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Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BAAC 510 Cost Analysis for Decision Making Prerequisite MBA Core This course focuses on the development of managerial tools to facilitate thoughtful decision-making within the firm. The perspective is internal and thus is not rule-bound but, strategy oriented. Management accounting uses quantitative tools in conjunction with qualitative analysis to reach a decision that incorporates both the short term and long term implications of management decisions. The key accounting information is the cost data that is used to facilitate decisions and to influence the decisions of others. This course emphasizes the analysis and application of tools

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia COMM 363 Marketing Analysis This course focuses on analysis to support marketing decisions and aid in the formation of marketing strategy. It addresses behavioural, financial, and numerical analysis and the application of these analyses to business decisions. The viewpoint that is taken in this course is that of the marketing manager or the analyst advising the marketing manager. The emphasis is on practical marketing analysis for improved decisions and strategy. What can be expected from this course? Lots of things, but the four major ones are that it will: 1. Help you integrate and apply concepts

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BAMS 518 Markov Decision Processes Prerequisite BAMS 517 The module will address some basic ideas of infinite horizon Markov Decision Process (MDP) model. The objectives of the module are to teach students to formulate and solve infinite horizon MDP models under several optimality criteria.

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BABS 500 Applied Business Statistics I Prerequisite MBA Core This course is an introduction to regression analysis. Topics covered include the general linear model and its many ramifications including analysis of variance, covariance analysis, indicator variables, experimental design, applying the linear model, econometric issues, and elementary time series analysis.

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BAUL 501 Real Estate Investment Analysis Prerequisite MBA Core This module focuses on the analysis of investments in existing real estate assets. Students are expected to develop the analytical skills to handle complex investment opportunities in real estate. The module covers market analysis, the key tools for investment analysis, leverage, and valuation. Both case and project work are used throughout the module.

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia COMM 354 Cost Accounting This course is a continuation of COMM 294. It explores more deeply the reporting and analysis of costs in the management of the firm. While both the Decision-Facilitating Role and Decision-Influencing Role are considered in COMM 354 and 454, the primary focus in COMM 354 is one the decision-faciliating role of management accounting. The objective of the course is to help you develop the tools you need to find and analyze the relevant data necessary to make good business decisions.

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BABS 500 Applied Business Statistics I Prerequisite MBA Core This course is an introduction to regression analysis. Topics covered include the general linear model and its many ramifications including analysis of variance, covariance analysis, indicator variables, experimental design, applying the linear model, econometric issues, and elementary time series analysis.

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BAFI 500 Corporate Finance Prerequisite MBA Core The objective of the course is to provide an introduction to the analysis of corporate decisions from a financial point of view, and to help students develop an understanding of basic economic issues and of the main tools required for any type of financial analysis. We will study how markets determine prices and how this is related to the notion of arbitrage opportunity; the concept of net present value as a way to compare the benefits and costs of an investment project; the time value of money and

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BAEN 500 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Prerequisite MBA Core This course covers the characteristics and motivation of entrepreneurs; opportunity recognition; feasibility analysis; financing new venture and strategy for new ventures

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BAPA 500 Managerial Economics Prerequisite MBA Core This course studies the economic foundations of managerial decision-making. Topics covered will include demand and cost theory and price determination in competitive and monopoly markets; advanced pricing strategies; market structure and competitive strategy; the internal organization of the firm; and the welfare-economic foundations of business regulation.

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BAPA 500 Managerial Economics Prerequisite MBA Core This course studies the economic foundations of managerial decision-making. Topics covered will include demand and cost theory and price determination in competitive and monopoly markets; advanced pricing strategies; market structure and competitive strategy; the internal organization of the firm; and the welfare-economic foundations of business regulation.

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BAMA 508 Marketing Research Prerequisite MBA Core The objective of this course is to help you recognize the role of systematic information gathering and analysis in making better business decisions. The course is designed primarily for the users of marketing research rather than producers of marketing research. Thus the emphasis is on the interpretation and the use of the results rather than mathematical derivations.

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BAPA 503 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Projects and Programs Prerequisite MBA Core This course focuses on issues and techniques for conducting cost-benefit analysis of policies including investment projects. Although private sector discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis will be discussed, the primary emphasis is on public sector project evaluation and specifically, on the principles and application of social cost-benefit analysis (SCBA). It provides a working knowledge of the conceptual foundations and practical applications of SCBA, and an introduction to alternate methods for evaluating public sector investments and policies. It further discusses project management principles, multiple criteria decision-making

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BAMA 508 Marketing Research Prerequisite MBA Core The objective of this course is to help you recognize the role of systematic information gathering and analysis in making better business decisions. The course is designed primarily for the users of marketing research rather than producers of marketing research. Thus the emphasis is on the interpretation and the use of the results rather than mathematical derivations.

