2005/2006 - Registrar - McMaster University

l78 COM,MERCECOMMERCE 4BG3 " PUBLIC SECTOR COLLECTIVE BARGAININGThis courseexamrnes unionization and collective bargaining fbremployeesin,1he public sector.' Topicsiriclude: bargaining i$sues, bargainingoutcome? ,and impasse resolution. .,Pre'requisite: COMMERCE3BA3 or$BC3; and registration in any Commerceor' Engineering and Management prograrri. Subject to space avail-,ability.' (B.Com~ students- s~e Note 6 above.)' ''Cross-list: LABR 5T 4CO$ ,COMMERCE 4BI3 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENTThis cou'rse provides a frameworK for estabilshing, revising and examiningtraining programs in organizations. TopICS include:, needs assessment,development of training objectives, planning and, delivery of in-, struction, learning principles and, evaluation of' training~Prerequisite: COMMERCE ~BB3 ,or'3BC3; and registration in any Com~merceor Engineering and Management program. (B.Com. students - seeNote 6 ,above:) . 'I. COMMERCE,4FG3 FINANCIAL THEORY .This course explores, the theoretical foundations of finance an'd theirapplications to corporate finance policy .. Topics ,covered include rational• investment decisions, asset, pricing, . efficient markets, financial deci~sions al1.d the role of information in financial decisiori~making.·, Prerequisite: COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in any Commerceor Engineeringand Management program. (B.Com. students - see Note 6 above.)Antirequisite: COMMERCE4FB3 ' ,COMMERCE 4FH3' :MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS, AND CORPORATE CONTROLThis course examines the process by which mergers and,other types ofcorporate control transactions t$9 place,and the, role of restructuringshifts in resource allocation by corporations. ", .'Prerequisite: COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in any Commerce orEngineeringand Management program. (B. Com, students - see Note 6 ;:lbove.)COMMERCE 4FI3 TRADING IN FINANCIAL MARKETSCOMMERCE 4BJ3 GENDER ISSUES IN BUSINESSThis course attempts to develop practical skills in trading financial securities-fixed income, equities, futures and options- focusing on tradingThis course discusses the successes and challenges of,women inbusinessin' an international context, across, various professions and' asstrategies based on market analysisa:nd risk measurement.Prerequisite:COMMERCE3FA3 with a grade of at least8+; and registrationentrepreneurs and business owners: , >" 'in Honours Commerce or any Engineering and Management programPrerequisjte: Registration in any Commerce or Engineering and Manage..; Enrolment is limited.ment program. (B:Com. students - see Note.6 above.) , ,COMMERCE 4FJ3 FIXED INCOME ANALYSISNot open to'students with credit in COMMERCE 4SX3, SPECIAL TOP~ This course provides an advanced treatment of investments in the field,ICS !N BU$INE~S, if taken in January 1998;COMMERCE4BK3THE MANAGEMENTOF TECHNOLOGYAn introduction to the innovative managernent of technology includingthe integration of the firm and technology strategy, external sourcing of 'of fixed income analysis and focuses on fixed income securities, fixedincome portfofio management and fixed income derivatives.Prerequisite: COMMERCE,3FA3 andregistration in ar1Y Commerce or Engi-_, neering and Management prqgram. (B.Com., students - see Note 6 abo~e.)technology and the internationali~ationof technology management ' COMMERCE 4FK3 'FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSISprerequisite: COMMERCE 2BA3 registration ,in any Commerce or EngineeringThis course provides a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of theand Manage'me'nfprogram. (B.Com. students- see, Note 6 above.)Not 'open to students with credit in COMMERCE 4BX3, if taken in Januarypnalysis of financial statements as. an aid to decision making.' The relationshipbetween financial markets and financial. statements is studied1998 or 199~. ' 'using computerized data sets on personal computers.Prerequisite: COMMERCE 3FA3and registration any Commerce orEngi"COMMERCE 4BX3 'SPECIAL, TOPIGSIN HUMAN'neering and Management program. (B.C0I!l.students- see Note 6 above.) ,RESOURCESILABOUR RELATioNS ',' ',Various topics in Human Resources/Labour Relations are considered. ' COMMERCE 4FX3, ,SPECIAL TOPICS IN FINANCE ' "'They will vary depending upon recent developments in the field and uponVarious topics in Finance are considere~. They wilt vary