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General Information

Rotman MBA students may take up to the equivalent of five courses (2.5 FCEs) outside of MBA electives, subject to the appropriate Academic Director’s approval, via the following:

  • Other Masters courses at Rotman
  • PhD courses at Rotman
  • Other University of Toronto graduate departments
  • Through the Ontario Visiting Graduate Student Program
    • Note: limit of two courses or 1 FCE
  • Graduate Exchange Program

Other Rotman Masters Programs

Masters of Management Analytics Courses

Requests Deadline: September 1, 2023 to the Registrar’s Office.

Students must request permission and receive approval as per the process outlined below.

A limited number of spaces are open in the Masters of Management Analytics (MMA) courses listed below. Course descriptions are available on the main Rotman site.

Important Notes

  • Each course in the Fall term will use at least one of the four languages (SQL, SAS, R, Python), sometimes two of these. 
  • Those students contemplating a Fall course must demonstrate adequate skills in the relevant language(s)—the ones used in each course should be clear from the course description. Students who are unsure whether they meet the requirements, should contact the course instructor(s) to clarify.
  • Students who have a good coding background (in any language) should be able to get adequate proficiency in the languages used in the program by taking MMA bootcamps in the relevant languages. 
  • Students without strong coding experience will likely not be allowed to take MMA courses—taking MMA bootcamps will not be enough. The coding experience can come from prior course work, job, on-line courses, etc.
  • MMA courses will count as an elective course credit. Students may also take these courses for extra credit. The maximum number of MMA courses any non-MMA student can take is two.
  • A maximum of five MBA students can be enrolled in a given MMA course.
  • Ensure a conflict-free course schedule. Note that MMA and MBA courses cannot conflict.
  • Spring courses are not open to MBA students.

Request Process

Please submit the following to the Registrar’s Office by September 1, 2023:

  • School of Graduate Studies Course Add/Drop Form (PDF) ranking a maximum of three MMA courses. Students may only be approved for a maximum of two MMA courses. Students must also indicate MBA courses to be dropped should MMA courses be approved.
  • The School of Graduate Studies Course Add/Drop Form (PDF) must include a physical signature (i.e. no typed, print, computer fonts, or computer signatures)
  • Transcript or statement addressing their background in coding. Students must have coding knowledge (some Python, some R—depending on the course). Those with weak skills may consider attending the MMA bootcamps.
  • Incomplete requests will not be reviewed.

The Registrar’s Office will forward the packages for review as appropriate.

MBA students may be able to attend the MMA bootcamp subject to MMA Academic Director’s recommendation.

Students will be notified by early September.

Intro Term MMA Courses (August to September)

Section 1
Course Code/TitleInstructorClass Day/TimeLocation
RSM8502H – Data-Based Management DecisionsBinyamin OzWednesdays/Fridays
Aug 11, 16, 18, 23, Sept 1, 8, 13
13:00–16:00

Friday, Sept 15
9:00–13:00

Tutorials:
Monday, Aug 21
14:00–15:00

Tuesday, Sept 5
12:00–13:00

Thursday, Sept 14
12:00–13:00
L1035
(Aug 21 is in L1060)
RSM8901H – Analytics in ManagementVariousSee Table BelowVarious
RSM8901H – Analytics in Management (Section 1)
DayTimeInstructorAreaLocation
Tuesday, August 1510:00–12:00Sridhar MoorthyMarketingL1035
Tuesday, August 1513:00–15:00Maria RotundoOB/HRML1035
Wednesday, August 1610:00–12:00Sridhar MoorthyMarketingL1035
Thursday, August 1713:00–15:00Maria RotundoOB/HRML1035
Thursday, August 1710:00–12:00Mike SimutinFinanceL1035
Tuesday, August 2210:30–12:00Kristina McElheranStrategy L1035
Tuesday, August 2213:00–15:00Maria RotundoOB/HRML1035
Wednesday, August 2310:00–12:00Sridhar MoorthyMarketingL1035
Thursday, August 2413:00–14:30Maria RotundoOB/HRML1035
Thursday, August 2410:00–12:00Mike SimutinFinanceL1035
Tuesday, August 2913:00–14:30Kristina McElheranStrategyL1035
Tuesday, August 2910:00–12:00Mike SimutinFinanceL1035
Thursday, August 3110:30–12:30ExamN/AVarious
Friday, September 110:00–11:30Maria RotundoOB/HRML1035
Tuesday, September 59:30–11:30Partha MohanramAccountingL1035
Wednesday, September 69:30–11:30Partha MohanramAccountingL1035
Wednesday, September 612:00–14:00Vahid RoshanaeiOperationsL1035
Thursday, September 79:30–11:00Partha MohanramAccountingL1035
Friday, September 810:00–12:00Vahid RoshanaeiOperationsL1060
Tuesday, September 129:30–11:30Partha MohanramAccountingL1035
Wednesday, September 1310:00–12:00Vahid RoshanaeiOperationsL1035
Thursday, September 149:30–11:00Partha MohanramAccountingL1035
Monday, September 1815:00–16:30Final ExamN/AVarious
Section 2
Course Code/TitleInstructorClass Day/TimeLocation
RSM8502H – Data-Based Management DecisionsBinyamin OzWednesdays/Fridays
Aug 11, 16, 18, 23, Sept 1, 8, 13
9:00–12:00

