For application materials:
Mailing Address:
Odette School of Business
MBA Admissions
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
Website: www.mba.uwindsor.ca
Telephone: (519) 253-3000, ext. 3097
Fax: (519) 973-7073
E-mail: [email protected]
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Contents
The Right Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The MBA Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Admiss ion Information . . . . . . . . . . 5
Award Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Odette Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Course Descr ipt ions . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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The Right Choice
If you’re looking for an MBA program that will give you
the academic and practical tools you’ll need to forge a
career in business, the Odette School of Business MBA
is for you.
We attract students who want something more -
whether it’s gaining valuable, hands-on experience
through the Co-op MBA program, the challenge of
earning their degree in just 12 months with a
Fast-track Co-op MBA degree, or uniquely positioning
themselves by enrolling in the joint MBA/LLB program.
Who hires our graduates? Some of the best-known
names in the business world, such as:
• Ford Motor Company
• DaimlerChrysler Canada
• Nemak Canada
• Bayer Inc.
• Siemens VDO Automotive Inc.
• Aimity Financial Group
• BMO Financial Group - Private Client Group
• Peel District School Board
• Chrysler Financial Services
• RBC Global Private Banking
• National Bank of Canada
• Borg Warner Canada Inc.
• BMO Harris Private Banking
Anna Manc in i has en joyed a se r ies o f sen io r management
pos i t ions w i th To r onto Domin ion Bank
and Scot iabank.
“The University of Windsor MBA program taught me the
problem-solving ski l ls necessary to successful ly tackle any challenge
I encountered in the corporate world. It gave me the confidence and
skil l set to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment.”
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The R igh t Prog rams
1. Co-op MBA
2. Integrated MBA/LLB
3. Fast-track Co-op MBA
4. Regular MBA
Class room Learn ing and
Hands- on Exper ience
The Odette School of Business provides a robust foundation for
success through:
i) formal academic studies that provide the foundation for the entire
program. We constantly review our curriculum to ensure you
receive the very latest in practical and theoretical knowledge;
ii) workshops and seminars to help you translate your knowledge
into action. Topics may include: Leadership; Group decision-
making; Self-marketing strategies; and Teambuilding; and
iii) practical application to let you experiment with and reinforce
your classroom knowledge in the workplace. Students also carry
out field projects in real organizations through Directed Study,
Major Paper or Thesis.
Facu l ty Access ib i l i t y
While our faculty’s commitment is expressed foremost in the
classroom, their involvement goes far beyond. They serve as mentors,
supervise special projects, and provide support for our students.
Both faculty and staff accessibility are a hallmark of our program.
The R igh t Connec t ions
The Odette School of Business is located at the University of
Windsor in Windsor, Ontario, a pleasant city at the centre of North
America’s modern industrial heartland. The School has strong ties
with the area’s diverse businesses – from the automotive industry
and high-tech manufacturing, to entertainment and agriculture. We
apply that first-hand experience to the classroom, and keep our
students connected to the business world.
Teamwork
According to corporate recruiters, the single most desirable trait in
an MBA graduate is the ability to work effectively in groups. The
Odette MBA helps you hone this by assigning you to a group of five
or six students at orientation. Each group is assigned an integrative
project. Students will take an intensive course in interpersonal
dynamics. And there is a significant amount of group assignments
in each course.
Dive rse S tudent Body
Another strength of the Odette MBA student body is its diversity.
Students arrive with a wide variety of educational backgrounds
(regarding both institutions attended and disciplines studied) and
there are a substantial number of international students; more than
a third of MBA students are women.
A Chance to Par t i c ipa te
At the Odette School of Business, you can get involved. Whether
through the MBA Society, or by sitting on School committees and
councils, you will have an opportunity to make a difference.
1. Co -op MBA
This full-time, two-year program is designed for students with
non-business degrees who have little or no work experience or
are interested in a career change. It consists of four in-class
academic terms and two paid, career-related job placements.
Year One (Qualifying Year)
Fall Term Interpersonal Dynamics
Core Concepts of Accounting I
Introduction to Financial Management
Quantitative Techniques in Management
Marketing Management
Managing Employees
Winter Term Core Concepts of Accounting II
Research Methodology
Financial Management
Human Resources Management
Management Information Systems
Summer Term Co-op placement
Year Two (Candidate Year)
Fall Term Five 600-level courses
Winter Term Co-op placement
Summer Term Strategic Management
And four other 600-level courses
Students with three-year or four-year undergraduate, non-
business degrees are eligible to apply.
