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Meritus University is an online university, proudly accredited by the province of New Brunswick, home to Canada’s first English language university.
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Offering unparalleled levels of student service and support, Meritus University provides a dedicated graduation team to each student available to answer questions and assist in admissions, credit transfer, course scheduling, financing and more.
Mission Statement The mission of Meritus University is to foster relevant and innovative learning that meets the needs of a diverse student population, their employers and communities. Adapting programs to an ever-changing world, our educational philosophy facilitates critical thinking, collaboration and leadership by integrating academic theory with best-practice applications. The University is inclusive and provides access to students beyond traditional classroom walls while being respectful of and responsive to diverse learning styles and cultures.
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A View from the President As president of Meritus University, I am pleased to welcome you to the threshold of your future! You deserve the best in pursuing your academic career while you build a foundation that will support and sustain your professional career. It is for this reason that Meritus was given its name. Originating from the Latin verb meaning “to deserve” and evoking the spirit of the Maritime Provinces of Canada where Meritus is located, Meritus University is designed to reflect Canadian educational excellence and quality – while anticipating the constantly changing requirements of professional advancement in the global workplace. My post as president of Meritus University is the pinnacle of a lifetime of service in traditional Canadian higher education and reflects my appreciation for the changing cognitive landscape of generations just now entering educational systems around the world. As a 30-year veteran of the Canadian higher education system, my previous positions include principal and vice-chancellor of Renison College, which is affiliated with the University of Waterloo. I also served as vicepresident of academic support at the University of Prince Edward Island, and was a member of the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC), serving a term as its chairman. I earned an undergraduate degree from Brock University followed by a Master’s Degree and Ph.D in political science from University of Toronto. This was followed by teaching positions at the University of Western Ontario, Ryerson University, University of Prince Edward Island and Rension University. Then and Now This varied experience in Canadian education prompted a group of researchers from Apollo Group, who had been developing the Meritus learning model for some time, to approach me. They asked for my assessment and feedback on the Meritus model – based on my background and prior experience. As I prepared to offer my advice on this matter, I reflected on these experiences. Were there things that could be improved? Did Canada’s traditional education model properly reflect the world of today’s learner? And, could those in traditional post-secondary education learn from this Meritus model, which was based on 30-plus years of proven success?
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The review revealed a learning model basic in principle, innovative in delivery and very effective in outcomes. I was captivated by this Meritus educational model that required its students to do an incredible amount of writing, critical thinking, analysis and reading. Meritus had processes in place that held its faculty accountable to its students and the employers who employed them. It was a learning model that delivered a curriculum validated by human resource directors across Canada. It was the realization of what education can be – global in breadth and reach, local in relevance and very robust. I was converted. Converting Canada I could see that if Canada embraced online adult education - the model I had seen - we could, in time, position ourselves to become global leaders. After all, there is not one discipline or career path that has not been impacted by the World Wide Web and its universe of 1.4 billion users. The digital age has spawned a technological continuum of change where learning to unlearn and relearn has never been more important to careers, companies and countries – not to mention that Canadian higher education is respected all over the world. I envisioned Canada’s working professionals and its new immigrants improving their quality of life. If widespread access to adult online higher education became a reality – from the oil sands of the West to our metropolises -- it could raise our collective economic performance as a country. It is my hope that Meritus University becomes a catalyst for changing lives and opening doors for all who embrace its ideals. Meritus will continue to innovate, and to deliver real, robust and relevant learning – providing our graduates with the expertise they seek, the skills they will need and an education they deserve.
John Crossley, Ph.D. President
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Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards. Vernon Sander’s Law There are no final exams in the real world. There is little opportunity to simply undo or escape. Today’s global workplace is largely unforgiving – where the demands to stand-and-deliver are daily and the push to stretch skills and resources to capacity is constant. It is this type of workplace for which Meritus University was designed. We offer our students a uniquely rich and interactive cyber experience, immersing them in the real-time reality of our global business landscape – a landscape in which the only constant is change. And the changes Canada faces are substantive. Meritus University was born out of the need for Canada to close the gap between those retiring and those aspiring. We know that our country needs to dramatically increase its knowledge base as baby-boomer retirements lead to labour shortages and the millennials swell Canada’s universities to capacity. The reality is that 70% of jobs in Canada require a post-secondary education credential – while only 40% of Canadians are pursuing higher learning. Meeting the demand will require greater access to higher education for the growing contingent of talented, ambitious Canadians of all ages who need a credential to bust through glass ceilings and reach the next level of their professional success. Meritus University is poised to help Canada narrow the gap. By creating a mobile, global and innovative learning experience, Meritus University hopes to increase Canada’s graduate pool of highly-qualified professionals prepared to take on the challenges of a global workforce.
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Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one. Malcolm Forbes Meritus University is the culmination of a decade of intensive research and development aimed to take the most wired, diverse and globally-conscious nation in the world to the next level of its evolution in higher education. Providing access to relevant learning for a growing group of professionals seeking to maximize their marketability. Our research indicated that Canadian working adults and their employers were looking for rigorous, market-validated programs and the opportunity to learn from faculty who also work for some of the most respected local, national and multinational Canadian employers – arguably the most equipped to develop the next generation of professionals, managers and leaders. With that in mind, and as part of our research, we asked HR directors across Canada to identify the skills their future employees will most need. In business management, advanced skills in communication, leadership, critical thinking, resource management and knowledge of legal and ethical business practices were identified as crucial. In the IT field, where analysis of networks, telecommunications and IT business systems are still core, knowledge of business fundamentals, such as communication and management, were identified as essential for advancement. We then mapped those skills to the identified learning outcomes for each course – using one of the most advanced systems for continuous curriculum enhancement of any institution in the world. As one of the most progressive universities in Canada, we are pleased to show this research and discuss how Meritus can help employers advance the educational levels of their employees. We make regular presentations to corporate human resource professionals and learning officers across Canada. If you would like Meritus to make a presentation to your HR department or learning officer, please call 1-800-856-3940 or email: enrolmentinfo@staff.meritusu.ca
In a general survey of Canada’s business community: ► 92% said they would consider online education. ► 96% confirmed that pursuing an educational degree, which enables them to maintain their current working schedule, appeals to them. ► 88% of employers would hire an employee with an online degree. ► 98% of employers would encourage their employees to upgrade their education through online learning. (Source: Dicomm Media)
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Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort. John Riskin Meritus University underwent the same rigorous process of program approvals as any other university in Canada. The standards that must be met to operate a university and grant degrees are high and consistent across Canada, which has led to general uniformity and high-quality when it comes to education at all Canadian universities. In Canada, there is no national accrediting or quality-assurance body; nor is there a national ranking of universities. Institutions are given authority to grant degrees by provincial laws. Before a province gives degree-granting authority to a private university, the university and its proposed programs undergo rigorous review and evaluation to ensure that they meet the standards expected of Canadian universities. “Meritus University received authority to grant degrees from the Government of New Brunswick under the New Brunswick Degree Granting Act. Proposed degree programs were reviewed in depth by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) to ensure that they meet the standards expected of Canadian universities. The University as a whole and each of its programs are reviewed regularly for the Government of New Brunswick by the MPHEC to ensure that standards continue to be met. “ Following an in-depth review of its programs by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission – a review that required proving programmatic need and market demand – Meritus University received approval to offer its first three programs from the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, thereby establishing its degree-granting status on May 1, 2008. See a list of universities, including Meritus, approved under the Degree Granting Act in New Brunswick on the website of the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour of New Brunswick: www.gnb.ca/0105/ps/univ_ccnb-e.asp
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You never change things by fighting an existing model. You build new models to make the old obsolete. Buckminster Fuller Meritus University is one of only three Canadian institutions offering its entire curriculum online and perhaps the most progressive. After all, Meritus University has been founded on more than 35 years of academic excellence, opportunity, and accessibility. These are continuing themes and have become the common thread throughout all of Apollo Group’s institutions. Meritus University embodies the same principles of and prides itself on featuring: ► One of the world’s most robust digital libraries, holding 20 million full-text articles; ► A learning model that employs virtual methods and materials as a bridge to more engaged, relevant, and personalized learning; ► Classes purposely kept to an average of 20 students to encourage active participation, lively discussion, and in-depth learning; ► Technical infrastructure providing 24/7 support; ► One of the most advanced processes for the evaluation of foreign credits.
