Full-Time MBA Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Rotman School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

• Applicants must obtain a satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test). Test results are valid for five years.

• If required, completion of the following English-language proficiency tests:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based format: overall score of 100 with a minimum of 22 on the writing and speaking sections.

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: score of 7.0 with minimum 6.5 required for each component.

• A minimum of two years of full-time work experience is strongly recommended.

• Two professional references.

• The Full-Time MBA program starts annually in August. Applicants for the Full-Time program are encouraged to apply as per the deadline dates (beginning in October with a final deadline in May).

• Exemptions from the GMAT and GRE requirement are granted to applicants who have:

  • Passed at least the Level II examination of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

  • Passed the Common Final Exam (CFE) (or former UFE) for a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

  • Attained the professional designation in Engineering (PEng) or in Actuarial Sciences (ACIA or FCIA), or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

  • Graduated from their University of Toronto first-entry undergraduate degree program with high distinction, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Completion Requirements

• Within this 20-month program (two academic years), students must successfully complete a total of 11.3 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Students must complete a structured sequence of required courses at the 1000 level. No advanced standing will be granted for previous academic work completed or professional designations earned. Students who are unable to follow courses in their prescribed order must attain special approval from the Academic Director in order to continue in the program.

  • Required courses:

    • RSM1160H Business Ethics

    • RSM1165H Leveraging Diverse Teams

    • RSM1201H Foundations of Strategic Management

    • RSM1210H Managerial Economics

    • RSM1211H Economic Environment of Business

    • RSM1215H Decision Making with Models and Data

    • RSM1220H Financial Accounting and Reporting: A Global Perspective

    • RSM1222H Managerial Accounting

    • RSM1231H Finance I: Global Markets and Valuation

    • RSM1232H Finance II: Corporate Finance

    • RSM1240H Operations Management

    • RSM1250H Managing Customer Value

    • RSM1260H Leading People in Organizations

    • RSM1282H Statistics for Management

    • RSM1380H Applied Management: Placement or RSM1381H Applied Management: Independent Study

  • Complete 0.5 FCE:

    • A full-time internship work placement and RSM1380H Applied Management: Placement, which includes in-class lectures and coursework assessments; or

    • If they are not taking an internship, RSM1381H Applied Management: Independent Study.

• Complete 6.5 elective FCEs at the 2000 level (equivalent to thirteen 2000-level courses).

• With the permission of the Academic Director, Full-Time MBA Program, students may take up to five 2000-level courses (i.e., a maximum of 2.5 FCEs) from another graduate unit or participate in an international exchange program approved by the Rotman School of Management or the University of Toronto. In all cases, courses selected are subject to the approval of the Academic Director, Full-Time MBA Program.

• Students can take two experiential courses, as designated by a course number RSM27XX, for credit (1.0 FCE). For students who take more than two experiential courses, these would not be counted towards the MBA degree requirements. Students should be aware that the following restrictions apply:

  • Students can only take one Global Practicum course (RSM2709H, RSM2710H, RSM2711H, RSM2712H, RSM2713H) for credit.

  • Students can only take one from the following for credit: RSM2702H or RSM2703H.

  • Students in combined degree programs with other schools or Faculties at the University of Toronto can take one experiential course for credit (0.5 FCE), unless exemption is granted.

  • Students taking part in an exchange with one of the partner schools for four half credits or more cannot take the experiential learning courses for credit. Students taking part in an exchange with one of the partner schools for three half credits or less can take one experiential learning course (0.5 FCE) for credit.

• Students have the option of completing at most two emphases as part of their degree program. Emphases are offered in Data Analytics and Modeling; Finance; Global Management; Health Sector Management; Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Business Design; Leadership; Marketing; Real Estate; Strategy; or Sustainability and Society.

  • An emphasis is an identified set and sequence of courses that is completed on an optional basis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the MBA degree. Emphases will be noted on the student official University transcript and, as such, will be useful for signalling skills and knowledge to potential employers. They will also provide guidance to upper-year students on the courses that define a particular discipline, as well as a community of study for those students taking several courses together. Please see details in the Emphases section.

Full-Time MBA Program (One-Year, Advanced-Standing Option)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are considered under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Rotman School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Applicants must hold:

  • an undergraduate degree in commerce, management, or business (typically a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration) with a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in the final year, or

  • a specialized undergraduate business degree such as a Bachelor of Accounting, Finance, or Marketing with a 3.0 GPA in the final year, or

  • a Master of Management (or equivalent degree, for example, Master in Management, Master of Science in Management) with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA).

• The degree must be from an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)- or EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)-accredited institution.

• In all cases, applicants must show successful completion of courses in economics, finance, accounting, marketing, operations, and statistics.

