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Civil Engineering Courses in Civil Engineering are administered by the Department of Civil Engineering.
John Hodgins Engineering Building, Room 301, ext. 24287 or 24315
http://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/civil
Department Notes
- All Civil Engineering courses are open to students registered in a civil engineering program, subject to prerequisite requirements. Prior permission of the Department is necessary for students from other engineering departments and other faculties.
- Unless otherwise stated, the duration and the frequency of activities are as follows:
- one lecture consists of one hour each week
- one tutorial consists of two hours each week
- one lab consists of three hours each week
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CIVENG 4DD4 - Structural Dynamics and Seismic Design 4 unit(s)
Introduction to linear elastic structural dynamics including single and multi degree-of-freedom systems. Introduction to seismic design philosophy including capacity design, ductility, and collapse mechanisms. Design, detailing, and analysis of selected lateral force resisting systems will be covered using current design codes.
Three lectures, two tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3G04 and CIVENG 3J04 and credit or registration in CIVENG 4N04
Antirequisite(s): CIVENG 4ED4, 4SD4
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CIVENG 4F04 - Physico-Chemical Processes in Water and Wastewater 4 unit(s)
Water/waste water quality/characteristics; physical and chemical unit processes including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation and filtration for particle removal in water treatment; inactivation of microorganisms in disinfection; advanced treatment, including ion exchange, adsorption, advanced oxidation using radical reactions and membrane filtration.
Three lectures, one lab or one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3L03 or CHEMENG 2D04 or registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of the department
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CIVENG 4G04 - Pavement Materials and Design 4 unit(s)
Components of highway pavements; ground water and drainage for highway facilities; soil compaction and stabilization; aggregates; bituminous materials; asphalt mix design; flexible and rigid pavement design; embankment design.
Three lectures, one tutorial or one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3B03
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CIVENG 4K04 - Modern Methods of Structural Analysis 4 unit(s)
Stiffness method; development and applications in structural analysis. Introduction to finite element method. Influence lines, elastic stability analysis of frames with and without sway effects. Application of computer programs.
Three lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3G03 or CIVENG 3G04
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CIVENG 4L04 - Design of Water Resources Systems 4 unit(s)
Investigation, planning, analysis and design of water resources systems, climate change. Introduction to GIS tools. Frequency analysis, design storms, urban drainage and analysis, floodplain analysis and flood control.
Two lectures, one tutorial, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3M03
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CIVENG 4N04 - Steel Structures 4 unit(s)
Introduction to design in steel, tension and compression members, plate buckling aspects, beam instability, beam design, beam-columns, bolted and welded connections. Applications employing steel structures building code.
Three lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3G03 or 3G04 , 3P04
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CIVENG 4S04 - Foundation Engineering 4 unit(s)
Principles of foundation design; stability analysis; bearing capacity, settlement and location, footings, deep foundations, piles, pile groups and drilled piers; retaining walls.
Three lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3B03
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CIVENG 4T04 - Transit Modelling and Intelligent Transportation Systems 4 unit(s)
Introduction to advanced traffic signal modelling, basic Transit Engineering concepts and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
Three lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3K03
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CIVENG 4TA4 - Traffic Analysis: Theory and Simulation 4 unit(s)
Traffic operation and transportation network analysis, including traffic studies, traffic flow models, shockwave analysis, advanced analysis of signalized intersections, capacity and level of service analysis, and road network simulation.
Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3K03
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CIVENG 4V04 - Biological Aspects of Wastewater Treatment 4 unit(s)
Microbial kinetics and cell yield in biological wastewater treatment; conventional activated sludge systems; models of activated sludge systems; aeration systems; sedimentation; membrane bioreactors; biological nutrient removal; sequential batch reactors; biosolids treatment, including sludge thickening, anaerobic digestion and dewatering; attached growth reactors, including trickling filters, rotation disk contactors and fluidized bed reactors.
Three lectures, one tutorial or one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3L03 or CHEMENG 2D04 or registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of the department
Antirequisite(s): ENGINEER 4U03
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CIVENG 4W04 - Design of Low Rise Buildings 4 unit(s)
Structural systems and load distribution, design of masonry, wood, and cold-formed steel. Introduction to building envelope design.