Founded by Dr. John Sperling, a Cambridge-educated economist and professor, Apollo Group’s institutions are the realization of his vision that academia should be held accountable to students and the organizations who hire them. While others established academic programs around tradition and tenure, Apollo has built programs in conjunction with the needs of business and industry effectively translating those needs into clear and transparent learning objectives. While other institutions were only beginning to introduce technology into the classroom, Apollo mandated it - creating its first online learning platform in 1989 through the University of Phoenix. Today, Apollo Group is renowned for its network of campuses and distance learning technologies that provides a balanced approach to learning, enabling working professionals to earn their degree while meeting their responsibilities at work and home. Many years after founding its first university, Apollo has set out to break new ground again – having been approached by both Canadian academics and industry heads who told Meritus researchers that Canada needed greater access to online learning. As the organization who defined online learning 20 years ago, we were able to effectively deliver an educational experience uniquely Canadian.
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The wisest men follow their own direction. Euripides The working world today never stops and neither should education. That’s why Meritus University operates outside a traditional academic calendar. New students can begin at any time. Graduate courses are six consecutive weeks and undergraduate courses are ten consecutive weeks. Undergraduate students will typically take two courses at a time and graduate students will typically take one intensive course at a time. This allows you to focus attention and resources on one or two subjects - a structure that enhances learning and helps balance ongoing professional and personal responsibilities. The scheduling of courses is designed to enable you to take them back-toback without breaks, although you may choose to break between courses. This intensive calendar, added to our low student/faculty ratio and smaller class sizes (averaging 20 students), allows you to achieve your educational goals in a more time-efficient manner.
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We cannot hold a torch to light another’s path without brightening our own. Ben Sweetland What our programs can do for you is so much more than academic. Interactive and engaging exchange of ideas across international time zones and physical borders begins from the first day of class. It becomes a collective journey and before you know it, you’re debating, collaborating and learning in-and-out of the cyber classroom. You study in your own time rather than attending classic university lectures; the work load is demanding and highly structured; the concentration required at times – intense. The individualized attention and feedback from both faculty and classmates will reveal new ways of translating current theory into effective practice. Meritus University immerses students in small multicultural teams, located across the globe, working towards common goals. We provide students with the tools to succeed so they can communicate well, think critically, work in teams and understand how to manage information and technology. We believe that this process creates tech-savvy, collaborative learners who are prepared for the challenges of the modern workplace. At Meritus, we believe it is imperative to Canada’s prosperity for all of higher education to rise to the challenge of providing paths of access for more, not fewer, people into higher education.
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Cultural diversity and global focus differentiate Meritus University from the rest. Rigorous, market-relevant programs, taught by business-practitioner faculty representing respected Canadian employers, offer a distinct advantage.
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School of Business Undergraduate The Meritus University School of Business was created for working professionals to upgrade business skills and knowledge without putting their lives on hold. Both employers and students want the experience to be rigorous, to have relevant content and context, and to be taught by the best mix of international and Canadian faculty. We can deliver exactly that: case studies, simulations and team research encourage you to think globally as you advance your understanding of both international issues and local challenges. Our course work enables you to prepare for career opportunities both at home and abroad. Across all forms of enterprise, the skills required to predict, analyze, strategize and act are highly prized by today’s employers. Leadership development, communication and critical thinking are gained through innovative online classes, case studies, discussion and debate between professionals - among Meritus students who are located throughout the world. Cultural diversity and global focus make ours a preferred School of Business degree. Rigorous, market-relevant programs, taught by business-practitioner faculty representing large and respected Canadian employers, offer a distinct advantage. A Meritus University School of Business degree is a Canadian credential provincially recognized through the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC).
Bachelor of Business Administration The BBA program focuses on developing knowledge and skills in core areas of management practice, as well as the ability to analyze and synthesize data from both outside and inside.
The curriculum is designed to equip you with the competencies, knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for success in management positions in the global workplace. The coursework gives you a broad and holistic view of the complexity of issues in today’s business environment. The BBA program provides the basis for career growth, as well as a stepping stone to a graduate program. It enables students to develop and demonstrate competencies in the five main management areas: effective communication, application of quantitative methods, problem solving, decision making and critical analysis, and leadership.
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Core Subjects BBA Program Objectives Graduates of the BBA program will be able to demonstrate competency in the following areas: Effective communication. Application of quantitative methods to describe business issues and possible solutions. ► Utilization of principles of economics, finance, and accounting to formulate solutions to business problems. ► Application of research data and information technology to solve business problems. ► Awareness of the environmental factors, functional relationships, and ethical standards that affect business decisions within an organization. ► Comprehension of the dynamic nature of business and requisite need to maintain currency of knowledge. ►
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You must complete a total of 120 credits in order to graduate, of which 60 credits comprise the Required Core Course of Study. 15 of these 60 credits fall under a five-course specialization track. There are eight, five-course tracks and these concentrate on the following areas: Communications, Finance, Global Management, Hospitality Management, Human Resources Management, Integrated Supply Chain Operations Management, Management, and Marketing. The remaining 60 credits are made up of 36 General Studies courses categorized by subject area and 24 credits which are General Electives. Of these General Elective credits, 15 credits may be fulfilled with lower division (first and second year) coursework and 9 credits must be fulfilled with upper division (third and fourth year) coursework. All BBA students will be required to submit a capstone project in the final course. Each BBA course is ten (10) weeks in length and three (3) credit hours. Students take two courses simultaneously. The BBA program is designed to allow you to take courses without breaks, but you will have the ability to schedule breaks between courses. Due to the flexible nature of the program, there are numerous potential starting dates throughout the year.
