Management & Innovation
Management & Innovation: Introduction
Faculty Affiliation
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Degree Programs
Biotechnology
MBiotech
- Fields:
- Biopharmaceutical;
- Digital Health Technologies
Forensic Accounting
MFAcc
Management & Professional Accounting
MMPA
Management of Innovation
MMI
Sustainability Management
MScSM
- Concentrations:
- Management;
- Science
Urban Innovation
MUI
Combined Degree Programs
- UTM, Environmental Management (Major) Honours BA / MScSM
- UTM, Environmental Management (Specialist) Honours BA / MScSM
- UTM, Environmental Science (Major) Honours BSc / MScSM
- UTM, Environmental Science (Specialist) Honours BSc / MScSM
Diploma Programs
Investigative & Forensic Accounting
DIFA (Admissions have been administratively suspended. The program will close on April 30, 2022.)
Collaborative Specializations
The following collaborative specializations are available to students in participating degree programs as listed below:
- Environmental Studies
- Sustainability Management, MScSM
- Sexual Diversity Studies
- Sustainability Management, MScSM
Overview
The Institute for Management & Innovation (IMI) is the centre for management education at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). This collaborative institute provides students with access to professional master’s programs in biotechnology, accounting, innovation and sustainability, and undergraduate programs in accounting, finance, marketing, and human resource management.
IMI is a cross-disciplinary institute producing mission-focused managers and future leaders with a combination of management skills and depth in their chosen field. IMI also provides an academic platform to foster close interactions and sharing of expertise between the faculty, staff, and students in these programs, along with our community partners.
Contact and Address
Institute for Management & Innovation
Web: www.utm.utoronto.ca/imi
Email: imi@utoronto.ca
Telephone: (905) 569-4565
Fax: (905) 569-4302
University of Toronto Mississauga
Innovation Complex, Suite 2200
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5L 1C6 Canada
Biotechnology
Web: www.utm.utoronto.ca/mbiotech
Email: mbiotech@utoronto.ca
Telephone: (905) 569-4737
Fax: (905) 569-4302
Master of Biotechnology Program
University of Toronto Mississauga
Innovation Complex, Suite 2200
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5L 1C6 Canada
Forensic Accounting
Web: mfacc.utoronto.ca
Email: mfacc@utoronto.ca
Telephone: 905-569-4331
Fax: 905-569-4306
Master of Forensic Accounting Program
University of Toronto Mississauga
Innovation Complex, Suite 2200
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5L 1C6 Canada
Management & Professional Accounting
Web: mmpa.utoronto.ca
Email: mmpa@utoronto.ca
Telephone: (905) 569-4318
Fax: (905) 569-4306
Master of Management & Professional Accounting Program
University of Toronto Mississauga
Innovation Complex, Suite 2200
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5L 1C6 Canada
Management of Innovation
Web: www.utm.utoronto.ca/mmi
Email: mmi.utm@utoronto.ca
Telephone: (905) 569-4743
Fax: (905) 569-4302
Master of Management of Innovation Program
University of Toronto Mississauga
Innovation Complex, Suite 2200
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5L 1C6 Canada
Sustainability Management
Web: www.utm.utoronto.ca/mscsm
Email: mscsm.utm@utoronto.ca
Telephone: (905) 569-5803
Fax: (905) 569-4302
Master of Science in Sustainability Management Program
University of Toronto Mississauga
Innovation Complex, Suite 2200
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5L 1C6 Canada
Urban Innovation
Web: www.utm.utoronto.ca/mui
Email: mui@utoronto.ca
Telephone: (416) 864-8078
Fax: (905) 569-4302
Master of Urban Innovation
University of Toronto Mississauga
Innovation Complex, Second Floor
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5L 1C6 Canada
Investigative & Forensic Accounting
Admissions have been administratively suspended. Applicants may be interested in the Master of Forensic Accounting degree program listed above.
Telephone: (905) 569-4331
Fax: (905) 569-4306
Diploma in Investigative & Forensic Accounting Program
University of Toronto Mississauga
Innovation Complex, Suite 2200
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5L 1C6 Canada
Management & Innovation: Graduate Faculty
Full Members
Associate Members
Management & Innovation: Non-program Elective Courses
Institute for Management & Innovation
The following courses may be taken as electives by students enrolled in any U of T graduate program.
