Business Management - Global Management Studies Major
All businesses in today's marketplace, whether they recognize it or not, are affected by events taking place globally. In this major you will acquire the managerial skills and cultural understanding required to function effectively in the new global business environment.
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. See How to Change My Plan or Major for more information.
3rd & 4th Semester
5th & 6th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from the following:
- ENT 526 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy
- ENT 527 Theories in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 725 Management of Innovation
- GMS 422 Quality Management
- GMS 502 Management Control
- GMS 510 Global Circular Economy
- GMS 528 Issues in Operations Management
- GMS 530 Managing Sustainably Internationally
- GMS 550 Business-to-Business e-Commerce
- GMS 601 International Economics
- GMS 614 Special Topics in Global Management
- GMS 630 Case Experience
- GMS 690* The North American Business Environment
- GMS 691* The Asian Business Environment
- GMS 692* The European Business Environment
- GMS 693* The Latin American and Caribbean Bus Environ
- GMS 694* The African Business Environment
- GMS 695* The Middle Eastern Business Environment
- GMS 701 Purchasing and Supply Management I
- GMS 750 Consulting to Management
- GMS 801 Purchasing and Supply Management II
- GMS 803 Principles of Transportation
- GMS 804 Studies in Global Supply Chain Management
- GMS 805 Manufacturing Management
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
* A minimum of one course, to a maximum of two courses must be selected.
7th & 8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ENT 526 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy
- ENT 527 Theories in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 725 Management of Innovation
- GMS 422 Quality Management
- GMS 502 Management Control
- GMS 510 Global Circular Economy
- GMS 528 Issues in Operations Management
- GMS 530 Managing Sustainably Internationally
- GMS 550 Business-to-Business e-Commerce
- GMS 601 International Economics
- GMS 614 Special Topics in Global Management
- GMS 630 Case Experience
- GMS 701 Purchasing and Supply Management I
- GMS 750 Consulting to Management
- GMS 801 Purchasing and Supply Management II
- GMS 803 Principles of Transportation
- GMS 804 Studies in Global Supply Chain Management
- GMS 805 Manufacturing Management
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
OPEN ELECTIVE: Four Open Electives
Note: It is not advisable for students to enrol in both GMS 850 and BUS 800 in the same semester.
† Offered in Fall term only.
The Global Management Studies Department offers an optional co-op program which provides graduates with up to 16 months of work experience integrated into their academic program.
Students wishing to be considered for this program must apply for admission into the co-op option after the fourth semester of the program. Admission into the co-op program is based on the following five items:
- Recommended CGPA of 3.0 (or higher), subject to competition grades above the minimum may be required
- Evidence of superior oral and written communication skills
- Interview
- Resume/Cover Letter
- Minimum of B+ in GMS 400
Students commence work terms upon completion of third year of the Business Management program and the co-op option extends the Global Management Studies major to five years from four. The Global Management Studies Department cannot guarantee work term jobs, but the Business Career Hub (opens in new window) and the Department will prospect for employers and make every effort to locate suitable positions, as well as be available to advise students on their search for program-related jobs. The co-op program enables students to earn prevailing wages for the level of responsibility and contribution of the jobs they perform and thus finance at least part of their university education.
Beginning with applications for Fall 2025, students will have the choice to apply for the regular four-year undergraduate program or a five-year co-op option.
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below. Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. See How to Change My Plan or Major for more information.
† LAW 122 will be timetabled either in the 3rd or 4th semester.
3rd & 4th Semester
5th & 6th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from the following:
- ENT 526 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy
- ENT 527 Theories in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 725 Management of Innovation
- GMS 422 Quality Management
- GMS 502 Management Control
- GMS 510 Global Circular Economy
- GMS 528 Issues in Operations Management
- GMS 530 Managing Sustainably Internationally
- GMS 550 Business-to-Business e-Commerce
- GMS 601 International Economics
- GMS 614 Special Topics in Global Management
- GMS 630 Case Experience
- GMS 690* The North American Business Environment
- GMS 691* The Asian Business Environment
- GMS 692* The European Business Environment
- GMS 693* The Latin American and Caribbean Bus Environ
- GMS 694* The African Business Environment
- GMS 695* The Middle Eastern Business Environment
- GMS 701 Purchasing and Supply Management I
- GMS 750 Consulting to Management
- GMS 801 Purchasing and Supply Management II
- GMS 803 Principles of Transportation
- GMS 804 Studies in Global Supply Chain Management
- GMS 805 Manufacturing Management
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
* A minimum of one course, to a maximum of two courses must be selected.
