Management

Management Programs | Management Courses

Faculty and Staff List

Professors
V. Aivazian, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
H. Bone, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
O. Bountali, Ph.D.
A. Chattopadhyay, B.S., M.B.A., D.B.A., Ph.D.
F. Chen, B.A., M.A., M.A., Ph.D.
N. Chen, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
R. Chiuzi, M.Sc., Ph.D.
R. Gaetani, B.A., M.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.
D. Goetz, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
J. Grewal, BAFM, MAcc, DBA
C. Hebert, M.S.c., Ph.D
J. Hirsh, H.B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.
T. Hossain, B.A., B.S., Ph.D.
A. Iqbal, B.Com., M.Tax., C.P.A., C.A.
S. Kang, B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.
T. Kirsch, B.Bus.Sc., B.Com., C.P.A., C.A., C.F.A.
L. Kramer, B.B.A., Ph.D
P. Landry, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
M. Osborne, B.A., Ph.D.
N. Pankratz, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
A. Park, M.Phil., Dipl.Wirt.Math, Ph.D.
M. Schneider, B.Com., JD, MBA, CFP, CPA, CA
E. Schumann, B.Com., D.I.F.A., M. Ed., MFAcc., C.P.A., C.A.
C. Seguin, M.B.A., C.G.A.
A. Steck, B.A., Ph.D.
B. Steenhoven, B.B.A., M.S., Ph.D., C.P.A.
D. Swanston, M.B.A.
S.M. Toh, B.B.S., Ph.D.
M.M. Tombak, B.A.Sc., M.B.A., A.M., Ph.D.
J. Tome, B.Com., M.B.A.
G. Virag, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
D. Vyas, B.E., M.Sc., Ph.D.
M. Ye, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
H. Yoo, Ph.D, M.A., B.A.
O. Yung, M.B.A., M.Fin.


Chair, Economics
R. Wolthoff

Chair, Management
T. Hossain

Associate Chair, Programs & Students
M. Ye

Associate Chair, Faculty & Research
D. Vyas

Departmental Administrator and Assistant, Management
Sarah Iarrobino
sarah.iarrobino@utoronto.ca

Director, Undergraduate Programs
T. Kirsch

Director, Student Development & Work-Integrated Learning
Management
Cloveth Smith
Innovation Complex
905-302-0168

Academic Advisor and Program Officer
Natasha Hanif
Kaneff Centre
advisor.utmm@utoronto.ca

 

Four Management programs are offered at the University of Toronto Mississauga: the Management Specialist, the Human Resources Management Specialist (administratively suspended as of Fall 2025), the Accounting and Finance Specialist, and the Management Major.

For information on the Commerce and Management programs offered by the Department of Management, please visit the Department of Management website. 

https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/management/

Accounting and Finance Specialist (BBA)

The Accounting and Finance Specialist program leads to a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). The program provides an integrated study of accounting and finance, combining financial analysis, reporting, and strategic financial decision-making. The program supports preparation for professional designations, including CPA and CFA pathways. Students develop competencies in analytical reasoning and the application of quantitative and qualitative methods to business problems. 

Management Specialist (BBA)

The Management Specialist program leads to a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). It provides a comprehensive study of how organizations operate and evolve, covering the full range of business functions, including strategy, finance, accounting, operations, and managerial decision-making. The program emphasizes effective communication and the application of management principles within ethical and operational contexts.

Human Resources Specialist Program (BBA)

Admissions to the Human Resource Management (HRM) Specialist is administratively suspended as of 2025-2026. Students currently enrolled in the program will be allowed to continue. No new students will be admitted whilst the program is suspended. 

The Human Resources Specialist program leads to a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). The program prepares students to become effective members of organizations. This program provides specialized education in HRM. It will allow students to complete the prerequisites for the CHRP designation.

Management Major Program (HBA/HBSc)

The Management Major program leads to either an Honours BA or an Honours BSc degree, depending on your second discipline. 

Management is a deregulated fees program and, therefore, tuition fees for students enrolled in this program are higher than for other regulated fee programs. Fees are charged on a program and not a per course basis. See the Student Accounts website for more information on fee structures.

Professional Skills Development Program (PSDP)

The Professional Skills Development Program (PSDP) is available exclusively to students in the Commerce and Management programs and is intended to support the development of professional skills from the second year through to the final year.

The Professional Skills Development Program (PSDP) offers transcript notation for the development of key competencies such as relationship-building, industry awareness, and self-reflection. Participation in this program will enable students to:

  • Strengthen the technical and interpersonal skills required for success in the workplace.
  • Enhance awareness of their marketability and build confidence in their abilities.
  • Support a successful transition from academic studies to professional employment.
  • Develop the ability to manage their careers and navigate the working world more effectively.

Students will need to earn a minimum of at least 46 PSDP skill points over the course of their academic program. Upon completion of this requirement, students can submit an application to the PSDP Advisory Committee for transcript notation consideration. For more information and program details, please visit www.utm.utoronto.ca/management

UTM Co-op Internship Program (UTMCIP)

The UTM Co-op Internship Program (UTMCIP) stream is available to eligible students enrolled in the Management Specialist or Major programs. Enrolment is limited and requires a supplemental application. Students enrolled in the UTMCIP stream will be required to complete mandatory Work-Readiness programming plus a 12- or 16-month term of paid, full-time work experience. The time to degree completion for students enrolled in UTMCIP will normally be 5 years. There is an additional cost to participate in the UTMCIP stream.

Enrolment in the UTMCIP Management eligible streams is limited. Students will be eligible to apply to UTMCIP streams after their first year of study and/or completion of at least 4.0 credits, in alignment with the program’s requirements, and no more than 6.0 credits in total. Successful applicants will be enrolled into the UTMCIP stream of their academic program in Year of Study 2.

Enrolment is open to domestic and international students. All international students must possess a valid work permit and Social Insurance Number (SIN) to participate in a work term.

Please be advised that UTMCIP eligibility requirements, including CGPA and pre-requisite courses, may differ from the regular program requirements. Students are encouraged to carefully review the academic program descriptions below to identify whether the UTMCIP stream has any additional eligibility requirements. Students may also consult the UTMCIP website for further details on program eligibility requirements.

Students should also review the Degree Requirements section prior to selecting courses

Program website http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/management

Management Programs

Accounting and Finance - Specialist (BBA) - ERSPE2226

Accounting and Finance - Specialist (BBA) - ERSPE2226

This program leads to a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. The BBA in Accounting and Finance cannot be combined with the Specialist in Accounting (BCom), Specialist in Finance (BCom), Commerce (Specialist or Major), Digital Enterprise Management Specialist, Specialist in Human Resource Management or Management (Specialist or Major).

Enrolment Requirements:

Limited Enrolment — Admission to this program is based on the following criteria:

  • Completion of at least 4.0 credits
  • ECO101H5 (63%) and ECO102H5 (63%)
  • MGM101H5 (63%) and MGT120H5 (63%)
  • and one of the following:
  • A weighted average of the grades earned in the courses above that meets the program’s annual admission cut-off, which is determined annually by The University of Toronto Mississauga, Department of Management. This will vary from year to year and is based on capacity and the applicant pool.

Note:

  • Consult the Department if you have transfer credits for the courses listed above. Applicants with transfer credits in any of the courses listed above will be evaluated based on the department’s transfer credit policy. Students can choose to retake these courses at UofT and their UofT grade will be considered in their weighted average.
  • Application for admission to the program is made during the subject POSt request periods for all students.
  • Please see the full list below for equivalent UTSG and UTSC courses.

Completion Requirements:

This program has a total of 16.5 credits.

