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Which books should I start with and then move into later? Is there a certain order to follow?

Which books should I start with and then move into later? Is there a certain order to follow?

Which books should I start with and then move into later? Is there a certain order to follow?

Here are the options I'm looking at:

• Option 1: BCom (Honours) in Business Management (BM). I would major in Economics and Management Science (EMS), or try to maintain a high GPA to pull off an internal transfer into the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) later if possible. If not will take the Finance Minor
• Option 2: BA (Honours) in Economics and Finance. This is explicitly a finance program, but it's housed under the Faculty of Arts. Will also try to take a finance minor

My Hesitations: The BCom doesn't have a pure Finance major (since SAF is a separate school). However, I'm worried that choosing the BA in the Faculty of Arts means losing access to the Ted Rogers (TRSM) co-op pipelines, networking, and the Business Career Hub which are really useful, plus will i still be able to apply for finance roles with the BCom?

My Questions:

1. Transfer Credits: How stingy is TMU with transferring core business/finance credits into the BM program? Will their common first-year structure set me back a year?
2. The Finance Goal: Is a BM degree majoring in EMS well-respected by employers for corporate finance roles? Alternatively, how difficult is the internal transfer from BM to SAF?
3. The TRSM Factor: Is the TRSM business school brand and co-op network critical enough that I should avoid the BA program, even if the BA has "Finance" in the title?

Which TMU path will best set me up for a corporate finance career? Would love to hear from anyone who has navigated this. Thanks

Hey everyone, I’m in a bit of a dilemma and need some honest advice from current students or alumni, especially anyone who has navigated the transfer process.

My end goal is to break into corporate finance / market analysis. I am currently a transfer student and I’m trying to decide between three distinct paths for Fall 2026.

Here are the 3 options I am looking at:

• Option 1: Ontario Tech University - BCom in Finance (Already holding this offer/currently set up for it).
• Option 2: TMU - BCom (Honours) in Business Management. I would major in Economics and Management Science (EMS) or try to maintain a high GPA to pull off an internal transfer into the actual School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) later.
• Option 3: TMU - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics and Finance.

My hesitation with the TMU options: I noticed that under the TMU Business Management (BM) offer, there isn't actually a pure "Finance" major available—it looks like Accounting & Finance is its own separate school at TMU.

On the other hand, the BA program explicitly has "Finance" in the title, but it's housed under the Faculty of Arts. I’m really worried that if I take the BA, I’ll lose out on the Ted Rogers (TRSM) business school co-op pipelines, networking, and the Business Career Hub.

My questions for you guys:

• Transfer Credits: For anyone who transferred into TMU Business Management from another program, how stingy are they with transferring core business/finance credits? Am I going to get set back a year due to their common first-year structure?
• The Finance Goal: If I stick with TMU Business Management and major in EMS, is it well-respected by employers for corporate finance roles? How difficult is it actually to transfer from BM into SAF internally?
• The Location vs. Program Trade-off: Is it better to stay at Ontario Tech where I am already locked into a dedicated BCom Finance degree, or is the geographic advantage and corporate networking of being downtown at TMU/TRSM worth the program risks?

TL;DR: Which of the 3 options above should I actually choose to best set myself up for a finance career?

Would love to hear your thoughts, especially if you've been down any of these paths. Thanks!

I'm trying to decide between two local options for a finance specialization and would love to get some insights from current students or alumni from either program:

1. Ontario Tech University (OTU) – Bachelor of Commerce (Major in Finance)
2. Trent University – Bachelor of Business Administration (Specialization in Finance)

I know neither of these are absolute "tier-1 target schools" like Ivey or Queen's Smith, so I'm aware that landing a solid role after graduation comes down to individual hustle, networking, and keeping a high GPA.

I want to make the most practical choice by comparing how both programs match up in terms of quality (noting Ontario Tech's CFA affiliation), co-op and networking support for finance internships, and overall campus culture.

Hi, going into my first year in finance at OTU. What are some easy electives that I can take?

Hi, i recently got an alternative offer from Wilfred Laurier for General Studies (BA) in arts, as a part-time student under academic probation. I am an incoming transfer student with 3.5 transfer credits.

I really wnat to do something in finance inductry in the future so I want to try to transfer into a program from the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, where i was interested in the BBA, Economics or the Economics and Data Analytics program.

My preliminary assessment shows I actually already have transfer credit for EC120, so my plan for the Fall is to try to transition to full-time status immediately and take EC140 and MA129 to get the core prerequisites out of the way.

Do you think I can transfer into any of these programs if i have the required GPA and the required courses?

Hi i just receieved an alternate offer from wilfred laurier for General Studies (BA) in arts from Faculty of Arts. I I am just confused with what this program is and what will my major be from this. i have attached a screenshot as well for reference.

https://preview.redd.it/5lwe9wrjbv6h1.png?width=960&format=png&auto=webp&s=544aecf1e72cb0a73f1eeb9965c95ac1f7a5871a

Hey everyone,

I’m traveling to Japan for 2 weeks starting May 2 with my family and want to make sure I’m fully covered on the documents side.

So far I have:

• Passports (all valid)
• Visas (I am a canadian citizen so me and my family don't require visas)
• Completed Visit Japan Web (immigration + customs + tax-free QR)
• Medical-related documents (doctor’s note + travel forms due to a health condition)

Before I leave, I just want to double-check:

What other documents should I have ready (printed or digital)?
Especially things people often forget or only realize they need at the airport or in Japan.

For example:

• Do I need printed copies of flights/hotels?
• Proof of funds or itinerary?
• Travel insurance documents?
• Prescription copies for medication?
• Anything specific for tax-free shopping or customs?

Would appreciate a clear checklist or anything you personally needed but didn’t expect.