Management & Accounting
Management & Accounting Specialist (BBA)
Program Overview
Management at U of T Scarborough is highly sought after because of its modern, innovative and highly practical business programs. Its specialized streams and strategic curricula leave successful graduates prepared for a wide variety of careers in the corporate world. Students will earn high-quality professional management training within the context of a liberal arts degree — ideal for a managerial career. They will study business practices, policies and current issues affecting companies by examining current real-life scenarios.
Complementary Programs: Please visit The Bridge website for more information on our New Venture, Innovation and Fin Tech co-curricular programs.
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
Competencies & Skills
- Analyze and advise on accounting operations
- Develop and deliver quality management reporting/metrics
- Development and implementation of internal controls/procedures
- Develop budgeting and forecasting tools for planning and control activities
- Collect
- analyze
- integrate and interpret multiple forms of information for decision making
- Structured thinking and professional judgment
- Provide well-rounded accounting exposure for future senior management role
Careers for Graduates
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Business Analyst/Associate
- Credit (Risk) Analyst/Sales Analyst
- Financial Analyst/Internal Control Analyst
- Financial Controller/Money Manager
- Financial Planning/Budget Coordinator
- Investment Advisor/Investment Banker
- Consultant/Sales Analyst
- CFO/VP Finance
Further Education
- Master of Accounting & Finance
- Accounting (CPA/ACCA)
- Strategic Management
- International Business
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Public Administration
- Canadian Securities Course
- Project Management
Program Pathway
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4
Year 1
Choose Your Courses Wisely
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
Apply Theory to Practice
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
Plan for Your Future Career
Year 2
Choose Your Courses Wisely
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
Apply Theory to Practice
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
Plan for Your Future Career
Year 3
Choose Your Courses Wisely
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
Apply Theory to Practice
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
Plan for Your Future Career
Year 4
Choose Your Courses Wisely
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
Apply Theory to Practice
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
Plan for Your Future Career
Choose Your Courses Wisely
- 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.
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
- 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.
Apply Theory to Practice
- 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.
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
- 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.
Plan for Your Future Career
- 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.
Year 2
Choose Your Courses Wisely
- 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.
Year 3
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.
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
- 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.
Apply Theory to Practice
- 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).
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
- 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.
Plan for Your Future Career
- 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.
Year 4
Choose Your Courses Wisely
- 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.
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
- 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.
Apply Theory to Practice
- 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.
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
- 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.
Plan for Your Future Career
- 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.
Glossary
- AACC - Academic Advising and Career Centre (www.utsc.utoronto.ca/aacc)
- AoA - Association of Accountancy (https://www.facebook.com/utscaoa)
- CCR - Co-Curricular Record (https://clnx.utoronto.ca/ccr/overview.htm)
- CLNx - Career Co-Curricular Learning Network (https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home.htm)
- CPA - Chartered Professional Accountant (https://www.cpacanada.ca/en)
- CTL - Centre for Teaching and Learning (https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/ctl)
- DSL - Department of Student Life (https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/studentlife)
- F.L.I.P. - First Year Learning and Integration Program (https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/mgmt/first-year-learning-integration-program-flip)
- ISC - International Student Centre (https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/utscinternational)
- MESA - Management and Economics Student Association (https://mesa.ca)
- SCSU - Scarborough Campus Students Union (https://www.scsu.ca)
Contacts
- Departmental Contacthttps://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/mgmt/academic-advising-and-course-updates
- BRIDGE LibrarianStephanie Perpickstephanie.perpick@utoronto.caIC108416-208-2987https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/thebridge/welcome-bridge
- Management LibrarianMariana Jardimmariana.jardim@utoronto.caARC main floor416-208-2987https://utsc.library.utoronto.ca/librarians
- Management & Economics Students' Associationhttps://mesa.ca/
- Academic Advising & Career CentreAC213416-287-7561https://utsc.utoronto.ca/aacc/
- Department of Student LifeSL157416-208-4760https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/studentlife/
Did You Know?
All BBA students participate in at least one Work Integrated Learning opportunity prior to graduation.