Management & Economics for Management Studies Specialist (BBA)
Admissions Category: Management
Program Overview
This program will provide a specialization for those wishing for a substantial component of Economics in a Management degree leading to a B.B.A. The Program is designed to allow students to learn practical skills of data analysis and to combine them with the interpretive skills given by knowledge of economic theory.
Complementary Programs:
Please visit The Bridge website for more information on our New Venture, Innovation and Fin Tech co-curricular programs.
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
Careers for Graduates
- Economist
- Bank Research Analyst
- Tax Economist
- Statistician
- Financial Researcher
Further Education
- Master of Economics
- Master of Financial Economics
- Master of Global Affairs and Public Policy
- Master of Business Administration
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
Year 2
Choose Your Courses Wisely
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
Apply Theory to Practice
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
Plan for Your Future Career
Year 3
Choose Your Courses Wisely
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
Apply Theory to Practice
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
Plan for Your Future Career
Year 4
Choose Your Courses Wisely
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
Apply Theory to Practice
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
Plan for Your Future Career
Choose Your Courses Wisely
- 1.5 credits as follows: MGMA01H3, MGHA12H3, MGTA38H3.
- 0.5 credit as follows: MATA34H3 or [[MATA29H3 or MATA30H3 or MATA31H3] and [MATA35H3 or MATA36H3 or MATA37H3]]
- 1.0 credit as follows: MGAB01H3, MGAB02H3.
- 1.0 credit as follows: MGEA02H3, MGEA06H3.
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
- Visit The BRIDGE online or in person to learn about and develop your research skills in preparation for academic work.
- Join the Management First Year Learning and Integration Program (F.L.I.P.)
- Use the Peer Tutor Program for help.
- Attend the Accounting Orientation during Reading Week.
Apply Theory to Practice
- Start building your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning opportunities.
- Join the Association of Accountancy (AOA) and check out other Management Clubs.
- Compete in the STRIVE Competition.
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
- Join the Department of Management Volunteer Program and Street Team to build experience and to get involved.
- Attend the Management & Economics Student Association’s (MESA) activities and events.
- Explore opportunities to get involved in community-building activities through The BRIDGE.
Plan for Your Future Career
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Volunteer with organizations to explore your interest in industries related to your program of study; check listings on CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment).
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Connect with a Career Strategist in the AA&CC.
Year 2
Choose Your Courses Wisely
- 0.5 credits from: MGMB01H3.
- 1.5 credits as follows: MGAB03H3, MGFB10H3, MGHB02H3.
- 2.0 credits as follows: MGEB02H3, MGEB06H3, MGEB11H3, MGEB12H3.
- At least 0.5 credit in Strategic Management chosen from a list of selected courses (check UTSC Calendar).
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
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Consider applying to become an RA (Research Assistant) with the Management Department.
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Familiarize yourself with all the research tools and data resources The BRIDGE has to offer.
Apply Theory to Practice
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Apply to be an Associate with one of our Management Clubs.
- Check out the Management Weekly Newsletter for employer engagement opportunities.
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Consider taking courses through the Explore Program to learn French or take a Summer Abroad; funding is available. Visit the International Student Centre (ISC) for details.
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
- Share ideas about critical issues with students in Colombia, South Africa, France, USA, and Canada through Global Commons.
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Join one of DSL’s Community Action Projects.
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Complete ISC’s Global Citizenship Certificate to prepare for working and succeeding in a culturally diverse world.
Plan for Your Future Career
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Interested in an entrepreneurial career? Join The BRIDGE’s New Venture Program.
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Considering grad school? Speak to professors and program advisors early so that you know what to keep in mind.
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Explore careers through the AA&CC’s Job Shadowing and In The Field programs.
Year 3
Choose Your Courses Wisely
- 2.0 credits from: MGOC10H3, MGFC10H3, MGHC02H3, MGOC20H3.
- 1.5 credits as follows: MGEC02H3, MGEC06H3, MGEC11H3.
- At least 1.0 credit in C-level Economics for Management Studies, chosen from a list of selected courses ([excluding MGEC91H3, MGEC92H3, and MGEC93H3]).
- Meet with your Program Advisor and use Degree Explorer to ensure you are on track with your degree.
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
- Schedule an appointment with your Liaison Librarian for in-depth research assistance with your assignments.
- Develop research skills by entering to win the UTSC Library Undergraduate Research Prize or Poster Forum.
Apply Theory to Practice
- Apply for an executive position with one of our many Management-focused student clubs.
- 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)
- Volunteer to be a Management Peer Tutor or First Year Learning and Integration Program (F.L.I.P.) Mentor.
- Attend the UTSC Get Experience Fair to learn about both local and international volunteer, work and travel opportunities to enhance your competencies and skills.
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
- 2.0 credits from: MGED02H3, MGED06H3, MGED11H3, MGED50H3.
- At least 1.0 credit in Any-level Economics for Management Studies, chosen from a list of selected courses ([excluding MGEC91H3, MGEC92H3, and MGEC93H3]).
Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
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Schedule an appointment with your Liaison Librarian for in-depth research assistance with your assignments, as well as for help submitting your C- and D-level papers to the UTSC Library Undergraduate Research Prize.
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)
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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.
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Consider joining a relevant professional association; volunteer for their events and get to know people in your industry of interest.
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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.