• If required, completion of the following English-language proficiency tests:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based format: overall score of 100 with a minimum of 22 on the writing and speaking sections.

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: score of 7.0 with minimum 6.5 required for each component.

• A minimum of three years and maximum of nine years of full-time work experience at the start of the program.

• Two professional references.

• Applicants must obtain a satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test). Test results are valid for five years.

• Exemptions from the GMAT and GRE requirement are granted to applicants who have:

  • Passed at least the Level II examination of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

  • Passed the Common Final Exam (CFE) (or former UFE) for a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

  • Attained the professional designation in Engineering (PEng) or in Actuarial Sciences (ACIA or FCIA), or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

  • Graduated from their University of Toronto first-entry undergraduate degree program with high distinction, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

• The Full-Time MBA Advanced-Standing option starts annually in May. Applicants are encouraged to apply as per the deadlines set annually, typically from early fall to March.

Completion Requirements

• Within this 12-month (3-session) option, students must successfully complete a total of 6.83 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

  • Required core (1.83 FCEs):

    • RSM1160H Business Ethics

    • RSM1165H Leveraging Diverse Teams

    • RSM1201H Foundations of Strategic Management

    • RSM1215H Decision Making with Models and Data

    • RSM1260H Leading People in Organizations

    • RSM1266H Self-Development Lab MBA

  • Elective: 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) at the 2000 level (equivalent to ten 2000-level courses).

• With the permission of the Academic Director, Full-Time MBA programs, students may take up to five 2000-level courses (a maximum of 2.5 FCEs) from another graduate unit or participate in an international exchange program approved by the Rotman School of Management or the University of Toronto. In all cases, courses selected are subject to the approval of the Academic Director, Full-Time MBA Program.

• Students can take two experiential courses, as designated by a course number RSM27XX, for credit (1.0 FCE). For students who take more than two experiential courses, these would not be counted towards the MBA degree requirements. Students should be aware that the following restrictions apply:

  • Students can only take one Global Practicum course (RSM2709H, RSM2710H, RSM2711H, RSM2712H, RSM2713H) for credit.

  • Students can only take one from the following for credit: RSM2702H or RSM2703H.

  • Students in combined degree programs with other schools or Faculties at the University of Toronto can take one experiential course for credit (0.5 FCE), unless exemption is granted.

  • Students taking part in an exchange with one of the partner schools for four half credits or more cannot take the experiential learning courses for credit. Students taking part in an exchange with one of the partner schools for three half credits or less can take one experiential learning course (0.5 FCE) for credit.

• Students have the option of completing at most two emphases as part of their degree program. Emphases are offered in Data Analytics and Modeling; Finance; Global Management; Health Sector Management; Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Business Design; Leadership; Marketing; Real Estate; Strategy; or Sustainability and Society.

  • An emphasis is an identified set and sequence of courses that is completed on an optional basis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the MBA degree. Emphases will be noted on the student official University transcript and, as such, will be useful for signalling skills and knowledge to potential employers. They will also provide guidance to upper-year students on the courses that define a particular discipline, as well as a community of study for those students taking several courses together. Please see details in the Emphases section.

Extended Full-Time MBA Program (Morning/Evening)

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are considered under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Rotman School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

• Applicants must obtain a satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test).

• A minimum of two years of full-time work experience.

• Two professional references.

• Resumé.

• Essays.

• Interview.

• If required, completion of the following English-language proficiency tests:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based format: overall score of 100 with a minimum of 22 on the writing and speaking sections.

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: score of 7.0 with minimum 6.5 required for each component.

• The Extended Full-Time (Morning/Evening) MBA programs start annually in August. Applicants are encouraged to apply as per the deadline dates (beginning in the fall with a final deadline in June). Applicants who meet all of the criteria will be assessed by the admissions committee on the basis of grades, standardized test scores, references, essays, professional experience, and a personal interview.

• Exemptions from the GMAT and GRE requirement are granted to applicants who have:

  • Passed at least the Level II examination of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

  • Passed the Common Final Exam (CFE) (or former UFE) for a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

  • Attained the professional designation in Engineering (PEng) or in Actuarial Sciences (ACIA or FCIA), or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

  • Graduated from their University of Toronto first-entry undergraduate degree program with high distinction, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Completion Requirements

• This program, designed for working professionals, covers the equivalent of two academic years delivered over a 32-month period.

• Students complete requirements through either the Morning or Evening program options.

• Coursework: students must successfully complete required and elective courses as follows:

  • Required: students must complete a structured sequence of required courses at the 1000 level. No advanced standing will be granted for previous academic work completed or professional designations earned. Students who are unable to follow courses in their prescribed order must attain special approval from the Academic Director in order to continue in the program.

