Program Overview

International Year One (UTP Stage II): Economics and Finance

The International Year One (UTP Stage II): Economics and Finance program is equivalent to the first year of Toronto Metropolitan University's Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Finance. Upon successful completion of this program, students will begin the second year of their degree at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Overview

In this program, students will explore the interconnectedness of worldwide markets and acquire the economic skills necessary to make strategic decisions from an informed global perspective. The program includes participation in local or international work placements, case studies, advanced analysis and computer simulations, and specialized training in economics, finance, mathematics, and statistics. Students will also have the option to complete a Co-op and will complete a required internship/Co-op in a professional environment.

Key Information

Duration

The program duration is 3 terms.

Intakes

The program has three intakes:

• January
• May
• September

Location

The program is located at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus in Toronto.

Program Structure

The International Year One (UTP Stage II): Economics and Finance program is a combination of required courses and electives, designed to meet the curriculum requirements of the major program. A sample schedule of courses includes: | Course Code | Course Name | | --- | --- | | CACC 100 | Introductory Financial Accounting | | CECN 104 | Introductory Microeconomics | | CECN 204 | Introductory Macroeconomics | | CGMS 200 | Introduction to Global Management | | CMKT 100 | Principles of Marketing | | CPHL 365 | Philosophy of Beauty | | CPOG 100 | People, Power and Politics | | CQMS 110 | Applied Mathematics for Business | | CSOC 103 | How Society Works | | CSSH 105 | Critical Thinking I |

Career Prospects

Upon completion of the program, students can pursue various career paths, including:

• Behavioural scientist
• Business analyst
• Business consultant
• Data scientist
• Economic advisor
• Economist
• Financial/risk analyst
• Investment banking
• Marketing intelligence
• Policy development officer
• Sales and marketing analyst
• Strategic planning analyst
• Total rewards specialist
• Urban planning

Students can also pursue graduate studies in economics, business (MBA), health policy, or law (JD), or a professional designation in finance (CFA) or accounting (CPA).

Progression to Toronto Metropolitan University

Upon successful completion of the International Year One (UTP Stage II): Economics and Finance program, including achieving a 2.67 CGPA, students will transfer to the Economics and Finance program at Toronto Metropolitan University with a minimum of 10.0 credits toward their degree. Once progressed to Toronto Metropolitan University, students will continue their studies with courses in mathematics for economics, academic research and writing, and second-year Economics and Finance courses.