ROTMAN COMMERCE
WELCOME TO ROTMAN COMMERCE Picture yourself at an undergraduate business program unlike any other in one of the world’s most vibrant and multicultural cities. Imagine being part of the internationally renowned University of Toronto and the top-ranked Rotman School of Management, with countless opportunities to learn, grow, and make vital life-long connections. Envision a dynamic community of students, faculty, and alumni that will support you in building the knowledge, skills, and confidence to launch you on your path to success. See yourself taking advantage of all that Toronto – Canada’s cultural and financial hub – has to offer. At Rotman Commerce, we believe in your goals. Share your present with us, and we’ll help you create your future. 1
YOUR PROGRAM Our four-year Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree begins with making sure that you develop a strong foundation in the basics of business – management, economics, and math. In your first year, you’ll take introductory courses in each of those areas to prepare you for advanced study in one of our specialist programs: Accounting, Finance and Economics, or Management. You will select an area of specialization at the beginning of second year, and most of your business courses in years two through four will focus on building expertise in your chosen area. Throughout your studies, you’ll complement your business education with elective courses from the University of Toronto’s famed Faculty of Arts and Science, meaning you can pursue your interests in everything from literature to psychology to computer science and beyond, and study with some of the world’s top teachers and experts in their fields. At Rotman Commerce, your degree prepares you for more than just business. It’s a journey through which you can chart your own course to success.
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Program Map
Year Two
Year One Required
Required
• Attain required grades in RSM100H, ECO101H, ECO102H, and MAT133Y • Complete at least 4.0 full credit equivalents
• Choose your specialist program from among Accounting, Finance and Economics, or Management • Refer to your specialist requirements to make sure you complete the prerequisites necessary for advanced study in your area
Recommended • Participate in a First-Year Learning Community • Get involved in Rotman Commerce or ULife student groups • Meet people through your College or Rotman Commerce House • Engage with the Rotman Commerce Career Centre to help you explore different career paths
Recommended • Meet with your Rotman Commerce academic advisor to map your courses • Connect with the Rotman Commerce Career Centre to create your personalized career plan • Plan for a Summer Abroad or international exchange to gain a global perspective • Gain leadership experience in a Rotman Commerce or U of T student organization
Specialist Streams ACCOUNTING
FINANCE AND ECONOMICS
MANAGEMENT
Students specializing in Accounting can focus on Public Accounting or Financial Reporting and Control, which feature subjects such as corporate taxation, audit, financial statement analysis, and valuation. Completion of our Public Accounting stream satisfies the CPA’s educational prerequisite for direct entry to its Professional Education Program (PEP), which means that your Rotman Commerce BCom in public accounting can get you a jump start on your professional designation. When combined with the Rotman School of Management’s twelve-week Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (GDipPA), your degree enables you to begin your career in accounting with the first four modules of the CPA PEP completed.
The Finance and Economics specialist prepares students for careers in finance and capital markets through a suite of classes offered through U of T’s top-ranked economics department and the Rotman School’s renowned finance faculty. Rotman Commerce is a Partner Program of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analysts) Institute, a designation that recognizes that the education in the Finance and Economics specialist is closely related to the body of knowledge required of CFAs worldwide.
The Management specialist is our most flexible program of study and can allow you the freedom to explore a variety of different aspects of business. Students in the Management specialist can choose to concentrate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International Business, Leadership in Organizations, Marketing, or Strategy. If you’re thinking of completing a minor or a major in another discipline, consider specializing in management, as it offers a flexible complement to many other areas of interest.
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Year Three
Year Four
Required
Required
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Check your courses to ensure that you are on track to fulfill the course requirements for your specialist, as well as the breadth requirements for your degree
Check that your degree requirements will be met and if so, indicate your intention to graduate on ACORN, the University’s student web service
Recommended
Recommended
• Go on an international exchange
• Participate in the On-Campus Recruitment Program offered through the Rotman Commerce Career Centre
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Participate in Rotman Commerce experiential or service learning opportunities such as the Management Consulting Alumni Program, Portfolio Management Group, or Tax Volunteers Program
• Attend employer information and networking sessions organized by the Career Centre to find out more about your career options and explore internship opportunities • Join the Rotman Commerce Alumni Mentorship Program to connect with Rotman Commerce alumni who can guide you on your path • Apply for in-course scholarships
• Become a peer mentor and help younger students navigate their Rotman Commerce journeys • Attend Alumni Coffee Chats • Join an intramural sports team • Be a part of Rotman Commerce recruitment activities and help welcome new students to the program • Enjoy your last year at U of T and take advantage of all that student life has to offer!