IMI 1001H
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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IMI 2001H | Special Topics in Management and Innovation |
IMI 3001H+
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Biocommercialization: Analysis of Technology Driven Innovation
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+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.
Management & Innovation: Biotechnology MBiotech
Master of Biotechnology
Program Description
The MBiotech is an interdisciplinary course-based professional degree program. Students come from various science and/or engineering backgrounds with the common goal of pursuing a career in the biotechnology, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries.
The program meets the evolving needs of students and this global industry sector. Lecturers from various University of Toronto Faculties, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, and governmental agencies provide a truly interdisciplinary learning experience. Introductory laboratory courses and a year-long work internship round out the broadly based learning environment.
The program is a full-time, course-based master's degree which is launched in May each year.
Field: Biopharmaceutical
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute for Management & Innovation's additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any area of biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, or related field with a minimum mid-B standing in the final two years of study.
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Applicants who have completed their studies outside of Canada must also submit their Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject Test scores and meet the SGS minimum standards for English proficiency.
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The MBiotech program also evaluates applicants on their letter of intent, CV, three references, and both a science and business interview.
Program Requirements
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Students must complete 9.0 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) over a 24-month period:
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4.5 FCEs MBiotech courses (includes credits for Seminar and Placement)
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3.5 FCEs Biopharmaceutical courses
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1.0 FCE elective course.
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An ongoing seminar series led by university, industry, and government specialists links all the participants with the academic, practical, and applied aspects of the program.
Program Length
6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S/F/W/S/F/W)
Time Limit
3 years full-time
Required Courses
A general description of each required course is posted on the Biotechnology website.
BTC 1600H
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Biopartnering I
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BTC 1610H
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Biopartnering II
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BTC 1700H
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Molecular Biology Laboratory
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BTC 1710H
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Biomaterials and Protein Chemistry Theory
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BTC 1720H
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Biomaterials and Protein Chemistry Lab
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BTC 1800H
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Biotechnology in Medicine
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BTC 1810H
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Biotechnology and Drug Manufacturing
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BTC 1820H
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Biotechnology in Agriculture and Natural Products
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BTC 1900Y0
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Work Term I (Internship)
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BTC 1910Y0
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Work Term II (Internship)
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BTC 2000H+
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Effective Management Practices
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BTC 2010H
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Fundamentals of Managerial Concepts
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BTC 2020H
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Society, Organizations, and Technology
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BTC 2030H
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Management of Technological Innovation
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0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.
Elective Courses
BTC 1830H
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Medical and Scientific Challenges in Marketing Therapeutics
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BTC 1840H
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Patent Law for the Life Sciences
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BTC 1850H
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Creating Life Science Products
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BTC 1860H
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Generations of Advanced Medicine: Biologics in Therapy (GAMBiT)
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BTC 1920Y
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Work Term III
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BTC 2100Y
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Topics in Biotechnology
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BTC 2110H
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Topics in Biotechnology
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BTC 2120H
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Topics in Biotechnology
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Other graduate courses approved by Program Directors.
Field: Digital Health Technologies
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute for Management & Innovation's additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any area of biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, epidemiology, psychology, public health, sociology, statistics or related field with a minimum mid-B standing in the final two years of study.
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A minimum 1.0 credit of university-level statistics (or equivalent) with at least a mid-B standing.
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Applicants who have completed their studies outside of Canada must also submit their Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject Test scores and meet the SGS minimum standards for English proficiency.
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The MBiotech program also evaluates applicants on their letter of intent, CV, three references and both a science and business interview.
Program Requirements
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Students must complete 9.0 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) over a 24-month period:
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4.5 FCEs MBiotech courses (includes credits for Seminar and Placement)
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4.0 FCEs Digital Health Technologies courses
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0.5 FCE elective course.
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An ongoing seminar series led by university, industry, and government specialists links all the participants with the academic, practical, and applied aspects of the program.
Program Length
6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S/F/W/S/F/W)
Time Limit
3 years full-time
Required Courses
A general description of each required course is posted on the Biotechnology website.
