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SFU
MEMORANDUM
Dean of Graduate Studies
Maggie
Benston
StudentServices
Centre 1100
8888 University Drive
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Canada V5A 1S6
TEL 778.782.3042
FAX 778.782.3080
www.sfu.ca/Dean-
(iradStudies
attention
Senate
date
from
Wade Parkhouse, Dean of Graduate
No.
RE:
Studies
Beedie School of Business
6 March 2013
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For information:
Acting under delegated authority at its meeting of 4 March 2013, SGSC approved the following
curriculum revision:
Effective Date is Fall 2013
Beedie School of Business
a) Master of Business Administration
|GS2013.09]
1.
Minorcourse changes with applicable calendarchange:
Change of description: BUS 703-3 Managerial Economics
Change of title, description: BUS 704-3
Change of description: BUS 708-3 Financial Management
Change
of description: BUS 709-3 Managing Information
Change
of description: BUS 727-0 Internship
b) Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
1. Calendar changes to existing GDBA
i) Change to Admission requirements
ii) Change to Application requirements
iii)
Addition to program requirements: BUS 561-2 Special Topics (existing course)
2.
i)
ii)
Special Cohort (GDBA) in Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship
GDBA calendar language
New courses:
BUS 563-4 Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
BUS 564-4 Innovation and
Design
Thinking
BUS 565-4 Social Entrepreneurship Field Project
SIMON PHASER UNIVERSITY
ENGAGING THE WORLD
SFU
BEEDIE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
To: Wade Parkhouse, Dean of Graduate Studies
From: Colleen Collins, Associate Dean, Graduate Programs
Date: February 15, 2013
Re: MBA Course Description Change and Title Change
GS2013.09
Memo
The MBA program would like to change the course descriptions of the following courses:
Bus 703 Managerial Economics
BUS 704 Leadership and Groups (Title and Description)
iii.
BUS 708 Financial Management
iv.
Bus 709 Managing Information
v.
Bus 727 Internship
The MBA program would also like to change the title of Bus 704 Leadership and Groups
to Bus 704 Leadership and Teamwork. The calendar change below reflects the change
of course title for Bus 704.
From Spring 2013:
To Fall 2013:
Application
Application
Students can apply online at Simon Fraser
Students can apply online at Simon Fraser
University's online graduate studies application for
University's online graduate studies application
admission, found at www.sfu.ca/dean-
for admission, found at www.sfu.ca/dean-
qradstudies/future/application process.
qradstudies/future/application process.
Admission is based on the following.
Admission is
based on the following.
• MBA program application essay found at
• MBA program application essay found at
http://www.beedie.sfu.ca/mba.
http://www.beedie.sfu.ca/mba.
•
official undergraduate transcripts mailed
• official
undergraduate transcripts mailed
directly from
the granting institution
directly from
the granting institution
•
a resume
•
a resume
• three confidential letters of reference sent
• three confidential letters of reference
directly from the referees, preferably from
sent directly from the referees, preferably
supervisors or former professors
from supervisors or former professors
• graduate management admission test
• graduate management admission test
(GMAT) results
(GMAT) results
• applicants whose primary language is not
• applicants whose primary language is
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English, or whose previous education was
not English, or whose previous education
conducted in another language, must
was conducted in another language,
submit evidence of satisfactory completion
must submit evidence of satisfactory
of a standardized English test that is
completion of a standardized English test
acceptable to the University (see graduate
that is acceptable to the University (see
general regulation 1.3.12).
graduate general regulation 1.3.12).
• interview (shortlisted candidates only)
• interview
(shortlisted candidates only)
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade
average (GPA) (B average) and complete a
point average (GPA) (B average) and complete
minimum of 56 units from the following list including
a minimum of 56 units from the following list
a comprehensive examination
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including a comprehensive examination's©
•
BUS 702 Marketing Management (3)
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• BUS 703 Managerial Economics (3)
•
BUS 702 Marketing Management (3)
• BUS 704 Leadership and Groups (3)
BUS
• BUS 703 Managerial Economics (3)
704 Leadership and Teamwork (3)
• BUS 704 Leadership and Teamwork (3)
•
BUS 705 Financial/Managerial Accounting
•
BUS 705 Financial/Managerial
(3)
Accounting (3)
• BUS
706 Data and Decisions (3)
•
BUS
706 Data and Decisions (3)
• BUS
707 Business Ethics (2)
•
BUS 707 Business Ethics (2)
• BUS 708 Financial Management (3)
•
BUS 708 Financial Management (3)
•
BUS
709 Managing Information (3)
•
BUS 709 Managing Information (3)
• BUS
710 Managing Global Enterprises (3)
•
BUS
710 Managing Global Enterprises
•
BUS 711 Negotiation and Conflict
(3)
Resolution (3)
•
BUS 711 Negotiation and Conflict
•
BUS 712 Managing a Globalized Workforce
Resolution (3)
(2)
•
BUS 712 Managing a Globalized
•
BUS
714 Entrepreneurship (3)
Workforce (2)
• BUS
715 Operations Management (3)
• BUS
714 Entrepreneurship (3)
• BUS716Sustainability(3)
• BUS 715 Operations Management (3)
•
BUS
718 Business Strategy (3)
•
BUS 716 Sustainability (3)
• BUS 719 Managing People (3)
•
BUS 718 Business Strategy (3)
• BUS 720 Special Topics in Business
• BUS 719 Managing People (3)
Administration (2)
•
BUS
720 Special Topics in Business
•
BUS 721 Special Topics in Business
Administration (2)
Administration (3)
•
BUS 721 Special Topics in Business
• BUS 722 Special Topics in Business
Administration (3)
Administration (4)
•
BUS 722 Special Topics in Business
•
BUS 723 Introduction to Managerial
Administration (4)
Thought (2)
•
BUS 723 Introduction to Managerial
•
BUS
724 Organizational Analysis (2)
Thought (2)
•
BUS 725 Cross Cultural Experience (2)
•
BUS 724 Organizational Analysis (2)
• BUS 726 Business Innovation and
• BUS 725 Cross Cultural Experience (2)
Creativity (2)
•
BUS 726 Business Innovation and
•
BUS 727 MBA Internship (0) or
Creativity (2)
•
BUS 728 Research Internship * (0)
•
BUS 727 MBA Internship (0) or
•
BUS
729 Comprehensive Examination (2)
•
BUS
728 Research Internship * (0)
•
BUS 729 Comprehensive Examination
*for students entering the PhD program
(2)
Graduate diploma in business administration
graduates
may apply for course waivers for BUS
702, 703, 705, 706, 707, 708, 719. A minimum 3.0
CGPA in that diploma program is required.
