About the Program
The Engineering & Management Program is a prestigious 5-year program designed to provide engineering students with a deeper understanding of the business, project management, and leadership skills needed to thrive in a corporate or entrepreneurial environment.
Welcome to Engineering & Management
Visit us in JHE-316 – located on the third floor of the John Hodgins Engineering Building.
Office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
History of the Program
McMaster’s unique Engineering & Management program was created in 1971 to prepare engineering students for the corporate world where they are likely to pursue their careers. The program is a prestigious addition to McMaster’s engineering program and has been successful in raising leaders at national and international levels.
What is Engineering & Management?
The Engineering & Management Program is a five-year program that pairs a full undergraduate engineering degree with a core business education. Students combine their technical engineering knowledge with a deeper understanding of business, project management, and leadership skills. Students complete the requirements of an engineering degree and an additional 15 courses that make up the core of a business degree.
Engineering & Management students are well-rounded, business-oriented individuals with an interest in leadership. Students provide the drive and passion needed for success; Engineering & Management provides them with the skills they need to get there.

Top Reasons to Pick Engineering & Management

Eligible for Accelerated MBA

Enhance your Communication Skills

Develop your Leadership Skills

Prepare for Roles in Project Management

A Path to Entrepreneurship

Quicker Progression to Senior Management
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Engineering & Management – Admissions
Acceptance Requirements
Students apply to the 5-year Engineering & Management program in the spring at the end of the Engineering 1 program in their first year. While students are only required to have a 4.0 Grade Point Average (60%) upon completing first year to qualify, the program often has a highly competitive entrance average, as only 150 students are admitted into the program each year.
All students who complete Engineering 1 are entitled to apply for the Engineering & Management program through their account on Mosaic. Computer Science, iBioMed, and Bachelor of Technology students are not qualified to apply for the program. To be considered, Engineering 1 students must complete Economics 1B03 – Microeconomics as a complementary studies elective with a minimum grade of 5.0 (63%). An interview may also be required to assess a student’s qualifications for the program.
Engineering & Management – Curriculum
The Engineering & Management program includes all of the courses required for an undergraduate engineering degree, as well as twelve commerce courses and one economics course. It also includes three unique courses specifically designed for the Engineering & Management program.
An additional economics course, Economics 1B03 (Microeconomics), must have been completed as a complementary elective in the first year of study with a minimum grade of 5.0 (63%) prior to admission to Engineering & Management.
A list of Commerce electives is available on the DeGroote School of Business course page. To view a full list of the engineering courses required for each degree, please visit the Academic Calendar and navigate to your program of choice. Students should confirm with their academic advisor to ensure they complete all prerequisites and avoid all antirequisites before enrolling in an elective of their choosing.
More information for all economics courses can be found through the Department of Economics.
More information for all commerce courses can be found through the DeGroote School of Business.
Engineering & Management Course Breakdown
Level 2 | COMMERCE 1AA3 – Introductory Financial Accounting
ECON 1BB3 – Introductory Macroeconomics ENGNMGT 2AA3 – Communication Skills |
Level 3 | COMMERCE 1BA3 – Organizational Behaviour
COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting I COMMERCE 2FA3 – Introduction to Finance COMMERCE 1MA3 – Introduction to Marketing (previously 2MA3) |
Level 4 | COMMERCE 2FB3 – Managerial Finance (formerly 3FA3)
