Courses

The following specialized courses are available for each specialization (12 credits required):

Applied Accounting Research

• GS/MSMG 6120 3 A primer on Analytics for the Broad Accounting Function
  Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of analytics as they are used and applied to the broad accounting and finance function of organizations. Students will work with visualization software to develop their critical criteria on how data is most effectively presented.
  Tentative Course outline (.pdf).
• GS/MSMG 6150 3 Data Analytics for Internal & Performance Auditing
  The course focus is on the role of the professional internal or government auditor performing a variety of assurance engagements in a “big data” universe. The types of engagements explored in the course include: performance audits, compliance audits, operational audits, fraud, and IT systems audits. The objective of the course is to develop the technical knowledge with an emphasis of use of data tools and data analysis and practical knowledge necessary to be a competent professional auditor.
  Tentative Course outline (.pdf).
• GS/MSMG 6160 3 Accounting Theory and Conceptual Framework Applied Research
  This course provides a basis for the theoretical analysis of many fundamental problems and contemporary issues in the area of financial accounting and reporting. The readings, research paper assignments/presentations, and a term project that requires the submission of an empirical research proposal provide an appreciation for the development of theories and empirical research in the area of financial accounting and reporting.
  Tentative Course outline (.pdf).
• GS/MSMG 6170 3 Business Intelligence for Performance Management
  Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of performance management including consideration of the trade-offs between planning and control. Students will develop their critical skills in evaluating the usage of business intelligence systems linked to enterprise data warehousing when designing mechanisms to manage performance.
  Tentative Course outline (.pdf).

Entrepreneurship and Innovation (expected launch in Fall 2026)

• GS/MSMG 6210 1.5 The Theory and Practice of Entrepreneurship
  This course provides an overall framework for understanding entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship. It delves into the entrepreneurial mindset and draws on insights from both theory and practice while exploring the entrepreneurial process from ideation through to the creation of new ventures.
• GS/MSMG 6220 1.5 Design Thinking
  Design thinking is a human-centric, interdisciplinary approach that helps organizations to change and innovate. This course introduces principles, methodologies and practices of design thinking that aim to help students to appreciate how human and environmental factors can significantly affect the effectiveness of creative and innovative designs.
• GS/MSMG 6250 3 Managing Innovation
  Innovation plays an important role in the competitive landscape. The challenge of managing innovation is immense. This course examines various challenges and opportunities associated with innovation faced with both new ventures and corporations.
• GS/MSMG 6260 3 Commercializing Entrepreneurial Ideas: Functional Area Considerations
  This course extends the discussion from GS/MSMG6210 (Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice) and considers functional area practice surrounding the commercialization of entrepreneurial ideas. Topics covered include marketing, finance, human resource management and legal issues associated with protecting intellectual property and establishing a new venture.

Management in Professional Context (expected launch in Fall 2026)

• GS/MSMG 6310 3 Analytical Thinking for Managers
  Analytical thinking is a core skill for all managers. The objective of this course is to offer students the opportunity to develop their skills in conceptualizing questions and problems, and developing strategies for analysing and formulating conclusions.
• GS/MSMG 6350 3 Organizing and Change in Professional Contexts—Part 1
  This course will provide an overview of current models for understanding organizing and change broadly, comparing and contrasting general approaches to organizing in professional contexts. The particular context, structure and process of organizing in professions and the implications for managing, adapting and changing in the professions will be examined.
• GS/MSMG 6360 3 Organizing and Change in Professional Context—Part 2
  Organizing in professional contexts presents some particular, recurring challenges. This course will examine the distinctive benefits and challenges of working and managing in professional contexts. Students will consider: governance, innovation, leadership, coordination, accountability, inclusion, and careers in professional contexts.

Applied Marketing Research

• GS/MSMG 6410 3 Marketing Analytics
  This course examines how marketing analytics transforms research information into strategic insights and how those insights are leveraged to inform marketing decision-making.
  Tentative Course outline (.pdf).
• GS/MSMG 6450 3 Marketing Management and Metrics
  The course reviews major categories of marketing decisions and examines some common marketing metrics. Methods for metrics collection, tools for their analysis, and their impact on marketing decisions are discussed.
  Tentative Course outline (.pdf).
• GS/MSMG 6460 3 Seminar in Consumer Research
  This course is devoted to the theories, methodologies, and implications of consumer research. Students will learn how theories and research methods can be used to study consumer phenomena and provide novel consumer insights.
  Tentative Course outline (.pdf).
• GS/MSMG 6470 3 Special Topics in Marketing
  This course is designed to provide exposure to specific areas of research in Marketing as a way of stimulating both an understanding of and critical thinking about those topics. The area of concentration depends on the instructor.
  Tentative Course outline (.pdf).

Supply Chain Management

• GS/MSMG 6510 3 Analytics for Supply Chain Management
  Supply chain analytics renders supply chains with advanced capabilities like trend analysis, drill down views, forecasts, what-if analysis, simulation, and optimization capabilities. This course will cover fundamental concepts, processes, and tools to help better manage and improve organizations’ supply chains and key process areas.
  Tentative Course outline (.pdf)
• GS/MSMG 6550 3 Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
  Provides an in-depth study of the theory and practice of the SCM functions in the manufacturing and service industries and facilitates an understanding of the strategic concepts and tools necessary for meeting the challenges of 21st-century supply chain management.
  Tentative Course outline (.pdf)
• GS/MSMG 6560 3 Supply Chain Risk Management
  This course explores risks which would impede supply chain operations and management in private sectors. This course also explores the potential applicability of concepts in private sector logistics to the logistics of nonprofit sectors under disasters and emergencies. The course focuses on developing quantitative and qualitative models in supply chain risk management.
  Tentative Course outline (.pdf).
• GS/MSMG 6570 3 Reverse Logistics & Closed-Loop Supply Chains
  This course explores reverse logistics/closed-loop supply chains with the goal of helping academics and professionals develop knowledge and expertise in this area. Reverse logistics refers to all managerial operations related to the reuse or recycle of products, components or materials. Closed-loop supply chains stand for all operations of dealing with items that are no longer desired or can no longer be used by their users.
  Prerequisites: GS/MSMG6550 3.0 Fundamentals of SCM, GS/MSMG6510 3.00 Analytics for Supply Chain Management.
  Tentative Course outline (.pdf).