Students in the School of Business Technology Management, School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, and School of Retail Management are NOT required to choose a major.
Choosing a Major
School of Business Management
Congratulations on the start of your journey here at The Ted Rogers School of Management!
During your first year at the School of Business Management, you'll acquire the foundational business knowledge that prepares you to specialize in a major.
The School of Business Management offers seven (7) unique majors to choose from:
Economics and Management Science (EMS)
Students will become well-versed in economic analysis and quantitative skills, which are essential to successful management decision-making in today’s fast-paced, global economy.
The EMS major is designed to meet the need for professionals with well-developed analytical and model-building skills. The EMS major also prepares you for graduate studies in a variety of business and economic fields.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation (ENT)
Students will learn how to become an entrepreneur and play a key role in society by relentlessly pursuing opportunities to create and sustain a competitive and viable enterprise. The ENT major is designed for you, whether your goal is to own your own business or to assist existing organizations grow and develop.
Entrepreneurship faculty are also dedicated to producing research that is of high academic and intellectual value, and relevant to industry. Researchers focus on addressing fundamental questions: where entrepreneurial opportunities come from, why some firms and individuals choose to exploit them, and how these efforts can be made more successful.
Global Management Studies (GMS)
Acquire the managerial skills and cultural understanding required to function effectively in the new global business environment.
All businesses in today's marketplace, whether they recognize it or not, are affected by events taking place globally. The rise of China and India as major economic superpowers, global outsourcing and weakness in traditional markets such as the United States, are just a few examples of the challenges and opportunities facing managers today. As a result of globalization new competitors may be around the corner or halfway around the world.
Human Resources Management (MHR)
Acquire the knowledge, critical thinking, and practical skills that will enable you to create organizational effectiveness, lead human resources management strategies, and enhance the human condition at work.
Students learn about all the major functions of HR Managenment such as recruitment and compensation, and develop Organizational Behaviour knowledge in areas such as leadership, interpersonal communication, and conflict managemen. Experiential learning is stressed in upper level courses through the use of simulated clients, role playing and on-line simulations.
Law and Business (LAW)
Critical thinking and the application of legal knowledge are at the heart of all courses offered in the Law and Business major. Students are trained to identify and frame organizational problems from a legal perspective, but to develop business solutions. After finishing this program, you will be able to engage with and contribute to the growing needs of professionals who seek to ensure an organization’s regulatory and legal standards are met or exceeded.
Students will be well-positioned for work in both the private and public sectors, in specialties such as Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Policy, Governmental Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environment and Natural Resources.
Students planning to enter the Marketing Management Major must obtain a grade of at least 2.67 (B-) in MKT 100.
Marketing Management (MKT)
Marketing students learn to interpret and respond to customer needs better than the competition by analyzing consumer trends, competitive activity and other factors.
Marketers analyze consumer trends, competitive activity, and other external factors and use this information to develop strategic plans that determine the products and services the organization will offer, and how they will be priced, made available and promoted to customers. Governmental Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environment and Natural Resources.
Real Estate Management (REM)
Learn the skills that will allow you to flourish in the housing and commercial property arenas, such as real estate finance, property development, economics, sustainability and real estate law.
Real estate propels the local and national economy, and this major provides the expertise to excel in this bustling arena on both the housing and the commercial property side. You will study core subjects such as real estate finance, property development, economics, sustainability and real estate law. This flexible program allows you to customize your experience according to your own interests and career aspirations in real estate management.
School of Accounting and Finance
As a student in the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF), you will begin your first two years in the program as undeclared.
You have the option to choose betwen two (2) majors:
Accounting
Accredited by Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Ontario, our Accounting program offers an experiential learning curriculum that provides students with the in-demand and career-ready skills to succeed in the job market upon graduation.
Gain relevant real-world experience through our competitive co-op program – TRSM is just steps away from the Financial District and many co-op opportunities are a short walk from campus. You can also pursue your CPA Designation through a Professional Master's Diploma in Accounting.
Finance
Recognized by the CFA Institute, our Finance Program consists of a technical, practical and challenging curriculum that creates job-ready graduates.
