Rotman Commerce 2020/21 Viewbook for OUAC105 Applicants (Non-Ontario High School Students)

ROTMAN COMMERCE C O N N E C T TO S U C C E S S 2020/ 21

Be at the centre of it all— a university that’s known globally for research and academic excellence, a business school that fosters breakthrough thinking and transformational change, and a program that puts you first.

At Rotman Commerce, you’ll be part of a powerful network of outstanding faculty, influential business leaders, and successful alumni. You’ll unlock your career potential, build valuable relationships, and learn to lead.

Here, you’ll become ready for anything.

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CONNECT WITH YOUR FUTURE TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS, YOU NEED TO BE READY FOR ANYTHING. At Rotman Commerce, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, experience, and network that will help you reach your goals—whether your future lies in entrepreneurship, accounting, financial analysis, investment banking, marketing, or another field.

In our classrooms, you’ll gain an exceptional foundation in the core areas of business and learn from researchers and industry professionals at the top of their fields. You’ll choose to specialize in Management, Finance & Economics, or Accounting, but no matter which you select, you’ll be poised to meet the demands of a complex, rapidly changing global business environment. And you’ll enhance your business education with courses drawn from U of T’s comprehensive and diverse Faculty of Arts & Science.

You’ll also begin to establish connections that will take you where you want to go.

With students that come from all over the world, a downtown Toronto campus just minutes from Canada’s financial core, an alumni network that spans the globe, dedicated support throughout your studies, and a vast array of companies that look to us for talent, there’s no better place to connect to your success than Rotman Commerce.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A BACHELOR OF COMMERCE?

ANYTHING, ANYWHERE. A BCom from Rotman Commerce at the University of Toronto is recognized internationally and can open doors for you no matter where you go. Our graduates contribute to companies of all sizes in a variety of industries around the world. If you can imagine it, your Rotman Commerce education and network can help you realize it.

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The Rotman Commerce Alumni Mentorship Program pairs over 200 upper-year students with alumni mentors from all industries every year.

Gain valuable advice from professionals who have been in your shoes and can help you on your path.

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WHAT SPECIALIST IS RIGHT FOR ME? MANAGEMENT You’ll develop a strong understanding of the key business subdisciplines while gaining expertise in your area of interest.

This specialist offers a high degree of flexibility, and you can choose to further specialize by doing a Focus in one or more of the following fields: Finance; Financial Statement Analysis; International Business; Leadership in Organizations; Marketing; or Strategy and Innovation.

FINANCE & ECONOMICS This specialist offers rigorous training for careers in finance and capital markets, such as investment management and financial analysis. As a program partner of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute, our curriculum covers the internationally accepted body of knowledge required so that you’re prepared to take the CFA exams.

ACCOUNTING This specialist prepares you for a career as a professional accountant.

You’ll develop both expertise in accounting and a deeper understanding of the different businesses and business environments you’ll work with as an accountant. Graduates often go on to complete their CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designations and build successful careers in firms of all sizes.

BUILD A SOLID ACADEMIC FOUNDATION IN BUSINESS FROM DAY ONE.

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RSM100H: Introduction to Management

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ECO101H: Principles of Microeconomics

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ECO102H: Principles of Macroeconomics

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MAT133Y: Calculus & Linear Algebra for Commerce

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SM219H: Introduction to R Financial Accounting

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RSM230H: Financial Markets

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RSM250H: Principles of Marketing

GUARANTEED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS When you’re admitted into Rotman Commerce, you’re guaranteed a place in our program beginning in second year, provided you meet a few requirements.

ESTABLISH YOUR SOCIAL NETWORK Participate in RC House activities, student groups, and First-Year Learning Communities.

GET SUPPORT Check in with your academic advisor and connect with academic resources.

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OF THE 2017 FIRST-YEAR ROTMAN COMMERCE COHORT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE GUARANTEED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Get more info: ROTM A N CO M M ERC E.U TO RO N TO.CA / G UA R A N TEEDA DMISSION

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SPECIALIZE TO PURSUE YOUR PASSION Enrol in required courses and recommended electives for your specialist in Management, Finance & Economics, or Accounting.