COMMERCE 3MC3 – Applied Marketing Management COMMERCE 4QA3 – Operations Modelling and Analysis ENGNMGT 4A03 – Innovation Driven Project Development and Management |
Level 5 | COMMERCE 2BC3 – Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
COMMERCE 4PA3 – Business Policy: Strategic Management 6 Units of Commerce III/IV Electives ENGNMGT 5B03 – Engineering and Management Projects |
Level 2 | COMMERCE 1AA3 – Introductory Financial Accounting
COMMERCE 1MA3 – Introduction to Marketing (previously 2MA3) ENGNMGT 2AA3 – Communication Skills |
Level 3 | COMMERCE 1BA3 – Organizational Behaviour
COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting I COMMERCE 2FA3 – Introduction to Finance ECON 1BB3 – Introductory Macroeconomics |
Level 4 | COMMERCE 2BC3 – Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
COMMERCE 2FB3 – Managerial Finance (formerly 3FA3) COMMERCE 3MC3 – Applied Marketing Management COMMERCE 4QA3 – Operations Modelling and Analysis ENGNMGT 4A03 – Innovation Driven Project Development and Management |
Level 5 | COMMERCE 4PA3 – Business Policy: Strategic Management
6 Units of Commerce III/IV Electives ENGNMGT 5B03 – Engineering and Management Projects |
Level 2 | COMMERCE 1AA3 – Introductory Financial Accounting
ECON 1BB3 – Introductory Macroeconomics COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting I (for students who entered level 1 in the 2020-2021 academic year or later) ENGNMGT 2AA3 – Communication Skills |
Level 3 | COMMERCE 1BA3 – Organizational Behaviour
COMMERCE 1MA3 – Introduction to Marketing (previously 2MA3) COMMERCE 2FA3 – Introduction to Finance COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting I (for students who entered level 1 in the 2019-2020 academic year or earlier) |
Level 4 | COMMERCE 2BC3 – Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
COMMERCE 2FB3 – Managerial Finance (formerly 3FA3) COMMERCE 3MC3 – Applied Marketing Management ENGNMGT 4A03 – Innovation Driven Project Development and Management |
Level 5 | COMMERCE 4PA3 – Business Policy: Strategic Management
COMMERCE 4QA3 – Operations Modelling and Analysis 6 Units of Commerce III/IV Electives ENGNMGT 5B03 – Engineering and Management Projects |
Level 2 | COMMERCE 1AA3 – Introductory Financial Accounting
ECON 1BB3 – Introductory Macroeconomics ENGNMGT 2AA3 – Communication Skills |
Level 3 | COMMERCE 1BA3 – Organizational Behaviour
COMMERCE 1MA3 – Introduction to Marketing (previously 2MA3) COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting I COMMERCE 2FA3 – Introduction to Finance |
Level 4 | COMMERCE 2BC3 – Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
COMMERCE 2FB3 – Managerial Finance (formerly 3FA3) COMMERCE 3MC3 – Applied Marketing Management 3 Units of Commerce III/IV Electives ENGNMGT 4A03 – Innovation Driven Project Development and Management |
Level 5 | COMMERCE 4PA3 – Business Policy: Strategic Management
COMMERCE 4QA3 – Operations Modelling and Analysis 3 Units of Commerce III/IV Electives ENGNMGT 5B03 – Engineering and Management Projects |
Level 2 | COMMERCE 1AA3 – Introductory Financial Accounting
COMMERCE 1MA3 – Introduction to Marketing (previously 2MA3) ENGNMGT 2AA3 – Communication Skills |
Level 3 | COMMERCE 1BA3 – Organizational Behaviour
COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting I COMMERCE 2FA3 – Introduction to Finance ECON 1BB3 – Introductory Macroeconomics |
Level 4 | COMMERCE 2BC3 – Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
COMMERCE 2FB3 – Managerial Finance (formerly 3FA3) COMMERCE 3MC3 – Applied Marketing Management COMMERCE 4QA3 – Operations Modelling and Analysis ENGNMGT 4A03 – Innovation Driven Project Development and Management |
Level 5 | COMMERCE 4PA3 – Business Policy: Strategic Management
6 Units of Commerce III/IV Electives ENGNMGT 5B03 – Engineering and Management Projects |
Level 2 | COMMERCE 1MA3 – Introduction to Marketing (previously 2MA3)
ECON 1BB3 – Introductory Macroeconomics ENGNMGT 2AA3 – Communication Skills |
Level 3 | COMMERCE 1AA3 – Introductory Financial Accounting
COMMERCE 1BA3 – Organizational Behaviour COMMERCE 2BC3 – Human Resource Management and Labour Relations COMMERCE 2FA3 – Introduction to Finance |
Level 4 | COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting I
