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 (admissions have been administratively suspended)

Management of Innovation

MMI

Sustainability Management

MScSM

  • Concentrations:
    • Management;
    • Science

Urban Innovation

MUI

Combined Degree Programs

Collaborative Specializations

The following collaborative specializations are available to students in participating degree programs as listed below:

Overview

The Institute for Management & Innovation (IMI) encourages collaboration and empowers transformational, interdisciplinary thinking to combine and share knowledge and discover new and better solutions to the world's wicked problems. IMI's faculty are world-class scholars from a wide range of disciplines, including management, political science, economics, planning, geography, and chemistry. IMI is home to the University of Toronto Mississauga's professional graduate programs, undergraduate programming, hubs, and research initiatives, which aim to develop innovation-focused leaders who will contribute to creating a more sustainable world.

IMI’s interdisciplinary programs blend business, natural/physical sciences, and social sciences, and are distinctive in their focus on experiential and applied learning. IMI faculty members contribute to graduate programs including: the Master of Biotechnology (MBiotech), Master of Forensic Accounting (MFAcc), Master of Management of Innovation (MMI), Master of Management & Professional Accounting (MMPA), Master of Science in Sustainability Management (MScSM), and Master of Urban Innovation (MUI); and undergraduate programs including: Minor in Business, Science, and Entrepreneurship, and the Certificate in Global Sustainability. IMI is home to the BigDataAIHUB, the ICUBE incubator, and IMIx, which delivers impactful executive education programs.

Contact and Address

Institute for Management & Innovation

Web: www.utm.utoronto.ca/imi
Email: imi@utoronto.ca
Telephone: (905) 569-4565

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

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

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) 828-3985

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

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

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

Master of Urban Innovation
University of Toronto Mississauga
Innovation Complex, Suite 2200
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5L 1C6 Canada

Graduate Faculty

Graduate faculty membership information will be coming soon.

Management & Innovation: Biotechnology MBiotech

The Master of Biotechnology (MBiotech) is a 24-month 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. Faculty and instructors 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 broad-based learning environment.

The program is a full-time, course-based master's degree which is launched in May each year.

Management & Innovation: Biotechnology MBiotech; Field: Biopharmaceutical

MBiotech; 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) 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.

Completion Requirements

Students must complete 9.5 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) over a 24-month period:

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.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FW)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

Management & Innovation: Biotechnology MBiotech; Field: Digital Health Technologies

MBiotech; 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 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) 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.

Completion Requirements

Students must complete 9.5 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) over a 24-month period:

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.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FW)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

Management & Innovation: Forensic Accounting MFAcc

The Master of Forensic Accounting (MFAcc) program provides 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

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 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.

Completion Requirements

  • Students must successfully complete 5.0 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) over a two-year period.

  • This part-time program allows students to participate from anywhere in the world in online, synchronous classes featuring group discussions, assignments, and formal examinations. Additionally, students are required to attend a one-week intensive in-residence session, called the Integrative Capstone.

Program Path

Year 1: Fall
Year 1: Winter
Year 1: Summer
Year 2: Fall
Year 2: Winter
Year 2: Summer
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Program Length: 6 sessions part-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 6 years part-time

 

Management & Innovation: Management & Professional Accounting MMPA

Admissions to this program have been administratively suspended.

The Master of Management & Professional Accounting (MMPA) program educates 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 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.

  • Resumé/curriculum vitae (CV), 2 pages maximum.

  • Essay, one page (500 words).

  • 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.

Completion Requirements

Required Course List

Notations for all courses are indicated in parentheses following the course code and are determined as follows:

  • 0 credit hours = CR/NCR (Credit/No Credit)

  • 1 credit hour = one module

  • 2 credit hours = two modules

  • 3 credit hours = three modules

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


Students must successfully complete 18.0 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) over a 27-month period:

Co-op work placements. Students will also complete two co-op work placements (MGT1090H and MGT2090H) in accounting or finance-related areas.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 7 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: S-FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

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.

  • Resumé/curriculum vitae (CV), 2 pages maximum.

  • Essay, one page (500 words).

  • 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 MGT1210H, MGT1211H, MGT1221H, MGT1222H, MGT1250H, and MGT1382H, or equivalent, with a grade of B- or better, may be eligible for admission to the 24-month option.

Completion Requirements

Students must successfully complete 14.75 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) over a 24-month period:

Co-op work placements. Two co-op work placements (MGT1090H and MGT2090H) in accounting or finance-related areas.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

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+.

  • Resumé/curriculum vitae (CV), 2 pages maximum.

  • Essay, one page (500 words).

  • 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 MGT1210H, MGT1211H, MGT1221H, MGT1222H, MGT1272H, MGT1323H, MGT1330H, MGT1382H, MGT2014H, MGT2205H, MGT2206H, MGT2207H, MGT2224H, MGT2225H, MGT2250H, MGT2251H, MGT2260H, MGT2261H, and MGT2301H, 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.

