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Focus in Data Science in Business

Focus in Data Science in Business

This is a focus in data science in business that can be taken as part of any of the 3 specialists (Management, Accounting, and Finance & Economics) in the Rotman Commerce program. It requires taking 1.0 credit of required courses in programming and data analytics tools and then allows students to choose 1.5 credits of elective courses applying these tools to various areas in management and economics.

Enrolment Requirements:

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

  • Management Specialist (Focus ASFOC2431G)
  • Accounting Specialist (Focus ASFOC2676A)
  • Finance & Economics Specialist (Focus ASFOC2038A)
Completion Requirements:

This focus requires the completion of 2.5 credits.

  1. 0.5 credit in Programming: CSC108H1/​ CSC148H1
  2. 0.5 credit in Data Science Tools: RSM338H1/​ RSM358H1
  3. 1.5 credits from the following courses: ECO225H1, ECO372H1, ECO374H1, ECO375H1, ECO464H1, ECO475H1, GGR274H1, RSM326H1, RSM351H1 (formerly offered as a special topics course under RSM311H1), RSM371H1, RSM384H1, RSM456H1, RSM470H1, RSM483H1 and any data science-themed RSM special topics course and RSM Summer Abroad course as determined by the Director of Rotman Commerce.

Alternative courses may be substituted with the prior approval of the Director, Rotman Commerce. Contact the Rotman Commerce Program office for more information.


FAS Program Area: Rotman Commerce, Data Science

Focus in Finance - ASFOC2431B

Focus in Finance - ASFOC2431B

Enrolment Requirements:

Enrolment in the Management Specialist Program (ASSPE2431).

Completion Requirements:

This Focus requires the completion of 2.5 credits.

  1. Complete 1.0 credit from the following courses: RSM336H1, RSM433H1, RSM435H1
  2. Complete 1.5 credits from the remaining course in requirement 1 and the following courses: RSM329H1, RSM338H1, RSM429H1, RSM430H1, RSM432H1, RSM434H1, RSM435H1, RSM436H1, RSM437H1, RSM438H1, RSM439H1 and any finance-themed RSM special topics and RSM Summer Abroad courses as determined by the Director of Rotman Commerce.

Alternative courses may be substituted with the prior approval of the Director, Rotman Commerce. Contact the Rotman Commerce Program office for more information.


FAS Program Area: Rotman Commerce

Focus in Financial Statement Analysis - ASFOC2431E

Focus in Financial Statement Analysis - ASFOC2431E

Enrolment Requirements:

Enrolment in the Management Specialist Program (ASSPE2431).

Completion Requirements:

This Focus requires the completion of 3.0 credits.

  1. Complete 1.0 credit of required courses: RSM220H1/​ RSM329H1, RSM429H1
  2. Complete 2.0 credits from the following courses: RSM221H1, RSM323H1, RSM324H1, RSM326H1, RSM327H1, RSM328H1, RSM420H1, RSM425H1, RSM428H1, RSM470H1 and any accounting-themed RSM special topics and RSM Summer Abroad courses as determined by the Director of Rotman Commerce.

Alternative courses may be substituted with the prior approval of the Director, Rotman Commerce. Contact the Rotman Commerce Program office for more information.


FAS Program Area: Rotman Commerce

Focus in International Business (UofT Global Scholar)

Focus in International Business (UofT Global Scholar)

The International Business focus can be taken as part of any of the 3 specialists (Management, Accounting, and Finance & Economics) in the Rotman Commerce Program. It requires1.5 credits from the list of required courses (central subjects that comprise the core discipline of international business) and then allows students to choose 1.0 credit of complementary electives of their own interest (courses that are within the discipline, but perhaps more peripheral), while also recognizing foreign languages and international exchange as useful for developing skills and experience in international business. The focus provides an essential blend of International Economics and Business strategy, offering students a comprehensive understanding of global markets and cross-border operations.

