Commerce and Management
OUAC CODE:
- Commerce: TME
- Management: TMG
Business studies at U of T Mississauga takes two forms: Commerce and Management. Each provides you with a fundamental understanding of the theory and practice of business, but they specialize in different areas and have differing requirements for admission.
WHAT IS COMMERCE?
We offer six Commerce programs at U of T Mississauga:
- Commerce & Finance (BCom)
- Accounting (BCom)
- Finance (BCom)
- Human Resource Management (BCom)
- Marketing (BCom)
- Commerce Major (Honours BA/Honours BSc)
All commerce programs offered by U of T Mississauga combine economics and various sub-disciplines of business and management. These enable students to develop analytical skills and gain knowledge of organizations and their environments. This background is useful for solving problems and making decisions in business and government. The Specialist Program in Accounting allows students to complete the prerequisite studies for professional accounting qualifications (e.g. CA; CGA; CMA).
WHAT IS THE BBA/MANAGEMENT MAJOR?
The Management Specialist leads to a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. The program provides students with a good understanding of the major sub-disciplines of management and with an integrated set of management skills. The Management Major program leads to either an Honours BA or Honours BSc degree, depending on the second academic subject chosen.
WHY CHOOSE U OF T MISSISSAUGA FOR BUSINESS?
Strong foundation for a fulfilling career
- U of T degrees are highly regarded by potential employers
- Rigorous grounding in business skills & knowledge, and applications
- Challenging and relevant courses
Top Professors
- World class expertise
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration with domestic and international scholars
Business Plus
- Liberal arts tradition: provides breadth and depth
Distinctive Programs: Established and Innovative
- 1920: Commerce program – Joint Major in Management and Economics
- 1997: Management Major – Double Major in Management plus any other subject
- 2005: Accounting Specialist within BCom
- 2006: Management Specialist
- 2007: Finance, Human Resource Management and Marketing Specialist programs within BCom
- 2008: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Enriched Programs
- Added value for students – career preparation, skills development, internship opportunities
- Student experience – social and academic activities
AFFILIATED STUDENT CLUBS
- Student Management Association (SMA)
- Undergraduate Commerce Society (UCS)
WHAT HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION DO I NEED?
Admission is based on six Grade 12 credits (Ontario U or M credits), one of which must be English (ENG4U),* plus:
For Commerce:
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)*
- Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U)*
For Management:
- A Grade 12U Math credit*
*This refers to courses from the Ontario Curriculum. We will accept equivalent courses from other academic systems. For details, visit www.adm.utoronto.ca/adm.
WHAT COURSES DO I TAKE?
First-year studies for Commerce
- ECO100Y5: Introduction to Economics
- MAT133Y5: Calculus & Linear Algebra for Commerce
- MGM101H5: Introduction to Management Functions
- MGT120H5: Introduction to Financial Accounting & Electives
First-year studies for Management
- MGM101H5: Introduction to Management Functions
- MGM102H5: Management in a Changing Environment
- ECO100Y5: Introduction to Economics
- Second major requires courses & electives
Some interesting upper-year courses
- MGT493H5: Small Business Management
- MGM332H5: Managerial Finance
AFTER GRADUATION
- Career options include finance, accounting, consulting, human resource management, marketing, operations management, securities.
- Accounting specialists prepare to write professional accreditation exams.
- Graduate studies such as the MBA, MMPA.
Careers by Major
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Mary Wellman, Student Advisor
905-828-5309
mary.wellman@utoronto.ca
www.utm.utoronto.ca/management