    • RSM1160H Business Ethics

    • RSM1165H Leveraging Diverse Teams

    • RSM1201H Foundations of Strategic Management

    • RSM1210H Managerial Economics

    • RSM1211H Economic Environment of Business

    • RSM1215H Decision Making with Models and Data

    • RSM1220H Financial Accounting and Reporting: A Global Perspective

    • RSM1222H Managerial Accounting

    • RSM1231H Finance I: Global Markets and Valuation

    • RSM1232H Finance II: Corporate Finance

    • RSM1240H Operations Management

    • RSM1250H Managing Customer Value

    • RSM1260H Leading People in Organizations

    • RSM1282H Statistics for Management

    • RSM2622H Leadership Development Lab

  • Elective: 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) at the 2000 level (equivalent to ten 2000-level courses).

• With the permission of the Academic Director, Morning/Evening MBA programs, students may take up to five 2000-level courses (i.e., a maximum of 2.5 FCEs) from another graduate unit or when on an international exchange program approved by the Rotman School of Management or the University of Toronto. In all cases, courses selected are subject to the approval of the Academic Director, Morning/Evening MBA programs.

• Students can take two experiential courses, as designated by a course number RSM27XX, for credit (1.0 FCE). For students who take more than two experiential courses, these would not be counted towards the MBA degree requirements. Students should be aware that the following restrictions apply:

  • Students can only take one Global Practicum course (RSM2709H, RSM2710H, RSM2711H, RSM2712H, RSM2713H) for credit.

  • Students can only take one from the following for credit: RSM2702H or RSM2703H.

  • Students taking part in an exchange with one of the partner schools for four half credits or more cannot take the experiential learning courses for credit. Students taking part in an exchange with one of the partner schools for three half credits or less can take one experiential learning course (0.5 FCE) for credit.

• Students are not eligible to take a combined degree program.

• Students have the option of completing at most two emphases as part of their degree program. Emphases are offered in Data Analytics and Modeling; Finance; Global Management; Health Sector Management; Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Business Design; Leadership; Marketing; Real Estate; Strategy; or Sustainability and Society.

  • An emphasis is an identified set and sequence of courses that is completed on an optional basis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the MBA degree. Emphases will be noted on the student official University transcript and, as such, will be useful for signalling skills and knowledge to potential employers. They will also provide guidance to upper-year students on the courses that define a particular discipline, as well as a community of study for those students taking several courses together. Please see details in the Emphases section.

Executive MBA

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are considered under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Rotman School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Admission is restricted to applicants with current full-time employment and significant professional work and managerial experience:

  • 8+ years of full-time work experience.

  • 3+ years in a mid-to-senior management role.

• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.

• People and/or project management experience.

• Admissions interview.

• A recognized undergraduate degree or equivalent.

• Applicants must obtain either a satisfactory score for the Executive Assessment (from the Graduate Management Admission Council), Executive MBA Diagnostic Tool (EDT), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test).

• Exemptions from the entrance exam requirement are granted to applicants who have:

  • Passed at least the Level II examination of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

  • Passed the Common Final Exam (CFE) (or former UFE) for a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

  • Attained the professional designation in Engineering (PEng) or in Actuarial Sciences (ACIA or FCIA), or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director.

• If required, completion of the following English proficiency tests:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based format: overall score of 100 with a minimum of 22 on the writing and speaking sections.

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: score of 7.0 with minimum 6.5 required for each component.

• Applicants who meet all the minimum admission requirements will be assessed by the admissions committee on the basis of grades, standardized test scores, references, essays, professional experience, and a personal interview.

Completion Requirements

• Within this 13-month program, students must successfully complete 22 courses, including the set of 14 core courses, with an accumulated credit weighting of 11.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs).

• Students must complete a structured sequence of courses. No advanced standing will be granted for previous academic work completed or professional designations earned. Students who are unable to follow courses in their prescribed order must attain special approval from the Academic Director in order to continue in the program.

• With the permission of the Academic Director, students in good standing may apply to participate and take up to one course in an international exchange program approved by the University of Toronto. Courses selected are subject to the approval of the Academic Director.

• Core courses:

  • RSM5001H Strategy 1

  • RSM5011Y Capstone Project

  • RSM5101H Economics 1

  • RSM5102H Economics 2

  • RSM5201H Accounting 1

  • RSM5301H Finance 1

  • RSM5302H Finance 2

  • RSM5401H Business Operations

  • RSM5501H Marketing 1

  • RSM5600H Personal Leadership

  • RSM5602H Negotiations

  • RSM5603H The Business Environment: Ethics

  • RSM5614H EMBA Leadership Development Practicum

  • RSM5801H Quantitative Reasoning for Management.

