Careers by Major - Management

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Careers for graduates

There are many different career options available for Management graduates. Below is a sample of types of positions that Management graduates have gone on to.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list as there are many other careers available. Many positions require additional education or experience.

  • Account Executive
  • Benefits Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Buyer
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Promotions Manager
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Media Planner
  • Sales Analyst
  • Training Specialist
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Transportation Director

Note: career profiles for many of the above jobs are available in the Career Centre. Those marked with an asterisk(*) can be viewed using Career Cruising, a Cdn. electronic career guide available in the Centre

Who employs management graduates?

  • Consulting Firms
  • Banks
  • Advertising Firms
  • Consumer Goods Manufacturers
  • Market Research Organizations
  • Insurance Firms
  • Government
  • Non-profit organizations

Skills developed by management

  • Communication
  • Analyzing Ideas
  • Critical thinking
  • Presenting information clearly
  • Organizational skills
  • Project Management
  • Problem solving
  • Accountability
  • Teamwork
  • Research

Sample job listings for graduating students/recent graduates

Below is a sample of the types of positions that have recently been posted with the Career Centre for graduating students or recent graduates. To access full-time opportunities you must be in your graduating year or within two years of graduating. Drop by or call us at 905-828-5451 for more information.

  • Equity Full-Time Analyst, Credit Suisse
  • Credit Manager, Wells Fargo
  • Business Analyst, Energy Savings
  • Marketing Associate, Swiss Re
  • Policy Analyst, CRTC
  • Research Analyst, HRSDC
  • Management Associate, Gerdau Ameristeel
  • Commercial Financial Services Trainee, HSBC
  • Product Sales Specialist, TechData
  • Corporate Planning Asociate, Microsoft
  • Underwriting Trainee, Aviva Canada
  • Financial Analyst, HR Associates
  • H.R. Campus Recruitment Coordinator, Petro-Canada

How to get experience

Start early by seeking relevant summer, part-time and volunteer opportunities that will help you gain experience and develop the skills that employers want. Below is a sample of the types of temporary positions that have recently been posted with the Career Centre. To access the summer, part-time, temporary and volunteer postings, register with the Career Centre Online.

Summer Positions

  • Commercial (Summer) Management, BP Canada
  • Assistant Brand Manager Intern, Procter & Gamble
  • Volunteer Services PR Coordinator, CNIB
  • Marketing Assistant, Generation Media
  • Digital Marketing Assistant, Comedy Network
  • Human Resources Assistant, St. Marys Cement
  • Communications & Fundraising Assistant, Schizoprhenia Society of Ontario
  • Student Municipal Advisor, Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing

Part-Time/Work Study Positions

  • Proposal Development Assistant, U of T Bell University Labs
  • Customer Service, Institute of Financial Brokers of Canada
  • Junior Data Analyst, ABS System Consultants
  • Financial Analyst Intern, Brookshire Raw Materials Group
  • H.R. Associate, Ford Motor Company of Canada
  • Research Analyst, Rotman School of Management
  • HR & Equity Communications Assistant, U of T Human Resources
  • Marketing Assistant, UTM Career Centre

Volunteer Positions

  • Market Research Analyst, Key2Careers College of Business and Technology Inc
  • Marketing Associate, RBC Insurance
  • Marketing/PR Specialist, Diner Tech Corporation
  • Office Team Leader, Childright!

Extern Job Shadowing Program - Previous Placements:

  • Management Consultant in Human Resources, Donna Morettin & Associates Inc.
  • Associate Branch Manager, RBC Insurance
  • Personal Banking Manager, Bank
  • Senior Vice President, Public Relations, Strategic Objectives

Research Opportunity Program (ROP)

Also consider the Research Opportunity Program at U of T Mississauga. Students earn course credit by participating in a faculty member’s research. Learn more from the ROP website!

Titles from past projects in Management include “Managers’ Incentives and Earning Quality of Public Firms” and “Management Education and Human Capital: Assessing the Influence of the MBA Educational Experience on Managerial, Analytical, Social and Creative Capital in the province of Ontario.”

...also, check out the Management Internship Course

Don't forget about U of T Mississauga alumni!

Check out our Alumni Profiles page, to read profiles of UTM alumni who have studied in this area, find out about their career path and how their experiences have affected their career direction.

Professional associations

Each industry has affiliated associations. There are many benefits of an association, such as stating your affiliation on your resume, adding to your knowledge of the industry and developing a network of contacts.

Human Resources Professionals Association
www.hrpa.ca

Canadian Association of Management Consultants
www.cmc-canada.ca

Canadian Marketing Association
www.the-cma.org

Canadian Bankers Association
www.cba.ca

Student associations

The Student Management Association (SMA) is student-run organization that is dedicated to providing Management students with experiences that cannot be gained inside the classroom setting. The SMA provides its members with an assortment of social and academic events, and ultimately, a balanced university experience. The SMA aims for Management students to leave UTM feeling that they got the most out of their university experience and are now ready to manage the real world. For more information, visit www.managethis.ca.

Resources

Career Centre Library Resources:

  • Careers in Management Consulting
  • Careers in Marketing
  • A Future of Possibilities in Insurance
  • Career Options for Young Entrepreneurs
  • Careers for Born Leaders & Other Decisive Types
  • Careers for Self-Starters & Other Entrepreneurial Types
  • Careers in International Business, Second edition
  • Great Jobs for Business Majors
  • Insiders Guide to the Best Jobs on Bay Street, The
  • Job Choices for Business & Liberal Arts Students 2004
  • Job Choices for Business & Liberal Arts Students 2005
  • Minding your own Business
  • What is Insurance?

Links to panel resource packages:

The Career Centre Resource Library is located in DV 3094. For more information please visit us, call 905-828-5451 or e-mail: careers.utm@utoronto.ca

What's your next step? Take a look at our Sample Career Plan to see suggested steps that you can take towards developing your career-work search plan. Check our Events Calendar regularly for upcoming career related events (we offer several networking events and panels throughout the year). Watch for our Get Experience Fair (held annually in September), the Graduate and Professional School Fair (held annually in late September or early October), and the Summer Job Fair (held annually in January).