*for students entering the PhD program
Graduate diploma in business administration
graduates may apply for course waivers for BUS
702, 703, 705, 706, 707, 708, 719. A minimum
3.0 CGPA in that diploma program is required.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Dr. Colleen Collins
Associate Dean, Segal Graduate School
Beedie School of Business
Simon Fraser University
778-782-5195
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Graduate Course Minor Change Form
This form is for an SFU department or program to request a minor change to an existing graduate course. After approval
and signature by the faculty graduate studies committee, this form should be forwarded to the Dean of Graduate Studies
for approval by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee [SGSC). SGSC will forward the approval to Senate for information.
•••DEPARTMENT
Department / School / Program
Business
Contact name
Sharan Girn
Contact email
sharang@sfu.ca
Please revise the following elements of the indicated graduate course:
• Catalogue number
D Units • Title 0 Description
• Other:
Mm*
CURRENT COURSE
Please complete
only the fields to
be changed.
Program (eg. L3ST)
Bus
Number [eg. 810)
703
Units (eg. 4|
3
Course title [max 80 characters)
Short title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Course description for SFU Calendar • see attached
Applications of economic theory to business problems.
The importance of economic models and quantitative
applications will be explained.
Topics include demand,
cost and productivity analysis; the analysis of market
structure and firm strategy;
and the analysis of risk,
uncertainty and information
Available course components • Lecture • Seminar
• Laboratory
• Practicum
• Online •
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or
vulnerable adults [If the "Yes" box is checked, all students and
instructors will require criminal record checks)
• Yes rjNo
Grading basis
• Graded • Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory-
Din Progress/ Complete •
Prerequisites (ifany)
This is combined with an undergrad course.
QYes • No
Course number and units:
____________
Additional course requirements for graduate students
•••APPROVALS
Colleen Collins
Facutt
me
Signatur
Senate graduate studies committee name
Signature
_0
warn
REVISED COURSE
Please
complete
only the fields to be changed.
Program (eg. LBST)
Number (eg. 810]
Units (eg. 4)
Course title (max 80 characters!
Short title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters]
Course description for SFU Calendar • see attached
Application of economic concepts to tactical
and strategic business decision-making for
managers.
Available course components • Lecture • Seminar
• Laboratory •Practicum
• Online
•
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or
vulnerable adults [If the "Yes" box is checked, all students and
instructors will require criminal record checks)
• Yes QNo
Grading basis
• Graded
• Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
• in Progress/Complete
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Prerequisites [if any)
This is combinedwith an undergrad course. QYes
QNo
Course number and units:
_____
Additional course requirements for graduate students
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Date
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Graduate Course Minor Change Form
This form isfor an SFU department orprogram to request a minor change to an existing graduate course. After approval
and signature by the faculty graduate studies committee, this form should be forwarded to the Dean of Graduate Studies
for approval by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee (SGSC). SGSC will forward the approval to Senate for information.
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Department/ School / Program
Business
Contact name
Sharan Girn
Contact email
sharang@sfu.ca
Please revise the following elements of the indicated graduate course:
• Catalogue number
• Units
0 Title
0 Description
• Other:
•_•
CURRENT COURSE
Please complete only the fields to be changed.
Program (eg. LBST)
Bus
Number (eg. 810)
704
Units (eg.
k)
3
Course title (max 80 characters!
Leadership and Groups
Short title [appears on transcripts, max 25 characters}
Course description for SFU Calendar • see attacned
Using laboratory education methods, this course will
provide students with personalized feedback and coaching
on interpersonal skills. Skills like leadership, coaching,
team building, persuading, negotiating and managing
conflict will be refined. Students will also be exposed to
methods in observing and influencing group processes.
Available course components • Lecture • Seminar
• Laboratory
D Practicum
• Online •
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or
vulnerable adults [Ifthe "Yes" box is checked, all students and
instructors will require criminal record checks)
• Yes DNo
Grading basis
• Graded
•
Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
• in Progress/Complete
•
Prerequisites [if any)
This is combined with an undergrad course.
DYes
DNo
Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
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APPROVALS
Colleen Collins
Faculty-araojjate sti|di€6«c
ame
Signature
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Senate graduate studies committee name
Signature
••.•REVISED
COURSE
Please complete only the fields to be changed.
Program leg. LBST)
Number [eg. 810)
Units (eg.
h)
Course title (max 80 characters)
Leadership and Teamwork
Short title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Course description for SFU Calendar • see attached
Understanding dynamics and leadership of
successful teams.
Available course components • Lecture • Seminar
• Laboratory • Practicum
• Online
•
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or
vulnerable adults (If the "Yes" boxis checked, all students and
instructors will require criminal record checks)
• Yes
• No
Grading basis
• Graded
• Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
• In Progress/Complete •__________
Prerequisites (ifany)
This is combined with an undergrad course.
• Yes
• No
Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
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Date/'
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SIMON PRASIsR UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Graduate Course Minor Change Form
This form is for an SFU department or program to request a minor change to an existing graduate course. After approval
and signature by the faculty graduate studies committee, this form should be forwarded to the Dean of Graduate Studies
for approval by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee ISGSC). SGSC will forward the approval to Senate for information.
DEPARTMENT
Department / School / Program
Business
Contact name
Sharan Girn
Contact email
sharang@sfu.ca
Please revise the following elements of the indicated graduate course:
• Catalogue number
• Units
• Title
• Description
•Other:
CURRENT COURSE
Please complete only the fields to be changed.
Program (eg. LBS"
Bus
Number (eg. 810)
708
Course title [max 80 characters)
Units (eg. 4)
3
Short title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Course description for SFU Calendar • see attached
An overview of investment and financing
decisions of the
firm, including valuation, capital
expenditures, financial markets, dividend and
financial policy. Prerequisite: BUS 705
Available course components • Lecture • Seminar
• Laboratory •Practicum
• Online •
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or
vulnerable adults (If the "Yes" box is checked, all students and
instructors will require criminal record checks)
• Yes
QNo
G-ading basis
• Graded
•
Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
• In Progress / Complete
•
Prerequisites (ifany)
This is combined with an undergrad course.
QYes
QNo
Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
Colleen Collins
Faculty graduate studies committee name
Signature
Peter Liljedahl
Senate graduate studies committee name
Signature
• REVISED COURSE
Please complete only the fields to be changed.
Program (eg. LBST)
Number (eg. 810)
Units (eg.
A\
Course title (max 80 characters)
Short title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters!
Course description for SFU Calendar • see attached
Financial management issues including
financial analysis, diagnosis of short-term
funding needs, financial structure, cost of
capital and valuation.
Available course components • Lecture • Seminar
• Laboratory
• Practicum
• Online
•
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or
vulnerable adults (If the "Yes" box is checked, all students and
instructors will require criminal record checks)
•
Yes DNo
Grading basis
• Graded
•Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
• in Progress/ Complete
•_
Prerequisites (if any)
This is combined with an undergrad course.
DYes
QNo
Course number and units:
..
Additional course requirements for graduate students
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SIMON 1'RASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Graduate Course Minor Change Form
This form isfor an SFU department or program to request a minor change to an existing graduate course. After approval
and signature by the faculty graduate studies committee, this form should be forwarded to the Dean of Graduate Studies
for approval by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee (SGSC). SGSC will forward the approval to Senate for information.
^DEPARTMENT
Department / School / Program
Business
Contact name
Sharan Girn
Contact email
sharang@sfu.ca
Please revise the following elements of the indicated graduate course:
• Catalogue number
• Units
• Title
0Description
•Other:
•••CURRENT
COURSE
Please complete only the fields
to be
changed.
Program (eg. L3ST)
Bus
Number (eg. 810)
709
Course title (max 80 characters)
Units (eg. 4)
3
Short title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Course description for SFU Calendar • see attached
This course will introduce students to the theories and
practices concerning the management and the application
of Information Technology (IT) in organizations. Skills in
analyzing complex situations in a holistic manner will be
reinforced through the use of case methods. Technical
aspects of information technology will be discussed.
Available course components • Lecture • Seminar
• Laboratory
• Practicum
• Online
•
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or
vulnerable adults (Ifthe "Yes" box is checked, all students and
instructors will require criminal record checks)
• Yes QNo
Grading basis
• Graded
• Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
• in Progress / Complete • .
Prerequisites [if any)
This is comoined with an undergrad course.
• Yes
• No
Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
•-•approval:
Colleen Collins
Facu
ame
Signature
PeteTtlfjTOffr
Senate graduate studies committee name
Signature
REVISED COURSE
Please complete only the fields to be changed.
Program (eg. LBST)
Number (eg. 810)
Units (eg.
A)
Course title (max 80 characters)
Short title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Course description for SFU Calendar • see attached
An introduction to the theories and practices of
managing information technology. Uses
case
studies to analyze complex situations and
develop skills necessary to select, deploy and
use information systems.
Available course components • Lecture • Seminar
• Laboratory
• Practicum
DOnline
•
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or
vulnerable adults (If the "Yes" boxis checked, all students and
instructors will require criminal record checks)
• Yes QNo
Grading basis
• Graded
• Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
• In Progress/Complete •
Prerequisites (ifany)
This is combined with an undergrad course.
DYes
QNo
Course number ana units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
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SIMON FKASBR UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Graduate Course Minor Change Form
This form is for an SFU department orprogram to request a minor change to an existing graduate course. After approval
and signature by the faculty graduate studies committee, this form should beforwarded to the Dean of Graduate Studies
for approval by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee (SGSC). SGSC will forward the approval to Senate for information.
•••DEPARTMENT
Department / School / Program
Business
Contact name
Sharan Girn
Contact email
sharang@sfu.ca
Please revise the following elements of the indicated graduate course:
• Catalogue number
• Units
• Title
__| Description
•Other:
0[
RRENT COURSE
Please complete only the
fields to be
changed.
Program (eg. L3ST)
Bus
Number (eg. 810)
727
Course title (max 80 characters)
Units (eg. 4)
0
Short title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Course description for SFU Calendar • see attached
Two to eight month internship is for the MBA students and takes
place intheirlastsemester. Approved entrepreneurial projects will
also be accepted. The associate directors of the Business Career
Management Centre must be contacted prior to registration for this
course. Students must be current graduate students in the MBA
program, and must have a CGPA and previous SGPA of at least
3.0.
Available course components • Lecture •Seminar
• Laboratory
• Practicum
• Online
•
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or
vulnerable adults (Ifthe "Yes" box is chocked, all students and
instructors will require criminal record checks)
• Yes
rjNo
Grading basis
• Graded
• Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
• In Progress/Complete
•
Prerequis:tes (if any)
This is combined with an undergrad course.
• Yes
• No
Course number and units:
Additionalcourse requirements for graduate students
APPROVALS
Colleen Collins
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Please complete only
the fields
to be changed.
Program leg. LBST)
Number (eg. 810)
Units (eg. 4)
Course title (max 80 characters)
Short title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Course description for SFU Calendar • see attached
Final term internships or approved
entrepreneurial projects.
Available course components • Lecture • Seminar
• Laboratory
•Practicum
• Online
•
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or
vulnerable adults (If the "Yes" box is checked, all students and
instructors will require criminal record checks]
• Yes DNo
Grading basis
• Graded
• Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
• in Progress/Complete
•____
Prerequisites (if any)
This is combined with an undergrad course.
OYes
DNo
Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
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SFU
BEEDIE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Memo
To: Wade Parkhouse, Dean of Graduate Studies
From: Colleen Collins, Associate Dean, Graduate Programs
Date: February 1, 2013
Re: GDBA Program Calendar Change
The SFU GDBA Program would like to request the following changes to the academic
calendar:
i.
Under the
Admission Requirements
section, remove both "A university course in
mathematics or statistics is required.*" and "*Students in Aboriginal Business and
Leadership Cohort will fulfill the math/stat requirement as part of the program."
ii.
Under the
Application
section, remove "(mailed directly from the referees)" from
the fourth bullet
iii.
Under the
Application
section, remove the seventh bullet "a recent passport style
photograph"
iv.
Under the
Application
section, remove from the last bullet "shortlisted candidates
only" and replace it with
(if required)
v.
Under the
Program Requirements
section, add the following course:
BUS 561
Special Topics (2)
From:
Admission Requirements
The basic entry qualification is a degree from a
recognized university in an area other than
business, commerce or equivalent. A university
course in mathematics or statistics is required.*
Candidates must be computer literate and familiar
with the Internet. The program requires a strong
command of the English language. Applications are
assessed as they are received.
* Students in Aboriginal Business and Loadorship
Cohort
will fulfill the math/stat requirement as part
of the program.
^
To:
Admission Requirements
The basic entry qualification is a degree from a
recognized university in an area other than
business, commerce or equivalent. Candidates
must be computer literate and familiar with the
Internet. The program requires a strong
command of the English language. Applications
are assessed as they are received.