7th & 8th Semester
7th Semester (Offered in Winter Only)
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- ENT 526 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy
- ENT 527 Theories in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 725 Management of Innovation
- GMS 422 Quality Management
- GMS 502 Management Control
- GMS 510 Global Circular Economy
- GMS 528 Issues in Operations Management
- GMS 530 Managing Sustainably Internationally
- GMS 550 Business-to-Business e-Commerce
- GMS 601 International Economics
- GMS 614 Special Topics in Global Management
- GMS 630 Case Experience
- GMS 701 Purchasing and Supply Management I
- GMS 750 Consulting to Management
- GMS 801 Purchasing and Supply Management II
- GMS 803 Principles of Transportation
- GMS 804 Studies in Global Supply Chain Management
- GMS 805 Manufacturing Management
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
8th Semester (Offered in Winter Only)
REQUIRED:
- GMS 850 Global Management Strategy
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- ENT 526 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy
- ENT 527 Theories in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 725 Management of Innovation
- GMS 422 Quality Management
- GMS 502 Management Control
- GMS 510 Global Circular Economy
- GMS 528 Issues in Operations Management
- GMS 530 Managing Sustainably Internationally
- GMS 550 Business-to-Business e-Commerce
- GMS 601 International Economics
- GMS 614 Special Topics in Global Management
- GMS 630 Case Experience
- GMS 701 Purchasing and Supply Management I
- GMS 750 Consulting to Management
- GMS 801 Purchasing and Supply Management II
- GMS 803 Principles of Transportation
- GMS 804 Studies in Global Supply Chain Management
- GMS 805 Manufacturing Management
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
Sequencing of Academic and Work terms
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below. Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
Work terms are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each work term is assessed by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.
NOTE: Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Graduation with the co-op designation requires successful completion of a minimum of 3 work terms.
Direct Entry students will normally be admitted into 5th semester (3rd Year) of this program. Students should refer to their Offer of Admission for details.
5th & 6th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from the following:
- ENT 526 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy
- ENT 527 Theories in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 725 Management of Innovation
- GMS 422 Quality Management
- GMS 502 Management Control
- GMS 510 Global Circular Economy
- GMS 528 Issues in Operations Management
- GMS 530 Managing Sustainably Internationally
- GMS 550 Business-to-Business e-Commerce
- GMS 601 International Economics
- GMS 614 Special Topics in Global Management
- GMS 630 Case Experience
- GMS 690* The North American Business Environment
- GMS 691* The Asian Business Environment
- GMS 692* The European Business Environment
- GMS 693* The Latin American and Caribbean Bus Environ
- GMS 694* The African Business Environment
- GMS 695* The Middle Eastern Business Environment
- GMS 701 Purchasing and Supply Management I
- GMS 750 Consulting to Management
- GMS 801 Purchasing and Supply Management II
- GMS 803 Principles of Transportation
- GMS 804 Studies in Global Supply Chain Management
- GMS 805 Manufacturing Management
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
* A minimum of one course, to a maximum of two courses must be selected.
7th & 8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ENT 526 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy
- ENT 527 Theories in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 725 Management of Innovation
- GMS 422 Quality Management
- GMS 502 Management Control
- GMS 510 Global Circular Economy
- GMS 528 Issues in Operations Management
- GMS 530 Managing Sustainably Internationally
- GMS 550 Business-to-Business e-Commerce
- GMS 601 International Economics
- GMS 614 Special Topics in Global Management
- GMS 630 Case Experience
- GMS 701 Purchasing and Supply Management I
- GMS 750 Consulting to Management
- GMS 801 Purchasing and Supply Management II
- GMS 803 Principles of Transportation
- GMS 804 Studies in Global Supply Chain Management
- GMS 805 Manufacturing Management
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
OPEN ELECTIVE: Four Open Electives
Note: It is not advisable for students to enrol in both GMS 850 and BUS 800 in the same semester.
