Double Degree Programs


The Double Degree programs create an accelerated pathway for students who would otherwise have to complete two separate Specialist programs. Students are required to complete a total of 25.0 credits, and can complete both undergraduate programs and degrees within five years, without compromising their learning experience.

  1. The Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, in partnership with the Department of Management offers the following Double Degree programs:
    • Double Degree: BBA, Specialist Program in Management and Finance/Honours BSc, Specialist Program in Statistics, Quantitative Finance Stream
    • Double Degree: BBA, Specialist (Co-op) Program in Management and Finance/Honours BSc, Specialist (Co-op) Program in Statistics, Quantitative Finance Stream
  2. The Department of English, in partnership with the Department of Psychology, offers the following Double Degree program:
    • Double Degree: Honours BA, Specialist program in English/Honours BSc, Specialist program in Psychology

Double Degree Programs

DOUBLE DEGREE: HONOURS BA, SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN ENGLISH / HONOURS BSc, SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN PSYCHOLOGY

This Double Degree program creates an accelerated pathway for students who would otherwise have to complete two separate Specialist programs and two separate degrees. It will provide students with a thorough, interdisciplinary education in both literary studies and Psychology. The Double Degree program takes advantage of existing synergies to allow students to complete both undergraduate programs and degrees within five years, without compromising on the core requirements of either program.

Enrolment Requirements

Enrolment in the Double Degree is limited. Students may apply after completing a minimum of 4.0 credits including ENGA01H3, ENGA02H3, PSYA01H3 and PSYA02H3. A final grade of at least 75% is required in each of PSYA01H3 and PSYA02H3. Students should apply to the program before they have completed 7.5 credits; however, students who have completed between 7.5 and 10.0 credits may apply to the program on a case-by-case basis by petitioning the program supervisor. Students who have completed more than 10.0 credits may not apply to the program. Application for admission will be made to the Office of the Registrar through ACORN in March/April and June/July.

Program Requirements
This program requires the completion of 25.0 credits, including at least 7.0 credits at the C-level and at least 3.5 credits at the D-level.

Psychology Courses (10.5 credits)

1. Introduction to Psychology (1.0 credit):
PSYA01H3 Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
PSYA02H3 Introduction to Clinical, Developmental, Personality and Social Psychology

2. Laboratory Methods (1.5 credits):
PSYB70H3 Methods in Psychological Science
PSYC70H3 Advanced Research Methods Laboratory
and 0.5 credit from among the following:
- PSYC06H3 Psychophysiology Laboratory
- [PSYC71H3 or (PSYC11H3) Social Psychology Laboratory]
- [PSYC72H3 or (PSYC26H3) Developmental Psychology Laboratory]
- [PSYC74H3 or (PSYC05H3) Human Movement Laboratory]
- [PSYC75H3 or (PSYC58H3) Cognitive Psychology Laboratory]
- [PSYC76H3 or (PSYC04H3) Brain Imaging Laboratory]

3. Statistical Methods (1.0 credit):
PSYB07H3 Data Analysis in Psychology
[PSYC08H3 Advanced Data Analysis in Psychology or PSYC09H3 Applied Multiple Regression in Psychology]

4. PSYC02H3 Scientific Communication in Psychology (0.5 credit)

5. PSYC85H3 History of Psychology (0.5 credit)

6. Breadth in Psychology at the B-level and C-level (4.5 credits):
Students are required to take 2.5 credits at the B-level or C-level from one of the two content groups listed below, and 2.0 credits from the other group:
(a) Social and Developmental (PSY courses listed in the 10- and 20-series)
(b) Perception, Cognition and Physiology (PSY courses listed in the 50- and 60-series)

7. Seminars in Psychology at the D-level (1.0 credit):
Students must take 0.5 credit from each grouping below:
(a) Social and Developmental (PSY courses listed in the 10- and 20-series)
(b) Perception, Cognition and Physiology (PSY courses listed in the 50- and 60-series)

8. Additional 0.5 credit in Psychology at the C-level (0.5 credit)

English Courses (10.0 credits)
Of the 10.0 credits, at least 3.0 credits must be at the C-level and 1.5 credits at the D-level.