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YOUR COMMUNITY With students from across Canada and more than 50 countries around the globe, Rotman Commerce can truly offer you the world. Business today transcends national and cultural borders and at Rotman Commerce, you’ll have the opportunity to build your business knowledge in a dynamic and supportive international community of students, staff, and faculty.
“Being actively involved with the Rotman Commerce community since day one is the best decision I’ve ever made. I’ve met countless people, attended and hosted great events, and taken part in amazing initiatives through my involvement with the Rotman Commerce Marketing Association.” — Stephen Seo Class of 2018 Specialist in Management
“As a teacher, one of my greatest pleasures is engaging students in discussions that lead to new understandings of the business world. I am always impressed by the enthusiasm Rotman Commerce students bring to the classroom and am inspired by their drive to learn.” — Dilip Soman Professor of Marketing Corus Chair in Communication Strategy
“It is incredibly rewarding to watch as our students develop new skills and new ways of looking at the world. To be a part of their journey is extremely fulfilling.” — Dragan Stojanovic Associate Professor of Accounting
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“What makes teaching in this program such a pleasure is the opportunity to help students find their career paths and achieve their goals both professionally and in life – there’s nothing more gratifying than to have former students share with me their success stories.” — Fotini Tolias Associate Professor of Finance
“There were many reasons I chose to come to Rotman Commerce, but my top three were the program’s international reputation, geographic location and proximity to financial institutions, and the diversity of the student body. No matter what you want to do after your four-year undergraduate degree, or where you want to go, when people hear the name Rotman Commerce, they automatically associate it with exceptional academic standards. It’s both fulfilling and rewarding to know that I will one day be an alumna of the program.” — Victoria Toncic Class of 2019 Specialist in Finance and Economics
“Rotman Commerce offers its students endless opportunities. Through the things that the program has offered, I’ve had the opportunity to learn and to be part of the business world. The support from the staff, professors, and my classmates has helped shape me to be who I am today – someone who has grown immensely from where I started.” — Cristine Chao Class of 2019 Specialist in Accounting
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YOUR (STUDENT) LIFE University is your time to explore. At Rotman Commerce, you’ll get an unparalleled classroom education, but you’ll also find countless ways to build a rich and satisfying life outside of class. Whether it’s participating in student clubs, intramural sports, and business case competitions, or exploring all the amazing things that Toronto has to offer, you can pursue your passion here.
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Rotman Commerce Houses Bedford, Devonshire, Galbraith,
Rotman Commerce Dragon Boat Team Liquid Assets, our
Harbord, or Madison – whatever your
dragon boat team, trains throughout
Rotman Commerce Conferences and Competitions Subsidy Get financial assistance
student house, you’re sure to make
the year and competes in regattas
from Rotman Commerce to travel to
connections at the house socials
across Ontario and internationally.
other universities to participate in
that happen throughout the year! Get
Joining Liquid Assets is a fantastic
conferences and competitions. Our
involved in a leadership position or
opportunity to get to know your fellow
students have attended hundreds
simply come to events to have a good
Rotman Commerce students while
of conferences, including the
time and meet friends.
getting fit and having fun.
John Molson Undergraduate Case
Rotman Commerce Student Organizations Our 14 student
Professional Experience Year (PEY) Take advantage of Canada’s
organizations have something
largest paid internship program for
for everyone! With their focus
undergraduate students. The PEY
Alumni Mentorship Program
on networking, education,
enables students to develop skills
Connect with a Rotman Commerce
and leadership, our industry
during a project-based 12 to 16
grad who can help you navigate your
organizations – accounting,
month work placement.
studies and your career preparation.
consulting, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, law, marketing, and sales – can help you navigate the many different areas of business while meeting students who share your interests. Other
NYC Finance Trip Led by the
Competition, the Harvard Women in Business conference, and the Wake Forest Marketing Summit.