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HONE YOUR EXPERTISE Pursue in-depth specialist studies and elective courses.

NETWORK WITH EMPLOYERS AND ALUMNI Take part in on-campus recruitment activities, our alumni mentorship program, and career preparation programs.

EXPAND YOUR REACH Go on an international exchange or take a study abroad summer course.

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To prospective employers, your Rotman Commerce BCom is a guarantee of the superb quality of your education.

Building a successful career, however, also depends on being prepared for the job market. From first year onwards, you’ll work with our Career Services team to help you reach your career goals, one step at a time.

Our downtown Toronto location has led to strong connections with some of the world’s best-known corporations.

Hundreds of organizations partner with our Career Services team every year to recruit our students. Employers include major banks, the Big Four accounting firms, consulting and investment companies, technology start-ups, and more!

“ It’s important to connect with the Rotman Commerce Career Services team early on in your university career. They can help you navigate how to research the employers you want to target and prepare for interviews. They’ll also teach you how to take active steps to network and brand yourself—the earlier you start, the more successful you’ll be.”

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ROUTES TO RECRUITMENT The Rotman Commerce Career Services team will help you explore career opportunities and chart your course to professional success. These are some of the career services we offer:

Personalized Career Education and Coaching Team

Drop-In Hours

Resumé and Cover Letter Review Interview Preparation

Job Postings

Networking Events and Career Treks

OF OUR GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF GRADUATING

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ACADEMIC ASSOCIATIONS • ACCOUNTING SOCIETY • CONSULTING ASSOCIATION • ENTREPRENEURSHIP ORGANIZATION • FINANCE ASSOCIATION • INNOVATION GROUP • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION • LAW ASSOCIATION • MARKETING ASSOCIATION INTEREST GROUPS • ARTS GROUP • BUSINESS DESIGN ASSOCIATION • FASHION GROUP • FINTECH ASSOCIATION • HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION • LIQUID ASSETS DRAGON BOAT TEAM • NON-PROFIT NETWORK • PODCAST • PRIDE ALLIANCE • SALES GROUP • STUDENTS IN SPORTS • TOASTMASTERS • TRADING GROUP • WOMEN IN BUSINESS

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Make friends and build the community that you’ll rely on throughout your program and well beyond graduation!

At Rotman Commerce, you’ll be part of a diverse community of over 2,800 students united by a passion for business.

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LEARN FROM THE BEST We believe that an outstanding business education begins with outstanding teachers. That’s why ours are among the world’s brightest researchers and industry insiders. Many of our professors also teach in the Rotman School of Management’s prestigious MBA program, and many more are established working professionals who bring real-world experience to class.

Add to this the fact that you can also learn from renowned scholars in U of T’s Faculty of Arts & Science, and you can be assured you’re getting the best possible preparation for success.

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“ During my time at Rotman Commerce, I’ve become interested in psychology. I’ve taken a bunch of different psych courses that’ve been really useful for my marketing focus. The flexible curriculum gave me the opportunity to not only pursue my interest in business, but also receive a minor in psychology.”

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LEADING ACROSS DIFFERENCES An important part of being a leader is being able to effectively navigate differences within and across an organization. In this course, you’ll establish your own leadership stance and learn tools to leverage differences for impact. You’ll focus on how diversity and inclusion can directly impact organizational strategy across sectors. Thought leaders, executives, and practitioners from a variety of organizations will bring their unique perspectives and insights to the classroom to deepen the learning experience.

SPORTS ANALYTICS Apply data analysis concepts to sports!

In this course, you’ll have the chance to do your own data analysis using data from a variety of sports, and you’ll learn how econometric analysis can help measure player performance. Guest speakers from the sports industry will share their experiences about how data analytics can be used in sports.

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BEHAVIOURAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ECONOMICS Behavioural economics might best be described as a movement: an effort to incorporate the insights of other social science disciplines to appropriately modify and augment the economist’s traditional assumptions about human behaviour and preferences. This course concentrates on the intersection of behavioural and experimental economics. You’ll look at controlled experiments that seek to uncover and quantify systematic ways in which people deviate from traditional assumptions.

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Rotman Commerce students have access to exceptional academic opportunities.

