In essence, Finance is the acquisition and management of financial resources. Finance is an integral part of individual lives, households, businesses, governments, and all other forms of organizations. 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 BRIDGE, in partnership with U of T Libraries, provides Management students with access to cutting-edge financial resources, databases, and technology in a classroom setting.
Sample Finance Courses
Our Finance program covers areas such as investments, corporate finance, behavioural finance, international finance, derivatives, risk management, mergers and acquisition, and private equity, including:
- Introduction to Derivatives Markets
- Investor Psychology and Behavioural Finance
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Theory and Practice
- Special Topics in Finance: Private Equity
For a full list of required courses to complete a Specialist in Management and Finance, please refer to the Academic Calendar.
Career Options
U of T Scarborough’s BBA degree specializing in Management and Finance allows students to gain experience by applying the latest management and finance theories to real-world problems both inside and outside the classroom. Sample roles of work term students and recent graduates include:
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Control Assistant
- Business Analyst
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Project Coordinator/Manager
- Financial Auditor
- Budget Officer
- Financial Planner
- Portfolio Manager
- Profit/Risk Analyst
- Security Trader
U of T Scarborough Management and Finance students secure co-op and full-time roles with successful companies such as:
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
- RBC
- CPPIB
- TD Canada Trust
- Scotiabank
- Toronto Hydro
- CIBC
- Ministry of Finance
- BMO Capital Markets
- Unilever Canada
More Career Options: Program Tipsheet