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Collaborative Nursing Consortium (A) Stream (Collab) courses are administered by the School of Nursing.
Health Sciences Centre, Room 2J16, ext. 22407
http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/nursing/
Note
The following courses are open only to those students at the Mohawk College or Conestoga College sites who are registered in the McMaster/Mohawk/Conestoga Collaborative B.Sc.N program (A or E Streams) with the exception of COLLAB 2F03 (Medical Informatics) and COLLAB 2K03 (Introduction to Health Informatics) which are also open to students registered in the B.Sc.N. (A) Stream (McMaster Site).
Courses
See also courses in Nursing.
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COLLAB 2J03 - Desire in Literature 3 unit(s)
The historical and cross-cultural coverage of this course will lead to in-depth consideration of the ways culture, society and art shape desire and are in turn informed by it.
Lecture (one hour), discussion/seminar (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream or Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream (Conestoga College site)
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COLLAB 2K03 - Introduction to Health Informatics 3 unit(s)
An introduction to the theory of data and information needs of health care professionals and the role of information management in patient care. Topics include decision support systems, electronic records, telemedicine, security, privacy and future trends.
Three hours; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in either Level II or above of the in B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream (Conestoga College site) or the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream (Conestoga College site)
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COLLAB 2M03 - Medical Anthropology: Illness and Healthcare in Cross-Cultural Perspective and Social Issues 3 unit(s)
Medical anthropology gains theoretical and practical knowledge by studying other societies’ medical systems. It helps broaden the understanding of ‘health’ and address issues of inequality.
Lecture (one hour), tutorial (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream or Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream (Mohawk College site)
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COLLAB 2N03 - Organizational Behaviour 3 unit(s)
This course allows participants to develop and practice the interpersonal skills necessary to work with and/or manage people effectively.
Lecture (one hour), tutorial (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream or Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream (Mohawk College site)
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COLLAB 2P03 - Epidemiology in Public Health 3 unit(s)
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the applications of epidemiology in public health. Fundamental methods will be introduced so that the work of public health professionals can fully be appreciated.
Lecture (one hour), tutorial (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream or Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream (Conestoga College site)
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COLLAB 2R03 - Epidemiological Methods 3 unit(s)
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the epidemiological methods used to study health and disease in populations. Fundamental methods for the measurement of population health and disease study designs will be presented.
Lecture (one hours), tutorial (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in B.Sc.N Basic (A) Stream or Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream (Conestoga College site)
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COLLAB 2T03 - Aging in Place 3 unit(s)
This course will explore and discuss the research, evidence, and trends related to predictors of ‘Aging in place’, which acknowledges that older adults wish to live in their own communities for as long as possible and that home and community services will support this aim while being cost effective. Throughout the course, knowledge related to theory and experience will be applied to examples of those who are part of this population or will become part in the near future.
Lecture (one hour), tutorial (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above in either the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream or Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream (Conestoga College site).
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COLLAB 3A03 - Sociology: Society, Technology and Social Issues 3 unit(s)
An examination of technologies that have influenced society.
Lecture (one hour), tutorial (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream or Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream (Mohawk College site)
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COLLAB 3B03 - Sociology: Diversity and Inequality 3 unit(s)
A study of the problems of daily life and social issues.
Lecture (one hour), tutorial (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream or Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream (Mohawk College site)
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COLLAB 3C03 - Postmodernism: Institutions, Ideology and Persons 3 unit(s)
The purpose of this course is to explore postmodernism, developing what is meant by the postmodern sublime, postmodern textuality and postmodern politics. Readings will address the debates around deconstruction, postmodern hermeneutics and postmodernism in the arts and political theory.
Lecture (one hour), tutorial (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in B.Sc.N. Basic (A) or Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Streams (Conestoga College site)
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COLLAB 3D03 - Illness Narratives in Fiction and Non-Fiction 3 unit(s)
This seminar-based course will use fictional literature (poetry, short stories and excerpts from novels) as well as first-person accounts (writings of actual patients and health-care workers) to explore the psychological, emotional and relational aspects of patient experiences of such conditions as cancer, heart disease, disability, AIDS, mental illness and chronic pain conditions.
Lecture (one hour), tutorial (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in either the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream or Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream (Conestoga College site)
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COLLAB 3HP3 - Health Psychology 3 unit(s)
Interaction between psychological processes and health is explored through examination of theories and research on mind, body and health relationships.
Three hours: one term
Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 1N03 (or PSYCH 1X03 ) and PSYCH 1NN3 (or PSYCH 1XX3 ), or COLLAB 1C03 and 1D03, or permission of Instructor; and registration in B.Sc.N. Basic (A) or Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream (Conestoga College site)
Antirequisite(s): PSYCH 3BA3
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COLLAB 4H03 - Introduction to Concepts in Global Health 3 unit(s)
An introduction to the determinants of inequalities in the health of select populations in a Canadian and international context as viewed through the lenses of historical development, political economy and medical anthropology.
