Program Requirements
Minor Adviser: Faculty Student Adviser in the 平特五不中 Engineering Student Centre (Student Affairs Office) (Frank Dawson Adams Building, Room 22).
This Minor is offered jointly by the Faculties of Engineering and Management. It will appeal to those students who have a concept, process, or product idea in mind and who want to explore the opportunity of commercializing it. It will also be of interest to students who have a general interest in entrepreneurship and intend to pursue a career in small- and medium-sized high-technology/engineering companies.
Engineering students (including B.Eng., B.S.E., and B.Sc.(Arch.) students) may obtain the Technological Entrepreneurship Minor by completing six courses (18 credits). B.Eng. and B.S.E. students may double-count up to two courses (6 credits) of Complementary Studies (Group B, Humanities, and Social Sciences courses) toward the Minor. B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering students may double-count up to 6 credits of Complementary Studies Group B courses and/or Elective courses (for Mechanical Engineering students from a CEGEP background) toward the Minor.
Students considering this Minor should consult the Minor Adviser listed above.
Complementary Courses
18 credits (six courses) from the following:
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BUSA 465 Technological Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
Overview
Business Admin : Concentrating on entrepreneurship and enterprise development, particular attention is given to the start-up, purchasing and management of small to medium-sized industrial firms in an environment that would appeal to Engineering students. The focal point is in understanding the dilemmas faced by entrepreneurs, resolving them, developing a business plan and the maximum utilization of the financial, marketing and human resources that make for a successful operation.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Younkin, Peter (Fall) Avedesian, Michael M (Winter)
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FACC 500 Technology Business Plan Design (3 credits)
Overview
Faculty Course : This course combines several management functional areas such as marketing, financial, operations and strategy with the skills of creativity, engineering innovation, leadership and communications. Students learn how to design an effective and winning business plan around a technology or engineering project in small, medium or large enterprises.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Avedesian, Michael M (Fall)
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FACC 501 Technology Business Plan Project (3 credits)
Overview
Faculty Course : Students work in teams to develop a comprehensive business plan project based on a technological or engineering innovation while utilizing site visits.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Avedesian, Michael M (Winter)
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MGCR 352 Marketing Management 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Management Core : Introduction to marketing principles, focusing on problem solving and decision making. Topics include: the marketing concept; marketing strategies; buyer behaviour; Canadian demographics; internal and external constraints; product; promotion; distribution; price. Lectures, text material and case studies.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Han, DaHee; Sarigollu, Emine; Cyrius, Fabienne; Royce, Charles (Fall) Cyrius, Fabienne; Yang, Nathan; Dotzel, Thomas; Nobel, Ralph (Winter) Fatemi-Shariatpanahi, Hajar; Royce, Charles (Summer)
Continuing Studies: requirement for the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the Canadian Institute of Management
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MGCR 423 Strategic Management (3 credits)
Overview
Management Core : An integrative and interdisciplinary introduction to strategy formation and execution. Concepts, tools, and practical application to understand how firms leverage resources and capabilities to gain competitive advantage in dynamic, contemporary industries. Strategic positioning, organizational design, and managerial action for the long-term success of businesses and positive social and ecological outcomes.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Vit, Gregory Bryan; Okhmatovskiy, Ilya; Fachin, Fernando; Moore, Karl James; Lukca, John (Fall) Lyubman, Liliya; Varbanova, Lidia; Gradek, John; Derayati, Ehsan (Winter) Lyubman, Liliya; Lukca, John (Summer)
Restriction: Open to U2, U3 students only
Continuing Studies: requirement for CMA, CGA, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the Canadian Institute of Management - in addition to these, the course "Introduction to Business," CGMG 282 is also required for C.I.M.
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ORGB 321 Leadership (3 credits)
Overview
Organizational Behaviour : Leadership theories provide students with opportunities to assess and work on improving their leadership skills. Topics include: the ability to know oneself as a leader, to formulate a vision, to have the courage to lead, to lead creatively, and to lead effectively with others.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016
Instructors: Gagnon, Suzanne (Fall) Hewlin, Patricia (Winter)
Prerequisite: only BCom students require MGCR 222.
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ORGB 423 Human Resources Management (3 credits)
Overview
Organizational Behaviour : Issues involved in personnel administration. Topics include: human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal, organization development and change, issues in compensation and benefits, and labour-management relations.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Daoud, Maha (Fall) Cohen, Lisa; Kutter, Elisabeth (Winter) Daoud, Maha (Summer)
Prerequisite: MGCR 222
Requirement for the Institute of Internal Auditors