2. In teg ra ted MBA/LLB (Co-op Option Available)
Offered jointly by the Odette School of Business and the Faculty
of Law, and intended for students with a non-business
undergraduate degree, this special program allows students to
complete both degrees in four years. Students must apply
separately for admission to the Odette School of Business as
well as the Faculty of Law. Further details are available in the
University of Windsor Graduate Calendar as well as in the
MBA/LLB brochure.
3. Fas t -Track Co - op MBA Study Sequence
This program is designed for students who have graduated from
a four-year honours business program. Fast-track MBA students
are exempt from the first year of the regular program, and
complete 10 courses and a co-op placement over three semesters.
Year One (Candidate Year)
Fall Term Management Skills Development
and four other 600-level courses
Winter Term Co-op placement
Summer Term Strategic Management
And four other 600-level courses
This program is designed to provide practical, knowledge-based
experience usually not available at an undergraduate level.
4. Regu la r MBA
This full-time program is designed for students with non-
business degrees with meaningful work experience who aspire
to careers in management. It consists of four academic terms.
Year One (Qualifying Year)
Fall Term Interpersonal Dynamics
Core Concepts of Accounting I
Introduction to Financial Management
Quantitative Techniques in Mangement
Marketing Management
Managing Employees
Winter Term Core Concepts of Accounting II
Research Methodology
Financial Management
Human Resources Management
Management Information Systems
Year Two (Candidate Year)
Summer Term Five 600-level courses
Fall Term Strategic Management
and four other 600-level courses.
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Admission Information
Admission Requirements
The admission process examines overall academic performance while
placing an emphasis on the last two years of the applicant’s
undergraduate program and on the Graduate Management Admission
Test (GMAT) score. Other application documents, including letters of
reference, English proficiency score (if applicable) and résumé are also
considered. Applicants who have secured a cumulative average of at
least 70 percent and a minimum total GMAT score of 500 (verbal 26,
quantitative 30) qualify to apply. Admission is competitive. Possession
of these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. The
average GMAT score of entering students is 580; the average grade-
point average is 75 percent. Applicants whose first language is not
English must achieve a satisfactory score on one of the following tests
(minimum score in parentheses): TOEFL (600 paper, 250 computer),
MELAB (84), CAEL (70) or IELTS (7.0).
Applicants for the Two-Year Regular MBA program must meet all
above criteria and have a minimum of three years’ full-time work
experience or equivalent.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites required for admission: university-level microeconomics and
macroeconomics. If these prerequisites have not been completed prior to
admission, they must be completed during the first year of the program.
Co-op Interview
Students seeking admission to the MBA co-op program must
participate in an employment-style interview with a representative from
the Office of Co-op Education and Career Services. Interviews can be
arranged in most major cities in Canada, as well as in Windsor. Special
arrangements for international applicant interviews can be made.
MBA/LLB Admissions
Separate applications must be submitted for admission to the
regular degree programs in law and business administration.
Successful applicants may take their first year in either faculty.
To facilitate academic planning,
applications should be submitted
simultaneously to Applicant
Services – Law Division, University
of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario,
Canada, N9B 3P4 (Application
deadline: November 1, 2001) and
Odette School of Business, MBA
Admissions, University of Windsor,
Windsor, Ontario, Canada, N9B 3P4
Pau l ine Brockman i s a Packag ing Eng ineer w i th Vent ra P las t i cs
based in Windsor
“Windsor 's Graduate Assistantship was an excellent oppor tunity to grow and
develop beyond tradit ional lectures, group work and texts. My MBA experience
was greatly enhanced by working one-on-one with professors on research
projects, writ ing teaching materials, and assist ing with undergraduate classes.”
Odet te Schoo l o f Bus iness
In te rna l Graduate Scho la rsh ips
and Awards
Students must have applied for admission, and their file of
documentation in support of their application must be complete by
February 1, 2004 to be considered as potential candidates for
internal awards and scholarships. Applicants should therefore
ensure that they have complied with all application procedures as set
forth in the application package that they have received. Submission
of the GMAT and TOEFL are not necessary for consideration for the
above scholarship/award. An application is not required.