Lecture/seminar (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): HTHSCI 2RR3 ; and registration in either Level III or above of the B.Sc.N. Basic (A) Stream (Mohawk or Conestoga College Site) or Level III or above of the B.Sc.N. Post Diploma R.P.N. (E) Stream (Mohawk or Conestoga College site)
Antirequisite(s): HTHSCI 4H03 , NURSING 4H03
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Commerce Courses in Commerce are administered by the DeGroote School of Business (Faculty of Business).
DeGroote School of Business, Room 104, ext. 24433
http://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/
Faculty Notes
- The Commerce courses for the Minor in Finance, the Minor in Accounting and Financial Management Services and the Minor in Information Systems are open to students admitted to the Minor. Please take note that all prerequisites for these courses must also be satisfied. Students taking the Minor in Accounting and Financial Management Services or the Minor in Finance will also be required to have obtained an average of at least 7.0 in ECON 1B03 and 1BB3 as a prerequisite.
Courses
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COMMERCE 1AA3 - Introductory Financial Accounting 3 unit(s)
This is an introduction to the basic principles and practices of financial accounting, which includes an examination of income measurement and asset and liability valuation, to provide an understanding of financial accounting information and the ethics of financial reporting.
Lectures (three hours)
Antirequisite(s): IBH 1AA3
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COMMERCE 1B03 - Business Environment & Organization 3 unit(s)
This course will examine the relationship between business organizations, their functional areas and the environments - social, political, legal, regulatory and technological - that affect them.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level I or above in any Humanities, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, or Science program.
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 1E03 ; Not open to students registered in an Engineering, Business, or Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 1BA3 - Organizational Behaviour 3 unit(s)
The central objective of this course is to develop an understanding of human behaviour in organizations with a view toward effective management of such behaviour.
Lectures (three hours)
Antirequisite(s): IBH 1BA3
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COMMERCE 1DE0 - Business I Orientation 0 unit(s)
This course provides students with information and activities to facilitate their successful transition to university and success in the Business Program. Students will gain knowledge of the academic regulations, strategies for success, and the services available to them within the university.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Business I
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COMMERCE 1E03 - Business Environment and Organization 3 unit(s)
This course will examine the relationship between business organizations, their functional areas and the environments - social, political, legal, regulatory and technological - that affect them.
Lectures (two hours), tutorial (one hour)
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Business I
Antirequisite(s): IBH 1AB3
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COMMERCE 2AB3 - Managerial Accounting I 3 unit(s)
An introduction to concepts underlying the use of cost accounting information for managerial planning and control and for inventory valuation. The nature and analysis of costs and the usefulness and limitations of accounting data for decision-making, including ethical considerations, will be discussed.
Lectures (two hours), tutorial (one hour)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 1AA3 or IBH 1AA3 ; and registration in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management, or four or five-level non-Commerce program or the Minor in Innovation
Antirequisite(s): IBH 2BA3
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COMMERCE 2BC3 - Human Resource Management and Labour Relations 3 unit(s)
This course builds on COMMERCE 1BA3, focusing on human resource management and labour relations issues and practices from a general management education perspective.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 1BA3 or IBH 1BA3 ; and registration in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management, Labour Studies, or four or five-level non- Commerce program
Antirequisite(s): IBH 2AC3
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COMMERCE 2FA3 - Introduction to Finance 3 unit(s)
This course introduces the main instruments and institutions in the Canadian financial system. The basic concepts and models of modern financial theory are introduced through lectures and ‘hands-on’ problem solving. Topics include: the time value of money, capital budgeting, the trade-off between risk and return and security valuation.
Lectures (two hours), tutorial (one hour)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 1AA3 or IBH 1AA3 ; ECON 1B03 ; one of MATH 1A03 , 1LS3 , 1M03 , 1N03, 1X03 , 1ZA3 or 1Z04; registration in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management, or Honours Actuarial and Financial Mathematics, or four or five-level non-Commerce program.
Antirequisite(s): IBH 2BB3 ; Not open to students with credit or registration in ECON 2I03
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COMMERCE 2IN0 - Career Development Course 0 unit(s)
A Career Development course designed to equip students with the tools necessary to successfully participate in summer, internship and full time job searches. Topics include: skills assessment, resume and cover letter development, interview skills, networking, job search strategies, business etiquette. Successful completion of this course is one of the requirements to participate in the Commerce Internship Program.
Lectures (two hours)
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce Program or Permission of the Manager of the Career and Professional Development.
A separate course fee of $175 will be applied to your student account upon enrolment in the course. For more information on Commerce 2IN0 see http://ug.degroote.mcmaster.ca/course-outlines/. Please refer to the Commerce Internship Program section of the Undergraduate Calendar for a complete listing of requirements for participation.
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COMMERCE 2KA3 - Information Systems in Business 3 unit(s)
This course emphasizes the strategic role of information systems in modern business. Topics include: the technical foundations of information systems, the impact of information systems on business operations and decision-making and the processes that are required for successful implementation of business information systems.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): Registration in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or four or five-level non-Commerce program or non- Engineering and Management program.
