MSCI 100 Management Engineering Concepts
An introduction to the methods and principles of management engineering. Written, graphical, and oral forms of technical communication. Engineering graphics fundamentals of projection, computer-aided design, freehand sketching, and the interpretation of technical drawings. Introduction to quantitative methods of data analysis, planning, forecasting, decision modeling, and work flow analysis. Engineering design, including a management process design project with small groups. Aspects of the engineering profession including ethics, safety, and intellectual property. Professional development including résumé skills, interview skills, and preparation for co-op terms.
MSCI 131 Work Design and Facilities Planning
The course introduces fundamental concepts in two main areas: The first is work analysis and design where work methods design, motion and time study, and work sampling are covered. The second covers basic concepts in facilities planning such as process analysis, flow design, facility location and layout, and material handling systems. Students will apply these concepts in design activities in labs and projects.
MSCI 211 Organizational Behaviour
Introduction to the concepts of learning, person perception, attitudes and motivation in an organization. Consideration of communication, roles, norms and decision making within a group. Discussion of power, control, leadership and management in light of the above concepts.
MSCI 240 Algorithms and Data Structures
Design and analysis of data structures and algorithms. Mathematical and conceptual analysis of algorithms for set operations, sorting, graphs, and priority queues. Comparison of algorithms on different data structures. Algorithmic and data structural solutions to common engineering problems in computer science. Mathematical analysis of space and time complexity as well as other forms of computational complexity in algorithms.
MSCI 252 Probability and Statistics for Engineers
This course introduces fundamental concepts in probability and statistics. It covers topics in probability, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, sampling, and introductory linear regression. Students are exposed to software packages that enable statistical analysis.
MSCI 261 Engineering Economics: Financial Management for Engineers
Introductory Finance: time value of money, cash flow analysis. Investment evaluation methods: present worth, annual worth and internal rate of return. Depreciation models and asset replacement analysis. The impact of inflation, taxation, uncertainty and risk on investment decisions.
MSCI 262 Managerial and Cost Accounting
This course provides students with an understanding of how costs are calculated and allocated within an organization. The focus is on developing an understanding of how all aspects of engineering impact the cost structure of an organization, and how these costs are analyzed and used in corporate planning and decision making processes.
MSCI 263 Managerial Economics
This course introduces students to key concepts in microeconomics and macroeconomics, with an emphasis on applications to managerial decision-making. Topics from microeconomics include: basic analysis of supply and demand, demand functions and the theory of consumer behaviour, production functions, cost functions, and market structures. Topics from macroeconomics include: national accounting, inflation, unemployment, balance of payments, foreign exchange.
MSCI 271 Advanced Calculus and Numerical Methods
This course introduces students to first and second order ordinary differential equations, vector calculus, and numerical methods for solution of systems of equations and ordinary differential equations. Applications in Management Engineering are emphasized.
MSCI 311 Organizational Design and Technology
The focus of this course is on the procedures and variables involved in the design and redesign of organizations. Issues such as departmentation, differentiation, integration, internal politics, innovation, authority and control are discussed in the context of the underlying technology of the organization. Emphasis will be placed on how one designs both the technical and the organizational systems to ensure their compatibility, noting the effects that one has on the other.
MSCI 331 Introduction to Optimization
This first course in optimization uses a quantitative approach to problem solving involving, mathematical modelling and formulations, solution methods, and output analysis. Students are introduced to a variety of practical problem formulations in Management and Engineering, a number of solution methods, including, but not limited to linear optimization, network models, project management, and decision analysis. Students are also involved in a group project, where they go through conceptual and operational model design, analytical solution, output analysis, and recommendation.
MSCI 346 Database Systems
Design and implementation of database solutions to common engineering and management problems. Multiple analytical methods for choosing optimal database designs. Topics include relational database design, data definition, entity modeling, structured query language and emerging types of database systems.
MSCI 421 Strategic Management of Technology
This course covers (a) the competitive strategy that a firm uses in its product markets, and (b) the firm's organizational strategy, i.e., how the firm organizes to meet its objectives. The course will be taught from an economic perspective, but findings from other social sciences will also be presented along with their impact on the strategy-making and implementation process. A special focus will be placed on technology firms.
MSCI 422 Economic Impact of Technological Change and Entrepreneurship
This course is designed to analyse the impact of technological change and entrepreneurship at a firm and societal level, primarily in terms of the economic antecedents and consequences of new technology. The scope of the course ranges from the study of the determination of productivity and its effect on economic growth to the determination of innovative activity and performance. Prereq: (One of CIVE 292, ECON 101, ENVE 292, MSCI 261, SYDE 331) and (One of BIOL 460, CHE 220, CIVE 224, ECE 316, ECON 221, ENVE 224, ENVS 271, 277, 278, ISS 250R, KIN 222, MSCI 252, ME 202, MTE 201, NE 115, PSCI 214, PSYCH 292, REC 371, 371A, SOC 280, STAT 202, 204, 206, 211, 221, 231, 241, SYDE 214) and level at least 3A.
MSCI 431 Stochastic Models and Methods
Introduction to Operations Research models and methods for problems with random, stochastic and probabilistic components. Topics include birth and death processes, branching processes, waiting line models, and Markov decision processes. Applications include, the design, modelling, and analysis of service and manufacturing systems, with emphasis on important functions such as queueing, inventory, reliability, equipment replacement, and maintenance.
MSCI 432 Production and Service Operations Management
Introduction to management, planning, and control decisions in manufacturing and service settings using quantitative approaches. Topic areas include production, inventory, distribution, quality control, facilities layout, and process design. Students are exposed to a number of examples and case studies, and work on a project that involves analysis and discussion of improved designs.
MSCI 442 Impact of Information Systems on Organizations and Society
This course is designed to familiarize the student with issues related to the impact of computer-based technologies on individual jobs, organizations, and broader societal level. Particular emphasis will be placed on critical examination of various issues including privacy, security, ethical concern and professional responsibilities.
MSCI 444 Information Systems Analysis and Design
The course is intended to provide students with the knowledge of the theory and practice of information systems development stages, techniques and methodologies. Course topics may include: requirements analysis, structured and object-oriented design techniques and system implementation strategies.
MSCI 452 Decision Making Under Uncertainty
This course deals with normative, descriptive, and prescriptive theories of decision making under uncertainty. It begins with analytical models such as decision trees, Bayes Theorem and Bayesian revision, value of information, basic utility theory and multi-attribute decision making. The course continues with an examination of how these theories can fail to predict actual decision making behavior. This course applies the concepts of decision-making to managerial and consumer behavior as well as behavior in negotiations.
MSCI 454 Technical Entrepreneurship
Technical entrepreneurship is examined considering the role of independent business, entrepreneurial behaviour, types of business and enterprises, business structure, sources of venture concepts and capital, company operation and control, and business start-up.