All candidates who are successful in the competition for internal
scholarships, bursaries, or differential fee waivers will be notified
personally, by letter of award from the Dean of Graduate Studies and
Research. This will be a separate letter from the offer of admission.
Under no circumstances should applicants presume that they have
been offered a scholarship or other award unless and until they
receive a letter of award, specifying amount and terms.
Application forms are not necessary for the Odette Graduate Awards
in Business, the Allied Domecq Scholarship, or the Daniel Bryan
Memorial Bursary.
Graduate Ass i s tan tsh ips
Application forms for Graduate Assistantships are available from the
Odette School of Business. In order to be eligible to apply, students
must have the equivalent of a four-year honours degree. The
competition among eligible students for graduate assistantships has
become very high and therefore there is no guarantee that one will
be afforded to you. The average value in 2003-2004 was $2,713.62
for 98 hours of work in one term.
Unive rs i t y o f Windsor Facu l t y o f
Graduate S tud ies and Research
In te rna l Scho la rsh ips
• C.P. Crowley Scholarship: Tuition + $5,000 (12months)
• Strategic Scholarship: Tuition + $4,000 (12months)
• Tuition Scholarship: Tuition only
• Summer Research Scholarship: Tuition for summer term + $1,000
(4months)
• Visa Differential Fee Bursary: Partial tuition reduction for Visa
students (12months)
Field of Study: Any graduate program offered by the University
of Windsor.
Eligibility: Admission to Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research at
Master’s Candidate or Doctoral level.
Application: All students who apply for admission and whose
application file is complete by February 1, 2004, and eligible
continuing students will be considered for these awards;
application forms are not required.
NOTE: A scholarship may be held concurrently with a Graduate
Assistantship and/or Research Assistantship.
Nat iona l , Prov inc ia l and Other Awards
Other major awards, such as those of the Natural Sciences and
Engineering Research Council, Social Sciences and Humanities
Research Council and Ontario Graduate Scholarships, are tenable at
the University of Windsor. Private firms and foundations also offer
awards that are tenable at the University of Windsor. Details in the
University of Windsor Graduate Calendar, available on request.
Award Information
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The Odette Faculty
Pro fesso rs Emer i t i
Percy Brill – PhD (Toronto)
Olga Crocker – PhD (Washington)
Wai P. Lam – PhD (Michigan State)
Edward Rosenbaum – PhD (Wisconsin)
Michael Zin – PhD (Michigan State)
Pro fesso rs
P. Andy Andiappan – PhD (Iowa)
Yash Aneja – PhD (Johns Hopkins)
Marjorie Armstrong-Stassen – PhD (Ohio State)
Ramesh Chandra – PhD (Oklahoma)
John Dickinson – DBA (Indiana)
Anthony Faria – PhD (Michigan State)
Mitchell Fields – PhD (Wayne State)
Roger Hussey – PhD (Bath)
Jeffrey Kantor – PhD (Bradford)
Chike Okechuku – PhD (York)
Jang Singh – PhD (Toronto)
Andrew Templer – PhD (Witwatersrand)
James W. Thacker – PhD (Wayne State)
Nancy Ursel – PhD (Concordia)
Sirinimal Withane – PhD (Rockefeller College, SUNY)
Assoc ia te Pro fesso rs
R. Julian Cattaneo – PhD (Michigan)
A. Chaouch – PhD (Waterloo)
Jack Freeman – PhD (Michigan State)
Anne Forrest – PhD (Warwick)
Erdal Gunay – PhD (Syracuse)
George Lan – PhD (Queens)
Harold D. Musson – MBA (Michigan State)
Martha Reavley – PhD (Wayne State)
Fritz Rieger – PhD (McGill)
William Wellington – PhD (Michigan State)
Ass i s tan t Pro fesso rs
Talal Al-Hayale – PhD (Wales)
Ata Assaf – PhD (McGill)
M. Fazle Baki – PhD (Waterloo)
David Bussiere – MA Economics (Wilfrid Laurier)
Keith Cheung – PhD (York)
James Higginson – PhD (Waterloo)
Diana Kao – PhD (Western Ontario)
Gerry Kerr – PhD (York)
Hua Lee – PhD (National Taiwan)
Howard Lin – PhD (Oklahoma State)
Peter Miller – MBA (Toronto)
Francisco Moro – PhD (Wisconsin)
Audra Ong – PhD (U. of the West of England)
Jagdish Pathak – PhD (Goa)
Lou Petro – PhD (Michigan)
Michael Prince – PhD (Bradford)
Rajeeva Sinha – PhD (Warwick)
Lec tu re rs
Greg Dunning – MBA (Eastern Michigan)
Dale Horniachek – MBA (York)
David Hutchison – MBA (York)
James Stevens – BComm (Windsor), CA
Course Descriptions
QUALIFYING YEAR COURSES
76-501 Interpersonal Dynamics
Provides students with the behavioural skills to be effective in
organizations. Active listening, conflict resolution, running effective
meetings, etc., 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 will help students prepare for the teamwork which will be
required by all concurrent modules.