Antirequisite(s): IBH 2AB3
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COMMERCE 2MA3 - Introduction to Marketing 3 unit(s)
This course introduces the conceptual underpinnings and operational facets of marketing with a primarily consumer (as opposed to industrial) focus.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1B03 and registration in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or one of ARTSSCI 2E03 , ECON 1B03 , 2G03, 2X03, and registration in any four or five-level non-Commerce program.
Antirequisite(s): IBH 2AA3
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COMMERCE 2OC3 - Operations Management 3 unit(s)
The course will cover both manufacturing and service operations topics at the strategic, tactical and operational levels. Topics include capacity planning, layout of facilities, forecasting, aggregate planning, scheduling, inventory control, purchasing, supply chains and quality control. Emphasis will also be placed on process improvement and project management. The course will look at supply chain issues related to globalization and sustainability including environmental and social issues.
Lectures (three hours), tutorial (one hour)
Prerequisite(s): One of ARTSSCI 2R03 , COMMERCE 2QA3 , ECON 2B03 , ELECENG 3TQ4, ENGPHYS 3W04 , HTHSCI 1F03, 2A03, NURSING 2R03, SOCSCI 2J03 , STATS 1CC3, 2B03 , 2MB3 , 3J04 , 3N03, 3Y03 ; and registration in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce program, or four or five level non-Commerce program
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 4QA3 , IBH 3BC3 , MECHENG 4C03
This course is not open to students in any Engineering and Management program.
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COMMERCE 2QA3 - Applied Statistics for Business 3 unit(s)
An introduction to the application of statistical analysis in managerial decision-making. The concepts of statistical analysis are applied to a variety of topics, including decision-making, estimation by sampling, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, simple linear and multiple regression and forecasting.
Lectures (three hours), tutorial (one hour)
Prerequisite(s): Finite Math (or Mathematics of Data Management U or equivalent) or STATS 1L03 ; and registration in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management or four or five-level non-Commerce program
Antirequisite(s): ARTSSCI 2R03 , ECON 2B03 , ELECENG 3TQ4, ENGPHYS 3W04 A/B, HTHSCI 1F03, 2A03, IBH 2AD3 , NURSING 2R03, SOCSCI 2J03 , STATS 1CC3, STATS 2B03 , 2MB3 , 3J04 , 3N03, 3Y03
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COMMERCE 3AB3 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I 3 unit(s)
A first course in intermediate financial accounting dealing with the theory and practice of financial statement preparation and reporting. The emphasis will be on asset valuation and the related impact on income measurement.
Lectures (three hours), tutorial (one hour)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 1AA3 or IBH 1AA3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 3AC3 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II 3 unit(s)
A second course in intermediate financial accounting dealing with reporting issues that relate to liabilities and owners’ equity. In particular, the concepts of recognition, measurement and disclosure of such items as bonds, taxes, leases and pensions as well as the phenomenon of off-balance sheet financing are examined.
Lectures (three hours), tutorial (one hour)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3AB3 and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 3FA3 - Managerial Finance 3 unit(s)
This course examines various aspects of the financial management of the firm including the sources and methods of financing, capital structure, dividend policy, leasing, mergers and acquisitions, working capital management, effects of taxation on financial decisions and international aspects of finance.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2FA3 , ECON 2I03 , or IBH 2BB3 ; and registration in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management, Honours Actuarial and Financial Mathematics, or four or five-level non-Commerce program.
Antirequisite(s): IBH 3AC3
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COMMERCE 3FB3 - Securities Analysis 3 unit(s)
This course is concerned with the analysis of marketable securities, especially common stocks. Topics include: the institutional characteristics and operation of financial markets, securities analysis and valuation, investment characteristics and strategies to increase return.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2FA3 , ECON 2I03 , or IBH 2BB3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 3FC3 - International Finance 3 unit(s)
This course provides a framework for examining financial management decisions in an international setting. Issues examined include: foreign exchange risk management, multinational working capital management, foreign investment analysis and financing foreign operations.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 3FD3 - Financial Modelling 3 unit(s)
What is the difference between making a purpose-built spread sheet and financial modeling? Financial modeling is much more flexible and can be easily modified to solve a wide array of problems. This course will examine the tools built into Excel and VBA and their use in financial modeling. A basic knowledge of Excel is assumed with no prior experience with VBA required.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2FA3 or IBH 2BB3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program; or Level IV of the Commerce program, or the Minor in Finance.
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COMMERCE 3FH3 - Alternative Investments and Portfolio Management 3 unit(s)
This course introduces students to a wide range of alternative investments, including hedge funds, private equity, commodities, real estate, and infrastructure. Students are also provided a deeper, cutting-edge treatment of modern hedge fund investment strategies as well as a rigorous analysis of the practical portfolio management process. This course is highly recommended for any student considering a career in investments, portfolio management, corporate finance, or the broader financial services.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 4FX3 if taken in Winter 2014
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COMMERCE 3FI3 - Market Trading with Options 3 unit(s)
This experiential course attempts to develop practical skills in trading financial securities -money market instruments, bonds, equities, indices, ETFs, currencies, commodities and their corresponding options focusing on trading strategies that minimize market exposure through risk measurement. Market microstructure insight provides guidance in implementing the appropriate trading strategies. The course relies on the facilities and resources available in the Gould Trading Floor (GTF).