Completion Requirements

Students must successfully complete 6.5 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) over a 12-month period:

Co-op work placement. One co-op work placement (MGT2090H) in accounting or finance-related areas taken in the Winter session.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

Management & Innovation: Management of Innovation MMI

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.

The program is a full-time, course-based master's degree that starts in September each year.

Master of Management of Innovation

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.

  • 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.

  • Although not a formal requirement, the MMI program recommends that applicants take a statistics or calculus course in their undergraduate studies.

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

  • Letter of intent outlining the applicant's interest in Management and Innovation, one page (500 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.

  • 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.

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

Completion Requirements

Students must complete 6.5 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) over a 12-month period.

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

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

Management & Innovation: Sustainability Management MScSM

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.

Management & Innovation: Sustainability Management MScSM; Concentration: Management

MScSM; Concentration: Management

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 undergraduate degree from a recognized university in any area of natural science, environmental science, social science, management, and engineering 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).

Completion Requirements

Students must complete 9.5 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) over a 2-year period:

  • Coursework. 9.0 FCEs as follows:

    • 6.5 FCEs including:

    • 2.5 FCEs in 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. SSM1110H

Program Path
Year 1: Fall
Year 1: Winter
Year 1: Summer
Year 2: Fall
Year 2: Winter
Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FW)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

Management & Innovation: Sustainability Management MScSM; Concentration: Science

MScSM; Concentration: Science

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 undergraduate degree from a recognized university in any area of natural science, environmental science, social science, management, and engineering 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).

Completion Requirements

Students must complete 9.5 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) over a 2-year period:

  • Coursework. 9.0 FCEs as follows:

    • 6.5 FCEs including:

    • 2.5 FCEs in 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: SSM1110H

Program Path
Year 1: Fall
Year 1: Winter
Year 1: Summer
Year 2: Fall
Year 2: Winter
Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FW)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

Management & Innovation: Urban Innovation MUI

The Master of Urban Innovation (MUI) is a full-time, professional program that encompasses studies in urban economic development, community capacity building, innovation management, local and regional governance, urban sustainability, and real estate development for innovation. The MUI complements the suite of programs in management, innovation, and sustainability currently offered in the Institute for Management & Innovation and builds on the strengths of other key academic units at UTM, including the Departments of Geography, Geomatics and Environment; Economics; Political Science; and the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology.

Job opportunities for professionals trained in the fields of urban economic development and innovation through a cross-disciplinary approach are growing. MUI students gain the analytical tools that 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.

Master of Urban Innovation

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.

  • Resumé.

Completion Requirements

Students must successfully complete 9.5 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) over a 20-month period:

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FW)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 

Management & Innovation: IMI Elective Courses

Institute for Management & Innovation

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

IMI1001H, IMI1002H, IMI1003H, IMI2001H, IMI2002H, IMI2003H, IMI2990H, IMI2995H, IMI3001H, IMI3002H, IMI3003H

Management & Innovation: Management of Innovation MMI Courses

Required Core Courses

MMI1010H, MMI1020H, MMI1030H, MMI1040H, MMI1050H, MMI1060H, MMI1070H, MMI1080H, MMI1090H, MMI1100H

Elective Courses

MMI2000H

MMI students are encouraged to select electives that allow them to focus on their individual areas of interest. Students are free to choose from all graduate courses across all disciplines at the University of Toronto including the MMI elective and IMI electives. All selections are subject to approval in advance by the Program Director.

Management & Innovation: Sustainability Management MScSM Courses

Required Courses

SSM1010Y, SSM1020H, SSM1030H, SSM1040H, SSM1050H, SSM1060H, SSM1070H, SSM1080H, SSM1090H,
SSM1100Y or SSM1101Y,
SSM1120H

Elective Courses

MScSM students can take any of the following courses as part of fulfilling the program's elective requirement. Students can also select sustainability-related courses at the University of Toronto or at Exchange Universities, as well as IMI electives. Course selections need to be approved in advance by the Program Director.

Science Electives

SSM2030H, SSM2050H

Management Electives

SSM2010H, SSM2020H, SSM2040H, SSM2050H

Management & Innovation: Urban Innovation MUI Courses

Required Core Courses

MUI1010H, MUI1020H, MUI1030H, MUI1040H, MUI1050H, MUI1060H, MUI1075H, MUI1080H, MUI1090H, MUI1100H, MUI2095Y

Elective Courses

MUI students can take any of the following courses as part of fulfilling the program’s elective requirement. Students can also select other electives at the University of Toronto, including IMI elective courses, that will align with their career goals and interests. All selections are subject to approval by the Program Director. It is recommended that students consult with the program on their elective course options during Year 1. Available course offerings are subject to change.

MUI2000H, MUI2010H, MUI2020H, MUI2030H, MUI2040H, MUI2050H, MUI2055H, MUI2060H, MUI2070H, MUI2080H, MUI2090H, SSM2010H, SSM2020H, SSM2030H, SSM2040H