Staffed by a faculty with many years of business management and teaching experience, and sound academic qualifications, the School of Business Management has become the largest undergraduate business school in Ontario. It supplies industry and government with intelligent, dedicated graduates who are practically oriented, immediately useful, and capable of further personal development whether through advanced formal education or by promotion to senior job responsibilities.

The program provides students with a specialization in their chosen vocation, a practical and comprehensive knowledge of all basic functions of business, an awareness of social, political, and economic issues facing contemporary society, a questioning attitude to encourage and assist change, an ability to employ analytical skills for decision-making, and a desire to continue to learn and develop. It is considered important that all students in the Business Management program demonstrate an ability to write in clear and correct English. A lack of competence in written work submitted may be reflected in the final grade. Further development of writing and communication skills can be obtained through the elective English and Communication courses in the third and fourth years.

The first two semesters are common to all students. The curriculum provides students with a general overview of business in society, introduces them to all the basic business functions, and develops their awareness of social, human and economic issues through the introduction of the liberal studies.

In third semester students enter their major in one of: Accounting, Economics and Management Science, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Global Management, Human Resources Management, Law and Business, or Marketing Management. The Accounting, Finance and Marketing Management Majors have specific entrance requirements which are outlined within the curriculum. In addition, students continue studies in general business courses and the liberal studies area to broaden their perspective. The specialization started in the third semester is continued throughout the program.

Plans are underway for the Marketing Department in the Ted Rogers School of Business Management to co-ordinate an interdisciplinary Minor in Sales Management and Service Quality. This Minor will provide students with the knowledge, skills and tools to manage customer relationships and to work effectively as a member of a sales team.

A limited number of students who have completed a three-year Business Administration diploma program with a minimum 'B' average from a recognized Community College, are admitted each year. These students are usually approved directly into the third year of the program. This opportunity is available on either a full- or part-time basis.

Through the student exchange program, an opportunity is provided for students to spend a semester studying abroad. International experience gained in this way places graduates at a significant advantage in the competitive global economy. The School has a total of 18 International partners within 12 countries, including universities in England, Holland, Italy, Scotland, France, Germany, and Australia.

Experience has shown that our graduates are well-equipped to offer valuable services to the business community. Many graduates will go into the business world and will find complete satisfaction in their progress to greater responsibilities. The students are not simply learning to react to business pressures. They are prepared to operate pro-actively. Students work in the classroom and on real-life projects, learning how the process of solving problems works. The professors immerse the students thoroughly in their disciplines and then add the dimension of experience making Business education at Ryerson more relevant in the business world.

Liberal Studies

Students must take three lower level liberal studies courses and three upper level liberal studies courses to graduate.

Liberal Studies - Direct Entry

Students must take three upper level liberal studies courses. If an upper level liberal studies course requires a prerequisite, students DO NOT have to apply for a transfer credit.

Minors

Students may pursue any Minor offered by Ryerson (with exceptions), and are eligible for only one Minor. Please refer to the Minors Policy section of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and restrictions.

The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Certificates

Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of possible restrictions. Please refer to the Curriculum Advising website at www.ryerson.ca/curriculumadvising for complete details.

PART-TIME DEGREE PROGRAM

The Ted Rogers School of Business Management offers its curriculum on a part-time evening basis. Please refer to the 2010-2011 Part-Time Undergraduate calendar.