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program. Enrolment is limited.
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COMMERCE 3KA3 - System Analysis and Design 3 unit(s)
This course examines the role of the system analyst in today’s business environment. Traditional and modern approaches to systems analysis and design will be covered. Students participate in a hands-on team project for a real-world business application.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2KA3 or IBH 2AB3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 3KD3 - Database Design Management and Applications 3 unit(s)
This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of database design, implementation and management. Students will gain hands on experience through assignments and a team project.
Lectures (three hours), tutorial (one hour)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2KA3 , ENGINEER 1D04 , or IBH 2AB3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 4QD3
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COMMERCE 3KE3 - Management of Enterprise Data Analytics 3 unit(s)
This course provides students with an overview of enterprise data analytics and an introduction to the concepts which underlie its effective deployment and management. The course encompasses managerial, technical and statistical perspectives, demonstrating how each area is dependent on the other to make enterprise analytics work. This course incorporates a variety of teaching and learning methods including lectures, assignments, case studies, group work, presentations, and readings.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2KA3 or IBH 2AB3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 3MA3 - Marketing Research 3 unit(s)
This course covers the effective obtaining, communicating and using of competitive and market intelligence. Students work in groups with a company or public organization and receive training and experience in making business presentations.
Lectures (three hours), tutorial (one hour)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2MA3 or IBH 2AA3 ; COMMERCE 2QA3 or IBH 2AD3 ; and registration in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program; or COMMERCE 2MA3 (or IBH 2AA3 ) and one of STATS 2MB3 , 3J04 , 3N03 or STATS 3Y03 and registration in any Engineering and Management program or the Minor in Innovation
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COMMERCE 3MB3 - Consumer Behaviour 3 unit(s)
This course examines why people buy, ways of satisfying consumer needs more effectively and the creation of communications that will influence consumers.
Lectures (3 hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2MA3 or IBH 2AA3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 3MC3 - Applied Marketing Management 3 unit(s)
Builds upon material in COMMERCE 2MA3 but is more applied in nature and covers the 4 P’s in greater depth. It also has a heavier industrial and service sector component, and relies more on practical, real world cases. A major field project (student teams working with companies) is a critical part of the course.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2MA3 or IBH 2AA3 ; and registration in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management or four or five-level non-Commerce program, or the Minor in Innovation
Antirequisite(s): IBH 3AB3
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COMMERCE 3MD3 - Introduction to Contemporary Applied Marketing 3 unit(s)
This course will introduce students to key marketing principles and concepts and explore their practical applications in business situations. Case studies are used to give practice in analyzing opportunities, solving marketing issues, and preparing implementation plans. This course is taught through a combination of lectures, case discussions, readings, assignments and a field project.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above or the Minor in Innovation
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 2MA3 , 3MC3 , IBH 2AA3 . Not open to students registered in any Commerce, or Engineering & Management program.
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COMMERCE 3QA3 - Management Science for Business 3 unit(s)
This course is a study of analytical approaches that assist managerial decision-making; it provides coverage of decision theory and an introduction to optimization methods, computer simulation and the general approach of management science.
Lectures (three hours), tutorial (one hour)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2QA3 or IBH 2AD3 ; and registration in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce program; or one of ELECENG 3TQ3 , 3TQ4, STATS 2MB3 , 3J04 , 3N03, 3Y03 , ENGPHYS 3W04 (or 3W04 A/B) and registration in any Engineering and Management program
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COMMERCE 3S03 - Management Skills Development 3 unit(s)
The purpose of this course is to provide the necessary cognitive and behavioural skills that students need to develop themselves as competent managers through the acquisition and practice of personal, interpersonal, and group skills.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2BC3 or IBH 2AC3 ; and registration in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce program or the Minor in Innovation
Antirequisite(s): IBH 3AA3
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COMMERCE 4AA3 - Managerial Accounting II 3 unit(s)
A consideration of advanced topics in management planning and control including cost behaviour determination, production planning, innovation in costing, cost allocations, variance analysis and performance evaluation for responsibility centres.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2AB3 or 2BA3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4AC3 - Advanced Financial Accounting 3 unit(s)
An advanced accounting course considering specific problems of accounting for the corporate entity, such as, business combinations, intercorporate investments, consolidated financial statements, accounting for foreign operations and foreign currency transactions, segment reporting.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3AC3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program
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COMMERCE 4AD3 - Introduction to Auditing 3 unit(s)
An examination of the attest function in accounting including ethical, legal, and statutory influences in the development of auditing standards. Control structure and audit evidence will be examined.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3AC3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4AF3 - Accounting Theory 3 unit(s)
A review of accounting theory as a background for applying underlying concepts to current accounting problems. The course emphasizes current literature.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3AC3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4AK3 - Accounting Information for Decision Making 3 unit(s)
This course covers the basic principles in financial and managerial accounting as well as the use of accounting information in decision making. In the financial accounting part of the course, the course covers the conceptual framework of accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, financial statements, and financial statement analysis. In the managerial accounting part of the course, the course covers cost behaviour, cost-volume profit relationships, budgeting, and the use of cost information in decision making.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above of a non-Commerce program or the Minor in Innovation
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 1AA3 , 2AB3 , IBH 1AA3
Not open to students registered in any Commerce, or Engineering and Management program.