Friday, Sept 15
14:00–18:00

Tutorials:
Monday, Aug 21
12:00–13:00

Tuesday, Sept 5
10:00–11:00

Thursday, Sept 14
10:00–11:00
L1060
(Aug 21 and Sept 15 in L1035)
RSM8901H – Analytics in ManagementVariousSee Table BelowVarious
RSM8901H – Analytics in Management (Section 2)
DayTimeInstructorAreaLocation
Tuesday, August 1513:00–15:00Sridhar MoorthyMarketingL1060
Tuesday, August 1510:00–12:00Maria RotundoOB/HRML1060
Wednesday, August 1613:00–15:00Sridhar MoorthyMarketingL1060
Thursday, August 1710:00–12:00Maria RotundoOB/HRML1060
Thursday, August 1713:00–15:00Mike SimutinFinanceL1060
Tuesday, August 2213:00–14:30Kristina McElheranStrategyL1060
Tuesday, August 2210:00–12:00Maria RotundoOB/HRML1060
Wednesday, August 2313:00–15:00Sridhar MoorthyMarketingL1060
Thursday, August 2410:00–11:30Maria RotundoOB/HRML1060
Thursday, August 2413:00–15:00Mike SimutinFinanceL1060
Tuesday, August 2910:30–12:00Kristina McElheranStrategyL1060
Tuesday, August 2913:00–15:00Mike SimutinFinanceL1060
Thursday, August 3110:30–12:30ExamN/AVarious
Friday, September 113:00–14:30Maria RotundoOB/HRML1060
Tuesday, September 512:00–14:00Partha MohanramAccountingL1060
Wednesday, September 612:00–14:00Partha MohanramAccountingL1060
Wednesday, September 69:30–1:30Vahid RoshanaeiOperationsL1060
Thursday, September 712:00–13:30Partha MohanramAccountingL1060
Friday, September 813:00–15:00Vahid RoshanaeiOperationsL1035
Tuesday, September 1212:00–14:00Partha MohanramAccountingL1060
Wednesday, September 1313:00–15:00Vahid RoshanaeiOperationsL1060
Thursday, September 1412:00–13:30Partha MohanramAccountingL1060
Monday, September 1814:30–16:00Final ExamN/AVarious

Term 1 MMA Courses (August to December)

Section 1
Course Code/TitleInstructorClass Day/TimeLocation
RSM8411H – Structuring and Visualizing Data for AnalyticsTBCMondays/Wednesdays
Sept 27 – Nov 29
15:30–17:00
(No class Oct 9)

Dec 4
15:30–16:30
L1035
RSM8413H – Machine Learning AnalyticsGerhard TrippenTuesdays/Thursdays
Sept 28 – Nov 28
9:00–10:30

Nov 30
9:00–10:00
L1060
RSM8414H – Tools for Probabilistic Models and Prescriptive AnalyticsSheng LiuTuesdays/Thursdays
Sept 28 – Nov 28
11:00–12:30

Nov 30
11:00–12:00
L1060
RSM8512H – Modeling Tools for Predictive AnalyticsRyan WebbMondays/Wednesdays
Sept 27 – Nov 29
13:30–15:00
(No class Oct 9)

Dec 4
13:30–14:30
L1035
Section 2
Course Code/TitleInstructorClass Day/TimeLocation
RSM8411H – Structuring and Visualizing Data for AnalyticsTBCMondays/Wednesdays
Sept 27 – Nov 29
13:30–15:00
(No class Oct 9)

Dec 4
13:30–14:30
L1060
RSM8413H – Machine Learning AnalyticsGerhard TrippenTuesdays/Thursdays
Sept 28 – Nov 28
11:00–12:30

Nov 30
11:00–12:00
L1035
RSM8414H – Tools for Probabilistic Models and Prescriptive AnalyticsSheng LiuTuesdays/Thursdays
Sept 28 – Nov 28
9:00–10:30

Nov 30
9:00–10:00
L1035
RSM8512H – Modeling Tools for Predictive AnalyticsRyan WebbMondays/Wednesdays
Sept 27 – Nov 29
15:30–17:00
(No class Oct 9)

Dec 4
15:30–16:30
L1060

MMA Bootcamps

Interested students must submit audit requests directly to the instructors as listed below and then forward to the Registrar’s Office.

Up to five MBA students may be able to attend the MMA bootcamp, subject to MMA Academic Director’s recommendation.

Fall 2023 DatesTimeSectionLocationInstructorArea
Thursday, August 310:00–12:001L1035Jay CaoJMP
Thursday, August 314:00–16:002L1060Jay CaoJMP
Tuesday, August 810:00–12:001L1035Jay CaoJMP
Tuesday, August 814:00–16:002L1060Jay CaoJMP
Wednesday, August 910:00–12:001L1035Jay CaoJMP
Wednesday, August 914:00–16:002L1060Jay CaoJMP
Tuesday, August 810:00–12:302L1060Dmitry KrassStats
Tuesday, August 814:00–16:301L1035Dmitry KrassStats
Wednesday, August 910:00–12:302L1060Dmitry KrassStats
Wednesday, August 914:00–16:301L1035Dmitry KrassStats
Thursday, August 1010:00–12:302L1060Dmitry KrassStats
Thursday, August 1014:00–16:301L1035Dmitry KrassStats
Friday, August 1110:00–12:301L1035Dmitry KrassStats
Friday, August 1114:00–16:302L1060Dmitry KrassStats
Thursday, August 1010:00–12:001L1035Jay CaoSQL
Thursday, August 1014:00–16:002L1060Jay CaoSQL
Monday, August 1410:00–12:001L1035Jay CaoSQL
Monday, August 1414:00–16:002L1060Jay CaoSQL
Friday, August 1810:00–12:001L1035Jay CaoSQL
Friday, August 1814:00–16:002L1060Jay CaoSQL
Monday, August 1410:00–12:002L1060Gerhard TrippenR Programming
Monday, August 1414:00–16:001L1035Gerhard TrippenR Programming
Monday, August 2110:00–12:001L1035Gerhard TrippenR Programming
Monday, August 2114:00–16:002L1060Gerhard TrippenR Programming
Monday, August 2810:00–12:001L1035Gerhard TrippenR Programming
Monday, August 2814:00–16:002L1060Gerhard TrippenR Programming
Friday, August 2510:00–12:002L1060Mike MacDonaldPython Bootcamp
Friday, August 2514:00–16:001L1035Mike MacDonaldPython Bootcamp
Monday, August 2810:00–12:002L1060Mike MacDonaldPython Bootcamp
Monday, August 2814:00–16:001L1035Mike MacDonaldPython Bootcamp
Thursday, September 79:30–11:302L1060Mike MacDonaldPython Bootcamp
Thursday, September 712:00–14:001L1035Mike MacDonaldPython Bootcamp
Monday, September 1110:00–12:002L1035Mike MacDonaldPython Bootcamp
Monday, September 1113:00–15:001L1060Mike MacDonaldPython Bootcamp

Rotman PhD Courses

  • MBA students may, with the permission of the instructor, take a doctoral-level course through the Rotman PhD Program. Some courses may be better suited to the academic needs and abilities of MBA students than others; ultimately, the instructor will assess an applicant’s candidacy, with further consideration of space availability.
  • Anyone wishing to complete a Rotman PhD course must complete the School of Graduate Studies Course Add/Drop Form (PDF) and, together with a course outline and brief rationale for taking the course, submit these to the Registrar’s Office. Forms must be submitted by the deadline to add a course.
  • A comprehensive list of PhD course offerings will be available in mid-July.

Other University of Toronto Graduate Departments

Many MBA students take graduate courses at other graduate departments, mainly Economics, Information, Industrial Relations, and Law (senior level undergraduate courses only). Students are advised to contact the department or faculty of interest regarding course offerings. Visit the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) for details and contact information for each graduate department at U of T. 

The lists below represent only a sample of the courses available to students and those that the departments have asked Rotman to advertise.

