This prestigious five-year degree pairs an undergraduate engineering degree with core business courses.
By integrating core business courses such as organizational behaviour, finance, marketing and strategy into our curriculum, our graduates understand business on a much deeper level, which translates into better outcomes in the workplace.
Engineering 1 students may apply to the program near the end of their first year.
This is a highly competitive program and entrance is based on your cumulative average; only 150 students are admitted each year.
To be considered for entry into the program, Engineering 1 students must complete Economics 1B03 – Microeconomics as a complementary studies elective and achieve a minimum grade of 5.0 (63%).
Please note that Computer Science, iBioMed, and Bachelor of Technology students are not eligible to apply for the program.
Courses
The Engineering & Management (E&M) program includes:
Three unique E&M courses specifically designed for the program.
Two economics courses
ECON 1B03 is required for entry to the program and will be completed in your first year as one of your complementary electives
Ten commerce courses that represent the core of a business degree
Two commerce electives (Level 3 or 4)
To learn the specifics of your program, please view the Academic Calendar
ENGNMGT 2AA3 – Communication Skills
Skills are developed in writing formal reports, speaking, listening, presenting, and communications technology.
ENGNMGT 4A03 – Innovation Project Development & Management
Students develop a deep understanding of innovation and how to manage it. Team-based creativity skills are developed with a focus on delivering innovation. Participants develop teamwork skills while using project management tools to develop a project.
ENGNMGT 5B03 – Engineering & Management Report
This is the Engineering & Management Capstone Course. Students will work in multidisciplinary teams to solve an integrated engineering and business problem in an organization and develop their team, project, and client management skills.
ECON 1B03 – Introductory Microeconomics
ECON 1BB3 – Introductory Macroeconomics
COMMERCE 1AA3 – Introductory Financial Accounting
COMMERCE 1BA3 – Organizational Behaviour
COMMERCE 1MA3 – Introduction to Marketing
COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting I
COMMERCE 2BC3 – Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
COMMERCE 2FA3 – Introduction to Finance
COMMERCE 2FB3 – Managerial Finance
COMMERCE 3MC3 – Applied Marketing Management
COMMERCE 4PA3 – Business Policy: Strategic Management
The McMaster Engineering & Management Society (MEMS) is led by a dynamic executive team comprising passionate students dedicated to representing and advocating for their peers in the Engineering & Management program.
This enthusiastic group plays a pivotal role in fostering the growth of professional skills among Engineering and Management students, serving as valuable liaisons connecting the student body with faculty members and esteemed alumni.
MEMS goes beyond the ordinary by organizing a myriad of captivating events and activities tailored specifically for students in the Engineering & Management program. These events are meticulously crafted around themes such as professional development, networking, career & skill enhancement, and fostering meaningful connections.
Through these initiatives, MEMS strives to create an engaging and supportive environment that contributes to the overall success and well-rounded development of students in the program.
“EQ reminds us that in order to talk about women in engineering we need to talk about queer women, women of colour, women with mental and physical disabilities.”
Our graduates are eligible to apply to an Accelerated MBA program once completing their engineering undergrad.
Eligible schools include McMaster University, Athabasca University, and Thompson Rivers University.
During their 5-year undergraduate program, students will have already learned the core business skills and concepts taught in the first year of a typical MBA.
With an accelerated MBA, you can enhance your business knowledge and skills and gain a competitive edge in the job market.
The Engineering & Management program integrates engineering knowledge with business acumen, providing students with versatile career paths. Our program enriches students’ experiences, empowering them to confidently explore diverse opportunities upon graduation.
