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MGFC10H3 - Intermediate Finance

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.

Prerequisite: MGFB10H3
Exclusion: MGT339H5, RSM333H1, MGM332H5
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGFC20H3 - Personal 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.

Prerequisite: MGFB10H3
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGFC30H3 - Introduction to Derivatives Markets

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.

Corequisite: MGFC10H3
Exclusion: MGT438H5, RSM435H1
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGFC35H3 - Investments

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.

Corequisite: MGFC10H3
Exclusion: (MGFD10H3), MGT330H5, RSM330H1
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGFC45H3 - Portfolio Management: Theory and Practice

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.

Corequisite: MGFC35H3
Breadth Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning

MGFC50H3 - International Financial 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.

Prerequisite: MGFC10H3
Exclusion: MGT439H5, RSM437H1
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGFC60H3 - Financial Statement Analysis and Security Valuation

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.

Prerequisite: MGFC10H3
Exclusion: RSM429H1
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGFC85H3 - Special Topics in Finance

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.

Prerequisite: MGFB10H3 and MGFC10H3
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGFD15H3 - Private Equity

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.

Prerequisite: MGAB02H3 and MGFC10H3
Exclusion: RSM439H1, MGT495H5
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGFD25H3 - Financial Technologies and Applications (FinTech)

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.

Prerequisite: MGFC10H3
Corequisite: MGFC35H3/(MGFD10H3)
Exclusion: RSM316H1, MGT415H5
Recommended Preparation: CSCA20H3
Breadth Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning

MGFD30H3 - Risk Management

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.

Prerequisite: MGFC10H3
Exclusion: ECO461H1, RSM432H1
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGFD40H3 - Investor Psychology and Behavioural Finance

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.

Prerequisite: MGFC10H3 and MGEB12H3
Exclusion: MGT430H5
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

MGFD50H3 - Mergers and Acquisitions: Theory and Practice

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.

Prerequisite: MGFC10H3
Exclusion: MGT434H5
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGFD60H3 - Financial Modeling and Trading Strategies

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.

Corequisite: MGFC30H3 and MGFC35H3/(MGFD10H3)
Exclusion: MGT441H5, RSM434H1
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGFD70H3 - Advanced Financial Management

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.

Prerequisite: MGFC10H3
Exclusion: MGT431H5, MGT433H5, RSM433H1
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGFD85H3 - Advanced Special Topics in Finance

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.

Prerequisite: MGFB10H3 and MGFC10H3
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGHA12H3 - Human Resource Management

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.

Exclusion: (MGHB12H3), (MGIB12H3), MGIA12H3, MGT460H5, RSM460H1
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGHB02H3 - Managing People and Groups in Organizations

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.

Prerequisite: MGTA38H3 or (MGTA35H3) or (MGTA36H3)
Exclusion: MGIB02H3, MGT262H5, RSM260H1, PSY332H
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGHC02H3 - Management Skills

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.

Prerequisite: [MGHB02H3 or MGIB02H3] and [MGHA12H3/(MGHB12H3) or MGIA12H3/(MGIB12H3)]
Exclusion: MGIC02H3
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences
Course Experience: Partnership-Based Experience

MGHC23H3 - Diversity in the Workplace

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.

Prerequisite: MGHB02H3 or MGIB02H3
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences
Course Experience: Partnership-Based Experience

MGHC50H3 - Special Topics in Human Resources

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.

Prerequisite: 7.5 credits including MGHB02H3
Recommended Preparation: [MGHA12H3 or MGIA12H3] and [MGTA35H3 or MGTA36H3 or MGTA38H3]
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGHC51H3 - Special Topics in Organizational Behaviour

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.

Prerequisite: 7.5 credits including MGHB02H3 or MGIB02H3
Recommended Preparation: MGTA35H3 or MGTA36H3 or [MGTA38H3 and MGHA12H3] or MGIA12H3
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGHC52H3 - Business Negotiation

An introduction to the theory and practice of negotiation in business. This course develops approaches and tactics to use in different forums of negotiation, and an introduction to traditional and emerging procedures for resolving disputes. To gain practical experience, students will participate in exercises which simulate negotiations.

Prerequisite: MGHB02H3 or MGIB02H3
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

MGHC53H3 - Introduction to Industrial Relations

An overview of the industrial system and process. The course will introduce students to: industrial relations theory, the roles of unions and management, law, strikes, grievance arbitration, occupational health and safety, and the history of the industrial relations system. Students will participate in collective bargaining simulations. This course includes work-integrated-learning components, and satisfies the WIL requirement of the BBA degree.

Prerequisite: Completion of at least 10.0 credits including [[MGEA01H3 and MGEA05H3] or [MGEA02H3 and MGEA06H3]].
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

MGHC55H3 - International Management OBHR Field Course

This course examines the principles and challenges of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management principles (e.g., Leadership, Work Team Effectiveness, Recruitment & Selection, Health & Safety, etc.) in international contexts, focusing on leading theories and best practices. Through interactions with host nation University faculty and business leaders, industry tours of local businesses, case examples, skill-building exercises, and academic research, students will learn about OBHR topics from the perspective of the host country.

Prerequisite: The completion of 7.5 credits including [MGHA12H3 or MGIA12H3] and [MGHB02H3 or MGIB02H3]
Recommended Preparation: [MGTA35H3 or MGTA36H3 or MGTA38H3]
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

MGHD14H3 - Leadership

This advanced leadership seminar builds on Management Skills and International Leadership Skills, focusing on leadership theories and practices. Through case studies, skill-building exercises, and world-class research, students will learn critical leadership theories and concepts while gaining an understanding of how effective leaders initiate and sustain change at the individual and corporate levels, allowing each student to harness their full leadership potential.

Prerequisite: [MGHC02H3 or MGIC02H3]
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGHD24H3 - Occupational Health and Safety Management

Occupational health and safety is a management function, however, many managers are not prepared for this role when they arrive in their first jobs. This course will consider the physical, psychological, social, and legal environments relevant to health and safety in the workplace.

Prerequisite: MGHA12H3/(MGHB12H3) or MGIA12H3/(MGIB12H3)
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGHD25H3 - Human Resources Recruitment and Selection

An in-depth look at recruitment and selection practices in organizations. Students will learn about organizational recruitment strategies, the legal issues surrounding recruitment and selection, how to screen job applicants, and the role of employee testing and employee interviews in making selection decisions.

Prerequisite: MGHA12H3/(MGHB12H3) or MGIA12H3/(MGIB12H3)
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGHD26H3 - Training and Development

This course is designed to teach students about the training and development process. Topics include how training and development fits within the larger organizational context as well as learning, needs analysis, the design and delivery of training programs, on and off-the-job training methods, the transfer of training, and training evaluation.

Prerequisite: MGHA12H3/(MGHB12H3) or MGIA12H3/(MGIB12H3)
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

MGHD27H3 - Human Resources Planning and Strategy

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of strategic human resources management and the human resource planning process. Students will learn how to forecast, design, and develop human resource plans and requirements using both qualitative and quantitative techniques.

Prerequisite: MGHA12H3/(MGHB12H3) or MGIA12H3/(MGIB12H3)
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences