EDUC 8400: Language, Culture, and Society

The New London Group (1996, 2000), an international group of literacy experts, coined the term “multiliteracies.” In their manifesto, they suggested that literacy needs to focus on ensuring that people of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds be able to integrate in all societies without losing what is unique to their identities, and for accents and […]

EDUC 8410: The Social Science Curriculum

An examination of trends and development of social science curricula. Curriculum theory will be applied to one or more of the social sciences within the context of provincial guidelines and the academic and professional qualifications of the students.

EDUC 8420: Language System Analysis

This course is a broad introduction to the analytic study of human languages. It surveys language systems such as: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. It explains how those systems interact with each other synchronically in discourse and diachronically in creating language families. Students have an opportunity to examine the universal features of all languages […]

EDUC 8430: Special Education and Language Acquisition

The relationship between language acquisition, perceived learning dis/abilities, and special education support has been the subject of ongoing debate. Key topics linked to this debate include: language impairment, needs assessment, access to support, method of support, program design, and disproportional representation. These matters have significant implications for language learners, educators, and program developers alike. Those […]

EDUC 8450: Teaching for Sustainability: An Introduction to Environmental Education

This course will engage students in an analysis and investigation of the philosophical and pedagogical underpinnings of EE, and the pragmatic relevance of learning for sustainability. To this end students will get an opportunity to critically discuss, analyze, and evaluate a variety of perspectives around the environmental debate and assist them in articulating, clarifying, and/or […]

EDUC 8470: Learning in Science

This course will consider current research and theory in the promotion of science as a process and product. Included will be a critical survey of recent issues in science education. The focus will be on their implications for curriculum and practice at the classroom level. An examination of some of the major difficulties in the […]

EDUC 8500: Issues in Education

This course will examine current issues affecting contemporary Canadian education. Specific course content and instructors will be published in advance.

EDUC 8510: Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Teaching and Learning

This course explores how Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can support teaching and learning within an educational context. It analyzes principles, strategies and related issues regarding the design of innovative educational technologies and creative learning environments. This course will include discussions based on assigned readings as well as hands-on learning activities. Students will gain an […]

EDUC 8520: Curriculum Developments in Mathematics Education

This course will examine recent developments in curriculum, instruction, and evaluation in elementary and secondary mathematics education. Trends will be discussed in light of recent research findings, technological advances, and social goals. International comparisons will be made.

EDUC 8530: The Teaching and Learning of Mathematics

This course will examine research into students’ learning and the teaching of mathematics. First, the motivational aspects of teaching and learning will be considered, including those related to the topic “Women in Mathematics.” Second, specific mathematical topics will be dealt with, selected according to the interests of students.

EDUC 8150: Comparative and International Education

The course is designed to introduce students, who are registered in both the Educational Administration and Leadership and Curriculum stream of the MEd program, to important educational issues from a comparative and international perspective. Within this framework, the similarities and differences between Canadian education and educational practices in other countries of the world are examined. […]

EDUC 8310: Supervision of the Instructional Process

A practice-oriented course designed to develop administrative competency in the supervision of instruction. The focus will be threefold: (1) awareness and recognition of specific technical skills, (2) the development of competence in interpersonal and group skills, and (3) a general examination of supervisory approaches.

EDUC 8330: Survey Design and Research

This course will provide students with an overview of survey research and questionnaire design. Students will critique existing survey research, develop a working knowledge of survey research design, critique samples of survey questionnaires, and design a questionnaire based on a chosen research topic. (Prerequisite: EDUC-8001)

EDUC 8340: Individual Reading

The Individual Reading course is intended to permit students with special interests in, and knowledge of, particular areas of education not covered in sufficient depth in available courses to pursue those interests through independent, supervised study. (Permission of an advisor and of a subcommittee of the Graduate Studies Committee is required.)

VSAR 8599: Graduate Seminar 4

The seminar addresses art methodologies in the creative research, the development of critical vocabulary and interpretations in the context of contemporary art making as well as some pedagogical concepts through lectures, group discussions, studio visits, visiting scholars and artists. The seminar provides a forum for peer critique and critical discussion on contemporary concepts related to […]

VSAR 8000: Special Project

Directed individual artist project outside the Student’s area of research. (May be repeated for credit.) (Has to be approved by the Graduate Committee and the Program Coordinator.)

