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2021-2022 Electives Course Offerings

General Information

Elective courses are offered through one of seven “areas,” or academic units, within the Faculty:

  • Accounting
  • Economic Analysis & Policy
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Operations Management & Statistics
  • Organizational Behaviour / Human Resource Management
  • Strategy
  • Integrative Thinking(offered by the Desautels Centre for Integrative Thinking)

Please note that not all courses are offered each year and that the list is subject to change.

Descriptions have been prepared by instructors based on their tentative course plans for next year. Faculty may change their plans as they get closer to the course offering, but students can rely reasonably well on these descriptions. Some courses may not be offered if there is insufficient demand for them there are changes in faculty assignments to courses.

Detailed course outlines will be available on Quercus two weeks before the course start date. Class schedules and any exam schedules will be available via the Rotman HUB/Calendar.

Note: The School reserves the right to change course content, instructors, instructional assignments, prerequisites, co-requisites, grading practices, and timetables without prior notice.The School also reserves the right to limit enrollment in courses or sections, and to withdraw courses or sections for which demand and/or resources are insufficient. Most elective courses have a maximum enrolment of 44 students per section. Courses with fewer than 20 students may be cancelled.

Fall Term 2021

September 13-December 3, 2021

Course Offerings

Applicable Majors: (c) = Core, (r) = Recommended
Applicable Emphases: (m) = Main, (s) = Supplemental
Students can check Quercus for course location.
Courses marked with * are experimental.

Note that the list of courses for each emphasis may change between now and September 1st. Please check the RO website for updates. 

Course Code/SectionDelivery ModeCourse TitleInstructor(s)Class DayClass TimeLocationDrop DeadlineNotesApplicable Majors
RSM2012HF.2021-0107SYNCEntrepreneurshipBecky ReuberThursday7:00-9:00ONLINEMonday, October 25, 2021Innovation and Entrepreneurship (c)
Health Sector Management (r)
Real Estate (r)
RSM2013YY.2022-0108SYNCCreative Destruction Lab Advanced Ajay Agrawal
Mara Lederman
Monday18:30-20:30ONLINEFriday, February 18, 2022Year Long Course.

Class Dates/Times
Monday (18:30-20:30)
Sept 13, Oct 4, Nov 8, 15, Jan 31, Feb 7, March 7, 14, Apr 4

Sunday, Sept 26
(12:00-16:00)
Friday, October 1
(16:00-18:00)

Please refer to the "CDL Advanced Course Important Dates" document for G7/ML7 Venture session dates.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (c)
Health Sector Management (r)
RSM2019HF.2021-0102SYNCCorporation 360°Sarah KaplanTuesday11:30-13:30
ONLINEMonday, October 25, 2021Consulting (r)
Business Design (r)
Leadership and Change Management (r)
RSM2019HF.2021-0107SYNCCorporation 360°Sarah KaplanTuesday7:00-9:00ONLINEMonday, October 25, 2021Consulting (r)
Business Design (r)
Leadership and Change Management (r)
RSM2021HF.2021-0102INPER/DUALCorporate StrategyAnne BowersWednesday11:30-13:30L1020Tuesday, October 26, 2021Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)Brand Management (r)
Business Design (r)
Consulting (c)
Financial Reporting and Analysis (r)
Investment Banking (r)
Leadership and Change Management (r)
RSM2021HF.2021-0103INPER/DUALCorporate StrategyAnne BowersWednesday13:45-15:45L1020Tuesday, October 26, 2021Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)Brand Management (r)
Business Design (r)
Consulting (r)
Financial Reporting and Analysis (r)
Investment Banking (r)
Leadership and Change Management (r)
RSM2021HF.2021-0107SYNCCorporate StrategyAnne BowersWednesday7:00-9:00ONLINETuesday, October 26, 2021Online SYNC section only. No in-person or dual delivery available.
Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)
Brand Management (r)
Business Design (r)
Consulting (r)
Financial Reporting and Analysis (r)
Investment Banking (r)
Leadership and Change Management (r)
RSM2023HF.2021-0101SYNCStrategic Change and Implementation Joel BaumWednesday9:15-12:15ONLINETuesday, October 12, 20218, 3 hour classes over 8 weeks (September 15-November 3)Business Design (r)
Consulting (c)
Leadership and Change Management (c)
RSM2040HF.2021-0103SYNIF*Advanced Value Capture Strategies: Theory and ApplicationsMara Lederman
Michael Ryall
Monday13:45-15:45ONLINEFriday, October 15, 2021Make-up class for Thanksgiving holiday on October 28 - 9:15-11:15

Classes will take place online.