BTC 1600H
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Biopartnering I
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BTC 1610H
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Biopartnering II
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BTC 1842H
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Medical Device Reimbursement
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BTC 1859H
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Data Science in Health I
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BTC 1877H
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Data Science in Health Part II (prerequisite: BTC 1859H)
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BTC 1882H
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Digital Ethnography in Health
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BTC 1895H
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Introduction to IT Consulting and Web Design
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BTC 1899H
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Data Science and Digital Health Technologies
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BTC 1900Y0
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Work Term I (Internship)
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BTC 1910Y0
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Work Term II (Internship)
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BTC 2000H+
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Effective Management Practices
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BTC 2010H
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Fundamentals of Managerial Concepts
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BTC 2030H
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Management of Technological Innovation
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MSC 2011H
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Special Topics in Biomedical Communications
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MSC 2019H
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Information and Data Visualization in Science and Medicine
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0 Course that may continue over a program. The course is graded when completed.
+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.
Elective Courses
BTC 1830H
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Medical and Scientific Challenges in Marketing Therapeutics
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BTC 1840H
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Patent Law for the Life Sciences
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BTC 1850H
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Creating Life Science Products
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BTC 1860H
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Generations of Advanced Medicine: Biologics in Therapy (GAMBiT)
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BTC 1920Y
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Work Term III
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BTC 2100Y
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Topics in Biotechnology
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BTC 2110H
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Topics in Biotechnology
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BTC 2120H
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Topics in Biotechnology
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Other graduate courses approved by Program Directors.
Management & Innovation: Forensic Accounting MFAcc
Master of Forensic Accounting
Program Description
The Master of Forensic Accounting (MFAcc) has been designed to provide graduates with the most thorough and rigorous preparation available in the investigative and forensic accounting field. Consequently, MFAcc graduates are expected to become recognized as the foremost forensic professionals in their chosen fields, whether those are in forensic accounting practice; in compliance functions in banks, insurance companies, and brokerages; business valuation; fraud investigation in law enforcement; securities enforcement; or in international forensic roles for the World Bank, the United Nations and its programs, and others.
MFAcc Program (Two-Year)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute for Management and Innovation's additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university in commerce, business administration, or accounting, with standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto mid-B in the final year.
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Two years of relevant experience in business.
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Submission of an official MFAcc application via the SGS online application system.
Program Requirements
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Completion of a total of 5.0 required full-course equivalents (FCEs) or 10 half courses, taken sequentially.
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This is a part-time program which uses a combination of a one-week intensive in-residence session and e-learning modules with group discussions, assignments, and formal examinations. It is possible for students to participate from anywhere in the world.
Program Length
6 sessions part-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)
Time Limit
6 years part-time
MFAcc Program (Eight-Month Advanced-Standing Option)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Only applicants who graduated from the University of Toronto’s graduate Diploma in Investigative & Forensic Accounting (DIFA) program are eligible to apply. Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute for Management & Innovation's additional admission requirements stated below.
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Submission of an official MFAcc application via the SGS online application system.
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Two letters of reference.
Program Requirements
This part-time advanced-standing option will be available in 2019 as an eight-month option.
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Coursework. Students must successfully complete 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in required courses as follows:
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0.5 FCE: IFA 1905H involves weekly online sessions, beginning in January for nine weeks
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0.5 FCE: IFA 1906H involves weekly online sessions, beginning in March for nine weeks
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0.5 FCE: IFA 2905H involves weekly online and residency sessions, beginning in May*
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0.5 FCE: IFA 2906H involves weekly online and residency sessions, beginning in June*
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*Involves an intensive, mandatory six-day in-residence session, held in August at the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Program Length
2 sessions part-time (typical registration sequence: W/S)
Time Limit
2 years part-time
Management & Innovation: Forensic Accounting MFAcc Courses
Required Courses
Year 1
IFA 1900H | Forensic Accounting & Investigation, Fraud & Cybercrime |
IFA 1901H |
Forensic Accounting Professional & Practice Issues
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IFA 1905H |
Fraud Prevention, Risk Assessment & Investigation, Data Analytics & Security
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IFA 1906H
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Money Laundering, Asset Tracing & Recovery, and International Aspects of Fraud |
IFA 1907H |
Legal & Legal Process Issues for Forensic Accountants
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Year 2
IFA 2900H
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Loss Quantification
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IFA 2903H | Research Project on Emerging Issues/Advanced Topics |
IFA 2904H | Integrative Capstone |
IFA 2905H
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Advanced Forensic Investigation & Psychological Aspects of White Collar Crime
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IFA 2906H
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Business Valuation, Bankruptcy & Insolvency, & Advanced Loss Quantification
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Management & Innovation: Management & Professional Accounting MMPA
Master of Management & Professional Accounting
Program Description
The Master of Management & Professional Accounting (MMPA) program is designed to educate future leaders of the accounting profession at the master's level in management and at the professional level in accounting and related subjects. The curriculum is organized to provide an excellent understanding of:
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the challenges, functions, and needs of management;
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accounting, finance, auditing, and tax;
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essential professional subjects;
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management skills; and
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professional capabilities.
