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Put yourself at the core of a powerful network of outstanding faculty, influential business leaders, and successful alumni. Unlock career-launching opportunities, make valuable relationships, and learn to lead. At Rotman Commerce, doors open at every turn, and every pathway adds fuel to your potential. You can go anywhere when you start at the centre of it all.
KEVIN LOLOCHUM BCOM ’18 T R A D E A N A LY S T, N E S T L E
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JA M I E L E E S P EC I A L I ST I N M A N AG E M E N T
C O R H AY
MARGUERITE
A S S I S TA N T
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S P EC I A L I ST I N
OF FINANCE
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CONNECT WITH YOUR FUTURE You want to become your very best self in business – whether your future lies in entrepreneurship, accounting, financial analysis, investment banking, marketing, or any other field. When your starting point is Rotman Commerce, your potential is limitless.
You’ll learn from professors at the top of their fields – both world-renowned researchers and experienced industry professionals. You’ll also learn in a variety of ways, from hands-on case studies, to industry collaborations, to lab-based simulations, to expert lectures.
In our classrooms, every student gains an exceptional foundation in management, economics, and math. You’ll build on that throughout your degree as you gain expertise in your chosen area of specialization – Accounting, Finance and Economics, or Management.
And you’ll begin to establish the connections that will take you where you want to go. With a campus in the heart of Toronto, minutes from Canada’s financial epicentre, Rotman Commerce has strong relationships with hundreds of companies who regularly come to campus to seek the talent they need.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH A ROTMAN COMMERCE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE?
Anything, anywhere. A BCom degree from Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto is recognized internationally and can open doors for you no matter where you go. Our graduates contribute to companies of all sizes in a variety of industries around the world. If you can imagine it, your Rotman Commerce education and connections can help you realize it.
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“ The Rotman Commerce program allowed me time to explore and discover opportunities outside of the classroom. This helped develop and strengthen my soft skills and supported me in becoming a well-rounded candidate when it came time to apply for jobs. In my work now, I combine and apply what I learned from my classes and the extracurricular activities I pursued while a student.” B A R H AY I TA B H AT I A , B C O M ’ 1 8 S TA F F A C C O U N TA N T I I DELOITTE
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47 COUNTRIES AND REGIONS ARE REPRESENTED IN THE CLASS OF 2022
36% OF OUR STUDENTS A R E I N T E R N AT I O N A L ROTMAN COMMERCE U P P E R -Y E A R C L A S S S I Z E S A R E C A P P E D AT
55 ST U D E N TS
MAP YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS
Y E AR 1 LEARN AND EXPLORE: •
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SH ANNON K ELSAL L
Take foundational courses in management, micro and macroeconomics, and math.
BCOM ’17 DISTRICT SALES LEADER
Explore recommended introductory classes in marketing, accounting, and finance.
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ESTABLISH YOUR SOCIAL NETWORK: •
Participate in RC House activities, student groups, and First-Year Learning Communities.
GET SUPPORT: •
Check in with your academic advisor.
GUARANTEED ADMISSION:
When you’re admitted into the First-Year Commerce category, you are guaranteed a place in our program beginning in second year, provided you meet a few requirements. RC
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YEAR 2
ROT MA N CO MM ERCE. U TO RO N TO.CA/ G UA R A N T E E DADM I SSI ON
SPECIALIZE TO PURSUE YOUR PASSION: •
Enrol in required courses and recommended electives for your specialist in Accounting, Finance and Economics, or Management.
BUILD COMMUNITY AND LEADERSHIP: •
Attend social events, mentor new students, or take on leadership positions in student groups and Houses.
DEVELOP YOUR FUTURE PLAN: •
Meet with career educators at the Rotman Commerce Career Centre.
36%
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YE ARS 3 & 4
ACCOUNTING
MANAGEMENT
H O N E YO U R E X P E RT I S E : •
Pursue in-depth specialist studies and elective courses.
N E T WO R K W I T H E M P LOY E R S AND ALUMNI: •
Take part in on-campus recruitment activities, our alumni mentorship program, and career preparation programs.
W H AT D O O U R STUDENTS SPECIALIZE IN?*
E X PA N D Y O U R R E A C H : •
Go on an international exchange or take a study abroad summer course.
44%
FINANCE & ECONOMICS
W H AT S P E C I A L I S T IS RIGHT FOR ME? ACCOUNTING
FINANCE & ECONOMICS
MANAGEMENT
A specialist in Accounting prepares
Our Finance and Economics specialist
Our Management specialist offers
you for a career as a professional
program offers rigorous training for careers
optional focuses in Marketing, Finance,
accountant through our Public
in finance and capital markets, such as
Leadership in Organizations, and Strategy
Accounting or Financial Reporting
investment management and financial
and Innovation. This flexible specialist
and Control streams. Graduates from
analysis. As a program partner of the CFA
provides a unique foundation for students
our Accounting specialist frequently
Institute, we prepare students to take the CFA
with entrepreneurial aspirations. Graduates
go on to complete their CPA
(Chartered Financial Analyst) examinations
of our Management specialist go on to a
designations and build successful
by ensuring that our curriculum covers the
wide variety of successful careers in business,
careers in firms of all sizes.
internationally accepted body of knowledge
including management consulting, sales,
required by CFAs.
human resources, and marketing. *figures based on students studying in years two through four in the 2017/18 academic year
DESIGN YOUR CAREER
To prospective employers, your Rotman Commerce BCom is a guarantee of the superb quality of your education. Building a successful career, however, also depends on being prepared for the job market. From first year onwards, you’ll work with our Career Centre to help you reach your career goals, one step at a time. A team of dedicated career services professionals will help you develop your own career strategy through individualized coaching, professional skills workshops, industryspecific discovery programs, and job success tools. And because we’re located right downtown, we have strong connections with some of the world’s best-known corporations. Every year, hundreds of organizations partner with our Career Centre to recruit our students. Employers include major banks, the Big Four accounting firms, consulting and investment companies, technology startups, and more!