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COMMERCE 4BB3 - Recruitment and Selection 3 unit(s)
This course exposes students to staffing issues in the Canadian context. Topics include job analysis, methods of recruitment and selection, human rights legislation and decision making strategies.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2BC3 or IBH 2AC3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program or the Minor in Innovation
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COMMERCE 4BC3 - Collective Bargaining 3 unit(s)
A survey of the nature, determinants, and impact of collective bargaining in Canada. Both the procedural and substantive aspects of collective bargaining will be studied.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): One of COMMERCE 2BC3 , IBH 2AC3 , LABRST 2A03 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Labour Studies or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4BD3 - Settlement of Industrial Disputes 3 unit(s)
The nature and the role of industrial conflict as well as the techniques which have been developed to control the incidence of conflict in union-management situations.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): One of COMMERCE 2BC3 , IBH 2AC3 , LABRST 2A03 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Labour Studies or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program. COMMERCE 4BC3 is recommended.
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COMMERCE 4BE3 - Strategic Compensation/Reward Systems 3 unit(s)
Key issues in designing effective pay systems are discussed. Topics include: job evaluation, market pay surveys, pay structures, performance incentives, knowledge pay and employee benefits.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2BC3 or IBH 2AC3 ; and registration in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program.
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COMMERCE 4BF3 - Labour Law and Policy 3 unit(s)
An analysis of the concepts and fundamentals of Canadian labour law and analysis of Canadian labour policy.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2BC3 or IBH 2AC3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
Cross-list(s): LABRST 3C03
This course is administered by Labour Studies.
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COMMERCE 4BG3 - Public Sector Collective Bargaining 3 unit(s)
This course examines unionization and collective bargaining for employees in the public sector. Topics include: bargaining issues, bargaining outcomes and impasse resolution.
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2BC3 or IBH 2AC3 ; and Registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program. COMMERCE 4BC3 is also recommended.
Cross-list(s): LABRST 4C03
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COMMERCE 4BI3 - Training and Development 3 unit(s)
This course provides a framework for establishing, revising and examining training programs in organizations. Topics include: needs assessment, development of training objectives, planning and delivery of instruction, learning principles and evaluation of training.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2BC3 or IBH 2AC3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4BK3 - The Management of Technology 3 unit(s)
An introduction to the innovative management of technology including the integration of the firm and technology strategy, external sourcing of technology and the internationalization of technology management.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 1BA3 or IBH 1BA3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program, or the Minor in Innovation
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COMMERCE 4BL3 - Occupational Health and Safety Management 3 unit(s)
This course enhances students’ knowledge on managing occupational health and safety, teaches research skills, and assists students in developing strategies for creating healthy workplaces.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2BC3 or IBH 2AC3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4BM3 - Strategic Human Resource Planning 3 unit(s)
This course provides an understanding of the essential elements of Human Resource Planning processes in organizations. Students will acquire knowledge in analyzing, assessing and programming for human resource requirements of the organizational business plans and strategies.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2BC3 or IBH 2AC3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4BN3 - Leadership Development 3 unit(s)
This highly participative learning portfolio-based course on Leadership focuses on the potential for personal and professional growth of the student. The course provides an initial understanding of the fundamentals and theories of leadership, and then moves to an appreciation of students own leadership styles, behaviors, and experiences as well as an understanding of other individuals leadership styles, behaviors, and experiences. A major objective of the course is to encourage the student to become more reflective and self-aware.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 1BA3 or IBH 1BA3 ; COMMERCE 2BC3 or IBH 2AC3 ; COMMERCE 3S03 or IBH 3AA3 ; registration in Level IV or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering & Management program, or the Minor in Innovation
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COMMERCE 4BP3 - Principles of Leadership 3 unit(s)
This course reviews the key concepts, approaches, models and theories of leadership. It develops students understanding of major elements of leadership research and will equip students to critically evaluate the popular writing on leadership and consider their own leadership potential and how to develop it. Fundamental leadership skills will be introduced with opportunities for student self-diagnosis.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 1BA3 or IBH 1BA3 ; COMMERCE 2BC3 or IBH 2AC3 ; COMMERCE 3S03 or IBH 3AA3
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COMMERCE 4BX3 - Special Topics in Human Resource Management 3 unit(s)
Various topics in Human Resource Management are considered. They will vary depending upon recent developments in the field and upon the research interests of the instructor. The topics to be included are announced at the time of course offering. For information on course offerings, please refer to the School of Business website at http://ug.degroote.mcmaster.ca/course-outlines/ or contact the Student Experience Academic Office, DSB 112.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 1BA3 or IBH 1BA3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management program, or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4CA3 - Managing and Promoting Health and Healthcare Services 3 unit(s)
This course provides coverage through a health lens of Social Marketing, Strategy, Segmentation and Targeting, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Research and Ethical Issues, the “4Ps” and Controlling/Monitoring.
