Program Overview
Program Overview
The Law and Business program at Toronto Metropolitan University provides students with a strong integration of law and business, preparing them to identify and frame organizational problems from a legal perspective and develop business solutions.
Major Overview
The Law and Business major is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal aspects of business, including contract negotiations, human resources, risk management, policy development, and property transactions. The program also covers areas of increasing importance to business operations, such as corporate social responsibility and corporate governance.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Law and Business program, students must complete a total of 40 credits, including required, required group or professional elective, professionally-related, and liberal studies courses.
Program Format
The program is offered in a full-time and part-time format, with students able to complete their degree at their own pace. The part-time program is designed to accommodate students who intend to take the degree at a slower pace due to daytime employment and/or family obligations.
Degree Earned
Students who complete the Law and Business program will earn a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree.
Tuition Fees
The average tuition fees for the program are:
- Ontario: $11,738 per year
- Out-of-province: $12,582 per year
- International: $42,372 per year
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Law and Business program may pursue careers in:
- Compliance
- Regulatory Affairs
- Corporate Policy
- Governmental Relations
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Law
Examples of Careers
Some examples of careers that students may pursue after graduation include:
- Compliance Analyst/Officer
- Corporate Communications Coordinator
- Project Control Officer
- IT Systems/Consultant
- Policy Analyst/Planning Advisor
- Investor Relations Associate
- Sustainability Analyst
- Corporate Social Responsibility Assistant
- Labour Relations Assistant
- Internal Audit Coordinator
Research Areas
The program has research areas in:
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Business Ethics
- Law and Business
Faculty Members
The program has a team of experienced faculty members, including:
- Shokouh Abadi
- Asher Alkoby
- Pnina Alon-Shenker
- Michael Baumtrog
- Daniele Bertolini
- Peter Halewood
- Patricia Hania
- Gil Lan
- Chris MacDonald
- Matthew Marinett
- Justice Ogoroh
- Sareh Pouryousefi
- Leonard I. Rotman
- Daphne Taras
- Hasko von Kriegstein
- Kernaghan Webb
Student Societies and Groups
The program has a number of student societies and groups, including the Law and Business Student Association and the Ted Rogers Student Society.
Awards and Scholarships
The program offers a number of awards and scholarships to recognize student excellence.