First Year (3.0 credits):

  1. MGM101H5 and MGT120H5; and
  2. ECO101H5 and ECO102H5; and
  3. ( MAT135H5 and MAT136H5) or MAT133Y5 or ( MAT137H5 and MAT139H5) or ( MAT132H5 and MAT134H5)

Higher Years (13.5 credits):

  1. MGT220H5 and MGT223H5 and MGT225H5 and MGT231H5 and MGT232H5 and MGT270H5
  2. Select 0.5 credit from: MGT201H5 or MGT252H5 or MGT260H5 or MGT262H5 or MGT301H5
  3. ECO220Y5
  4. MGT300H5 and MGT321H5 and MGT323H5 and ( MGT324H5 or MGT336H5) and MGT325H5 and MGT326H5 and MGT330H5 and MGT393H5
  5. MGT420H5 and MGT421H5 and MGT422H5 and MGT423H5 and MGT428H5 and MGT429H5 and MGT437H5
  6. 1.5 MGT credits at 300/400-level from the following Finance courses: MGT341H5 or MGT373H5 or MGT430H5 or MGT431H5 or MGT434H5 or MGT435H5 or MGT438H5 or MGT440H5 or MGT442H5 or MGT443H5 or MGT444H5 or MGT495H5

Note:
  • Management and Commerce students can only use 1.0 ROP credit towards program completion.

Please note the following list of acceptable equivalents for application to the POST:

MGT120H5
MGM101H5
ECO101H5 and ECO102H5
MAT135H5 and MAT136H5

ERSPE2226

Human Resource Management - Specialist (BBA) - ERSPE1882

Human Resource Management - Specialist (BBA) - ERSPE1882

Admissions to the Human Resource Management Specialist is administratively suspended as of 2025-2026. Students currently enrolled in the program will be allowed to continue.

This program leads to a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. This Specialist program cannot be combined with the Commerce (Specialist or Major), or the Digital Enterprise Management Specialist.

Enrolment Requirements:

Limited Enrolment — Admission to this program is based on the following criteria:

Note:

  • Consult the Department if you have transfer credits for the courses listed above. Applicants with transfer credits in any of the courses listed above will be evaluated based on the department’s transfer credit policy. Students can choose to retake these courses at UofT and their UofT grade will be considered in their weighted average.
  • Application for admission to the program is made during the Subject POSt request periods for all students.
  • Please see the full list below for equivalent UTSG and UTSC courses.

Completion Requirements:

This program has a total of 15.5 credits.

First Year (3.0 credits):

  1. MGM101H5 and MGM102H5
  2. ( ECO101H5 and ECO102H5) or ECO100Y5
  3. ( MAT135H5 and MAT136H5) or MAT133Y5 or MAT135Y5 or MAT137Y5 or MAT157Y5 or ( MAT132H5 and MAT134H5) or ( MAT137H5 and MAT139H5)

It is recommended that students interested in pursuing this program consider completing SOC100H5 to ensure access to some upper year SOC courses to fulfill the 1.5 Electives Program Requirement listed below.

Higher Years (12.5 credits):

  1. Core courses (1.5 credits): MGT262H5 and MGT270H5 and MGT492H5
  2. Management Disciplines (9.5 credits): ( MGT120H5 or MGM221H5) and MGT223H5 and MGT231H5 and MGT252H5 and MGT260H5 and MGT363H5 and MGT371H5 and MGT480H5 and MGM360H5 and MGM364H5 and MGM365H5 and MGM390H5 and MGM464H5 and MGM465H5 and MGM466H5 and ( ECO200Y5 or ECO204Y5 or ECO205Y5 or ECO206Y5) and ECO220Y5
  3. 0.5 credit from: ANT350H5 or SOC227H5 or SOC236H5 or SOC263H5 or SOC361H5 or WGS210H5 or MGT461H5 or MGT463H5
  4. 1.0 credit in MGT or MGM at the 200/300/400 level (cannot double count courses)

Note: enough space is reserved each year in MGT480H5 to accommodate the full HRM cohort.


Note:
  • It is strongly recommended that MGT120H5 is taken in first year or the Fall term of the second year,
  • Management and Commerce students can only use 1.0 ROP credit towards program completion.
  • During the Fall-Winter session, Management students must take ECO204Y5. They will not have access to ECO200Y5 in the academic year.

Please note the following list of acceptable equivalents for application to the POST:

MGT120H5

UTSC: MGAB01H3 and MGAB02H3

UTSG: RSM219H1

MGM101H5

UTSC: MGTA05H3 or ( MGTA01H3 and MGTA02H3)

UTSG: RSM100H1

ECO101H5 and ECO102H5

UTSC: MGEA02H3 and MGEA06H3

UTSG: ECO100Y1 or ( ECO101H1 and ECO102H1)

UTM: ECO100Y5

MAT133Y5

UTSC: MATA32H3 and MATA33H3

UTSG: MAT133Y1 or ( MAT135H1 and MAT136H1)

UTM: MAT135Y5 or ( MAT135H5 and MAT136H5) or ( MAT132H5 and MAT134H5) or MAT137Y5 or MAT157Y5


ERSPE1882

Management - Specialist (BBA) - ERSPE2431

Management - Specialist (BBA) - ERSPE2431

This program leads to a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. This Specialist program cannot be combined with the Commerce (Specialist or Major), Digital Enterprise Management Specialist, or Human Resource Management Specialist.

Enrolment Requirements:

Limited Enrolment — Admission to this program is based on the following criteria:

  • Completion of at least 4.0 credits
  • ECO101H5 (63%) and ECO102H5 (63%)
  • MGM101H5 (63%) and MGM102H5 (63%)
  • and one of the following:
  • A weighted average of the grades earned in the courses above that meets the program’s annual admission cutoff, which is determined annually by the Department of Management. This will vary from year to year and is based on capacity and the applicant pool.

Note:

  • Consult the Department if you have transfer credits for the courses listed above. Applicants with transfer credits in any of the courses listed above will be evaluated based on the department’s transfer credit policy. Students can choose to retake these courses at UofT and their UofT grade will be used in their weighted average.
  • Application for admission to the program is made during the Subject POSt request periods for all students.
  • Please see the full list below for equivalent UTSG and UTSC courses.

Enrolment in the UTMCIP stream of this program is limited to students who have completed 4.0 credits, and no more than 6.0 credits, including:

In addition to the courses listed above, students need to complete MGT231H5 or MGT262H5 before commencing a work term.

Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 are encouraged to apply. Students must be in good standing with no outstanding academic integrity cases.

Completion Requirements:

This program has a total of 14.5 credits

First Year (3.0 credits):

  1. MGM101H5 and MGM102H5; and
  2. ( ECO101H5 and ECO102H5) or ECO100Y5; and
  3. ( MAT135H5 and MAT136H5) or MAT133Y5 or MAT135Y5 or MAT137Y5 or MAT157Y5 or ( MAT132H5 and MAT134H5) or ( MAT137H5 and MAT139H5)

Higher Years (11.5 credits):

  1. Core courses (2.5 credits): MGT260H5 and MGT262H5 and MGT270H5 and MGT300H5 and MGT492H5
  2. Management Disciplines (7.5 credits): ( MGT120H5 or MGM221H5) and ( ECO200Y5 or ECO204Y5 or ECO205Y5 or ECO206Y5) and ( ECO220Y5 or ECO227Y5 or ( STA256H5 and STA258H5) or ( STA256H5 and STA260H5)) and MGT223H5 and MGT231H5 and MGT232H5 and MGT252H5 and MGM320H5 and MGT353H5 and MGT363H5 and MGT371H5 and MGT374H5 and MGM390H5
  3. 1.0 credit in MGT or MGM at the 300/400-level (cannot double count courses)
  4. 0.5 credit in MGT or MGM at the 400 level (cannot double count courses)

Note:
  • It is strongly recommended that MGT120H5 is taken in first year or the Fall term of the second year.
  • Students in the Management Specialist with the required prerequisites should consider complementing their studies with an Economics Minor program.
  • Management and Commerce students can only use 1.0 ROP credit towards program completion.
  • During the Fall-Winter session, Management students must take ECO204Y5. They will not have access to ECO200Y5 in the academic year.

