Management & Economics for Management Studies | Academic Advising & Career Centre

Admissions Category: Management

Program Overview

This program will provide a specialization for those wishing for a substantial component of Economics in a Management degree leading to a B.B.A. The Program is designed to allow students to learn practical skills of data analysis and to combine them with the interpretive skills given by knowledge of economic theory.

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:

Careers for Graduates

Economist
Bank Research Analyst
Tax Economist
Statistician
Financial Researcher

Further Education

Master of Economics
Master of Financial Economics
Master of Global Affairs and Public Policy
Master of Business Administration

Program Pathway

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1
Choose Your Courses Wisely

1.5 credits as follows: MGMA01H3, MGHA12H3, MGTA38H3.
0.5 credit as follows: MATA34H3 or [[MATA29H3 or MATA30H3 or MATA31H3] and [MATA35H3 or MATA36H3 or MATA37H3]]
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

Volunteer with organizations to explore your interest in industries related to your program of study; check listings on CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment).
Connect with a Career Strategist in the AA&CC.

Year 2
Choose Your Courses Wisely

0.5 credits from: MGMB01H3.
1.5 credits as follows: MGAB03H3, MGFB10H3, MGHB02H3.
2.0 credits as follows: MGEB02H3, MGEB06H3, MGEB11H3, MGEB12H3.
At least 0.5 credit in Strategic Management chosen from a list of selected courses (check UTSC Calendar).

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.
Check out the Management Weekly Newsletter for employer engagement opportunities.
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)

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 from: MGOC10H3, MGFC10H3, MGHC02H3, MGOC20H3.
1.5 credits as follows: MGEC02H3, MGEC06H3, MGEC11H3.
At least 1.0 credit in C-level Economics for Management Studies, chosen from a list of selected courses ([excluding MGEC91H3, MGEC92H3, and MGEC93H3]).
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

Apply for an executive position with one of our many Management-focused student clubs.
Apply for the Student Exchange Program through the ISC and take entrepreneurship-focused courses that have a work experience with a start-up in Asia’s hottest innovation ecosystem.

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.

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

2.0 credits from: MGED02H3, MGED06H3, MGED11H3, MGED50H3.
At least 1.0 credit in Any-level Economics for Management Studies, chosen from a list of selected courses ([excluding MGEC91H3, MGEC92H3, and MGEC93H3]).

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 Theory to Practice

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.

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

Discuss your grad school plans with your professors and AA&CC staff.
Get your Personal Statement reviewed in the AA&CC.
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.

Glossary

AACC - Academic Advising and Career Centre (www.utsc.utoronto.ca/aacc)
CCR - Co-Curricular Record (https://clnx.utoronto.ca/ccr/overview.htm)
CLNx - Career Co-Curricular Learning Network (https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home.htm)
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)

Departmental Contact

Location: Instructional Centre

https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/mgmt/academic-advising-and-course-updates

Liaison Librarian, The BRIDGE

Location: IC383
Phone: 416-208-2987

https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/mgmt/bridge-innovative-teaching-and-learning-space

Academic Advising & Career Centre

Location: AC213
Phone: 416-287-7561

https://utsc.utoronto.ca/aacc/

Department of Student Life

Location: SL157
Phone: 416-208-4760

https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/studentlife/