Core Subjects in sequential order ► MGT1130 Management Concepts
role in organizations in the new millennium. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151
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This course explores the rich field of management in theory and practice, and as both a science and an art. The course also addresses the role of managers in the current world of rapid change, increased competitive forces, and increased expectations for the successful performance of employees and organizations. The focus is on some of the ways and means of achieving desired goals. Applications of concepts to current workplace issues will also be emphasized. The student will leave this course with a solid background in the nature and work of management and managers. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151
Critical Thinking and Decision Strategies
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Organizational Behaviour
Macroeconomics Applications
This course in organizational behaviour encompasses the study of individual and group behaviour in organizational settings. Managing organizational behaviour challenges individuals to understand and embrace workforce diversity, elements of change, effective communication, and performance systems. A comprehensive review of these processes, as well as others, will allow students to examine their
This course provides students with the basic theories, concepts, terminology, and uses of macroeconomics. Students learn practical applications for macroeconomics in their personal and professional lives through assimilation of fundamental concepts and analysis of actual economic events. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130, MGT1131, MGT1150
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This course provides students the opportunities for analysis, synthesis, prescription, and application of critical thinking and decision making within the organization. Emphasis is placed on preparing managers who can deal clearly, rationally, and creatively with a diverse workforce and dynamic workplace. This course equips students with concrete skills in critical thinking and decision making that will allow them to identify and solve organizational problems, as well as provide strategic direction. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151
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Microeconomics Applications
Marketing
This course provides students with the basic theories, concepts, terminology, and uses of microeconomics. Students learn practical applications for microeconomics in their personal and professional lives through assimilation of fundamental concepts and analysis of actual economic events. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130, MGT1131, MGT1150, ECO2260
This course covers basic research methodology applied to marketing issues. Students study methods and techniques for collection, analysis, and interpretation of primary and secondary data for customer and business marketing. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130, MGT1131, MGT1150
► LAW2215 Business Law
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This course is designed to provide students with the proper mix of technical information and real-world applications, and technologies (what computers can do for business), the Internet, intranet, electronic commerce, information systems development, basic project management principles, decision support systems, and the benefits of computer and human synergy. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151
Financial Accounting
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This course examines, analyzes, and applies to the modern business environment of nature, formation and system of law in Canada. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151
This course introduces assets, liabilities, accounting for corporations, investments, statements of cash flows, financial statement analysis, time value of money, payroll accounting, and other significant liabilities. Financial information is examined from the perspective of effective management decision making with special emphasis on the planning and controlling responsibilities of practicing managers. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151
► ACC3380 Accounting for Decision Making This course introduces cost terminology and flows, standard cost systems, relevant costing, budgeting, inventory control, capital asset selection, responsibility accounting and performance measurement. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, ACC3363
Overview of Financial Management This course is a continuation of the Fundamentals of Financial Administration. Emphasis is on using financial thought and decisionmaking skills to understand a firm’s working capital management, long-term financing policies, mergers and acquisition, international finance, and special topics in the field of financial management. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, FIN3375
► RES3341 Business Research Evaluation Fundamentals
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This course integrates applied business research and descriptive statistics. Examination of the role of statistics in research, statistical terminology, the appropriate use of statistical techniques, and interpretation of statistical findings in business and business research will be the primary focus. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MTH1010
Fundamentals of Financial Management
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This course is an overview of the fundamentals of financial administration. Emphasis is on techniques used in the development of financial thought and financial decisions and working capital management. The legal forms of organizations, tax implications, tools of financial analysis, financial structure of firms, leverage, and internal financing mechanisms are also discussed. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151
Human Resources Management This course focuses on the strategic role of human resource management, personnel planning and job analysis, personnel selection, performance appraisal, compensation, training, and development from the vantage point of the manager. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151
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Specialization BBA: Communication Specialization ► COM4310 Communications Theories and Practices This course explores the various theories of the communication that creates the foundation for study of communications in the bachelor’s degree program at the University. Major communication areas examined in this course include intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and teamwork, organizational, intercultural, and mass media. Each area, along with others, will be studied in greater depth in subsequent courses in the degree program. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
► COM4430 Mass Communications
► COM4457 Applications in Business Communications In this course, students will integrate the principles and practices of communications theory and practice with communication law and ethics, mass communications, public relations, media and advertising, and electronic publishing. Students will utilize their communications knowledge and skills to be more effective managers in the business environment. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
BBA: Finance Specialization ► FIN4320
This course delves into the processes and technology of communication on societal and global levels accomplished through the print and electronic media. Content of communication studied ranges from journalism, entertainment, commerce, and advocacy to personal communication on the Internet. The dynamic changes that have taken place and are evolving today in mass media and mass communication will be considered along with predictions about the role of mass communication. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
Principles of Corporate Finance
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Communications Law and Ethics
Accounting Fundamentals for Financial Managers
This course focuses on the legal and ethical environment of communications in business. Emphases will be placed on free speech, legal actions, intellectual property, business practices, ethics, and future trends in business communications. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
This course is an overview of the fundamentals of accounting for financial managers. Students will apply basic principles, concepts, and ethics of accounting to the preparation, interpretation, and analysis of financial statements. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
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Advertising and Media Communications
Investment Fundamentals
This course focuses on the role of media communication and advertising in the business environment. Topics will explore media and advertising, media campaigns, media technologies, and the future of media communication and advertising. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
This course covers the theories and practices of investments including financial markets, risk and return securities, asset allocation and diversification. Students will utilize analytical techniques available in the investment planning and selection process in the environment in which investment decisions are made. Students will apply finance models and investment strategies to analyze and manage investments for various types of organizations. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of finance applied in the business environment. The course provides a survey of the important aspects of financial management, practice, and policy faced by industry executives and practitioners providing consultative services. Provision of financial services is a common adjunct to public accounting practices, accounting executives, and accountants. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
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International Financial Management
Global Human Resources Management
This course examines financial issues in the global environment from the perspective of both domestic and multinational organizations. Students will analyze the international business environment and will apply financial concepts and practices to a global market to maximize value. They will use financial concepts to make informed international investment and financing decisions, including those involving e-business and technology. Areas of emphasis include: the environment of global finance, foreign exchange and derivatives markets, global risk management, financing foreign operations, and foreign investments. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
In this course, students will examine human capital in a global business environment. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to identify, design, and evaluate global HR strategies and practices to increase organizational effectiveness and efficiency. 3 credits.