1. All of the following (2.5 credits):
ENGA01H3 What is Literature?
ENGA02H3 Critical Writing About Literature
ENGB27H3 Charting Literary History I
ENGB28H3 Charting Literary History II
ENGC15H3 Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism

2. 1.5 additional credits from courses whose content is pre-1900 (1.5 credits):
*See the English Course List for pre-1900 courses

3. 0.5 credit in Canadian Literature (0.5 credits):
*See the English Course List for courses in Canadian Literature

4. 5.5 additional credits in English

Notes:
1.Students may count no more than one of the following courses towards the Specialist requirements:
- ENGB35H3 Children's Literature
- (ENGB36H3) Detective Fiction
- (ENGB41H3) Science Fiction
2. The following courses do not count towards any English programs: ENG100H, ENG185Y.

Additional Psychology/English Courses (2.0 credits)
Students must complete a further 2.0 credits. Courses selected to complete this component can be in either English or Psychology or a combination of the two.

1. 1.0 credit at the C- or D-level in PSY and/or ENG courses

2. Capstone Requirement (1.0 credit)
Students must choose one of the options listed below:
ENGD26Y3 Independent Studies in Creative Writing: Poetry
ENGD27Y3 Independent Studies in Creative Writing: Prose
ENGD28Y3 Independent Studies in Creative Writing: Special Topics
ENGD98Y3 Senior Essay and Capstone Seminar
PSYD98Y3 Thesis in Psychology

 

DOUBLE DEGREE: BBA, SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE / HONOURS BSc, SPECIALIST PROGRAM IN STATISTICS, QUANTITATIVE FINANCE STREAM

Academic Directors:
S. Ahmed Email: mgmtss.utsc@utoronto.ca (BBA)
S. Damouras Email: sotirios.damouras@utoronto.ca (BSc)

This Double Degree program combines the Specialist Program in Management and Finance and the Specialist Program in Statistics, Quantitative Finance stream. Students completing the Double Degree program will qualify to graduate with two-degree designations – the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and the Honours Bachelor of Science (BSc), assuming all other degree criteria are met.

Enrolment Requirements

Enrolment in this Double Degree program is limited.

1. Students applying directly from high school are admitted on the basis of academic performance. They must have completed Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, and Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors. Applicants must also submit a Supplementary Application Form.

Course Guidelines for Students Admitted to the Double Degree Program Directly from High School
Students must complete the following courses in their first year of study: MGEA02H3, MGEA06H3, MATA22H3, MATA31H3, MATA37H3, MATA67H3/CSCA67H3, MGAB01H3, MGAB02H3, MGHA12H3, MGMA01H3 and MGTA38H3.

2. Students already pursuing a BBA program and degree may apply to enter the Double Degree program. The application can be made before the end of the Winter semester and/or before the end of the Summer semester. Application for admission will be considered only for the round during which the student has made the Subject POSt request. Students considering switching to the Double Degree program should consult with the program supervisors as soon as possible.

The minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for admission is calculated for each application period, and is based on University of Toronto courses only. Decisions are made when all grades have been received.

Students must have completed at least 5.0 credits (none of which can be designated as CR/NCR), including: MGEA02H3, MGEA06H3, MGAB01H3, MGAB02H3, MGTA38H3, MATA22H3, MGHA12H3/(MGHB12H3), MATA31H3, MATA37H3, and MATA67H3/CSCA67H3.

Students who have taken MATA34H3 or [[MATA32H3 or MATA30H3] and [MATA33H3 or MATA36H3]] instead of [MATA31H3 and MATA37H3] can still apply to the Double Degree program if they are taking or plan to take MATA37H3 at the time of application and could receive admission conditional on their grade in MATA37H3 being above a threshold to be specified each year.

Notes:

  1. Students MUST complete the pre-requisite of MATA67H3/CSCA67H3 in order to take MATA37H3.
  2. MATA34H3 is not a substitute for MATA31H3. Students who have completed MATA34H3 will be required to take MATA31H3 as an Extra (EXT) course before taking MATA37H3.

Students may apply until they have completed up to 10.0 credits. Students who have completed more than 10.0 credits will not be admitted to the Double Degree program. For those who apply with more than 5.0 credits, their CGPA at the time of application will be calculated with more weight assigned to the required courses listed under the 5.0 credits. 

CGPA Requirement to Remain in the Double Degree (Specialist Programs)

In order to remain in the Double Degree, students must maintain a CGPA of 2.0 or higher after having attempted at least 4.0 credits. Students whose CGPA falls below 2.1 (but not below 2.0) will have the opportunity to move to either the non Co-op BBA Specialist Program in Management and Finance, or the non Co-op BSc Specialist Program in Statistics, Quantitative Finance stream. If they choose to stay in the Double Degree program and their CGPA falls below 2.0, they will be removed from the Double Degree program. Students removed from the program for this reason may request re-instatement if they complete at least 2.0 credits (none of which can be designated as CR/NCR) in the following session and raise their CGPA to at least 2.0. This opportunity will be provided only once.