COMMERCE 2FB3 – Managerial Finance (formerly 3FA3) COMMERCE 3MC3 – Applied Marketing Management 3 Units of Commerce III/IV Electives ENGNMGT 4A03 – Innovation Driven Project Development and Management |
Level 5 | COMMERCE 4PA3 – Business Policy: Strategic Management
COMMERCE 4QA3 – Operations Modelling and Analysis 3 Units of Commerce III/IV Electives ENGNMGT 5B03 – Engineering and Management Projects |
Level 2 | COMMERCE 1AA3 – Introductory Financial Accounting
COMMERCE 1BA3 – Organizational Behaviour COMMERCE 1MA3 – Introduction to Marketing (previously 2MA3) ECON 1BB3 – Introductory Macroeconomics ENGNMGT 2AA3 – Communication Skills |
Level 3 | COMMERCE 2FA3 – Introduction to Finance |
Level 4 | COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting I
COMMERCE 2BC3 – Human Resource Management and Labour Relations COMMERCE 2FB3 – Managerial Finance (formerly 3FA3) COMMERCE 3MC3 – Applied Marketing Management ENGNMGT 4A03 – Innovation Driven Project Development and Management |
Level 5 | COMMERCE 4PA3 – Business Policy: Strategic Management
COMMERCE 4QA3 – Operations Modelling and Analysis 6 Units of Commerce III/IV Electives ENGNMGT 5B03 – Engineering and Management Projects |
Level 2 | COMMERCE 1MA3 – Introduction to Marketing (previously 2MA3)
ENGNMGT 2AA3 – Communication Skills |
Level 3 | COMMERCE 1AA3 – Introductory Financial Accounting
COMMERCE 1BA3 – Organizational Behaviour COMMERCE 2FA3 – Introduction to Finance ECON 1BB3 – Introductory Macroeconomics |
Level 4 | COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting I
COMMERCE 2BC3 – Human Resource Management and Labour Relations COMMERCE 2FB3 – Managerial Finance (formerly 3FA3) – (In 2024 this will move to Level 5) COMMERCE 3MC3 – Applied Marketing Management ENGNMGT 4A03 – Innovation Driven Project Development and Management |
Level 5 | COMMERCE 4PA3 – Business Policy: Strategic Management
COMMERCE 4QA3 – Operations Modelling and Analysis 6 Units of Commerce III/IV Electives ENGNMGT 5B03 – Engineering and Management Projects 2024-2025 and later COMMERCE 3FA3 – Managerial Finance (taken in level 4 in the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024 academic years) |
Level 2 | COMMERCE 1MA3 – Introduction to Marketing (previously 2MA3)
ENGNMGT 2AA3 – Communication Skills |
Level 3 | COMMERCE 1AA3 – Introductory Financial Accounting
COMMERCE 1BA3 – Organizational Behaviour COMMERCE 2FA3 – Introduction to Finance ECON 1BB3 – Introductory Macroeconomics |
Level 4 | COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting I
COMMERCE 2BC3 – Human Resource Management and Labour Relations COMMERCE 2FB3 – Managerial Finance (formerly 3FA3) COMMERCE 3MC3 – Applied Marketing Management 3 Units of Commerce III/IV Electives ENGNMGT 4A03 – Innovation Driven Project Development and Management |
Level 5 | COMMERCE 4PA3 – Business Policy: Strategic Management
COMMERCE 4QA3 – Operations Modelling and Analysis 3 Units of Commerce III/IV Electives ENGNMGT 5B03 – Engineering and Management Projects |
Engineering & Management Core Courses
Engineering & Management core courses are specifically designed to encourage the implementation of business practices in solving engineering problems. These courses are available exclusively to Engineering & Management students, and unify the program throughout the course of the 5-year degree.
ENGNMGT 2AA3 – Communication Skills
ENGNMGT 2AA3 prepares students for future Engineering & Management courses through the development of core communication competencies beyond the high school level. Skills are developed in writing formal reports, speaking, listening, presenting, and communications technology. Some highlights of ENGNMGT 2AA3 include:
- The application of communication principles, including the art of thoughtful communication and dealing with ambiguity
- Communication in the digital era, including applying leadership in communication
- Learning via interacting with guest speakers: communication experts, mock interviewers and Engineering & Management Alumni
- Producing convincing, professional-quality reports and presentations
- Using electronic productivity tools to work effectively and efficiently
- Understanding the Engineering & Management approach and developing peer relationships within the program
- Understanding key success factors in employment opportunities, including resume and cover letter development, and networking


