Management & Accounting Specialist

• 1.5 to 2.0 credits as follows: MGMA01H3, MGTA05H3 or (MGTA01H3 and MGTA02H3), MGTA35H3.

• 1.0 credit as follows: MATA32H3 and MATA33H3 (strongly recommended), or MATA30H3/A31H3 and MATA35H3/A36H3/A37H3.

• 1.0 credit as follows: MGAB01H3, MGAB02H3.

• 1.0 credit as follows: MGEA02H3, MGEA06H3.

• Visit The BRIDGE online or in person to learn about and develop your research skills in preparation for academic work.

• Join the Management First Year Learning and Integration Program (F.L.I.P.)

• Use the Peer Tutor Program for help.

• Attend the Accounting Orientation during Reading Week.

• Start building your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning opportunities.

• Join the Association of Accountancy (AOA) and check out other Management Clubs.

• Compete in the STRIVE Competition.

• Join the Department of Management Volunteer Program and Street Team to build experience and to get involved.

• Attend the Management & Economics Student Association’s (MESA) activities and events.

• Explore opportunities to get involved in community-building activities through The BRIDGE.

• Consider applying for the Combined Degree Program (CDP) which allows for an accelerated pathway to the MAccFin and potential CPA and CFA designations.

• Connect with a Career Strategist in the AA&CC.

• 2.5 to 3.0 credits as follows: MGAB03H3, MGFB10H3, MGHB02H3, MGHB12H3, MGMB01H3.

• 2.0 credits as follows: MGEB02H3, MGEB06H3, MGEB11H3, MGEB12H3.

• 0.5 credit as follows: MGAC01H3.

• Use Degree Explorer and consult with your Program Advisor to ensure you meet your degree and program requirements.

DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS

• Consider applying to become an RA (Research Assistant) with the Management Department.

• Familiarize yourself with all the research tools and data resources The BRIDGE has to offer.

APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE

• Apply to be an Associate with one of our Management Clubs.

• Participate in the UTSC Student Managed Fund as an analyst.

• Consider taking courses through the Explore Program to learn French or take a Summer Abroad; funding is available. Visit the International Student Centre (ISC) for details.

BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY)

• Become a volunteer for the SCSU’s annual Tax Clinic.

• Share ideas about critical issues with students in Colombia, South Africa, France, USA, and Canada through Global Commons.

• Join one of DSL’s Community Action Projects.

• Complete ISC’s Global Citizenship Certificate to prepare for working and succeeding in a culturally diverse world.

PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER

• Interested in an entrepreneurial career? Join The BRIDGE’s New Venture Program.

• Considering grad school? Speak to professors and program advisors early so that you know what to keep in mind.

• Explore careers through the AA&CC’s Job Shadowing and In The Field programs.

CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY

• 2.0 credits as follows: MGFC10H3, MGHC02H3, MGOC10H3, MGOC20H3.

• 3.0 credits as follows: MGAC02H3, MGAC03H3, MGSC30H3, MGAC50H3, MGAC70H3, MGAC10H3.

• Meet with your Program Advisor and use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track with your degree.

• Schedule an appointment with your Liaison Librarian for in-depth research assistance with your assignments.

• Develop research skills by entering to win the UTSC Library Undergraduate Research Prize or Poster Forum.

• Become an Ambassador with CPA Ontario, to gain valuable skills and build professional networks.

• Apply for the Student Exchange Program’s National University of Singapore Overseas College through the ISC.

• Apply to our Junior Financial Analyst Work Study position on CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment>Work Study).

• Volunteer to be a Management Peer Tutor or First Year Learning and Integration Program (F.L.I.P.) Mentor

• Attend the UTSC Get Experience Fair to learn about both local and international volunteer, work and travel opportunities to enhance your competencies and skills and to get involved.

• Check CLNx for Networking events and Employer Information sessions to attend.  

• Attend the UTSC Graduate & Professional School Fair in September.

• Develop professional skills by participating in case competitions.

• Talk to your Student Experience Coordinator to learn about your options.

• 0.5 credit as follows: MGAD70H3.

• At least 0.5 credit D-level course from: MGAD20H3, MGAD40H3, MGAD45H3, MGAD50H3, MGAD65H3.

• 1.0 credit of C-level Economics for Management Studies courses (excluding MGEC91H3, MGEC92H3, MGEC93H3).

• Meet with your Program Advisor and use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track with your degree.

• Register your “Intent to Graduate” on ACORN by the deadline.

• Schedule an appointment with your Liaison Librarian for in-depth research assistance with your assignments, as well as for help submitting your C- and D-level papers to the UTSC Library Undergraduate Research Prize.

• Apply for the Summer Research Exchange Program to research at an international partner university; earn credit and receive funding!  Visit the ISC for details.

• Attend the Summer & Full-time Job Fair in January to meet with potential employers looking to hire students for relevant summer and full-time positions.

• Participate in the UTSC Student Managed Fund as a portfolio manager.

• Participate in the AA&CC’s Partners in Leadership program to learn and network with an alumni mentor about transitioning to work or further education.    

• Consider joining a relevant professional association; volunteer for their events and get to know people in your industry of interest.

• Join the UTSC Management Group on 10,000 Coffees.

• Attend the AA&CC’s Get Hired job search conference in April/May.  

• Attend the Jobs for Grads orientation for a job search “crash course”; find job opportunities on CLNx.

• Discuss grad school plans with your professors and AA&CC staff.  

• Get your Personal Statement reviewed in the AA&CC.