► FIN4404 Applied Financial Management This course provides students the opportunity to integrate previously learned finance and accounting concepts and practices to contemporary business strategies, while improving financial decision making and problem-solving skills. In addition, students will examine real-world financial scenarios. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
BBA: Global Management Specialization
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► GBM4483 Global Value Chain Management This course describes value chain activities between buyers and sellers in international business, with particular emphasis on global sourcing, procurement of materials and services, and on business-tobusiness cultural differences between countries. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to manage their company’s value chain internationally through purchasing agreements and partnerships with foreign suppliers, company-owned foreign operations, and outsourced activities. They will also understand how goods are transported between countries using various transportation modes, the choices between available international financial transactions, the major issues raised by the international localization of operations, and legal and regulatory issues such as, customs and duties regulations that facilitate global commerce. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
► GBM4484 ► GBM4480 International Business Environment In this course, students will describe major forces in the global environment and their impact upon business strategies, operations, and decision making. Upon completion of this course, students should have developed a global mindset and have a broader awareness of the intricacies of the global business environment. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
► GBM4481 International Trade and Investment In this course, students will examine international trade and investment. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply current theories, concepts, and practices in conducting global business transactions. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
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Advanced Topics to Global Business Management In this course, students will integrate principles and practices of international trade and investment, global finance, global human resource management, global value-chain management, and global marketing management to achieve a global mindset. Students should be prepared to utilize improved strategic thinking and decision making capabilities that will make them more effective managers and team members in the global environment. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130, GBM4480
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Specializations BBA: Hospitality Management Specialization ► HSM4470 Introduction to Hospitality Management This course provides an overview of the fundamental concepts that make up the hospitality industry. Students will gain a current perspective and understanding of the impact of travel and tourism while examining hospitality issues, trends, e-business implications, and operational structures. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
► HSM4471 Lodging Management This course provides students with the opportunity to examine various lodging options within the hospitality industry from a managerial perspective. Special emphasis will be placed on guest services and room division management. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
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► HSM4474 Facilities Management This course introduces students to the complex field of facilities management. Special emphasis is placed on facility maintenance, risk management, insurance, and liability issues relating to guests and employees. Other issues covered include compliance, security, and cost control. Upon completion of this course students will be able to identify potential liabilities and risks associated with the hospitality industry. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
► HSM4475 Hospitality Management Capstone This capstone course integrates the principles and concepts of hospitality operations management. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to prepare a service delivery model, conduct financial analyses, and develop sales and marketing strategies within a hospitality organization. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130, HSM4470
BBA: Human Resources Management Specialization
Food and Beverage Management This course focuses on operating and strategic challenges facing managers in the food and beverage industry. Topics include cost control, forecasting, food safety, service standards, and staffing. Students will learn to utilize managerial tools to make sound business decisions in a food and beverage organization. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
► HSM4473 Events and Recreation Management This course explores the dynamic field of convention management and recreation businesses. Convention related topics include meeting planning, exhibit management, and event management. Recreation and leisure topics include sporting events and activities, resort offerings, and entertainment. Upon completion of this course students will be able to plan recreational programs and events. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
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► HRM4422 Employment Practices This course addresses the complex roles and practices of human resource professionals as strategic partners in realizing the organization’s objectives for market performance and productivity. The topics provide a foundation in important techniques and practices that are critical for effective human resources (HR) initiatives and performance of the firm in the areas of human resource planning, testing, staffing, managing separations, and HR and technology. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
► HRM4424 Compensation This course prepares the student in basic compensation design and decision making required for planning, developing, and administering compensation programs that are compliant with government laws and regulations. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
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Benefits, Safety, and Health
Critical Issues in Human Resources Management
This course examines the roles of governments and employers in providing retirement, health, and safety programs for employees’ security and well being. Basic types of retirement and medical plans are compared and contrasted. Current trends in legislation and in life, health, and retirement plans are reviewed. Throughout the course, students are given opportunities to practice the selection of employee benefits with the objective of helping to meet corporate goals. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
This course focuses on five key issues that present the greatest opportunities and challenges for HR professionals today and examines the implications of the issues in policy formulation and program development. The course explores ways to realign HR and to explain the professional competencies needed to take a leadership role in realizing organizational change; examines the opportunities and benefits of planning for and managing a diverse workforce; defines the role of HR in transition to and in managing in a team environment; evaluates ways to design and implement alternative work schedules; and provides information on the Canadian Human Resource Practitioners (CHRP) exam and code of ethics. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
► HRM4426 Employee Development This course addresses the dynamic and broad range of issues requisite for managers and human resource professionals to make training a strategic factor in organizational success. Coverage includes general information on the mission and challenges facing training managers. Topics covered in this course include managing the training function, conducting needs analyses, instructional design, the impact of technology on training delivery, job skills for trainers, and future trends in training. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
BBA: Integrated Supply Chain Operations Management Specialization ► ISC4470 Strategic Supply Chain Management This course will provide an overview of the strategic elements and functional relationships within manufacturing and service supply chains. Emphasis is placed on the integration of strategic planning, sourcing, operations, and logistics to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
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Specializations ► ISC4471 Operations Management This course provides an overview of operations management. Students will analyze the planning, organizing, controlling, and general management of productive resources in manufacturing and service organizations. This course also addresses the design and control of systems that are responsible for the efficient use of raw materials, labour, equipment, and facilities in the production of customer satisfying products and services. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
BBA: Management Specialization ► MGT4242 Corporate Culture
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This course is a study of the processes by which shared beliefs and expectations develop in private and public organizations; the effects of these beliefs and expectations on employees and organizational functioning; the transmission of culture to new employees; and problems and strategies in modifying an organizational culture. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130, MGT1131
Global Sourcing and Procurement
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This course introduces students to the changing world of purchasing and its relationship to supply chains. It addresses purchasing operations and structures, strategic sourcing processes and the critical supply chain elements of managing supply chain inventory, information systems, as well as performance measurement and evaluation. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
Continuous Improvement Process
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This course examines the concepts of continuous improvement and quality management, viewing quality as a systematic process that improves customer satisfaction. The course covers methodologies that will aid managers in assuring that the organization’s quality system is effectively meeting the organization’s continuous improvement goals. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
Integrated Logistics Management
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This course prepares students to strategically plan, implement, and control the efficient and effective flow and storage of goods, service, and related information from a point-of-origin to a point-ofconsumption. This course also focuses on transportation, inventory management, warehousing, and customer services. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
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Management and Supervision This course explores the roles of supervisors/managers within organizations. Emphasis is placed upon the application of supervisory functions in the effective management of employees. The course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to examine skills, techniques, and practices that may be used in the work environment to improve supervisory effectiveness. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL115, MGT1130
Integrated Supply Chain Applications This course introduces students to the importance of a strategic plan and its interaction with, and impact on, supply chain applications. Students will understand the processes of supply chain creation and improvement, and as a result, the effects it has on competition. Students will be able to select and apply a set of metrics to the supply chain, which demonstrate whether performance standards are achieved. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130, ISC4470
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Business Research Applications
Analyzing Buyer and Purchasing Behaviours This is an introductory course in analyzing buyer and purchasing behaviours as basic considerations in the development of the marketing mix. Economic, social, psychological and cultural factors are considered as they relate to the development of marketing programs. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130, MKT4421
This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and apply learning from their professional programs of study in a comprehensive manner. Students will also assess the impact of their educational experiences on their ethical perspectives and critical thinking skills. Students will reflect on and evaluate their personal and professional growth, the benefits of lifelong learning, and the impact of these elements on their future. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
► MGT4448 International Business Strategies This course analyzes the manager’s perspective in the fields of international payments, international trade, and investment. Emphasis is given to the materials and concepts that illuminate the strategies, structure, practices, and effects of multinational enterprises. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
BBA: Marketing Specialization
► MKT4438 Introduction to Public Relations This course provides an introduction to the field of public relations. Areas covered include media relations; promotion; tools used in developing public relations and publicity, and improving customer satisfaction; relationship building strategies; and ethics and public relations. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130, MKT4421
► MKT4450 International Marketing This course provides the conceptual framework for marketing across national borders, as well as marketing within different foreign environments. Students study how international marketing programs are developed, as well as various factors that affect decision making in an international setting. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130, MKT4421
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► MKT4467 Integrated Marketing Communications In this course, the role of integrated marketing communications in business and society is analyzed, giving a broad view of the profession in a service- or product-oriented company. The social and economic roles that integrated marketing communications plays in profit and non-profit companies are applied. Integrated marketing communications’ role in marketing is explored in a practical way and the relationship among the planning process, creative strategies, and media selection are examined. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130, MKT4421
► MKT4469 Sales Marketing This course studies the complex and demanding responsibilities of sales management in the 21st century, including managing the sales force, forecasting, understanding customer expectations and buyer behaviour, gathering feedback, communicating, and relating sales goals to marketing goals. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130, MKT4421
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School of Business - Graduate Master of Business Administration The School of Business offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Our MBA program focuses on enhancing the management and critical decision-making skills you need to function effectively within an organization. Emphasis is placed on quantitative and qualitative analysis of business information to improve business decision-making.