dependi~gthe researc,h interests of the instructor. The topics'to be included areupon 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", announced at the time of the course offering.course offering. , 'Prerequisite:' Announced at time of offering ,Prerequisite: Announced at time of offeringFor information on course offerings, please, refer to the School of Busi~, For.information on course offerings,please refer to the School of Busi~.,ness website at http://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/programs/comnessweb site at' http://www.degroote.mcmapter.calprograms/commerce/courses.htmlor contact the AcademicPrograms Office, MGD 104.,merce/courses.html or contact the Academic Programs Office, MGD 104~COMMERCE 4BX3 may be repeated, if on a different topic, to a total of COMMERCE 4FX3 may be repf3ated, if on a different topic, to a' tqtal ofsiX units.six units., COMMERCE 4FA3 CASES IN MANAGERIAL FINANCECOMMERCE 4MC3 NEW PRODUCT MARKETING 'This course covers the application,' of basic 'financial theory and analysis,from a managerial 'point of View, to specific cases. Consideration isThis course' covers the ,management, of new products from the ideastage through to product launch with 'a strong practical orientation. A, giv'en to the strategic; marketing, operational and personal factors which field project is a major component of the course.'interact with financial factors. , ' ",J Prerequisite: COMMERCE 3MC3 and registrationin any Commerce or EngineeringPrerequisite: COMMERCE 3FA3and registration in anyCom'merce or Engineeringand Management program. (6.Com. students - se~ Note 6 above,)and Management program. (B. Com. students - see Note 6 above.) , COMMERCE 4MD3 BUSINESS MARKETINGCOMMERCE 4FD3 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSAn overview of business marketing inCluding: derived demand, vendorThis course examines, from a managerial perspective,the major types offinancial institutions,in Canada: chartered b,anks, trust companies, insurancecompanies,investmenfbanks and other institutional investors.,', Prerequisite: COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in any Commerce or Engineeringanalysis, the multiple buying' unit" value analysis, competitive bidding,industrial design, key accounts, and trade. shows:Prerequisite: COMMERCE 3MC3 and registration in any Commerce or Engi­.rieering an.d Management program. (B.Com. ,students - see Note 6 above.)and Manage'ment program. (B.Com. students - see Note 6 above.) COMMERCE'4ME3 SALES MANAGEMENT . /COMMERCE 4FE3 ' OPTIONS AND FUTURES 'Cases, presentations, field work, library research, role playing and group'This course provides an integrate'd approach to understanding"the relationsbetween options, future's, and their underlying assets. The theoryexercises help to understand customers, the selling process, sales presentations,negotiation, legal and' ethical responsibilities, self and teamof pricing of options ahd futures, and the' application of the theory to ,management. " .'• ;instruments currently traded in financial markets are considered. . Prerequisite: COMMERCE 3Mc3 and registration in ~ny Commerce orl;ngineeringPrerequisite: COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in any Commerce or Engi-,neering and Management program; (B. Com. ,students - see Note 6 above;) and Management program. (B.Com. students - see Note 6 above.)Not open to students with credit or registration in COMMERCE 4MX3, -ifCOMMERCE 4FF3 ,PORTFOLl9 THEORY ANDMANAGEMENT , 'the topic was Sales' Management.'This course Offers an advanced treatment of investment decision-makingCOMMERCE 4MF3 RETAILING MANAGEMENTand the role of financial markets in pricing securities. Topics include:portfolio selection models, the institutional envirohment of investmentdecisions, and investment and asset pricing theory. ,This course will fariiiliarizestudents ,with, key managerial and poli.cyis­, sues involved in the design, implementation and assessment ctthe retailmix. It wilt cover several areas relating to the institution of retailing,Prerequisite: COMMERCE 3FA3 and registration in any Commerce, or Engi- ' elements of the retail environment; and retail strategies.n(3ering and Management program. (B. Com. students - see Note 6 a~ove.) Prerequisite: COMMERCE 3MC3 and registration in any Commerce or EngineeringAntireqllJsite: COMMERCE 4FC3,and Management program." (B.Com. students - see Note 6 above.)(~