Please note the following list of acceptable equivalents for application to the POST:

MGT120H5
MGM101H5
ECO101H5 and ECO102H5
MAT135H5 and MAT136H5

ERSPE2431

Management - Major (HBA) - ERMAJ2431

Management - Major (HBA) - ERMAJ2431

This program must be taken as part of an Honours degree. This major program cannot be combined with the Commerce (Major or Specialist), Digital Enterprise Management Specialist, or Human Resource Management Specialist.

Enrolment Requirements:

Limited Enrolment — Admission to this program is based on the following criteria:

Note:

  • Consult the Department if you have transfer credits for the courses listed above. Applicants with transfer credits in any of the courses listed above will be evaluated based on the department’s transfer credit policy. Students can choose to retake these courses at UofT and their UofT grade will be used in their weighted average.
  • Application for admission to the program is made during the Subject POSt request periods for all students.
  • Please see the full list below for equivalent UTSG and UTSC courses.

Enrolment in the UTMCIP stream of this program is limited to students who have completed 4.0 credits, including:

Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 are encouraged to apply. Students must be in good standing with no outstanding academic integrity cases.

Completion Requirements:

This program has a total of 9.0 credits.

First Year (3.0 credits):

  1. MGM101H5 and MGM102H5
  2. ( ECO101H5 and ECO102H5) or ECO100Y5
  3. ( MAT135H5 and MAT136H5) or MAT133Y5 or MAT137Y5 or MAT157Y5 or ( MAT132H5 and MAT134H5) or ( MAT137H5 and MAT139H5)

Higher Years (6.0 credits):

  1. Core courses (1.5 credits): MGT262H5 and MGT270H5 and MGT492H5
  2. Management Disciplines (4.0 credits): ( MGT120H5 or MGM221H5) and ECO220Y5 and MGT223H5 and MGT231H5 and MGT252H5 and MGT371H5 and MGM390H5
  3. Electives (0.5 credits): Any 300/400-level MGT/MGM courses. Cannot include any courses already used above.

Note:
  • It is strongly recommended that MGT120H5 is taken in first year or the Fall term of the second year.
  • Management and Commerce students can only use 1.0 ROP credit towards program completion.

Please note the following list of acceptable equivalents for application to the POST:

MGT120H5
MGM101H5
ECO101H5 and ECO102H5
MAT135H5 and MAT136H5

ERMAJ2431

Certificate in Effective Business Practices & Leadership Skills - ERCER2020

Certificate in Effective Business Practices & Leadership Skills - ERCER2020

Admissions to the Certificate in Effective Business Practices and Leadership Skills is administratively suspended as of 2025-2026. Students currently enrolled in the program will be allowed to continue.

The Certificate in Effective Business Practices & Leadership Skills provides eligible students the opportunity to participate in a 4-month (non-credit) paid work placement while completing their program of study. Through the certificate, students will gain authentic learning experiences and apply what they are learning in the classroom to workplace environments. This certificate must be completed concurrently with any Department of Management program.

Although every effort is made to support students in securing a paid work placement, students must receive an offer of employment to complete the certificate. The Department of Management cannot guarantee that students will secure a paid work placement.

Enrolment Requirements:

Limited Enrolment: Enrolment in the Certificate in Effective Business Practices & Leadership Skills is limited due to the experiential learning component. Students wishing to enrol at the end of their second year of study (minimum 7.0 credits) must have a minimum CGPA of 2.5. Please note that the CGPA requirement varies from year to year, based on the applicant pool, but will not fall below 2.5. Additionally, students must meet the following enrolment criteria:


  1. Concurrent enrolment in one of the following programs:
    • Human Resource Management, Specialist (BBA);
    • Management, Specialist (BBA);
    • Management, Major (HBA);
    • Commerce, Specialist (BCom);
    • Commerce: Accounting, Specialist (BCom);
    • Commerce: Finance, Specialist (BCom);
    • Commerce: Marketing, Specialist (BCom); or
    • Commerce, Major (HBA)

2. Completion of the following courses prior to request for enrolment:
• MGT231H5 - Business Finance I

3. Completion of at least 5 points prior to the admission deadline in the Professional Skills Development Program (must include Resume Critique or Mock Interview)

4. Submission of an application to the Department of Management.

5. Participation in an enrolment interview.

Completion Requirements:


  • Work-Integrated Learning Experience (minimum 10-week internship in the Summer term)

To earn the Certificate students must concurrently be enrolled in a Commerce or Management program.


ERCER2020

Notes

  1. The program requirements in effect at the time the student is admitted to the program must be met in order to fulfill the Degree requirements.
  2. Enrolment in Commerce and Management programs, and all 200+ level Management courses, is restricted to students in program.
  3. "MGD" Management Courses are available to students in the Digital Enterprise Management (CCIT) program and, if all prerequisites have been met and pending availability, Marketing Stream program students.
  4. "MGM" Management Courses at the 200+ level are available only to students in the Management programs.
  5. "MGT" Management Courses at the 200, 300, and 400 levels are available only to students in the Commerce programs. Management students may be eligible to enrol in MGT courses as well. Please refer to the enrolment controls listed on the Timetable website at: https://student.utm.utoronto.ca/timetable
  6. For the Minor in Business, Science and Entrepreneurship please see the Institute for Management and Innovation

Management Courses

MGM101H5 • Introduction to Management Functions

This course shows how the principal management disciplines provide analytical tools for understanding organizations and their management, how the disciplines inter-relate and how they underpin the activities of organizations.

Exclusions: MGT100H1 or RSM100H1 or RSM100Y1 or ( MGTA01H3 and MGTA02H3) or MGTA05H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 26L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGM102H5 • Management in a Changing Environment

This course introduces the environment in which managers operate, and to the managerial role. It explores the Canadian business system, the economic, technological and social trends that are bringing about change in the system, and the basic principles of managing in this environment. Not open to students enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of the Commerce Major or Specialist program.


Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 26L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGM320H5 • Financial Statement Analysis and Interpretation

This course will provide an understanding of financial reports, and their use for investment and management decisions. Cases will be used to enhance problem-solving skills and will integrate ideas from finance, management and financial accounting and other areas of study. The course focuses on the interpretation and use of financial statement data for the purpose of assessing the financial performance of a business operation, not on the technical details of accounting rules.

Prerequisites: MGT231H5 and ( MGT120H5 or MGM221H5)
Exclusions: MGT324H5 or MGT336H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGM360H5 • Compensation

This course explores the theory and process of developing compensation systems as part of an organization’s larger system for managing human potential. The course focuses on the major components of compensation strategy design such as legislation, principles of equity and fairness, job analysis, job evaluation, compensation surveys, benefits and incentives. Current events in relation to compensation are explored. Students will also acquire hands-on experience in building a compensation strategy.

Prerequisites: MGT260H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGM364H5 • Labour Relations

The role, structure, and performance of industrial relations within the framework of Canada's socio-economic-political system. Growth and history of the Canadian Labour movement: its philosophy and structure. Management's strategies and tactics in collective bargaining; public policy in the field of industrial relations; strikes in so-called emergency situations: the role of unions and collective bargaining in inflation.

Prerequisites: MGT260H5
Exclusions: ECO244Y5 or IRE244H1 or MGHC53H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGM365H5 • HR Planning

During Human Resource Planning, organizations identify changes in human resources required to meet their future goals. In this course, students will learn about the steps involved in HR Planning including labour market forecasting, goal setting and strategic planning, and program implementation and evaluation.