To prepare you for a decision-making role within the organization of your choice, the MBA has been designed to introduce theories and principles that frame a wide range of problems or issues within each course. The most current theories, techniques, and tools are then applied in real-world situations that enable you to practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students learn in teams, learn to go beyond the silos of functional areas, and at the same time multi-task, practice creativity, and learn to lead in a global environment of change.
Description of Program Objectives Graduates of the MBA program will be able to demonstrate competency in the following areas: ► Effective
communication. Management of human and financial resources of an organization. ► Quantitative analysis to formulate and validate business decisions. ► Utilization of creative problem-solving based on the awareness of the legal, ethical, and financial issues that affect an organization. ► Implementation of change management and conflict resolution strategies. ► Application of information systems to improve business processes. ► Application of the principles of an elected specialization. ► Comprehension of the dynamic and global nature of business and the requisite need to maintain currency of knowledge. Due to the flexible nature of the program, there are numerous potential starting dates throughout the year. ►
The MBA program consists of either 48 or 51 credit hours including Core and Elective Courses. Each course is six (6) weeks in length and three (3) credit hours. The program is designed to allow you to take courses back-to-back, without breaks, but you will also have the ability to schedule breaks between courses. 29
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Core Subjects Core Subjects in sequential order ► COM6525 Managerial Communication and Ethics This course introduces new students to the graduate-level program and provides strategies for academic success within the Meritus University adult learning model. Topics include Meritus University graduate school tools and competencies, personal and societal values and ethical foundations, written communication and oral presentation skills, research and information utilization, collaboration, and critical thinking for decision making. The course also familiarizes students with the University’s approach to course materials delivered through your student web page. 3 credits. Prerequisite: None
► ORG6502 Human Relations and Organizational Behaviour This course examines the human relations theory and practice through individual, group, and organizational performance. Topics include perspectives on organizational behaviour, optimizing individual performance, leadership and power, organizational design and structure, change, and improving organizational effectiveness. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COM6525
► MGT6558 Strategic Management This course introduces the principles and tools for managerial use in the development, implementation, and review of strategy for organizations. Topics include internal and external environmental analysis; value, competition, and strategic choice; strategic positioning; and implementation and control issues. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COM6525
► MGT6580 Organizational Leadership and Change Management This course examines organizational leadership in the context of managing continuous change. Topics include models and theories of leadership, leading organizational culture, effective leadership models, theories and applications of change management, and leading and sustaining change. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COM6525
► ECO6533 Economics for Managerial Decision Making This course develops principles and tools in economics for managers to use in making business decisions. Topics draw from both microeconomics and macroeconomics and include pricing for profit maximization, understanding and moving among market structures, management of business in expansions and recessions, and monetary policy. The focus is on the application of economics in operating and planning problems using information generally available to the manager. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COM6525, ORG6502, MGT6558, MGT6580
► ACC6539 Accounting for Managerial Decision Making This course introduces the principles of financial accounting to prepare the manager to assess and manage the health of the organization. Students will be exposed to a set of accounting tools and the management of financial information used in making effective business decisions. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COM6525, ORG6502, MGT6558, MGT6580
► QNT6554 Statistics and Research Methods for Managerial Decisions This course prepares the manager to utilize statistics and research in making business decisions. It focuses on the role of the manager as a critical consumer of statistics, capable of assessing the validity and reliability of information. Topics include business research, descriptive statistics, probability theory, parametric and non-parametric statistics, correlation, regression and time-series analysis. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COM6525, ORG6502, MGT6558, MGT6580
► MGT6554 Operations Management This course covers the design and management of internal capacity as it applies to all organizations. It examines the principles and techniques for designing, analyzing, and managing operations processes. It addresses how all operations and behaviour components fit together and how to identify and resolve the right problem. Topics include supply chain management, capacity planning, total quality management, and technological advancements. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COM6525, ORG6502, MGT6558, MGT6580, QNT6554
► FIN6540 Management Accounting This course covers cost-volume-profit analysis, costing systems, activity based costing, flexible budgets, variances, inventory costing methods, cost behaviour, and cost allocation. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COM6525, ORG6502, MGT6558, MGT6580, ACC6539
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Finance for Managerial Decision Making
Marketing Management
This course integrates the principles of financial and managerial accounting to prepare the manager to use accounting to assess and manage the health of the organization. Students are exposed to a set of accounting tools and the management of financial information used in making effective business decisions in Canadian and international settings. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COM6525, ORG6502, MGT6558, MGT6580, ACC6539, FIN6540
This course develops the marketing principles by which products and services are designed to meet customer needs, priced, promoted, and distributed to the end user. The focus is on the application of these marketing principles to a wide range of customers, both internal and external. Topics include new product/service introduction and segmentation and positioning strategy. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COM6525, ORG6502, MGT6558, MGT6580, QNT6554
► MGT6573 Project Management in the Business Environment This course develops the principles and techniques to plan, implement, and manage complex projects. Topics include project planning, risk management, resource development, and technical performance and evaluation. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COM6525, ORG6502, MGT6558, MGT6580, QNT6554
► MGT6557 Corporate Governance This course introduces students to the principles of corporate governance and the role of the executive and mid-level manager in ensuring that corporate governance processes are implemented and monitored. Topics to be covered include corporate governance principles, stakeholder and leadership considerations, the role of the mid-level manager in corporate governance, the role of ethics in the governance process, and tools for governance compliance and transparency. 3 credits. Prerequisite: COM6525, ORG6502, MGT6558, MGT6580
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Specializations MBA: Global Management Specialization
MBA: Health Care Management Specialization
► MGM6591 Economic and Financial Issues in Global Management This course provides a forum for the study of global management through analyzing the complexities, exploiting the opportunities, and overcoming the impediments of conducting business globally. Topics include the global trading system; world financial markets; foreign exchange mechanisms; exports, imports, and counter trade; international economic integration; and international economic development. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MBA Foundation
► MGM6592 Industry, Markets, and Country Analysis This course develops skills associated with industry, market, and country analysis. Students will analyze information necessary to complete their project. Students will continue to work on their master’s project, which will be presented in the final specialization course. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MGM6591
► MGM6593 Global Management Capstone This is an integrative course and the capstone for the MBA Global Management program. The course draws upon and integrates solutions scenarios. Students will solve a business problem, drawing upon skills and competencies mastered during the program. The principle outcome of the capstone course will be the completion of a master’s project introduced in the first of the three specialization courses. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MGM6592
► HCM6591 Health Care Infrastructure This course will be a discussion of the fundamentals of decision making and legislative issues and their impact on health care systems in our society. Through the filter of politics, policy, regulatory environments and economics, students will critically analyze topics as applied to health-care providers and organizations. It will include an examination of the following current areas: 1) evolution to current delivery systems; 2) economic theory, principles, and analytical tools; 3) legislative and regulatory influences on the health care system; 4) the policy process; 5) shaping public policy in health care; 6) alternative health care and changing social culture; and 7) health care reform and future trends. Students will continue to work on their master’s project, which will be presented in the final specialization course. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MBA Foundation