Program Requirements
The Double Degree program requires the completion of 25.0 credits. 21.5 credits are core program requirements as listed below, and 3.5 further credits are required to complete degree requirements. 

NOTE: Students who have taken STAB52H3 and STAB57H3 and then transfer to any other BBA program must also take MGEB12H3 to fulfill the program requirements.

1. Communications requirement (0.5 credit)
MGTA38H3 Management Communications

2. Management requirements (5.0 credits)
MGAB01H3 Introductory Financial Accounting I
MGAB02H3 Introductory Financial Accounting II
MGAB03H3 Introductory Management Accounting
MGHB02H3 Managing People and Groups in Organizations
MGHA12H3/(MGHB12H3) Human Resource Management
MGHC02H3 Management Skills
MGMA01H3 Principles of Marketing
MGMB01H3 Marketing Management
MGOC10H3 Analysis for Decision-Making
MGOC20H3 Operations Management: A Mathematical Approach

3. Science requirements (9.0 credits)
CSCA08H3 Introduction to Computer Science I
MATA67H3/CSCA67H3 Discrete Mathematics
CSCC37H3 Introduction to Numerical Algorithms for Computational Mathematics
MATA22H3 Linear Algebra I for Mathematical Sciences
MATA31H3 Calculus I for Mathematical Sciences
MATA37H3 Calculus II for Mathematical Sciences
MATB24H3 Linear Algebra II
MATB41H3 Techniques of the Calculus of Several Variables I
MATB42H3 Techniques of the Calculus of Several Variables II
MATB44H3 Differential Equations I
MATB61H3 Linear Programming and Optimization
MATC46H3 Differential Equations II
STAB52H3 An Introduction to Probability
STAB57H3 An Introduction to Statistics
STAC62H3 Probability and Stochastic Processes I
STAC67H3 Regression Analysis
STAD37H3 Multivariate Analysis
STAD57H3 Time Series Analysis

4. Economics requirements (2.0 credits)
MGEA02H3 Introduction to Microeconomics: A Mathematical Approach
MGEA06H3 Introduction to Macroeconomics: A Mathematical Approach
MGEB02H3 Price Theory: A Mathematical Approach
MGEB06H3 Macroeconomic Theory and Policy: A Mathematical Approach

5. Finance requirements (3.0 credits)
MGFB10H3 Principles of Finance
MGFC10H3 Intermediate Finance
[MGFC30H3 Introduction to Derivatives Markets or STAB41H3 Financial Derivatives]
MGFC35H3/(MGFD10H3) Investments
STAC70H3 Statistics and Finance I
STAD70H3 Statistics and Finance II

6. At least four courses (2.0 credits) from:
MGEC71H3 Money and Banking
MGFC20H3 Personal Financial Management
MGFC45H3 Portfolio Management: Theory & Practice
MGFC50H3 International Financial Management
MGFC60H3 Financial Statement Analysis & Security Valuation
MGFD15H3 Special Topics in Finance: Private Equity
MGFD25H3 Financial Technologies and Applications (FinTech) 
MGFD30H3 Risk Management
MGFD40H3 Investor Psychology and Behavioural Finance
MGFD50H3 Mergers and Acquisitions: Theory and Practice
MGFD60H3 Financial Modeling and Trading Strategies
MGFD70H3 Advanced Financial Management

NOTE: In selecting options and electives, students should refer to the guidelines for program breadth and depth found in section 6A.2 (Degree Requirements) of the Calendar.

DOUBLE DEGREE: BBA, SPECIALIST (CO-OPERATIVE) PROGRAM IN MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE / HONOURS BSc, SPECIALIST (CO-OPERATIVE) PROGRAM IN STATISTICS, QUANTITATIVE FINANCE STREAM

Assistant Director: P. Brown (416-287-7421)  Email: mgmtcoop.utsc@utoronto.ca
Management Co-op Academic Director: S. Ahmed  E-mail: mgmtss.utsc@utoronto.ca
Double Degree in Quantitative Finance and Statistics Co-op Supervisor of Studies: S. Damouras  E mail: sotirios.damouras@utoronto.ca 

Academic Directors:
S. Ahmed Email: mgmtss.utsc@utoronto.ca (BBA)
S. Damouras Email: sotirios.damouras@utoronto.ca  (BSc)

Program Director: C. Arsenault E-mail: mgmtcoop.utsc@utoronto.ca

The Double Degree program combines the Specialist (Co-operative) Program in Management and Finance and the Specialist (Co-operative) Program in Statistics, Quantitative Finance stream. Students completing the Double Degree program will qualify to graduate with two degree designations – the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and the Honours Bachelor of Science (BSc), assuming all other degree criteria are met.