Prerequisites: MGT260H5
Exclusions: IRE346H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGM390H5 • Business Law

(Formerly MGM290H5). This course provides an overview of the public institutions, laws and regulations that affect the structure and management of Canadian organizations.

Prerequisites: MGM101H5 and MGM102H5
Exclusions: MGM290H5 or MGT393H5 or RSM225H1 or MGSC32H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGM464H5 • Recruitment and Selection

An organization's success depends on its ability to recruit and select top talent. This course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the methods and application of various recruitment and selection techniques within organizations. Students will learn to recognize and create effective, resource-efficient recruitment programs, and how to identify the most qualified individuals from a pool of applicants.

Prerequisites: MGT260H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGM465H5 • Occupational Health & Safety

As individuals spend more and more time at work, it becomes increasingly important for organizations to protect their employees from harm and to support their physical, psychological, emotional, and social welfare. Students in this course will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design and foster healthy and safe working environments.

Prerequisites: MGT260H5
Exclusions: IRE378H1 or MGHD24H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGM466H5 • Training & Development

The goal of training and development is to grow the potential of employees within an organization. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of how to improve job-related competencies through training and how to prepare employees for future job responsibilities through development. Topics covered include needs assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation of training and development programs.

Prerequisites: MGT260H5
Exclusions: IRE347H1 or MGHD26H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT010H5 • Effective Business Practices and Leadership Skills Capstone

This culminating course offers students in the Effective Business Practices and Leadership Skills Certificate an opportunity to integrate and synthesize their academic learning with their work-integrated learning experience. Students will engage with other students in the certificate program to share their experiences, complete their final workplace reflection exercises, produce a written report of their workplace experience, and exhibit their experience in the form of a final poster presentation. This course is required for all students in the Certificate in Effective Business Practices and Leadership Skills. No credit is awarded for this course.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Certificate in Effective Business Practices and Leadership Skills

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 8L
Mode of Delivery: Online, In Class

MGT120H5 • Introduction to Financial Accounting

Introduction to the theory and concepts of financial accounting. Students learn how to construct and interpret financial statements. Topics include an introductory understanding of accounting and the context within which accounting occurs.

Exclusions: MGM221H5 or MGAB01H3 and MGAB02H3 or RSM219H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/20T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT150H5 • Financial Planning for Individuals

This course will cover personal finance topics for individuals at all stages of life. Topics include budgeting, borrowing, investing, insurance and retirement planning. Tax issues associated with these topics is also covered including the basics of personal income tax. Case studies are used extensively to illustrate the material.

Exclusions: ECO360H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class, Online (Summer only)

MGT201H5 • Coding for Business

Targeted to business students with little or no programming experience, the course provides an understanding of the role computation has in solving business problems and to help students be able to write small programs to accomplish practical tasks in the business world.

Exclusions: CSC108H5 or CSC108H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT211H5 • Special Topics for Management

Topics and issues in Management. Content in any given year will depend on the instructor. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.


Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT212H5 • Special Topics for Management

Topics and issues in Management. Content in any given year will depend on the instructor. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.


Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT218H5 • Quantitative Analysis for Management

Acquaints students with the statistical principles that managers need in order to extract information from numerical data, and to understand the formal principles of decision-making under conditions of uncertainty. Covers descriptive statistics, elementary probability, expected values, sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing for normal and binomial data.

Prerequisites: MGM101H5 and MGM102H5
Exclusions: ECO220Y5 and STA218H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT220H5 • Intermediate Accounting I

Expands the analysis of financial accounting beyond MGT120H5. Emphasis is placed on analysis of financial information. Problems and short cases are used to develop critical thinking and communication skills. Topics include accounting's conceptual framework, financial data, analysis of business and financial statements, revenue recognition, and accounting for assets.

Prerequisites: Minimum 63% in MGT120H5
Corequisites: MGT231H5
Exclusions: RSM220H1 or MGAB02H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 30L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT223H5 • Managerial Accounting I

Covers conceptual and analytical foundations of cost accounting and uses of accounting by management. Cost concepts for product costing and decision making provide an understanding of the uses of accounting information by management. Costing and control concepts are analyzed to equip students with tools for establishing costing systems and to make decisions.

Prerequisites: MGT120H5
Exclusions: RSM222H1 or MGAB03H3 or MGM222H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/24T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT225H5 • Intermediate Accounting II

Expands the analysis of financial accounting beyond MGT220H5. Technical topics include liabilities, shareholders’ equity, complex financial instruments, accounting for leases, measuring and reporting pensions and earnings per share. The emphasis is on analysis and developing judgment.

Prerequisites: MGT220H5
Exclusions: MGT224H5 or MGT322H5 or RSM221H1 or RSM320H1 or MGAC01H3 or MGAC02H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT231H5 • Business Finance I

This course analyzes the financial investment decision-making process of individuals and firms. Students will learn and apply the concept of time value of money. The course provides an introduction to the valuation of bonds and stocks, capital budgeting, risk and return, CAPM, portfolio theory, market efficiency and behavioural finance.

Exclusions: MGT338H5 or CCT321H5 or ECO358H5 or ECO359H5 or ECO358H1 or ECO359H1 or RSM332H1 or MGFB10H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT232H5 • Business Finance II

This course extends material learned in MGT231H5, which is a prerequisite. Topics include the concept of efficiency of financial markets, the optimal financing decisions of firms, and the characteristics of debt, equity and other financial instruments such as options.

Prerequisites: MGT231H5
Exclusions: CCT321H5 or ECO358H5 or ECO359H5 or MGT339H5 or ECO358H1 or ECO359H1 or RSM333H1 or MGFC10H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT252H5 • Principles of Marketing

An introduction to the basic concepts of market definition, consumer behaviour, and the principal marketing functions: product line development, pricing, distribution, promotion, salesforce management, advertising, research, and planning.

Exclusions: MGM252H5 or CCT221H5 or RSM250H1 or MGIA01H3 or MGMA01H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT260H5 • Managing Human Potential

Human resource management is studied from the perspective of the manager/practitioner. The course focuses on current theory and practices in the major functions of human resource management. Class exercises and projects are used to provide students with some practical HR experience.

Exclusions: IMI202H5 or MGT460H5 or RSM361H1 or MGHA12H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT262H5 • Psychology at Work

Theoretical ideas and practical applications concerning individual and group behaviour in organizations. We explore relevant problems confronting management: motivation, influence, communication, supervision, decision-making, and work force diversity.

Exclusions: CCT324H5 or MGM300H5 or IRE260H1 or PSY332H1 or RSM260H1 or WDW260H1 or MGHB02H3 or MGIB02H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT270H5 • Data Analytics for Management

This course introduces the analytical mindset and data analytics skills that business professionals need to analyze and evaluate a variety of data to create insights for making decisions. In particular, you will learn to ask the right questions, prepare relevant data, apply appropriate data analytics methods, and interpret results to answer questions. You will also learn to use common data analytics tools, such as Excel, Access (SQL), and Tableau/Power BI to prepare, analyze, and model financial data. Finally, you will apply the analytical mindset and data analytics skills to address various business problems using financial and general business data.

Prerequisites: MGM101H5 and ( MGM102H5 or MGT120H5)
Corequisites: MGT218H5 or STA218H5 or ECO220Y5 or ECO227Y5 or STA250H1 or ( STA256H5 and STA258H5) or ( STA256H5 and STA260H5)
Exclusions: MGM200H5 or MGOC10H3 or MGM301H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT299H5 • Research Opportunity Program

This course provides second year undergraduate students, who have developed some knowledge of a discipline and its research methods, an opportunity to work in the research project of a professor in return for course credit. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, develop their research skills and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Project descriptions for participating faculty members for the following summer and fall/winter sessions are posted on the ROP website in mid-February and students are invited to apply at that time. See Experiential and International Opportunities for more details.