Courses are reviewed by the appropriate Academic Director, on the basis of the following:

  • Credit value (must be three credit hours / 0.5 FCE each)
  • Appropriate level (graduate level courses, with the exception of senior level undergraduate courses in the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto)
  • Suitability (fit with a student’s goals for the MBA program)
  • Content (ensuring no duplication of coursework relative to MBA courses taken/to be taken)

To take a course at another department/Faculty at the University of Toronto, students must:

  1. Complete the School of Graduate Studies Course Add/Drop Form (PDF)
  2. Submit a course outline
  3. Submit a brief rationale for taking the course to the Registrar’s Office (RO).
  4. Ensure the host Department will approve the request by contacting the department well in advance. Ask whether they accept “out of faculty” requests, if there is space available in the course that you are interested in, and if there are any deadlines to enroll in the course.

Incomplete requests will not be considered. Enrolment is subject to Academic Director’s approval.

Important:

  • Rotman grade submission deadlines must be met, regardless of the deadlines of the other department(s) involved.
  • It is the student’s responsibility to know, and adhere to, the Add/Drop deadlines, accommodations policy, etc. of the host department.

Courses Available at Other University of Toronto Faculties

The following lists are of selected courses available to MBA students. For more courses, please visit the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) for details and contact information of each graduate department at UofT.

Faculty of Law

Please note that the below Faculty of Law courses are representative of the 2022-2023 Academic Year. Details for the 2023-2024 Academic year will be coming soon.

CourseInstructor(s)Schedule
LAW2005HF – Art of the DealRobert Vaux
Gesta Abols
Thursdays
4:10 pm – 6:00 pm
LAW6039HS – Looking Ahead: Blurred Lines of Technology, Body, and Mind Benjamin Alarie
Daniel Debow 
Mondays
8:30 am – 10:20 am 
Please be advised that the manner of delivery of courses, co-curricular opportunities, programs, and services is subject to change, in accordance with University policies.


Faculty of Music

Registration for Faculty of Music graduate courses opens Wednesday, August 2, 2023. To start the registration process, students should send the Instructor, Prof Catherine Moore, the SGS add/drop form, with the top part filled in, clearly-written e-mail address, and their signature. Please send the form to: catherinej.moore@utoronto.ca.

Please refer to the section Other University of Toronto Graduate Departments for instructions on how to submit requests to the Registrar’s Office.

The focal points for Digital Media Distribution in 2023 will be innovative business, technology, and creative environments such as Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence (including ChatGPT uses for music creation & distribution), Blockchain (especially as the supporting infrastructure for NFTs), and VUIs (“smart speakers”). The course content reflects the ongoing collaboration across the Faculty of Music’s U of T Faculty partners: business management; distribution business models; technology; computer science; law; policy; digital media rights-holders; and the creation of multi-media experiences.

Cross-disciplinary course in which graduate-student teams from across U of T collaborate on new business models. Please note that no music knowledge or training is required to take this course.

CourseInstructor(s)ScheduleLocation
JDM3619H-F
Digital Media Distribution
Catherine MooreFridays:
September 8 – December 1
3:10 pm to 6:00 pm
Room 215 – Edward Johnson Building
Faculty of Music
80 Queen’s Park
(with some aspects via MS Teams as needed)
UofT Research Guide for this course: https://guides.library.utoronto.ca/JDM3619
Course Description
JDM3619HF – Digital Media Distribution

The course tackles the strategic problems of digital media in the streaming and download age, its re-monetization for creators and other stakeholders, potential new business models, policy development, distribution structures, and intellectual property regimes. Students work with faculty within and across disciplinary boundaries and with distinguished guests from the field to create innovative outcomes, from policy papers to potential startups. Students are exposed to the existing situation through in-depth lectures and workshops from faculty and expert guests. Teams are tasked to create viable business models for new paradigms that will encourage creators/performers/supporters, respect radicalizing technologies and intellectual property contexts, identify new markets and partnerships, and establish viable and sustainable distribution models.

 

Institute of Health Policy, Management & Evaluation (IHPME) – Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Master of Health Informatics (MHI) Courses
CourseTermInstructor(s)Schedule
MHI2001H – Fundamentals of Health InformaticsFall 2023Karim KeshavjeeTuesdays:
September 5 – December 5
2:00pm – 5:00pm
(No class October 9)

Health Sciences Building Rm 108
(155 College St.)
MHI2018H – Knowledge Management and SystemsWinter 2024Karim Keshavjee
Abbas Zavar
Thursdays:
January 11, February 15, April 4
5:00pm – 9:00pm

Fridays:
January 12, February 16, March 22
2:00pm – 6:00pm
MHI2024H – Advanced Topics in Data Governance in Health Informatics*Fall 2023Don Willison
Karim Keshavjee
Jennifer Tin
Kiren Handa
Mondays:
September 11 – December 4
5:00pm – 7:30pm
(No class October 9)

Health Sciences Building Rm 618
(155 College St.)

