Social Science courses

The objectives of this course are to develop skills applicable to writing in a professional context, including audience analysis, techniques of persuasion, knowledge of rhetorical conventions, working within short timelines, report writing, grant and proposal writing, document design, and editing.

On successful completion of this course, students shall be able to:

• Develop and support sustained and original arguments
• Cultivate critical analysis skills through the practice of writing

The objectives of this course are (1) to provide an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of management to ensure organizational effectiveness and success, and (2) to prepare students to begin to assume these roles and responsibilities. Topics include how and why organizations are structured to be effective, what determines individual behaviour in an organization, understanding motivation in the workplace, effective teamwork, understanding power and politics in organizations, managing people effectively.

On successful completion of this course, students shall be able to:

• Understand the differences between the various management models/theories
• Explain the differences between managers and leaders
• Appreciate the individual differences which exist in people
• Know when to apply which motivational model
• Describe the similarities and differences between power and politics
• Work effectively in an organizational context

The objective of this course is to develop advocacy skills through the art of delivery, informative and persuasive speaking techniques, self-representation, various presentation modes including new media, and effective group work.

On successful completion of this course, students shall be able to:

• Communicate ideas, issues, and conclusions in a clear and audience-specific manner
• Prepare and deliver effective presentations
• Participate productively in group or committee work

This course introduces students to an in-depth analysis of financial planning and management with an emphasis on capital budgeting, capital structure, risk and investment policies, cost of capital, dividend payout policies, and other special topics. The course serves as a framework for understanding a broad range of corporate financial decisions. Real-time data and directed readings will be used to enhance learning.

On successful completion of this course, students shall be able to:

• Understand the  time value of money and broad areas of financial management
• prepare basic financial plans for an organization
• Discuss how and why organizations raise capital and issue securities
• Comprehend the relationship between risk and return and its impact on managers’ investment choices
• Use and interpret financial data relating to financial plans and financial securities

The objectives of this course are to provide an understanding of (1) marketing concepts and their application to organizations, society, and individuals; (2) the need for customer orientation in the competitive global environment; (3) how marketing integrates with other functional areas; and (4) how to successfully develop, execute, and manage marketing strategies. Topics include the buyer behaviour of businesses and consumers; segmentation, targeting, and positioning; marketing research; product/service development and brand management, advertising and promotion, pricing, distribution, and logistics; as well as theories drawing from the relevant social sciences of psychology, sociology, and economics. Working in groups, students will gain hands-on experience by critically analyzing case studies, by engaging in problem-solving, and by developing a marketing plan.

On successful completion of this course, students shall be able to:

• Understand marketing concepts and their application to profit and non-profit organizations
• Recognize how the global, natural, sociocultural, demographic, legal, economic, and competitive environments shape companies and customers alike
• Understand how marketing mix elements are developed, carefully blended and managed over time to achieve branding and other marketing objectives and to build long-term relationships with consumer and/or business customers
• Apply techniques gleaned from marketing research, case analyses, and developing marketing plans to real-world situations, in terms of identifying marketing opportunities and solving marketing problems by crafting creative marketing strategies
• Appreciate the ethical dimensions of the marketing function

The objective of this course is to prepare students for a project management regime of organizing work and people either as the initiators of such a regime (i.e. project managers or team leads) or as workers within that regime. The course will be designed to follow the project life cycle where topics will be arranged to cover the stages of initiation, planning, and execution. Topics include scheduling, budgeting, project control and workflow, resource allocation, the roles and responsibilities of the project manager, negotiation and conflict management. In addition to teaching these project management skills, the course will provide context through a historical and contemporary overview of project management in a range of employment relationships (i.e., employee, independent contractor, entrepreneur, small and medium-sized enterprises).

On successful completion of this course, students shall be able to:

• Understand the evolution of the project-based organizational structure and other managerial models
• Understand the framework of a project-based workplace and its implications for other components of management (i.e., recruitment and selection, compensation, motivation, leadership, employee development, and career management, etc.)
• Understand the lexicon and professional standards of project management as per the globally recognized Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Apply the guidelines and procedures learned to a large term project
• Apply knowledge of PM principles to understand real-world industries
• Work successfully in diverse project teams

The objectives of this course are (1) to provide an understanding of what constitutes leadership in an organizational context, and (2) to prepare students to undertake leadership roles in their careers. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of leadership in an organization (leadership of self, leadership roles in teams and with peers, leadership positions in an organization, ethics), leadership skills and how to develop them, developing followership (participative leadership, delegation and empowerment), using power versus influence, and leading change in an organization.

On successful completion of the series, students shall be able to:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of leadership in an organization
• Demonstrate self-awareness and manage themselves effectively in leadership roles
• Engage in a development plan to enhance their leadership skills
• Manage interpersonal and team relationships effectively
• Adapt to and lead change in an organization

Anthropology

Anthro 9101 - Research Design in Archaeology and Biological Anthropology

Anthro 9201 - Research Design in Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology

Geography – Environment

Geog 9108 – Qualitative Methods

Geog 9110 – GIS

Geog 9411 – Geographic Data Science using Python

History

History 9877 – Digital Research Methods

Psychology

Psychol 9041 - Introduction to Data Management and Linear Modeling Using R

Psychol 9545 - Psychometric Measurement Modeling

Psychol 9551 - Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Sample Size Calculation

Psychol 9631 - Research Methods in I/O Psychology

Psychol 9632 - Systematic and Scoping Review Methods

Anthropology

Anthro 9100 - Thinking Anthropologically (a 4-field Anthro theory course)

Anthro 9230 - Disability and Health in Local and Global Worlds (cross-listed with senior undergrad course)

Anthro 9104 - Mortuary Archaeology (cross-listed with a senior undergrad course)

Anthro 9215 - Discourse and Society

Anthro 9224 - Advanced Refugee and Migrant Studies

Geography – Environment

Geog 9107 – Environment and Health

Geog 9117 – Urban Geography of the Developing World

History

History 9274– Oh Gendered Canada! Gender in Canadian History 

History 9871 – Teaching and Learning History

History 9832 – Interactive Exhibits, Disability, and Design Justice

Psychology

Psychol 9650 - Status and Power in Organizations

Psychol 9621 - Work Attitudes and Behaviour

Psychol 9733 - Advanced Topics in the Psychology of Gender

Psychol 9623 - Work Groups and Teams in Organizations

Psychol 9723 - Romantic relationship development

Psychol 9733 - Advanced Topics in the Psychology of Gender