Featured Commerce Electives

COMM_O 399A
AI in Business

Step into the future of work with confidence. In this hands‑on course, you’ll explore how AI is reshaping industries—from machine learning and automation to real‑world business applications. Build practical skills using tools like ChatGPT, design your own AI chatbot, and analyze how organizations adopt emerging technologies.

*Open to 3rd & 4th year students.

COMM_O 399C
Equity Research & Investment Management

Step into the world of professional investing. In this applied, analyst‑style course, you’ll evaluate real companies, build financial models, and develop research reports with clear buy, hold, or sell recommendations. Working in teams, you’ll present your findings to an investment committee and defend your analysis using industry‑standard valuation methods.

*This course can be used to meet the requirements of the Finance concentration.

COMM_O 414
Data Visualization & Business Analytics

Turn data into insight—and insight into action. This course introduces you to the core tools of descriptive and predictive analytics, from data visualization and forecasting to optimization and simulation. You’ll learn how to interpret complex datasets, communicate findings clearly, and support decision‑making with evidence.

*Credit will be granted for only one of COMM_O 414, MGMT_O 329A, MGMT_O 429A.

COMM_O 447
Applied Project Management

Bring ideas to life with real‑world project management skills. This course walks you through the full project lifecycle—from planning and execution to monitoring, control, and completion—using industry‑standard practices from the Project Management Institute. You’ll learn how to manage timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholders while leading projects that deliver measurable results.

*Credit will be granted for only one of COMM_O 447 or MGMT_O 422. 

COMM_O 449
Supply‑Chain Management

Discover how products move from concept to customer. This course explores the integrated management of production, logistics, and supplier relationships across the entire supply chain. You’ll learn how organizations select vendors, negotiate contracts, build partnerships, and measure performance in complex, interconnected systems.

COMM_O 467
Brand Management

Build brands that stand out—and stand the test of time. This course dives into how companies create, position, and grow strong brands through strategy, storytelling, and customer insight. You’ll analyze real‑world brand cases, explore consumer behaviour, and learn how to manage brand equity in competitive markets.

COMM_O 472
FinTech

Explore the technologies reshaping financial services. From digital payments and blockchain to algorithmic lending and robo‑advising, this course examines how innovation is transforming the financial landscape. You’ll analyze emerging business models, evaluate risks and opportunities, and understand how technology is redefining banking, investing, and financial regulation.

COMM_O 499C
CPA Foundational Development

Prepare for the next step in your accounting career. This capstone course brings together financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, and corporate finance through complex, multi‑issue business cases. You’ll strengthen your analytical reasoning, professional writing, and presentation skills while working through scenarios aligned with the CPA Competency Map.

*This course can be used to meet the requirements of the Accounting concentration and is strongly recommended for students pursuing the CPA designation.  Corequisites: All of COMM_O 354, 355, 370, 453, and 455 (or MGMT_O equivalents).

COMM_O 499D
Women in Leadership

Lead with purpose and confidence. This course examines the experiences of women in leadership across organizations and society, exploring the structural and cultural forces that shape leadership journeys. Through research, case studies, and reflective practice, you’ll analyze gender dynamics, negotiation, and organizational climate while developing your own leadership identity.

*This course is open to all fourth-year Commerce students. This course can be used to meet the requirements of the OBHR concentration. 

ENGR_O 411
Technology Entrepreneurship

Turn innovative ideas into viable ventures. This course introduces the fundamentals of technology entrepreneurship, including business models, customer development, intellectual property, product design, and market validation. You’ll test assumptions, refine value propositions, and position a technology‑driven business for success. A great option for students interested in startups, innovation, or cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

*This course is open for Commerce students and can be used as an upper-level non-COMM_O elective.