Application
Students can apply online at Simon Fraser
Application
Students can apply online at Simon Fraser
University's online Graduate Studies application for
admission, found at www.sfu.ca/dean-
qradstudies/future/application process
Candidates submit the following documentation:
GDBA program application essay found at
http://beedie.sfu.ca/Qdba
officialtranscript of undergraduate grades
(mailed directly from the granting institution)
resume
three confidential letters of reference
(mailed directly from tho roforoos),
preferably from supervisors or former
professors
for the Aboriginal Business and Leadership
cohort, current Business experience
(minimum ten years) related to Aboriginal
Business and Leadership
applicants whose primary language is not
English, or whose previous education was
conducted in another language, must
submit evidence of satisfactory completion
of a standardized English test that is
acceptable to the University (see graduate
general regulation 1.3.12).
a rocont pasoport Gtylo photograph
interview (shortliotod candidates only
if
required)
Program Requirements
Students complete 24 units chosen from
•
BUS 510 Financial and Managerial
Accounting (4)
•
BUS 552 Managerial Economics (4)
•
BUS 553 Quantitative Business Methods (2)
•
BUS 554 Management Information Systems
(2)
•
BUS 555 Managerial Finance (4)
•
BUS 556 Marketing Management (4)
• BUS 557 Human Relations
Management/Organization Behavior (4)
University's online Graduate Studies application
for admission, found at www.sfu.ca/dean-
gradstudies/future/application process
Candidates submit the following documentation:
•
GDBA program application essay found
at http://beedie.sfu.ca/gdba
•
official transcript of undergraduate
grades (mailed directly from the granting
institution)
• resume
• three confidential letters of reference,
preferably from supervisors or former
professors
• for the Aboriginal Business and
Leadership cohort, current Business
experience (minimum ten years) related
to Aboriginal Business and Leadership
• applicants whose primary language is
not English, or whose previous education
was conducted in another language,
must submit evidence of satisfactory
completion of a standardized English test
that is acceptable to the University (see
graduate general regulation 1.3.12).
•
interview (if required)
Program Requirements
Students complete 24 units chosen from
BUS 510 Financial and Managerial
Accounting (4)
BUS 552 Managerial Economics (4)
BUS 553 Quantitative Business Methods
(2)
BUS 554 Management Information
Systems (2)
BUS 555 Managerial Finance (4)
BUS 556 Marketing Management (4)
BUS 557 Human Relations
Management/Organization Behavior (4)
BUS 558 SpecialTopics*(3)
BUS 559 Special Topics*(4)
BUS 560 Directed Studies*(3)
BUS 561 Special Topics (2)
'requires prior permission of the academic
•
BUS 558 Special Topics (3)
•
BUS 559 Special Topics*(4)
•
BUS 560 Directed Studies*(3)
•
BUS 561 Special Topics (2)
Requires prior permission of the academic director
Courses from the other master of business
administration programs or other programs may be
used as substitutes for these courses at the
discretion of the academic chair.
director
Courses from the other master of business
administration programs or other programs may
be used as substitutes for these courses at the
discretion of the academic chair.
Ifyou have any further questions or concerns, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Dr. Colleen Collins
Associate Dean, Segal Graduate School
Beedie School of Business
Simon Fraser University
778-782-5195
SFU
BEEDIE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MGITIO
To: Wade Parkhouse, Dean of Graduate Studies
From: Colleen Collins, Associate Dean, Graduate Programs
Date: March 14,2013
Re: Proposal of new GDBA Cohort in Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The GDBA program would like to implement a new cohort in Social Innovation and
Entrepreneurship to commence in the Fall 2013 semester (please see the GDBA Cohort
in Social Innovation
and Entrepreneurship proposal).
The GDBA program would like to request the addition of the following new courses as
part of the required courses for the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship cohort
(please see the New Course forms, course outlines and Curriculum vitae of faculty):
BUS 563 Social Entrepreneurship (4)
BUS 564 Innovation & Design (4)
BUS 565 Field Project Outline (4)
The GDBA Program would like to request the following academic calendar language
changes to reflect the new cohort as noted above and below:
•
Include the following description regarding the new GDBA Cohort in Social
Innovation and Entrepreneurship before "Admission Requirements":
The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship cohort of the GDBA
provides knowledge and experience to interested students from a
variety of disciplinary backgrounds to create new social ventures
and enhance the success of existing ones. The program builds upon
the existing GDBA offerings in core business knowledge and
supplements them with knowledge and experiential learning
opportunities specific to social ventures. It will bring together
faculty knowledgeable in social innovation and social
entrepreneurship with community partners who will participate in
class sessions as well as the field study
•
Add the following new courses to the list of courses offered:
o
BUS 563 Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation (4)
o
BUS 564 Innovation and Design Thinking (4)
o
BUS 565 Social Entrepreneurship Field Project (4)
• Add asterisk to the following courses which are listed under the
courses offered:
o
BUS 510 Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)**
o
BUS 555 Managerial Finance(4)**
o
BUS 556 Marketing Management (4)**
o
BUS 563 Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation (4)***
o
BUS 564 Innovation and Design Thinking (4)***
o
BUS 565 Social Entrepreneurship Field Project (4)***
•
After the list of courses offered, add the following notation to explain the double
and triple asterisk (** / ***):
**required
courses for successful completion of the Social
Innovation and Entrepreneurship cohort of the GDBA program
***open only to students in the Social Innovation and
Entrepreneurship cohort and required for successful completion
Ifyou have any further questions or concerns, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Dr. Colleen Collins
Associate Dean, Segal Graduate School
Beedie School of Business
Simon Fraser University
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BEEDIE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Proposal for a
Cohort of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration in Social
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Beedie School of Business
1. CREDENTIAL TO BE AWARDED:
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
2. LOCATION OF THE PROGRAM:
The program will be offered in an online format during any term and in a face to face intensive
format at the Segal Graduate School, normally in a single term.
3. FACULTY OFFERING THE PROGRAM:
The Beedie School of Business
4. ANTICIPATED START DATE:
September 2013
5. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM:
Summary
The Beedie School of Business is proposing a new cohort version ofthe
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) in the area of Social
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, for students with an undergraduate degree in
a discipline
other than business, or currently enrolled in Masters or PhD
programs outside business.
The purpose ofthis program option is to provide
the knowledge and experience to interested students from a variety of
disciplinary backgrounds to create new social ventures and enhance the success
of existing ones. The program builds upon the existing GDBA offerings in core
business knowledge and supplements them with knowledge and experiential
learning opportunities specific to social ventures. It will bring together faculty
knowledgeable in social innovation and social entrepreneurship with
community partners who will participate in class sessions as well as the field
study.
It complements the non-credit certificate in Community Economic
Development from die Centre for SustainableCommunityDevelopment (SCD)
at SFU, which addresses how to ". ..build sustainable, local, robust
economies..." with a focus on community control, self-reliance, ecological
integrity and meaningful employment (SFU Certificatefor Community
Economic Development http://www.sfu.ca/cscd/professional-
programs/communitv-economic-develonment.html accessed Feb 11th, 2013).
