We are happy to invite you to the 2012 Management Co-op Orientation, taking place on Saturday, September 8^th, 2012, from 12:30pm – 5:30pm. It will be a great chance to network with co-op staff and your fellow students. Details on Orientation are to follow in the coming weeks from Bobbi McFarlane, the Co-op Management Events and Administrative Coordinator.

In first year you will be required to participate in a non-credit, International Work Term Preparation Course (COPD08Y3), in addition to a full 5.0 credit course load. This course is designed to prepare you for the exciting challenges that you will encounter while completing your co-op work terms both abroad and in Canada.

This course is scheduled during your first two semesters in the Fall and Winter, and will take place once a week on Fridays at 12 noon for one hour.

This course will teach you key career skills in both domestic and international contexts, such as preparation for the job search, career planning and workplace skill development. Throughout the course you will learn from Co-op Coordinators, expert guests, senior students, and representatives from business and industry. It is also a great chance to build connections with other co-op students and develop a strong support network.

Some course topics include:

1. Networking
2. Cover letter & resume preparation
3. Interviewing skills
4. Application and recruitment process for co-op work terms
5. How to succeed on the job
6. Cross-cultural communication
7. Cultural norms in work life
8. Pre-departure and Health & Safety training when going abroad

As you are already aware, you must complete a total of 20.0 credits for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. The standard course load for a full-time student is 5.0 courses (2.5 credits) in each semester. You will be pre-enrolled in the required International Work Term Preparation Course for the Fall and Winter of your first year. You will need to select your core management courses, language courses, electives and tutorials beginning on July 16^th, 2012.

It is recommended that you select two of the four required language courses in your first year. Language courses for this program must all be completed in the same language. It is suggested that you select a language course related to the area in which you are interested in studying and working abroad. The language that you select should also be in modern day use, such as Spanish, French, German and Mandarin. Languages such as Latin and Ancient Greek are not recommended, as they may not be helpful for your time abroad. Please note that Spanish courses are only offered at the St. George Campus for the 2012/2013 Academic year.

Please refer to your 2012/2013 Registration Guide that you were given at “Ready, Set, Go”, for full details and instructions on selecting your courses and tutorials on ROSI (University of Toronto’s Course Selection Software). This guide is also available online here.

Below is a list of the courses that first year MIB students should enroll in, including the course lecture section, date and time. Since you are coming from a school system for which transfer credits are likely to be awarded, please adjust your course selection accordingly. You should not enroll in courses for which you will receive transfer credits or exclusions.

For transfer credit eligibility instructions, please click here for charts appropriate to your exams or programs.

Fall Semester 2012

Winter Semester 2013

To prepare for course enrolment, set up your access to ROSI as soon as possible by following the instructions listed below.   Once you have access to ROSI you will be able to view your pre-enrolled courses so you can plan the completion of your schedule, including selecting your language and/or elective courses as well as your tutorials. These additional courses can be selected on July 16^th at a specific time reserved for you.

On July 9^th, it is important for you to check your specific registration time on ROSI to know when on July 16^th you may select your courses. Go to www.rosi.utoronto.ca

Follow the instructions for first time users to login:

To log into the Student Web Service (SWS), you need to enter your Student Number and a Personal Identification Number (PIN). For your initial session, your PIN is based on your date of birth and is in the format YYMMDD. For example, if your birth date is April 17, 1992, your initial PIN would be 920417.

You will be required to change your initial PIN during your first session. On subsequent visits to the SWS, you would enter your most recent PIN that you have assigned yourself.

The cost of university study includes direct costs (tuition and co-op fees, books and equipment) and living costs while you are enrolled.

For a full course load (5 credits) in your first year, you can anticipate that your tuition fees for MIB will be the following:

Domestic students:  $5,695

International students:  $28,409

Management programs at UTSC, including MIB, have higher tuition fees in upper years (Years 2-4).  To view more details about tuition for Management students, please visit http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/link/students/fees13.htm.  If you are a domestic student, click on “Commerce/Business Administration” under the section titled “Domestic Students in Programs with Higher Fees in Upper Years.”  If you are an international student, click on “Commerce/Business Administration” under the section titled “International Students in Programs with Higher Fees in Upper Years.”

For more details on student tuition fees, please visit http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/link/students/fees13.htm.

Please note that campus and incidental fees are typically $1200 in addition to your tuition fees and cover student services on campus (e.g. Health and Wellness, Academic Advising, etc.).  

You will be able to obtain your precise fees (including co-op fees) information by viewing your student account on ROSI.

University fees are charged directly to your student account and can be paid at most Financial Institutions (bank). Payment can be made at any Canadian branch:

• Bank of Montreal
• CIBC
• TD Canada Trust
• HSBC Bank Canada
• Royal Bank
• Scotia Bank
• National Bank of Canada
• Most Credit Unions

Fees can also be paid by phone, ATM, or Internet banking at all institutions except HSBC Bank of Canada and National Bank of Canada.

If you need to make payment from outside Canada, here are three methods by which you may send money to the university. All payments must be accompanied by your name, student number and program of study:

Travelex Bank to Bank Transfer. This option allows students to pay the Canadian dollar payment in the currency of choice at a local bank at a competitive exchange rate and with NO transaction charges from Travelex or the University of Toronto.

Send a bank draft or money order in Canadian funds, payable to the 'University of Toronto'. Mail or courier payment to University of Toronto, Student Accounts 215 Huron Street, 3rd floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1A2.

Transfer funds from your bank to the University of Toronto bank account at the Royal Bank of Canada.Please note, with this method there may be some additional charges.

Please refer to pages 13-15 of the UTSC Registration Guide for further details on tuition fee payments.

