 Organization Management may be substituted. Examines strategies and techniques for successfully introducing and managing change in organizations. Explores power, influence, leadership, motivation, and communication in the change process, as well as organization development, organizational learning, and innovation management. Student teams develop a framework for recognizing factors that influence change and a process map to manage change effectively.

BU 699 Operations Excellence    3 CH
This course covers the theory and practise of operations improvement with the major improvement methodologies used to achieve operational excellence, like Lean, Total Quality Management, Six Sigma, Business Process Re-engineering, Systems Thinking, Theory of Constraints etc. The course will have a heavy emphasis on Lean Methodology and Lean Transformation of Enterprises, but when possible guest speakers will present their preferred improvement methodologies with practical illustrations. The course will attempt to cover different industries and business sectors ranging from industrial production to financial and other services. The practical objective of the course is to have the academic background be able to apply appropriate  improvement methodologies to real opportunities.