Strategic Management

Students specializing from Fall 2024

Requirements

To specialize in Strategic Management enrol in a total of 12.00 credits as outlined below:

• at least two course from the Required Courses list
• up to two courses from the Elective Courses list

These 12.00 credits include a minimum of 6.00 credits from the required list, and a maximum of 6.00 credits from the Elective list.

Required Courses

• SGMT 4150 3.00 INTEGRATIVE BUSINESS SIMULATION

  In this course, student teams use a sophisticated business simulation program to manage a firm through multiple years of operation in a competitive industry. All teams must integrate their knowledge of functional areas of business and ethics to develop a mission and strategy for their firm, implement the strategy in a dynamic market and consistently revise their strategy in response to the strategic moves of competing firms.

  Prerequisites: SB/SGMT 3000 3.0 or SB/INTL 3000 3.0 (Previously offered as SB/INTL 4400 3.00 as of Winter 2026)
  Course Exclusions: MGMT 4100 3.00 and INTL 4300 3.00

• SGMT 4200 3.00 MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

  This course focuses on the major steps in the M&A process: (1) developing and executing an acquisition strategy; (2) preparing a valuation of the target and negotiating a deal; and (3) developing and implementing the post-merger integration plan. Also included are the roles and motivations of the major players in an M&A transaction, such as the executives and Boards of the acquirer and target, and deal advisors. The course format includes business cases, lectures, classroom discussion of deals currently in the news and class visits by M&A practitioners.

  Prerequisites: SB/INTL 3000 3.0 (Previously offered as SB/INTL 4400 3.00), SB/FINE 3100 3.00.

• SGMT 4300 3.00 STRATEGIC THINKING SKILLS
  This course combines the necessary strategic and analytical thinking skills for effective management. This course is about identifying, analyzing and articulating the key issues that impact organizations and applying the appropriate frameworks that can assist managers in reaching better decisions. Students use the frameworks and strategic analysis tools developed in SGMT 3000 and systematically apply them to real-life business situations. (Formerly: SB/SGMT 3300 3.00) Prerequisite: SB/SGMT 3000 3.00 or SB/INTL 4400 3.00
• SGMT 4350 3.00 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SIMULATION

  Managing a multinational firm operating in several foreign markets is a complex undertaking. Managers in charge of multinational firms need to possess the ability to evaluate the potential of foreign markets, select appropriate market entry modes, pursue sound strategic positionings adopted to specificities of each market, and manage complex global value chains. In this course, students will use cutting-edge international business simulation software to experience the management of a multinational firm in a dynamic competitive environment.

  Note: Students must take SB/SGMT 3000 3.0 or SB/INTL 3000 3.0 prior to or concurrently with SB/SGMT 4350 3.0

• SGMT 4750 3.00 STRATEGY EXECUTION

  This course addresses the managerial challenge of executing a firm’s strategy, by focusing on organizational elements that must be aligned to support a strategy as well as the tremendous difficulty of doing so. These elements include, but are not limited to, organizational structures and control mechanisms that “match” the given strategy as well as strategic leadership. Students learn and apply theory regarding strategy execution by analyzing implementation and performance in specific firms.

  Pre-requisites: SB/SGMT 3000 3.00 or SB/INTL 4400 3.00.

SGMT 4150 will not be offered until the Winter 2026 term.

Elective Courses

• ECON 3200 3.00 ECONOMICS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

  This core course provides students with an overview of the aggregative performance of the economy with emphasis on policy application and implications for business. Topics discussed include the determination of key macroeconomic variables such as real GDP, the inflation rate, the unemployment rate, interest rates and exchange rantes, and the effect of government monetary and fiscal policies. Previously offered as: SB/ECON 3000 3.00.
  Note: Not open to iBBA students for credit.
  Prerequisites: SB/ECON 1000 3.00 Previously offered as AP/ECON 1000 3.00 (or equivalent), SB/ECON 1010 3.00 Previously offered as AP/ECON 1010 3.00 (or equivalent).
  Course credit exclusions: AP/ECON 2400 3.00, AP/ECON 2450 3.00.

