Welcome Message from Maria Rivera, Managing Director, and Scott Liao, Academic Director

Welcome Class of 2023!

We are delighted that you are joining the Rotman community. While we are still in the global pandemic, the University of Toronto and Rotman are working towards a safe return to in person learning for Fall 2021. You can learn more about the steps the university is taking here. You are joining an amazing group of students and alums, faculty and staff, and a global network of colleagues. We are excited about getting to know you – through our virtual community and, as soon as possible, together here at Rotman.

Our programming in the months ahead will help you engage with faculty, staff, and your fellow students. Between now and Program Kickoff on August 16th, we will emphasize three key activities:

  • Curriculum: Start exposing you to Rotman’s foundation of rigorous analytic thinking and engagement with current practicing management through courses taught by our world-class faculty.
  • Careers: Start crafting your personalized career plan tailored around your experience and goals.
  • Community: Start building your strong base of relationships that reflect Rotman values of respect, excellence, diversity, and inclusion — within Rotman and across our global network.

The Pre-MBA Insider and the Pre-Program Portal will be your guides to staying current on our programming – upcoming opportunities include sample classes, career discovery week, and our summer social series lead by the 6ix Squad.

Our commitment is to be open and responsive to you as you transition to Rotman. In general sessions and in our posted FAQs, we will answer as many questions as we can. Also, please continue to reach out to your Recruitment and Admission Assistant Director with any questions. Agnes, Chris, Danielle, Lynda, and Richard – and all of us – are here to help as you get ready to start your Full Time MBA program at Rotman.

We hope you are as excited as we are to start your transformative journey, as you become part of the lifelong Rotman community!

Looking forward,

Maria and Scott