Students from any undergraduate background may apply. The MMPA is offered as a 27-month program, a 24-month advanced-standing option, and a 12-month advanced-standing option.
MMPA Program (27-Month)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute for Management and Innovation's additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor's degree with a standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto mid-B.
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Satisfactory Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score. Note: the GMAT requirement will be waived for applicants who meet the following criteria:
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have studied for four years at a North American university and graduated with a four-year degree, or
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have graduated from one of the following programs: the University of Toronto Mississauga's BCom (Accounting specialist), the Rotman School's BCom (Accounting specialist), or the University of Toronto Scarborough's BBA (specialist in Management and Accounting).
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Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must also demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.
Program Requirements
The program runs for 27 months covering seven sessions of full-time study.
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Coursework. The program requires the successful completion of 18.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in required courses, as listed below.
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Co-op work placements. Students will also complete two co-op work placements (MGT 1090H and MGT 2090H) in accounting or finance-related areas.
Required Course List
Notations for all courses are indicated in parentheses following the course code and are determined as follows:
Credit Hours | Notation |
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0
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CR/NCR (Credit/No Credit)
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1
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one module
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2
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two modules
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3
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three modules
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One module equals five weeks with three contact hours per week. One module equals 0.25 FCE.
MGT 1090H(0)+
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Accounting Work-Term Course I
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MGT 1160H(1)
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Communications
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MGT 1181H(1)
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Introduction to Integration and Professional Decision Making
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MGT 1202H(2)
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Ethics and Governance
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MGT 1210H(2)
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Managerial Economics
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MGT 1211H(2)
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Economic Environment of Business
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MGT 1221H(2)
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Financial Accounting I
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MGT 1222H(2)
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Managerial Accounting
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MGT 1241H(2)
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Operations Management
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MGT 1250H(2)
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Marketing
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MGT 1272H(2)
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Management Information Systems
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MGT 1301H(3)
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Fundamentals of Strategic Management
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MGT 1323H(3)
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Auditing and Reporting
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MGT 1330H(3)
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Business Finance
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MGT 1362H(3)
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Managing People in Organizations
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MGT 1382H(3)
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Statistics for Management
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MGT 2004H(2)
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Advanced Concepts in Strategic Management
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MGT 2014H(2)
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The Legal Environment of Professions and Corporations
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MGT 2090H(0)+
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Accounting Work-Term Course II
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MGT 2200H(1)
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Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting, Reporting, and Control
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MGT 2205H(3)
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Advanced Financial Accounting
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MGT 2206H(3)
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Taxation I
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MGT 2207H(3)
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Taxation II
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MGT 2224H(2)
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Computer Auditing
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MGT 2225H(2)
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Advanced Auditing Topics
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MGT 2250H(3)
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Financial Reporting I
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MGT 2251H(3)
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Financial Reporting II
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MGT 2260H(2)
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Management Control
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MGT 2261H(2)
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Advanced Management Accounting
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MGT 2280H(2)
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Accounting Theory and Research
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MGT 2281H(1)
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Mergers, Acquisitions, and Valuations
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MGT 2282H(2)+
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Integration and Professional Decision Making Initiatives I
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MGT 2283H(2)
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Integration and Professional Decision Making Initiatives II
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MGT 2284H(1)
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Capstone — Integrative Board Report
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MGT 2301H(2)
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Financial Management
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Plus the following elective:
MGT 2208H(1)
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Taxation III
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Program Length
7 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S/F/W/S/F/W/S)
Time Limit
3 years
+ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.
MMPA Program (24-Month Advanced-Standing Option)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute for Management & Innovation's additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor's degree with a standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto mid-B.
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Satisfactory Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score. Note: the GMAT requirement will be waived for applicants who meet the following criteria:
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have studied for four years at a North American university and graduated with a four-year degree, or
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have graduated from one of the following programs: the University of Toronto Mississauga's BCom (Accounting specialist), the Rotman School's BCom (Accounting specialist), or the University of Toronto Scarborough's BBA (specialist in Management and Accounting).
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Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must also demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.
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Applicants who have previously completed MGT 1210H, MGT 1211H, MGT 1221H, MGT 1222H, MGT 1250H, and MGT 1382H, or equivalent, with a grade of B- or better, may be eligible for admission to the 24-month option.
Program Requirements
The program runs for 24 months, covering six sessions of full-time study, as follows:
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Coursework. Successful completion of 14.75 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in required courses, as follows: MGT 1160H, MGT 1181H, MGT 1202H, MGT 1241H, MGT 1272H, MGT 1301H, MGT 1323H, MGT 1330H, MGT 1362H, MGT 2004H, MGT 2014H, MGT 2200H, MGT 2205H, MGT 2206H, MGT 2207H, MGT 2224H, MGT 2225H, MGT 2250H, MGT 2251H, MGT 2260H, MGT 2261H, MGT 2280H, MGT 2281H, MGT 2282H+, MGT 2283H, MGT 2284H, MGT 2301H, and MGT 2208H;
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Co-op work placements. Two co-op work placements (MGT 1090H and MGT 2090H) in accounting or finance-related areas.
Program Length
6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)
Time Limit
3 years
MMPA Program (12-Month Advanced-Standing Option)
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute for Management & Innovation's additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor's degree with a standing equivalent to a University of Toronto B+.
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Satisfactory Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score. Note: the GMAT requirement will be waived for applicants who meet the following criteria:
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have studied for four years at a North American university and graduated with a four-year degree, or
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have graduated from one of the following programs: the University of Toronto Mississauga's BCom (Accounting specialist), the Rotman School's BCom (Accounting specialist), or the University of Toronto Scarborough's BBA (specialist in Management and Accounting).
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Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English must also demonstrate proficiency in English. See General Regulations section 4.3 for requirements.
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Applicants from a BCom (Accounting specialist) program, with a CGPA of B+ or higher, who have previously completed MGT 1210H, MGT 1211H, MGT 1221H, MGT 1222H, MGT 1272H, MGT 1323H, MGT 1330H, MGT 1382H, MGT 2014H, MGT 2205H, MGT 2206H, MGT 2207H, MGT 2224H, MGT 2225H, MGT 2250H, MGT 2251H, MGT 2260H, MGT 2261H, and MGT 2301H, or equivalent, with a grade of B- or better, may be eligible for admission to the 12-month option.
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Applicants to the 12-month option must have completed the courses listed while in a program accredited by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.
Program Requirements
The program runs for 12 months, covering three sessions of full-time study, as follows:
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Coursework. Successful completion of 6.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in required courses as follows: MGT 1160H, MGT 1181H, MGT 1202H, MGT 1241H, MGT 1250H, MGT 1301H, MGT 1362H, MGT 2004H, MGT 2200H, MGT 2208H, MGT 2280H, MGT 2281H, MGT 2282H+, MGT 2283H, MGT 2284H; and;
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Co-op work placement. One co-op work placement (MGT 2090H) in accounting or finance-related areas taken in the Winter session.
Program Length
3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S)
Time Limit
3 years
Management & Innovation: Management of Innovation MMI
Master of Management of Innovation
Program Description
The Master of Management of Innovation (MMI) program is designed for students with a background in science and engineering. It is an accelerated 12-month professional degree for individuals pursuing management careers in technology-focused organizations. The MMI curriculum provides a strong foundation in economic analysis, technology management, business strategy, finance, accounting, marketing, and policy. The required academic nine core courses focus on management and economics, and students select three electives tailored to their interests and goals. A four-month mandatory internship requirement allows students to gain valuable, real-world work experience and an opportunity to demonstrate the key competencies they learn in the MMI program.
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute for Management and Innovation's additional admission requirements stated below.
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Bachelor's degree in sciences or engineering or equivalent from a recognized university. Minimum overall average grade of B+ over the last two years of full-time academic study.