Course Experience: University-Based Experience
Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT299Y5 • Research Opportunity Program

This courses provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their second year to work in the research project of a professor in return for 299Y course credit. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn research methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Participating faculty members post their project descriptions for the following summer and fall/winter sessions in early February and students are invited to apply in early March. See Experiential and International Opportunities for more details.


Course Experience: University-Based Experience
Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT300H5 • Presentation Skills and Workplace Preparation

The ability to communicate effectively is an important skill in business and when preparing for the workplace. Through oral and written communication exercises, self-reflection, and other activities students will improve their communication, presentation, interviewing and networking skills and prepare for the workplace.

Prerequisites: MGM101H5
Exclusions: MGT200H5 or MGTA38H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/7T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT301H5 • Coding and Data Mining for Business Analytics

Targeted to business students with some programming experience, the course provides the foundation to take more advanced courses in the Department of Management that require programming knowledge and data mining skills. Topics in this accelerated course will include data structures, algorithms, analytics (i.e. descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive) including data visualization. Students will be expected to integrate concepts from statistics as well.

Prerequisites: MGT201H5 or CSC108H5
Exclusions: MGT458H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT311H5 • Special Topics for Management

Topics and issues in Management. Content in any given year will depend on the instructor. This course may include 24 practical hours. See timetable for schedule. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.


Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24P
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT312H5 • Special Topics for Management

Topics and issues in Management. Content in any given year will depend on the instructor. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.


Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT321H5 • Audit & Assurance

A study of the concepts and theory underlying audit practice. Students are introduced to the CICA Handbook recommendations and guidelines for assurance. Practical examples are used to help students develop skills in exercising professional judgment.

Prerequisites: MGT224H5 or MGT225H5
Exclusions: RSM323H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT322H5 • Financial Accounting Theory and Policy II

Examines several current measurement and disclosure issues in financial reporting, within a "quality of earnings" framework. Topics include: financial instruments, measuring and reporting pensions, financial reporting of corporate income taxes, corporate reporting via the Internet, etc. The emphasis is on developing judgment. Please note: This course will be phased out as of Summer 2022. Students admitted to the Accounting program in Fall 2020 and onward should enrol in MGT225H5 Intermediate Accounting II.

Prerequisites: MGT224H5
Exclusions: RSM320H1 or MGAC02H3 or MGT225H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT323H5 • Managerial Accounting II

Introduction to the different contexts in which costs need to be determined for goods sold internally, externally, domestically, and internationally. Other topics include appropriate cost structures for centralized, decentralized, and matrix forms of organizations and costs for long-term capital projects. Cases are used to promote understanding of the theories.

Prerequisites: MGT223H5 and ECO220Y5 or ECO227Y5 or ( STA256H5 and STA258H5) or ( STA256H5 and STA260H5)
Exclusions: RSM322H1 or MGAC03H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT324H5 • Equity Valuation and Analysis

This course will provide a framework for analyzing a firm’s past performance, estimating its future performance, and valuing its equity. You will understand how to interpret financial statements, analyze cash flows, make judgments about earnings quality and uncover hidden assets and liabilities. It helps you become a sophisticated user of financial accounting data.

Prerequisites: MGT220H5 and MGT231H5
Exclusions: MGM320H5 or MGT336H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/11T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT325H5 • Critical Thinking, Analysis and Decision Making I

(Formerly MGT320H5) This course introduces students to integration of different areas of studies, stressing the pervasive competencies and critical thinking skills required from business school graduates, future professional accountants and advisors. This course focuses on developing students' decision-making and written communication skills.

Prerequisites: MGT220H5 and MGT223H5 and ( MGT224H5 or MGT225H5) and MGT231H5 and MGT232H5
Corequisites: MGT321H5 and MGT322H5* and MGT323H5 *Students who have completed MGT224H5 are required to enrol in MGT322H5 as corequisite or prerequisite. Students who have completed MGT225H5 do not require MGT322H5 as corequisite or prerequisite.
Exclusions: MGT320H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT326H5 • Advanced Accounting

The emphasis in this course is on accounting issues and practices relating to intercompany investments, foreign currency transactions, investments, not-for-profit organizations and emerging accounting issues where appropriate. Assigned material includes cases to ensure that the user impact of accounting choices is appreciated.

Prerequisites: MGT225H5 or MGT322H5
Exclusions: MGT426H5 and RSM321H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT330H5 • Investments

This course offers a comprehensive foundation in investment principles, portfolio management, and alternative investment strategies. Students will explore key topics such as equity valuation, asset allocation, performance measurement, and hedge fund strategies, with a strong emphasis on practical application. The course integrates theory with hands-on analysis using real-world data and Excel-based problem solving.

Prerequisites: MGT231H5 and MGT232H5
Exclusions: RSM330H1 or MGFD10H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/10T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT336H5 • Business Valuation

This is a rigorous course on valuing securities, primarily equities, targeted at students interested in careers involving the analysis of financial statements. We will discuss how managerial discretion and accounting rules influence financial statements and how to analyze financial information to reveal a firm's true performance accurately. We will discuss the mechanics of forecasting and how to become adept at it. We will discuss the intricacies of different valuation models and understand the nuances that link them. Learning will be through lectures, case analyses, in-class exercises, and homework assignments. Almost all classes will involve an Excel-based activity, case discussion, and real-time data. At the end of the course, students can expect to gain significant expertise in all facets of valuation.

Prerequisites: MGT220H5 and MGT231H5
Exclusions: MGM320H5 and MGT324H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT341H5 • Financial Modeling and Data Analytics

This hands-on course equips students with the technical and conceptual tools to build robust financial models that support decision-making in corporate finance, investments, and risk management. Using Excel as the primary platform, students will learn to structure dynamic models that integrate core financial principles with real-world data. Topics include time value of money, financial statement modeling, valuation techniques, bond pricing, portfolio theory, and option pricing. Students will apply Excel functions such as lookups, conditional logic, charts, and interactive controls to analyze financial scenarios and forecast outcomes.

Prerequisites: MGT231H5 and MGT232H5
Exclusions: MGT441H5
Recommended Preparation: MGT330H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT353H5 • Introduction to Marketing Management

An applications-oriented course intended to develop the analytic skills required of marketing managers. The course is designed to improve skills in analyzing marketing situations, identifying market opportunities, developing marketing strategies, making concise recommendations, and defending these recommendations.

Prerequisites: MGT252H5 or MGM252H5
Exclusions: RSM251H1 or MGMB01H3
Recommended Preparation: ECO220Y5 or ECO227Y5 or ( STA256H5 and STA260H5)

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT354H5 • Consumer Behaviour

Formulating successful marketing strategies requires an understanding of consumers' cultures, motivations, cognitions, and emotions. Students will learn how to use theoretical perspectives from psychology, economics, anthropology, and other disciplines to generate predictions about consumers, interpret consumer reactions to marketing stimuli, and develop rigorous skills in marketing analysis.

Prerequisites: MGT252H5
Exclusions: RSM353H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT355H5 • Pricing

Approaches pricing decision as an intersection of economics and psychology. Using product categories as diverse as financial services, healthcare, industrial products and consumer packaged goods, students study dynamic pricing, value pricing, price customization, price bundling and multi-part tariffs, menu costs and price stickiness, sales promotions, and pricing in two-sided markets.

Prerequisites: MGT252H5
Exclusions: CCT327H5 or RSM455H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT363H5 • Designing Effective Organizations

The course covers the relationship between design and effectiveness; the impact and determinants (environment, technology, competitiveness, size, life-cycle, communication needs) of an organization's form as well as the difficulties of re-framing organizations.