In-person requirement for the final exam/assessment (subject to adjustment imposed by public health requirements) which will take place during the exam period (Dec 6-17)
Consulting (r)
Leadership and Change Management (r)
RSM2057HF.2021-0104INPERVenture Capital Strategy

Brian SilvermanMonday
16:15-18:15Desautels HallFriday, October 15, 2021Make-up class for Thanksgiving holiday on October 21 - 9:15-11:15Innovation and Entrepreneurship (c)
RSM2059HF.2021-0108SYNCHealthcare and Life Sciences Consulting: Field Application Mark FamWednesday19:00-21:00ONLINETuesday, October 26, 2021Consulting (c)
RSM2061HF.2021-0301INPERStrategic Networks (intensive format course)Bill McEvilyFriday
Saturday
Sunday
13:00-18:30
9:00- 17:00
L1025Friday, October 1, 2021In-person section. Students enrolling should be prepared to attend in-person if it is held in-person.

Weekend Intensive course.
Class Dates/Times:
Friday, September 24 - 13:30-18:30
Saturday, September 25 - 9:00-17:00
Saturday, October 2 - 13:00-18:00
Sunday, October 3 - 9:00-17:00
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (c)
Leadership and Change Management (c)
Consulting (r)
Business Design (r)
Health Sector Management (r)
RSM2061HF.2021-9301SYNCStrategic Networks (intensive format course)Bill McEvilyFriday
Saturday
Sunday
13:00-18:30
9:00- 17:00
ONLINEFriday, October 1, 2021Online synchronous section.

Weekend Intensive course.
Class Dates/Times:
Friday, September 24 - 13:30-18:30
Saturday, September 25 - 9:00-17:00
Saturday, October 2 - 13:00-18:00
Sunday, October 3 - 9:00-17:00
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (c)
Leadership and Change Management (c)
Consulting (r)
Business Design (r)
Health Sector Management (r)
RSM2062HF.2021-0108SYNCManagement Consulting PracticumYongah KimTuesday18:30-21:30ONLINEMonday, October 4, 20218, 3 hour classes over 9 weeks (September 14 - November 9)

Consulting (c)
RSM2081HF.2021-0301SYNCSocial Entrepreneurship (intensive format course)Ann ArmstrongSaturday/Sunday9:00-16:00ONLINEFriday, October 29, 2021Weekend Intensive Course
Class Dates: October 23/24, 30/31
Social Impact and Sustainability (c)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (c)
RSM2123HF.2021-0101SYNCInternational Business in the World EconomyBernardo Blum
Walid Hejazi
Wednesday9:15-11:15ONLINETuesday, October 26, 2021Take home final examGlobal Management (c)
RSM2128HF.2021-0104INPER/DUALReal Estate EconomicsWilliam StrangeTuesday16:00-18:00L1020Monday, October 25, 2021Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)Real Estate (c)
RSM2204HF.2021-0102INPER/DUALTaxation and Decision MakingAlex EdwardsMonday11:30-13:30L1010Friday, October 29, 2021Make-up class for Thanksgiving holiday on December 2 - 9:15-11:15