While there are areas of intersection, the course offerings are different, and
Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation are distinctareasofstudy and
practice from Community Economic Development.
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The proposed diploma will consist of 6 courses (24 units) which is consistent with the existing
GDBA. It will be administered through Graduate Programs in the Beedie School of Business.
Background
Social entrepreneurship and innovation are recognized as a sub-discipline of entrepreneurship and
business. "A social entrepreneur is someone who recognizes a social problem and uses
entrepreneurial principles to organize, create, and manage a venture to make social change (a social
venture)....Whereas a business entrepreneur typically measures performance in profit and return, a
social entrepreneur focuses on creating social capital. Thus, the main aim of social entrepreneurship
is to further social and environmental goals." (Canadian Social Entrepreneurship Foundation
http://www.csef.ca/what is_a social entrepreneur.php accessed February 3, 2013)
This approach is consistent with many but not all non-profit organizations, hence the distinction
from non-profit management.
The goals of social ventures are social/ environmental as well as
financial.
Social entrepreneurship offerings are relatively new but no longer uncommon in business schools.
They range from courses (Concordia/ Molson Sustainable Business Strategy), to specializations
within MBA programs (University of Alberta sustainability stream; York/ Schulich sustainability
and non-profit concentrations, Duke University Social Entrepreneurship MBA concentration),
stand-alone experiential learning opportunities (e.g. UBC Sauder'sISIS fellows program for MBA
graduates, Stanford Social Innovation Fellows, Oxford Said School Skoll Social Entrepreneurship
Scholars, Chicago Booth, Social Entrepreneurship Lab is a course where students explore social
entrepreneurship first-hand by working with local non-profit enterprises and for-profit ventures that
havea social mission and make strategic recommendations to the participating organizations to
address their goals.
Experiential learning opportunities are a critical componentof the programmaticofferings. They
typically involveinternships, consulting projects, field projects/ labs as well as entrepreneurial
venture incubators/accelerators.
Schools offeringdiplomas include the following: York/ Schulich offers a diploma in Business and
the Environment for MBA students and recent MBA graduates; University
of Waterloo offers a
graduate Diploma in Social Innovation through their school of Environment, Enterprise and
Development thatis a series of 4 modules (17 days in total) that address social innovation, design
minking, team dynamics and scaling social innovation as well as a social innovation project to
design a social innovation strategy for a community based organization.
A numberof non-credit training programs exist, with examples including umbrella organizations
suchas Ashoka and the Canadian Social Entrepreneurship Foundation who offer a variety of short
seminars, workshops and boot camps, or multi-day workshops such as the SocialVenture Institute
offered by Hollyhock Centre on Cortez Island near Vancouver. However none have the academic
rigour and support of a Graduate Diploma.
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Purpose ofthe Graduate Certificate
The GDBA in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship will provide relevant business knowledge,
skills and experience for non-business graduates who seek to join established social ventures or start
new social ventures
or who are currently working in the sector and wish to enhance the success of
their organizations.
The program provides educational access to students who are limited by time or cost to undertake a
full MBA program. The combination of online courses offered every term and an intensive one term
experience mean that students can complete at least a portion
ofthe program while they are
currently enrolled in Masters and PhD programs or working post degree.
Oncethe students have gained the necessary skills in basicfunctions of business, learning will be
experiential and project-based. They will apply the business skills learned in course work and learn
to innovate in the social sphere through a process of rigorous in-depth research, creative redefinition
ofproblems, and iterative experimentation and business modelling.
The valueto the community arises from the diffusion of relevant knowledge of entrepreneurship
and innovation into the social sector- creating a community of well-trained leaders who bring
sound business practices to social change.
Requirements for Graduation
The minimum Universityrequirements for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Business
Administration are set out in the calendar.
The GDBA in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship is comprised of:
Threecourses currently offered in an on-line format in the existing GDBA program:
Bus 556 (4) Marketing Management;
Bus 510 (4) Financial and Managerial Accounting; and
Bus 555 (4) Managerial Finance; plus
One new course in social entrepreneurship and innovation offered either in an intensive session or
in an online format once per year directly in advance of the final projectfocused term:
Bus 563 (4) Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation;
Two additional courses in social entrepreneurship and innovation offered together in an integrated
delivery in one term:
Bus 564 (4) Innovation and Design Thinking;
Bus 565 (4) Social Entrepreneurship Field Project.
Priority admission would be to applicants currently in good standing in SFU Masters and PhD
programs outside Business. Forall others, admission would be competitive and based on existing
GDBA criteria.
TheField Project may consist of an independent social venture startup idea, or working with an
existing community partner. The focus of the courses and field project would include Aboriginal
entrepreneurship, Social and Environmental Sustainability, andHealth, though students mayalso
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bring their own interests and experience to the field project. Potential field project sponsors in the
region have been identified (e.g. Ecotrust Canada, Coast Opportunity Fund, Fraser Health, Science
World, Urban Systems, Dossier Creative). New ventures arising from the diploma may be eligible
for continued support in Beedie's Social Innovation Incubator.
Teaching Methods and Estimated Completion Time
Completion time can be a little as 2 terms or 4 terms of continuous enrollment depending on the
pace at which the student completes the online "core" courses. An introductory specialty course,
'SocialEntrepreneurship and Innovation' will also be available in an interactive online or intensive
format. The 'Social Entrepreneurship Field Project' and'Innovationand Design Thinking''classes
will be offered face to face in one highly integrated term.
Enrolment Plan and Fees
The GraduateDiploma in Business in SocialEntrepreneurship and Innovation is part ofthe existing
GDBA, which has a tuition of $619.90 per unit (2013/2014). Students would enroll in the existing
GDBA courses and the first offering of the specialty courses would occur in fall 2014. Student
support for the intensive specialty semester field projects may be available for students through
funding from the community partner organizations.
Resources Required to Implement the Program
•
Administrative support to identify and scope community field projects. (Fundedby project
sponsors or donors e.g. IVAN initiative from Vancity)
•
Library resources - existing journals are sufficient in entrepreneurship and social
entrepreneurship and social enterprise currently support courses within the faculty and the
semester in Dialogue City project.
• Classroom and design studio space for intensive semester
•
GDBA core courses are currently offered and enrollment capacity exists.
Faculty
Core GDBA courses are will be taught by instructors who hold PhD's in BusinessAdministration,
or PhD students in the Beedie School of Business. In some cases, instructors will hold Masters
degrees with specializationsand experiencein social entrepreneurship, innovation or relevant
professional designation.