Prerequisites: Minimum 9.0 credits
Exclusions: WDW260H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT371H5 • Business Technology Management

This course covers the principles that firms should use when formulating strategies in modern, technology-mediated markets. The emphasis is on understanding fundamental conceptual frameworks that underlie these business environments. The course will provide relevant theoretical concepts and relate them to real-life examples and case studies.

Prerequisites: MGT231H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT373H5 • Machine Learning: A Hands-On Introduction

Delve into machine learning and its technical applications, obtain a conceptual understanding of prediction problems and algorithms, learn to interpret results using statistical software, and complete a challenging prediction project using real data that will put your knowledge to the test.

This course will introduce students to a diverse collection of big data and machine learning techniques. These techniques are often aimed at identifying and quantifying various structures in data to answer business problems and provide managerial insights.

Prerequisites: MGT201H5 and [ ECO220Y5 or MGT218H5 or STA218H5 or (1.0 credit from STA256H5 or STA258H5 or STA260H5)]
Exclusions: MGT311H5 (Winter 2021 or Winter 2022) or MGT417H5 (Winter 2021 or Winter 2022 or Winter 2023)

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT374H5 • Operations Management

Operations management is concerned with the facilities and their operation to deliver the goods and services of the organization. The course develops this theme and gives a theoretical framework for managing operations. Some of the major themes include aggregate planning, materials management, and inventory control. This course introduces students to modern quantitative and computing tools necessary for in-depth operational analysis and planning.

Prerequisites: ECO220Y5 or ECO227Y5 or ( STA256H5 and STA260H5) or ( STA256H5 and STA258H5)
Exclusions: RSM270H1 or MGOC20H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT393H5 • Legal Environment of Business I

An introduction for commerce students to the Canadian legal system focusing on business entities, the structure of the Canadian court system, the various elements of contract law and the law of negligence.

Exclusions: MGM290H5 or MGSC30H3 or RSM225H1 or MGM390H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT399H5 • Research Opportunity Program

This course provides senior undergraduate students who have developed some knowledge of a discipline and its research methods an opportunity to work in the research project of a professor in return for course credit. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, develop their research skills and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Project descriptions for participating faculty members for the following summer and fall/winter sessions are posted on the ROP website in mid-February and students are invited to apply at that time. See Experiential and International Opportunities for more details.

Prerequisites: A minimum of 10.0 credits

Course Experience: University-Based Experience
Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT399Y5 • Research Opportunity Program

This course provides senior undergraduate students who have developed some knowledge of a discipline and its research methods an opportunity to work in the research project of a professor in return for course credit. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, develop their research skills and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Project descriptions for participating faculty members for the following summer and fall/winter sessions are posted on the ROP website in mid-February and students are invited to apply at that time. See Experiential and International Opportunities for more details.

Prerequisites: A minimum of 10.0 credits

Course Experience: University-Based Experience
Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT401H5 • Supervised Reading Course on an Approved Subject

Open when a faculty member is willing and able to supervise. Students must obtain the approval of the Director of Commerce and the supervising faculty member before enrolling.

Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of at least 2.70

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT402H5 • Supervised Reading Course on an Approved Subject

Open when a faculty member is willing and able to supervise. Students must obtain the approval of the Director of Commerce and the supervising faculty member before enrolling.

Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of at least 2.70

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT411H5 • Special Topics in Management

Topics and issues in Management. Content in any given year will depend on the instructor. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.


Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT412H5 • Special Topics in Management

Topics and issues in Management. Content in any given year will depend on the instructor. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.


Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24P
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT414H5 • Special Topics in Management

Topics and issues in Management. Content in any given year will depend on the instructor. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.


Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT415H5 • Special Topics in Management

Topics and issues in Management. Content in any given year will depend on the instructor. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.


Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT416H5 • Special Topics in Management

Topics and issues in Management. Content in any given year will depend on the instructor. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.


Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT417H5 • Special Topics in Management

Topics and issues in Management. Content in any given year will depend on the instructor. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.


Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT420H5 • Critical Thinking, Analysis and Decision Making II

(Formerly MGT419H5) This is a capstone case course stressing the pervasive competencies and critical thinking skills required from business school graduates, future professional accountants and advisors. This course provides students with an opportunity to integrate the technical and practical knowledge obtained in the prerequisite and other University courses and to apply this knowledge to case type situations. Because of the integrative nature and content of the course, the course will be directed towards students who have completed most of their required courses and who are seeking an accounting designation.

Prerequisites: MGT321H5 and ( MGT322H5 or MGT225H5) and MGT323H5 and MGT325H5 and MGT423H5. Open only to 4th year Commerce students.
Corequisites: Highly Recommended: MGT421H5 and MGT422H5 and ( MGT326H5 or MGT426H5) and MGT429H5
Exclusions: RSM426H1 or MGAD70H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT421H5 • Advanced Audit & Assurance

The course focuses on the reasoning and evidence theory underlying audit decision making. Coverage includes professional judgement, statistical auditing, assurance engagements, and public sector auditing.

Prerequisites: MGT321H5
Exclusions: RSM423H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT422H5 • Advanced IT Audit and Data Analytics

This course is an extension of the study of areas covered in the introductory audit course and will include the application of risk and materiality to more advanced topic areas with a focus on digitized information. Other topics include special reports, future-oriented financial information and prospectuses. The course will incorporate the use of data analytics in auditing and will explore how to analyze financial data in order to assist in audit engagements.

Prerequisites: MGT321H5
Exclusions: RSM427H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT423H5 • Canadian Income Taxation I

This is the first of two courses in federal income tax law. It is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the Income Tax Act and its administration. This is achieved by applying the law to practical problems and cases. Topics covered include administration of the tax system, employment income, business and property income, capital gains, other income and deductions, computation of taxable income and taxes payable for individuals. The GST/HST implications, where relevant, will also be discussed. The two course sequence ( MGT423H5 and MGT429H5) have been designed to provide participants with coverage of the tax content required by the professional accounting bodies.

Prerequisites: MGT120H5 and MGT220H5
Exclusions: MGAC50H3 or RSM324H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT428H5 • Management Control

Management control includes all the processes and systems, many accounting-based, by which key managers allegedly ensure that resources are acquired and used effectively and efficiently in the accomplishment of an organization's goals. The case method is used to provide an understanding of the issues and environment of management control.

Prerequisites: MGT323H5
Exclusions: MGAD40H3 or RSM422H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT429H5 • Canadian Income Taxation II

This is the second of two courses in federal income tax law. It is designed to give the student an understanding of more complex issues of Canadian Income Tax law and tax planning. This is achieved through a combination of lectures and the application of the law to practical problems and case settings. Topics include computation of corporate taxes, integration, corporate reorganizations, surplus distributions, partnerships and trusts.

Prerequisites: MGT423H5
Exclusions: MGAC60H3 or RSM424H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT430H5 • Behavioural Finance

This interdisciplinary course considers the ways in which human psychology influences financial decision making. Topics may include prospect theory, overconfidence, mental accounting, emotions, and neurofinance.

Prerequisites: MGT231H5 and MGT232H5
Exclusions: MGFD40H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: Online, In Class

MGT431H5 • Advanced Topics in Corporate Finance

Application and development of the ideas in MGT231H5, MGT232H5 to corporate finance problems such as initial public offerings and project evaluation.

Prerequisites: MGT231H5 and MGT232H5
Exclusions: RSM433H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT434H5 • Mergers and Acquisitions

The main focus is to develop a solid understanding of the valuation of mergers and acquisitions from the perspective of a variety of stakeholders including: acquiring and target firm management, directors, and shareholders; financiers; consumers, and; competition regulators and policymakers. Themes to be explored include M&A and corporate strategy, motivations for M&A, corporate restructuring and divestitures, financing of M&A activity, dealing with competition authorities, and M&A 'waves' over the past century.