The Double Degree program is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program that combines academic studies with paid work terms in public and private enterprises. Depending on their needs and abilities, students work in areas such as finance, insurance, data analytics, accounting, consulting, business intelligence, marketing, policy, strategic planning and entrepreneurship. The Double Degree program will equip students with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, and develop the business and quantitative skills required to function in them.

The Double Degree program operates on a trimester schedule, featuring three terms (Fall, Winter and Summer) in each Calendar year. Students work or study in all three terms for five years, or until graduation requirements are met. It requires 11 four-month terms of study and 3 four-month work terms.

Enrolment Requirements

Enrolment in the Double Degree program is limited.

1. Students applying directly from high school are admitted on the basis of academic performance. They must have completed Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, and Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors. Applicants must also submit a Supplementary Application Form.

Course Guidelines for Students Admitted to Double Degree Program Directly from High School:

Students must complete the following courses in their first year of study: MGEA02H3, MGEA06H3, MATA22H3, MATA31H3, MATA37H3, MATA67H3/CSCA67H3, MGAB01H3, MGAB02H3, MGHA12H3, MGMA01H3 and MGTA38H3.

2. Students already pursuing a BBA program and degree may apply to enter this Double Degree program. The application can be made before the end of the Winter semester and/or before the end of the Summer semester. Application for admission will be considered only for the round during which the student has made the Subject POSt request. Students considering switching to the Double Degree program should consult with the program supervisors as soon as possible.

The minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for Program admission is calculated for each application period, and is based on University of Toronto courses only. Decisions are made when all grades have been received.

Students must have completed at least 5.0 credits (none of which can be designated as CR/NCR), including: MGEA02H3, MGEA06H3, MGAB01H3, MGAB02H3, MGHA12H3, MGTA38H3, MATA22H3, MATA31H3, MATA37H3, and MATA67H3/CSCA67H3.

Students who have taken MATA34H3 or [[MATA32H3 or MATA30H3] and [MATA33H3 or MATA36H3]] instead of [MATA31H3 and MATA37H3] can still apply to the Double Degree program if they are taking or plan to take MATA37H3 at the time of application and could receive admission conditional on their grade in MATA37H3 being above a threshold to be specified each year.

Notes:

  1. Students MUST complete the pre-requisite of MATA67H3/CSCA67H3 in order to take MATA37H3.
  2. MATA34H3 is not a substitute for MATA31H3. Students who have completed MATA34H3 will be required to take MATA31H3 as an Extra (EXT) course before taking MATA37H3. 

Students may apply until they have completed up to 10.0 credits. Students who have completed more than 10.0 credits will not be able to apply to the Double Degree Program. For those who apply with more than 5.0 credits, their CGPA at the time of application will be calculated with more weight assigned to the required courses listed under the 5.0 credits.

Applicants must submit a resume and covering letter to the Management Co-op Office during the limited Subject POSt request period outlined on the Office of the Registrar website.  For information on what to include in your resume and covering letter, visit the Management Co-op website. An interview may also be required.

CGPA Requirement to Remain in the Double Degree Co-op Program

Students must maintain a CGPA of 2.5 or higher. Students whose CGPA falls below 2.5 will be placed on probation. Students on probation will be reinstated to the Double Degree program if they complete at least 2.0 credits (none of which can be designated as CR/NCR) in the following session and raise their CGPA to at least 2.5. Students who cannot get out of probation in two consecutive sessions, or whose CGPA falls below 2.3, will be removed from the Double Degree Co-op Program. Students removed from the Double Degree (Specialist Co-op Programs) can pursue the Double Degree (Specialist Programs), or one of its non Co-op constituent programs (i.e., the BBA Specialist Program in Management and Finance, or the BSc Specialist Program in Statistics, Quantitative Finance stream).

Program Requirements
The Double Degree program requires the completion of 25.0 credits. 21.5 credits are core program requirements as listed below, and 3.5 further credits are required to complete degree requirements. 

NOTE: Students who have taken STAB53H3 and STAB57H3 and then transfer to any other BBA program must also take MGEB12H3 to fulfill the program requirements. 