EDUC 8001: Research in Education

An overview of educational research methods: e.g., the interpretation of research literature, the identification and use of data bases, the design of research proposals and the application of specific methods to research projects.

EDUC 8002: Statistics in Education

This course will deal with the following: descriptive and inferential statistical procedures; commonly used one- and two-sample tests; an introduction to analysis variance and corresponding research designs. (Prerequisite: EDUC-8001)

EDUC 8003: Qualitative Methods in Educational Research

This course will examine the concepts and methods involved in carrying out educational research through naturalistic observation, participant observation, case studies, and other qualitative approaches. (Prerequisite: EDUC-8001)

EDUC 8004: Fundamentals of Curriculum Theory and Development

A survey of the major theories of curriculum that have influenced education. An outline of the techniques employed in curriculum development, including sources of influence and control, specification of outcomes, selection and coordination of activities, strategies, resources and evaluation.

EDUC 8005: Theories of Educational Administration and Leadership

This course will examine current knowledge in educational administration. Theory, research, and the practice of leadership within the educational system will be the main foci. Emphasis will be placed on administrative problems, such as staff development, team building, and motivation.

EDUC 8020: Learning-Centred Teaching in Higher Education: Principles and Practice

This course offers the opportunity to explore, apply, and evaluate principles and theories of learning-centred practice in contexts typical of higher education. Analysis and reflection on teaching practice constitutes a central theme of learning in the course. The course is of particular interest to teaching assistants and members of the professoriate from across the disciplines […]

EDUC 8030: The Psychology of Learning and Teaching

This course will provide students with an in-depth view of psychological theory and research towards the understanding of learning and teaching. While both behavioural and cognitive perspectives will be discussed, the emphasis will be upon cognitive theory and application. Topics will include behaviourism, behaviour modification, information processing, metacognition, cognitive behaviour modification, cognitive strategy training, motivation […]

ENGL 8910: Creative Writing Seminar A

The Creative Writing Seminar A is the capstone in Windsor’s English program in Creative Writing. Its aim is to assist you, who have been chosen to participate in it as highly talented serious students, to become writers of distinction. The seminar will be run primarily as a workshop, where we read and discuss work-in-progress. There […]

ENGL 8920: Creative Writing Seminar B

The Creative Writing Seminar B is a continuation of Seminar A as the capstone in Windsor’s English program in Creative Writing. (Prerequisite: ENGL-8910 or portfolio approval).

VSAR 8610: Studio Practice 1

Directed individual studio projects within the areas of research in; Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture and Integrated Media (Video, Sound, Photography, Digital Arts). (This course is supervised by the Guidance Committee composed of two professors and the principal advisor.) (Open to MFA. students only.)

VSAR 8620: Studio Practice 2

Directed individual studio projects within the areas of research of; Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture and Integrated Media (Video, Sound, Photography, Digital Arts). This course is supervised by the Guidance Committee composed of two professors and the principal advisor. (Prerequisite: VSAR-8610) (Open to MFA. students only.)

VSAR 8630: Studio Practice 3

Directed individual studio projects within the areas of research of; Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture and Integrated Media (Video, Sound, Photography, Digital Arts). (This course is supervised by the Guidance Committee composed of two professors and the principal advisor.) (Prerequisite: VSAR-8620) (Open to MFA. students only.)

VSAR 8640: Studio Practice 4

Directed individual studio projects within the areas of research of; Painting/Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture and Integrated Media (Video, Sound, Photography, Digital Arts). This course is supervised by the Guidance Committee composed of two professors and the principal advisor. (Prerequisite: VSAR-8630.) (Open to MFA. students only.)

VSAR 8650: Studio Production I

Through discussion, exercises and hands-on work, students explore the concepts, technologies, theories and production techniques of film and video creation and cinematic storytelling. (Lab fees may apply.)