Prerequisites: MGT231H5 and MGT232H5
Exclusions: MGFD60H3 or RSM433H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT435H5 • Financial Market Trading

This Li Koon Chun Finance Learning Centre (FLC) based course uses a case-based format to provide a hands-on introduction to security markets, the pricing of financial securities, and the trading of financial instruments. Cases will cover fixed income, equities, futures, and options, allowing students to study key risks, including liquidity, market, downside, crash, and credit risk. Students will learn to identify and formalize trading problems using finance theory, analyze and solve them systematically, and implement solutions in practice. This includes developing and applying trading algorithms while managing the risks of their strategies.

Prerequisites: MGT330H5
Exclusions: RSM434H1 or MGFD60H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24P
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT437H5 • Strategy and Governance

This course covers concepts in strategic management and focuses on the role of corporate governance in formulating, implementing and monitoring a firm's strategic objectives. Although the course will cover economic foundations of strategy, market, industry and competitive analysis, the main focus will be on the internal operations of an organization. Corporate governance will be examined in the broad sense of the term and will include an overview of country-level legal environment, regulatory agencies, stock market, and the firm's board of directors. The objective of the course is to enhance students' understanding the operating tensions facing firms and the means of addressing such tensions through country-level and firm-level corporate governance systems.

Prerequisites: ( MGT322H5 or MGT225H5) and MGT231H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT438H5 • Futures and Options Markets

Analysis of derivative instruments such as futures contracts, put and call options and swaps. Emphasis is placed on the valuation of these instruments as a foundation for valuing complex securities.

Prerequisites: a minimum of 63% in both MGT231H5 and MGT232H5
Exclusions: MGFC30H3 or RSM435H1
Recommended Preparation: MGT330H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT440H5 • Fixed Income Markets

This is a capital markets course that describes important fixed income securities and markets. It will emphasize traditional bond and term structure concepts as well as current events and/or securities affecting the functioning of these markets.

Prerequisites: MGT231H5 and MGT232H5 and MGT330H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT442H5 • Financial Distress and Insolvency

Traditional business courses often deal with financially healthy firms. However, failure is an inevitable reality for many businesses. The problems currently being witnessed by the retail sector are a case in point. According to official Canadian government statistics, 3580 businesses filed for insolvency in 2018 alone, with more than a quarter of these businesses being from Ontario. This course aims to study the reasons why some firms find themselves in financial distress, alternative courses of action (including legal options) in response to financial distress, and the role of various stakeholders in the process.

Prerequisites: MGT231H5 and 0.5 credit in MGT/MGM at the 300/400 level
Exclusions: MGT411H5 Special Topics in Management: Financial Distress and Insolvency (Fall 2018 and Fall 2019)

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT443H5 • Quantitative Finance

This course represents a hands-on introduction to modern quantitative finance and risk-management models. The course will enable students to build computer algorithms tailored to financial problems. Emphasis is placed on high-frequency trading data,  portfolio optimization and factor models for security pricing, machine learning and prediction, risk quantification and management, and option pricing algorithms.

Prerequisites: ECO220Y5 or STA256H5
Exclusions: MGT412H5 Special Topics in Management: Computational Finance (Winter 2020 & Winter 2021)
Recommended Preparation: STA258H5 and MGT201H5 and MGT330H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT444H5 • FinTech, Blockchain, & Decentralized Finance

This course provides students with a solid understanding of the technologies, tools, and applications that will transform and define the financial industry over the next decade. Students will study the technological and economic mechanisms that make blockchain work, the services it hosts, how it disrupts the financial industry, the risks, how a decentralized protocol can be governed and regulated, and what problems Decentralized Finance (DeFi) solves. Students will also learn about smart contracts, types of tokens and their uses, digital money, oracles, stablecoins, DeFi-lending and DeFi-trading, crypto-regulation, and central-bank-issued digital currencies. This course is geared to Commerce and Management students and does not require engineering or computer science knowledge.
Prerequisites: MGT120H5 and MGT231H5 and MGT232H5 and ( ECO200Y5 or ECO204Y5 or ECO206Y5)
Exclusions: MGT411H5 (Fall 2020 or Fall 2021 or Fall 2022) or MGT415H5 (Fall 2017 or Fall 2018 or Fall 2020)

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT445H5 • Enterprise Risk Management and Analytics

This course studies risk management from a holistic perspective for various institutions (i.e. non-financial and financial). Various risk categories will be considered such as investment risk, financial risk, cyber risk, operational risk, market risk, energy risk, technology risk, etc. Cases, models, and frameworks will be integrated into the course. Depending on current market issues, the data and cases may cover various areas from energy (i.e. weather), sports, accounting, finance, government (public), arts/entertainment, health, technology, etc. Special topics may also be considered such as environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues.

Prerequisites: ECO220Y5 and STA218H5 and MGT231H5 and MGT232H5
Exclusions: MGT416H5 (Winter 2019 and Winter 2020 and Winter 2021 and Winter 2022)
Enrolment Limits: 44

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L/12P
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT446H5 • Detection of Corporate Financial Fraud

Corporate financial fraud is an unfortunate reality in modern business environments worldwide. The complexity and sophistication of fraudulent schemes has evolved with the stringency of standards and regulations. Scandals such as Enron, Worldcom, and Wirecard, among others, have highlighted the need for prediction and timely detection of fraud before it leads to widespread adverse consequences. This course aims to study the qualitative and quantitative approaches that can be used to identify the precursors of corporate financial fraud. Students will analyze signals of fraud from a variety of sources such as financial statements, and the activity of market participants such as analysts and short-sellers. The course will also introduce students to the use of financial data analytics for prediction of fraud.

Prerequisites: MGT220H5 and MGT223H5 and MGT231H5 and ECO220Y5
Exclusions: MGT412H5 (Winter 2026)
Enrolment Limits: Commerce and Management students only.

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT450H5 • Digital Marketing

This course explores various digital marketing strategies in the context of online and mobile advertising platforms, and will provide a comprehensive understanding of both existing marketing strategies and emerging trends. Various domains will be covered in this course (search, display, mobile, social, etc.) to enable students to explore how emerging technologies are used to facilitate B2B and B2C transactions. This class will explore the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to digital marketing while helping students develop a better understanding of various elements of marketing campaigns from formulation to integration and assessment.

Prerequisites: MGT252H5
Exclusions: CCT354H5 or MGT414H5 (Winter 2022)

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT451H5 • Business Strategy for the Digital Economy

Learn about the fastest growing sector of the economy and develop tools to analyze strategic problems within a business, and train rigorously, using theory and data, to think about new strategic opportunities for businesses in the digital age.

Prerequisites: MGT120H5 and ( ECO200Y5 or ECO204Y5 or ECO206Y5)
Exclusions: MGT412H5 (Fall 2021 or Winter 2022 or Winter 2023)

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT452H5 • Marketing and Behavioural Economics

The emphasis in this course is on marketing decision making in a dynamic environment using behavioural economics and insights. The course focuses on the major decisions facing individuals in many different contexts in marketing, as well as economics, finance, and other areas of management. In turn, these insights help us to understand how managers can make more behaviourally informed decisions and create behaviourally informed organizations.

Prerequisites: MGT252H5 and 1.0 credit in MGT or MGM credit at the 300 or 400 level.

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT453H5 • Marketing Research

Marketing research is studied from the perspective of the marketing manager. The course focuses on the initiation, design, and interpretation of research as an aid to marketing decision making. Case studies and projects are used to provide students with some practical research experiences.