Important:  Payments must be made by August 17, 2012 to maintain status in your courses.

Co-opFees

Co-op fees are payable in addition to tuition and incidental fees. Co-op fees relate to costs associated with the administration of work terms and are calculated in accordance with Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and University of Toronto policies.

The payment of co-op fees is spread over 8 semesters. The co-op fees are payable in each of the first 8 semesters (Fall, Winter, Summer) in which you are enrolled in courses or on a work term. Once your 8 fees are paid, no additional co-op fees will be charged, however, you will continue to receive all of the services provided to you by the Co-op Office for the remainder of your degree.

MIB Co-op Fees Schedule for 2012/13

Domestic: eight (8) payments of $588
International: eight (8) payments of $740

Please note that co-op fees for MIB are higher due to the increase in costs associated with the administration and customization of service pertaining to facilitating work terms and study terms abroad.

Please visit http://mgmtcoop.utsc.utoronto.ca/students/fees for further information on co-op fees.

Scholarships are currently being explored to assist students financially when going abroad. Scholarship funding will be determined based on individual financial need. You will also be earning a salary to help offset costs incurred in the program. Typical salaries for Domestic work terms fall within the range of $14 to $20 per hour ($8,000 to $12,000 per work term). Further information pertaining to co-op fees and salaries will be provided to you in the International Work Term Preparation Course.

As we have provided you with information on course selection for your first year, we would also like to give you a preview of what your academic schedule could look like throughout your 4-year degree. This sample schedule is available on page 5 of this document, and is designed to provide you with the list of courses that you will be taking in the upper years of the MIB program.

Please note that four (4) of your required electives must be used towards your language requirement.

It is recommended that you take one of your language courses while studying abroad.

Students can apply directly from high school. The MIB program admits students directly from high school.

No. Enrolment in this program is limited, and students may only apply directly from secondary school. MIB has a structured course schedule, and much of the preparation for the international study and work terms begins in the first year.

The MIB Admissions Process is rigorous and involves the completion of a supplementary application form and interview. In order to be considered as an applicant for this highly competitive program, students must have an academic grade achievement in the high 80’s to low 90’s.

The ideal profile of a student who we are looking to admit into this program includes the following:

• A global mindset with strong demonstrated interest to pursue international business
• Demonstrated commitment, leadership, communication, drive, and problem-solving skills to thrive abroad
• High academic standing (required courses: Calculus & Vectors, Advanced Functions and English)
• Demonstrated previous work, volunteer and extra-curricular experiences
• Demonstrated previous experience with international relations/affairs is considered an asset.

Admission to all of the programs offered by UTSC's Department of Management are very competitive. If you are not admitted to the MIB program, you may be considered for an alternate offer for one of UTSC's other management programs. An alternate offer is given in recognition of your achievement and indicates that you are a competitive, valued candidate for the selected program.

Yes, in order to remain in the MIB program, you must maintain a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 2.5.

U of T has 150 partner universities in 50 different countries. Your study term will be completed at one of these approved partner universities located in the following countries/regions: Hong Kong, Singapore, UK, Germany, France, and Sweden. Students who have a strong preference for a different country/location may speak with the program Coordinator about alternate options. Please see this listing for a complete list of partner universities.

The location of international placements will vary according to student interest, availability of positions, the practicality and safety of an area, and established international relationships with employers. It is likely that your study abroad and work term abroad will be in the same location.

The Management Co-op Office will offer a range of employment opportunities for students with different goals and interests.

To name a few, some of the businesses that students will have the opportunity to work at include international banks, marketing firms, consulting firms, audit firms and accounting firms.

A sample of employers and possible placement positions can be viewed at Work Abroad Resources page

Students will typically complete the study and work terms in the same location. In most cases, students will complete the study term first. In doing so, students will be able to utilize the services provided by U of T’s international partner universities to help ease the transition from study abroad to full-time employment. This is also a more cost-effective way to fulfill the study and work abroad requirements.

MIB students will have support and guidance from the Management Co-op Office and International Student Centre while they are planning their placements abroad. The MIB program has established country specific relationships that will be encouraged for MIB students. However, MIB students can consider alternate countries that they wish to go to and the types of work placements that interest them, and then work with the Co-op Office and International Student Centre to coordinate these placements.

With most programs offered through CIE, you will still be registered as a U of T student. As such, you remain eligible to receive many of the loans, scholarships and bursaries open to regular U of T students. For example, if you are normally eligible for OSAP, you will continue to be eligible for OSAP and any scholarships and bursaries while on exchange.

Additional funding options are listed on the Centre for International Experience website.

One major advantage of the co-op program is that you will earn a full-time salary during your work terms. Domestic Management Co-op placements tend to be well-paid, but wages may vary depending on location and company. Some U of T funding may also be available to help supplement your co-op income.

The Management Co-op Office and International Student Centre have processes and resources in place to help students find housing and accommodations for when they go abroad. U of T has strong relationships with its partner universities abroad, and MIB students will have access to many of these universities’ resources. For example, if you complete your international study and work terms consecutively, the university you attend for your study term can help you find off-campus housing. Some universities may also have on-campus residences in which students can stay during both their study and work terms.

You must complete at least 7.0 credits prior to the commencement of your first work term, which is a domestic placement.

No. At least one work term must be completed domestically.

Your first work term will begin as early as the Fall or Winter of your second year. Your international study and work terms will take place in your third year. You must, however, end your program with a study term at UTSC.

No, as an MIB student you are completing your B.B.A. degree with a Specialist in International Business. While your International Business program has specific requirements and will be your only specialist program, the overall B.B.A. degree requires that you complete some courses in all areas of business including accounting, finance, marketing, human resources and economics. You may choose to use your electives to pursue additional courses in any of these business subjects.