• At the discretion of the Academic Director and the Vice-Dean, MBA programs, up to four of the non-core courses may be substituted with elective courses from the list of electives offered for the Full-Time MBA and Extended Full-Time MBA (Morning/Evening) programs. Students may also substitute up to two of the non-core courses with elective courses offered for the Global Executive Master of Business Administration (GEMBA) field. Note that the GEMBA field is only offered as part of the dual degree with Bocconi University. Available GEMBA electives vary each year. Courses will be communicated to students upon program start.

• Non-core courses:

  • RSM2609H Aligning People with Strategy

  • RSM2619H Power and Influence in Organizations

  • RSM5002H Strategy 2

  • RSM5006H Corporate Governance

  • RSM5007H International Business

  • RSM5009H Topics in Strategic Management

  • RSM5202H Accounting 2

  • RSM5291H Business Problem Solving: A Model-Based Approach

  • RSM5502H Marketing 2

  • RSM5601H Organizational Leadership

  • RSM5605H The Thoughtful Leader

  • RSM5609H Special Topics in Organizational Behaviour

  • RSM5615H Building Sustainable Ventures.

Dual Degree Program: Global Executive Master of Business Administration (University of Toronto / Bocconi University)

Program Description

Spanning 18 months and seven business centres across four continents, the Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA accepts applications from experienced professionals in for-profit businesses, not-for-profit enterprises, research institutes, and entrepreneurial ventures from around the globe. The Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA will change the way students think, network, and do business in some of the world’s largest markets: North America, East Asia, South Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The program will train and empower senior leaders to contribute to their organizations and to society in general.

The Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) field may only be taken as part of a dual degree offered by the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and Bocconi University's SDA Bocconi School of Management.

Upon successful completion of the degree requirements of both programs, students will receive an MBA from the Rotman School and a Global Executive MBA from SDA Bocconi.

Contact

www.rotman.utoronto.ca/Degrees/MastersPrograms/MBAPrograms/GEMBA
www.sdabocconi.it/en/mba-executive-mba/global-executive-mba

Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA Program
Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
Email: gemba@rotman.utoronto.ca

Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA Program
SDA Bocconi School of Management, Bocconi University
Email: info@sdabocconi.it

Application Process

• Applicants may apply to either the Rotman School or SDA Bocconi.
• Applicants applying through Rotman must submit their application online.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Rotman School's additional admission requirements stated below.
• Five years of work experience with a minimum of two years at the management level (people, project, and/or budget management experience).
• Recognized undergraduate degree or equivalent.
• Applicants must obtain a satisfactory score for one of the following tests: the Executive Assessment (from the Graduate Management Admission Council), the Rotman Executive Diagnostic Test (EDT), the SDA Bocconi diagnostic test, the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test). Test results are valid for five years. For further details, contact the admissions office.
• Exemptions from the entrance exam requirement are granted to applicants who:
  • Passed at least the Level II examination of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;
  • Passed the Common Final Exam (CFE) (or former UFE) for a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;
  • Attained the professional designation in Engineering (PEng) or in Actuarial Sciences (ACIA or FCIA), or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director.
• If required, completion of the following English proficiency tests:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based format: overall score of 100 with a minimum of 22 on the writing and speaking sections.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: score of 7.0 with minimum 6.5 required for each component.
• Current full-time employment.
• Ability to work in teams and demonstrated leadership skills.

Completion Requirements

Students complete 10 modules of between 5.5 and 8.5 days each, held in various cities. Within this 18-month dual degree program:

• Students must complete 28 courses worth 12.25 full-course equivalents (FCEs) consisting of the required and elective courses listed below. The electives may be taken through the Rotman School, or SDA Bocconi, or exchange partner schools (with courses at the latter pre-approved by the program Academic Directors).
• Required courses:
  • RSM1360H Leading People in Organizations
  • RSM2012H Entrepreneurship
  • RSM2524H Business Design Practicum
  • RSM5001H Strategy 1
  • RSM5002H Strategy 2
  • RSM5007H International Business
  • RSM5008H Corporate Governance
  • RSM5019H Special Topics in Strategy
  • RSM5101H Economics 1
  • RSM5201H Accounting 1
  • RSM5202H Accounting 2
  • RSM5301H Finance 1
  • RSM5302H Finance 2
  • RSM5304H Creating Value Through Acquisitions and Private Equity
  • RSM5313H Special Topics in Finance
  • RSM5401H Business Operations
  • RSM5501H Marketing 1
  • RSM5602H Negotiations
  • RSM5603H The Business Environment: Ethics
  • RSM5607H Leveraging Diverse Teams
  • RSM5608H Business Analytics
  • RSM5615H Building Sustainable Ventures
  • RSM5624H GEMBA Leadership Development Practicum
  • RSM5801H Quantitative Reasoning for Management
  • RSM5901H Managing Innovation
• Elective courses:
  • RSM2528H Service Design: Innovating Service-Based Organizations
  • RSM2698H Special Topics in Organizational Behaviour
  • RSM5610H Inner Change

Program Length

5 sessions (18 months) full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F/W)

Time Limit

3 years

MBA; Field: Global Healthcare and the Life Sciences

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are considered under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Rotman School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Admission is restricted to applicants with significant professional work and managerial experience in healthcare or the life sciences:

  • 8+ years of full-time work experience.

  • 3+ years in a mid-to-senior leadership, management, or administrative role (or equivalent).

  • Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills.

• A base of knowledge of healthcare or life sciences organizations.

• Evidence of academic achievement.

• Applicants must obtain either a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: the Executive Assessment (from the Graduate Management Admission Council), Rotman Executive MBA Diagnostic Tool (EDT), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test). Test results are valid for five years. See further details or contact the admissions office.

• Exemptions from the entrance exam requirement are granted to applicants who:

  • Passed at least the Level II examination of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

  • Passed the Common Final Exam (CFE) (or former UFE) for a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director;

  • Attained the professional designation in Engineering (PEng) or in Actuarial Sciences (ACIA or FCIA), or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions at the discretion of the Academic Director.

• If required, completion of the following English proficiency tests:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based format: overall score of 100 with a minimum of 22 on the writing and speaking sections.

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: score of 7.0 with minimum 6.5 required for each component.

• Applicants who meet all the minimum admission requirements will be assessed by the admissions committee on the basis of grades, standardized test scores, references, essays, professional experience, and a personal interview.

• Please note that special program fees apply for this program.

Completion Requirements

• Within this 15-month program, students must successfully complete a structured sequence of 22 courses, including the set of 12 core courses below, with an accumulated credit weighting of 11.50. No advanced standing will be granted for previous academic work completed or professional designations earned. Students who are unable to follow courses in their prescribed order must attain special approval from the Academic Director in order to continue in the program.

  • RSM5001H Strategy 1

  • RSM5015Y Capstone Project

  • RSM5101H Economics 1

  • RSM5201H Accounting 1

  • RSM5301H Finance 1

  • RSM5302H Finance 2

  • RSM5401H Business Operations

  • RSM5501H Marketing 1

  • RSM5600H Personal Leadership

  • RSM5603H The Business Environment: Ethics

  • RSM5604H GEMBA Leadership Development Practicum

  • RSM5801H Quantitative Reasoning for Management.

• For each cohort, the Academic Director will choose 10 of the non-core courses (5.0 FCEs) from the list below. At the discretion of the Academic Director and the Vice-Dean, MBA Programs, up to four of the non-core courses may be substituted with elective courses from the list of electives offered for the Full-Time MBA and Extended Full-Time MBA (Morning/Evening) Programs.

  • RSM2020H Health Sector Strategy and Organizations

  • RSM2085H Healthcare Innovation

  • RSM2522H Marketing and Behavioural Economics

  • RSM2523H Business Design Fundamentals

  • RSM5007H International Business

  • RSM5012H Special Topics: Global Health Systems

  • RSM5013H Digital Health

  • RSM5014H Data Analytics and Strategic Decision-Making in Health and Life Sciences

  • RSM5023H Strategic Change and Implementation

  • RSM5108H Decision-Making with Models and Data

  • RSM5109H Rotman Study Tour

  • RSM5601H Organizational Leadership

  • RSM5602H Negotiations

  • RSM5605H The Thoughtful Leader.

• The Global Executive MBA for Healthcare and the Life Sciences follows a blended model of delivery; i.e., a mix of in-person, hybrid, and online courses. It is offered during five residency modules (of between 6 and 8 days each) held in various cities and four online sessions. Supplemental curriculum hours are delivered online.

Master of Management

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Rotman School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized university in a non-business field. (Students possessing a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration, or similar degree are not appropriate for the program.)

• A maximum of 2.5 years of full-time work experience, post-graduation, by the time applicants start this program.

• English-language proficiency. Applicants from universities outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English-language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of their application.

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based format: minimum 107 overall, with minimum 25 on the speaking and writing sections; or

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: minimum overall band of 7.5, with minimum 7.0 on the speaking and writing sections.

• Quantitative proficiency. Evidence of quantitative proficiency can be satisfied by one of the following:

  • completion of at least one course in statistics, calculus, linear algebra, or similar during undergraduate studies indicating a strong command of the subject matter (strong command may generally be interpreted as receiving at least a B in a course);

  • successful completion of an undergraduate-level course in statistics, calculus, linear algebra, or similar offered by a third-party platform such as Coursera or EdX demonstrating strong command certified by the provider;

  • completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Focus with a minimum quant score of 77 (45 GMAT Classic); or

  • completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with a minimum quant score of 160.

• Two professional or academic references.

• Completion of an asynchronous video-based assessment.

