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Business
Dunton Tower 710
Telephone: (613) 520-2388
Fax: (613) 520-4427
The Department
Director of the School, Vinod Kumar
Supervisor of Graduate Programs, Uma Kumar
The Eric Sprott School of Business offers a program of study and research leading to the degrees of Master of Business Administration and Ph.D. in Management.
Master of Business Administration
The focus of the M.B.A. program is applied research directed toward the management of technology, productivity, and innovation. The program of study will develop in students the conceptual and methodological skills required to manage, plan, develop, and implement technological capabilities for the purpose of attaining the strategic and operational goals of organizations.
The main areas of specialization within the program are:
Business Information Systems
Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing
Production and Operations
Research and Development Administration
Graduate students in the Eric Sprott School of Business are governed by the General Regulations section of this Calendar. (See p.52).
Admission Requirements
Admission into the program is judged primarily on the applicant's ability to successfully undertake advanced studies and research in business, his/her prospects for completion of the program, experience, and achievement.
Applicants are required to have the equivalent of an Honours bachelor's degree, with a minimum of high honours standing. Applicants are expected to have credits in mathematics and the following core courses, or their equivalents, in functional areas of business described below:
Business 42.211 : Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
Business 42.228: Introduction to Marketing
Business 42.230: Introduction to Management Science
Business 42.240: Introduction to Information Systems
Business 42.254: Essentials of Business Finance
Economics 43.220: Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences
In addition, applicants are expected to have an upper-level course sequence in their proposed area of business specialization, and to have an adequate grounding in at least one supporting fundamental discipline such as economics, psychology, sociology, mathematics, anthropology, or computer science.
The School requires that all applicants submit scores obtained in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) offered by the Educational Testing Services of Princeton, New Jersey. A superior GMAT score will be required for admission. All applicants whose native tongue is not English must take the TOEFL test and obtain a minimum score of 550 (see p.55).
The School's admission policy is governed by the availability of graduate student space. Possession of the minimum admission requirements does not, in itself, guarantee acceptance. Advanced standing may be granted for required courses only if previous work is judged to be equivalent to courses required in the program. Advanced standing and transfer of credit must be determined on an individual basis in consultation with the supervisor of graduate studies and must also be approved at the time of admission by the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. In general, a grade of B- or better is required in equivalent courses to obtain advanced standing.
Fast Track M.B.A
Applicants who have:
- an honours business degree (equivalent to a B.Com. from Carleton
University) or the expectation of completing the course requirements for
such a degree by May of the year in which they plan to join the M.B.A.
program
- a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 10.0 in their business courses
and 9.0 GPA or better overall in their business degree program;
- successful completion of courses in research methods (equivalent to
42.592, Business Research Methods) and multivariate statistics (equivalent
to 42.593, Multivariate Statistics for Business Research)
may apply for admission into the M.B.A. Program,
- without having to write an otherwise-required GMAT test and
- may be admitted with an advanced standing of 1.0 credit.
Program Requirements
The requirement for the Master of Business Administration degree is the equivalent of 5.0 credits of which at least 4.0 credits must be at the 500-level or above. Candidates are required to select and follow one of the optional program patterns below, chosen in consultation with a graduate advisor:
Thesis Program
- 3.5 credits in courses of which 1.5 credits should be from required business courses (42.592, 42.593, 42.597), 1.0 credit from a selection of advanced seminars, and 1.0 credit of approved options as indicated below
- a Thesis equivalent to 1.5 credits
Research Project Program
- 4.5 credits of advanced seminars and approved options, including either 42.592 or 42.593 (as approved by the School). At least 1.5 of the 4.5 credits must be advanced seminars; at least 1.5 credits of the balance of 3 credits must be from graduate courses offered at the School.
- Research Project (0.5 credit).