► HCM6592 Health Care Organization This course is a comprehensive approach to health care organizations and systems that provide the student with an in-depth understanding of health organizations. Topics include the evolution of health care delivery during a time of financial and regulatory stress, the impact of the evolving consumer movement, and managing efficient and effective organizational structures. 3 credits. Prerequisite: HCM6591
► HCM6593 Health Care Management Capstone This is an integrative course and the capstone for the MBA Health Care Management program. The course draws upon and integrates complex business problem-solving scenarios. Students will define and solve a business problem, drawing upon skills and competencies mastered during the program. The principle outcomes of the capstone course will be the completion of a master’s project introduced in the first and second of the three specialization courses. 3 credits. Prerequisite: HCM6592
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MBA: Information Technology Management Specialization ► MIT6590 Communicating Business Needs with IT Specialists
MBA: Human Resources Management Specialization
Developing a common vocabulary to enable effective communication between the MBA candidate and the IT staff of the company, this course will introduce the MBA candidate to the range of vital business, technological, and control issues relevant to management of IT. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MBA Foundation
► MIT6591 Managing IT Projects from Business Cases to Operations
► HRM6591 Overview of Human Resources Management This course provides a forum for the study of human resources through designing, implementing, and evaluating human resources strategies and functions within organizations. Topics include risk management in the area of compliance, risk management in the area of safety, collective bargaining, employee relations, human resource information systems, and international pay systems. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MBA Foundation
► HRM6592 Compensation and Benefits in Human Resources Management This course studies theories and practices for the administration of compensation and benefits. Topics include the role of administration of human resources in organizational systems; analysis of compensable factors of work, skills, and competencies; external evaluation of compensation; linking performance management systems to rewards; special groups and ethics issues; and signalling effects of a compensation strategy and managing compensation. 3 credits. Prerequisite: HRM6591
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Strategies, concepts and methodology to assure that the key business values are realized through the effective management of IT projects. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MIT6590
► MIT6592 Security, Privacy, and Ethics in the Management of IT Resources Overview of the key issues related to maintaining secure corporate data and systems, implications of privacy legislation for business operations, and ethical principles for companies to be aware of in the application of communications and information technologies. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MIT6591
► MIT6593 Information Technology Capstone This is an integration course and the capstone of the Information Technology Management program. This course draws upon and integrates solution scenarios where the student will solve a problem relevant to their company and/or career drawing upon the skills and competencies mastered during the program. The principle outcome of the capstone course will be a master’s project introduced during the course of the first three specialization courses. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MIT6592
Human Resources Management Capstone This is an integrative course and the capstone for the MBA/HRM program. The outcome is for students to develop business solutions to human resources problems that draw on a range of skills from the individual courses preceding it. Students will also define and solve a human resources problem of their own choosing. 3 credits. Prerequisite: HRM6592
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MBA: Marketing Specialization ► MKT6591
► MTM6591 Application of Technology to Business Functions This course presents specific system concepts, methodologies, and tools to strategically plan technology developments, to effectively manage core competencies, and to integrate these technologies into existing or future products in order to remain competitive in the world economy. Topics include technology waves, technology overview, decision support systems, communications systems, operational systems, and marketing systems. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MBA Foundation
► MTM6592 Process of Integrating Technology and Business This course focuses on the process of translating technology solutions into business functions, including justifying the business case for them. Topics include the alignment of technology solutions with strategy, identifying the technology solution, internal and external customer communications, specifications and metrics, financial justification, and presenting the business case for the technology solution. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MTM6591
► MTM6593 Technology Management Capstone This is an integrative course and the capstone for the MBA Technology Management program. The course draws upon and integrates complex business problem-solving scenarios. Students will define and solve a business problem, drawing upon skills and competencies mastered during the program. The principle outcome of the capstone course will be the completion of a master’s project introduced in the first and second of the three specialization courses. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MTM6592
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New Product Development This course provides a forum for the study of marketing through analyzing opportunities in new products development. Topics include aligning marketing with corporate strategies; market research and concept generation; prototype development, evaluation, and testing; pricing and distribution; product economics and profitability; and marketing metrics. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MBA Foundation
► MKT6592 Integrated Marketing Communications The course examines the role of integrated marketing communications (IMC) as it relates to strategic marketing within an organization. Topics include strategy for brand building, the role of consumer behaviour, developing a communications strategy, crafting and sending integrated messages, advertising and promotion, and selecting media. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MKT6591
► MKT6593 Marketing Management Capstone This is an integrative course and the capstone for the MBA Marketing Management program. The course draws upon and integrates complex business problem-solving scenarios. Students will define and solve a marketing business problem of their own choosing. The principle outcome of the capstone course will be the completion of a master’s project introduced in the first of the three Marketing specialization courses. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MKT6592
MBA (no specialization) ► MBA6591 Technology Transfer in the Global Economy This course introduces the student to the concept of multinational enterprises and the role of technology in the strategic management of these enterprises. This course focuses on opportunities to utilize technology transfer within a global business to meet the goals of an organization’s strategic plan. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MBA Foundation
► MBA6592 Management of Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation Processes This course presents specific system concepts, methodologies, and tools to strategically plan technology developments, to effectively manage core competencies, and to integrate these technologies into existing or future products in order to remain competitive in the world economy. It involves the Research and Development (R&D) manager in the strategic development process used in the front end of the business to provide future survival and growth for the organization as the lifecycle of existing products and/or services matures to obsolescence. Also introduced are the techniques used to stimulate and manage innovation in the workplace. Students will begin to develop a master’s project, which will be presented in the final specialization course. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MBA6591
► MBA6593 Business Administration Capstone This is an integrative course and the capstone for the General MBA program. The outcome is for students to develop a portfolio of decision-making methodologies to problems that draw on a range of skills from the individual courses preceding it. Students will also define and solve a business problem of their own choosing. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MBA6592
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School of Information Technology The Meritus University School of Information Technology was created to serve working adults in their respected fields without putting their careers on hold. Both employers and students want the experience to be rigorous, to have relevant content and context, and to be taught by the best mix of international and Canadian faculty. Case studies, simulations and team research lead the Meritus information technology student to think globally as they advance their understanding of both international issues and local challenges. Across all forms of enterprise, the skills required to predict, analyze, strategize and act are highly prized by today’s employers. Our aim is to provide relevant undergraduate and graduate programs for future information technology professionals. Cultural diversity and global focus differentiate Meritus University from the rest. Rigorous, market-relevant programs, taught by businesspractitioner faculty representing respected Canadian employers, offer a distinct advantage. A Meritus University School of Information Technology degree is a Canadian credential provincially recognized through the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC).