Note:
STA218H5 will no longer be accepted as an appropriate course for this program AFTER the 2022-2023 Academic year. Beginning in the 2023-2024 Academic year all students will be required to complete MGT218H5 as the statistics course for this program.

Prerequisites: MGT353H5 and [ MGT218H5 or ECO220Y5 or ECO227Y5 or STA218H5 or ( STA256H5 and STA260H5) or ( STA256H5 and STA258H5)]
Exclusions: MGMC01H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT454H5 • Special Topics in Marketing

This course focuses on a specific theoretical or functional area of marketing. The area of concentration depends on the instructor. Examples of areas that may be covered include current issues in consumer behaviour, advertising, industrial marketing, or retailing. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L,S,T,P) from year to year, but will be between 24-36 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Prerequisites: MGT353H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT455H5 • Marketing Consulting: Models for Analysis

This course reviews the science side of marketing by studying multiple models used by companies and consulting firms in the different steps of the marketing process. The marketing consulting approach provides a deeper understanding of the process that supports marketing management decisions. This is of benefit not only for students following a marketing consulting path, but also for students joining marketing departments of Canadian firms. To enhance the learning experience the course will be strongly based on software applications that offer hands on exposure to real life corporate applications.

Note:
STA218H5 will no longer be accepted as an appropriate course for this program AFTER the 2022-2023 Academic year. Beginning in the 2023-2024 Academic year all students will be required to complete MGT218H5 as the statistics course for this program.

Prerequisites: ( MGT252H5 or MGM252H5) and ( MGT218H5 or ECO220Y5 or STA221H5 or STA218H5)
Exclusions: MGMD01H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24P
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT458H5 • Big Data and Marketing Analysis

Recent advances in computer technology have led to an explosion in the amount of data available for companies to use for market research. In order to be effective as a marketing manager today, it is necessary to understand how to apply cutting edge statistical models to large databases, such as scanner data, loyalty program data, or internet marketing data, and to be able to obtain managerial insights from model results. This course will introduce students to marketing analytics driven by big data, using applications from real world business problems.

Prerequisites: 1.0 credit in MGT or MGM at the 300 or 400 level.
Exclusions: MGT301H5 and RSM456H1
Recommended Preparation: MGT201H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24P
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT459H5 • Branding

This course provides an examination of the strategic function of branding within consumer and organizational contexts. Students will explore key concepts such as brand positioning, marketing communications, and the development, assessment, and oversight of brand value using consumer-oriented approaches. Students explore consumer perceptions, brand associations, and the role of branding in digital environments. Through coursework, students will develop the analytical capabilities required to design, implement, and evaluate effective branding strategies.

Prerequisites: MGT252H5
Enrolment Limits: Commerce and Management students only.

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT461H5 • Negotiations

We negotiate every day - with potential employers, coworkers, roommates, landlords, parents, bosses, merchants, service providers, and even our friends and romantic partners. Negotiation is the art and science of securing agreements between two or more interdependent parties. It is a craft that must hold cooperation and competition in creative tension. It can be very difficult to do well. Even the most experienced negotiators often fall prey to common biases and errors in judgment. This course is highly experiential - students will practice, reflect, analyze, and practice again - and draws its insights from research in the cognitive, behavioral and social sciences.

Prerequisites: 3.0 credits in MGM or MGT at the 200/300/400 level
Exclusions: RSM461H1 or MGHC52H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: Online, In Class

MGT463H5 • Managing Global Organizations

Understanding the global context of organizations is essential to surviving the competitive business environment while creating value in a sustainable and responsible way. This course provides a broad overview of the global environment and introduce critical perspectives in international business, as well as the key management challenges of operating across nations and cultures. It will also consider ways in which management theories and practices should be adapted to transcend as well as be responsive to diverse business, social, and governmental settings. The course weaves together conceptual and practical considerations to create a balanced and exciting learning experience. It also includes an optional International Learning Experience component that involves travel to a country(s) outside of Canada to gain firsthand exposure to management practices in a different setting.

Prerequisites: MGT262H5 or 1.0 credit in MGM/MGT at the 300 or 400-level

International Component: International - Optional
Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT480H5 • Internship

Through a part-time, unpaid, 100-hour work placement or "internship", students apply management skills and knowledge gained through previous course work. The internship will provide students with a valuable opportunity to make personal contacts in the public or private sector. The course is also intended to help students acquire practical skills that will serve them well in the workplace. An application is required.

Prerequisites: MGT300H5 and 0.5 credit in MGT/MGM at the 300/400 level and 2.5 CGPA and 14.0 credits. Prerequisites must be met before the application due date.
Exclusions: ECO400Y5 and MGT480Y5

Course Experience: Partnership-Based Experience
Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT480Y5 • Internship

Through a part-time, unpaid, 200-hour work placement or "internship", students apply management skills and knowledge gained through previous course work. The internship will provide students with a valuable opportunity to make personal contacts in the public or private sector. The course is also intended to help students acquire practical skills that will serve them well in the workplace. An application is required.

Prerequisites: 1.0 credit at the 300/400 level and 2.5 CGPA and 14.0 credits. Prerequisites must be met before the application due date.
Exclusions: MGT480H5

Course Experience: Partnership-Based Experience
Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT491H5 • Introduction to International Business

Focuses on developing an understanding of the fundamentals of doing business in an international environment. Based on the application of management theory, (trade theory, modes of entry, foreign direct investment, theory of the multinational) to the strategic management problems of organizing business in the international arena.

Prerequisites: 1.0 credit in MGT/MGM at the 300/400 level
Exclusions: RSM490H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT492H5 • Introduction to Strategic Management

Focuses on industry analysis and different models of the firm. The key questions addressed are: "why do some firms succeed where others fail?" and "what strategy should a firm employ to reach its goals?"

Prerequisites: 1.0 credit in MGT/MGM at 300/400 level
Exclusions: MGM400H5 or MGSC01H3 or RSM392H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT493H5 • Small Business Management

Skills needed to set up and run a small business. Development of a business plan. Securing financing. Finding and keeping customers. Operations management. Aspects of legal, financial and taxation concerns of smaller businesses.

Prerequisites: MGT231H5 and MGT232H5 and 1.0 credit of MGT/MGM at the 300/400 level
Exclusions: RSM493H1

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT494H5 • Entrepreneurial Strategy

This course introduces students to the challenges an entrepreneur faces when starting a business: assessing his/her goals and ability, attracting financial and human resources, competing in the marketplace, and dealing with laws and regulations. Readings and discussion material will include actual business cases as well as academic articles and book chapters. The class is of relevance to students interested in starting new businesses, working in consulting or finance, and pursuing research and graduate studies.

Prerequisites: Open to 3rd and 4th year Commerce and Management students.

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MGT495H5 • Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital

This course examines the elements of entrepreneurial finance, focusing on technology-based start-up ventures and the early stages of company development. The course addresses key questions which challenge all entrepreneurs: how much money can and should be raised; when should it be raised and from whom; what is a reasonable valuation of the company; how should funding, employment contracts and exit decisions be structured. It aims to prepare students for these decisions, both as entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. It also aims to create awareness to the specific issues faced by minorities in the entrepreneurship field. In addition, the course includes an in-depth analysis of the structure of the private equity industry.

Prerequisites: MGT231H5 and MGT232H5

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class, Hybrid

MGT496H5 • Legal Environment of Business II

This course builds on the legal principles developed in Legal I and canvasses other areas of law that impact a business entity. The course deals with the Sales of Goods Act and relevant consumer protection legislation, employment law, environmental law, the Personal Property Security Act and the rights of the secured creditor.

Prerequisites: MGM390H5 or MGT393H5
Exclusions: MGT394H5 or RSM325H1 or MGSC32H3

Distribution Requirement: Social Science
Total Instructional Hours: 24L
Mode of Delivery: In Class

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