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BASC 500 Introduction to Logistics and Operations Management Prerequisite MBA Core An organization’s ultimate success depends on how efficiently and effectively it executes its strategic goals. This requires a detailed understanding of the processes that are used to produce and deliver goods and/or services to customers. This module is designed to provide students with an introduction to operations analysis. Topics included are process analysis, capacity analysis, process design, theory of constraints, and lean operations. The module is designed to serve students interested in pursuing a career in operations and supply chain

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BASM 531 Multinational Enterprises Prerequisites MBA Core This module focuses on the decision-making process of multinational enterprises (MNEs). After a review of the facts surrounding "globalization" and the reasons for the existence of MNEs, we will look at the value chain of MNEs and develop a framework for deciding what to produce and sell in which location around the world. In entering a new foreign market, the key decision is to select the most appropriate entry mode: exporting, licensing, joint venture, acquisition, or greenfield expansion? We further explore models of MNE strategy, after which we

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BASM 531 Multinational Enterprises Prerequisites MBA Core This module focuses on the decision-making process of multinational enterprises (MNEs). After a review of the facts surrounding "globalization" and the reasons for the existence of MNEs, we will look at the value chain of MNEs and develop a framework for deciding what to produce and sell in which location around the world. In entering a new foreign market, the key decision is to select the most appropriate entry mode: exporting, licensing, joint venture, acquisition, or greenfield expansion? We further explore models of MNE strategy, after which we

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BASC 500 Introduction to Logistics and Operations Management Prerequisite MBA Core An organization’s ultimate success depends on how efficiently and effectively it executes its strategic goals. This requires a detailed understanding of the processes that are used to produce and deliver goods and/or services to customers. This module is designed to provide students with an introduction to operations analysis. Topics included are process analysis, capacity analysis, process design, theory of constraints, and lean operations. The module is designed to serve students interested in pursuing a career in operations and supply chain

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia COMM 295 Managerial Economics This course covers the economic foundations of managerial decision-making. Topics include supply and demand interactions, the theory of demand, decision-making under uncertainty, production and cost, price determination under perfect competition and monopoly, strategies for pricing with market power, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, game theory, asymmetric information, agency, and market failure. The course uses a variety of mathematical techniques, particularly graphs, algebra, and calculus.

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BAAC 501 Financial Statement Analysis I Prerequisite BAAC 500 or a prior course in financial accounting approved by the instructor. The focus of this course is on using the information contained in financial statements to evaluate a firm's profitability and risk. Topics covered: relative role of earnings and cash flow; understanding financial disclosure and its link to events within the firm; options available to management to manipulate accounting numbers; modifying accounting numbers for comparison; incorporating financial information that is typically excluded from financial statements.

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BASD 502 Global Environmental Issues Prerequisite MBA Core This module addresses some of the key issues in the current debate over sustainability. In particular, the focus is on economic, policy and ecological issues of particular concern to the business sector

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BAAC 501 Financial Statement Analysis I Prerequisite BAAC 500 or a prior course in financial accounting approved by the instructor. The focus of this course is on using the information contained in financial statements to evaluate a firm's profitability and risk. Topics covered: relative role of earnings and cash flow; understanding financial disclosure and its link to events within the firm; options available to management to manipulate accounting numbers; modifying accounting numbers for comparison; incorporating financial information that is typically excluded from financial statements.

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia COMM 446 Transportation Economics The main objective of this course is to introduce the students to major theories, methods and policy issues in the field of urban transportation economics. These include demand analysis and forecasting, cost structure of transport firms, pricing and regulation, competition and market structure, public transit analysis, network economics, externalities and congestion pricing, transportation investment analysis and joint transportation and land-use modeling. Emphasis is on the use of analytical techniques for the analysis of real-world urban transportation problems and policy-making.

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BAFI 511 Investments Prerequisite MBA Core This course develops the basic tools necessary to analyze publicly traded securities of all types. Basic models for valuing common stock will be examined, and the role of fundamental and technical analysis in price determination will be examined. Basic models for valuing riskless bonds will also be examined using spot, or "zero" rates as the basic building block. Finally, "arbitrage-free" pricing models will be used to value risky debt, options and futures. Students interested in a career in the capital markets will be interested in this course. In addition,

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia BAMA 580B Brand Management Prerequisite MBA Core Brand management is a fundamental element of competitive strategy for firms operating in consumer product and service markets. This course is intended for those interested in learning how brands are employed as strategic assets. The course will use cases and project work to reveal the issues and challenges commonly faced by brand managers, including: assessing brand meaning, evaluating brand health, assessing a brand’s leverage potential, evaluating brand extensions, managing brands through a crisis, and approaches to brand valuation. The goal of the course is to develop the conceptual,