Enrolment Requirements:

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

  • Management Specialist - ASSPE2431 (Focus Code: ASFOC2431F)
  • Accounting Specialist - ASSPE2676 (Focus Code: ASFOC2676C)
  • Finance & Economics Specialist - ASSPE2038 (Focus Code: ASFOC2038C)
Completion Requirements:

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

  1. Complete 1.5 credits from: RSM437H1, RSM480H1, RSM490H1, ECO324H1, ECO364H1, ECO365H1, ECO419H1
  2. Complete 1.0 credit from either the remaining courses in requirement 1 or the following: HIS267H1, RSM370H1, RSM461H1, RSM462H1, RSM470H1, RSM481H1, RSM491H1, ECO341H1, ECO342H1, ECO362H1, ECO403H1, ECO406H1, ECO435H1, ECO451H1, any RSM Summer Abroad course, any language course at the 200+ level and any international business-themed RSM special topics courses as determined by the Director of Rotman Commerce. Transfer credits from participation in an international exchange may count up to 1.0 credit towards this requirement.

Alternative courses may be substituted with the prior approval of the Director, Rotman Commerce. Contact the Rotman Commerce Program office for more information.


FAS Program Area: Rotman Commerce

Focus in Leadership in Organizations - ASFOC2431C

Focus in Leadership in Organizations - ASFOC2431C

Enrolment Requirements:

Enrolment in the Management Specialist Program (ASSPE2431).

Completion Requirements:

This Focus requires the completion of 2.5 credits.

  1. Complete 1.0 credit from the following courses: RSM361H1, RSM461H1, RSM462H1, RSM463H1, RSM464H1, RSM465H1
  2. Complete 1.5 credits from remaining courses in requirement 1, or the following courses: RSM340H1, RSM341H1/​ RSM470H1, RSM362H1, RSM405H1, RSM466H1, RSM496H1, and any leadership in organizations-themed RSM special topics and RSM Summer Abroad courses as determined by the Director of Rotman Commerce.

Alternative courses may be substituted with the prior approval of the Director, Rotman Commerce. Contact the Rotman Commerce Program office for more information.


FAS Program Area: Rotman Commerce

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

Focus in Marketing - ASFOC2431A

Focus in Marketing - ASFOC2431A

Enrolment Requirements:

Enrolment in the Management Specialist Program (ASSPE2431).

Completion Requirements:

This Focus requires completion of 2.5 credits.

  1. Complete 1.5 credits of the following required courses: RSM350H1, RSM352H1, RSM353H1
  2. Complete 1.0 credit from the following: RSM351H1 (formerly offered as a special topics course under RSM410H1), RSM355H1, RSM358H1, RSM450H1, RSM454H1, RSM455H1, RSM456H1, RSM457H1, RSM458H1, RSM459H1, RSM470H1 and any marketing-themed RSM special topics and RSM Summer Abroad courses as determined by the Director of Rotman Commerce.

Alternative courses may be substituted with the prior approval of the Director, Rotman Commerce. Contact the Rotman Commerce Program office for more information.


FAS Program Area: Rotman Commerce

Focus in Strategy and Innovation - ASFOC2431D

Focus in Strategy and Innovation - ASFOC2431D

Enrolment Requirements:

Enrolment in the Management Specialist Program (ASSPE2431).

Completion Requirements:

This Focus requires the completion of 2.5 credits.

  1. Complete 1.0 credit from the following courses: RSM393H1, RSM459H1, RSM482H1, RSM490H1, RSM493H1, RSM498Y1 (Special Topics in Management: Creative Destruction Lab)
  2. Complete 1.5 credit from remaining courses in requirement 1, or the following courses: HIS267H1, RSM340H1, RSM341H1/​ RSM470H1, RSM370H1, RSM394H1, RSM438H1, RSM439H1, RSM464H1, RSM491H1, RSM494H1, RSM495H1, RSM496H1, RSM497H1 (formerly offered as a special topics course under RSM410H1) and any strategy, innovation and/or entrepreneurship-themed RSM special topics and RSM Summer Abroad courses as determined by the Director of Rotman Commerce.

Alternative courses may be substituted with the prior approval of the Director, Rotman Commerce. Contact the Rotman Commerce Program office for more information.


FAS Program Area: Rotman Commerce