As a student considering UTSC Management, I’m sure you have already
heard lots of people saying it is a big transition from high school. You are
entering a bigger community, a more competitive environment and there will
be more resources available to you than you can imagine. I can tell you from my
experience,
THIS IS REALLY TRUE!
Therefore, participation is crucial to your success at UTSC.
Our business-oriented clubs in management (MGMT) not only will pave your road to the
future corporate world, it will really give you a life-changing experience. I am hereby presenting to you an overview of
some key contributions of a few
clubs within the management department throughout the 2012-2013 academic year.
Management and Economics Student Association (MESA)
MESA
is the largest departmental student association in UTSC; it holds various
annual initiatives for students to learn about particle business disciplines. MESA also helps develop
connections between the external corporate world with UTSC Management students.
Initiatives:
CA Fact Night
A networking event with Certified Accountants over 10
accounting firms, including the ‘BIG 4’. Students will be able to learn from
different professionals about possible career paths with different
designations. There was/is also an event called Marketing Fact Nights, to network with marketing professionals.
Live Conference
A two-day national business conference hosted by the UTSC.
Held in downtown Toronto, LIVE brings together
the brightest and most ambitious undergraduate business students from across Canada. LIVE
provides as a platform for delegates to explore their potential as future
business leaders.
MESA Gala, A Night To Remember
A formal ceremony at the end of the year to conclude all
the work MESA has done and to give credit to students with astonishing
achievement both socially and academically in previous year.
DECA
UTSC
DECA
UTSC was established in 2004 and represents the largest chapter offered by the
three University
of Toronto campuses. DECA
UTSC’s primary goal is to foster a platform of opportunity forth business
leaders of tomorrow by immersing them into an engaging, interactive network of
ambitious and passionate students that are inspired by each other’s successes
through conferences and competitions.
Initiatives:
DECA U Ontario Provincial
Competition
DECA UTSC is the only organization to provide
UTSC students with the opportunity to register and compete in the DECA U
Ontario Provincial Conference.
Inter U of T DECA
competition
A whole day DECA Conference exclusively for U of T
candidates held at UTSC. Preparing students for the DECA U Ontario Provincial
Conference and a good opportunity to establish friendships with candidates at
different U of T campuses.
The Campfire
A networking event with individuals from CMA Ontario and business professionals from
various industries.
Investment Society
An
exquisite student club tailored for students who are interested in financial
management and investment trading. Students can gain access to talk sessions by
financial experts in the three University
of Toronto Campuses
through an Investment Society membership.
Initiatives:
Bay Street 101
This is a joint event with MESA,
students attend to receive 1-on-1 feedback from
some of the industry's most successful executives. This year's team of industry
professionals boasts extensive knowledge on: career opportunities, investments,
derivatives, asset management.
Ultimate Trader
A semi-annual stock competition that offers students the
opportunity to compete in a real-world simulation of the stock market.
Passing the CFA
An information session is dedicated to the subject of CFA exam
strategies. It covers the do's and don’ts of how to prepare and how to write
the exam successfully.
The Co-operative Students’ Association (CSA)
The main goal
of CSA is to ensure students gain valuable experience through the co-operative
program offered exclusively at UTSC. CSA serve as a resource for any Co-op student
who requires information or guidance on any aspect of his or
her education.
Initiatives:
How
to Get into Co-op
An informative presentation on how to get
into this program. Such questions as what Co-op is to what is entailed in the Co-op
Work Term Preparation Course required to be taken by all Co-op students will be
answered.
CSA
Mixer
An
evening of networking, fun and food! This will be an informal way of building
contacts in the UTSC Coop community to ensure success in landing that coveted
coop position.
How
to Beef Up Your Resume
CSA will be presenting an
informative 1 hour workshop on what you can do to make your resume stand out
from the rest. Put on my experienced coop students – you will find out key
industry tips to ensure your resume is at the top of any employers’ list.
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I hope this will provide some
idea of the student clubs you can join in the UTSC Management community. Please
note that all the initiatives above by MESA, DECA UTSC, Investment Society and Co-operative Student Association, were offered in the 2012-2013 academic year.
Please visit the Useful Links on the Management Blog page for more details on
upcoming and future events.
Also keep in mind, there are several other management/business related clubs out there. (The Marketing Group, Women in Business, Chinese Management Association, Canadian Entrepreneur's Organization, etc). Explore opportunities and find a club that is right for you!
Ernest Tsang