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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 COHR 305 Compensation This course focuses on managing employee compensation in organizations. Through the projects, students will acquire skills and knowledge necessary for developing effective organization compensation systems. Learning Objectives: Learn current state of compensation decision making Learn how recent theory and research inform compensation decisions Develop knowledge and skill in making compensation decisions

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia COMM 394 Government and Business This course develops an understanding of the roles of government and business including the effects of public policy on the business environment in Canada. The course also includes consideration of the ethical foundations of business and government decision making. Major topics include the following areas: Normative Analysis of Government Policy: What should Governments Do? Fairness; Elements of business ethics The Positive Theory of Government Policy: What Do Governments Actually Do? The Canadian Business Environment. Some of the main areas are listed below, but coverage may vary depending on the time available, current importance

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 COMM 436 Information Systems Analysis and Design Understand the process of analysis, design, and implementation of information systems. Learn methods, techniques, and related issues of systems analysis and design. Gain some hands-on experience in systems analysis and design. Systems analysis and design is the process of determining information technology needs for a particular application or set of applications and defining appropriate solution for these needs. It is a crucial step in adapting IT for use in organizations. Without proper analysis, organizations face the risk of failure in IT projects. COMM 436 is

Undergraduate Courses of Department of Information Management : College of Management at National Sun Yat-Sen University B4024006 Decision Analysis (3 crs): Decision analysis presents methods for strategically making decisions in a systematic and quantitative manner. It aims at cultivating students of business majors with logical reasoning and analytical skills to structure and solve business decision problems. The objective of this course is thus to study the decision-analysis process and applicable quantitative techniques to assist decision makers in making better decisions. In particular, the course considers structuring objectives, developing alternatives, quantitative analysis under certainty with preferences, and quantitative analysis under uncertainty

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 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 COMM 472 Quantitative Analysis of Financial Decisions In this course we will apply quantitative techniques to practical financial applications. Topics may include: Understanding the dynamic properties of returns and implications for portfolio choice; Simulation techniques; Using the CAPM and APT to determine discount rates; Fund performance evaluation; Estimating free cashflows and determining their values; Understanding the dynamic properties of volatility and implications for option pricing.

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 COMM 452 Taxes and Decision Making Taxation is a technical and complex subject – those of you with experience in COMM 355 will agree with this. Practical competence in taxes requires years of special training. Constant changes in tax laws, regulations, and judicial interpretations add to this complexity. While tax issues pervade business and personal financial planning, most accounting and finance courses only deal with tax issues briefly, if at all. So how does a non-specialist in tax deal with this? The objective of this course is to provide a financial economics framework for

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 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