SFU faculty members specializing in social entrepreneurship and innovation whomaybe drawn
upon to teach courses include:
Professor Tom Lawrence
Lecturer Lisa Papania
Lecturer David Dunne
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NEW CALENDAR ENTRY
Business Administration Graduate Diploma in Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Simon Fraser University Calendar 2013 Fall
The graduate diploma in business administration (GDBA) provides core business skills to those with an
undergraduate degree in a discipline other than business. Delivered online over three terms, the GDBA is
a convenient and practical alternative to a traditional classroom-based program and provides business
fundamentals to improve career prospects.
The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship cohort of the GDBA provides knowledge and experience to
interested students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds to create new social ventures and enhance
the success of existing ones. The program builds upon the existing GDBA offerings in core business
knowledge andsupplements them with knowledge andexperiential learning opportunities specific to
socialventures. It will bring together faculty knowledgeable in social innovation and social
entrepreneurship with community partners who will participate in classsessions as well as the field study.
Admission Requirements
The basicentry qualification is a degree from a recognized university in an area other than business,
commerce or equivalent. Candidates must be computer literate and familiar with the Internet. The
program requires a strong command of the English language. Applications are assessed as they are
received.
Application
Students can apply online at Simon FraserUniversity's online Graduate Studies application for
admission, found at www.sfu.ca/deangradstudies/future/application process
Candidates submit the following documentation:
GDBA program application essay found at http://beedie.sfu.ca/gdba
•
official transcript of undergraduate grades (mailed directly from the granting institution)
•
resume
•
twoconfidential lettersof reference, preferably from supervisors or former professors
•
applicants whose primary
language is not English, or whose previous educationwas conducted in
another language, must submit evidence ofsatisfactory completion of a standardized English test that
is acceptable to the University(see graduate general regulation 1.3.12)
•
interview (if required)
Program Requirements
Students complete the following six courses:
Required:
•
BUS510 Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
•
BUS 555 Managerial Finance (4)
•
BUS 556 Marketing Management (4)
•
BUS 563 Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation (4)
•
BUS 564 Innovation and Design Thinking(4)
•
BUS 565 Social Entrepreneurship Field Project(4)
Courses from the other master of business administration programs or other programs may be used as
substitutes for these courses at the discretion of the academic chair.
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PROPOSED COURSE
Program leg. ECON) BUS
Course Title (max 80 characters]
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Number leg. 810) 553
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters]
Soc Entrep & Innov
Units leg. 4) 4
Course Description forSFU Calendar
• see attached document
0 Learning outcomes identified
Social entrepreneurs are innovative, resourceful and use market-based approaches to find new solutions to social, economic
and environmental challenges. Application of Social Entrepreneurial concepts in a practical manner to issues you care about.
Focus on real world problems and the elements that leaders need to consider when building impactful and economically
viable ventures.
Available Course Components:
D Lecture
• Seminar
• Laboratory
• Practicum
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Prerequisites (ifany]
D see attached document
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Additional course requirements for graduate students
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Campus at which course will be offered (check ailthat apply!
D Burnaby
El Vancouver
D Surrey
• GNW
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Estimated enrolment
20
Date of initial offering
September 2013
Justification • See attached document
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks]
3.5 hrs/week for 12 weeks
This course is part of the required courses for successful completion of the Social Entrepreneurship
and Innovation Cohort of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.
•••RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty members] who will normally teach this course
• information about their competency to teach the course is appended
David Dunne
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
0
Additionalspace required in order to offer this course
O see attached document
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Contact name
Sharan Girn
Contact email
sharang@sfu.ca
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Course: BUS 563(4)
Title:
Social
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Course Description:
Social entrepreneurs are innovative, resourceful and use market-based approaches to find new
solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges. This course will help you
understand the sector and how its concepts apply in a practical manner to issues you care
about. We will focus on real world problems and the elements that leaders need to consider
when building impactful and economically viable ventures.
Course Objectives:
1.
Understandsocial entrepreneurship:
You will be introduced to theory, case studies,
successes and failures, opportunities and constraints in the field of social
entrepreneurship.
2.
Gain practical skills:
We will learn by doing, applying the knowledge gained throughout
the course to a term length project. We will explorethe systems surrounding issues and
build modeling skills to thinkthrough the components of lasting solutions.
3.
Map the space and build perspective:
Develop a clear understanding of the different
models social entrepreneurs use and applications in different environments (local and
international; non-profit and for-profit; entrepreneur and
intrapreneur,
government and
private sector are some of the viewpoints to be introduced).
Course Organization:
Lectures are supported by guest speakers, readings, videos, current case studies, exercises,
and discussions. The course is built around a term length group social venture creation project.
Week
Topic
1
Intro to Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
2
Markets & Value Creation
3
Social Venture Need and Opportunity Analysis
4
Theory of Change and Impact Measurement
5
Business Modeling for Social Change
6
Social Venture Revenue Models + Bus Model Canvas Pt 1
7
Cost structures, externalities + Bus Model Canvas Pt 2
8
Customer and Agile Development for Social Ventures
9
Legal Structures and Enabling Environment
10
Social Finance
11
Making it Stick-Social Venture Communications
12
fjitrapreneurship, careers and trends.
Assessment:
Individual (45%)
i) Problem Analysis and Opportunity Recognition Assignment (15%)
ii) Informational Interview and Secondary Research for Group Project (15%)
iii) Individual Essay & short answers (15%)
Group (45%)
Your will work with a team to develop an opportunity into a full social venture business model.
Each portion of the project below builds on your idea.
i) Venture Idea Pitch Slidedeck with notes - Problem and Proposed Solution (5%)
ii) Social Impact Model, Business Model Canvas (15%)
iii) Market Validation Summary (10%)
iv) Final Pitch Deck & Model Development Summary (15%).
Participation and Peer evaluation (10%)
Readings:
"Social Entrepreneurship: The Case for Definition", by Roger L. Martin &SallyOsberg (Stanford Social
Innovation Review, Spring 2007)
http://www.ssireview.org/articles/entrv/social entrepreneurship the case for definition/
"The Process of Social Entrepreneurship: Creating Opportunities Worthy of Serious Pursuit", by Ayse
Guclu. J. Gregory Dees, and Beth Battle Anderson (November 2012). Availableonline at
http://www.caseatduke.org/doaiments/seprroess.pctf (accessed Feb 10, 2013)
Selections from "Business Planning for Enduring Social Impact", by Wolk and Kreitz (2008)
Selections from "Business Model Generation", by Alex Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur (2010)
"Fundamental Models of Social Enterprise", SE Tootbelt (accessed Feb 10f 2013)
http://www.4lenses.org/setvpoloov/fundamental models
"A guide to Social Return on Investment 2012", The SROI Network.
http://www.thesroinetwork.org/publications/doc details/241 -a-guide-to-social-retum-on-jnvestment-2012
"Social Entrepreneurship: Social Venture Finance", MaRS White Paper Series (2009).
http://www.marsdd.com/news-insighWmars-reports/social-entrepreneurship-social--venture-finance/
Social Entrepreneurship: Legislative Innovations", MaRS White Paper Series (2010).
http://www.marsdd.com/news-insights/mars-reports/social-entrepreneurship-social-venture-finance/
The Social Intrapreneur: A Fieldguide for Corporate Changemakers", co-published by SustainAbility,
IDEO, Skoil Foundation and Ailianze (2008)
Readings are also supplemented with a number of case studies, blog entries, and videos. Social
venture examples include Aravind Eye Hospital, Playpumps, The Cleaning Solution, Potluck
Cafe, Tyze, Riders for Health, Centre for Social Innovation (Toronto), Livelyhoods, Ecofuel
Africa, B Corporation, SKS Microfinance, and more.