VSAR 8660: Studio Production II

This course explores experimental and innovative approaches to media arts. The focus of the course is on experimental video, animation, video installation art, interactive art, audio/sound art, audio responsive installation, multimedia performance, and any fusion thereof. Time-based media arts environments may include sound, video, images, text and/or alternate physical feedback as triggered through interaction. (Lab […]

VSAR 8596: Graduate Seminar 1

The seminar addresses art methodologies in the creative research, the development of critical vocabulary and interpretations in the context of contemporary art making as well as some pedagogical concepts through lectures, group discussions, studio visits, visiting scholars and artists. The seminar provides a forum for peer critique and critical discussion on contemporary concepts related to […]

VSAR 8597: Graduate Seminar 2

The seminar addresses art methodologies in the creative research, the development of critical vocabulary and interpretations in the context of contemporary art making as well as some pedagogical concepts through lectures, group discussions, studio visits, visiting scholars and artists. The seminar provides a forum for peer critique and critical discussion on contemporary concepts related to […]

VSAR 8598: Graduate Seminar 3

The seminar addresses art methodologies in the creative research, the development of critical vocabulary and interpretations in the context of contemporary art making as well as some pedagogical concepts through lectures, group discussions, studio visits, visiting scholars and artists. The seminar provides a forum for peer critique and critical discussion on contemporary concepts related to […]

RESG 8990: Interdisciplinary Master’s Seminar

This course will offer graduate students in English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Visual Arts, and any other graduate program with a humanities component, the opportunity, in the course of their intensive, discipline-oriented training, to benefit from an interdisciplinary experience. Topics will vary from year to year. (May be offered over two terms.)

GLIE 8500: GLIER Multidisciplinary Graduate Seminar

This course will be team-taught by core GLIER faculty who will be responsible for organizing seminar modules in their area of research expertise. Modules will include external speakers and encompass lectures and discussions utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to environmental research, and its role in developing ecosystem-based management decisions that affect large lakes and their watersheds. […]

GLIE 8700: Environmental Research Proposal

A course aimed at developing proposal and grant writing skills for the academic environment. Students will prepare an original research proposal based on their research topic and defend it publicly. Students will engage in grant writing exercises, developing skills typical of those required by major funding agencies. Effective oral presentation skills will be developed. (Required […]

GLIE 9800: Multiple Stressors and Environmental Modelling

A course aimed at developing an understanding of the nature of interactive, multiple stressors on large watersheds and lakes. Stressors considered will include chemical contaminants, nutrient enrichment, species invasions, climate change, population harvesting and land use changes. Students will model and gain appreciation for how single and interactive stressors affect large lakes and their watersheds, […]

ACSC 8010: Probability for Risk and Actuarial Science

Topics include discrete and continuous probability univariate and multivariate distributions, conditional and marginal distributions. Moments. Generating functions. Transformation of random variables. Order Statistics. Central Limit Theorem. Course is restricted to students in Master of Actuarial Science. (Prerequisite: Integral Calculus.)

ACSC 8020: Theory of Interest

Topics include interest rates, force of interest, equations of value, annuities, amortization, bonds, cash flows, yield, rate of return, term structure, forward interest rates, spot rates, duration, convexity, immunization. (Course is restricted to students in the Master of Actuarial Science program.)

ACSC 8030: Derivatives Markets I

Topics include financial derivatives, short selling, European and American options, hedging, arbitrage, forwards, futures, swaps, bond price models, binomial model, binomial model. Course is restricted to students in the Master of Actuarial Science program. (Prerequisite: ACSC-8010, ACSC-8020.)

ACSC 8040: Derivatives Markets II

Topics include Black Scholes option pricing, exotic options, Brownian motion, Ito integrals. Stochastic models. Course is restricted to students in the Master of Actuarial Science program. (Prerequisite: ACSC-8030.)

ACSC 8050: Life Contingencies I

Topics include life contingencies, survival distributions and life tables, life annuities, net premiums, premium reserves. Course is restricted to students in the Master of Actuarial Science program. (Prerequisite: ACSC-8020.)

ACSC 8060: Life Contingencies II

This course builds on the foundational life contingencies knowledge developed in ACSC-8050 and extends into advanced topics in the field. Topics include advanced life contingencies, risk theory, survival models, construction of mortality tables. Course is restricted to students in the Master of Actuarial Science program. (Prerequisite: ACSC-8050.)