*Please see below for further instructions for MHI2024.

There are not formal course pre-requisites but, because of the limited class size of 12 and the seminar format, we are looking to identify students for whom a course in data governance will constitute an important contribution to their career trajectory. While prior work experience in the health sector is an asset, it is not required. We are also interested in bringing together students from across many disciplines.

If interested in the course, please provide a brief (2 pages maximum) bio-sketch that describes:

  • The program in which you are currently enrolled, the courses you have taken to date, and the other courses you intend to take.
  • Any other undergraduate or graduate programs you have completed.
  • Any work experience you have had, to date, with health data.
  • As best you can, the kind of role in which you would like to see yourself in 5-10 years – whether this be academic, government, or industry.
  • Whether you see yourself in that role as a data user, as a data administrator, in some data governance/policy role, or some other role related to health data.

Please send your bio-sketch to Adjunct Professor Don Willison, ScD, by July 20 2023, and we will be in touch soon thereafter. Thank you for your interest in the course.

Health Services Research (HSR) Courses
CourseTermInstructor(s)Schedule
HAD5760H – Advanced Health
Economics & Policy Analysis
Fall 2023Audrey LaporteTuesdays:
September 12 – December 5
2:00pm – 4:00pm
(No class October 10)

Health Sciences Building Rm 451
(155 College St.)

Schedule
Master of Health Science (MHSc) – Health Administration Courses
CourseTermInstructor(s)Schedule
HAD5713H – Introduction
to Health Information Systems
Fall 2023Mark FamSeptember 22 – 9:00am – 12:00pm
September 23 – 9:00am – 12:00pm (online)
October 11 – 5:30pm – 9:00pm (online)
October 13 – 9:00am – 12:00pm
November 4 – 9:00am – 12:00pm (online)
November 24 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
December 15 – 9:00am – 5:00pm

Health Sciences Building Rm 740
(155 College St.)

Schedule
HAD5736H – Operations Research:
Tools for Quantitative Health Care
Decision Making
Fall 2023Mike Carter
Dionne Aleman
Online:
September 13 – 5:30pm – 9:00pm
September 16 – 8:00am – 12:00pm
October 4 – 5:30pm – 9:00pm
October 7 – 8:00am – 12:00pm
October 28 – 8:00am – 12:00pm
November 18 – 8:00am – 12:00pm
December 9 – 8:00am – 5:00pm

In-Person:
Health Sciences Building Rm 740
(155 College St.)

October 27 – 1:30pm – 5:00pm
November 17 – 1:30pm – 5:00pm

Schedule
HAD5765H – Case Studies in
Health Policy
Winter 2024Raisa DeberPre-Class:
Wednesday, January 10
3:00pm – 4:00pm

Thursdays:
January 11
February 1, 22
March 14
April 4
9:00am – 12:00pm

Health Sciences Building Rm 412
(155 College St.)

Schedule
System, Leadership & Innovation (SLI) Courses
CourseTermInstructor(s)Schedule
HAD2003H – Learning Health Systems Part 1: Identifying Opportunities for System Change and Designing Sound InnovationsWinter 2024Geoff AndersonTuesdays:
January 9 – April 9
2:00pm – 5:00pm
(8 sessions from above dates TBC)

Schedule
HAD2002H – Learning Health Systems Part 2: Implementation and Evaluation of System Innovations *

*Prerequisite: HAD2003H – Learning Health Systems Part 1
Summer 2024Geoff AndersonWednesdays:
April 24 – June 19
2:00pm – 5:00pm
(8 sessions from above dates TBC)

Health Sciences Building Rm 412
(155 College St.)

Schedule
HAD2007H – Leading Health Systems Innovation and TransformationSummer 2024Savithiri Ratnapalan
Abi Sriharan
TBC

Schedule

School of Cities

The Multidisciplinary Urban Graduate Seminar (M.U.G.S.) was developed in partnership with other faculties, schools and departments four courses. M.U.G.S courses are for graduate students enrolled in a Masters or PhD program at the University of Toronto. Participants will work in multidisciplinary teams from different academic fields, using their learned perspective to come together to review problems faced by cities and find innovative solutions.