† Offered in Fall term only.
The Global Management Studies Department offers an optional co-op program which provides graduates with up to 16 months of work experience integrated into their academic program.
Students wishing to be considered for this program must apply for admission into the co-op option by October 1 Admission into the co-op program is based on the following five items:
- Recommended CGPA of 3.0 (or higher), subject to competition grades above the minimum may be required
- Evidence of superior oral and written communication skills
- Interview
- Resume/Cover Letter
- Minimum of B+ in GMS 400 (Students’ acceptance into the co-op program is conditional on the successful completion of this course before their first work term.)
Students commence work terms upon completion of third year of the Business Management program and the co-op option extends the Global Management Studies major to three years from two. The Global Management Studies Department cannot guarantee work term jobs, but the Business Career Hub and the Department will prospect for employers and make every effort to locate suitable positions, as well as be available to advise students on their search for program related jobs. The co-op program enables students to earn prevailing wages for the level of responsibility and contribution of the jobs they perform and thus finance at least part of their university education.
The sequencing of academic and work terms is shown below. Please be advised that this schedule may be subject to revisions.
5th & 6th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from the following:
- ENT 526 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy
- ENT 527 Theories in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 725 Management of Innovation
- GMS 422 Quality Management
- GMS 502 Management Control
- GMS 510 Global Circular Economy
- GMS 528 Issues in Operations Management
- GMS 530 Managing Sustainably Internationally
- GMS 550 Business-to-Business e-Commerce
- GMS 601 International Economics
- GMS 614 Special Topics in Global Management
- GMS 630 Case Experience
- GMS 690* The North American Business Environment
- GMS 691* The Asian Business Environment
- GMS 692* The European Business Environment
- GMS 693* The Latin American and Caribbean Bus Environ
- GMS 694* The African Business Environment
- GMS 695* The Middle Eastern Business Environment
- GMS 701 Purchasing and Supply Management I
- GMS 750 Consulting to Management
- GMS 801 Purchasing and Supply Management II
- GMS 803 Principles of Transportation
- GMS 804 Studies in Global Supply Chain Management
- GMS 805 Manufacturing Management
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
7th & 8th Semester
7th Semester (Offered in Winter Only)
LIBERAL STUDIES†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- ENT 526 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy
- ENT 527 Theories in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 725 Management of Innovation
- GMS 422 Quality Management
- GMS 502 Management Control
- GMS 510 Global Circular Economy
- GMS 528 Issues in Operations Management
- GMS 530 Managing Sustainably Internationally
- GMS 550 Business-to-Business e-Commerce
- GMS 601 International Economics
- GMS 614 Special Topics in Global Management
- GMS 630 Case Experience
- GMS 701 Purchasing and Supply Management I
- GMS 750 Consulting to Management
- GMS 801 Purchasing and Supply Management II
- GMS 803 Principles of Transportation
- GMS 804 Studies in Global Supply Chain Management
- GMS 805 Manufacturing Management
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective
8th Semester (Offered in Winter Only)
REQUIRED:
- GMS 850 Global Management Strategy
CORE ELECTIVE: One course from the following:
- ENT 526 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy
- ENT 527 Theories in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 725 Management of Innovation
- GMS 422 Quality Management
- GMS 502 Management Control
- GMS 510 Global Circular Economy
- GMS 528 Issues in Operations Management
- GMS 530 Managing Sustainably Internationally
- GMS 550 Business-to-Business e-Commerce
- GMS 601 International Economics
- GMS 614 Special Topics in Global Management
- GMS 630 Case Experience
- GMS 701 Purchasing and Supply Management I
- GMS 750 Consulting to Management
- GMS 801 Purchasing and Supply Management II
- GMS 803 Principles of Transportation
- GMS 804 Studies in Global Supply Chain Management
OPEN ELECTIVE: Three Open Electives
1st & 2nd Semester
The first two semesters of the program are common for all Business Management Majors.
Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. See How to Change My Plan or Major for more information.