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Prerequisites or their equivalents are set by the MMI program.
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Resumé/curriculum vitae (CV), two pages maximum.
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Letter of intent outlining the applicant's interest in Management and Innovation, one page (750 words).
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Two academic letters of reference must be submitted by the applicant (or at least one academic and one professional reference). One reference must be provided directly from a faculty member familiar with the applicant's work and who holds an appointment in the program where the applicant most recently graduated.
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Applicants who obtained a degree outside North America must submit a competitive GMAT or GRE (General) examination result to be sent to the department.
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An on-site written personal statement.
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Attend an interview where fit, problem-solving capabilities and communication skills are assessed.
Program Requirements
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The 12-month program consists of an intensive 8-month core academic curriculum followed by a 4-month internship:
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Coursework. 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
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4.5 FCEs in required courses (see list below)
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1.5 FCEs in electives (0.5 FCE in the Fall session and 1.0 FCE in the Winter session)
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Internship: 0.5 FCE: MMI 1100H MMI Internship.
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Program Length
3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S)
Time Limit
3 years full-time
Management & Innovation: Management of Innovation MMI Courses
Required Core Courses
MMI 1010H
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Prices and Markets
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MMI 1020H
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Introduction to Big Data Analysis
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MMI 1030H
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Marketing Science
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MMI 1040H | Accounting |
MMI 1050H
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Negotiations
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MMI 1060H
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Finance
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MMI 1070H
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Economics of Business Strategy
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MMI 1080H
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Management of Technology
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MMI 1090H
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Technology, Strategy, and Policy
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MMI 1100H
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MMI Internship
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Elective Courses
Students are encouraged to select electives that allow them to focus on their individual areas of interest. For this reason, the MMI program does not impose a selection of electives. Students are free to choose from all graduate courses across all disciplines at the University of Toronto. All selections are subject to approval in advance by the Program Director.
Management & Innovation: Sustainability Management MScSM
Master of Science in Sustainability Management
Program Description
The Master of Science in Sustainability Management (MScSM) is an interdisciplinary, course-based professional program. The program provides education that integrates knowledge from management, social, and natural sciences to address sustainability issues. The MScSM provides a strong foundation in sustainability management while offering an opportunity to specialize in a management or science concentration. The program is designed for students from diverse educational backgrounds such as management, social science, natural science, and engineering. The program was developed in consultation with leaders and prospective employers in business, non-profit, research, and government organizations.
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute for Management and Innovation's additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate undergraduate degree from a recognized university in any area of natural science, social science, management, and engineering or any management, environment, or natural resource-driven background with a standing equivalent to at least a mid-B in the final year of the program.
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Successful completion of an undergraduate statistics or mathematics course (0.5 full-course equivalent [FCE] or equivalent).
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Resumé/curriculum vitae (CV).
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Letter of intent outlining the applicant's interest in sustainability issues (750 words).
Program Requirements
Management Concentration
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Coursework. Students must complete a total of 9.0 FCEs as follows:
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6.5 FCEs (11 required courses) including:
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SSM 1090H Capstone Course and
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SSM 1100Y Research Paper I or SSM 1101Y Research Paper II
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2.5 FCEs (5 elective courses) selected by chosen concentration as follows:
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2.0 FCEs from the Management elective courses
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0.5 FCE from the Science elective courses.
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Internship. A summer internship placement (two to four months).
Science Concentration
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Coursework. Students must complete a total of 9.0 FCEs as follows:
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6.5 FCEs (11 required courses) including:
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SSM 1090H Capstone Course and
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SSM 1100Y Research Paper I or SSM 1101Y Research Paper II
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2.5 FCEs (5 elective courses) selected by chosen concentration as follows:
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2.0 FCEs from the Science elective courses
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0.5 FCE from the Management elective courses.
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Internship. A summer internship placement (two to four months).