Financial Reporting and Analysis (c)
Investment Banking (r)
RSM2212HF.2021-0102INPER/DUALBusiness Analysis and ValuationPartha MohanramThursday11:30-13:30L1010Wednesday, October 27, 2021Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)
Financial Reporting and Analysis (c)
Investment Banking(r)
Consulting (r)
Management Analytics (r)
RSM2212HF.2021-0107INPER/DUALBusiness Analysis and ValuationPartha MohanramThursday7:00-9:00L1010Wednesday, October 27, 2021Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)
Financial Reporting and Analysis (c)
Investment Banking (r)
Consulting (r)
Management Analytics (r)
RSM2300HF.2021-0102INPER/DUALCorporate FinancingSergei DavydenkoThursday11:30-13:30127Wednesday, October 27, 2021Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)
Investment Banking (c)
Financial Reporting and Analysis (r)
RSM2300HF.2021-0103INPER/DUALCorporate FinancingSergei DavydenkoWednesday13:45-15:45L1010Tuesday, October 26, 2021Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)
Investment Banking (c)
Financial Reporting and Analysis (r)
RSM2300HF.2021-0108INPER/DUALCorporate FinancingSergei DavydenkoWednesday18:30-20:30L1025Tuesday, October 26, 2021Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)
Investment Banking (c)
Financial Reporting and Analysis (r)
RSM2301HF.2021-9103SYNCFinancial ManagementJan Mahrt-SmithThursday13:15-14:30SYNCWednesday, October 27, 2021Online section only. No in-person or dual delivery available. Online webinar class plus asynchronous video will add up to 120 minutes each week.Investment Banking (c)
Brand Management (r)
Financial Reporting and Analysis (r)
Health Sector Management (r)
RSM2301HF.2021-0103INPERFinancial ManagementJan Mahrt-SmithThursday14:45-16:00L1030Wednesday, October 27, 2021In-person section only. No online or dual delivery available. In-person class plus asynchronous video will add up to 120 minutes each week.Investment Banking (c)
Brand Management (r)
Financial Reporting and Analysis (r)
Health Sector Management (r)
RSM2302HF.2021-0108INPER/DUALSecurity Analysis & Portfolio ManagementDana BoykoThursday18:30-20:30L1020Wednesday, October 27, 2021Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)Funds Management (c)
Risk Management & Financial Engineering (r)
RSM2306HF.2021-0104SYNIFOptions & Futures MarketsKevin WangTuesday16:00-18:00ONLINE classes/in-person final examMonday, October 25, 2021Classes will take place online.

Last three classes (November 16, 23, 20) will be extended by 30 minutes for student presentations.

In-person requirement for the final exam/assessment (subject to adjustments imposed by public health requirements), which will take place during the exam period (Dec 6-17)
Risk Management and Financial Engineering (c)
Funds Management (r)
Investment Banking (r)
Real Estate (r)
RSM2308HF.2021-0108INPER/DUALFinancial Risk ManagementChayawat OrnthanalaiMonday18:45-20:45L1010Friday, October 15, 2021Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)
Risk Management and Financial Engineering (c)
RSM2312HY.2022-0104SYNCValue InvestingFrank Ieraci
Maureen Stapleton
Thursday16:15-18:15ONLINEFriday, February 18, 2022Year Long Course. 13 classes between September 16- April 7Funds Management (c)
RSM2314HF.2021-0101INPER/DUALPrivate Equity and Entrepreneurial FinanceAlexander DyckMonday9:15-11:15L1010Thursday, October 21, 2021Make-up class for Thanksgiving holiday on October 7- 9:15-11:15.
Mid-Term exam on October 22 from 9:00-11:00

Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (c)
Investment Banking (c)
RSM2314HF.2021-0107INPER/DUALPrivate Equity and Entrepreneurial FinanceAlexander DyckMonday7:00-9:00L1010Thursday, October 21, 2021Make-up class for Thanksgiving holiday on October 7- 7:00-9:00.
Mid-Term exam on October 22 from 9:00-11:00

Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (c)
Investment Banking (c)
RSM2315HF.2021-0101 - CANCELLEDINPER/DUALManagement of Private Wealth
Tom McCulloughWednesday9:15-11:15TBCTuesday, October 26, 2021
RSM2318HF.2021-0108INPER*Sustainable FinanceJan Mahrt-Smith

Tuesday18:30-19:45L1025Monday, October 25, 2021In person section only. No online or dual delivery available. In-person class plus asynchronous video will add up to 120 minutes each week. Funds Management (c)
Social Impact and Sustainability (c)
RSM2318HF.2021-9108SYNC*Sustainable FinanceJan Mahrt-Smith

Tuesday20:00-21:15ONLINEMonday, October 25, 2021Online section only. No in-person or dual delivery available. Online webinar class plus asynchronous video will add up to 120 minutes each week. Funds Management (c)
Social Impact and Sustainability (c)
RSM2322HF.2021-0102INPER/DUAL*Blockchain and Decentralized FinanceAndreas Park
Zissis Poulos
Wednesday11:30-13:30
Desautels HallTuesday, October 26, 2021Risk Management & Financial Engineering (r)
RSM2328HF.2021-0104INPER/DUALMachine Learning and Financial InnovationZissis PoulosWednesday16:00-18:00Desautels HallTuesday, October 26, 2021Students who register for this course will be required to complete the Python module and workshop before the course starts - Refer to course information page.

Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)
Management Analytics (c)
Funds Management (r)
Risk Management & Financial Engineering (c)
RSM2405HF.2021-0108INPER/DUALSupply Chain ManagementPhilipp AfecheThursday18:30-20:30L1025Wednesday, October 27, 2021Classes on September 30 and October 7 will be extended - 18:30-21:30

Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)
Process and Supply Chain Management (c)
Consulting (r)
Global Management (c)
Health Sector Management (r)
Management Analytics (r)
RSM2409HF.2021-0103INPER/DUALManagement Analytics
Arik Senderovich Thursday14:00-16:00L1010Wednesday, October 27, 2021Management Analytics (c)
Process and Supply Chain Management (c)
RSM2417HY.2022-0108INPER/DUAL*Quality Management with Lean Six SigmaHazel LordMonday18:30-20:30L1025Friday, February 18, 2022Year Long Course.
Class Dates - September 20, 27, October 18, 25, November 1, 22, 29, January 17, 24 February 14, 28, March 21, 28
Final exam during exam period (April 11-22, 2022)
Process and Supply Chain Management (c)
RSM2500HF.2021-0108INPER/DUALMarketing StrategySam CukiermanMonday18:30-20:30L1020Friday, October 29, 2021In lieu of a final exam, classes on November 22 and 29 will run an extra hour (18:30-21:30) for your group Board Presentations
Brand Management (c)
Business Design (r)
RSM2504HF.2021-0108INPER/DUALConsumer BehaviourScott HawkinsTuesday18:30-20:30L1020Monday, October 25, 2021Class 6 on October 19 will be extended until 21:00

Brand Management (c)
Business Design (r)
RSM2511HF.2021-0108INPER/DUALFinTech Marketing: Innovation in the Marketing of Financial Services Dan RichardsWednesday18:30-20:30L1020Tuesday, October 26, 2021Final Exam during exam period (Dec 6-17)
Management Analytics (r)
RSM2517HF.2021-0103SYNCFutures Thinking: Developing Business InsightZan Chandler
Susan Gorbet
Tuesday13:45-15:45ONLINEMonday, October 25, 2021Business Design (c)
Leadership and Change Management (r)
RSM2522HF.2021-0101SYNCMarketing and Behavioural EconomicsJulian House
Meera Paleja
Tuesday9:15-11:15ONLINEMonday, October 25, 2021Brand Management (c)
Business Design (r)
Social Impact and Sustainability(r)
Health Sector Management (r)
Management Analytics (r)
RSM2524HF.2021-0104SYNCBusiness Design PracticumAngèle Beausoleil Wednesday16:00-18:00ONLINETuesday, October 26, 2021Business Design (c)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (c)
Social Impact and Sustainability (r)
Health Sector Management (r)

RSM2603HF.2021-0301SYNCAdvanced Negotiations & Conflict Management (intensive format course)Chen-Bo ZhongSaturday/Sunday9:00-16:00
ONLINEFriday, November 12, 2021Weekend Intensive course.
Class Dates: November 6/7, 13/14
Leadership and Change Management (c)
RSM2604HF.2021-0301INPERManagerial Negotiations (intensive format course)Geoffrey LeonardelliSaturday/Sunday9:00-16:00
L1025Friday, November 12, 2021In-person section. Students enrolling should be prepared to attend in-person if it is held in-person.
Weekend Intensive course.
Class Dates: November 6/7, 13/14
Leadership and Change Management (c)

Pre-requisite for RSM2603 Advanced Negotiations & Conflict Management
RSM2604HF.2021-9301SYNCManagerial Negotiations (intensive format course)Geoffrey LeonardelliSaturday/Sunday9:00-16:00
ONLINEFriday, November 12, 2021Online synchronous section

Weekend Intensive course.
Class Dates: November 6/7, 13/14
Leadership and Change Management (c)

Pre-requisite for RSM2603 Advanced Negotiations & Conflict Management
RSM2612HF.2021-0101 - CANCELLEDSYNIFManaging Talent for Global OperationsAnil VermaTuesday9:15-11:15ONLINE classes/in-person final examMonday, October 25, 2021
RSM2621HF.2021-0301INPEREffective Leadership (intensive format course)Gary LathamSaturday/Sunday
9:00-16:00L1035Friday, November 26, 2021IN-PERSON course. No online or dual delivery. If in-person is not possible, the course will be offered online. Students enrolling should be prepared to attend in-person if it is held in person.