ENGNMGT 4A03 – Innovation Driven Project Development and Management
In ENGNMGT 4A03 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. Students will also:
- Increase their awareness and development of Engineering Leadership Creativity
- Gain an understanding of how to assemble successful work teams
- Experience and demonstrate good team management skills
- Apply creativity tools in a group setting and develop successful brainstorming skills
- Understand different types of project management (waterfall, agile, design sprint, lean startup, etc.) and control methodology
- Learn how to develop a proposal and a pitch presentation
ENGNMGT 5B03 – Engineering & Management Capstone
ENGNMGT 5B03 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. Students will:
- Work on an open-ended project, with both a technical component and a business component, which may be in an unfamiliar field
- Respond to a design challenge posed by an external client by developing a value-added solution
- Learn to assemble and work productively in a multidisciplinary team
- Learn to cope effectively with changing circumstances, issues and difficulties that may arise before, during and after the project
- Develop a formal report and presentation, as the primary deliverables to their client, allowing their client’s senior management team to take a strategic review of the outcome.

Engineering & Management – Commerce & Economics Courses
These are the core courses, from the DeGroote commerce program, that you will take during the course of your degree. To discover when you will take these courses please view the course breakdown for your individual department above, or visit the applicable Academic Calendar.
Commerce Department:
COMMERCE 1AA3 – Financial Accounting I
COMMERCE 1BA3 – Organizational Behaviour
COMMERCE 1MA3 – Introduction to Marketing
COMMERCE 2AB3 – Managerial Accounting
COMMERCE 2BC3 – Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
COMMERCE 2FA3 – Introduction to Finance
COMMERCE 2FB3 – Managerial Finance (Previously listed as COMMERCE 3FA3)
COMMERCE 3MC3 – Applied Marketing Management
COMMERCE 4PA3 – Business Policy & Strategic Management
COMMERCE 4QA3 – Operations Modelling & Analysis
Economics Department:
ECON 1B03 – Introductory Microeconomics
ECON 1BB3 – Introductory Macroeconomics
*Please note that management students cannot use Letters of Permission to replace these classes. Please consult your academic advisor to learn more.
Engineering & Management – Accelerated MBA
The Accelerated MBA program at McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business gives students an opportunity to complete an MBA in as little as 8 months. Graduates of McMaster’s Engineering & Management program are eligible to apply for entry into the Accelerated MBA program at the DeGroote School of Business.
During their 5-year undergraduate program, Engineering & Management students will have learnt the core business skills and concepts taught in an undergraduate commerce program and covered in the first year of a typical MBA.
DeGroote School of Business Accelerated MBA
Start Date
You can start your accelerated MBA within 10 years after you have graduated. You can start in September or in January.
Work Experience
You must have at least one year of managerial, professional, or technical work experience. Only a Co-op work experience that is listed on your transcript will count towards an Accelerated MBA.
Length of Study
For full-time students, the program is 8 months. For part-time students, the program is approximately 2 years depending on your schedule.
GMAT Exemption
GMAT waivers are granted for the Accelerated MBA based on the following requirements: cumulative B average in the last 20 courses of your program & 1 year of full-time work experience.
We welcome you to visit the DeGroote School of Business to discover more and learn about all of the application requirements for the Accelerated MBA program at McMaster University. For direct inquiries you can contact the recruitment team online or by phone at (905)-525-9140, extension 27024, weekdays between 8:30am and 4:30pm.
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Accelerated MBA School Options
Graduates of the Engineering & Management program are also eligible to use their degree to apply to the Accelerated MBA programs at the following Universities: Athabasca University, Thompson Rivers University, and Wilfrid Laurier University.
Students are encouraged to contact the recruitment department of any other MBA programs they may be interested in directly to inquire about the eligibility of using their degree to enter an accelerated program or to receive partial credit and course exemptions towards other MBA programs.
Engineering & Management – Meet our alumni
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Vanessa Raponi, BEng Mgt '18
Materials Engineering & Management | A Student Champion of Diversity Wins National Engineering Award