Under exceptional circumstances, a student may, with the permission of the School, switch from the Thesis Program to the Research Project Program and vice versa upon completion of appropriate
Advanced Seminars
- Business 42.510, 42.520, 42.530, 42.540, 42.550, 42.560, 42.570, 42.580
Approved Options
Courses which may be selected from those offered by the School or by other academic units, and approved by the School as suitable for the student's program.
Thesis
Business 42.599
The M.B.A. thesis is equivalent to 1.5 credits. The thesis normally relates to issues that are relevant to producers and users of technology.
The thesis must represent the result of the candidate's independent research undertaken after being admitted to graduate studies at Carleton University's School of Business. Previous work of the candidate may be used only as introductory or background material for the thesis.
A candidate may carry on research work related to the thesis off campus provided that the work is approved in advance and arrangements have been made for regular supervision of thesis research activities with the School's supervisor of graduate studies.
All students require the School's approval for their proposed thesis topic.
Each candidate submitting a thesis will be required to take an oral examination on the subject of the thesis.
Research Project
Business 42.598
The M.B.A. research project is equivalent to 0.5 credit. The research project normally focuses on a business problem and should involve one or more of the following components: problem analysis and research design; library research and critical analysis; data collection and data analysis. The research project will be carried out under the direct supervision of one or more faculty members of the School. All students require the School's approval for their proposed research project topic. Each candidate submitting a research project will be required to submit a formal research report for evaluation.
Academic Standing
A grade of B- or better must normally be obtained in each credit counted towards the degree. A candidate may, with the recommendation of the School and the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, be allowed a grade of C+ in 1.0 credit (or the equivalent).
Doctor of Philosophy
The focus of the Ph.D. program in Management is applied and basic research on complex management problems in a rapidly changing and globally oriented environment. The doctoral program in management is designed to develop graduates skilled in research with both a theoretical and practical understanding of the complex problems of business and managers. These graduates will pursue careers in university education and research, in training and research in private and public sector organizations, and in business management.
The program is designed to accomplish its objectives by its orientation to a holistic, integrative, and discipline-supported approach to management problem-solving, focused on critical issues facing managers in organizations in both the private and public sectors.
The degree will normally be pursued on a full-time basis for the first two years.
Admission Requirements
Admission into the Ph.D. program will be judged primarily on the applicant's ability to undertake research successfully and his/her prospects for completion of the program. Admission to the Ph.D. program is governed by the requirements stated in the General Regulations section of this Calendar.
The normal requirement for admission to the doctoral program in management is a master's degree (or equivalent) in business or a related field with an A- average. A number of years of work experience is desirable.
A student enrolled in the M.B.A. program (or a similar research-based master's program in business) who has completed a minimum of 2.5 credits and who has shown outstanding academic performance and research promise may be admitted to the Ph.D. program without completing the master's program. Normal Ph.D. program requirements, as stated below, will apply. Each case will be considered on an individual basis for advanced standing in the Ph.D. program. Advanced standing will be considered for a maximum of 1.5 credits.
Applicants who have completed a thesis-based master's program in business or a related area may have their program requirements, as set out below, adjusted at the time of admission.
All Ph.D. candidates, regardless of their previous field of specialization, are expected to have or to acquire a basic knowledge of statistics and at least two of the following areas of management: finance, marketing, organizational behaviour, management science, information systems, and productions/operations management. Students will be admitted to the program with a course of study designed where appropriate to supplement previous education, experience, and training.
The School requires that all applicants submit scores obtained in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) offered by the Education Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey. A superior GMAT score will be required for consideration for admission. All applicants whose native tongue is not English must be tested for proficiency in the English language and obtain a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL.
