Management & Finance | Academic Advising & Career Centre

Admissions Category: Management

Program Overview

The Management and Finance program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of financial issues and concepts, and with a firm mastery of methodologies and problem-solving skills required in modern-day finance. The Department’s world-class Finance lab allows students to experience the real world in a classroom setting. This program builds on the core of the Specialist and Specialist Co-op Programs in Management, and offers a deeper and wider coverage of Finance topics.

Complementary Programs:

AFFILIATED PROGRAMS: Please visit The Bridge website for more information on our New Venture, Innovation and Fin Tech co-curricular programs (utsc.utoronto.ca/thebridge/).

Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:

Competencies & Skills

Critically analyze and evaluate financial/accounting information
Perform advanced statistical analysis of data and interpret the results
Lead, implement and manage financial strategies
Maintain risk control and business contingency
Carry out financial modelling for achieving various business solutions

Careers for Graduates

Financial Analyst
Financial Control Assistant
Business Analyst
Investment Banking Analyst
Project Coordinator/Manager
Financial Auditor
Budget Officer
Financial Planner
Portfolio Manager
Profit/Risk Analyst

Further Education

Master of Finance
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Financial Economics
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Analytics
Master of Financial Risk Management
Master of Financial Analysis
Chartered Financial Analyst

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.

Apply Theory to Practice

Start building your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning opportunities.
Join the Investment Society and check out other Management Clubs and get involved.
Attend business competitions, information seminars, networking events and other events.

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.
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

2.5 credits from: MGOC10H3, MGFC10H3, MGFC30H3, MGHC02H3, MGOC20H3.
0.5 credits as follows: MGFC35H3.
At least 1.0 credit in C- or D-level Finance, chosen from a list of selected courses (check UTSC Calendar).
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 MESA, the Investment Society or another club.
Apply for the Student Exchange Program’s National University of Singapore Overseas College through the ISC.
Apply to our Junior Financial Analyst Work Study (Jobs & Recruitment>Work Study) position (via CLNx).

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.
Talk to your Student Experience Coordinator to learn about your options.
CFA Level I and/or FRM.

Year 4
Choose Your Courses Wisely

At least 1.0 credit in C- or D-level Finance, chosen from a list of selected courses (check UTSC Calendar).
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 your grad school plans with your professors and AA&CC staff; get your Personal Statement reviewed in the AA&CC.
CFA II (students should aim to take CFA Level II right after graduation).

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)