ACSC 8070: Short Term Actuarial Models

This course allows students to select and explore in depth relevant topics of interest. Topics selected may include areas such as: loss models (severity models, frequency models, aggregate models, losses, risk measures, empirical models, parametric models, failure time, loss distributions), Bayesian analysis, simulation, etc. Course is restricted to students in the Master of Actuarial Science […]

ACSC 8100: Microeconomics

This course provides an introduction to microeconomics, including the tools necessary to begin to understand and evaluate how resources are allocated in a market economy. Specific topics include how markets function, theories of the business firm, of consumer behaviour and of income distribution, supply and demand, the economic roles of labour unions and government. This […]

ACSC 8110: Macroeconomics

This course provides an introduction to macroeconomics with an emphasis on measuring and explaining economic aggregates such as the GDP and the level of prices and employment. Topics include the role of money and financial institutions, the impact of international trade, the policy options available to governments for coping with inflation and unemployment. This course […]

ACSC 8200: Regression and Time Series

This course introduces regression and time series analyses. Topics include multiple linear regression, least squares, model fitting, estimation, testing, matrix formulation, indicator variables, logistic regression, residual analysis, prediction intervals, times series, autoregressive models, moving average models, ARIMA models, fitting models, estimation and forecasting. Course is restricted to students in the Master of Actuarial Science program. […]

ACSC 8300: Mathematical Statistics for Actuarial Science

This course will fulfill the requirements of the Validation by Educational Equivalent (VEE) for Mathematical Statistics of the Society of Actuaries. This calculus-based course will cover random sampling, statistical inference, sampling distributions, estimation, maximum likelihood, confidence intervals for unknown parameters, the Neyman-Pearson lemma, significance and power, likelihood ratio test, contingency tables, and goodness-of-fit. This course […]

ACSC 8400: Actuarial Science Capstone Project

This course will provide supervised experience in the solution of a realistic actuarial problem by making use of knowledge obtained in the first three terms of the Master of Actuarial Science program. The solution will be effected using spreadsheet software and will be communicated orally using presentation software and in writing using word processing software. […]

LAWM 8100: Research Methods

Through this required course, and in view of writing the LLM thesis, students will focus on developing research questions, elaborating appropriate methodological approaches for their graduate research (i.e. the Master’s thesis), preparing a research agenda, creating a literature review, and on creating a written report of their research findings. The central part of the course […]

LAWM 8200: Legal Theory

Drawing from continental and analytic writings manifesting social contextual, historical, anthropological, and philosophical perspectives, this course will, in particular, examine issues surrounding the relation of legal orders to outsiders, the social-cultural context of the nature of a law, the nature of legal obligation and the boundary of law as a discourse.

LAWM 8300: Graduate Seminar

An adjunct to the LL.M Research Methods course, the Graduate Seminar will provide a forum in which students can discuss their ongoing research and present portions of their work for feedback from the course director and their peers. The seminar will convene for the equivalent of 1hour/week, every other week, over the course of the […]

LAWM 8400: Law Teaching in the Diverse Classroom

This course will examine theory and techniques for engaging with controversial topics in the law school class setting. Through this course, students will focus on learning, and evaluating critically, different approaches to teaching in classroom settings that require cultural competence and other diversity competencies. This course will focus on understanding how student learning is influenced […]

LAWM 8970: Thesis

The central component of the program’s requirements is the completion of original publishable research. A major written piece of original research, the thesis may be submitted as one single document or as a set of publishable articles totalling approximately 100-125 pages in length.

XXXX 9999: The Theory and Practice of University Teaching

This is an introductory course designed for graduate students to enable participants to perform more effectively as university teachers, as seminar leaders, as in-service trainers, and as public speakers. Empirical principles of learning and teaching will be introduced that are appropriate to the university classroom. Educational research will guide the approach taken in the course […]

CTLP 8100: Learning-Centred Teaching in Higher Education

This course offers the opportunity to explore and evaluate the principles and theories of learning-centred teaching in higher education. Through a diverse range of class activities, readings, reflection, and peer-reviewed class facilitation, students will develop skills in teaching critical thinking; mentorship; and active learning. Students will also use research findings and reflection on teaching practice […]

CTLP 8200: Course Design

This six-week course introduces participants to the principles and practice of effective course design, including developing effective outcomes, devising methods and strategies to help students master difficult concepts and theories, and aligning assessments. Participants will have the opportunity to design (or redesign) a course of their choosing, receiving feedback at each step. (Prerequisites: Admission into […]