Three lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3J04 , CIVENG 3G03 or 3G04 and credit or registration in CIVENG 4N04
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CIVENG 4X06 A/B - Design and Synthesis Project in Civil Engineering 6 unit(s)
Capstone project supervised by faculty members in civil engineering, involving design and synthesis that reinforces concepts from structural and/or municipal engineering. Exposure to elements of teamwork, sustainability, social responsibility and project management.
Three lectures, two hours of design studio; both terms
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3G03 or CIVENG 3G04 , CIVENG 3L03 , CIVENG 3J04 and registration in a final level of a Civil Engineering program or permission from the Department
Co-requisite(s): CIVENG 4N04
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CIVENG 4Y04 - Bridges and Other Structural Systems 4 unit(s)
Bridge loads and analysis for load effects. Design of (steel beam - concrete slab) composite floor system and steel plate girders. Stresses, ultimate strength, and design of pre-stressed concrete girders. Fatigue Design.
Three lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3G03 or 3G04 , 3J04 or registration in CIVENG 4N04
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CIVENG 4Z04 A/B S - Independent Study 4 unit(s)
An experimental and/or analytical investigation related to any branch of civil engineering, under the direction of a faculty member. Students choose a project from a list of department approved projects. The student may be required to present a seminar and will submit a final written report before April 1.
Two labs (three hours); both terms. The hours assigned can be freely scheduled to suit those involved in a particular project and may include computation classes, laboratory work, discussion or individual study.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a final level of a Civil Engineering program, and a SA of at least 9.5 and permission of the department
Antirequisite(s): IBEHS 3I06 A/B
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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.
- Non-Commerce students may enrol in specific upper-year Commerce courses if they have been accepted into a Specialized Minor offered by the Faculty of Business or can demonstrate that they are pursuing an interdisciplinary minor for which the specific Commerce courses are included.
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), tutorial (one hour)
Antirequisite(s): IBH 1BA3
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COMMERCE 1DA3 - Business Data Analytics 3 unit(s)
The main emphasis will be on the applications of statistical data analysis in business. Students learn different aspects of working with and making sense of data and learn how to use data to provide insight into different business problems. Some examples include the application of visualization, probabilities, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, simple and multiple regressions, etc. Application of data analysis techniques in business problems will be introduced and practiced using software (through a course project).
Lectures (three hours), tutorials (one hour)
Antirequisite(s): ARTSSCI 2R03 , COMMERCE 2QA3 , ECON 2B03 , HTHSCI 1F03, IBH 2AD3 , NURSING 2R03, SOCSCI 2J03 , STATS 2B03 , 2MB3 , 3J04 , 3N03, 3Y03
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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 1GR0 A/B - DeGroote Student Experience and Development I 0 unit(s)
This course provides experiential activities for students to develop (or enhance) and apply foundational knowledge of highly sought skills in the workplace such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication and self-management. Further, this course offers career development tools and learning experiences that facilitate students’ transition to university and success in the Business Program. Students will gain knowledge of McMaster University’s academic regulations, strategies for academic success, and the various services available to them within the university.
Course will consist of in-person and online learning experiences such as presentations, videos, resources, self-assessment, workshops, competitions, conferences, etc.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level I or above in any Bachelor of Commerce Program
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COMMERCE 1MA3 - Introduction to Marketing 3 unit(s)
This foundation course introduces the basic principles and frameworks of marketing emphasizing the importance of a focus on the customer.
Lectures (three hours)
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 2MA3 and IBH 2AA3
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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 four or five level program or applicable minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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 ; and registration in any four or five level program or applicable minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
Antirequisite(s): IBH 2AC3
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COMMERCE 2DA3 - Decision Making with Analytics 3 unit(s)
The course will study five widely used quantitative management science tools (problem modelling, linear programming, decision analysis, simulation, and waiting lines) used in business data analytics when conditions are reasonably certain or somewhat uncertain. All five tools are implemented in Excel. The course is taught through lectures, computer work with Excel, lecture notes and textbook readings, practice problems, and online podcasts.