With both in-person and online mentorship opportunities available,
Rotman Commerce Career Centre,
you’re sure to get the advice you
select finance students travel to
need from someone who has been
Wall Street to meet with top-ranked
in your shoes.
investment banking firms and learn
BMO Financial Research and Trading Lab Familiarize yourself
organizations, such our Students’
about the industry.
Association, Innovation Group, Pride
Experiential Learning Opportunities These opportunities,
with buying and selling stocks,
which include our Portfolio
through sophisticated investment
Management Group, Initiative
simulations at this internationally
Consulting, and the Community
renowned facility at the Rotman
Volunteer Income Tax Program, allow
School of Management.
Alliance, Toastmasters, and Women in Business, help you connect with students who share your passions and concerns outside of business.
Rotman Commerce Intramurals One way to keep fit and make friends is through intramural sports.
you to apply the skills you learn in the classroom to real-world business
Basketball, soccer, and volleyball are
issues and challenges.
perennial favourites, but many other
First-Year Learning Communities (FLCs) To help
intramural sports exist at U of T. Join a team or make one yourself and have some fun!
U of T Student Clubs With nearly 1,000 student clubs on the St George campus, you can’t help but find something to pique your interest. Check them all out at ulife.utoronto.ca!
futures, and fixed-income investments
International Exchange and Study Abroad Opportunities Going on exchange or taking a summer course abroad is an amazing way to travel and gain
students transition into university
an international perspective while
from high school, our FLCs
completing Rotman Commerce course
(pronounced “flicks”) bring 25 to 30
credits. We have partnerships with
first-years together with upper-year
dozens of universities abroad, and
mentors from Rotman Commerce.
every summer through our Summer
These groups meet once every two
Abroad program, we offer commerce
weeks throughout the school year to
courses at different universities
socialize and support each other in
around the world.
overcoming the challenges faced by first-year students.
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YOUR FUTURE A BCom from Rotman Commerce opens many doors for you in Canada and around the world. Our network of over 14,000 graduates worldwide means that wherever your career takes you, your degree will testify to the excellence of your education and your readiness to succeed. Throughout your time at Rotman Commerce, and for up to five years after you graduate, you’ll have access to our dedicated career services team. Whether you need help exploring career options, polishing your cover letter and résumé, or building your networking and interview skills, our team of career educators and relationship managers are ready to help. Moreover, our strong connections with hundreds of corporate and public sector partners, coupled with our location in downtown Toronto, mean that Rotman Commerce students enjoy easy access to employment opportunities, information sessions, mock interviews, site visits, alumni mentoring relationships, and job interviews with potential employers.
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“Studying at Rotman Commerce put me in a position to explore all that Toronto – a city which is becoming a leader in FinTech, Artificial Intelligence and a number of other areas of innovation – had to offer. Being a part of Rotman Commerce was the catalyst that helped me connect with likeminded individuals and pushed me to become a better person.” — Daniel Rodic BCom ’11 Co-Founder, Exact Media
“Attending on-campus networking events and being guided by upper-year students, while also pursuing a variety of extracurricular activities like drama and dance, helped me become a wellrounded individual – which was an important factor in getting an internship in my third year and a full time offer at Deloitte post-graduation.” — Barhayita Bhatia BCom ’17 Staff Accountant, Deloitte
“A degree from Rotman Commerce offers an excellent foundation upon which you can build pretty much any career. I credit a large part of my own successes as an entrepreneur to what I learned from my Commerce degree.” — David Scrymgeour BCom ’79 Executive-in-Residence, Rotman School of Management
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20 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ROTMAN 565 COMMERCE
Rotman Commerce students are on the UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO DEAN’S LIST (CGPA of 3.5 or higher)
6,974