GART 9000: Current Issues in Argumentation Theory

This course will introduce students to the current leading theories and theoretical controversies in argumentation theory. It will do so from a variety of perspectives, including the logical, the dialectical and the rhetorical. It will cover such topics as rhetorical vs. epistemic uses of argument, the use of ideal models in argumentation analysis, the current […]

STEN 8990: Capstone Project

This final Capstone Project is the culmination of the MBA for Masters and Professionals (MandP) and is an opportunity for students to demonstrate and apply what they have learned in the program. The project can be undertaken with a current employer or a different organization. Students will be required to complete a final presentation and […]

STEN 8981: Strategic Management for MBA-PAS Program

This capstone course integrates the knowledge gained in prior courses and focuses it on the functions of top management of an organization. Working in teams and individually, at the conclusion of the course students will have synthesized comprehensive analyses of relevant information (e.g. MDandA, Budgets, financial statements, CPA codes of ethics, professional behaviour) to assess […]

STEN 8980: Strategic Management for MBA Program

This capstone course integrates the knowledge gained in prior courses and focuses it on the functions of top management of an organization. Working in teams and individually, at the conclusion of the course students will have synthesized comprehensive analyses of relevant information including ethical considerations regarding strategic issues; applied the rational decision-making model to develop, […]

STEN 8930: MBA Mandate Consulting

Students complete a consulting project for an organization. Project deliverables and scope must be approved by the Odette MBA Program Director or directing faculty member prior to student enrollment. Students may be required to complete a portion and/or all their work on-site at the Mandate Partner location. Students will be evaluated through regular course deliverables […]

STEN 8920: Special Topics in Strategy and Entrepreneurship

This course involves an investigation and discussion of contemporary issues in strategic management and entrepreneurship. The topics to be covered will vary from term to term according to current developments in the business world.

STEN 8900: Entrepreneurship Formation and Management

This course examines entrepreneurship as an economic and a business phenomenon with special emphasis on the process of new venture creation. Through a mix of seminars, case studies, and field research, students explore the topics of finding new venture ideas, developing business ideas and business concepts, conducting feasibility studies, developing business plans, preparing deal structures, […]

STEN 8820: Manufacturing Strategy

Examines the use of manufacturing and operations as weapons in the firm’s competitive arsenal. It addresses strategic questions related to the choice of proper process technology, the determination of plant size and location, the extent of vertical integration and the continuous pursuit of quality and productivity.

STEN 8800: Managing the International Enterprise

This survey course gives students a basic understanding of the international business environment and of the decisions that managers make in international firms. The course begins by considering the historical development of international business and the current global focus of international firms. It then examines the international global environment, including theories of trade and foreign […]

BUSI 8696: Enterprise Development Consulting

Students will perform business consulting and market research for local organizations, giving them opportunities to network while applying skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to real life business situations. Semester-long projects covering different business areas are performed in small, supervised teams. Weekly class time is a round-table discussion format used for collaboration of ideas […]

STEN 8120: Project Management II

The course provides students with experience solving project management issues for industry partners in real time. Students complete project management tasks for projects focused on the mature stages of the industry/product life cycle, such as management of legacy products and services. The team will construct detailed project plans, including a critical appraisal of relevant literature […]

STEN 8110: Project Management I

Students will examine approaches to project management and apply project management principles to projects with industry partners. Project planning strategies for project implementation will be discussed relative to industry sectors. Problem solving, market research, critical thinking skills based on scientific inquiry in business will provide students with an understanding of project management competencies. Students will […]

MGMT 8600: Business Ethics and Sustainability

Students will critically examine existing structures, organizations, society, and perhaps, most importantly, themselves to see if these represent a means to freedom or domination, liberation or oppression, or some combination of both. Students will study the connection between our dominant paradigm of wealth maximization, social inequality, and environmental degradation. Through the use of experiential learning […]

MGMT 8480: Topics in Management and Labour Studies

A reading and research seminar which deals with major concepts and important current problems in the areas covered by Management and Labour Studies. The precise topic to be covered in a particular term will vary according to current interest and faculty availability and will be announced in the previous term.

