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Focus in Managing in Diverse Economies (UofT Global Scholar)

Focus in Managing in Diverse Economies (UofT Global Scholar)

This focus in Managing in Diverse Economies can be taken as part of any of the 3 specialists (Management, Accounting, and Finance & Economics) in the Rotman Commerce program. It requires taking 1.5 credits from the list of required courses (both foundational and capstone) and then allows students to choose 1.0 credit of complementary electives to support the region(s) of study of the capstone. The Managing in Diverse Economies focus offers undergraduate business students in Rotman Commerce an opportunity to learn about business paradigms beyond the western business ecosystem.

Enrolment Requirements:

Enrolment in one of the following Bachelor of Commerce Specialist programs is required:

  • Management Specialist - ASSPE2431 (Focus Code: ASFOC2431H)
  • Accounting Specialist - ASSPE2676 (Focus Code: ASFOC2676B)
  • Finance & Economics Specialist - ASSPE2038 (Focus Code: ASFOC2038B)
Completion Requirements:

This focus requires the completion of 2.5 credits, including both required and elective courses.

Required Courses (1.5 credits):

1. 0.5 credit in Foundational Knowledge of Economics or Political Economy of Inequality and Development

2. 1.0 credit Capstone course in Managing in Diverse Economies

Elective courses* (1.0 credit):

3. Choose 1.0 credit from the following courses:

* Rotman Commerce students must meet any pre-requisites/enrolment controls in order to take the above elective courses. There may be limited space in some courses and, as a result, there may be priority enrolment for students based on program enrolment.

Notes:

  • Rotman Commerce students are encouraged by the various departments offering elective courses to engage in more in-depth study beyond what is required for the focus.
  • Rotman Commerce students who have completed or are completing course work in public health, history, or other domains that dovetail with the region(s) of the capstone are welcome to request consideration for alternate courses to be accepted towards the “elective” requirements of this focus.

FAS Program Area: Rotman Commerce