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PROPOSED
COURSE
Program leg. ECONl
BUS
Course Title (max 80 characters!
Innovation and Design Thinking
Number leg. 8101 554
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters]
Innov & Des Think
Units (eg. /.) 4
Course Description for SFU Calendar
• see attached document
__ Learning outcomes identified
Explores a method of problem solving based on design that can be effective in dealing with challenging social
problems. Includes
deep user understanding and analysis of the social, economic and technological issues
surrounding the problem, by learning and applying tools that push us to think differently about users' needs.
Available Course Components:
• Lecture
• Seminar
• Laboratory
• Practicum
• Online
D
Grading Basis
EJ Graded
D Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
• In Progress/Complete
Prerequisites [if any]
D see attached document
• This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document (if this space is insufficient]
Campus at which course will be offered (check aL :hat apply]
• Burnaby
CD Vancouver
• Surrey
P
GNW
•
Estimated enrolment
20
Date of initial offering
September 2013
Justification
D See attached document
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks]
3.5 hours/week for 12 weeks
This course is part of the required courses for the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cohort of
the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
• information about their competency to teach the course isappendec
Tom Lawrence
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
0
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
Design space for intensive semester (ifneeded)
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course
• see attached document
0
AdditionalLibrary resources required [append details]
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send to library representative
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Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
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support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
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Date
Departmental Approval
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Department Graduate Program Committee
Colleen Collins
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Date
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Faculty/Department commits to providing the required Library funds and any other necessary resources.
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Date
15-Feb-13
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BEEDIE SCHOOL
OF BUSINESS
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UNIVERSITY
COURSE:
BUS 564
(4)
TITLE:
Innovation and Design Thinking
Course Description:
Social problems are rarely simple - otherwise we would not consider them problems to
begin with - nor does the word "complex" really capture the challenge they pose. Many
social problems, from developing sustainable communities to improving access to health
care, are difficult to formulate, let alone solve. They are not merely complex, but wicked.
To innovate in the face of such problems, we need to find better ways of formulating
them.
We need to take a different perspective, one grounded in a deep understanding of
users; to think of the system as a whole, to generate original, robust ideas and learn
through action. In
other words, we need to "think different": to
design
our way through
wicked problems.
In this course, we explore how a method of problem solving based on design can be
effective in
dealing with challenging social problems. The approach includes deep user
understanding and analysis of the social, economic and technological issues
surrounding the problem. We will explore these by learning and applying tools that push
us to think differently about users' needs.
But the course has implications beyond picking up a few thought tools. This type of
thinking is quite different from standard approaches you have learned to date, and
requires a good deal of self-awareness and reflection. So the "hidden agenda" (no
longer hidden because we are talking about it here) is to help you approach problems
differently and develop a reflective practice that will last you a lifetime. We hope to
change your life.
Course Objectives:
1. To understand different ways of thinking about social problems;
2. To
know how to find insight through deep user understanding;
3. To learn how to develop new products, services and experiences by applying
creative problem solving methods;
4. To stimulate reflection about your own problem solving and approach to
management.
Course Organization:
Week
Topic
1
Wicked Problems, Innovation and Design
2
Problem Solving and Ways of Thinking
3
Understanding Economic and Social Context
4
User Research and Ethnography: Observation
5
User Research and Ethnography: In-Depth Interviewing
6
Workshop: Analyzing User Research
7
Creativity and Problem Solving
8
Workshop: Idea Generation
9
The Role of Prototyping in Design
10
Workshop: Prototyping
11
Measurement and Evaluation
12
Designing in Hostile Territory
Assessment:
Presentation (Group) 60%
During the course, you will explore the concepts by working on an assigned project. You
will present your research, insight and proposed innovation to your instructor. Your
presentation will
be graded on:
• The extent to which you have questioned assumptions and reframed the
problem;
•
The thoroughness of your research;
• The quality of your insight.
Personal Essays (Individual) 40% (10% + 30%)
Essay 1.
You will develop a set of 3 - 5
questions
you want to answer about Innovation
and Design. You will be provided with feedback on the questions and some suggestions
on how to go about finding answers. (10%)
Essay
2.
At the end of the course, you will report on the
answers
you have found to your
questions, and what
furtherquestions
this generates for you. (30%).
Readings:
Workbook
Dunne, D. (2013).
A Course in Design Thinking.
Available from author.
Articles and Book Chapters
Body, J. (2008) "Design in the Australian Taxation Office".
Design Issues,
24,1, 55-67.
Conklin, J (2005), "Wicked Problems & Social Complexity",
Dialogue Mapping: Building
Shared Understanding of Wicked Problems,
Wiley, Ch. 1.
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SFU
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Program leg. ECON) BUS
Course Title [max 80 characters]
Social Entrepreneurship Field Project
Number (eg. 810) 555
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters]
Soc Entrep Field Proj
Units [eg. 4) 4
Course Description for SFU Calendar
D see attached document
D Learning outcomes identified
Students will work on field projects developing an innovative, market based approach to a social problem, either in
collaboration with a community partner organization or working on an entrepreneurial initiative of their own. In addition to the
instructor each team will have exposure to experts, investors and entrepreneurswho will provide feedback and guidance.
Available Course Components:
0 Lecture
• Seminar
• Laboratory
• Practicum
• Online
D
Grading Basis
E Graded
• Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
• In Progress/Complete
Prerequisites |if any)
• see attached document
D This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course numberand units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attacheddocument (if this space is insufficient]
Campus at which course will be offered (check allthat apply)
• Burnaby
El Vancouver
D Surrey
• GNW
•
Estimated enrolment
20
Date of initial offering
September 2013
Justification • See attached document
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13weeks]
3.5 hours/week for 12 weeks
This course is part ofthe required courses of the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cohort of
the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
•N-* RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on Ihe sourcels] of those additional resources.
