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Business Management - Global Management Studies Major

Business Management

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.

1st Semester

REQUIRED:

  • CMN 279* Introduction to Professional Communication
  • ECN 104 Introductory Microeconomics
  • GMS 200 Introduction to Global Management
  • QMS 110 Applied Mathematics for Business

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

 

2nd Semester

REQUIRED:

  • ACC 100 Introductory Financial Accounting
  • ECN 204 Introductory Macroeconomics
  • MHR 523 Human Resources Management
  • MKT 100* Principles of Marketing
  • QMS 210 Applied Statistics for Business

*CMN 279 and MKT 100 will be timetabled either in 1st or 2nd Semester. 

Note: Students planning to enter the Marketing Management Major must obtain a grade of at least 2.67 (B-) in MKT 100.

 

Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. How to Change your Plan / Major.

 

 

3rd & 4th Semester

Revised curriculum begins 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after

3rd Semester

REQUIRED:

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

4th Semester

REQUIRED:

  • ACC 406 Introduction Management Accounting
  • GMS 400 The Global Business Environment
  • GMS 450 Project Management
  • ITM 102* Business Information Systems I

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

* ITM 102 and LAW 122 will be timetabled either in the 3rd or 4th semester.

 

5th & 6th Semester

Last offered Fall 2022 students admitted Fall 2020. Students admitted Fall 2021 see revised curriculum below.  

REQUIRED:

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 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 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

OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective

 

5th & 6th Semester

Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after

REQUIRED:

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 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 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

REQUIRED:

  • BUS 800 Strategic Management
  • GMS 724 Management of International Enterprise
  • GMS 850 Global Management Strategy

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 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 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:

  1. Recommended CGPA of 3.0 (or higher), subject to competition grades above the minimum may be required
  2. Evidence of superior oral and written communication skills
  3. Interview 
  4. Resume/Cover Letter
  5. 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.

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.

1st Semester

REQUIRED:

  • CMN 279* Introduction to Professional Communication
  • ECN 104 Introductory Microeconomics
  • GMS 200 Introduction to Global Management
  • QMS 110 Applied Mathematics for Business

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

 

2nd Semester

REQUIRED:

  • ACC 100 Introductory Financial Accounting
  • ECN 204 Introductory Macroeconomics
  • MHR 523 Human Resources Management
  • MKT 100* Principles of Marketing
  • QMS 210 Applied Statistics for Business

*CMN 279 and MKT 100 will be timetabled either in 1st or 2nd Semester. 

Note: Students planning to enter the Marketing Management Major must obtain a grade of at least 2.67 (B-) in MKT 100.

 

Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. How to Change your Plan / Major.

 

† CMN 279 and LAW 122 will be timetabled either in the 3rd or 4th semester.

 

3rd & 4th Semester

Revised curriculum begins 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after

3rd Semester

REQUIRED:

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

4th Semester

REQUIRED:

  • ACC 406 Introduction Management Accounting 
  • GMS 400 The Global Business Environment
  • GMS 450 Project Management
  • ITM 102* Business Information Systems I 

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

* ITM 102 and LAW 122 will be timetabled either in the 3rd or 4th semester.

 

5th & 6th Semester

Last offered Fall 2022 to students admitted Fall 2020. Students admitted Fall 2021 see revised curriculum below.

REQUIRED:

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 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 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

OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective

* A minimum of one course, to a maximum of two courses must be selected.

 

5th & 6th Semester

Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after

REQUIRED:

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 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 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)

REQUIRED:

  • BUS 800 Strategic Management
  • GMS 724 Management of International Enterprise

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 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 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)

Last offered 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2018. Students admitted Fall 2019 and after see revised curriculum below.

REQUIRED:

  • GMS 850 Global Management Strategy

PROFESSIONAL: 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 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 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

PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED: Three courses from Table I

Course selection must not include any courseswith the GMS prefix.

8th Semester (Offered in Winter Only)

Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2019 and after.

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 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 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

Last offered Fall 2022 to students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2022

REQUIRED:

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 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 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

OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective

* A minimum of one course, to a maximum of two courses must be selected.

 

5th & 6th Semester

Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2023 

REQUIRED:

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 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 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

REQUIRED:

  • BUS 800 Strategic Management
  • GMS 724 Management of International Enterprise
  • GMS 850 Global Management Strategy

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 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 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:

  1. Recommended CGPA of 3.0 (or higher), subject to competition grades above the minimum may be required
  2. Evidence of superior oral and written communication skills
  3. Interview 
  4. Resume/Cover Letter
  5. 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

Last offered Fall 2022 to students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2022

REQUIRED:

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 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 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

OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Elective

* A minimum of one course, to a maximum of two courses must be selected.

 

5th & 6th Semester

Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2023

REQUIRED:

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 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 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)

REQUIRED:

  • BUS 800 Strategic Management
  • GMS 724 Management of International Enterprise

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 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 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)

Last offered Winter 2023 for students admitted Fall 2018. Students admitted Fall 2019 and after see revised curriculum below.

REQUIRED:

  • GMS 850 Global Management Strategy

PROFESSIONAL: 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 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 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

PROFESSIONALLY-RELATED:  Three courses from Table I.
Course selection must not include any courses with the GMS prefix.

8th Semester (Offered in Winter Only)

Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2019 and after.

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 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 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.

1st Semester

REQUIRED:

  • CMN 279* Introduction to Professional Communication
  • ECN 104 Introductory Microeconomics
  • GMS 200 Introduction to Global Management
  • QMS 110 Applied Mathematics for Business

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

 

2nd Semester

REQUIRED:

  • ACC 100 Introductory Financial Accounting
  • ECN 204 Introductory Macroeconomics
  • MHR 523 Human Resources Management
  • MKT 100* Principles of Marketing
  • QMS 210 Applied Statistics for Business

*CMN 279 and MKT 100 will be timetabled either in 1st or 2nd Semester. 

Note: Students planning to enter the Marketing Management Major must obtain a grade of at least 2.67 (B-) in MKT 100.

 

Business Management students must declare their Major before course intentions in March of their first year. How to Change your Plan / Major.

 

 

3rd & 4th Semester

Revised curriculum begins 2022-2023 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after

3rd Semester

REQUIRED:

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

4th Semester

REQUIRED:

  • ACC 406 Introduction Management Accounting 
  • GMS 400 The Global Business Environment
  • GMS 450 Project Management
  • ITM 102* Business Information Systems I 

LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.

* ITM 102 and LAW 122 will be timetabled either in the 3rd or 4th semester.

 

5th & 6th Semester

Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2021 and after

REQUIRED:

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 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 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

REQUIRED:

  • BUS 800 Strategic Management
  • GMS 724 Management of International Enterprise
  • GMS 850 Global Management Strategy

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 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 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

Last offered Fall 2022 to students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2022. Students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2023 and after see revised curriculum below.

REQUIRED:

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 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 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

OPEN ELECTIVE: One Open Electives

* A minimum of one course, to a maximum of two courses must be selected.

 

5th & 6th Semester

Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted to Direct-Entry in Fall 2023 and after.

REQUIRED:

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 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 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

REQUIRED:

  • BUS 800 Strategic Management
  • GMS 724 Management of International Enterprise
  • GMS 850 Global Management Strategy

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 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 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.