Program Requirements
The program requirements for the Ph.D. in Management are:
- 10.0 credits comprised of the following: 1.5 credits in research and analysis methods; 1.5 credits of seminar courses in functional areas of business; 1.0 credit from a selection of advanced course electives in the School of Business; and 1.0 credit of free electives which must be approved by the thesis supervisor
- A thesis normally equivalent to 5.0 of the 10.0 required credits, which must be defended at an oral examination
- Two written and oral comprehensive examinations
- Participation in the School of Business seminar series on current business issues for one year
- Participation in a seminar series on, and classroom experience in, teaching methods
Presentation and oral defence of the thesis proposal
Course Requirements
All students in the doctoral program are required to successfully complete:
The following 0.5 credit courses:
- Business 42.692, 42.697 and either 42.695 or 42.696. Note: Students who have not successfully completed Business 42.593 (or the equivalent) must do so before enrolling in
Business 42.695.
- 1.5 credits of advanced seminars including at least one two-course sequence, from the following doctoral seminar courses: Business 42.610 and 42.611; 42.620 and 42.621; 42.630 and 42.631; 42.640 and 42.641; 42.650 and 42.651.
- 1.0 credit from the following list of advanced seminars: Business 42.671; 42.672; 42.673; 42.674; 42.681; 42.682; 42.683; 42.684; 42.685.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete 0.5 credit chosen from Business 42.671, 42.672, 42.673, or 42.674, a series of courses which focuses on the dimensions of complex problem representation and analysis. Students are also strongly encouraged to complete 0.5 credit chosen from Business 42.681, 42.682, 42.683, 42.684, or 42.685, a series of courses oriented to specific management issues.
The remaining 1.0 credit elective, chosen with the approval of the thesis supervisor to assist in the thesis research process, will normally be chosen from either those courses at the 500- or 600-level in the School of Business listed above, or from outside the School in a supporting discipline or in the area of statistics.
Thesis
All Ph.D. candidates are required to successfully complete a thesis normally equivalent to a minimum of 5.0 credits on a topic approved by the School. Students with appropriate background will be reviewed for possible adjustment of thesis weight.
Comprehensive Examinations
All Ph.D. candidates are required to successfully complete two written and two oral examinations. One of these examinations will normally cover the functional area specialization of the student. The other examination will normally test the student's ability to integrate and apply knowledge to significant issues in management. The issues dealt with will be distinct from the thesis topic of the student.
The written comprehensive examination may take the form of two major essays, or one major essay and one research grant proposal developed for submission to an agency outside the School. The submission of each essay or grant proposal will be followed within one to three weeks by a comprehensive oral examination, which is not restricted to issues raised by the written portion.
The comprehensive examinations must be completed successfully before the Ph.D. proposal defence is scheduled. In normal circumstances, one oral defence must occur within four calendar terms of the student's initial registration in the Ph.D. program. The second must be defended within six calendar terms of initial registration. Students who do not fulfill this requirement may be asked to withdraw from the program.
Academic Standing
Doctoral students must normally obtain a grade of B- or better in each credit, and Satisfactory on the comprehensive examinations, the Ph.D. thesis and its oral defence.
Graduate Courses
Not all of the following courses are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for 2001-2002, please consult the Registration Instructions and Class Schedule booklet published in the summer.
F,W,S indicates term of offering. Courses offered in the fall and winter are followed by T. The number following the letter indicates the credit weight of the course: 1 denotes 0.5 credit, 2 denotes 1.0 credit, etc.
Enrolment in graduate courses requires the permission of the School through the supervisor of graduate studies.
- Business 42.510F1
- Theories in Organizational Behaviour
- Theories and issues related to the management of individuals, teams, and small groups in organizations. Potential topics include personality and individual differences, attitudes, motivation, learning, job design, leadership, communication, decision making, teams and small group behavior, careers, conflict and stress.
- Business 42.511W1
- Theories of Organizational Design
- A study of theories explaining and shaping the modern organization designs in the technologically advanced countries. Management structures and processes and with potential for meeting the challenges of global economy are analysed
- Business 42.520F1
- Seminar in Marketing
- Builds awareness of key marketing theory; assesses emerging thinking about the functioning, role, and tools of marketing. Topics emphasized include innovation theory, relationship marketing, new product introduction, marketing in a variety of sectors, such as, technology, services, and government, and the application of technology in marketing,
- Business 42.521W1
- Contemporary Marketing Thought
- Topics may include the development of paradigms in marketing, business to business marketing, recent advances in consumer behaviour, acquisition of information from the external environment, the influence of societal and environmental developments upon marketing, and new directions in marketing theory and practice.
