Management & Human Resources Specialist (BBA)

Admissions Category: Management

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Program Overview

This Program is designed to give students a broad exposure to all functional areas of Management as well as specialization in the area of Human Resource Management (HRM). HRM is an area that encompasses topics such as recruitment and selection, performance management, compensation, and industrial relations. By taking a B.B.A. with a specialist in HRM, you will be qualified to work in any area of Human Resource Management, to take a graduate degree in HRM (potentially with advance standing), and you will be well prepared for the CHRP certification exam required by many organizations for upper-level HR positions.


Complementary Programs:

Please visit The Bridge website for more information on our New VentureInnovationand Fin Tech co-curricular programs.



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

Careers for Graduates

  • Compensation Specialist
  • Training Manager
  • HRIS Specialist
  • Employee Relations Manager
  • Human Resources Manager

Further Education

  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Human Resource Management
  • Master of Industrial Relations
  • Change 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
  • 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

 


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
  • Apply for an executive position with The Marketing Group (TMG), MESA, or another club.
  • 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)
  • Apply for an executive position with The Marketing Group (TMG), MESA, or another club.
  • 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.

 


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
  • 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/


Management & Economics Students' Association

https://mesa.ca/

Did You Know?

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