Management & Entrepreneurship Specialist (BBA)
Admissions Category: Management
Program Overview
The Entrepreneurship stream is designed to provide students with the tools to work in a variety of self-employment or entrepreneur career paths, which include working in family businesses, start-ups, or as consultants. The program will allow for significant training of entrepreneurial skills and non-entrepreneurial skills.
Complementary Programs:
Please visit for more information on our New Venture, Innovationand co-curricular programs.
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
Further Education
- Master of Entrepreneurship
- Master of Management & Innovation
- Master of Business Administration
- Business Design
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
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Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
- Visit online or in person to learn about and develop your research skills in preparation for academic work.
- Join the Management (F.L.I.P.)
- Use the Peer Tutor Program for help.
Apply Theory to Practice
- Start building your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning opportunities.
- Check out all Management Clubs including .
- Attend business competitions, information seminars, networking events and other events.
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
- Join the Department of Management Volunteer Program and to build experience and to get involved.
- Attend the 鈥檚 (MESA) activities and events.
- Explore opportunities to get involved in community-building activities through .
Plan for Your Future Career
- Volunteer with organizations to explore your interest in industries related to your program of study; check listings on (>Jobs & Recruitment).
- Connect with a Career Strategist in the .
Year 2
Choose Your Courses Wisely
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Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
- Consider applying to become an RA (Research Assistant) with the Management Department.
- Familiarize yourself with all the research tools and data resources The BRIDGE has to offer.
Apply Theory to Practice
- Apply to be an Associate with one of our .
- Check out the Management Weekly Newsletter for employer engagement opportunities.
- Consider taking courses through the Explore Program to learn French or take a ; 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 .
- Join one of DSL鈥檚 Community Action Projects.
- Complete ISC鈥檚 Global Citizenship Certificate to prepare for working and succeeding in a culturally diverse world.
Plan for Your Future Career
- Interested in an entrepreneurial career? Join The BRIDGE鈥檚 New Venture Program.
- Considering grad school? Speak to professors and program advisors early so that you know what to keep in mind.
- Explore careers through the AA&CC鈥檚 Job Shadowing and In The Field programs.
Year 3
Choose Your Courses Wisely
- 2.0 credits as follows: , , , .
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- Meet with your Program Advisor and use 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 or .
Apply Theory to Practice
- Apply for an executive position with The Marketing Group (TMG), MESA, or another club.
- 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鈥檚 hottest innovation ecosystem.
Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
- Volunteer to be a Management Peer Tutor or (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 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
- 0.5 credit as follows: .
- At least 0.5 credit in D-level Management or Economics courses.
- Meet with your Program Advisor and use 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, as well as for help submitting your C- and D-level papers to the .
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)
- Participate in the AA&CC鈥檚 program to learn and network with an alumni mentor about transitioning to work or further education.
- Consider joining a relevant professional association; volunteer for their events and get to know people in your industry of interest.
- Join the UTSC Management Group on .
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鈥檚 Get Hired job search conference in April/May.
- Attend the Jobs for Grads orientation for a job search 鈥渃rash course鈥; find job opportunities on .
Glossary
- AACC - Academic Advising and Career Centre (www.utsc.utoronto.ca/aacc)
- CCR - Co-Curricular Record (https://clnx.utoronto.ca/ccr/overview.htm)
- CLNx - Career Co-Curricular Learning Network (https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home.htm)
- CTL - Centre for Teaching and Learning (/ctl)
- DSL - Department of Student Life (/studentlife)
- F.L.I.P. - First Year Learning and Integration Program (/mgmt/first-year-learning-integration-program-flip)
- ISC - International Student Centre (/utscinternational)
- MESA - Management and Economics Student Association (https://mesa.ca)
- SCSU - Scarborough Campus Students Union (https://www.scsu.ca)
Departmental Contact
/mgmt/academic-advising-and-course-updates
Liaison Librarian, The BRIDGE
Phone: 416-208-2987
/mgmt/bridge-innovative-teaching-and-learning-space
Academic Advising & Career Centre
Phone: 416-287-7561
Department of Student Life
Phone: 416-208-4760
Management & Economics Students' Association
Did You Know?
All BBA students participate in at least one Work Integrated Learning opportunity prior to graduation.