In your upper-year studies, you can hone your expertise by taking elective courses that are immersive, multidisciplinary, and on the cutting edge of business education to round out your degree. These are just a few of our unique course offerings:

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MONEY MATTERS SCHOLARSHIPS All high school applicants to Rotman Commerce are automatically considered for most admission scholarships based on their academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and eligibility. Some scholarships and awards require a separate application.

Rotman Commerce applicants are also eligible for a number of University-wide scholarships. Major U of T scholarships requiring nomination include the National Scholarship for Canadian high school students and the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship for international students.

For more information, visit: UOFT.M E /SCHOL ARS H I P -I NFO

FINANCIAL AID The University of Toronto is committed to ensuring that no admitted domestic student is unable to enrol in or complete their studies due to lack of financial means. This commitment led to the creation of a unique financial aid program called University of Toronto Advanced Planning for Students (UTAPS). Through a grant, UTAPS covers unmet financial need after a student has received a maximum amount of support through government assistance.

U.S. citizens can apply for financial assistance from the U.S. William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.

U of T is a recognized post-secondary institution for Federal Direct Loans (PLUS/Subsidized/Unsubsidized).

Education Savings Plans and U.S. Federal Education Tax credits are also applicable. Visit uoft.me/usloans for details.

As a top-ranked world institution, the University of Toronto is an approved destination for most countries’ national mobility scholarship programs.

Tuition and Incidental Fees 2019/20

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

First Year

$7,791.92

$55,727.18

Upper Years in Rotman Commerce

$17,489.92

$62,803.18

1. Fees are listed in CAD. 2. The fees listed here are for 2019/20. All fees are subject to change.

3. These fees include mandatory and optional incidental fees, and the compulsory University Health Insurance Plan ($636). Learn more at studentlife.utoronto.ca/cie/uhip.

4. Tuition fees increase in the second year of the program.

A complete tuition fee schedule is available at fees.utoronto.ca.

5. International students are not eligible for need-based financial aid.

For a more complete picture of financing your Rotman Commerce BCom, visit: uoft.me/university-fees.

U OF T IS RANKED AS THE TOP UNIVERSITY IN CANADA — Q S WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2019

U OF T IS RANKED FIRST IN CANADA AND 13TH IN THE WORLD FOR GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY — T IMES HIGHER EDUCATION RANKINGS 2018

APPLYING TO ROTMAN COMMERCE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Admission requirements are based on your high school curriculum, regardless of your country of residence. Find detailed requirements for your curriculum at future.utoronto.ca/apply.

HOW TO APPLY • Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) or by using U of T’s International Application. Find the right application for you at future.utoronto.ca/apply/applying.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT • If English isn’t your first language you may need to provide evidence of adequate English facility for admission consideration.

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Deadline is February 1, 2020.

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For more details, visit uoft.me/elr.

TOEFL Total score of 100 +22 on writing IELTS Overall band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0

he deadline to submit your OUAC T Application for early consideration is November 7, 2019. The final deadline is January 15, 2020.

For up-to-date deadline information, visit future.utoronto.ca/apply/ important-application-dates.

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he recommended deadline T to complete your Supplemental Application and guarantee early consideration is December 12, 2019. The final deadline to submit the Supplemental Application is February 1, 2020.

WHAT IS THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION? The Supplemental Application helps us get to know you better by giving you a chance to showcase your unique experiences, abilities, strengths, and interests. We’re looking for a diverse group of engaged students with a commitment to excellence, a demonstrated capacity for leadership, strong communication skills, and a passion for business.

APPLICATION TIPS

APPLY EARLY! Applications are reviewed in rounds, and we encourage you to submit your application, any supporting documents requested, and your Supplemental Application well in advance of the deadlines.

Check the Join U of T Portal and your email to stay up to date on your application.

If you’re interested in living on campus, complete the First Year StarRez application by March 31, 2020, to guarantee your space in residence.

Want to learn more about our program? Have questions about your application? Reach out to our Recruitment & Admissions team!

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Chat with a current student: RC.AMBASSADOR@UTORONTO.CA

Meet with a recruiter and tour our facilities with a current student: FUTURE.UTORONTO.CA/VISIT

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