The Rotman Problem Solving Challenge Weekend- Networking opportunities abound as well!

Michael Moses - Assistant Director, Recruitment & AdmissionsThe Rotman Problem Solving Challenge kicks off in less than 2 weeks! You probably already knew that we will be awarding over $300,000 in scholarships. But did you know the weekend is also a great way to start building your Rotman network before you even start school?

  •  Networking with the Class of 2016– Everyone participating in the Rotman Problem Solving Challenge is either admitted to the class of 2016 or in the process of applying for admission to the class of 2016. Also in attendance for the non-competition events during the Challenge weekend will be those who were admitted for the class of 2016 but might not have been able to compete in the Challenge.
  • Networking with the Classes of 2014 and 2015– The social events during the weekend will be hosted by our current students (those graduating this semester and completing the first year of studies this semester).

This is a great opportunity to learn about your future classmates’ backgrounds and career aspirations, who is interning where, etc., and how you can help each other land your dream post-MBA jobs!

  •  Networking with Alumni-Judges for the Challenge will be Rotman alumni representing the following companies:
    • A.T. Kearney
    • Accenture
    • Bain & Co.
    • Boston Consulting Group
    • Deloitte
    • McKinsey & Co.
    • RBC
    • Rogers

And as part of the Welcome Weekend for admitted students, on March 30, alumni will be hosting said students for a fun day about Toronto. The alumni hosts will also be coming from the top-tier consulting firms!

Looking for some tips on how to navigate the world of the Rotman MBA, how to stand out in job recruiting or something as simple as where to get some cheap food near campus? Get the answers you are looking for right in the Rotman Problem Solving Challenge Welcome Weekend!

As you can see, the Rotman Problem Solving Challenge offers our incoming students so much more than just the opportunity to win a scholarship. It promises to be an exciting weekend experiencing Rotman’s unique approach to problem solving in action and a great opportunity to leverage the fantastic network of Rotmanites you are now a part of!

Must-attend event of the year: Annual Rotman Open House

The fall is a busy time for both applicants and business schools. We are all working on the applications! If you are preparing your application for our MBA program, there is an excellent free event coming up this Saturday and you still have time to register!

Our Open House is a great way for you to explore Rotman. This year, we have some incredible information sessions, sample classes and panel discussions lined up to help you get to know us better. Since it involves all of the Rotman programs, you can see the whole package!

Agenda2013-WEB-FINALWhen you look at the agenda, you’ll see the wealth of programs that we have to offer. The Rotman School delivers Canada’s highest ranked MBA program in three different formats: Full-Time, Part-Time and Executive MBA, as well as a Master of Finance program. Our students (a.k.a. your future network) bring very diverse experience to the programs we offer.

For those of you who are interested in the Full-Time MBA program, I’d highly recommend attending Mara Lederman’s “The Capstone-Experience a Live Case” sample class. You’ll get to experience one of the most innovative approaches to business school education today. As you know, all top-tier business schools use case studies extensively to improve analytical skills. While this approach is useful, it lacks one thing that tomorrow’s leaders cannot afford to miss: the ability to think on your feet. In real life, you will rarely have all the data you need in front of you before you must make your decision. We all know making poor decisions can be very costly. With live cases, Rotman helps you to hone your critical thinking skills on real-world challenges. Our students work with employers on real issues they are currently facing, and are asked to provide real solutions with the actual data that is available at that point. This is a fantastic way to experience real decision-making in action! The feedback from both students and employers has been outstanding so far, and we continue to connect our students with employers during their studies as much as possible.

Apart from this excellent sample class from Mara, we have two great panel discussions. You will get to meet with some of our alumni at “The Impact of the MBA on your Career” panel. This panel is moderated by Leigh Gauthier, Director of Career Centre at Rotman. The other panel I’d recommend is the current students panel “An Inside Look at the Rotman Experince”. Our students’ insights will definitely help you prepare better for your MBA studies.

I’m excited to see you at our Open House this Saturday!

Register online at: www.rotman.utoronto.ca/openhouse