Master of Management

Students who Entered the Program in Fall 2023

• 36.00 credits of required courses
• 9.00 credits of elective courses

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Term 1: Fall

• ACTG 5100 3.00 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS

  This course examines the assumptions and decision usefulness of financial statements that are prepared for creditors and shareholders. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of financial statements, using examples from several companies. Issues including sustainability and ethics are incorporated in class discussions and cases.

• MSTM 5000 3.00 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION AND TEAM DYNAMICS

  This course provides students with the opportunity to hone important management and leadership competencies in the areas of communication and team building. Since contemporary business environments have moved to flatter, team-based structures, managers must be able to communicate clearly and persuasively to facilitate creative collaboration. The ability to think strategically about all forms of communication with diverse audiences is essential for professional advancement. As well, the ability to understand how groups and teams function, and the factors causing team success or failure, is essential in the modern workplace. Therefore, the aim of this course is to develop knowledge of effective oral and written communication techniques and to demonstrate how such communication skills intersect with positive team strategies and practices, such as problem-solving and decision-making. The course uses a workshop format that relies heavily on in-class experiential learning, including small group exploration, class discussions, self-assessments and peer feedback, to develop skills in communication and the management of team dynamics.

• MSTM 5030 3.00 APPLIED MACROECONOMICS

  This course provides students with an overview of the aggregative performance of the economy with emphasis on policy application and implications for business. Particular attention will be paid to the role of the financial sector in the overall macro-economy. It begins by reviewing various financial instruments and markets, with a focus on their economic function. The course then examines the challenges to monetary and fiscal policy that arise because of macro-financial linkages. Further, a number of analytical tools are developed to determine the exchange rate and to examine economic policy implications of capital markets integration under alternative currency systems.

• SUST 5050 3.00 MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

  Explores how organizations respond to increasing expectations to deliver sustainable performance at the economic, social and environmental level. Students grasp different ways in which companies can respond to growing pressures to adopt sustainability and study strategies of how companies can lead the way forward by developing practical solutions to some of society's most challenging problems.

  Course Credit Exclusion: SB/MSTM 5050 3.00

• MSTM 5060 3.00 MANAGERIAL DECISION ANALYSIS

  This course leads students through the problem analysis and decision-making process using a general managerial decision framework. The course focuses on various basic decision making fundamentals, including a fundamental (root) cause problem analysis; data collection, types of data and sources, triangulation and reliability analysis; analyzing the problem from various perspectives (framing / reframing); decision trees and decision tables (including multi criteria decision making) and risk and sensitivity analysis. The course will introduce the student to types of decisions often faced by functional managers in areas such Finance, Accounting, Operations and Strategy. An emphasis will be placed on establishing an integrative and encompassing way of analyzing a wide variety of decision problems that managers (and others) face every day.

Term 2: Winter

• MKTG 5200 3.00 MARKETING MANAGEMENT

  This course familiarizes students with the major marketing concepts (buyer behaviour, segmentation, targeting, positioning, product/service development and management, pricing, distribution, communication). It applies these concepts to profit, not-for-profit, new, mature, service, product-based, domestic and international organizations. It develops specific skills such as problem-solving, verbal presentation, business writing and group work. Marketing ethics and sustainability issues are integrated into the course.

• MSTM 5220 3.00 MANAGERIAL FINANCE

  Students learn about investment and financing in this core course. The investment decision allocates scarce resources to projects in the organization, and involves asset valuation, capital budgeting, risk management, working capital management and performance assessment. The financing decision chooses sources of cash to finance the investment decisions and involves capital structure, financial instruments, the risk-return trade-off, financial planning and the cost of capital. Ethical considerations and management in the global context are integrated into these topics.

• MSTM 5300 3.00 STRATEGIC THINKING

  This course provides an in-depth coverage of the tools and frameworks that are useful in managerial decision making at both the micro (or tactical) level and at the macro (or strategic level. Additionally, the course focuses on the development of communication skills across written and oral mediums. The course is intended to exercise and develop analytical skills, quantitative skills, attention to detail,
  presentation skills, teamwork skills, and an ability to work in high pressure and time sensitive environments.

• ORGS 5100 3.00 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

  The purpose of this course is to create a knowledge base from which students can develop organizational competence. It examines the relationships between organizational performance and the behaviour of individuals, groups, and overall organizations. In the process, emphasis is given to the importance of interpersonal issues and to issues arising from technological change, workforce diversity, ethical challenges, and internationalization. Consideration is also given to issues pertaining to the natural environment such as sustainability and ESG.

• MSTM 5210 3.00 DESIGN & MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES

  This course involves a critical examination of the most important ideas and practices used by organizations to design and implement competitive processes. This includes six sigma lean, supply chain management, project management and the adoption of new technology. This also involves consideration of the role of customers, employees and suppliers. The goal is safer, greener, more cost effective and better quality products and services.

Term 3: Summer

• MSTM 5260 3.00 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

  Managers need tailor-made accounting measurements for decisions affecting their organizations’ specific operational and strategic needs. Financial reports prepared for external users on the basis of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles have little usefulness for internal management. In this course, students will learn to develop measurements tailored for internal decisions such as managing costs, pricing special orders, determining service levels, and evaluating performance.

• MSTM 6000 3.00 ENTERPRISE CONSULTING PROJECT

  The Enterprise Consulting Project (ECP) combines academic learning with practical experience. The project will require students to apply classroom knowledge to real world management issues. During the ECP, students will use the management foundations studied
  in the first two terms of the Master of Management program to develop actionable recommendations for the client organization.
  Prerequisites: The course is restricted to students enrolled in the MMGT program.