Important – All courses listed below require students to fill out an application. Course descriptions and applications for all courses are found here.

CourseTermInstructor(s)ScheduleNotes
ENV463H1 – The Edible CampusFall 2023Michael ClassensWednesdays
10:00am – 12:00pm
St. George Campus
Offered by the School of Cities and
the School of the Environment
PLA1516H1 – Develop Affordable Housing From Start to FinishWinter 2024Jeanhy ShimWednesdays
12:00pm – 2:00pm
St. George Campus
Students must take at least one Rotman elective on real estate before/while taking this practicum course

Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering

The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering offers graduate-level courses in EDI and Leadership by ISTEP and Troost ILead.

Students who are interested in these courses must follow the steps outlined under Other University of Toronto Graduate Departments.

Students may contact the listed instructors to secure their permission before submitting the form to the Registrar’s Office (RO).


Fall 2023 Term: September 11 – December 20, 2023*

Winter 2024 Term: January 8 – April 8, 2024*

*It is possible a course may run before these dates above or end beyond the dates – please check with course instructor, syllabus or the course schedule.

CourseTermInstructor(s)ScheduleNotes
TEP1601H – Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity within Engineering ContextsSummer 2023Mikhail BurkeJuly 10-Aug 6
Tuesdays 13:00-15:00
Thursdays 16:00-17:00
TEP1601H – Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity within Engineering ContextsFall 2023Mikhail BurkeBegins Week of September 14
Wednesdays 15:00-18:00
Tentative. May not run.
TEP1010H – Cognitive and Psychological Foundations of Effective LeadershipWinter 2024Robin SacksBegins Week of January 8
Tuesdays 18:00-21:00
TEP1011H – Authentic LeadershipFall 2023Nick Evans and Mike FarleyBegins Week of September 14
Mondays 18:30-21:00
TEP1027H – Engineering PresentationsFall 2023Lydia WilkinsonBegins Week of Sept 14
Wednesdays 18:00-21:00
Not truly about engineering.
TEP1029H – The Science of Emotional Intelligence and its Application to LeadershipFall 2023Danny CushingBegins Week of October 2
Tuesdays 18:00-21:00
TEP1501H – Leadership and Leading in Groups and OrganizationsFall 2023TBCBegins Week of Sept 14
Tuesdays 18:00-21:00
Further details about the courses can be found here. Any questions about the courses or course enrolment can be directed to istep@utoronto.ca  

Ontario Visiting Graduate Student Exchange Program

Students wishing to take a course at another university in Ontario must:

  1. Discuss their plans with their Assistant/Associate Director for their respective MBA program.
  2. Ensure the Department at the host University will approve their request by contacting the Department well in advance—two months before course start is recommended—to confirm session offering and likelihood of request being approved.
  3. Complete a School of Graduate Studies Ontario Visiting Graduate Student Form (PDF) and submit a course outline as well as a brief rationale for taking the course to the Registrar’s Office (RO).

Note:

  • Approval is normally given only if there is no equivalent course being offered at Rotman or other department at the University of Toronto during the academic year following the request.
  • Note that Ontario Visiting Graduate Student (OGVS) courses can only be taken for credit (i.e. OVGS courses cannot be designated as Extra credit).
  • A maximum of two courses may be taken under this program. If a student wishes to take more than the two courses allowed at a university in Ontario, they must secure approval for the particular course from the Director, Academic Services, Masters Programs and obtain a letter of permission to take the course(s).
  • Please do not contact Rotman instructors or Academic Instructors as the Registrar’s Office secures all approvals.

Graduate Exchange Agreement

This agreement is between the University of Toronto and McGill University, Université de Montréal, and University of British Columbia. Each university, whenever feasible, will allow a graduate student in good standing from one university to register as an exchange graduate student at the other university without paying fees at the institution being visited, except for student activity fees. Courses taken will be credited at the home institution and for Rotman School students, may amount to a maximum of five courses (equivalent to 2.5 FCEs).

Students wishing to take a course at one of these universities must:

  1. Discuss their plans with their Assistant/Associate Director for the respective MBA program.
  2. Ensure the department at the host university will approve their request by contacting the Department well in advance—three months before course start is recommended—to confirm session offering and likelihood of request being approved.
  3. Complete a School of Graduate Studies Graduate Exchange Agreement Form (PDF) and submit a course outline as well as a brief rationale for taking the course to the Registrar’s Office (RO).

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