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“I love my work at the Rotman Commerce Career Centre. We work one-on-one with our students to help them recognize and develop the personal
RO U T E S TO RECRUITMENT
Our Career Centre prepares you for career success through a wide range of:
strengths, skills, and qualifications they need to find success in the job market. We also build strong relationships with our corporate partners who
Technical workshops
work with us to identify the talent they need for
Résumé and interview skills
their organizations. It’s extremely satisfying for
Career mapping, goal setting, and coaching
me to watch our students grow and to play a role in connecting them with great companies as they
Networking skills and events
launch their careers.”
Company information sessions
E L LY B A R A N D E H R E L AT I O N S H I P M A N A G E R , A C C O U N T I N G
Industry site visits
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Watch our Rotman Commerce Origins videos on our YOUTUBE CHANNEL
F I R S T-Y E A R L E A R N I N G COMMUNITIES (FLCs)
ROT M A N CO M M E RC E H O U S E S Each Rotman Commerce House hosts social events and friendly competitions. You’ll be assigned to Bedford, Devonshire, Galbraith, Harbord, or Madison House. Help your House win the Rotman Commerce House Cup at the end of the year!
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M Y R C S A .C O M
Get to know other first-year students and senior student mentors in a laid-back, supportive atmosphere in our First-Year Learning Communities! FLC groups meet once every two weeks throughout the school year to help students transition into university.
ROT M A N COMMERCE STUDENT O R G A N I Z AT I O N S Take your pick of 20 student groups to join. Enjoy case competitions, conferences, networking opportunities, and social events throughout the year.
U OF T LIFE
Most Rotman Commerce students make lasting connections through U of T’s expansive and welcoming community. It includes over 800 student clubs and innumerable activities offered through the University’s seven colleges and residence halls, Hart House, and U of T Student Life.
GROW YOUR COMMUNITY Make friends and build the community that you’ll rely on throughout your program and beyond! At Rotman Commerce, you’ll be part of a diverse community of over 2,800 students united by a passion for business. There are many ways for you to get involved, meet friends, and make new connections.
ROT M A N CO M M E RC E CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS Access dozens of co-curricular programs to deepen your knowledge and develop professional skills. Our Conferences and Competitions subsidy helps you attend external conferences and competitions. Study abroad, or join a career trek. Sign up for experiential learning initiatives such as our Community Tax Volunteers, Financial Literacy, or Management Consulting Alumni Programs. ROT M A N CO M M E RC E INTRAMURALS A N D AT H L E T I C S Join your classmates for a game of basketball, soccer, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, or inner tube water polo, in Canada’s largest intramural league. Or drop by any of U of T’s state-of-the-art athletic facilities for a swim, a fitness class, or some yoga.
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“I LOVE the buzz and life that comes with living in Toronto and going to U of T. No two days are the same here and you never know what professional you might run into could give you a boost on your career path.” DUNSIN ADEBISE C L A S S O F 2 01 9 SPECIALIST IN FINANCE AND ECONOMICS
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LEARN TO LEAD Begin your undergrad education on the firmest footing, with a foundation of world-class business courses, along with arts and sciences for added breadth and depth, and experiential learning. Build your network of peers and professionals through fun activities and exhilarating opportunities to connect and communicate. Clarify your direction, define your goals, and lay out your plan with the support of our career services experts.
It all comes together at Rotman Commerce – to take you wherever you want to go in the world of business, whether as an influencer in your field, an innovative entrepreneur, or a coveted and well-rewarded employee.
ELEMENTS OF SUCCESS
STRONG CURRICULUM + LIFE EXPERIENCE + CAREER PLAN
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“I chose Rotman Commerce because of the exceptional academic standard associated with the program. Rotman has one of the most innovative business education strategies in the country, which I know will be an advantage to me in the workplace.” A M A N DA I M E N EO BCOM ’18 J U N I O R A C C O U N TA N T CI INVESTMENTS
READY, SET, CONNECT! A P P LY T O R O T M A N C O M M E R C E
Apply online through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) or U of T’s International Application. Find the right application for you at future.utoronto.ca/ apply/applying.
Submit your application and required documents early! Check your Join U of T Portal for detailed requirements and to stay up to date on your application.
Complete the Rotman Commerce Supplemental Application.
Apply to Rotman Commerce well before the published deadlines. For up-to-date deadline information, visit: future.utoronto.ca/apply/ important-application-dates
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ARE BASED ON THE C U R R I C U L U M YO U ARE FOLLOWING
Detailed requirements can be found for each curriculum at: future.utoronto.ca/apply
Applicants are considered on a rolling basis, and you are advised to submit your application to the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC), as well as any required documents, and your Supplemental Application as early as possible. Completion of the Rotman Commerce Supplemental Application is required and will be considered alongside your academic record when evaluating you for admission to the program.
W H AT I S T H E S U P P L E M E N TA L A P P L I C AT I O N ?
The Supplemental Application helps us get to know you better! We are looking for an understanding of leadership, community, communication skills, and a passion for studying business.
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