76-502 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 owners' equity. The impact of
ethical, regulatory and environmental aspects on the interpretation and
application of accounting information will be considered.
76-503 Introduction to Financial Management
Concerned with 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 management.
76-504 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 within an organization.
76-505 Marketing Management
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 strategy elements of product, price, place, and
promotion.
76-506 Managing Employees
Familiarizes 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 organizing resources to set and accomplish
organizational goals will be emphasized.
76-510 Core Concepts of Accounting II
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 financial and managerial accounting such as
financial statement analysis, tax considerations, cost-volume-profit analysis,
budgeting, cost allocation, job order and process costing will be covered.
As with 76-502, the impact of ethical, regulatory, and environmental
aspects on the interpretation and application of accounting information
will be considered. (Prerequisite: 76-502)
76-511 Research Methodology
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 marketing
perspective through classroom lectures as well as a hands-on, practical
marketing research project. Both quantitative and qualitative methods of
research will be discussed. (Prerequisites: 76-504 and 76-505)
76-512 Financial Management
Focus is on the firm’s long-term financial decisions. The sources and the
mechanics of obtaining long-term financing are covered, together with
the 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. (Prerequisite: 76-503)
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Vis i t ing speakers add an ex t ra d imens ion to the c lass room,shar ing the i r knowledge and exper ience . Above Bob Baks i , Vice Pres ident o f Commonwea l th O i l , w i th Windsor MBA s tudents .
76-513 Human Resources Management
Concerned with the role of human resources activities in facilitating the
achievement of organizational effectiveness. Students will gain an
understanding of the principles of human resources management and
develop 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 to human resources activities. Students will be
provided with exposure to both a management and labour perspectives
to H.R. issues.
76-514 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.
CANDIDATE YEAR COURSESThe prerequisite for all candidate year (600-level) courses is candidate-level
standing in the MBA program or equivalent preparation.
ACCOUNTING
70-650 Managerial Accounting and Analysis
Examines approaches to generating, analyzing and using accounting
information in performing managerial functions such as planning,
controlling, performance evaluation and decision making.
70-651 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, liquidity and solvency analyses;
working capital management; and business valuation.
70-659 Topics in Accounting
A reading and research seminar which deals with major concepts and
important current problems in Accounting. 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.
MANAGEMENT AND LABOUR STUDIES
71-613 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.
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71-643 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 multi-cultural businesses.
71-646 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
71-647 Managing Diversity in the 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 and employer rights related to
gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, and other
dimensions of diversity.
71-648 Topics in Management and Labour Studies
A reading and research seminar which deals with major concepts and
important current problems in the areas of 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.
FINANCE
72-670 Investment Analysis and Management
Economic background to security analysis; types of corporate securities
for investment; theory and mechanics of investment; general analysis and
valuation procedures; valuation of fixed income securities and common
stocks; procedures in analysis of government, industrial, financial and
public utility securities; and portfolio management.
72-671 Portfolio Management
Objectives of individual and institutional portfolios. Security selection,
diversification, marketability, risk and return in portfolio construction.
Timing and formula plans, bond portfolio problems, performance
measurement, trading problems, tax planning, supervision, quantitative
techniques for portfolio management, and regulations.
72-672 Cases in Financial Management
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
business is examined through the use of case analysis.
