Management & Innovation

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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

Institute for Management & Innovation

The following courses may be taken as electives by students enrolled in any U of T graduate program.

⁺ Extended course. For academic reasons, coursework is extended into session following academic session in which course is offered.

​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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The MBiotech program also evaluates applicants on their letter of intent, CV, three references, and both a science and business interview.

Program Requirements

• Students must complete 9.0 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) over a 24-month period:

  • 4.5​ FCEs MBiotech courses (includes credits for Seminar and Placement)

  • 3.5 FCEs Biopharmaceutical courses

  • 1.0 FCE elective course.

• 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.

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

Other graduate courses approved by Program Directors.

Field: Digital Health Technologies

Minimum Admission Requirements

• 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.

• 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.

• A minimum 1.0 credit of university-level statistics (or equivalent) with at least a mid-B standing.

• 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.

• The MBiotech program also evaluates applicants on their letter of intent, CV, three references and both a science and business interview.

Program Requirements

• Students must complete 9.0 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) over a 24-month period:

  • 4.5​ FCEs MBiotech courses (includes credits for Seminar and Placement)

  • 4.0 FCEs Digital Health Technologies courses

  • 0.5 FCE elective course.

• 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.

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

Other graduate courses approved by Program Directors.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Two years of relevant experience in business.

• Submission of an official MFAcc application via the SGS online application system.

Program Requirements

• Completion of a total of 5.0 required full-course equivalents (FCEs) or 10 half courses, taken sequentially.

• 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

• 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.

• Submission of an official MFAcc application via the SGS online application system.

• Two letters of reference.

Program Requirements

This part-time advanced-standing option will be available in 2019 as an eight-month option.

• Coursework. Students must successfully complete 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in required courses as follows:

  • 0.5 FCE: IFA 1905H involves weekly online sessions, beginning in January for nine weeks

  • 0.5 FCE: IFA 1906H involves weekly online sessions, beginning in March for nine weeks

  • 0.5 FCE: IFA 2905H involves weekly online and residency sessions, beginning in May*

  • 0.5 FCE: IFA 2906H involves weekly online and residency sessions, beginning in June*

*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

Required Courses

Year 1

Year 2

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:

• the challenges, functions, and needs of management;

• accounting, finance, auditing, and tax;

• essential professional subjects;

• management skills; and

• 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

• 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.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with a standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto mid-B.

• Satisfactory Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score. Note: the GMAT requirement will be waived for applicants who meet the following criteria:

  • have studied for four years at a North American university and graduated with a four-year degree, or

  • 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).

• 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.

• Coursework. The program requires the successful completion of 18.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in required courses, as listed below.

• 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:

One module equals five weeks with three contact hours per week. One module equals 0.25 FCE.

Plus the following elective:

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

• 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.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with a standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto mid-B.

• Satisfactory Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score. Note: the GMAT requirement will be waived for applicants who meet the following criteria:

  • have studied for four years at a North American university and graduated with a four-year degree, or

  • 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).

• 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.

• 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:

• 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;

• 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

• 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.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree with a standing equivalent to a University of Toronto B+.

• Satisfactory Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score. Note: the GMAT requirement will be waived for applicants who meet the following criteria:

  • have studied for four years at a North American university and graduated with a four-year degree, or

  • 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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:

• 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;

• 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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Prerequisites or their equivalents are set by the MMI program.

• Resumé/curriculum vitae (CV), two pages maximum.

• Letter of intent outlining the applicant's ​interest in Management and Innovation, one page (750 words).

• 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.

• Applicants who obtained a degree outside North America must submit a competitive GMAT or GRE (General) examination result to be sent to the department.

• An on-site written personal statement.

• Attend an interview where fit, problem-solving capabilities and communication skills are assessed.

Program Requirements

• The 12-month program consists of an intensive 8-month core academic curriculum followed by a 4-month internship:

  • Coursework. 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

    • 4.5 FCEs in required courses (see list below)

    • 1.5 FCEs in electives (0.5 FCE in the Fall session and 1.0 FCE in the Winter session)

  • Internship: 0.5 FCE: MMI 1100H MMI Internship.

Program Length

3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Required Core Courses

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.

​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

• 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.

• 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.

• Successful completion of an undergraduate statistics or mathematics course (0.5 full-course equivalent [FCE] or equivalent).

• Resumé/curriculum vitae (CV).

• Letter of intent outlining the applicant's interest in sustainability issues (750 words).

Program Requirements

Management Concentration

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 9.0 FCEs as follows:

  • 6.5 FCEs (11 required courses) including:

    • SSM 1090H Capstone Course and

    • SSM 1100Y Research Paper I or SSM 1101Y Research Paper II

  • 2.5 FCEs (5 elective courses) selected by chosen concentration as follows:

    • 2.0 FCEs from the Management elective courses

    • 0.5 FCE from the Science elective courses.

• Internship. A summer internship placement (two to four months).

Science Concentration

• Coursework. Students must complete a total of 9.0 FCEs as follows:

  • 6.5 FCEs (11 required courses) including:

    • SSM 1090H Capstone Course and

    • SSM 1100Y Research Paper I or SSM 1101Y Research Paper II

  • 2.5 FCEs (5 elective courses) selected by chosen concentration as follows:

    • 2.0 FCEs from the Science elective courses

    • 0.5 FCE from the Management elective courses.

• Internship. A summer internship placement (two to four months).

Program Path

Year 1: Fall

Year 1: Winter

Year 1: Summer

Year 2: Fall​​

Year 2: Winter

Program Length

5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Required Courses

​Elective Courses

Course selections need to be approved in advance by the Program Director.

Science Electives

​Management Electives

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Two years of relevant experience in accounting.

• An advanced-standing option is available for qualified students with comparable university-level or Chartered Business Valuator program courses.

Program Requirements

• 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.

• 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

Admissions have been administratively suspended.

​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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Successful completion of 0.5 full-course equivalent (FCE) in an undergraduate statistics course.

• Letter of intent.

• Three letters of reference.

• A writing sample.

Program Requirements

• Students must complete a total of 9.5 FCEs as follows:

  • 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)

  • 0.5 FCE summer internship (MUI 1100H)

  • 0.5 FCE capstone group project (MUI 2095H)

  • 4.0 elective FCEs chosen from the course lists below.

Program Length

6 sessions full-time (typical registration seq​uence: F/W/S/F/W/S)

Time Limit

3 years full-time

Required Core Courses (5.5 full-course equivalents [FCEs])

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.