Martin Gagne, BEng Mgt '17 and Arnab Barua, BSc. '17
Mechatronics Engineering & Management | Mac grads aim to transform the world of product instructions with “Dux”

Samantha Ji, BEng Mgt '08
Electrical Engineering & Management | Engineering & Management was invaluable for this Apple Shanghai manager

Alok Ajmera, BEng Mgt '03
Engineering Physics & Management | Professional Problem Solver at Work

Jumi Kassim, BEng Mgt '02
Software Engineering & Management | Combining a Legal Mind with an Engineering Brain

Ravi Patel, BEng Mgt '99
Software Engineering & Management | Get Uncomfortable to Grow

Stacy Joseph, BEng Mgt '93 and Craig Smith, BEng Mgt '92
Electrical Engineering & Management | Three decades of friendship and success

Stephen Elop, BEng Mgt '86
Computer Engineering & Management | Big Ideas: Creating a virtuous cycle of encouragement

Ryan Boyd, BEng Management '10
Mechanical Engineering & Management | Leading the Way
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Engineering & Management – Faculty and Staff

Anna Sciascetti
Program Manager, Engineering & Management, Engineering & Society, Minor in Innovation, and MacChangers, and Grand Challenges Scholars

Anna Sciascetti
Program Manager, Engineering & Management, Engineering & Society, Minor in Innovation, and MacChangers, and Grand Challenges Scholars – JHE-316/B
Stephanie Haak
Program Co-ordinator, Engineering & Management, Engineering & Society, the Innovation Minor, and MacChangers, and Grand Challenges Scholars

Stephanie Haak
Program Co-ordinator, Engineering & Management, Engineering & Society, the Innovation Minor, and MacChangers, and Grand Challenges Scholars – JHE-316
Patricia Ferreira
Communications Coordinator Engineering & Management, Engineering & Society, Innovation Minor, MacChangers, and Grand Challenges Scholars