MGMT 8470: Managing Diversity in Workplace

Addresses the dynamics of increasing diversity of the work force and the major challenges faced by organizations and their managers such as maintaining fairness and justice, making effective decisions for performance improvement, allowing flexibility and managing diversity in the global environment. The course also analyzes the legal frameworks in place which value and protect employee […]

MGMT 8460: Business Negotiation and Problem Solving

Highlights the role of effective negotiation for resolving conflict and sharing resources and power in complex organizations. Students will be exposed to various styles of negotiating, problem solving and bargaining strategies as well as communication approaches aimed at enhancing organizational performance.

MGMT 8420: International Management

Focuses on the problems and issues that confront managers in the area of international business. Background materials, cases, and exercises will involve the students in the challenges facing the international manager. A major objective is to develop a sensitivity that will enhance the student’s ability to operate in the complex environment of multicultural businesses.

MGMT 8130: Leadership and Organizational Change

Provides an analytical framework to understand organizational transformation through (a) leadership and vision building, (b) strategic human resources planning (c) restructuring and redesigning and (d) organization environment interactions. Students will focus on the practical aspects of diagnosing the need for change and supporting, facilitating, or leading the change process.

BUSI 8698: Strategic Management

This is the capstone course of the M.B.A. program. It integrates the knowledge gained in prior courses and focuses it on the functions of top management of an organization. Discussion of concepts and current practice are combined with case studies of strategic leadership and strategy formulation and implementation in a domestic and international environment.

BUSI 8690: Entrepreneurship: New Venture Formation and Management

Aiming at developing entrepreneurial thinking in students, this course examines entre- and intrapreneurship as an economic and a business phenomenon with special emphasis on the process of new venture creation. Students explore the topics of finding new venture ideas, developing business ideas and business concepts, conducting feasibility studies, developing business plans, preparing deal structures and […]

BUSI 8930: MBA Mandate Consulting

Students complete a consulting project for an organization. Project deliverables and scope must be approved by the Odette MBA Program Director or directing faculty member prior to student enrollment. Students may be required to complete a portion and/or all their work on-site at the Mandate Partner location. Students will be evaluated through regular course deliverables […]

BUSI 8680: Managing in the International Arena

Focuses on the problems and issues that confront managers in the area of international business. The course examines the international global environment, including theories of trade and foreign direct investment, balance of payments and international institutions and models for evaluating the environment in order to select the best international strategy or mode of entry for […]

BUSI 8673: Special Topics in Business

This course explores and applies theory to contemporary business issues. (Prerequisite: A minimum required grade of 80% and a minimum cumulative average of 75%.)

BUSI 8672: Maximizing the Value of the Organization

An advanced case course in financial management. Financial concepts and principles of managing a business enterprise are illustrated. Planning for the acquisition and use of funds so as to maximize the value of the firm is examined through the use of case analysis.

BUSI 8662: Advanced Business Agreements

This intensive seminar course provides learning experiences at the intersection of law and business. Through readings, mini lectures, and analysis of business agreements, students prepare for participation in class discussions to engage in active and collaborative learning. Discussions focus on real business agreements used as case studies to enhance experiential, interdisciplinary learning, where the diversity […]

BUSI 8661: Directed Study

Under faculty supervision, students undertake an in-depth, individualized program of study to pursue a topic of relevance to business and to develop, apply, and integrate the knowledge acquired in the program.

BUSI 8660: Management Skills Development

This course is designed to provide students with the management skills required for providing feedback, dealing with problem employees, coaching, and problem-solving. It is a practical course with ample opportunity for students to practice the skills in different settings and receive feedback on their performance. (Required for, and open only to, Fast Track students)

BUSI 8651: Reporting, Analyzing, and Using Accounting Information

Examines alternative approaches to generating, analyzing and using accounting information. It will emphasize the understanding and the application phases of accounting information by users. Topics include: Accounting entity concepts of control and significant influence; accounting policy choice; internal control; elements in the consolidated financial statements, such as owners’ equity, minority (non-controlling) interest and goodwill; profitability, […]

BUSI 8647: Business Negotiation and Problem Solving

Highlights the role of effective negotiation for resolving conflict and sharing resources and power in complex organizations. Students will be exposed to various styles of negotiating, problem solving and bargaining strategies as well as communication approaches aimed at enhancing organizational performance

BUSI 8646: Dynamics of Business Negotiations

The course examines the role of effective negotiation for resolving conflict and sharing resources and power in complex organizations. Students will be exposed to various styles of negotiating, problem solving and bargaining strategies as well as communication approaches aimed at enhancing organizational performance.