Lectures (three hours), tutorials (one hour)
Prerequisite(s): ARTSSCI 2R03 , COMMERCE 1DA3 (or 2QA3 ), ECON 2B03 , HTHSCI 1F03, IBH 2AD3 , NURSING 2R03, SOCSCI 2J03 , STATS 2B03 , 2MB3 , 3J04 , 3N03, 3Y03 ; and registration in any four or five level program or applicable minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 and ECON 1B03 (or ECON 1BX3 ); one of MATH 1A03 , 1LS3 , 1M03, 1MM3 , 1N03, 1X03 , 1ZA3 or 1Z04; and registration in any four or five level program or applicable minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
Antirequisite(s): IBH 2BB3 ; Not open to students with credit or registration in ECON 2I03
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COMMERCE 2FB3 - 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 or ECON 2I03 ; and registration in any four or five level program or applicable minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 3FA3 ; IBH 3AC3
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COMMERCE 2GR0 A/B - DeGroote Student Experience and Development II 0 unit(s)
This course builds on COMMERCE 1GR0 A/B and continues to provide experiential activities for students to develop (or enhance) and apply foundational knowledge of highly sought skills in the workplace such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication and self-management. Further, this course offers career development tools and learning experiences that facilitate students’ success in the Business Program and their careers. Students will gain strategies for academic success, and knowledge of the various services and opportunities available to them within the university.
Course will consist of in-person and online learning experiences such as presentations, videos, resources, self-assessment, workshops, competitions, conferences, etc.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above in the Honours Bachelor of Commerce Program
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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 a 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 four or five level program or applicable minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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 four or five level program or applicable minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
Antirequisite(s): IBH 2AA3
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COMMERCE 2NG3 - Negotiations 3 unit(s)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with foundational knowledge on the theories and practice of negotiation and its sub-processes; they will also learn important skills on the use of strategies and tactics, conflict resolution, and the tenets of ethical bargaining. Embracing experiential learning, students will take part in case studies and exercises to deepen their knowledge of the skills required in negotiations.
Lectures (two hours); tutorial (one hour)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 1BA3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce Program
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 3S03 , IBH 3AA3
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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 1DA3 (or 2QA3 ), ECON 2B03 , ELECENG 3TQ3 , ENGPHYS 3W04 , HTHSCI 1F03, 2A03, NURSING 2R03, SOCSCI 2J03 , STATS 1CC3, 2B03 , 2MB3 , 3J04 , 3N03, 3Y03 ; and registration in any four or five level program or applicable minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 4QA3 , IBH 2BC3 (or 3BE3 ), 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 four or five level program or applicable minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
Antirequisite(s): ARTSSCI 2R03 , ECON 2B03 , ELECENG 3TQ3 , ENGPHYS 3W04 A/B, HTHSCI 1F03, 2A03, IBH 2AD3 , NURSING 2R03, SOCSCI 2J03 , STATS 1CC3, 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 any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 1AA3 or IBH 1AA3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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COMMERCE 3DA3 - Predictive Analytics 3 unit(s)
This course is designed to introduce the basics of predictive analytics to undergraduate students. The course takes a computational approach to address the concept of prediction and forecasting within business problems. Students will learn about the most commonly used predictive analytics tools and methodologies and get to apply them to a series of problems to gain hands-on experience. In this process, students also learn the basics of predictive data analytics using state of the art analytics computational platforms and tools such as Anaconda and Jupyter Notebook. Upon the completion of the course, students are expected to have gained a basic but broad understanding of predictive data analytics, and are able to use the R programming language to perform a preliminary predictive analysis on a given data set.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2DA3 (or 3QA3 ); and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.).
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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 or 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 or ECON 2I03 or IBH 2BB3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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COMMERCE 3FI3 - Market Trading with Options and Futures 3 unit(s)
This experiential course develops practical skills in trading financial securities - money market instruments, bonds, equities, indices, ETFs, currencies, commodities, and their corresponding derivatives options focusing on trading strategies that minimize market exposure through risk management. The course uses industry tools such as Thomson Reuters Refinitiv and Bloomberg Professional.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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COMMERCE 3FK3 - Intermediate Corporate Finance 3 unit(s)
This course will provide an overview of the theory, methods and concerns of Corporate Finance. The course will examine the important issues in corporate finance (capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy, interaction of investment and financing decisions) from the perspective of the financial manager. Although lecture-based, the course will also use a number of cases to illustrate the theory.