Patricia Ferreira
Communications Coordinator Engineering & Management, Engineering & Society, Innovation Minor, MacChangers, and Grand Challenges Scholars – JHE 216Instructors
Engineering & Management – IAC
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Industrial Advisory Council Members
The Industrial Advisory Council (IAC) is a group of industry professionals selected to advise the Director of Engineering & Management on future direction, upcoming challenges, innovative ideas, and the setting of priorities for the program. The majority of the IAC members are Engineering & Management alumni who have decided to contribute back to our program.
Scott Bell
In the fast-paced Wireless industry, Scott is working to launch his third start-up to disrupt the $30B market for used Smartphones and create an efficient Mobile Marketplace (Cellbie.com). In his previous start-up with mce Systems from Israel, as an investor and head of Business / Partner Development, Scott was instrumental in landing major contracts with Bell Canada, Rogers, Telefonica, EverythingEverywhere and Dixons Carphone.
Scott has also leveraged his breadth into a successful career in a start-up in the food industry which was successfully sold in 2009 to Heinz. Scott was Chief Operating Officer at Arthur’s Fresh which was in the Healthy Food business, manufacturing and distributing Healthy Fruit Smoothies nationally to Loblaw’s, Metro, Costco, Wal-Mart and thru channels into schools and hospitals.
Prior to joining Arthur’s Fresh in 2007, Scott held various executive positions with Nortel Networks in Atlanta, Georgia; Ottawa and Brampton, Ontario. In Nortel, Scott was prime in Product Management, Product Marketing, Business development, and sales in a variety of divisions from Access to Optical to Carrier Ethernet.
Scott holds a Masters of Business Administration from McMaster University as well as an Electrical Engineering & Management bachelors’ degree from McMaster University.
Scott and his family now live in Oakville, Ontario.
Christine Ermarkaryan
Christine Ermarkaryan is based in Oakville, Ontario, and has over 30 years of experience in industry using her Chemical Engineering & Management degree along with her MBA, both from McMaster. Prior to working as an independent Research Funding Consultant and Audit Recovery Specialist for over 20 years, Christine was a Project Manager with the Industrial Division at Zenon Environmental/GE Water and now Suez, a global leader in water treatment equipment and membrane design. Prior to this, Christine was a Project Engineer at Ecodyne Limited focusing mainly on water treatment as well as the development of an in-house IT system. In addition, Christine also has several years of experience as a Technical Writer and Technical Support Advisor both for the water treatment industry and the power generation industry from her years at Ontario Hydro.
As of 2000, Christine runs her own consulting business securing research and development government funding claims for clients in a diverse array of industries; including those involved with water treatment, steel, power generation (geothermal, nuclear, solar), textiles, electrical cable manufacturing, software, plastics, chemical supply, automotive, sound attenuation, tool and dye manufacturing, lighting systems, and food processing. She has experience with NGEN, IRAP, SR&ED, and the Research Tax Credit (RTC) program in the United States. She prides herself on an outstanding record of funding and audit successes with utmost efficiency.
Christine is a P.Eng., with a degree in Chemical Engineering & Management (1990), and an MBA, both from McMaster University. She most recently served as a member of the McMaster Engineering Dean’s Advisory Board and was named one of the 150 Top Alumni of McMaster Engineering.
Michelle George
Michelle George is Vice President of Engineering for Enbridge Gas Inc. and a member of Enbridge’s Executive Leadership Team.
In her role as VP of Engineering, Michelle is accountable for all engineering design, control, and integrity functions to enable the safe and reliable operations of the utility’s system. She also has accountability for the asset management function as well as the design and execution of the utility’s Integrated Management System.
Michelle has been with Enbridge for over 23 years and has held roles in engineering and construction, field operations, and centralized support functions in Ontario and Texas.
Michelle is active in the energy industry – she is a member of the Board of Directors for the Chicago-based Gas Technology Institute’s Operations Technology Development group; a member of the Natural Gas Advisory Council for the Ontario Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA); and a member of the American Gas Association’s Managing Committee.
Michelle is a Professional Engineer and graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering & Management. She lives in Aurora, Ontario with her husband and her two kids.
Paul Giamberardino
Regional Director, Customer & Logistics Services (CLS), Johnson & Johnson
As Regional Director for Canada, Paul has leadership responsibility for all customer service, logistics, distribution, and transportation functions across all three J&J business sectors. These include Consumer Products, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals. He is a member of the J&J Canadian Leadership team for both the Medical Devices and Consumer businesses.