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3MC3 and registration in Level III or above in any four or five-level program
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COMMERCE 4EL3 - Experiential Learning in Business 3 unit(s)
This course is defined as a structured experiential learning based project that a student undertakes under the supervision of a faculty member, with the authorization of the Associate Dean (Academic), from the DeGroote School of Business. It may be completed as a team activity or as an independent project / leadership activity. The focus is on developing managerial decision making, project management, resource management and leadership skills in preparation for a career in business.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program. Project forms are available from DSB-112.
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 4EL3 (regardless of topic)
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COMMERCE 4FA3 - Applied Corporate Finance 3 unit(s)
This course examines the application of financial theory to a variety of problems in corporate finance. The appropriate use of valuation principles and techniques, and the design of corporate strategies intended to create shareholder wealth, are considered.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FB3 - Valuation for Finance Professionals 3 unit(s)
The goal of the course is to build students’ skills and confidence in answering the question: ‘What is a company worth?’ Through the use of case analysis (supplemented with lecture-based background material), we will examine the drivers of corporate value, traditional and alternative valuation models and approaches, and various valuation situations (IPO valuation, private equity and LBO valuation, valuation of high-growth and mature firms, among others).
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management program, or Level IV of the Commerce program; or Minor in Finance
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COMMERCE 4FC3 - Ethics and Professional Practice in Finance 3 unit(s)
This course introduces students to the practices and codes of conduct involved in the finance function. The course covers ethical issues and the roles of the corporate financial manager, other stakeholders and other participants in the investment industry. The emphasis of the course will be on readings, rules, and regulations from the CFA Institute. Cases and speakers will be employed to bring a real world perspective to the classroom.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management program, or Level IV of the Commerce program; or Minor in Finance
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COMMERCE 4FD3 - Financial Institutions 3 unit(s)
This course examines, from a managerial perspective, the major types of financial institutions in Canada: chartered banks, trust companies, insurance companies, investment banks and other institutional investors.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering & Management, or Actuarial Financial Mathematics program; or registration in Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FE3 - Options and Futures 3 unit(s)
This course provides an integrated approach to understanding the relations between options, futures, and their underlying assets. The theory of pricing of options and futures and the application of the theory to instruments currently traded in financial markets are considered.
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management program or HBI Program, or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FF3 - Portfolio Theory and Management 3 unit(s)
This course offers an advanced treatment of investment decision-making and the role of financial markets in pricing securities. Topics include: portfolio selection models, the institutional environment of investment decisions, and investment and asset pricing theory.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 ; registration in Level III or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering & Management, or Actuarial Financial Mathematics program; or registration in Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FG3 - Financial Theory 3 unit(s)
This course explores the theoretical foundations of finance and their applications to corporate finance policy. Topics covered include rational investment decisions, asset pricing, efficient markets, financial decisions and the role of information in financial decision-making.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 or ECON 2I03 and ECON 3G03 ; and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering & Management program; or registration in Level IV of the Commerce program
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COMMERCE 4FH3 - Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Control 3 unit(s)
This course examines the process by which mergers and other types of corporate control transactions take place, and the role of restructuring shifts in resource allocation by corporations.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Commerce or Engineering & Management program; or registration in Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FI3 - Market Trading with Futures and Forwards 3 unit(s)
This course attempts to develop practical skills in trading financial securities -fixed income, equities, futures and options- focusing on trading strategies based on market analysis and risk measurement.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 ; and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Commerce or Engineering & Management program; or registration in Level IV of the Commerce program. Enrolment is limited.
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COMMERCE 4FJ3 - Fixed Income Analysis 3 unit(s)
This course provides an advanced treatment of investments in the field of fixed income analysis and focuses on fixed income securities, fixed income portfolio management and fixed income derivatives.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering & Management program; or registration in Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FK3 - Financial Statement Analysis 3 unit(s)
This course provides a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of the analysis of financial statements as an aid to decision making. The relationship between financial markets and financial statements is studied using computerized data sets on personal computers.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering & Management program; or registration in Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FL3 - Personal Financial Management 3 unit(s)
The course covers various topics that are relevant to the financial decision making of individuals. These decisions include investment, retirement planning, debt and credit management, renting vs. buying a home, insurance and risk management and personal income tax planning and strategies.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2FA3 , ECON 2I03 , or IBH 2BB3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management program, or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FM3 - Personal Financial Planning and Advising 3 unit(s)
Students will examine financial planning concepts by undertaking a major integrative project. This course is strongly recommended for students working towards the CFP designation.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 4FL3 or COMMERCE 4FP3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management program, or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FN3 - Financial Risk Management 3 unit(s)
This course provides a systematic and advanced treatment of financial risk management. It focuses on interest rate risk, market risk, liquidity risk, credit risk and operational risk. It is designed for students pursuing careers in operations management as well as finance and accounting.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering & Management, or Actuarial Financial Mathematics program; or registration in Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FO3 - Small Business and Entrepreneurial Finance 3 unit(s)
This course is intended for students who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in those areas of business that lead to successful entrepreneurship and/or small business management. The focus will be on those financial issues and decisions of particular concern to sole proprietors, partnerships, family-owned businesses and small non-public corporations.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2FA3 , ECON 2I03 , or IBH 2BB3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management program, or Level IV of the Commerce program, or the Minor in Innovation
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COMMERCE 4FP3 - Personal Finance 3 unit(s)
A major objective of the course is to provide students with the tools and skills needed to make sound financial decisions throughout their lives. Financial planning is the process of managing one’s money to achieve personal economic satisfaction. This process involves setting realistic goals and organizing financial activities toward the achievement of the goals. It also depends on the control of financial affairs by avoiding excessive debt, building up wealth, and managing financial risk.
Lectures (three hours)
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 4FL3 . Not open to students registered in any Commerce, or Engineering & Management program; or the Minor in Finance.
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COMMERCE 4FQ3 - Working Capital Management 3 unit(s)
The course will apply the principles and concepts of financial theory to problems and decisions associated with short-term (working) capital and how it affects firm liquidity, default risk and shareholder wealth.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program; or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FR3 - Insurance and Risk Management 3 unit(s)
The course covers different types of insurance, including life, health and disability, home, property and automobile insurance. Risk management is a lifelong process that involves five steps: identification, evaluation, control, financing and monitoring.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2FA3 , ECON 2I03 , or IBH 2BB3 ; and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering & Management, or Actuarial Financial Mathematics program; or registration in Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FS3 - Pension, Retirement and Estate Planning 3 unit(s)
The course examines financial needs at retirement including inflation and taxation. It also examines methods of accessing savings at retirement. Estate planning ensures that assets are distributed with the wishes of the testator and the needs of the beneficiaries.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2FA3 , ECON 2I03 , or IBH 2BB3 ; and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering & Management, or Actuarial Financial Mathematics program; or registration in Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FT3 - Real Estate Finance and Investment 3 unit(s)
Concepts and techniques introduced in the course include investing, financing, appraising, consulting, managing real estate portfolios, leasing, managing property, analyzing site locations and managing corporate real estate assets.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering & Management program; or registration in Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FU3 - Behavioural Finance: The Psychology of Markets 3 unit(s)
An introduction to the emerging field of behavioural finance. Psychology and finance are integrated in studying how investors’ emotions affect stock prices and markets.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering & Management program; or registration in Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4FV3 - Venture Capital 3 unit(s)
This course focuses on financing and value creation strategies for early- and growth-stage companies. It is designed for students considering careers in financial services or as entrepreneurs.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in Level III or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering & Management program; or registration in Level IV of the Commerce program or the Minor in Innovation
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COMMERCE 4FW3 - Finance for Entrepreneurs 3 unit(s)
This course is intended for students who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in those areas of business that lead to successful entrepreneurship and/or small business management. The focus will be on those financial issues and decisions of particular concern to sole proprietors, partnerships, family-owned businesses and small non-public corporations. This will include the financial aspects of the relationship between the firm and its owners.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): Students in a third or fourth year non-Commerce program or the Minor in Innovation
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 4FO3. Not open to students registered in any Commerce, or Engineering & Management program; or the Minor in Finance or Innovation
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COMMERCE 4FX3 - Special Topics in Finance 3 unit(s)
Various topics in Finance are considered. They will vary depending upon recent developments in the field and upon the research interests of the instructor. The topics to be included are announced at the time of the course offering.
For information on course offerings, please refer to the School of Business web site at http://ug.degroote.mcmaster.ca/course-outlines/ or contact the Student Experience Academic Office, DSB 112.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): Announced at time of offering COMMERCE 4FX3 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of six units.
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COMMERCE 4FY3 - Introduction to FinTech 3 unit(s)
The course provides a broad overview of the financial technology (FinTech) industry. Specifically, it will cover; how financial services have evolved key players and their roles; existing products, how FinTech has evolved key players and their innovations; technologies underpinning FinTech innovations, major FinTech innovations and their impact on financial services, regulations governing the financial services industry and how to identify and analyze future trends/opportunities of FinTech.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3
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COMMERCE 4FZ3 - Islamic Finance 3 unit(s)
With rapid globalization, the world economy is becoming increasingly integrated across countries and societies with divergent economic practices. Predominantly Islamic countries are becoming important suppliers and users of financial capital. In this course, students will gain an appreciation of common Islamic financial concepts (Murabaha, Musharaka, Istisna) instruments (Sukuk), relevant legal (Western and Islamic) jurisprudence, and regulatory and disclosure standards.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management program, or Level IV of the Commerce program, or the Minor in Finance.