72-673 Topics in Finance
An in-depth study of topical issues in finance. A reading and research
seminar dealing with major concepts and problems in the area of
financial management. Precise topics to be covered during a term will
vary according to current trends in the literature.
72-674 International Financial Management
A study of the problems facing the international financial manager.
Topics include: international markets, spot and forward currency
fluctuations, positioning corporate funds, investment decisions, hedging
and exposure management.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
73-602 Topics in Management Science
A reading and research seminar which deals with major concepts and
important current problems in the areas of management science,
operations management, or management information systems. 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
73-603 Management Science Models
Study of spreadsheet-based, practical quantitative decision-making
models relevant to major functional areas of business. Topics include
linear and non-linear programming models, network models, and
simulation models for problems involving uncertainty.
73-604 Operations Management
Study of relevant topics recognized as important factors for successful
management of business operations. Topics include: processes and their
measurement in manufacturing and services, forecasting, aggregate
planning, inventory management, quality control, and supply chain
management.
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73-606 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 related to the strategic management of
technology and innovation;
3) developing a conceptual framework for assessing and auditing the
innovative capabilities of a business organization; and
4) developing insight concerning the skills necessary to be effective in
managing the innovation process. The course will use SAP, an
enterprise resource planning software, as a simulation tool to explore
the strategic use of information systems in a large organization.
MARKETING
74-631 Consumer Behaviour
A study of analytical concepts and research techniques derived from the
behavioural sciences or developed from consumer behaviour research. A
significant objective of the course is the application of such concepts and
techniques to the solution of marketing problems.
74-632 Marketing Research
An advanced course assuming familiarity with the conceptual research
process, characteristics of basic data collection modes and measurement,
hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and analysis of variance. Utilizing
a discussion format, the course offers a review of current marketing
research literature concerning:
1) examination of properties of familiar data collection and analysis
techniques;
2) examples of their application; and
3) introduction to more advanced data collection and analysis methods.
74-635 International Marketing Strategy
A study of the problems faced by Canadian businesses when exploring
and distributing to foreign markets. A significant objective of the course
is to explore, through research findings, strategies that would improve
Canada’s international marketing efforts.
74-638 Topics in Marketing
This course is of varying content dealing with topical issues in marketing.
The course might focus on a specific functional area in marketing or a
particular environment for the application of marketing concepts.
Administration of the course varies as appropriate with its content and
might take on a literature survey, research project, experiential, or
other format.
74-639 Marketing Strategy and Planning
An analysis of the formation of marketing strategies and plans.
Topics covered will include: business definitions; developing marketing
objectives; selecting market targets; developing all aspects of the
marketing mix; and evaluating marketing performance. Marketing
decision models, portfolio techniques, generic strategies, PIMS, and
related topics will also be covered.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
75-680 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 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 a particular location. Finally, the course
briefly examines the functional decisions made in international firms
– financial, marketing, operational, human resources – and issues
associated with international structure and control.
75-682 Manufacturing Strategy
Examines the use of manufacturing and operations as weapons in the
firm’s competitive arsenal. 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.
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Pat Mur ray i s a Secur e eBus iness Consu l tant w i th
De lo i t te & Touche LLP
“My University of Windsor MBA proves to employers that I have the
skil ls, abil i t ies and aptitude to excel in their organization. It has
advanced my career and provided me opportunit ies that were
unavailable before I star ted my MBA.”
75-690 Entrepreneurship: New Venture Formation
and Management
Aiming at opening up the entrepreneurial option for students, 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 and financing strategies, launching new
ventures, and initial entrepreneurial management beyond the start-up
phase. Students are expected to undertake a new venture creation project
culminating with a detailed business plan.
75-692 Topics in Strategic Management
This is 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.
75-698 Strategic Management
This is the capstone course of the MBA 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. (Prerequisites: candidate-year standing and all other
required courses.)
GENERAL MBA COURSES
76-660 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 practise the skills in different settings and
receive feedback on their performance.
(Required for, and open only to, Fast-track students)
76-661 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.
76-701 MBA Co-op Work Term I
76-702 MBA Co-op Work Term II
76-796 Major Paper (weight: 2 courses)
76-797 Thesis (weight: 4 courses)