BUSI 8613: Leadership and Organizational Change

Provides an analytical framework to understand organizational transformation through (a) leadership and vision building, (b) strategic human resources planning (c) restructuring and redesigning and (d) organization environment interactions. Students will focus on the practical aspects of diagnosing the need for change and supporting, facilitating, or leading the change process.

BUSI 8610: Business Law

This course examines common law principles and statutes affecting the business administrator’s decision- making process.

BUSI 8606: Strategic Implementation for Technologies Management

Strategic management of technology and innovation in established firms. The overall course objectives are to help students gain competence in (1) understanding the basic framework for the relationships among a business strategy, an information systems strategy and an organizational strategy; (2) developing an awareness of the range, scope and complexity of the issues and problems […]

BUSI 8514: Management Information Systems

Learn how to envision, design and evaluate computer-based solutions to typical business problems. Emphasis will be on the contemporary and emerging hardware/software tools, the managing of information, and information technology.

GENG 8040: Engineering Management Capstone

This is a jointly instructed and administered course between the Faculty of Engineering and the Odette School of Business. The course is the last course students take in the Master of Engineering Management program and has mandatory prerequisites. The goal is to allow students to practice all business and management theory they learned in previous […]

BUSI 8300: Finance for Engineering Managers

The course covers the fundamental principles of financial management of business enterprises within the global financial environment. It also includes introduction to financial analysis, planning and models with applications for new ventures and corporations. There will also be specific focus on the entrepreneurial process, start-up finance, venture math, business valuation methods and new venture fundraising […]

BUSI 8150: Business Analytics

This course introduces business analytics concepts, methods, and models that develop a student’s ability to interpret, explain and analyze data. Students are provided with the background in quantitative techniques and probability theory that is necessary to understand and use analytics to solve business problems and make effective business decisions. Theoretical understanding is reinforced using practical […]

BUSI 8140: Digital Business Systems

Students will learn how to envision, design and evaluate computer-based solutions to typical business problems. The emphasis will be on the contemporary and emerging hardware/software tools, the managing of information, and information technology.

BUSI 8130: Human Resources Management

The course introduces the role of human resources activities in facilitating the achievement of organizational effectiveness. Students will examine the principles of human resources management and develop some skills they can apply in solving actual people problems at work. Particular attention is given to the roles of labour relations and trade unionism as they pertain […]

BUSI 8120: Financial Management

This course examines the firm’s long-term financial decisions. It focuses on the sources and the mechanics of obtaining long-term financing, together with a discussion of strategic decisions involving capital structure and dividends. The module includes a broader study of financial markets and instruments, including options, with applications in financial management.

BUSI 8110: Research Methodology

This course provides students with a broad understanding of methodological issues in research with a specific focus on marketing. Students will develop an understanding of research issues and processes from a business discipline perspective through classroom lectures as well as a hands-on, practical research project. Both quantitative and qualitative methods of research will be discussed.

BUSI 8100: Core Concepts of Accounting II

This is a continuation of BUSI-8020. This course further examines the use and interpretation of accounting information within the context of business and business decision-making. It will explore some of the ways in which accounting information may be utilized for business planning and to solve common business management problems. Core concepts of managerial accounting such […]

BUSI 8070: Financial and Managerial Accounting

This course concentrates on financial reporting and interpretation to internal and external stakeholders of the organization. It emphasizes the use of accounting information as part of the planning, decision-making, and control processes. Issues of income determination, asset and liability recognition, measurement and reporting will be addressed. It also offers an introduction to management’s use of […]

BUSI 8060: Managing Employees

Familiarise students with the knowledge, roles, responsibilities and skills required of today’s managers. Three approaches will be examined: systems, process, and behavioural. The contingency view of management as the process of organising resources to set and accomplish organizational goals will be emphasized.

BUSI 8050: Marketing Management

This course introduces appropriate marketing management concepts and techniques that can be applied to private sector business as well as to not-for-profit organizations’ marketing and communication activities. Emphasis will be on the marketing mix elements of product, price, place, and promotion.