+ Three 6000 level electives (9.00 credits) chosen from a limited list of electives selected annually by the Program Committee from among approved Schulich MBA electives

Master of Management students may take SUST 6151 3.00 as an alternative to the core course Enterprise Consulting Project (MSTM 6000 3.00).

Students Entering the Program in Fall 2024

• 33.00 credits of required courses
• 6.00 credits of elective courses

Click on the course code to view the full description.

Term 1: Fall

• ACTG 5100 3.00 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS

  This course examines the assumptions and decision usefulness of financial statements that are prepared for creditors and shareholders. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of financial statements, using examples from several companies. Issues including sustainability and ethics are incorporated in class discussions and cases.

• ORGS 5100 3.00 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

  The purpose of this course is to create a knowledge base from which students can develop organizational competence. It examines the relationships between organizational performance and the behaviour of individuals, groups, and overall organizations. In the process, emphasis is given to the importance of interpersonal issues and to issues arising from technological change, workforce diversity, ethical challenges, and internationalization. Consideration is also given to issues pertaining to the natural environment such as sustainability and ESG.

• MSTM 5060 3.00 MANAGERIAL DECISION ANALYSIS

  This course leads students through the problem analysis and decision-making process using a general managerial decision framework. The course focuses on various basic decision making fundamentals, including a fundamental (root) cause problem analysis; data collection, types of data and sources, triangulation and reliability analysis; analyzing the problem from various perspectives (framing / reframing); decision trees and decision tables (including multi criteria decision making) and risk and sensitivity analysis. The course will introduce the student to types of decisions often faced by functional managers in areas such Finance, Accounting, Operations and Strategy. An emphasis will be placed on establishing an integrative and encompassing way of analyzing a wide variety of decision problems that managers (and others) face every day.

• SUST 5050 3.00 MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY

  Explores how organizations respond to increasing expectations to deliver sustainable performance at the economic, social and environmental level. Students grasp different ways in which companies can respond to growing pressures to adopt sustainability and study strategies of how companies can lead the way forward by developing practical solutions to some of society's most challenging problems.

  Course Credit Exclusion: SB/MSTM 5050 3.00

• MGMT 5190 1.50 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HIVE – PART 1

  This course is designed to help master-level degree program students acquire skills and knowledge that will facilitate their professional development and increase their employability. The students (1) engage in self-assessment, (2) learn to promote themselves in an efficient manner, (3) design a customised internship/job search strategy and (4) develop their intercultural competence and applied knowledge of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Term 2: Winter

• MKTG 5200 3.00 MARKETING MANAGEMENT

  This course familiarizes students with the major marketing concepts (buyer behaviour, segmentation, targeting, positioning, product/service development and management, pricing, distribution, communication). It applies these concepts to profit, not-for-profit, new, mature, service, product-based, domestic and international organizations. It develops specific skills such as problem-solving, verbal presentation, business writing and group work. Marketing ethics and sustainability issues are integrated into the course.

• MSTM 5030 3.00 APPLIED MACROECONOMICS

  This course provides students with an overview of the aggregative performance of the economy with emphasis on policy application and implications for business. Particular attention will be paid to the role of the financial sector in the overall macro-economy. It begins by reviewing various financial instruments and markets, with a focus on their economic function. The course then examines the challenges to monetary and fiscal policy that arise because of macro-financial linkages. Further, a number of analytical tools are developed to determine the exchange rate and to examine economic policy implications of capital markets integration under alternative currency systems.

• MSTM 5210 3.00 DESIGN & MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES

  This course involves a critical examination of the most important ideas and practices used by organizations to design and implement competitive processes. This includes six sigma lean, supply chain management, project management and the adoption of new technology. This also involves consideration of the role of customers, employees and suppliers. The goal is safer, greener, more cost effective and better quality products and services.

• MSTM 5220 3.00 MANAGERIAL FINANCE

  Students learn about investment and financing in this core course. The investment decision allocates scarce resources to projects in the organization, and involves asset valuation, capital budgeting, risk management, working capital management and performance assessment. The financing decision chooses sources of cash to finance the investment decisions and involves capital structure, financial instruments, the risk-return trade-off, financial planning and the cost of capital. Ethical considerations and management in the global context are integrated into these topics.

• MGMT 5290 1.50 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HIVE – PART 2

  This course builds on the knowledge acquired in Professional Development Hive – Part 1, MGMT 5190 course, continuing to help master-level degree program students acquire skills and knowledge that will facilitate their professional development and increase their employability. The students (1) develop an awareness of the changing professional environment, (2) learn how to effectively interact with other professionals in different cultural and organizational settings and (3) manage the job negotiation process.

Term 3: Summer

• MSTM 5260 3.00 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

  Managers need tailor-made accounting measurements for decisions affecting their organizations’ specific operational and strategic needs. Financial reports prepared for external users on the basis of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles have little usefulness for internal management. In this course, students will learn to develop measurements tailored for internal decisions such as managing costs, pricing special orders, determining service levels, and evaluating performance.

• MSTM 6000 3.00 ENTERPRISE CONSULTING PROJECT

  The Enterprise Consulting Project (ECP) combines academic learning with practical experience. The project will require students to apply classroom knowledge to real world management issues. During the ECP, students will use the management foundations studied
  in the first two terms of the Master of Management program to develop actionable recommendations for the client organization.
  Prerequisites: The course is restricted to students enrolled in the MMGT program.

+ Two 6000 level electives (6.00 credits) chosen from a limited list of electives selected annually by the Program Committee from among approved Schulich MBA electives

Master of Management students may take SUST 6151 3.00 as an alternative to the core course Enterprise Consulting Project (MSTM 6000 3.00).