• After the written application has been submitted, select candidates will be invited to complete an interview.

• Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.

Completion Requirements

• Within this three-session program, students must successfully complete a sequence of 7.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (14 half-course equivalents). No advanced standing will be granted for previous academic work completed or professional designations earned. Students who are unable to follow courses in their prescribed order must attain special approval from the Academic Director in order to continue in the program.

  • 5.0 FCEs (10 half-course equivalents) are mandatory for all MMgt students and are completed as a structured sequence of courses as follows:

    • RSMxxxxH Foundations of Strategic Management

    • RSMxxxxH Economics for Managerial Decision Making

    • RSMxxxxH Financial and Managerial Accounting

    • RSMxxxxH Financial Markets and Valuation

    • RSMxxxxH Operations Management

    • RSMxxxxH Managing Customer Value

    • RSMxxxxH Leadership

    • RSMxxxxH Self-Development and Career Readiness

    • RSMxxxxH Management Practicum

    • RSMxxxxH Management Analytics.

  • 2.0 FCEs (4 half-course equivalents) chosen from the following list. Note: not all electives are offered each year.

    • RSMxxxxH Strategic Management of AI and New Technologies

    • RSMxxxxH Business in the Global Economy

    • RSMxxxxH GenAI and Business Problem Solving

    • RSMxxxxH Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

    • RSMxxxxH Corporate Finance

    • RSMxxxxH Branding

    • RSMxxxxH Managerial Negotiations.

Note: course codes and titles are pending final approval.

The Academic Director of the program can add a Full-Time MBA elective in a year if courses are required to ensure student progression.

Master of Finance

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Rotman School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

• A satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or GRE (Graduate Record Examination; General Test). Exemptions from the GMAT/GRE requirement are granted to applicants who have:

  • Passed the Common Final Exam (CFE) (or former UFE) for a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions recognized by CPA Canada (or CPA Ontario).

  • Passed at least the Level II examination of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

  • With the permission of the Academic Director, graduated from accredited universities with high distinction (cumulative grade point average of 3.5 of higher).

  • Attained a professional designation in Engineering (PEng) or in Actuarial Sciences (ACIA or FCIA) or equivalent designations in other jurisdictions recognized by Engineers Canada or Canadian Institute of Actuaries, respectively.

• At least two years of full-time work experience in finance or a finance-related field is strongly recommended. Applicants who do not have the recommended work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis, particularly if accompanied by demonstrated exceptional academic and professional potential.

• Applicants who meet all the criteria will be assessed on the basis of their application essay, grades, standardized graduate test scores, references, and professional experience by the admissions committee. Prospective students will then be invited for an admission interview. The admission decision will be based on both submitted materials and interview performance.

Completion Requirements

• Within this 20-month program (two academic years), students must successfully complete a structured sequence of 6.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (12 half-course equivalents) taken over five sessions. No advanced standing will be granted for previous academic work completed or professional designations earned. Students who are unable to follow courses in their prescribed order must attain special approval from the Academic Director in order to continue in the program.

  • RSM4113H Macroeconomics for Finance Professionals

  • RSM4216H Financial Reporting and Financial Statement Analysis

  • RSM4310H Foundations of Finance

  • RSM4315H Investment Banking and Corporate Valuation

  • RSM4317H Analysis of Fixed Income Markets

  • RSM4318H Applied Portfolio Management

  • RSM4319H Forecasting Risks and Opportunities for Financial Securities

  • RSM4322H Applications of Derivatives Products

  • RSM4323H Investments

  • RSM4324H Innovations in Financial Technology.

• In addition to the above required courses, students will be required to take two MBA electives under the Finance emphasis in Year 2.

• Consult the departmental website for course descriptions.

Master of Financial Risk Management

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Rotman School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• A recognized four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent: A business, commerce, economics, mathematics, engineering, or actuarial science degree is preferred. However, other four-year undergraduate degrees will be considered if there is evidence of strong quantitative skills with a minimum B average in calculus, linear algebra, and statistics or econometrics.

• Quantitative proficiency, usually demonstrated through the completion of university-level courses with a minimum B average, in calculus, linear algebra, and statistics and/or econometrics during the undergraduate degree.

• Two academic references.

• Essays (written essay, video questions, and real-time written response).

• English-language proficiency (if required).

• Prerequisite knowledge in the following areas, usually demonstrated through the completion of university-level courses:

  • Foundations of finance.

  • Financial accounting.

  • Investments.

  • Financial derivatives.

  • Applicants who have not completed courses in one or more of these subject areas may be offered admission conditional on successful completion of one or more qualifying examinations demonstrating equivalent knowledge.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Python coding. All offers of admission will be conditional upon the successful completion of a Python coding online course and examination. Applicants will be given access to online instruction modules in preparation for the examination and will have up to two attempts prior to the start date of the program.