Prior to this role, Paul served as Director of the J&J CLS NA Strategy and Portfolio Management and Director of Customer Logistics for the J&J Consumer Canadian business.
Paul joined Johnson & Johnson in 2010 from Procter and Gamble where worked for 12 years in a variety across Manufacturing, Distribution, Customer Logistics, and Sales. Paul has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering & Management degree, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from McMaster University.
Paul is known for his strategic thinking, engaging leadership style, and his ability to lead teams to achieve outstanding performance in collaboration with internal partners and external customers. He lives in Toronto with his wife and three beautiful daughters.
Mazan Habash
Mazen is the president of Origin and Cause and specializes in fire investigation, electrical and electronic failures, product liability, and alarm system analysis. With over 28 years of experience in the industry, he has performed over 3000 fire, product liability, and alarm system investigations.
Mazen is a licensed professional engineer and designated consulting engineer and is qualified as an expert witness in civil and criminal courts in three provinces. He is also certified at two levels by the Canadian Alarm and Security Association as an alarm technician.
Mazen has a Bachelor of Electrical & Computer Engineering degree from McMaster University.
Declan Keogh
Susan Kilburn
Susan Kilburn is currently Chief Operating Officer at LightPoint Financial Technology. She has over 25 years of leadership experience. Her roles have spanned many industries, with a focus on process optimization, business/IT alignment, and large-scale business transformation. Prior to joining LightPoint, Susan was working as an independent consultant, providing executive guidance to organizations on complex change management initiatives. Other roles that Susan has held include Vice President, Solution Management at Rogers Communications, and Vice President, IT Engagement Services at Symcor. Susan currently serves as Vice-Chair on the Burlington Hydro Board of Directors, and Chair of their Governance and Risk Committee.
Susan graduated from Engineering Physics & Management in 1992. She lives in Burlington with her husband Mike and their son Damon.
Rob Lister
Rob has grown Oakville Enterprises and its family of businesses to become a leading energy and infrastructure services organization throughout Ontario and beyond. Through 12 operating brands, OEC operates a dynamic portfolio of synergistic businesses specializing in Electricity Distribution, Infrastructure Services, Energy Services, and Generation.
Previous roles at Toronto Hydro, Earth Energy, Management Consulting, OZZ Energy Solutions and Horizon Utilities have contributed to Rob’s broad range of expertise in leading and growing organizations.
Community and industry participation includes the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Energy Association, Board of Directors of the Canadian Electricity Association, Vice-Chair of the GridSmartCity Board of Directors, former Board of Directors of United Way Oakville, and 2015 Chair of the United Way Oakville Campaign Cabinet, Board of Advisors for the Entripy Group, and member of the McMaster Engineering and Management Industrial Advisory Council. Under his leadership, OEC was the proud recipient of the Ontario Energy Association’s 2017 Company of the Year Award. Rob was also honoured to receive the 2018 Leader of the Year Award from Electricity Human Resources Canada.
He is a professional engineer, with a degree in Electrical Engineering & Management, and an MBA, both from McMaster University.
Tom Magyarody
Mr. Magyarody retired as CEO of the Ontario Medical Association. He sat as the OMA Representative on the Board of OntarioMD Inc as well as the Institute for Quality Management in Healthcare. He continues as a Governor of the Ontario Medical Foundation.
Previous to that he was Executive Director and CEO of the Ontario Dental Association for over 14 years. Prior to the ODA, he was the Executive Director, Corporate Affairs and Admin at the Ontario Medical Association for over 7 years.
He is a senior executive with over 38 years of management experience in health care association management, financial services sector (Commercial Union), and manufacturing (aerospace – McDonnell Douglas).
He has been a board member on For-Profit as well as Not for Profit Boards over the last 20 years. This includes AccertaClaim Servicorp Inc. (Shareholder rep, Audit Com. and HR Com.) and Centric Health Corp. (Chair of Nominating and Corporate Gov Com., Audit Com, HR Com.).
He has a Bachelors’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering & Management, and a Master of Business Administration, both from McMaster University.
Nick Romano
CEO, Deeplite