- Business 42.530F1
- Managing the Multinational Enterprise
- This course examines issues in the management of Canadian and foreign multinational enterprises, including productivity in multi-site environments, international human resource management, international strategic planning, cross-national business negotiations, and managing cultural differences and their impact on the basic managerial functions.
- Business 42.531W1
- Seminar in International Business Man-agement
- This course examines current international business topics. These change over time and may include management and marketing across different cultures, market selection and expansion modes, financing and marketing strategies, international diffusion of innovations, free trade blocs, and trends in global and Canadian trade and investment.
- Business 42.540F1
- Seminar in Information Systems Man-agement
- This course is concerned with major issues in the management of information technology. It covers the following major topics: organization of information services, planning, management, and administration of information resources, assimilation and diffusion of information technology, integration of information services; and current opportunities and concerns in information services.
- Business 42.541W1
- Current Topics in Business Information
Systems
- This course examines trends and issues associated with business information systems within organizations. It covers topics such as analysis and design of information systems, end-user computing, databases, and telecommunications. It may also include topics such as emerging technologies, knowledge-based systems and electronic commerce.
- Business 42.550F1
- Seminar in Finance
- An analysis of contemporary theory of finance. This analysis includes: the examination of innovations in corporate financing, financial planning, financing strategies, valuation of contingent claims, implications of agency theory, etc. Particular emphasis is placed on financial decision of technology-based firms.
- Business 42.551W1
- Current Topics in Financial Research
- This course examines research and empirical issues in investments, portfolio management, corporate finance, and capital markets. Particular emphasis will be placed on innovative research methods and financial innovations.
- Business 42.560F1
- Seminar in Production and Operations Management
- An introduction to the philosophies, methods, and techniques of modern production and operations management. It discusses design issues involving products, plants, equipment, layout, work organization, and their interrelations. It also discusses operational questions involving the planning and control of production, inventories, and product quality.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing with Business 42.330 or equivalent.
- Business 42.561W1
- Strategic Management of Manufacturing Technology and Productivity
- This course deals with manufacturing strategies related to changes in facilities, location, production technologies, sourcing arrangements and manufacturing infrastructure. Other topics include adoption and implementation of new technologies, and interactions with research and development.
- Business 42.570F1
- Seminar in Management of Research and Development
- Examines the mission of research and development, the management of research and development groups, the creation of technology and its deployment, specific managerial problems in the management of design and development activities, and the basic and applied research which supports these activities.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing with Business 42.330 or equivalent
- Business 42.571W1
- Current Topics in Research and Development and Innovation Diffusion
- Concepts, theories, and methods of efficiently managing the technological innovation cycle, the innovation monitoring system incorporating the critical factors that signal the possible success or failure of a developing project, quality in research and development, technology transfer and models of the diffusion of an innovation.
- Business 42.580F1
- Seminar in Decision Analysis
- The analysis of decisions and the assessment of the quality of management systems based on the decisions they make. Topics include decision making and decision modelling, problem representation, and multi-attribute utility theory. All theoretical concepts will be illustrated using intuitive examples and practical applications.
- Business 42.590T1 or T2
- Tutorials/Directed Studies in Business
- Tutorials or directed readings in selected areas of business, involving presentation of papers as the basis for discussion with the tutor. A requirement for the course may be participation in an advanced business course at the undergraduate level.
- Business 42.592F1
- Business Research Methods
- A consideration of the basic issues of scientific research as applied to business problems. The course includes a discussion of the logic of scientific research, proof and verification, hypothesis testing, the logic of statistical inference, and research design.
