COMMST 111Leadership, Communication, and Collaboration
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Communication Studies
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course focuses on developing the qualities and transferable skills necessary for integration, continuous learning, and professional development. This course establishes a common baseline of leadership, communication, and collaboration capabilities for Accounting and Financial Management majors. Focus will be on the design and delivery of various types of communication and the development of basic teamwork skills.
Prerequisites
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in H-Accounting & Financial Management, H-Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy, or H-Science & Financial Management
- Enrolled in H-Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy
Antirequisites
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
- COMMST204 - Leadership, Teams, and Communication (0.50)
Notes
- Students will be videotaped.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3723 | 0 / 30 | TTh 13:00–14:20 |
| LEC 701 | 1433 | 27 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
33% liked it64% easy43% useful
From 54 ratings and 8 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
grade really depends on what prof you get lol not really based on skill
Oct 2026 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Most of the content and classwork feels like grade 12 english. Just presentation and writing on most random topics. The only AFM relevant content is the case presentation
May 2026 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Found it to be a pretty fun course with a very low workload. Team case isn't as bad as everybody says it is and is pretty enjoyable
Apr 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
too many readings and regurgitated info
Feb 2026 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Easy course based on your professor, go for Matt White if you can he's the best
Jul 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention COMMST 111, April 2023 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Winter 2024
Degree Dilemma: Missing COMMST204 - Need Guidance to Graduate by Spring! 2 points, 2 comments
“Hey, So here's the scoop: I'm in a bit of a tight spot because I missed out on enrolling in COMMST204, a mandatory course for my degree. The tricky part? …”
u/1000Ditto: “why not just take commst111 commst111 has antireq comst204 commst204 has antireq comst111 so they would be equal? …”
Winter 2023
Is there is an alternative course I can take instead of SPCOM 111 0 points, 1 comment
u/InstantlyNeat: “… However, for the 2023-2024 academic calendar (http://ugradcalendar.uwaterloo.ca/page/ARTS-BAFM-Degree-Requirements), the course appears to be now COMMST 111. From what I remember, SPCOM 111 was a decent and sometimes fun course. …”
Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026
- Undergraduate Calendar, 2026–27The official entry
- Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
- Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
- Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
- UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
- WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them
Calendar versions
Undergraduate Calendar
- 2024–25
- 2025–26
- 2026–27 requisites changed (shown here)
- 2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar