Management & Finance
Management & Finance Specialist (BBA)
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
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
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
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Visit The BRIDGE online or in person to learn about and develop your research skills in preparation for academic work.
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Join the Management First Year Learning and Integration Program (F.L.I.P.)
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Use the Peer Tutor Program for help.
Apply Theory to Practice
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Start building your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning opportunities.
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Join the Investment Society and check out other Management Clubs and get involved.
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Attend business competitions, information seminars, networking events and other events.
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
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Join the Department of Management Volunteer Program and Street Team to build experience and to get involved.
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Attend the Management & Economics Student Association’s (MESA) activities and events.
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Explore opportunities to get involved in community-building activities through The BRIDGE.
Plan for Your Future Career
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Volunteer with organizations to explore your interest in industries related to your program of study; check listings on CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment).
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Connect with a Career Strategist in the AA&CC.
Year 2
Choose Your Courses Wisely
- 2.5 credits as follows: MGAB03H3, MGFB10H3, MGHB02H3, MGHB12H3, MGMB01H3.
- 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
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Consider applying to become an RA (Research Assistant) with the Management Department.
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Familiarize yourself with all the research tools and data resources The BRIDGE has to offer.
Apply Theory to Practice
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Apply to be an Associate with one of our Management Clubs.
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Participate in the UTSC Student Managed Fund as an analyst.
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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)
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Become a volunteer for the SCSU’s annual Tax Clinic.
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Share ideas about critical issues with students in Colombia, South Africa, France, USA, and Canada through Global Commons.
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Join one of DSL’s Community Action Projects.
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Complete ISC’s Global Citizenship Certificate to prepare for working and succeeding in a culturally diverse world.
Plan for Your Future Career
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Interested in an entrepreneurial career? Join The BRIDGE’s New Venture Program.
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Considering grad school? Speak to professors and program advisors early so that you know what to keep in mind.
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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: MGFD10H3.
- 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
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At least 1.0 credit in C- or D-level Finance, chosen from a list of selected courses (check UTSC Calendar).
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Meet with your Program Advisor and use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track with your degree.
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Register your “Intent to Graduate” on ACORN by the deadline.
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
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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.
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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
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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.
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Participate in the UTSC Student Managed Fund as a portfolio manager.
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
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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.
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Consider joining a relevant professional association; volunteer for their events and get to know people in your industry of interest.
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Join the UTSC Management Group on 10,000 Coffees.
Plan for Your Future Career
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Attend the AA&CC’s Get Hired job search conference in April/May.
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Attend the Jobs for Grads orientation for a job search "crash course"; find job opportunities on CLNx.
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Discuss your grad school plans with your professors and AA&CC staff; get your Personal Statement reviewed in the AA&CC.
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CFA II (students should aim to take CFA Level II right after graduation).