students applied for ADMISSION to the Rotman Commerce Class of 2021 The Rotman Commerce ALUMNI NETWORK is
14,431
200
715
students are in the Rotman Commerce Class of 2020
Rotman Commerce students STUDIED ABROAD in 2016–17
WHERE DO OUR GRADS WORK? Class of 2016 by professional industry
graduates strong
15% OTHER The mean HIGH SCHOOL AVERAGE of incoming students of the Class of 2021 was
93.6%
$27,435 was distributed to
CONFERENCES AND COMPETITIONS SUBSIDY PROGRAM to students through our
1% OPERATIONS 17% SALES &MARKETING
enable students to attend professional conferences and competition events Our first offers of admission go out as early as DECEMBER and our last go out in MAY 12
ACCOUNTING 29%
7% CONSULTING
31% FINANCE
30+
SPECIALIST BREAKDOWN (Years 2– 4)
Rotman Commerce students are also U OF T VARSITY BLUES ATHLETES
297
20%
MANAGEMENT
students in the Class of 2020 received ENTRANCE AWARDS from U of T
36%
ACCOUNTING
Citizens of
44%
38 COUNTRIES
are represented in the Class of 2020
FINANCE AND ECONOMICS
Rotman Commerce is 66% DOMESTIC (Canadian) students and 34% INTERNATIONAL students
57% 88% 41
In 2016–17, our student groups organized
86 STUDENT EVENTS Rotman Commerce upper-year class sizes are capped at
55 STUDENTS
of our student population identifies as
FEMALE
of the Class of 2016 reported being employed 9 months after graduating
in-course scholarships are offered by Rotman Commerce
WE HAVE 14 OFFICIAL ROTMAN COMMERCE STUDENT GROUPS • Rotman Commerce Accounting Society
• Rotman Commerce Marketing Association
• Rotman Commerce Consulting Association
• Rotman Commerce Pride Alliance
• Rotman Commerce Entrepreneurship Organization
• Rotman Commerce Sales Group
• Rotman Commerce Finance Association
• Rotman Commerce Students’ Association
• Rotman Commerce Innovation Group
• Rotman Commerce Students in Sports
• Rotman Commerce International Business Association
• Rotman Commerce Toastmasters
• Rotman Commerce Law Association
• Rotman Commerce Women in Business
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APPLY TO ROTMAN COMMERCE AND OPEN A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY Ready for Rotman Commerce?
But Wait, There’s More!
Applicants to Rotman Commerce must
Along with the OUAC application,
apply through the Ontario Universities’
the Rotman Commerce Supplemental
Application Centre (OUAC). Current
Application helps us get to know you
Ontario high school students should
better. You’ll be asked to complete
apply in the OUAC101 category,
two brief written components and
while all other applicants must
submit a short video but relax – there
use the OUAC105 category or the
are no wrong answers. Just remember
International Application.
to keep an eye on the deadline!
Don’t Miss the Deadline!
Are You In?
Applications must be submitted by the
Acceptance letters for Rotman
OUAC deadline. Before submitting,
Commerce are sent out to non-Ontario
be sure to indicate on the application
high school applicants on a rolling
that you’re applying to the University
basis. Ontario high school offers are
of Toronto, Arts and Science – St.
sent to students in March and May.
George Campus, Rotman Commerce (OUAC code: TAC). Late applications
Scholarship Information
will not be accepted.
Several awards and scholarships
You’re in the System
Commerce, and all students applying
Once the University of Toronto receives
to the program are automatically
your application, you’ll get an email
considered for U of T merit-based
confirming receipt, as well as a
entrance awards. Complete an
university ID (JOINid) and a U of T
Awards Profile on JOIN U of T to be
applicant number. You’ll be able to
considered for other scholarships
track the status of your application
for which you may qualify. More
on the university’s website and learn
information on scholarships at
about our supplemental application.
U of T can be found at www.future.
are exclusive to students in Rotman
utoronto.ca/current-students/finances/ scholarships.
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Need more information? Have specific questions? Check out our website at rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/ rotmancommerceadmissions Email us at rc.admissions@utoronto.ca Connect with a current student at rc.ambassador@utoronto.ca To book a campus tour, register at www.future.utoronto.ca/visit/ campus-tours and select the St. George campus. If you would like a Rotman Commerce-specific tour, please email us after you register for your campus tour.
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Rotman Commerce, University of Toronto 125 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 2E8 Canada T. 416 946 0844
F. 416 978 5844
www.rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca