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Foundation Program

Overview

Foundation (UTP Stage I) at TMUIC is designed to prepare you for entry to university-level programs in Arts, Business Management, International Economics and Finance, Creative Industries, and Professional Communication. In Foundation (UTP Stage I) you complete eight courses. After successfully completing this program you will progress to International Year One (UTP Stage II).

Key Information

Duration

2 terms

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Location

Toronto Metropolitan University campus, Toronto

Enquire about this program Admission Requirements

Your Direct Pathway into Toronto Metropolitan University

High school
Foundation (UTP Stage I)
International Year One (UTP Stage II)

Foundation (UTP Stage I) Program

Depending on your goals for university, students will need to complete 8 courses and achieve a minimum standing as specified for each pathway to progress to International Year One (UTP Stage II)*.

Please see below for a sample of courses that may be offered in Foundation (UTP Stage I):

  • Interdisciplinary Special Topics 101
  • Interdisciplinary Special Topics 102
  • Integrated Learning Skills
  • Beginning with Algebra
  • Business Management
  • Introduction to Computers and their Applications
  • Introduction to Economics
  • Introduction to Philosophical Reasoning
  • Introduction to University Writing
  • World Issues

*All direct and integrated entry students are required to take (and pass) ILC101– Introduction to our Learning Community in their first term of study unless exempted. Students who are exempt from ILC101 will be required to take (and pass) ILS101 – Integrated Learning Skills.

70% Jump Rule

Students may be eligible to “Jump” to International Year One (UTP Stage II) if in a single term they successfully complete four Foundation (UTP Stage I) classes (not including ILS/ILC) with a minimum 70% in each course.

International Year One (UTP Stage II):

Upon successful completion of the Foundation (UTP Stage I) program, students will be eligible to progress to the following International Year One (UTP Stage II) programs provided they meet the minimum average in their core courses:

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