Deeplite is a Canadian AI software company dedicated to enabling AI everywhere. Deeplite uses AI to automatically make other AI models faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient creating highly compact, high-performance deep neural networks for deployment on edge devices such as cameras, sensors, drones, phones, and vehicles. Deeplite was recently named to the CB Insights AI100 list of the world’s most promising and innovative private artificial intelligence startups.
Nick is a serial entrepreneur, an accomplished CEO, senior Enterprise Technology executive, Outside Director, and Advisor delivering successful outcomes through leadership, integrity, innovation, and empowerment for over 20 years. Prior to Deeplite Nick was cofounder and CEO of several successful Canadian tech companies including Messagepoint, Prinova Software, and Prinova Technologies.
Nick leverages extensive experience in corporate governance, formulating and executing cross-functional strategic plans, developing go-to-market strategies including product, marketing, and sales. A revenue-driven executive focused on growing and scaling companies whether organic or externally funded.
Nick earned his Bachelor of Engineering & Management in Mechanical Engineering from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, and was recently honored by McMaster’s Engineering Faculty as being one of their Top 150 Distinguished Alumni for the role they’ve played in shaping Canada and the world.
Dominic Talalla
CEO, Datec Coating Corporation and Managing Partner, Trellis Capital Corp.
As Managing Partner at the Toronto-based venture capital company, Trellis Capital, Dominic provides hands-on operational support to portfolio companies. He is currently CEO of Datec Coating Corporation, a material technologies company. Under his leadership, Datec has grown from the pre-commercial stage to have a strong roster of blue-chip customers.
Dominic has extensive board experience and is currently a Director on the Board of several companies including Datec, Volante Systems, iS5 Communications, Teraspan, and the Hamilton Innovation Factory.
Previously, Dominic was Investment Director at BDC Venture Capital and General Manager of GE Industrial Systems Canada. He has also taught venture capital at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Business.
Dominic is a graduate of McMaster Mechanical Engineering & Management (’92) and holds a Master of Business Administration from The Schulich School of Business.
Adam Vespi
Recognized as a dynamic team leader with a proven track record of creating innovative business solutions, Adam has more than 15 years of product management experience and leading large teams to growth in the loyalty, insurance, and financial services industries.
Adam is currently the Associate Vice President of Insurance & Services at Canadian Tire Bank and a Sessional Instructor of innovation and marketing at McMaster University.
Adam has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering & Management degree (2008), and a Master of Business Administration (2017) degree from McMaster University.
Dr. Vince Leung
Vince received a B.Eng. Biosciences in Chemical Engineering at McMaster University in 2009. He then completed his M.A.Sc. in 2011 and his Ph.D. in 2018 in Chemical Engineering at McMaster. Vince’s research focused on the development of a thermostabilization platform for biomedical applications such as point-of-care diagnostics, food safety, and vaccine deployment. During his graduate studies, Vince taught several undergraduate courses and he developed a deep passion for teaching and learning. This passion led him to join McMaster as a teaching-track faculty member in 2019.
Prof. Paul Snowdon
Paul is passionate about building the next generation of technical leaders. He brings over 25 years of professional experience as an engineer, change agent, and entrepreneur into the classroom. His extensive project experience ranges across many industries, including government, financial services, technology, and manufacturing. As a global consultant, his client work has taken him to the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, the US, and the UAE. As a result, he brings a unique perspective on how strategic management is applied in practice, both locally and abroad. He is known for connecting theory with practice and helping his students make the leap from knowing to doing.
Paul holds undergraduate degrees from the University of Waterloo in Chemical Engineering (BASc, 1997), History (BA, 1997), an MSc in Business and Management Research (MSc, 2016) and a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA, 2020) from the Henley Business School, University of Reading.
Engineering & Management – MEMS
McMaster Engineering & Management Society
The McMaster Engineering & Management Society (MEMS) is run by an executive of students who represent the students of the Engineering & Management program. We enhance the development of professional skills among Engineering & Management students and act as a liaison between the faculty and the students.
We host a number of exciting events and activities for students in Engineering & Management. Themes from our events include professional development, networking, career & skill development, and connection!
You can learn more about us on our Instagram page.
Contact us if you have any comments, concerns, or feedback, or if you would like to get involved with MEMS. We would love to hear from you!