• ECON 4210 3.00 ECONOMIC FORECASTING & ANALYSIS
  An increasing number of organizations make explicit forecasts of the economic environment within which they will be operating as a basis for forward-looking plans. This course assesses the main forecasting methods in relation to the length of the forecasting time horizon. Several systematic appraisals of past forecasts are reviewed. Prerequisites: SB/ECON 2000 3.00 or SB/INTL 1200 3.00 and SB/INTL 1210 3.00 Course Credit Exclusion: AP/ECON 3210 3.00 (Formerly: AS/AK/ECON 3210 3.00)
• ENTR 4600 3.00 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NEW VENTURE CREATION

  Explores the many dimensions of new venture creation and growth and fosters innovation and new business formations. The focus will be on content and process questions as well as on formulation and implementation issues that relate to conceptualizing, developing and managing successful new ventures.

  Note: open to fourth-year BBA and iBBA students only.
  Course Credit Exclusion: SB/ENTR 4500 3.00.

• ENTR 4700 3.00 FINANCING GROWING VENTURES
  This course engages a range of topics central to the private equity world including the challenges of fundraising, the perspectives of institutional investors, evaluating investment opportunities, structuring deals, monitoring investments and exiting investments.
• IBUS 3100 3.00 GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

  This course provides a broad coverage of the essential elements of international business. Topics covered include: international business patterns; cross-cultural systems affecting the conduct of international business; theories of international business; international financial institutions; multinational corporations; and functional management and operational concerns.

  This course is not open to iBBA students.

• MGMT 3030 3.00 CREATING GLOBAL CAPITALISM
  This course examines the role of firms and entrepreneurs in the creation of the global economy over the past two centuries. Based on a historical perspective, the course addresses many contemporary issues related to globalization: the opportunities and problems of operating abroad, the role of governments in attracting and controlling foreign investment, the contribution of multinationals to growth and prosperity. Note: Open only to students in year 3 or year 4.
• MGMT 4800 3.00 MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

  Using lectures, cases, simulations and role-playing of typical client/consultant interactions, the course will detail the steps of consulting process. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of analytical, communication and teamwork skills required of consultants. The course will also include an overview of the management consulting profession and the different types of firms that make up the industry. When possible, practicing management consultants will visit as guest lectures and interact with students.
  Note :Open to 3rd and 4th Year BBA/iBBA students only.
  Prerequisite: SGMT 3000 3.00 or INTL 3000 3.00 (previously offered as SB/INTL 4400 3.00).

• OMIS 3750 3.00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  This course introduces the fundamentals of project management. Students will learn the processes and methodological techniques essential for effectively managing
  projects. Topics include defining a project’s scope and objectives, planning and scheduling activities, managing cost, risk, and resources, and evaluating project performance. The course will equip students with the analytical skills and decision tools used by successful project managers.

  Prerequisite: Year 3 BBA/IBBA standing required
  Course Credit Exclusion: SB/MGMT 4700 3.00

• OMIS 4560 3.00 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
  Supply chain management (SCM) underlies the strategy and operations of all firms that manufacture or distribute products and services. The torrid pace of improvements in information technologies made SCM both possible and, along with their global reach, also more complicated. This course will provide students with an understanding of the choices and trade-offs involved in designing and operating supply chains domestically and globally.
• SUST 4000 3.00 GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS

  The public sector is a major force shaping the business environment. The mission of governments is to create public value, regulating, enabling and partnering with business in the process. This course offers a strategic understanding of the role of government, and of key features of public policy and management in different contexts across the globe. It challenges students to take on the role of public managers who need to improve performance and service delivery, often in collaboration with private and social sector partners.

  Previously MGMT 4000 3.00

• SUST 4300 3.00 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT

  Previously offered as MGMT 4300 3.00

  Provides an advanced understanding of CSR by taking a distinctly global focus through readings and case analysis. The global focus not only reflects the main themes and issues raised in CSR debates, but also enables the student to appreciate the topic from the perspective of various regional settings. The emphasis is on providing a conceptual understanding of why CSR has become so important and a basic overview of how corporations have responded to this challenge.

  Prerequisites: BBA: SB/SUST 2060 3.00 (formerly SB/MGMT 2060 3.00 or SB/MGMT 2040 3.00 or SB/MGMT 1040 3.00)
  Prerequisites: iBBA: SB/INTL 1400 3.00 (previously offered as SB/INTL 3400 1.50 and INTL 3500 3.00)