UTMM’s Commerce Programs combine economics and the various subdisciplines of management, teaching students analytical skills and about institutions. This background is useful for solving problems and making decisions in business and government environments. Graduates frequently become professional accountants, economists, actuaries, financial analysts, marketing analysts, managers of firms and government, or proprietors of small business. Some commerce students choose to pursue post-graduate studies in Law or Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs.
Career success upon graduation from the Management Program requires the social skills, professionalism and maturity developed through active participation in the extensive extracurricular programming activities offered by the University of Toronto Mississauga Management (UTMM) and the business undergraduate society. These activities include attendance and participation in conferences, competitions, seminars and workshops.
Courses in these Programs are taught by internationally recognized scholars and educators with outstanding academic and professional qualifications.
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Commerce Programs
Accounting Specialist (BCom) - ERSPE1704
Students who wish to pursue an accounting qualification can register for the Accounting Specialist Program within the Commerce Program. Some of the applications of this rich and varied discipline include designing systems to monitor and control organizations, deciding what information to disclose, tax planning and conducting audits.
Who should enroll in this Program?
Students who want a professional accounting designation after graduation should enroll in this Program. Becoming a professional accountant entails three distinct phases:
- University education - Accounting Specialist Program
- Articling period with designated firm/employer
- Professional examinations - provincial and national
Students are taught the breadth of knowledge and skills to become a professional accountant. They learn to think like professionals to help prepare them to become Chartered Professional Accountants after graduation. Professional accounting education and training is the foundation for a successful career in senior management.
This Program produces graduates with the personal and professional attributes of professional accountants. These graduates demonstrate initiative and leadership, apply strategic thinking, develop innovative ideas, adapt to change and are strong communicators.
Program Design
The Program starts with foundation courses in Accounting, Assurance, Economics, and Finance, then offers a range of more advanced training in the professional curricula. The design incorporates an integrated curriculum, critical thinking and ethical decision making.
Teaching Team
The Program is taught by a selection of leading academics and professional accounting experts with strong connections throughout the business world.
External Recognition
Credits earned in the Program are recognized for the CPA qualifications. The following resources are useful if you are considering pursuing your CPA:
Visit CPA Ontario to learn more.
Finance Specialist (BCom) - ERSPE2034
Many students are interested in careers in financial institutions, or the finance area of large organizations. The Commerce Specialist Program in Finance teaches corporate finance, investment theory, financial derivatives (futures and options), financial management, mergers and acquisitions, security analysis, behavioural finance, fixed income, and international finance. Students learn the essentials for understanding how funds are raised in the capital markets, and how organizations allocate their financial resources efficiently.
Who should enroll in this Program?
Students who are considering obtaining their CFA designation after graduation from U of T Mississauga should enroll in this Program, and those interested in the financial sector.
Program Design
The Program starts with foundation courses in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Marketing and Organizational Behaviour then offers a range of more advanced courses teaching professional curricula and knowledge needed for a wide range of professions.
Your Teaching Team
The Program is taught by a selection of leading academics and professional experts, connected throughout the financial sectors.
External Recognition
UTMM has been approved to participate in the CFA Institute’s University Affiliation Program with our Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program.
Marketing Specialist (BCom) - ERSPE2380
The Commerce Specialist Program in Marketing is for students wanting to pursue marketing careers in any kind of organization. It entails courses in marketing management, market research and marketing consulting, consumer behaviour and pricing.
Who should enroll in this Program?
Students considering a marketing career in any organization.
Program Design
The Program starts with foundation courses in Marketing, Economics, Accounting, and Organizational Behaviour then offers a range of more advanced courses in the area of marketing.
Your Teaching Team
The Program is taught by a selection of leading academics and professional experts.
Commerce Specialist (BCom) - ERSPE2273
This Program is for students pursuing a career in business, providing a comprehensive overview of business theory and practices.
Who should enroll in this Program?
Students considering a business career.
Program Design
The Program starts with foundation courses in Economics and Accounting then offers a range of more advanced elective courses.
Your Teaching Team
The Program is taught by a selection of leading academics and professional business experts.
Commerce Major (HBA or HBSC) - ERMAJ1111
This program is for students pursuing a business career, teaching an overview of business practices and theory. Students taking this Program follow the degree requirements for the HBA or HBSc degree.
Who should enroll in this Program?
Students considering a career in business.
Program Design
The Program starts with foundation courses in Economics and Accounting followed by a range of more advanced elective courses.
Your Teaching Team
The Program is taught by a selection of academics and professional business experts.