TORONTO, October 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Students and professionals looking to develop their careers will now have a new option in Canada.

The Toronto School of Management (TSoM) will be opening for its first intake in March 2018, offering courses in accountancy, business and hospitality. As a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), the downtown-based school will be open to both domestic and international applicants alike.

With a portfolio ranging from diplomas to preparatory examination courses and apprenticeship training, TSoM is positioning itself as a leading private post-secondary education institution. Its campus can accommodate over a thousand full-time students.

Students at TSoM will be able to choose from the following courses:

• Diploma In Business Administration Co-op Program
• Diploma in Business Management Co-op Program
• Preparatory Course For ACCA Examination 
• Diploma In Hospitality And Tourism Management Co-op
• Advanced Diploma In Hospitality And Tourism Management Co-op

Ehsan Safdari, Managing Director of Toronto School of Management, said: "We look forward to welcoming the first TSoM students next year. It is exciting to launch our first programs and start this adventure. Our goal is to provide current, well-tailored and relevant signature programs that focus on applied learning to support the success of our students."

TSoM will offer students a faculty of highly experienced professionals from around the world with years of industry expertise, ensuring that students gain the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their field. Focussing on practical hands-on learning, the courses will prepare them to be immediately competitive in the business world.

The teaching will be supported by work experience with partners, where the theories learned in the classroom can be applied directly in the real workplace. The school works with industry leaders to design and deliver innovative, career-centric programs to provide students with the right combination of academic excellence and practical hands-on experience.

"The ambition is to establish ourselves as an education provider with strong ties to businesses in Ontario, but also to look at the worldwide business scenario. We set out to provide a truly comprehensive approach suitable for aspiring professionals coming from around the world, educating ambitious people to take their careers further," said Mr Safdari.

Toronto School of Management is part of Global University Systems, an international network of higher education institutions. Brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications, the network reaches over 40,000 students worldwide with campuses in North America, the UK, Europe, and Asia.

"We are at the beginning of an ambitious project. The aspiration for TSoM is to become an institute of business, management, technology and advanced learning, and we plan to add more programs to our portfolio in the future to pursue this development," added Mr Safdari.

About Toronto School of Management - Inspired by Industry. Driven by Student Success. 

Toronto School of Management (TSoM) is an innovative college offering a broad range of career-focused programs in business administration, hospitality and tourism and accounting. Located among some of North America's leading firms and organizations, the school offers an ideal environment for students who are eager to immerse themselves in a vibrant business community and diverse cultural activities.

The campus is situated in the heart of Ontario's capital - Canada's business and culture hub. The central location welcomes students from around the world to guide them along the path to become successful accountants and business professionals.

TSoM partners with many companies from a range of industries to make sure that students get the most benefit from their course. These partnerships mean that students can join a real workplace and gain valuable experience.

Toronto School of Management works with industry leaders to design and deliver innovative, career-centric programs. We work tirelessly to provide students with the right combination of academic excellence and practical hands-on experience, educating ambitious people to take their careers further.

SOURCE Toronto School of Management (TSoM)