Major Decisions? Minor Problems! How to choose your Subject POSt Management, Commerce, Business Presented by The Office of the Registrar & The Career Centre 2012-2013 Your Keys to Subject POSt Selection! Academic Programs Understand Your Degree Requirements Tools & Resources What is a program of study (POSt?) Degree Requirements: BCOM/BBA Student Services-Help What program combinations may I select? Degree Check Registration Guide Selecting Programs: When, Where and How? Program Check Requesting Graduation Academic Calendar UTM Mobile App Important Dates ROSI What is a POSt? A POSt is a Program of Study. Specialists • Consists of 9.0 to 16.0 credits • Includes at least 4.0 300/400 level credits, of which 1.0 must be a 400 level credit Majors • Consists of 6.0 to 8.5 credits • Includes at least 2.0 300/400 level credits Minors • Consists of 4.0-4.5 credits • Includes at least 1.0 300/400 level credit Program of Study 1 specialist or 2 majors or 1 major + 2 minors • Programs of study are requested after successful completion of 4.0 UTM credits • Students wishing to change their area(s) of study are free to do during any request period • Some programs have entry requirements which include specific 1st year prerequisites and cumulative grade point average (CGPA) – check the Academic Calendar for detailed information • All students are responsible for completing a program completion check with their undergraduate advisor of each program area Combining Programs of Study Minimum Program Requirements: • 1 Specialist or • 2 Majors or • 1 Major plus 2 Minors • Students may combine up to 3 POSts • The discipline area of the POSt(s) will determine your degree type Maximum Program Combinations: • 1 Specialist, 1 Major and 1 Minor • 2 Specialists and 1 Minor • 2 Majors and 1 Minor • 1 Specialist and 2 Minors • 1 Major and 2 Minors Choosing your Program of Study • Follow your interests and abilities and explore related POSts • Apply to more than one program as a safety measure • Even if you don’t meet the requirements for your program(s) of choice, you must still register in another program(s) – usually Type 1 program(s) • IMPORTANT: If you do not register for a minimum combination of POSts, you will not be able to register for courses on ROSI Types of Programs Type 1-Unlimited Enrolment • eg. Major in History Type 2-Limited Enrolment • Requirement as published in the Academic Calendar Type 3-Limited Enrolment • Requirements as published in the Calendar • CGPA requirements based on applicant pool • Additional information/interview may be required • eg. Specialist in Forensic Science-Chemistry Subject POSt Enrolment Dates Type 1 Programs • Enrol at any time after completion of 4.0 credits • Please check the 2013-2014 Returning Students Registration Guide (available online March 15th, 2013) • Type 1 programs have no enrolment requirements other than the completion of 4.0 credits minimum and do not require departmental approval to become active Subject POSt Enrolment Dates Type 2 & Type 3 Programs First Request Period • Enrolment Period: March 18 - May 5, 2013 • Accept invitations: May 24 - August 2, 2013 Who should apply? • Students completing 4.0 credits by the end of the winter 2013 session (April 2013) Second Request Period-Does not apply to BCOM/MGT/BUS How to Apply Apply for your program(s) on ROSI: • Select “Subject POSts” from the main menu then “add a Subject POSt” • Enter the appropriate program code(s), which can be found in the Academic Calendar and Registration Guide (ie. ERMAJ1478) • For Type 1 programs, once you have submitted your request the “status” column beside the Subject POSt code will say “Active” • For Type 2 and Type 3 programs, the “status” column beside the Subject POSt code will say “Requested” Accept/Decline an ‘Invitation’ • Department(s) will determine your eligibility for program(s) • You will be “Invited” on ROSI if you meet the entry requirements • To accept an offer, click on “Accept” next to the post code that you want to accept. Your status will change to “Active” • To decline an offer, click on “Delete” • If may be a good idea to meet with an Academic Advisor before you make changes to your program(s) of study on ROSI Deregulated Program Fees • Applies to the following programs in the BCOM/BBA: Note: • Management (Specialist-BBA) • Management (Major-HBA) • Commerce (Specialist-BCOM) • Commerce (Major-HBA) • Your selection of the Specialist or the Major changes the degree type you would receive upon graduation • If you select more than 1 deregulated program, the higher fees will be applied but not both fees • You may NOT combine a Major in Management with COM, DEM, ECO, HR & IR, Employment Relations (program courses are too similar) Deregulated Program Fees Cont’d… • Deregulated fees cover 3.0-6.0 credits in the Fall/Winter term (September-April) and not summer courses • Part time students (0.5-2.5) in the Fall/Winter term will be charged per course at the deregulated rate • Summer courses will be prorated based on the number of courses you take (1.0 credit=1/5 of deregulated program fee) • If you add deregulated program(s) in later years, fees will be back charged to the session after which you have completed 4.0 credits • Fees information available online at: www.fees.utoronto.ca Understand Your Degree Requirements Degree Requirements: BCOM, BBA Degree Check Program Check Requesting Graduation Degree Requirements Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) or Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 20.0 • Complete at least Credits ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ credits including: No more than 6.0 introductory-level (100-level) credits At least 6.0 advanced-level (300/400-level) credits A minimum of either the Specialist in Commerce & Finance (BCom) or the Specialist in Management (BBA) 1.0 credit from each of three divisions - HUM, SSc, SCI 5.0 credits from disciplines outside of COM/MGM/MGT/ECO An overall Grade Point Average of 1.85 (approx. C or 65%) NOTE: Students should submit an online degree check prior to enrolling in their final year and before requesting graduation Requesting Graduation • Complete your degree requirements • Complete your program requirements • Submit an online degree check with an Academic Advisor prior to your final year of study at the latest • Schedule a program check with the undergraduate advisor(s) of each area of study to ensure your programs are complete • Request graduation during the time period scheduled on ROSI Where do I go for help? Tools & Resources Student Services-Help Academic Calendar Registration Guide UTM Mobile App Important Dates ROSI UTM Student Services Committed to Your Success! • • • • • • • • • Office of the Registrar Program Advisors (Academic Departments) Career Centre Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre (Library) Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre AccessAbility Services Health and Counselling Centre Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre (The RAWC) International Centre (IC) For more info on UTM Student Services, visit www.utm.utoronto.ca/campus-life Academic Calendar • • • • all rules and regulations degree requirements program requirements brief course descriptions Read it cover to cover! www.utm.utoronto.ca/regcal Registration Guide • • • • important dates registration instructions fees information What to do when…. Your guide to success www.utm.utoronto.ca/guides Keep in Touch! Office of the Registrar Room 2122 – William G. Davis Building 3359 Mississauga Rd N, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6 Drop-In Academic Advising Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. T: 905-828-5399 F: 905-569-4301 m.utm.utoronto.ca (Also in the App Store) www.utm.utoronto.ca/reg www.twitter.com/UTMRegistrar www.facebook.com/UTMississauga