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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (BA3500)

This course introduces students to the important managerial issues in information systems today, such as how to best use information technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness in a firm. In an attempt to improve students’ awareness and understanding of various aspects of business information systems, we adopt both a theoretical and practical approach. We begin with a brief overview of the necessity to study BIS, highlighting the strategic importance of BIS decisions. We examine various theories, concepts and strategies, with a focus on managerial challenges and best practices. Students will also learn how to use software to support business decision-making.

INTERNSHIP (BA3980)

Internships may be taken for 0 credits. Students may do more than one internship, but internship credit cannot cumulatively total more than 4 credits.

INTERNSHIP (BA3980)

Internships may be taken for 0 credits. Students may do more than one internship, but internship credit cannot cumulatively total more than 4 credits.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (BA4003)

This course introduces students to the international business environment domains. It covers multinational corporation strategic imperatives and organizational challenges. It also addresses the following questions: What differentiates a global industry from a domestic one? What are the sources of competitive advantage in a global context? What organizational structural alternatives are available to multinationals?

SUSTAINABLE ASSET MANAGEMENT (BA4004)

We will explore the evolution of the Sustainable Finance sector, and its roots in ethically responsible investing. Following an in-depth analysis of corporate ESG (Environmental,Social & Governance) ratings and impact measurement, students will create a Sustainable Investment Portfolio using data provided by an ESG ratings agency. Students will then analyze and critique other SF vehicles such as active ownership, micro-finance, impact investing, green bonds and carbon trading sectors. Lastly, student will draw linkages between the SF vehicles studies and their role in achieving social/environmental goals. Pre-requisite:
Junior Standing

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS (BA4010)

Introduces the processes and analytical tools necessary for investment decision-making. Provides the basic skills, modes of analysis and institutional background useful to work in the investment area of finance firms or as an individual investor. Students who successfully complete the course are expected to be able to work in the field or to continue their specialization in Security Analysis or Portfolio Management.

COMPUTATIONAL FINANCE (BA4020)

This course is an introduction to applied computational methods for finance and the valuation of financial firms and elements of capital structure: equity, bonds, and options and additional methods for optimization of securities portfolios and hedging risk. We emphasize implementation and use selected models. Aimed at providing the necessary technical and analytical skills useful for graduate school work, working in financial firms or investment banks.

SUSTAINABLE FINANCE (BA4030)

Following an in-depth analysis of corporate ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) ratings and impact measurement, students will create a Sustainable Investment Portfolio using these tools and risk/return analysis.Via hands-on involvement in an energy transformation project, students will gain key knowledge about locally based sustainability initiatives and their sources of financing.Students will also research, analyze and critique other prominent Sustainable Finance areas such as Micro Finance, Carbon Trading Schemes and Islamic Finance.