Bachelor of Information Technology Management Our BITM program will immerse you in the theories and diverse technical competencies that spell success in the field of information technology. The courses provide fundamental knowledge and applications in both the information systems function and system development – but the program also cultivates general business skills, as it builds your awareness of IT from a business perspective. The curriculum is designed to produce accomplished graduates with the competencies, knowledge, skills, and attitudes so eagerly sought in the globalized IT workplace. It can drive career growth or form the basis for future graduate studies. The program, course objectives and competencies have been benchmarked against key guidelines, enabling students to develop and demonstrate competencies in the five main IT areas: Business Systems Development, Programming and Operating Systems, Databases, Networks and Telecommunications, and the Internet. 37
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Core Subjects Description of Program Objectives Graduates of the BITM program will be ideally equipped to become business leaders in the Information Technology sector and will be able to demonstrate competency in the following areas: Utilization of the system development life cycle methodology to define system requirements and project scope. Application of basic programming skills in Java™, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, and database management. ► Implementation of Web-based solutions for e-commerce projects. ► Development of rational and creative solutions for an organization’s business information technology needs. ► Differentiation between operating systems and their benefits in various environments. ► Contribution to the design and implementation of telecommunications and network systems. ► ►
Students pursuing the BITM degree without a specialization must successfully complete a total of 120 credits to graduate; of which 75 are the Core Course of Study for the BITM. 12 of these 75 credits fall under the four-course general management track. The remaining 45 credits are the General Studies (24 credits) and Electives (21 credits) courses. Students pursuing the BITM degree with a specialization in Visual Communications must successfully complete a total of 120 credits to graduate; of which 78 are the Core Course of Study for the BITM/VC. 15 of these 78 credits fall under the five-course specialization track. The remaining 42 credits are the General Studies (24 credits) and Electives (18 credits) courses. It must be noted that the General Studies courses must fall under specified subject categories including Communication Arts, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Math, and Science. Each BITM course is ten (10) weeks in length and three (3) credit hours. Students take two courses simultaneously. The BITM program is designed to allow you to take courses without breaks, but you will have the ability to schedule breaks between courses. Due to the flexible nature of the program, there are numerous potential starting dates throughout the year.
Core Subjects in sequential order ► CIS1119
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Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems
Project Management and Information Systems Development
This course introduces the fundamentals of computer systems and the role of information processing in today’s business environment. An overview is presented of information systems, systems development, operating systems and programming, database management, networking and telecommunications, and the Internet. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151
► MGT1130 Management Concepts This course explores the rich field of management in theory and practice, and as both a science and an art. The course also addresses the role of managers in the current world of rapid change, increased competitive forces, and increased expectations for the successful performance of employees and organizations. The focus is on some of the ways and means of achieving desired goals. Applications of concepts to current workplace issues will also be emphasized. The student will leave this course with a solid background in the nature and work of management and managers. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151
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This course provides the foundation for understanding the broad concepts of successful planning, organization, and implementation within the realm of Information Technology. This course uses real-world examples, and identifies common mistakes and pitfalls in project management. Topics covered include project scoping, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, tracking and controlling. The course also introduces the fundamental logic and design considerations addressed during system and application software development. It provides a solid background in information systems analysis and design techniques through a combination of theory and application. System Development will be the fundamental focus of the course. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119
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Programming Concepts
Database Management Systems
This course provides the conceptual foundation to develop computer software programs. Topics include program structure and syntax, documentation, input/output, constants and variables, calculations, logic structures, control structures, arrays, and design considerations. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119
In this course, emphasis is placed on understanding various database systems, their management, performance, and design. Additional topics include transforming data models into physical databases, SQL, database web connectivity, and security. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119, DBM2280
► CSS2250 Computer Architecture Fundamentals This course provides a conceptual foundation in the organization and operation of digital computers, including how major devices inside the digital computer operate, how operating systems link hardware and software with the user, and the management of computer system resources. Concentration is not on any particular operating system or hardware but rather on fundamental concepts that are applicable to a variety of architecture. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119
► POS2255 Operating Systems Fundamentals This course provides an introduction to operating systems (OS). Topics covered include operating system concepts, program execution, and operating system internals such as memory, processor, device, and file management. A variety of operating systems are compared. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119
► POS2206 Computer Programming Fundamentals This course introduces programming-comprehensive concepts and techniques in the context of business application development. Topics in this course show practical application of Java™ programming, including designing simple applications. The material covers Java™ applications, manipulating data, decision making, repetition, classes, menus, and arrays. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119, POS1170
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► CSS3330 Ethics in Information Technology This course provides an understanding of the legal and ethical issues associated with the use of information systems in business and society. The course also explores the development and implementation of information systems in ways that satisfy legal, ethical, and business requirements. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119
► RES3341 Business Research Evaluation Fundamentals This course integrates applied business research and descriptive statistics. Examination of the role of statistics in research, statistical terminology, the appropriate use of statistical techniques, and interpretation of statistical findings in business and business research will be the primary focus. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151
► POS3310 Introduction to Structural Query Language (SQL) This course covers Structured Query Language (SQL), which provides a unified language that lets you query, manipulate, or control data in a business applications environment. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, DBM2285
► NTC3360 Network and Telecommunications Fundamentals This course provides an overview of telecommunication systems in a business environment. Topics covered include voice communications, standards, transmissions, networks, and internetworking. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119
Database Concepts This course covers database concepts. Topics include data analysis, the principal data models with emphasis on the relational model, entity relationship diagrams, logical design, data administration and normalization. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119, POS1170
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Networking Strategies
Fundamentals of e-Business Technologies
This course provides an introduction to all the network fundamentals used in today’s departmental and enterprise computer systems. Topics include models and standards, architectures, topologies, protocols, management and security issues, and more. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119
This course examines the Internet and provides an integration of Information Technology subjects. Topics include the facilities, services, and trends of the Internet. The functions of Information Technology that support e-business are emphasized. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119, POS2207, DBM2285, POS3310
► NTC3361 Network and Telecommunications Intermediate This course provides an in-depth analysis of telecommunication systems in a business environment. Topics in this course include securing network resources, data transmission and remote access security, network design and disaster recovery, tele-data communication management and network design application. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119, NTC3360
► WEB4410 Web Programming Fundamentals This course covers the design and application of hypertext markup language (HTML), which is used to create documents on the World Wide Web. The topics include structure, presentation format, lists, links, images, tables, frames, and forms. This course will enable students to create Web pages. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119, POS1170
► POS3302 Object-Oriented Programming I This course introduces object-oriented programming in the context of business applications development. It develops the skills and knowledge necessary to produce event-driven programs with graphical user interfaces (GUI). Topics include standard Windows compatible forms, controls, and procedures. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119, POS1170
► WEB4431 Introduction to Extensible Markup Language (XML) This course extends Web programming to include XML. An emphasis is placed upon the appropriate use of XML as a programming tool. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119, WEB4410
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► CIS4600 Information Technology Security This course will introduce the concepts of Information Technology (IT) Security and its rationale. Content includes risk assessment, contingency planning, business resumption planning, backup schemes and implementation strategies, as well as an introduction to various types of invasive actions and prevention measures. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119, POS2207, DBM2285, POS3310
► BIT4480 Information Technology Capstone This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and apply learning from their professional programs of study in a comprehensive manner. Students will also assess the impact of their educational experiences on their ethical perspectives and critical thinking skills. Students will reflect on, and evaluate their personal and professional growth, the benefits of lifelong learning, and the impact of these elements on their future. 3 credits.