Program Path
Year 1: Fall
SSM 1010Y
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Principles of Sustainability Management
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SSM 1020H
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Decision Making for Sustainability Management
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SSM 1050H
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Ecosystem Science
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SSM 1060H | Managing Sustainable Organizations |
Year 1: Winter
SSM 1030H
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Environmental Science
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SSM 1040H | Managerial Economics for Sustainability Management |
SSM 1070H
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Sustainability Law and Policy
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SSM 1080H
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Strategies for Sustainability Management
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SSM 1120H | Social Dimensions of Sustainability |
Year 1: Summer
SSM 1110H
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Sustainability Management Internship
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Year 2: Fall
SSM 1100Y or
SSM 1101Y |
Research Paper I or
Research Paper II |
Plus 1.5 FCE elective
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Year 2: Winter
SSM 1090H
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Capstone Course — Sustainable Enterprise
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SSM 1100Y or
SSM 1101Y |
Research Paper I or
Research Paper II |
Plus 1.0 FCE elective
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Program Length
5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W)
Time Limit
3 years full-time
Management & Innovation: Sustainability Management MScSM Courses
Required Courses
SSM 1010Y
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Principles of Sustainability Management
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SSM 1020H
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Decision Making for Sustainability Management
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SSM 1030H
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Environmental Science
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SSM 1040H
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Managerial Economics for Sustainability Management
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SSM 1050H
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Ecosystem Science
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SSM 1060H
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Managing Sustainable Organizations
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SSM 1070H
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Sustainability Law and Policy
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SSM 1080H
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Strategies for Sustainability Management
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SSM 1090H
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Capstone Course — Sustainable Enterprise
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SSM 1100Y or
SSM 1101Y |
Research Paper I or
Research Paper II |
SSM 1120H | Social Dimensions of Sustainability |
Elective Courses
Course selections need to be approved in advance by the Program Director.
Science Electives
EES 1117H
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Climate Change and Impact Assessment
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EES 1125H
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Contaminated Site Remediation
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ENV 1002H
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Environmental Policy
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ENV 1704H
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Environmental Risk Analysis and Management
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JPG 1407H | Efficient Use of Energy |
SSM 2030H | Advanced Sustainability Management |
SSM 2050H | Special Topics in Sustainability |
Management Electives
ECO 2908H
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Environmental and Resource Economics
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EES 1124H
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Environmental Project Management
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ENV 1707H | Environmental Finance and Sustainable Investing |
MGT 2918H
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Multidisciplinary Special Topics
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SSM 2010H | Marketing in Sustainability Management |
SSM 2020H | Sustainability Ethics |
SSM 2040H | Applied Sustainability Management |
SSM 2050H | Special Topics in Sustainability |
Management & Innovation: Investigative & Forensic Accounting DIFA
Diploma of Investigative & Forensic Accounting
Admissions have been administratively suspended. The program will close on April 30, 2022.
Program Description
The Diploma of Investigative Forensic Accounting (DIFA) program provides a rigorous and comprehensive education in investigative and forensic accounting (IFA) matters useful in becoming an expert IFA consultant, practitioner, and expert witness in legal proceedings. Expertise may include financial matters related to investigation for fraud, calculation of damages, advice in disputes, and preparation and delivery of information to the courts. For students who are graduate professional accountants, the diploma program is recognized as an excellent educational preparation for recognition as an expert in IFA.
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute for Management and Innovation's additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university in commerce, business administration, or accounting, with standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto mid-B in the final year.
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Two years of relevant experience in accounting.
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An advanced-standing option is available for qualified students with comparable university-level or Chartered Business Valuator program courses.
Program Requirements
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Coursework. 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (ten half-courses) over a minimum 2.2-year period. Courses are taken sequentially and advanced-standing course exemptions are possible. The program is offered using a combination of two one-week intensive in-residence sessions, e-learning, and teleconference modules, with group discussions, assignments, and formal examinations. It is possible for students to participate from anywhere in the world.
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Advanced standing is available for qualified students; up to two courses in loss quantification and law may be counted.
Program Length
6 sessions (26 months) part-time
Time Limit
6 years part-time
Management & Innovation: Investigative & Forensic Accounting DIFA Courses
Admissions have been administratively suspended.