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COMMERCE 4IA0 - Internship Program: 12 Months 0 unit(s)
Full-time paid employment in an approved internship providing students with work experience related to their academic curriculum. After securing an internship position, students must successfully complete a minimum twelve months of experience, obtain satisfactory employer evaluation(s) and submit a detailed work term report prior to their return to campus. All internship students will be enrolled in COMMERCE 4IA0 for the first three semesters of their internship position. Upon successful completion of the internship requirements, a notation including the name of the employer and dates of employment will be added to the student transcript.
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2IN0 (or 3IN0) and permission of the Manager of Student Experience - Career and Professional Development
This course will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
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COMMERCE 4IB0 - Internship Program: 16 Months 0 unit(s)
Full-time paid employment in an approved internship providing students with work experience related to their academic curriculum. After securing an internship position, students must successfully complete a minimum twelve months of experience, obtain satisfactory employer evaluation(s) and submit a detailed work term report prior to their return to campus. All internship students will be enrolled in COMMERCE 4IA0 for the first three semesters of their internship. Students completing a sixteen month internship will be enrolled in COMMERCE 4IB0 for their final semester. Upon successful completion of the internship requirements, a notation including the name of the employer and dates of employment will be added to the student transcript.
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2IN0 (or 3IN0) and permission of the Manager of Student Experience - Career and Professional Development
This course will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
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COMMERCE 4KF3 - Project Management 3 unit(s)
Topics include: project selection, project organization structures, life cycles, planning, estimation, budgeting, resource allocation, contracting, project management software, reporting and controlling issues and conflict management.
Lectures and online (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): Registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management program, or Level IV of the Commerce program, or the Minor in Innovation
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 4QF3
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COMMERCE 4KG3 - Data Mining For Business Analytics 3 unit(s)
Business Analytics (BA) is a technology-driven process for analysing data and presenting actionable information to help corporate executives, business managers and other end users make more informed business decisions. The course is designed for students in multiple business areas. Students will learn the concepts, techniques, and applications of data mining and business analytics through lectures, class discussions, hands-on assignments, and seminar presentations.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2QA3 (or equivalent) and enrollment in Level III or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering & Management program; or enrollment in Level IV of the Commerce program; or instructor permission.
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COMMERCE 4KH3 - Strategies for Electronic and Mobile Business 3 unit(s)
This course covers the strategic issues that the modern business manager must deal with in making strategic decisions concerning the choice, implementation and execution of electronic and mobile business solutions for start-ups and established enterprises.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2KA3 or IBH 2AB3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management program, or the Minor in Innovation; or Level IV of the Commerce program
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COMMERCE 4KI3 - Business Process Management 3 unit(s)
This course enables students to learn about the methodologies used in business process management and related information technologies in support of process innovation. These techniques are learned through hands-on practice with SAP Business One (B1) software and simulation targeted to small and medium sized enterprises.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2KA3 or IBH 2AB3 ; or instructors approval, and registration and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program, or the Minor in Innovation; or Level IV of the Commerce program
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COMMERCE 4KX3 - Special Topics in Information Systems 3 unit(s)
Various topics in information systems are considered. They will vary depending upon recent developments in the field and upon the research interests of the instructor. The topics to be included are announced at the time of course offering. For information on course offerings, please refer to the School of Business web site at http://ug.degroote.mcmaster.ca/course-outlines/ or contact the Academic Programs Office, DSB 112.
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2KA3 or IBH 2AB3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program; or Level IV of the Commerce program.
Commerce program COMMERCE 4KX3 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of six units.
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COMMERCE 4MA3 - Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communication 3 unit(s)
The course introduces learners to the strategic role of advertising and its various forms print, radio, television, social, experiential, events, viral and consumer generated content in effective marketing. Students understand how to develop communications objectives, formulate a creative strategy, compare and select various forms of media to deliver on brand goals. It offers opportunity to practice the process of analyzing an opportunity, formulating strategy, developing creative and implementing an IMC plan.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2MA3 or IBH 2AA3 ; Enrollment in Level III or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering & Management program; or enrollment in Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4MC3 - New Product Marketing 3 unit(s)
This course covers the management of new products from the idea stage through to product launch with a strong practical orientation. A field project is a major component of the course.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3MC3 or IBH 3AB3 ; registration in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program, or the Minor in Innovation; or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4MD3 - Business Marketing 3 unit(s)
An overview of business marketing including: derived demand, vendor analysis, the multiple buying unit, value analysis, competitive bidding, industrial design, key accounts, and trade shows.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 3MC3 or IBH 3AB3 ; and registration in level III or above in any Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program; or Level IV of the Commerce program.
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COMMERCE 4ME3 - Sales Management 3 unit(s)
Cases, presentations, field work, library research, role playing and group exercises help to understand customers, the selling process, sales presentations, negotiation, legal and ethical responsibilities, self and team management.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2MA3 or IBH 2AA3 ; enrollment in Level III or above of an Honours Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering & Management program, or the Minor in Innovation; or enrollment in Level IV of the Commerce program.
Antirequisite(s): Not open to students with credit or registration in COMMERCE 4MX3, if the topic was Sales Management.
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