1. Communications requirement (0.5 credit)
MGTA38H3 Management Communications

2. Management requirements (5.0 credits)
MGAB01H3 Introductory Financial Accounting I
MGAB02H3 Introductory Financial Accounting II
MGAB03H3 Introductory Management Accounting
[MGHB02H3 Managing People and Groups in Organizations
MGHA12H3 /(MGHB12H3) Human Resource Management
MGHC02H3 Management Skills
MGMA01H3 Principles of Marketing
MGMB01H3 Marketing Management
MGOC10H3 Analysis for Decision-Making
MGOC20H3 Operations Management: A Mathematical Approach

3. Science requirements (9.0 credits)
CSCA08H3 Introduction to Computer Science I
MATA67H3/CSCA67H3 Discrete Mathematics
CSCC37H3 Introduction to Numerical Algorithms for Computational Mathematics
MATA22H3 Linear Algebra I for Mathematical Sciences
MATA31H3 Calculus I for Mathematical Sciences
MATA37H3 Calculus II for Mathematical Science
MATB24H3 Linear Algebra II
MATB41H3 Techniques of the Calculus of Several Variables I
MATB42H3 Techniques of the Calculus of Several Variables II
MATB44H3 Differential Equations I
MATB61H3 Linear Programming and Optimization
MATC46H3 Differential Equations II
STAB52H3 An Introduction to Probability
STAB57H3 An Introduction to Statistics
STAC62H3 Probability and Stochastic Processes I
STAC67H3 Regression Analysis
STAD37H3 Multivariate Analysis
STAD57H3 Time Series Analysis

4. Economics requirements (2.0 credits)
MGEA02H3 Introduction to Microeconomics: A Mathematical Approach
MGEA06H3 Introduction to Macroeconomics: A Mathematical Approach
MGEB02H3 Price Theory: A Mathematical Approach
MGEB06H3 Macroeconomic Theory and Policy: A Mathematical Approach

5. Finance requirements (3.0 credits)
MGFB10H3 Principles of Finance
MGFC10H3 Intermediate Finance
[MGFC30H3 Introduction to Derivatives Markets or STAB41H3 Financial Derivatives]
MGFC35H3/(MGFD10H3) Investments
STAC70H3 Statistics and Finance I
STAD70H3 Statistics and Finance II

6. At least four courses (2.0 credits) from:
MGEC71H3 Money and Banking
MGFC20H3 Personal Financial Management
MGFC45H3 Portfolio Management: Theory & Practice 
MGFC50H3 International Financial Management
MGFC60H3 Financial Statement Analysis & Security Valuation
MGFD15H3 Special Topics in Finance: Private Equity
MGFD25H3 Financial Technologies and Applications (FinTech) 
MGFD30H3 Risk Management
MGFD40H3 Investor Psychology and Behavioural Finance
MGFD50H3 Mergers and Acquisitions: Theory and Practice
MGFD60H3 Financial Modeling and Trading Strategies
MGFD70H3 Advanced Financial Management

NOTE: In selecting options and electives, students should refer to the guidelines for program breadth and depth found in section 6A.2 (Degree Requirements) of the Calendar.


Co-op Work Term Requirements

All Double Degree program Co-op students must take MGTA38H3 prior to commencement of their first work term. Students are advised to consult regularly with the Academic Supervisors, or the Program Director, if they have questions regarding course selection and scheduling. It is however the students' individual responsibility to ensure that they have completed the correct courses to make them eligible for each work term and that they have correctly completed program and degree requirements for graduation.

Students who apply after the first year and are successful in receiving a June offer will be expected to complete a Co-op Advancing Your Career Exploration (AYCE) course beginning in the third week of June, and continuing throughout the summer.

To compete for a work term a student must maintain a 2.5 CGPA, and must have completed:

  1. For the first work term:
    1. 7.0 credits, including: MGEA02H3, MGEA06H3, MGAB01H3, MGAB02H3, MGHA12H3/(MGHB12H3), MGMA01H3, MGTA38H3, MATA22H3, MATA31H3 and MATA37H3.
    2. The Management Co-op Advancing Your Career Exploration Courses (AYCE): [COPB11H3 and COPB12H3] or COPB10Y3
  2. For the second work term: 9.0 credits.
  3. For the third work term: 11.0 credits.

For information on fees, status in Co-op programs, and certification of completion of Co-op programs, see Section 6B.5 of this Calendar.

 

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