3rd & 4th Semester
5th & 6th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from the following:
- ENT 526 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy
- ENT 527 Theories in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 725 Management of Innovation
- GMS 422 Quality Management
- GMS 502 Management Control
- GMS 510 Global Circular Economy
- GMS 528 Issues in Operations Management
- GMS 530 Managing Sustainably Internationally
- GMS 550 Business-to-Business e-Commerce
- GMS 601 International Economics
- GMS 614 Special Topics in Global Management
- GMS 630 Case Experience
- GMS 690* The North American Business Environment
- GMS 691* The Asian Business Environment
- GMS 692* The European Business Environment
- GMS 693* The Latin American and Caribbean Bus Environ
- GMS 694* The African Business Environment
- GMS 695* The Middle Eastern Business Environment
- GMS 701 Purchasing and Supply Management I
- GMS 750 Consulting to Management
- GMS 801 Purchasing and Supply Management II
- GMS 803 Principles of Transportation
- GMS 804 Studies in Global Supply Chain Management
- GMS 805 Manufacturing Management
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
* A minimum of one course, to a maximum of two courses must be selected.
7th & 8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ENT 526 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy
- ENT 527 Theories in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 725 Management of Innovation
- GMS 422 Quality Management
- GMS 502 Management Control
- GMS 510 Global Circular Economy
- GMS 528 Issues in Operations Management
- GMS 530 Managing Sustainably Internationally
- GMS 550 Business-to-Business e-Commerce
- GMS 601 International Economics
- GMS 614 Special Topics in Global Management
- GMS 630 Case Experience
- GMS 701 Purchasing and Supply Management I
- GMS 750 Consulting to Management
- GMS 801 Purchasing and Supply Management II
- GMS 803 Principles of Transportation
- GMS 804 Studies in Global Supply Chain Management
- GMS 805 Manufacturing Management
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
OPEN ELECTIVE:Four Open Electives
Note: It is not advisable for students to enrol in both GMS 850 and BUS 800 in the same semester.
† Offered in Fall term only.
Direct Entry students will normally be admitted into 5th semester (3rd Year) of this program. Students should refer to their Offer of Admission for details.
5th & 6th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
Two courses from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Three courses from the following:
- ENT 526 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy
- ENT 527 Theories in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 725 Management of Innovation
- GMS 422 Quality Management
- GMS 502 Management Control
- GMS 510 Global Circular Economy
- GMS 528 Issues in Operations Management
- GMS 530 Managing Sustainably Internationally
- GMS 550 Business-to-Business e-Commerce
- GMS 601 International Economics
- GMS 614 Special Topics in Global Management
- GMS 630 Case Experience
- GMS 690* The North American Business Environment
- GMS 691* The Asian Business Environment
- GMS 692* The European Business Environment
- GMS 693* The Latin American and Caribbean Bus Environ
- GMS 694* The African Business Environment
- GMS 695* The Middle Eastern Business Environment
- GMS 701 Purchasing and Supply Management I
- GMS 750 Consulting to Management
- GMS 801 Purchasing and Supply Management II
- GMS 803 Principles of Transportation
- GMS 804 Studies in Global Supply Chain Management
- GMS 805 Manufacturing Management
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
7th & 8th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES†:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE: Two courses from the following:
- ENT 526 Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Strategy
- ENT 527 Theories in Entrepreneurship
- ENT 725 Management of Innovation
- GMS 422 Quality Management
- GMS 502 Management Control
- GMS 510 Global Circular Economy
- GMS 528 Issues in Operations Management
- GMS 530 Managing Sustainably Internationally
- GMS 550 Business-to-Business e-Commerce
- GMS 601 International Economics
- GMS 614 Special Topics in Global Management
- GMS 630 Case Experience
- GMS 701 Purchasing and Supply Management I
- GMS 750 Consulting to Management
- GMS 801 Purchasing and Supply Management II
- GMS 803 Principles of Transportation
- GMS 804 Studies in Global Supply Chain Management
- GMS 805 Manufacturing Management
- MHR 700 Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour
OPEN ELECTIVE: Four Open Electives
Note: It is not advisable for students to enrol in both GMS 850 and BUS 800 in the same semester.
† Offered in Fall term only.