Explore our exciting electives
With the Course Intention period approaching, you’re probably trying to figure out what classes you’re going to take in the new school year. While you might have a tendency to take electives that are related to your major or minor, there are also a number of hidden gems that you may be unaware of that are worth considering.
F2022/W2023 Course intention period
March 9 - 16, 2022
Adjustment period
May 11 to 13, 2022
Here’s your opportunity to learn outside of the box and try something new:
Manage a real investment fund
Here’s your chance to get hands-on experience in equity research, analysis, selection and management by working with a real money portfolio – TRSM’s Student Managed Investment Fund. You’ll also be able to learn first-hand about issues related to governance, compliance and equity and diversity by doing so.
* Students have to apply for entrance to these courses. Acceptance will be based on a combination of grades, courses, life and work experience and other attributes.
From Banking to Bitcoin: Innovating finance with technology
Innovations in the banking industry, blockchain technology and cryptocurrency as a new class of assets and machine learning methods to solve financial problems are three main areas of Financial Technology (FinTech). Learn how they are changing the landscape of the traditional financial industry and the future of the sector.
- FIN 699 – Introduction to FinTech
The growing field of Islamic Finance
Government agencies, commercial banks and individual firms have become more active in issuing Islamic compliant securities, and the demand for these securities has increased tremendously. Here’s your chance to learn about the growing field of Islamic Finance, how it compares to conventional Finance and where it is practiced around the world.
- FIN 205 - Islamic Finance
Going global: Managing sustainable companies
With global issues such as climate change, growing mega-cities and rapidly changing technology, companies today face challenges operating in a sustainable way internationally. Learn about how companies can be sustainable in a global setting and the new frameworks and tools needed to support sustainable development.
The dynamic world of family businesses
Are you interested in family businesses? Ever wonder what makes them tick, or how they may be different? Organized around case studies, this course will prepare you for the relevant world of family businesses, strengthen your analysis and presentation skills and give you the chance to represent Toronto Met in an international case competition.
- ENT 620 - Current Issues in Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Family Businesses
Design your thinking, design your life
Do you need help figuring out complex problems? Design Thinking has become a key solution. Not only will you learn the major, global Design Thinking methods and tools to help you develop a Design Thinking Mindset, but you can also apply these principles to design your life and career.
- ENT 401 - Design Thinking Experience
Build your own Shopify business
Have you ever wanted to create your own store on Shopify? Now you have the chance. Learn how retailers are using innovative and emerging technologies throughout all parts of their business and get access to your own Shopify account to build an eCommerce store.
- RMG 918 - Retail IT: Case Studies of Best Practices
Real estate development uncovered
Interested in discovering how new real estate properties are created? Here’s your opportunity to better understand the real estate development process and get trained in feasibility and market analysis techniques. You will also have the chance to hear from guest speakers in the industry discussing specific real estate developments.
- REM 500 - Real Estate Development and Project Management
Exploring sustainability in real estate
With global pressures to reduce our collective impact on the planet, urban planning and community development have become more sustainable. Learn about issues such as the value of biodiversity, water systems and quality in urban areas and suburban sprawl, as well as concepts related to “green development.”
- REM 420 - Sustainability in Real Estate