• Applicants who meet all the criteria will be assessed on the basis of their application essays, answers to video questions, grades, and references by the admissions committee. Selected applicants will then be invited for an admission interview. The admission decision will be based on both submitted materials and interview performance.

Completion Requirements

• Within this 10-month, full-time program (three sessions), students must successfully complete a structured sequence of 12 half courses (6.0 full-course equivalents [FCEs]). No advanced standing will be granted for previous academic work completed or professional designations earned. Students who are unable to follow courses in their prescribed order must attain special approval from the Academic Director in order to continue in the program. The courses in the program are as follows:

  • RSM6301H Topics in Financial Risk

  • RSM6302H Financial Markets, Risk, and Institutions

  • RSM6303H Regulation of Financial Institutions

  • RSM6304H Operational Risk

  • RSM6305H Credit Risk

  • RSM6306H Probabilistic Modelling for Risk-Informed Decisions

  • RSM6307H Macroeconomics for Financial Risk Management Professionals

  • RSM6308H Advanced Investments

  • RSM6310H Derivative Models for Risk Management

  • RSM6311H Rotman Risk Management Project

  • RSM6313H Innovations in Financial Technology

  • RSM6601H MFRM Self Development Lab.

Master of Management Analytics

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Rotman School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Appropriate four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent: Given the nature of the MMA program, degrees in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Science, Economics, and Commerce will be preferred, but degrees from any program where there is a significant quantitative and computational component will be considered.

• Quantitative proficiency: Evidence of a high level of proficiency (a minimum B average) in quantitative subjects is required. Mastery of mathematics is essential including, at a minimum, calculus and linear algebra, as are courses covering probability and statistics. In cases where evidence of quantitative proficiency is not obvious, applicants must provide supplemental evidence. All offers of admission will be conditional on successful completion of a qualifying examination in statistics.

• Computational proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in Python coding. All offers of admission will be conditional on successful completion of an assessment of Python coding.

• Prerequisite knowledge in foundations of finance and financial accounting, usually demonstrated through the completion of university-level courses. Applicants who have not completed courses in one or both of these subject areas may be offered admission conditional on successful completion of one or more qualifying examinations that will demonstrate the applicant's equivalent knowledge.

• English-language proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate in English in one of the following ways:

  • An undergraduate or graduate degree from a university at which the language of instruction and examination was English.

  • Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction is not English must achieve a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 100. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may be considered in special circumstances with a minimum score of 7.0 required.

• Two academic references.

• Essays (written essay, video questions, and real-time written response).

• All successful applicants are expected to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstration of academic ability; a high Graduate Management Admission (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score is encouraged, though it is not mandatory.

• Applicants who meet all the criteria will be assessed on the basis of their application essays, answers to the video questions, grades, and references by the admissions committee.

• Selected applicants will then be invited for an admission interview. The admission decision will be based on both submitted materials and interview performance.

Completion Requirements

• Students must be on campus by early to mid-August.

• Within this three-session program, students must successfully complete a sequence of 7.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (14 half-course equivalents). No advanced standing will be granted for previous academic work completed or professional designations earned. Students who are unable to follow courses in their prescribed order must attain special approval from the Academic Director in order to continue in the program.

  • 5.5 FCEs (11 half-course equivalents) are mandatory for all MMA students and are completed as a structured sequence of courses as follows:

    • RSM8411H Structuring and Visualizing Data for Analytics

    • RSM8413H Machine Learning Analytics

    • RSM8414H Tools for Probabilistic Models and Prescriptive Analytics

    • RSM8421H AI and Deep Learning Tools

    • RSM8430H Applications of Large Language Models

    • RSM8431Y Analytics Colloquia

    • RSM8432H Management Analytics Practicum

    • RSM8512H Modeling Tools for Predictive Analytics

    • RSM8601H MMA Self Development Lab

    • RSM8901H Analytics in Management.

  • 1.5 FCEs (3 half-course equivalents) chosen from the following list. Note: not all electives are offered each year.

    • RSM8001H Causal Identification for Management Analysis

    • RSM8002H The Analytics of Talent Strategy

    • RSM8244H Analytic Insights Using Accounting and Financial Data

    • RSM8341H Analytical Methods in Finance

    • RSM8443H Optimizing Supply Chain Management and Logistics

    • RSM8445H Service Analytics for Management Analysis

    • RSM8446H Healthcare Analytics

    • RSM8542H Analytics for Marketing Strategy.

Master of Management Analytics

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Rotman School's additional admission requirements stated below.

• Appropriate four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent: Given the nature of the MMA program, degrees in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Science, Economics, and Commerce will be preferred, but degrees from any program where there is a significant quantitative and computational component will be considered.