IFA 1900H
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Forensic Accounting and Investigation, Fraud, and Cybercrime
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IFA 1901H
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Forensic Accounting Professional and Practice Issues
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IFA 1902H
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Legal Process — Introductory
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IFA 1903H
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Investigative-Related Matters — Introductory
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IFA 1904H
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Loss Quantification — Introductory
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IFA 2900H
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Loss Quantification
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IFA 2901H
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Investigative-Related Matters — Advanced
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IFA 2902H
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Legal Process — Advanced
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IFA 2903H
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Research Project on Emerging Issues/Advanced Topics
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IFA 2904H
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Integrative Capstone
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The courses IFA 1900H and IFA 2904H each involve a mandatory in-residence session at the University of Toronto Mississauga. IFA 2904H requires participation in moot court and other experiential learning sessions. The remaining eight courses are offered via weekly online sessions.
Management & Innovation: Master of Urban Innovation MUI
Master of Urban Innovation
Program Description
The Master of Urban Innovation (MUI) is a full-time, professional program that will encompass studies in urban economic development, community capacity building, innovation management, local and regional governance, urban sustainability, and real estate development for innovation. The MUI will complement the suite of programs in management, innovation, and sustainability currently offered in the Institute for Management & Innovation and will build on the strengths of other key academic units at UTM, including the Departments of Geography, Economics, and Political Science, and the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology.
The objective of the MUI program is to respond to the growing job opportunities that exist for professionals trained in the fields of urban economic development and innovation through a cross-disciplinary approach. Upon graduation, MUI students will have acquired the analytical tools to enable them to produce effective economic development policies and plans, including a detailed knowledge of strategic management techniques, the role of real estate markets in local economic development, and critical tools for financial analysis.
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute for Management & Innovation's additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university in social sciences, management/commerce, or a related field such as architecture or civil engineering, with a standing equivalent to a mid B in the final year of the program.
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Successful completion of 0.5 full-course equivalent (FCE) in an undergraduate statistics course.
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Letter of intent.
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Three letters of reference.
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A writing sample.
Program Requirements
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Students must complete a total of 9.5 FCEs as follows:
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4.5 FCEs from other core courses (MUI 1010H, MUI 1020H, MUI 1030H, MUI 1040H, MUI 1050H, MUI 1060H, MUI 1075H, MUI 1080H, MUI 1090H)
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0.5 FCE summer internship (MUI 1100H)
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0.5 FCE capstone group project (MUI 2095H)
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4.0 elective FCEs chosen from the course lists below.
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Program Length
6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W/S)
Time Limit
3 years full-time
Management & Innovation: Master of Urban Innovation MUI Courses
Required Core Courses (5.5 full-course equivalents [FCEs])
MUI 1010H
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Introduction to Management of Urban Innovation
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MUI 1020H
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Civic Engagement and Economic Development |
MUI 1030H
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Urban and Regional Economic Development Theory
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MUI 1040H | Socially Sustainable Cities: Theory, Policy, and Practice |
MUI 1050H
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Urban Politics
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MUI 1060H
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Local and Regional Government: Management and Policymaking |
MUI 1075H
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Digital Cities
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MUI 1080H
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Economic Development Planning
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MUI 1090H
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Technology, Strategy, Policy
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MUI 1100H
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Summer Internship
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MUI 2095H | Capstone Course |
Elective Courses (4.0 FCEs)
Students can take electives relating to any of the three groupings below: 1) Urban Innovation: Analysis and Policy; 2) Urban Politics and Governance; 3) Urban Sustainability and Infrastructure.
GLA 2018H | Innovation and the City |
JPG 1607H | Geography of Competition |
MUI 2010H | Sectoral Analysis |
MUI 2020H | Microeconomics of Competitiveness |
MUI 2030H | Planning for Jobs: Labour Market Transformations and Employment in 21st Century Cities |
MUI 2050H | The Economics of Cities and Regions: Productivity, Technology, and Jobs |
POL 2394H | Innovation and Knowledge Transfer in City Regions |
RSM 2132H | Prosperity and Competitiveness |
JPG 1512H | Place, Politics, and the Urban |
MUI 2060H | Comparative Urban Politics |
MUI 2070H | Planning and Governing the Metropolis |
MUI 2080H | Intelligent Communities/Smart Cities |
MUI 2090H | Public Finance in Canadian Cities |
GGR 1610H | Geography of Finance and Financial Crisis |
JMG 2020H | Big Data |
JPG 2020H | Transportation: Historical and Geographic Perspectives |
MUI 2040H | Real Estate Development |
MUI 2055H | Cities, Industry, and the Environment |
PLA 1801H | Urban Infrastructure Planning |