Faculty member[s) who will normally teach this course
• information about their competency to teacn the course is appended
David Dunne
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
0
Additional space required in order to offer this course
O see attached document
0
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offerthis course
Dsee attached document
0
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $.
0
D
One-lime $.
PROPOSED COURSE
from first page
Program [eg. ECON] BUS
Course title (max 80 characters]
Social Entrepreneurship Field Project
Number (eg. 810) 565
Units (eg. 4| 4
__•_* APPROVAL SIGNATURES
When a department proposes a new course it must first be sent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with bysigning the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form].
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signature(s) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate of other Faculties affected bythe proposed n
support(s) the approval of the new course.
ew course
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
Departmental Approval
(non-departmentalized faculties need not sign)
Department Graduate Program Committee
Colleen Collins
Siqnature
_,
Date
15-Feb-13
Department Chair
Colleen Collins
S'9natljre
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Date
15-Feb-13
Faculty Approval
Faculty approval indicatesthat all the necessary course contentand overlap concerns have been resolved, and that the
Faculty/Department commits to providing the required Library funds and any other necessary resources.
Faculty Graduate Program Committee
Colleen Collins
Signature
^*_£-_^-_,
Date
15-Feb-13
Senate Graduate Studies Committee Approval
SGSC approval indicates that the Library report has been seen, and all resource issues dealt with. Once approved, new
course proposals are sent to Senate for information.
Senate-Graguate StucUas Committee,
"Liijedanl
TlAai to/2>
••_»- CONTACT
Upon approval of the course, the Dean of Graduate Studies office will consult with the department or school regarding
other course attributes that may be required to enable the proper entry of the new course in the student record system.
Department / School / Program
Grad Programs/Beedie
Contact name
Sharan Girn
Contact email
sharang@sfu.ca
SFU
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Course:
BUS 565
Title:
Social Entrepreneurship Field Project
Course Description:
The Social Entrepreneurship Field Project is strongly integrated with BUS 564 Innovation and
Design Thinking, with both classes taught concurrently during the Intensive Semester of the
GDBA Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Students will work on field projects developing an innovative, market based approach to a social
problem, either in collaboration with a community partner organization or working on an
entrepreneurial initiative of their own.
In combination with BUS 564 Innovation and Design Thinking, class sessions will have a lab-like
feel, with a mix of
short lectures, case studies, guest speakers, mentor sessions and significant
class time to work on your idea. In addition to the instructor each team will have exposure to
experts, investors and entrepreneurs who will provide feedback and guidance.
Course Objectives:
1) Learn what it takes to develop a social venture.
2) Understand the practical challenges and opportunities around creating viable business
models for innovative solutions to social problems.
3) Where interests and opportunity align, develop ventures that may carry forward to be
supported by Beedie social venture incubation services.
4) To push students outside of the classroom to learn from potential customers, partners,
suppliers and the market in general.
We will cover business design and modelling skills, customer development, social impact
considerations, and develop the start-up skills required to launch new ideas either within
existing organizations or independently. This will build on and extend basic knowledge acquired
in BUS 563 Social Entrepreneurship.
This class is not about creating business plans. Each week will push you to get out of the
classroom
and talk to customers, partners and experts to not just think about business model
components, but to TEST your
assumptions about them and evolve your idea. You will be
expected to come back to class each week and report on what you've learned and the resulting
changes to your model.
By the end of the course, students will have a broad understanding of the practical applications
of social innovation and entrepreneurship through exploring their own social venture concept,
transferable skills in innovation and startup projects and organizations, and a rich understanding
of the issues that arise in practice.
Course Organization:
Week
Topic
1
Social Venture Business Models & Customer Development
2
Project Introductions, Context & Teams
3
Workshop - Business Model Canvas & Hypothesis Testing
4
Building Something that Matters (to your customer &the world)
5
Know Your Customer
6
Sales and Marketing Channels
7
Get, Keep and Grow a Client Base
8
Exploring Alternative Revenue Models
9
Partners (Potential & Pitfalls)
10
Backstage (Key activities, resources, &costs that drive the model)
11
Metrics and Agile Development
12
Team Social Venture Presentations
Assessment:
Group (60%)
1) Weekly Updates &Contribution to Shared Learning (30%)
As students will do the bulk of their work developing their ideas outside the classroom, teams will
be graded on weekly progress and communication (between weeks 3-12).
a. weekly blog on activities &business model canvas changes (15%)
b. weekly in class update on activities and challenges (15%)
2) Final Report and Presentation (30%)
a. Final in class pitch (10%)
b. Final report on business model (20%)
Individual (40%)
i) Individual Participation (20%)
Asclasses are largely lab, discussion and feedback based, you will be expected to be prepared to
contribute to discussions and feedback, both for your group and peers.
ii) Sector Exploration Report (20%)
Each team will have lots of "black holes" in their knowledge around theirproject or venture. While most of
the class is focused on learning from the market and customers, this assignment will look to experts and
secondary research to plug some of those gaps, with each team member responsible for a finding the
answer to one or more of your key questions as required.
Texts:
Business Model Generation - Alex Osterwalder
The Startup Owners Manual - Steve Blank and Bob Dorf
Video & Media:
Selections from "How to Build a Startup" by Steve Blank and Kathleen Mullaney (Available at
https://www.udacity.com/course/ep245 accessed Feb 11, 2013)
3/4/13
SFU Connect
SFU Connect
sheilagh@sfu.ca
Library Report - GDBA Cohort
From
: Megan Crouch <mcrouch@sfu.ca>
Fri, Mar 01, 2013 04:53 PM
Subject:
Library Report - GDBA Cohort
To : busadmin@sfu.ca
Cc:
sheilagh@sfu.ca, sharang@sfu.ca, colleen collins
<colleen.collins@sfu.ca>, Patty Gallilee
<plg@sfu.ca>, Christine Manzer
<cmcconne@sfu.ca>, Karen Marotz
<marotz@sfu.ca>
(My apologies, my initial message did not include BUS 564. This has been corrected.)
Dear Anne et al,
I have reviewed the proposals for the following courses and concluded that no additional
library resources will be required to support them:
BUS 563: Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation,
BUS 564: Innovation & Design, and
BUS 565 Social Entrepreneurship Field Project.
The courses will therefore be added to the appropriate list
at http://www.lib.sfu.ca/collections/course-assessments
This will be enough to indicate library sign-off as they move through the approval
process.
For more information on the Library's role in the course approval process, please see the
following web page: http://www.lib.sfu.ca/collections/course-assessments
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Best,
Megan
Megan L. Crouch
Health Sciences Librarian
Collections Librarian
Simon Fraser UniversityLibrary
Tel: 778.782.4962
**I am on campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and alternate Fridays**
https://comect.sfu.ca/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=223431
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