• Quantitative proficiency: Evidence of a high level of proficiency (a minimum B average) in quantitative subjects at the university level is required, for example, calculus, linear algebra, and probability and statistics, among others. In cases where evidence of quantitative proficiency is not obvious, applicants must provide supplemental evidence.

• Computational proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in Python coding. All offers of admission will be conditional on successful completion of an assessment of Python coding.

• Prerequisite knowledge in foundations of finance and financial accounting, usually demonstrated through the completion of university-level courses. Applicants who have not completed courses in one or both of these subject areas may be offered admission conditional on successful completion of program-approved online courses and qualifying examinations that will demonstrate the applicant's equivalent knowledge. Conditional offers are made to prospective students who have satisfied all other admission requirements.

• English-language proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate in English in one of the following ways:

  • An undergraduate or graduate degree from a university at which the language of instruction and examination was English.

  • Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction is not English must achieve a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 100. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may be considered with a minimum score of 7.0 required.

• Two academic references.

• Essays (written essay, video questions, and real-time written response).

• Demonstration of academic ability; a high Graduate Management Admission (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score is encouraged, though it is not mandatory.

• All successful applicants are expected to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

• Applicants who meet all the criteria will be assessed on the basis of their application essays, answers to the video questions, grades, and references by the admissions committee.

• Selected applicants will then be invited for an admission interview. The admission decision will be based on both submitted materials and interview performance.

Completion Requirements

• Within this three-session program, students must successfully complete a sequence of 7.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (15 half-course equivalents). No advanced standing will be granted for previous academic work completed or professional designations earned. Students who are unable to follow courses in their prescribed order must attain special approval from the Academic Director in order to continue in the program.

  • 6.0 FCEs (12 half-course equivalents) are mandatory for all MMA students and are completed as a structured sequence of courses as follows:

    • RSM8411H Structuring and Visualizing Data for Analytics

    • RSM8413H Machine Learning Analytics

    • RSM8414H Tools for Probabilistic Models and Prescriptive Analytics

    • RSM8421H AI and Deep Learning Tools

    • RSM8430H Applications of Large Language Models

    • RSM8431Y Analytics Colloquia

    • RSM8432Y Management Analytics Practicum

    • RSM8512H Modeling Tools for Predictive Analytics

    • RSM8601H MMA Self Development Lab

    • RSM8901H Analytics in Management.

  • 1.5 FCEs (3 half-course equivalents) chosen from the following list. Note: not all electives are offered each year.

    • RSM8001H Causal Identification for Management Analysis

    • RSM8002H The Analytics of Talent Strategy

    • RSM8244H Analytic Insights Using Accounting and Financial Data

    • RSM8341H Analytical Methods in Finance

    • RSM8443H Optimizing Supply Chain Management and Logistics

    • RSM8445H Service Analytics for Management Analysis

    • RSM8446H Healthcare Analytics

    • RSM8542H Analytics for Marketing Strategy.

Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting

Minimum Admission Requirements

• Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy additional admission requirements stated below.

• Admission to the program is available to students in Year 4 or to recent graduates of the following University of Toronto undergraduate programs:

  • Rotman's Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Specialist).

  • University of Toronto Mississauga's Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Specialist).

  • University of Toronto Scarborough's Bachelor of Business Administration (Specialist in Management and Accounting).

• University of Toronto students who are not currently completing one of the accounting specialist programs are required to take specific courses to be considered as applicants to the GDipPA program.

• Applicants from outside the University of Toronto: The accreditation that the University of Toronto has received from CPA Ontario specifies that only candidates with University of Toronto degrees, or equivalent, may be given advanced standing in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP). In determining whether a degree from another Canadian university is equivalent, the admissions committee will review each submitted application individually. Prior to applying, applicants are encouraged to ensure that the courses they have taken meet the requirements for entry into CPA PEP.

• Course requirements:

  • Successful completion of all the courses required for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) as determined with CPA Ontario:

    • Required core courses: a minimum overall average of 70%.

    • Each individual core course: a minimum grade of 60%.

    • Each individual non-core course: a passing grade or 50%, whichever is higher.

• Applicants who meet all the criteria will be assessed on the basis of their application package and grades by the admissions committee. Selected applicants may be invited for an admission interview.

Completion Requirements

• Students must successfully complete a structured sequence of 2.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) (five half courses). No advanced standing will be granted for previous academic work completed or professional designations earned. Students who are unable to follow courses in their prescribed order must attain special approval from the Academic Director in order to continue in the program. The courses in the program are:

  • RSM7201H Advanced Financial Reporting

  • RSM7202H Advanced Taxation

  • RSM7203H Advanced Topics in Assurance and Control

  • RSM7204H Integration and Analysis

  • RSM7301H Finance and Professional Practice.