An overview of all functional areas of business. Students will be introduced to the computer and internet tools commonly used in business. For non-Commerce students only. Credit will be granted for only one of COMR 100 or COMM 100. Equivalency: COMM 100
Equivalency: COMM 186 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Entrepreneurial essentials from creating viable opportunities through building a founding team, strategic planning, going to market, fleshing out an organization and planning the future of the business. Credit will be granted for only one of COMR 280 or COMM 280. Equivalency: COMM280 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Equivalency: COMM 286
An introductory examination of work organizations and the behaviour of individuals within them. Phenomena to be studied include organizational structure, environments, group processes, motivation and leadership (for non-Commerce students only). Not for students with credit for, or exemption from, COMM 192, COMM 292, COMM 321, or COMM 329. Equivalency: COMM 329 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Fundamental economic issues faced by entrepreneurs who want to commercialize innovations within start-ups and established firms. Credit will be granted for only one of COMR 382 or COMM 382. Prerequisite: One of ECON 101, ECON 310. Corequisite: One of COMM 280, COMR 280. Equivalency: COMM382 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Prerequisite: One of COMM 280, COMR 280. Equivalency: COMM386 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Financial issues encountered by entrepreneurs and those active on the investing side of entrepreneurship, such as working for banks, venture capital firms, or corporate venture organizations, or anyone interacting with entrepreneurs and private equity investors. Credit will be granted for only one of COMR 387, COEC 387, or COMM 387. Corequisite: One of COMM 280, COMR 280. Equivalency: COEC387, COMM387 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Studio-based experience in thinking strategies and design processes applied to business innovation in the private, public, and social sectors. Emphasis on problem solving, co-creation, and innovation for external clients in a collaborative environment. Credit will be granted for only one of COMR 388 or COMM 388. Prerequisite: One of COMM 280, COMR 280. Equivalency: COMM388 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
The role and importance of creativity in developing successful business solutions. Credit will be granted for only one of COMR 389 or COMM 389. Prerequisite: One of COMM 280, COMR 280. Equivalency: COMM389 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
The design and management of systems that efficiently and effectively supply products and services to the end-user. The concepts apply to a variety of settings such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and others (For non-Commerce students only). Not for students with credit for, or exemption from, COMM 204 or COMM 398. Equivalency: COMM 398 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Financial accounting for business organizations; principles and problems of accounting measurements; forms of business organizations; financing of businesses. (For non-Commerce students only). Not for students with credit for, or exemption from, COMM 293, COMM 320, or COMM 457. Equivalency: COMM 457 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Use of accounting data in decision making by businesses; financial statement analysis; cash flows; cost behaviour patterns; methods of accounting for costs. (For non-Commerce students only). Not for students with credit for, or exemption from, COMM 294 or COMM 458. Prerequisite: One of COMM 293, COMM 457, COMR 457. Equivalency: COMM 458 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Basic considerations affecting the domestic and international marketing of goods and services. (For non-Commerce students only). Not for students with credit for, or exemption from, COMM 296, COMM 420, or COMM 465. Corequisite: Either (a) all of ECON 101, ECON 102 or (b) ECON 100 or (c) all of ECON 310, ECON 311 or (d) all of ECON 101, ECON 311 or (e) all of ECON 102, ECON 310. Equivalency: COMM 465 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Introduction to managerial finance, including the role and functioning of financial markets, procurement of funds and financing strategies, dividend policy, capital budgeting and financial analysis and planning. (For non-Commerce students only). Not for students with credit for, or exemption from, COMM 298, COMM 421, or COMM 473. Prerequisite: Either (a) all of ECON 101, ECON 102 or (b) ECON 100 or (c) all of ECON 310, ECON 311 or (d) all of ECON 101, ECON 311 or (e) all of ECON 102, ECON 310; and one of MATH 100, MATH 102, MATH 104, MATH 110, MATH 120, MATH 180, MATH 184. Corequisite: One of COMM 293, COMM 457, COMR 457. Equivalency: COMM 473 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
How new products are developed and the factors that influence success and failure throughout the various stages of development. Credit will be granted for only one of COMR 482 or COMM 482. Prerequisite: One of COMM 280, COMR 280. Equivalency: COMM 482 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
An applied course that examines the innovative, growing, and rapidly evolving field of social entrepreneurship, which tackles social and environmental challenges through business perspectives and methods. Credit will be granted for only one of COMR 485 or COMM 485. Equivalency: COMM 485 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
How new products are developed and the factors that influence success and failure throughout the various stages of development. Prerequisite: One of COMM 280, COMR 280. Equivalency: COMM 486 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A conceptual and practical introduction to the major areas of business strategy with an integrative perspective on managing a business. Includes the analysis of a business and its environment, the development and evaluation of strategic alternatives, and implementation of change (For non-Commerce students only in fourth year). Not for students with credit for, or exemption from, COMM 491 or COMM 493. Prerequisite: One of COMM 293, COMM 457, COMR 457 and either (a) all of ECON 101, ECON 102 or (b) all of ECON 310, ECON 311 or (c) ECON 100 or (d) all of ECON 101, ECON 311 or (e) all of ECON 102, ECON 310. Corequisite: One of COMM 329, COMR 329 and one of COMM 465, COMR 465 and one of COMM 473, COMR 473. Equivalency: COMM493 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
The particular problems and experiences encountered in starting, developing, and managing new enterprises. The course includes lectures, guest speakers, and case studies. Credit will be granted for only one of COMR 497, COMM 466, COMM 497, COEC 497, APSC 486, or APSC 496E. Prerequisite: One of COMM 280, COMR 280. Corequisite: One of COMM 382, COMR 382 and one of COMM 387, COMR 387. Equivalency: COEC497, COMM497 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.