2009-2010 Undergraduate Course Catalog - University of Regina

include: providing for internal and external equity, performance pay,
indirect pay systems, and international compensation considerations.
*** Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250) ***
* Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 357 and ADMN
357. *
BUS 358 3:3-0
Training and Development
This course takes the perspective of human resources professionals
and is concerned with the design, implementation, and evaluation of
training and development programs. Topic will include: performing
needs analysis, applying learning models in designing and
implementing programs, and evaluating the costs and benefits of
training and development. The course also considers career
development issues and practices.
*** Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250) ***
* Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 358, ADMN
358, and ADMN 435AL. *
BUS 361 3:3-0
Management of Performance
This course takes the perspective of human resources professionals
and is concerned with the design, development, implementation, and
evaluation of systems that measure, support, review and appraise
individual performance. These systems can help managers improve
workforce effectiveness and address performance problems.
*** Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250) ***
* Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 361 and ADMN
361. *
BUS 362 3:3-0
Management Skill Development
This course concerns the development of managerial skills such as:
managing stress, organizing work, creating motivating work
environments, interacting with others, leading others, building a highperformance
team, and making effective decisions. The course
involves self-assessment, analysis, practice, and application directed
at improving students' personal effectiveness as managers.
*** Prerequisite: BUS 250 or ADMN 250 ***
* Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 362, ADMN
362, and ADMN 462. *
BUS 363 3:3-0
Organizational Analysis
This course concerns the structures and processes of organizations
and their sub-units as they influence and are influenced by their
technology and environment. Topics will include: organizational
strategy and structure, organizational decision-making, conflict, life
cycles, innovation, and emerging forms.
*** Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250) ***
* Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 363, ADMN
363, and ADMN 463. *
BUS 364 3:3-0
Managing a Diverse Workforce
This course concerns the increasing diversity of the work force and
the major challenges and opportunities faced by organizations and
their managers. Topics will include: maintaining fairness and justice,
making effective decisions for performance improvement, allowing
flexibility, and managing in the global environment. The course also
examines the legal frameworks in place that value and protect
employee and employer rights related to gender, race, age, religion,
sexual orientation, ability, etc.
*** Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250) ***
* Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 364, ADMN
364, and ADMN 435AP. *
BUS 375 3:3-0
Managing Information Systems
An overview of management and organizational issues surrounding
the Information Systems/Information Technology function (IS/IT) and
in its interaction with business functions within and between
organizations. Topics will include: the evolution of the IS/IT functions,
functional area systems, current trends, strategy, managing and
acquiring IS resources and ethical issues surrounding IS/IT.
*** Prerequisite: BUS 210 (or ADMN 210), BUS 250 (or ADMN 250),
BUS 275 (or ADMN 275), BUS 288 (or ADMN 288), and BUS 290 (or
ADMN 290) ***
* Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 375, ADMN
375, and ADMN 435AI. *
BUS 384 3:3-2
Introduction to Taxation for Business Decisions
This course provides an introduction to the business aspects of
taxation from the perspective of the business manager.
*** Prerequisite: BUS 285 (or ADMN 285) ***
* Note: Students are encouraged to have completed BUS 340 (or
ADMN 340). Students may not receive credit for both BUS 384 and
ADMN 384. *
BUS 385 3:3-2
Intermediate Financial Accounting I
This course continues and builds upon the study of financial
accounting begun in BUS 285. It extends students' understanding of
generally accepted accounting principles through an in-depth
examination of asset, liability and shareholders' equity valuation, and
income measurement and financial statement analysis. It provides a
greater awareness of the underlying rationale of existing practice and
an appreciation of the characteristics and limitations of accounting.
*** Prerequisite: BUS 285 (or ADMN 285) and BUS 290 (or ADMN
290). Concurrent enrolment is allowed in BUS 290. ***
* Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 385 and ADMN
385. *
BUS 386 3:3-0
Auditing Theory and Application
This course emphasizes the philosophy of auditing and its importance
in the acceptance of financial statements by society. Topics will
include: audits, responsibilities of auditors, and the objectives of
independent audit.
*** Prerequisite: STAT 100, and BUS 385 (or ADMN 385).
Concurrent enrolment is allowed in BUS 385. ***
* Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 386 and ADMN
386. *
BUS 387 3:3-0
Intermediate Financial Accounting II
This course continues and builds upon the study of financial
accounting begun in BUS 385. It extends students' understanding of
generally accepted accounting principles through an in-depth
examination of complex measurement issues.
*** Prerequisite: BUS 385 (or ADMN 385) ***
* Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 387 and ADMN
387. *
BUS 388 3:3-0
Cost Accounting
This course expands on the introductory cost accounting material
covered in BUS 288. Emphasis is placed on cost accounting systems
and cost accumulation methods. Topical coverage will also include an
examination of uses and limitations of quantitative techniques and the
behavioural implications of internal financial systems.
*** Prerequisite: BUS 288 (or ADMN 288) ***
* Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 388 and ADMN
388. *
BUS 395 3:3-0
Finance: Theory and Application
This course discusses theoretical models and their applications.
Topics will include: capital structure, cost of capital, dividend policy,
market efficiency, portfolio theory, and asset pricing.
*** Prerequisite: BUS 290 (or ADMN 290) or ACSC 216 with a
minimum grade of 60%. ***
* Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 395 and ADMN
395. *
BUS 400 3:3-0
Business Strategy
This course focuses on the formulation and implementation of policy
and strategy. It centers on the role and responsibilities of the general
manager in formulating the goals and objectives of an organization; on
integrating policies, plans, and programs; and, on using structures and
systems of personal influence so that the organization can operate
with a sense of direction and purpose.
*** Prerequisite: All core business administration courses and a
minimum of 90 credit hours. ***
* Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 400 and ADMN
400. *
University of Regina – 2009-2010 Undergraduate Course Catalog
Page 22