This course covers more advanced special topics an area of economics. That is, the topics covered will be more advanced than those covered by a C-level special topics course and thus have at least one specified C-level course as a listed prerequisite. The specific topics will vary from year to year. This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore a range of topics through the application of different economic methodologies and analyses. It will highlight current faculty research expertise and provide an opportunity to present material not covered in our existing course offerings in greater detail.

This course covers more advanced special topics an area of economics. That is, the topics covered will be more advanced than those covered by a C-level special topics course and thus have at least one specified C-level course as a listed prerequisite. The specific topics will vary from year to year. This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore a range of topics through the application of different economic methodologies and analyses. It will highlight current faculty research expertise and provide an opportunity to present material not covered in our existing course offerings in greater detail.

Explores the issue of outsourcing, and broadly defines which activities should a firm do "in-house" and which should it take outside? Using a combination of cases and economic analysis, it develops a framework for determining the "best" firm organization.

This course introduces to students the techniques used by economists to define research problems and to do research. Students will choose a research problem, write a paper on their topic and present their ongoing work to the class.

This course studies the causes, consequences and policy implications of recent financial crises. It studies key theoretical concepts of international finance such as exchange-rate regimes, currency boards, common currency, banking and currency crises. The course will describe and analyze several major episodes of financial crises, such as East Asia, Mexico and Russia in the 1990s, Argentina in the early 2000s, the U.S. and Greece in the late 2000s, and others in recent years.

Financial econometrics applies statistical techniques to analyze the financial data in order to solve problems in Finance. In doing so, this course will focus on four major topics: Forecasting returns, Modeling Univariate and Multivariate Volatility, High Frequency and market microstructure, Simulation Methods and the application to risk management.

These courses will normally be made available only to upper-level students whose interests are not covered by other courses and whose performance in Economics courses has been well above average. Not all faculty will be available for these courses in any single session.
Note: Students must obtain consent from the Economic, Academic Director, the supervising instructor and the Department of Management before registering for this course.

These courses will normally be made available only to upper-level students whose interests are not covered by other courses and whose performance in Economics courses has been well above average. Not all faculty will be available for these courses in any single session.
Note: Students must obtain consent from the Economic, Academic Director, the supervising instructor and the Department of Management before registering for this course.

An introduction to basic concepts and analytical tools in financial management. Building on the fundamental concept of time value of money, the course will examine stock and bond valuations and capital budgeting under certainty. Also covered are risk-return trade-off, financial planning and forecasting, and long-term financing decisions.

This course covers mainstream finance topics. Besides a deeper examination of certain topics already covered in MGFB10H3, the course will investigate additional subjects such as working capital management, capital budgeting under uncertainty, cost of capital, capital structure, dividend policy, leasing, mergers and acquisitions, and international financial management.

This course covers goal setting, personal financial statements, debt and credit management, risk management, investing in financial markets, real estate appraisal and mortgage financing, tax saving strategies, retirement and estate planning. The course will benefit students in managing their personal finances, and in their future careers with financial institutions.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of derivatives markets covering futures, swaps, options and other financial derivative securities. Detailed descriptions of, and basic valuation techniques for popular derivative securities are provided. As each type of derivative security is introduced, its applications in investments and general risk management will be discussed.

This course deals with fundamental elements of investments. Basic concepts and techniques are introduced for various topics such as risk and return characteristics, optimal portfolio construction, security analysis, investments in stocks, bonds and derivative securities, and portfolio performance measurements.

This course introduces students to both the theoretical and practical elements of portfolio management. On the theoretical side, students learn the investment theories and analytic models applicable to portfolio management. Students gain fundamental knowledge of portfolio construction, optimization, and performance attribution. The hands-on component of the course aims to provide students with a unique experiential learning opportunity, through participation in the different stages of the portfolio management process. The investment exercises challenge students to apply and adapt to different risk and return scenarios, time horizons, legal and other unique investment constraints.

Classes are conducted in the experiential learning lab, where students explore academic, research and practical components of Portfolio Management.

