University of Toronto

Overview

The Finance and Economics Specialist program at the University of Toronto provides a comprehensive education that merges rigorous economics principles with finance-oriented coursework. This program is designed to cultivate strong analytical and decision-making skills, equipping students with a deep understanding of market dynamics, corporate financial strategies, and risk evaluation. Drawing on resources from both Rotman Commerce and the Faculty of Arts & Science, students gain invaluable insights into the financial world.

What You'll Study

The curriculum is structured to progress from foundational quantitative and economic training to advanced topics in finance and market analysis. Students must complete required courses from Rotman Commerce along with additional non-RSM courses to meet the credit distribution criteria.

Indicative course areas include:

• Management
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Calculus and Linear Algebra for Commerce
• Calculus with Proofs
• Analysis
• Financial Markets and Capital Market Theory
• Corporate Finance and Investments
• Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
• Fixed Income Securities
• Risk Management
• Futures and Options
• International Finance

Credit distribution rules:

• Students must complete a minimum of 8.0 credits in RSM courses and 8.0 credits in non-RSM courses.
• MGT100H1 is considered equivalent to RSM100H1 and counts as 0.5 credit toward the RSM requirement.
• Students may enroll in only one Rotman Commerce Specialist program.

Assessment: Course grades and program completion requirements are established by Rotman Commerce and the Faculty of Arts & Science.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA requirements explicitly stated for this program. However, prospective students should ensure they meet the general admission criteria set by the University of Toronto.

English language proficiency requirements may include:

• Duolingo English Test: A minimum score of 120
• TOEFL IBT: A minimum score of 89
• PTE Academic: A minimum score of 60

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