As a Finance student, you can specialize in fields including personal financial planning (CFP), corporate financial management, or investment management. Finance graduates can move onto a variety of exciting careers in Toronto's Financial District – Canada's largest – just steps away from TRSM.
Picking Your Major: Easier Than You Think Recording
Don't Know Which Major to Choose?
Having trouble deciding on a major? Below are some helpful resources to help guide you towards making the the right decision for you!
The Business Career Hub (BCH) coordinates Co-op opportunities for students at TRSM. Check out their Hub Insights page, where you can see these majors applied to the real world. Stop by their office for a drop in (Office TRS 2-148)
Bottom Right: What Can I do with My Major?
Your Student Advisors are here to help! Book an appointment or come by the office for a drop-in session (Office TRS 1-004).
Undeclared SBM students, please contact asksbm.undeclared@torontomu.ca.
SAF students, please contact asksaf@torontomu.ca
How to Declare a Major (First Time)
To declare your major for the first time, you must do so on MyServiceHub:
- Login to your MyServiceHub Portal. Select Academic Records
- Click the Change Plan/Major menu item on the left.
- Click the Academic Program in blue text.
- Click the
besides Plan/Major. This shows the plans available to your program. You can select a plan by clicking the name of the plan. click Continue. - Verify that the new plan/major is correct. If the plan/major is not correct, click Select Different Major.
- Click Submit Application.
Change Your Mind on Your Major?
NOTE: There is a risk of delay in your graduation when changing majors in the middle of study. This is to ensure you have taken all courses needed to fulfill the requirements of your new major. Always consult with your student advisor before changing majors.
Changed your mind on a major? Another field of study caught your eye? Not a worry, you may still change your major!
MyServiceHub only allows students to declare their major once. To change your major afterwards, you must complete and submit a Plan Change Form. Please fill out the form and email it to the student advisor of the major you wish to switch into.
Example: Going from Entrepreneurship to Marketing? Email your completed form to asksbm.mkt@torontomu.ca.
Want to Switch into another TRSM Program?
Looking to switch into another program here at TRSM or at TMU? That may be a possibility!
Including the School of Business Management, TRSM offers 5 diverse undergraduate programs of studies. You may learn about the other programs offered below.
Unfortunately, a Plan Change Form or Declaring your major on MyServiceHub will not work for a program change. You will have to go through the TMU Admissions Process as a current TMU Student.
When applying for a new program here at TMU, be sure to review the application dates and whether a program is still accepting applications.
Book an appointment with your Student Advisor to further discuss how changing programs will affect your future studies here at TRSM.
Accounting and Finance (SAF)
Students will become well-versed in economic analysis and quantitative skills, which are essential to successful management decision-making in today’s fast-paced, global economy.
The EMS major is designed to meet the need for professionals with well-developed analytical and model-building skills. The EMS major also prepares you for graduate studies in a variety of business and economic fields.
Business Technology Management (BTM)
Organizations of all types and sizes rely on information and communication technologies to remain competitive. BTM graduates will learn how to analyze business needs, design appropriate technology-based processes and solutions, and communicate these effectively. They will learn to lead work-based teams, participate effectively in projects and understand best practices of organizational change.
Students will develop skills in interpersonal communications, collaboration, and leadership. Graduates will be ready for high demand jobs in business analysis, project management, sales, consulting, customer and supplier management, and marketing support.
Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM)
The Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management offers an integrated and balanced program of applied education for the development of future managers and leaders in the Canadian and International hospitality and tourism industries.
Students in HTM are required to complete a total of 1,000 hours of documented work experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. This enables students to be exposed to a range of professional settings and to observe and evaluate industry styles of management in action. This first-hand experience helps many students clarify their career goals before graduation.
Retail Management (RTM)
Great retail means designing great experiences for consumers, in-store, online, and everywhere in between. From food to fashion to your favourite product categories, the way we shop is changing. Be a part of shaping this dynamic industry while considering the many perspectives and opportunities you'll experience in the Retail Management program.