This course provides students with a framework for making financial decisions in an international context. It discusses foreign exchange markets, international portfolio investment and international corporate finance. Next to covering the relevant theories, students also get the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real world issues by practicing case studies.

This course introduces the tools and skills required to perform a comprehensive financial statement analysis from a user perspective. Students will learn how to integrate the concepts and principles in accounting and finance to analyze the financial statements and to utilize that information in earnings-based security valuation.

This course covers special topics in the area of finance. The specific topics will vary from year to year, but could include topics in Financial Markets, Financial Intermediation, Corporate Governance, Real Estate Finance, Retirement Planning, and Sustainable Finance. The specific topics to be covered will be set out in the syllabus for the course for each semester in which it is offered.

This course explores the private equity asset class and the private equity acquisition process. It covers both the academic and practical components of private equity investing, including: deal sourcing, financial modelling and valuations, transaction structuring, financing, diligence, negotiations, post transaction corporate strategy and governance.

Financial Technologies (FinTech) are changing our everyday lives and challenging many financial institutions to evolve and adapt. The course explores disruptive financial technologies and innovations such as mobile banking, cryptocurrencies, Robo-advisory and the financial applications of artificial intelligence (AI) etc. The course covers the various areas within the financial industry that are most disrupted, thus leading to discussions on the challenges and opportunities for both the financial institutions and the regulators. Classes are conducted in the experiential learning lab where students explore academic, research and practical components of FinTech.

This course develops analytical skills in financial risk management. It introduces techniques used for evaluating, quantifying and managing financial risks. Among the topics covered are market risk, credit risk, operational risk, liquidity risk, bank regulations and credit derivatives.

This course is designed to help students understand how different psychological biases can affect investor behaviours and lead to systematic mispricing in the financial market. With simulated trading games, students will learn and practice various trading strategies to take advantage of these market anomalies.

This course provides a general introduction to the important aspects of M&A, including valuation, restructuring, divestiture, takeover defences, deal structuring and negotiations, and legal issues.

This course integrates finance theories and practice by using financial modeling and simulated trading. Students will learn how to apply the theories they learned and to use Excel and VBA to model complex financial decisions. They will learn how the various security markets work under different simulated information settings.

This course reinforces and expands upon the topics covered in MGFB10H3/(MGTB09H3), (MGTC03H3) and MGFC10H3/(MGTC09H3). It examines more advanced and complex decision making situations a financial manager faces in such areas as capital budgeting, capital structure, financing, working capital management, dividend policy, leasing, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management.

This course covers special topics in the area of finance. The specific topics will vary from year to year but could include topics in Financial Markets, Financial Intermediation, Corporate Governance, Real Estate Finance, Retirement Planning, Sustainable Finance, and Fixed Income. The specific topics to be covered will be set out in the syllabus for the course for each semester in which it is offered.

An introduction to current human resource practices in Canada, emphasizing the role of Human Resource Management in enhancing performance, productivity and profitability of the organization. Topics include recruitment, selection, training, career planning and development, diversity and human rights issues in the work place.

An introduction to micro- and macro-organizational behaviour theories from both conceptual and applied perspectives. Students will develop an understanding of the behaviour of individuals and groups in different organizational settings. Topics covered include: individual differences, motivation and job design, leadership, organizational design and culture, group dynamics and inter-group relations.

This course will help students develop the critical skills required by today's managers. Topics covered include self-awareness, managing stress and conflict, using power and influence, negotiation, goal setting, and problem-solving. These skills are important for leadership and will enable students to behave more effectively in their working and personal lives. This course includes work-integrated-learning components, and satisfies the WIL requirement of the BBA degree.

Examines the nature and effects of diversity in the workplace. Drawing on theories and research from psychology, the course will examine topics like stereotyping, harassment, discrimination, organizational climate for diversity, conflict resolution within diverse teams, and marketing to a diverse clientele.

This course covers special topics in the area of organizational behaviour. The specific topics will vary from year to year but could include topics in organizational culture, motivation, leadership, communication, organizational design, work attitudes, or equity, diversity and inclusion at work. The specific topics to be covered will be set out in the syllabus for the course for each semester in which it is offered.