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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
  • 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
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
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
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
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)
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
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
Apply Theory to Practice
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 Contact
    https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/mgmt/academic-advising-and-course-updates
  • BRIDGE Librarian
    Stephanie Perpick
    stephanie.perpick@utoronto.ca
    IC108
    416-208-2987
    https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/thebridge/welcome-bridge
  • Management Librarian
    Mariana Jardim
    mariana.jardim@utoronto.ca
    ARC main floor
    416-208-2987
    https://utsc.library.utoronto.ca/librarians
  • Management & Economics Students' Association
    https://mesa.ca/
  • Academic Advising & Career Centre
    AC213
    416-287-7561
    https://utsc.utoronto.ca/aacc/
  • Department of Student Life
    SL157
    416-208-4760
    https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/studentlife/

Did You Know?


All BBA students participate in at least one Work Integrated Learning opportunity prior to graduation.