- Business 42.593F1
- Multivariate Statistics for Business Research
- A study of the classical methods of multivariate statistics, including multiple regression, with an emphasis on: assumptions and coping with violations; developing a theoretical understanding of the methods; developing practical computer-based data analysis skills. Provides the background for studying more advanced statistical topics.
- Business 42.597W1, S1
- M.B.A. Thesis Tutorial
- A seminar designed to help the student formulate and evaluate specific research topics. The successful submission of a thesis proposal is necessary for the completion of the course.
- Business 42.598F1, W1, S1
- M.B.A. Research Project
- Business 42.599F3, W3, S3
- M.B.A. Thesis Research
Prerequisite: Business 42.597.
- Business 42.610F1 or W1
- Seminar in Modern Organization Theory
- The development of post-structuralist organization theory is examined. Theories of organizational culture and symbolism, political theories of organization, ethnomethodological, decision-based and population ecology approaches are investigated. The social, economic, and intellectual forces shaping organization theory provides a major focus
- Business 42.611F1 or W1
- Current Topics in Organizational Behav-iour
- This course examines current topics and debates in the research on organizational behaviour. Potential topics include motivation, learning, communication, decision-making, small group behaviour, leadership, careers, power and conflict.
- Business 42.620F1 or W1
- Seminar in Marketing I
- Focuses on marketing theory, history, and current developments through the analysis, synthesis, and extension of theoretical and empirical papers on: the marketing concept, the role of marketing in various types of organizations, defining and segmenting markets; managing new product introductions, established products and marketing planning.
- Business 42.621F1 or W1
- Seminar in Marketing II
- This seminar focuses on marketing decision-making practice and theory in business and not-for-profit organizations in such areas as consumer decision-making, organizational decision-making, analytical methods, and research methods to aid in marketing decision-making.
- Business 42.630F1 or W1
- Seminar in Management of Production/Operations I: Strategic Management of
Production Systems
- The course focuses on developing the firm's strategies with respect to facilities, locations, production technologies, and sourcing arrangements. Also recent developments in management policies and practices that enable the production systems to operate at full potential in the wake of time- and quality-based competition.
- Business 42.631F1 or W1
- Seminar in Management of Production/Operations II: Production/Technology/Strategy Interface
- This course deals with the evolution and management of process innovation; management of productivity using production technologies; integration of production strategy and technology; and interactions with research and development. Topics include quality function deployment and the deployment of process innovations.
- Business 42.640F1 or W1
- Seminar in Information Systems I: Information and Computing Technologies in Management
- This course deals with research into the role of computing and communications technologies and information systems in the functioning of organizations and managers. Current developments in the information systems field will be analyzed and discussed.
- Business 42.641F1 or W1
- Seminar in Information Systems II: Analysis and Design of Information Systems
- This course examines theory and practice concerning factors determining the effective use of computing technologies, particularly on the match between the information systems and its users.
- Business 42.650F1 or W1
- Seminar in Finance I
- This course examines selected topics in financial theory. Specific topics are chosen according to new developments in theory and with the interests of the students in mind. These may include theory of derivatives, pricing theory, information asymmetries, agency theory, economic efficiency, and empirical methods.
- Business 42.651F1 or W1
- Seminar in Finance II
- A seminar designed to expose students to such emerging areas in finance as total quality management, left-hand financing, activity-based costing, multi-criteria decision-making, neural networks, etc. Integrative problems spanning two or more functional disciplines in management, such as taxation, are also explored.
- Business 42.671F1 or W1
- Choice Behaviour
- Examines choice behaviour from a variety of disciplines. Topics covered may include individual choice models in economics, Von-Neumann-Morgenstern utility, Luce Choice Axiom and its extensions, multi-criteria individual choice behaviour, and multi-criteria group choice behaviour.
- Business 42.672F1 or W1
- Analysis and Representation of Complex Problems
- This course uses qualitative and quantitative techniques and theoretical frameworks to represent organizational systems, problems and decisions that executives and managers face. The qualitative models are viewed as primary, providing the setting for the quantitative models, selection of choice mechanism, and interpretation of solutions.
- Business 42.673F1 or W1
- Systems Concepts in Management
- In this course a unified outlook toward management theory is developed through specifying system variables, components, boundaries and limitations. The importance of computer-based systems for analyzing and managing integrated systems will be examined in the context of control, decision-making and model-building.
- Business 42.674F1 or W1
- Managing the Change Process
- This course deals with both the process of organizational change and the external forces which drive such changes. Topics include both micro and macro theories of change and issues around change management such as leadership and resistance to change.
- Business 42.681F1 or W1
- Management of Technology
- Introduction to issues in the management of technology. Topics include: technology strategy and policy, technology forecasting and planning, the process of technology innovation from concept to market, research and development management, technology adoption, diffusion and implementation, technology transfer, and technology and social issues.
- Business 42.682F1 or W1
- Women in Management
- This course explores the research and organizational challenges arisingfrom changing gender roles. Topics include: the sex segregation of work, gender differences in management styles, work-family conflict, women's careers, managing sexual harassment, employment equity and pay equity.
- Business 42.683F1 or W1
- Corporate Strategy and Policy
- This seminar focuses on the most important contributions concerning theories of the firm, origins of the modern corporation, analysis of the external environment, industry analysis, value chain analysis, resource-based theory, distinctions between corporate and business strategy, economies of scope, diversification and sustainable competitive advantage
- Business 42.684F1 or W1
- International Business Strategy
- An advanced examination of contemporary theory on international business expansion. Topics include trade and investment flow interactions; expansion modes, location theory, and sequential expansion; globalization, consumer behaviour, and culture; trans-border information flows; internationalizaiton by firm size; strategic alliances; and free trade blocs.
- Business 42.685F1 or W1
- Canadian Business Competitiveness
- Competitiveness at the country, industry, and firm levels, examined in the context of Canada's unique characteristics from various domestic and international perspectives including industrial organization theory, comparative perspectives on industrial concentration, internalization theory, Porter's competitiveness diamond, business-government interactions, and government support programs for business
- Business 42.690F1, W1, S1
- Directed Readings
- Directed readings in selected areas of business, involving presentation of papers as the basis for discussion. A part of the requirement for the course may be participation in an advanced course at the undergraduate/graduate level.
Prerequisite: Permission of the School.
- Business 42.691F1, W1, S1
- Special Topics
- Designed to expose students to new and emerging issues in selected areas of business research. Integrative problems involving two or more areas of business research are also explored. The topics covered may vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: Permission of the School.
- Business 42.692F1 or W1
- Research Methodology in Business
- The study of research techniques commonly used in research on business and management issues. The development of knowledge of these methodologies and their application, as well as their possible use in the thesis research of the student are the two main goals of this course.
- Business 42.695F1 or W1
- Advanced Statistical Methods for Business Research
- A practical introduction to advanced statistical methods used in business research, with particular focus on discrete categorical data. Topics include the analysis of two-way and three-way tables; loglinear modelling; logistic regression; generalized linear models. Students will analyze real data using appropriate software packages.
- Business 42.696F1 or W1
- Advanced Methods and Models of Management Science
- Advanced study of decision-making under certainty and uncertainty. Topics include: constrained and unconstrained optimization; project management; scheduling and facilities location; multi-objective dynamic programming; multi-attribute utility theory; discrete choice. Links between theory and application will be illustrated through case studies and applied modelling
- Business 42.697F1,W1,S1
- Ph.D. Thesis Tutorial
- An intensive preparation for Ph.D. thesis research, under the direction of one or more members of the School. The successful submission of a thesis proposal is necessary for the completion of the course.
- Business 42.698F2,W2,S2
- Ph.D. Comprehensives
- Preparation for comprehensive examinations.
- Business 42.699F,W,S
- Ph.D. Thesis
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