Prerequisite: This is the final capstone course. All Required Core courses and 4 of the 5 specialization courses in the BITM program must be fulfilled before taking this course.
Specializations BITM without Specialization General Management
ELECTIVE
Select any 4000 level Elective (below)
Elective Course Options ► CIS4450 Studies in Information Technology This course provides a synthesis of all preliminary Information Technology (IT) coursework to demonstrate foundation competency in all facets of the IT program. The course provides an application focus in which students demonstrate comprehension, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability within the context of real world applications. Current and future trends in the IT field are emphasized. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100 , PHL1151, MGT1130, CIS1119
► MGT4242 Corporate Culture This course is a study of the processes by which shared beliefs and expectations develop in private and public organizations; the effects of these beliefs and expectations on employees and organizational functioning; the transmission of culture to new employees; and problems and strategies in modifying an organizational culture. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130, MGT1131
► MGT4249 Continuous Improvement Process This course examines the concepts of continuous improvement and quality management, viewing quality as a systematic process that improves customer satisfaction. The course covers methodologies that will aid managers in assuring that the organization’s quality system is effectively meeting the organization’s continuous improvement goals. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
► MGT4270 Management and Supervision
► PHL4443
This course explores the roles of supervisors/managers within organizations. Emphasis is placed upon the application of supervisory functions in the effective management of employees. The course is designed to provide the student an opportunity to examine skills, techniques, and practices that may be used in the work environment to improve supervisory effectiveness. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL115, MGT1130
Human/Artificial Intelligence
► MGT4280
This is an introductory course in the philosophical considerations of human versus machine intelligence. This course examines the similarities and differences between human and artificial (computer or machine) intelligence from a philosophical point of view. Students learn to describe the practical and logical problems in comparing human and artificial intelligence. The significance of metaphor as a part of language and as a mode of thought is examined as it relates to the development of our concepts and perceptions of machines and what it means to be human. As a philosophy course, the material focuses on questions of the mind, on what it means to be human, on what it means to be intelligent, and on the social and ethical implications of future developments in artificial intelligence. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119
Business Research Applications This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and apply learning from their professional programs of study in a comprehensive manner. Students will also assess the impact of their educational experiences on their ethical perspectives and critical thinking skills. Students will reflect on and evaluate their personal and professional growth, the benefits of lifelong learning, and the impact of these elements on their future. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
► MGT4448 International Business Strategies This course analyzes the manager’s perspective in the fields of international payments, international trade, and investment. Emphasis is given to materials and concepts that illuminate the strategies, structure, practices, and effects of multinational enterprises. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, MGT1130
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Specializations BITM with Specialization in Visual Communications ► VCT4400 Introduction to Image Editing This course is an introduction to image editing and its role in the disciplines of web design, electronic publishing and multimedia development. An overview is presented on file formats, composition, colour, text design, retouching and manipulation of graphic and photographic images. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119
► VCT4410 Principles of Instructional Design This course presents principles of instructional design. An instructional design methodology is presented that includes requirements analysis, performance objectives, performance measures, instructional strategies, storyboarding, design specifications, development, implementation and evaluation. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119
► VCT4415 Principles of Web Design This course focuses on the principles of good web design and the essential role of the web designer in today’s business environment. Topics covered include layout, style, artistic quality, navigation, performance, communication, community, e-commerce and marketing. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119
► VCT4420 Fundamentals of Multimedia Development This course introduces the fundamentals of developing interactive, multimedia enriched content for delivery across alternative platforms such as the Internet, CDs and handheld devices. The focus is on the integration of animation, audio and video content to maximize communication. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119, VCT4415
► VCT4425 Integration and Design of Multimedia Technology This course examines multimedia. Emphasis is on multimedia development, design, and integration. Although multimedia tools are reviewed, the focus is not the mastery of the tools, but rather the appropriate use of the tools. 3 credits. Prerequisite: IDC1100, PHL1151, CIS1119, VCT4415
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Amount
When due
Application Fee (non-refundable)
$45.00
At the time of application
*Tuition per Credit (Undergraduate) $275.00
Due in accordance with the payment option* chosen in Financial Options Guide
*Tuition per Credit (Graduate) $600.00
Due in accordance with the payment option* chosen in Financial Options Guide
$75.00 Electronic Course Materials Fee (Undergraduate)
Due prior to the first class session of each course
Electronic Course Materials Fee (Graduate) $90.00
Due prior to the first class session of each course
* Meritus makes available two types of payment plans: Discounted: If you choose to pay the full tuition cost of the course or block at one time, you will receive a discount of 5 percent on your tuition. (This discount does not apply to resource fees). Installment: You may choose to pay course or block tuition in three equal installments. The last installment is due before your course is completed. (The installment plan does not apply to resource fees which must be paid at the same time as your first installment payment). For further information on financial options, please visit www.MeritusU.ca
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We provide students with the tools to succeed so they can communicate well, think critically, work in teams and understand how to manage information and technology. We believe that this process creates tech-savvy, collaborative learners who are prepared for the challenges of the modern workplace.
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Admission Requirements
Meritus University welcomes applicants, of all nationalities, from all over the world. John Crossley Undergraduate Students
Canadian Students
If you’re applying for the BBA and BITM programs, you must meet the following admission requirements:
Meritus welcomes applications from residents of New Brunswick, as well as residents from other Canadian provinces and territories. Canadian applicants are required to meet the following minimum requirements and must also meet, if applicable, subject-specific requirements for their chosen program.
High school graduation or G.E.D. certificate. A minimum equivalent of one (1) year of full-time, post-high school work experience with exposure to organizational systems and management processes is required OR a cumulative minimum High School G.P.A. of 2.0 (or foreign equivalent). ► All applicants must currently be employed or have access to a suitable work environment for the completion of course assignments. ► ►
Graduate Students If you’re applying for the MBA program, you must meet the following admission requirements: An undergraduate degree or a comparable equivalent from a provincially recognized institution of higher education in Canada, or a 3-year Applied degree from a provincially accredited college, or a foreign institution recognized/accredited by that country’s Ministry or Department of Education. ► A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on the undergraduate degree posted transcript. ► A minimum equivalent of two (2) years of full-time, post high school work experience with exposure to organizational systems and management processes. ► All applicants must currently be employed or have access to a suitable work environment for the completion of course assignments. ►
A completed and signed application A signed Enrolment/Disclosure agreement ► Demonstration of English proficiency ► Students residing in Canada must meet one of the following requirements: i. Be a legal resident of Canada ii. Be a landed immigrant iii. Have a valid visa that does not prohibit educational studies ► ►
International Students If you’re applying with educational credentials or coursework completed outside Canada, you’ll need to receive a favourable evaluation, performed either by an approved credentials evaluation service or by the Office of Admissions and Records. You must also fulfill all other admission requirements. Documentation of your foreign education and the official evaluation report must be submitted with the admission file.
Military Personnel Meritus University’s Military Support Team can point you in the right direction to learn about the educational reimbursement programs available to Canadian Forces members, to Base/Wing Personnel Selection Offices for education/career counseling, or to Individual Learning Plan (ILP) resources. Meritus University also completes a Prior Learning Assessment for current or retired military personnel.
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