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 and registration in level III or above in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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COMMERCE 3FL3 - Sustainable and Social Finance 3 unit(s)
Students will discuss how financial markets can play a socially-beneficial role. How public companies play a role in creating a more sustainable world. What role endowments play in the success of the nonprofit sector. The role socially-responsible businesses, impact investments and green bonds play in helping to improve social outcomes. A major focus will be learning to evaluate public companies from an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) perspective. ESG has become a critical skill set in evaluating investments.
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ); and registration in level III or above in any
Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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COMMERCE 3FM3 - The History of Finance 3 unit(s)
This course explores the emergence, evolution, and future of the tools and organizations that make modern finance possible. By studying the history of payments, debt, banking, corporations, markets, derivatives, pensions, insurance companies and investment funds, students will learn why such institutions are organized as they are today and how we might design better versions to tackle the challenges of the twenty-first century. This course will be of particular interest to students interested in fintech as it explores the core functions of financial institutions and their modern innovations.
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2FA3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 or ENGINEER 1D04 or IBH 2AB3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 1MA3 (or 2MA3 ) or IBH 2AA3 ; COMMERCE 1DA3 (or 2QA3 ) or IBH 2AD3 ; or COMMERCE 1MA3 (or 2MA3 ) or IBH 2AA3 and one of STATS 2MB3 , 3J04 , 3N03 or STATS 3Y03 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 1MA3 (or 2MA3 ) or IBH 2AA3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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COMMERCE 3MC3 - Applied Marketing Management 3 unit(s)
Builds upon material in COMMERCE 1MA3 (or 2MA3 ) but is more applied in nature and covers the marketing mix in greater depth. It relies more on practical, real world cases. A major field project (for example, student teams working with companies) is a critical part of the course.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 1MA3 (or 2MA3 ); and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 1MA3 (or 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 Bachelor of Commerce program; or one of ELECENG 3TQ3 , 3TQ3 , 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 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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 IBH 2BA3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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)
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 1AA3 , 2AB3 , IBH 1AA3 , 2BA3
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 any Bachelor of Commerce Labour Studies, or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 , or LABRST 2A03 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce, Labour Studies or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 , or LABRST 2A03 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce, Labour Studies or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.). 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 Bachelor of Commerce, Labour Studies or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
Cross-list(s): LABRST 3C03
This course is administered by the School of 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 any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.). COMMERCE 4BC3 is also recommended.
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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 any Bachelor of Commerce, Labour Studies or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 any Bachelor of Commerce, Labour Studies or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 3S03 ; and registration in Level IV or above in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
Antirequisite(s): IBH 4BA3
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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 3S03 or IBH 3AA3 ; and registration in Level IV or above in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 or IBH 3AB3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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COMMERCE 4DA3 - Modelling and Analytics Using Excel 3 unit(s)
This course will enable students to gain familiarity with analytics, and then develop a comprehensive understanding of prescriptive analytics. They will develop the ability to logically model managerial problems drawn from various functional areas in MS Excel (and in some instances mathematically). Students will use Excel add-in functions (and other software as needed) to solve the posed problems, and analyze them to develop useful managerial insights.
Lectures (three hours)
Prerequisite(s): COMMERCE 2DA3 (or 3QA3 ) or 4QA3 ;and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management 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 Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program
Antirequisite(s): COMMERCE 4EL3 (regardless of topic)
Project proposal forms are available online and must be completed by the student and signed by the Supervisor and Associate Dean Academic prior to enrolment.
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management, Actuarial Financial Mathematics program, or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management, Actuarial Financial Mathematics program, or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 or ECON 2I03 and ECON 3G03 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 or ECON 2I03 or IBH 2BB3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management or Actuarial Financial Mathematics program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 or ECON 2I03 or IBH 2BB3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 or ECON 2I03 or IBH 2BB3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management or Actuarial and Financial Mathematics program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 or ECON 2I03 or IBH 2BB3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce, Engineering and Management or Actuarial Financial Mathematics program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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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 relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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 2FB3 (or 3FA3 ) or IBH 3AC3 ; and registration in any Bachelor of Commerce or Engineering and Management program or relevant minor (see Faculty Note 2.)
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