BUSI 8040: Quantitative Techniques in Management

Provides students with a basic but solid background in the quantitative techniques used by successful business organizations. This module will focus on the important aspects of probability and statistics as they relate to the effective presentation of data and to decision-making under uncertainty; and on the use of mathematical modelling as it relates to problem-solving […]

BUSI 8030: Introduction to Financial Management

This course introduces the concepts and principles of financial management of the business enterprise within the global financial environment. After an introduction to domestic and international financial markets and instruments, the module covers the concepts of value, risk, and efficient markets followed by an introduction to capital budgeting, financial analysis and planning, and short-term financial […]

BUSI 8020: Core Concepts of Accounting I

An introduction to the role and importance of accounting information in the decision-making process and how to use and interpret various types of accounting information found in financial statements and annual reports. Core concepts of financial accounting will be examined, including the determination of income and the recognition, measurement and reporting of assets, liabilities, and […]

BUSI 8010: Leadership and Interpersonal Dynamics

This course provides students with the behavioural skills to be effective in organizations. Active listening, conflict resolution and running effective meetings, will be taught with a great deal of emphasis on the practice of these skills. The framework for this module will be the team environment, which many successful companies are moving toward. This module […]

EDUC 5360: Media Arts Teachable

Media Arts teachable focuses on strategies to refine high school students’ use of multiple media and their skills in the use of emerging technologies and tools. The technologies and processes used include photography, film, classical animation, and video/television. On the digital side technologies include digital imaging, sound recording and sonic sculpture, two and three-dimensional animation, […]

Master of Management, MM

Program Streams Master of Management program courses are conducted over four terms (approximately 16 months). While you will study your specialization of choice, you will also be equipped with core business courses with multi-disciplinary relevance and receive the practical knowledge required to excel. Below, you will find a list of topics covered in each specialization. […]

BUSI 8400: Engineering Management Capstone

This is a jointly instructed and administered course between the Faculty of Engineering and the Odette School of Business. The course is the last course students take in the Masters of Engineering Management program and has mandatory prerequisites. The goal is to allow students to practice all business and management theory they learned in previous […]

STEN 8982: Strategic Management for MEM Program

This capstone course integrates the knowledge gained in prior courses and focuses it on the functions of top management of an organization. Working in teams and individually, at the conclusion of the course students will have synthesized comprehensive analyses of relevant information including ethical considerations, regarding strategic issues specific to innovation and commercialization of applied […]

GENG 8050: Data Analytics and Decision-Making

This course introduces fundamental concepts of data analytics and their application in decision making. The emphasis is on the utilization of practical analytics tools in a complex engineering management environment. Topics covered may include: development and validation of decision-making models, data-based decision- making skills, decision variables and constraints identification, sensitivity analysis, optimization and predictive analysis. […]

GENG 8020: Engineering Project Management

This course will expose students to principles, concepts, and tools utilized in project management activities. This course will include topics such as defining project scope, and time, cost, risk, procurement and stakeholder management. The students will be engaged in working on a major project to develop proficiency in project management activities and tools. (Open to […]

BUSI 8310: Financial and Managerial Accounting for Engineers

It is designed to provide engineers with a robust understanding of the core concepts and procedures of financial and management accounting which engineers need to enhance their capabilities as informed future managers and decision makers. It concentrates on financial reporting and interpretation to internal and external stakeholders of the organization. Issues of income determination, asset […]

INDE 8430: Product Innovation and Design Management

This course covers the critical factors affecting product development and innovation and identifies the common characteristics of successful new products drawing upon best industrial practice. The aim is to provide students with an understanding of the managerial and technical processes commonly involved in product development and innovation. Three main themes will be covered throughout this […]

Social Work, PhD

World-Class Faculty Our nationally and internationally renowned scholars represent a broad spectrum of expertise in social work practice and research methods to guide and mentor students through the program. Feel free to reach out to anyone of them to discuss shared interest in social work research and possibilities for collaboration. Learn More About The Faculty […]

Master of Business Administration – Full Time Program, MBA

MBA Director’s Message Dr. Bharat Maheshwari “The University of Windsor MBA allows students from all undergraduate backgrounds to complete the program in 16 months, at one of the most affordable tuition fees in Canada. Experiential learning is at the heart of the program and students work with existing organizations on live issues and have the […]

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