Weekend Intensive course.
Class Dates:
November 20, 21, 28, December 5
Final Exam during Exam Period (Dec 6-17)
Leadership and Change Management (c)
RSM2702HY.2022-0104SYNCOn-boardAnn Armstrong
Beatrix Dart
Wednesday16:15-18:15ONLINEFriday, February 18, 2022Year Long Course
Class dates: TBC
Leadership and Change Management (c)
RSM2703HY.2022-0104INPER/DUALCity LabRafael GomezMonday16:15-18:15L1020Friday, February 18, 2022Year Long Course
Class dates: TBC
RSM2706HY.2022-0103INPER/DUAL*Impact Investing in an Early-Stage EnterpriseRod LohinMonday13:45-15:45L1010Friday, February 18, 20226-8 classes between September-April. Exact class dates TBCSocial Impact and Sustainability (c)
RSM2709HF.2021-0115SYNCGlobal Practicum: Entrepreneurship & InnovationHussam AyyadMonday16:00-18:00ONLINEFriday, October 29, 2021Make-up class for Thanksgiving holiday on November 25 - 9:15-11:15Innovation and Entrepreneurship (c)
Global Management (c)
RSM2760HF.2021-0104 (previously RSM2705H)SYNCC-Suite: Living Out Leadership Day to Day for Organizational ImpactNouman AshrafThursday
Sunday
16:15-18:15
9:00-16:00
ONLINEWednesday, October 6, 2021Class Dates - September 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14
Sunday, October 17, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18
Leadership and Change Management (c)
RSM2920HF.2021-0103SYNCTop Manager's PerspectiveDavid Beatty
Richard Powers
Tuesday13:45-15:45ONLINEMonday, October 25, 2021Leadership and Change Management (c)
Social Impact and Sustainability (r)
*Experimental Course. Will appear on transcript as Special Topics

Winter Intensive Term 2022

January 3-15, 2022

Course Offerings

Applicable Majors: (c) = Core, (r) = Recommended
Applicable Emphases: (m) = Main, (s) = Supplemental

Students can check Quercus for course location.
Courses marked with * are experimental.

Note that the list of courses for each emphasis may change between now and September 1st. Please check the RO website for updates

Course Code/SectionDeliveryCourse TitleInstructor(s)Class DatesClass TimeDrop DeadlinesNotesApplicable Majors
RSM2058HF.2022-0203SYNCCommunicating StrategyTim RowleyJanuary 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 1413:30-17:00January 10, 2022Consulting (r)
RSM2122HS.2022.0201SYNCClean Energy: Policy Context and Business OpportunitiesKenneth CortsJan 3-149:30-13:00January 7, 20228 classes over 10 days
Exact dates TBC
Social Impact and Sustainability (c)
RSM2127HF.2022-0203SYNCEconomic Environment of International BusinessDan TreflerJan 3-14

13:30-17:00January 7, 2022Final exam: Jan 14
Global Management (c)
RSM2210HF.2022-0208SYNCFinancial Distress and InsolvencyDushyantkumar VyasJan 3-14

18:00-21:30January 7, 2022Final exam: Jan 14Financial Reporting and Analysis (c)
RSM2211HF.2022-0201SYNCBusiness LawRichard PowersJan 3-14

9:30-13:00January 7, 20228 classes over 10 days.

Take home final exam
Real Estate (r)
RSM2326HS.2022-0208SYNCHow Banks Work: Management in a New Technological AgeRichard NesbittJanuary 3-14

18:00-21:30January 7, 2022Take home final exam
Risk Management & Financial Engineering (r)
RSM2601HS.2022-0208SYNCOrganization DesignJim FisherJanuary 3-14

18:00-21:30January 7, 20228 classes over 10 days. Exact dates tbcLeadership and Change Management (c)
Consulting (r)
Health Sector Management (r)
RSM2620HS.2022-0203SYNCLeading Teams Geoffrey LeonardelliJanuary 3-14

13:30-17:00January 7, 20228 classes over 10 days.Leadership and Change Management (c)
Health Sector Management (r)
RSM2709HS.2022-0218SYNCGlobal Practicum: Global Classroom - The Global Firm in a World of Trade Wars and a Pandemic
Bernardo Blum
Walid Hejazi
January 3-15

7:00-9:00January 7, 2022Global Management (c/r)
RSM2913HS.2022-0201SYNCGettingItDone®Brendan Calder
Kelly Murumets
John O'Dwyer
January 3-14

9:15-12:45January 7, 2022Final presentations: Jan 14N/A

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