Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

• Location: Toronto, Canada,
• Established: 1950,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type: mixed.

Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto is a business school that is part of the University of Toronto and is located in the business district on one of its campuses, St. George.

The history of the institution began in 1950 in the form of the Institute of Business Administration, which in 1972 was changed to the Faculty of Management Studies at the university. The school received its current format in 1997, acquiring a new name - in honor of the main benefactor Joseph L. Rothman.

Currently, the school mainly enrolls MBA, master's and doctoral students. A large number of students come to receive education from different countries, including Russia, Ukraine, Finland, Mongolia, Morocco.

The teaching staff has the highest qualifications - 98% of teachers have doctoral degrees and many years of experience in educationa of the specialists in management, marketing, management and related fields.

Rotman has several institutes in the following areas:

• Behavioral economics in action,
• Markets and capital,
• Innovations in the field of corporate governance,
• Gender and Economics,
• Health Sector Strategy,
• Indian Innovation Institute,
• Corporate citizenship,
• Real Estate and Urban Economy,
• International business.

The main areas of research are:

• Accounting
• Economic Analysis and Policy,
• Finance
• Marketing
• Operations Management & Statistics,
• Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management,
• Strategic management.

The school building is located on the campus of St. George, one of the territories of the University of Toronto. There are seven student residences, but sometimes all living quarters are occupied by students of the main university programs: if there are no vacancies, the staff assist in finding housing off campus.

The Alumni House in St. George accommodates master's and doctoral students. Located within walking distance of the academic building and the library, it offers individual and multi-bed rooms with shared bathrooms, living rooms, laundry facilities and seating areas.

Students who come to study with their families can move into a multi-storey residential complex located near the school. A wide variety of apartments are available almost all year round, providing accommodation of exceptional comfort for the whole family.

When accommodated in one of the university's residences, students receive meal plans to choose from: they include a certain number of meals per week or month, which can be obtained in canteens and cafeterias. Next to the educational buildings there are shops with snacks, cafes with special meals, such as vegetarian and Muslim dishes, vending machines with drinks and sweets. The infrastructure of the study area allows students to get everything they need for a comfortable life without leaving the campus.

A huge variety of student clubs and associations allows students to achieve heights not only in the academic, but also in the extracurricular direction. The development of personal interests and hobbies is an integral part of learning, so after the main classes, students are given the opportunity to participate in team activities, attend an excursion or devote time to self-study.

Clubs and associations cover a variety of topics, so every student is sure to find a group of like-minded people for themselves! The most numerous direction is business, which connects clubs of Asian, African, European, Latin American and other students. Creativity is no less in demand: art lessons, playing musical instruments and vocals, theatrical activities and many other specializations organize classes both in classrooms and in fresh Air. The sports component of student leisure is represented by team and individual sports: from football and swimming to cardio and yoga - everything takes place under the guidance of experienced and qualified teachers.

Excursions have a special impact on the worldview and career path of students, as they provide an opportunity to explore the market not only in Canada, but also in other countries. With tourist and educational trips, students have already visited the United States, Japan and China, visiting the sights, campuses of leading universities and offices of international companies.

• 113 qualified teachers, 98% of whom have a doctoral degree,
• The best business school in Canada for the past decades,
• No. 2 among institutions in the country in the Financial Times MBA program rankings in 2018,
• Included in the TOP-20 of the best educational institutions in Canada,
• Internationality of students,
• Several options: morning, evening, full day,
• Several options for MBA programs.

The Rotman School is located in the heart of Toronto, the financial and cultural capital of Canada, which is consistently ranked as one of the best cities in the world in terms of quality of life. Students are educated just a few blocks from the Bay Street business center, and the institution takes full advantage of its location: there are many academic and research partnerships between Rothman and the corporate world. 

The educational institution is located in the heart of the St. George campus of the University of Toronto. There are several notable features of this building, which was completed in 1995,

• The Fleck Atrium is a large area on the ground floor that is often used for seminars and public lectures. It occupies the central part of the building with an open-air concept that allows people two floors above to observe the event from above. The vaulted ceiling of the atrium is made of glass,
• The Business Information Centre is the main school library and branch of the University of Toronto Library System,
• The Financial Research and Trading Lab is a state-of-the-art space that allows students to access a wide range of financial analysis software and data sets. Throughout the year, various business competitions are held in the laboratory,
• A self-development laboratory that prepares MBA students to improve interpersonal and communication skills in problem solving,

The expansion of the building, costing more than $4,000,000 CAD, completed in 2005 , added about a dozen new faculty and administrative premises, several meeting rooms on each floor, and recreation areas. In 2012, the building acquired a new branch, which almost doubled the expansion of educational and extracurricular facilities, providing even more areas for the embodiment of ideas and the development of interests.

Each program has different dates of study, but the general academic year begins in the fall and ends in the middle of summer. Students rest on weekends and holidays, during summer and winter holidays. Before leaving for the holidays, intermediate or final exams are taken.

The list of additional costs varies depending on which accommodation option the student has chosen. Located on campus, the cost of accommodation and meals will range from $10,500 to $19,800 CAD per year, and when renting housing outside the educational area - from $20,000 CAD or more. The list will also be supplemented by:

• Public transport — $1300 CAD,
• Leisure
• Textbooks and stationery - $ 2000 CAD,
• Personal or rented laptop - $ 1600-2000 CAD,
• Health insurance for foreign citizens - 756 $ CAD.

On average, the annual cost of living in Toronto will be $ 19,000-27,000 CAD.

An administrative fee will be required upon admission - $ 195 CAD for the application.

Decisions on admission to all programs are made on an ongoing basis (with the exception of the PhD program). Staff recommend that you apply a year or more before your intended start date. Even though applications are registered throughout the year, many programs are very competitive and can recruit a sufficient number of students before the application deadline. 

The admission process is quite simple:

• Filling out an online application, submitting documents and paying the registration fee,
• Receiving a positive response from the admissions committee with detailed instructions on how to proceed,
• Passing the entrance test: an interview or a small test,
• Receiving instructions on the procedure for obtaining a visa upon successful outcome of the interview,
• Planning a trip and starting your studies.

The number of graduates today exceeds almost 19,000 highly qualified specialists pursuing careers in 90 countries. After graduation, graduates enter subsequent programs or find a job in their specialty within six months.

MBA programs put forward almost identical requirements:

• Bachelor's degree: 3.0 GPA in the final year of study, assessment transcripts,
• GRE/GMAT score with a minimum score of 550,
• Work experience from two years,
• A letter of recommendation from an employer, supervisor or mentor. Sometimes it is enough to provide the contact information of a person who is ready to vouch for the skills of the applicant,
• Two written essays: 250 and 550 words on topics regularly published in the admissions section,
• Certificate confirming knowledge of the English language: TOEFL iBT (100 points in general, from 22 points for oral and written speech), IELTS (from 7.0).

Foreign citizens must have a valid passport and health insurance. The admissions staff will help you apply for a student visa to study in Canada (invitation).

For undergraduate programs, candidates must meet the same criteria, but instead of a bachelor's degree, provide a diploma of completion of upper secondary education, and new students of the doctoral program must provide a master's degree in a related specialty. The requirements for future masters are identical, as well as for applicants to MBA programs.

The institution provides a variety of scholarships and financial aid options, most of which are based on successful academic performance. Students also have access to partner organization awards, loans and loans, competition grants, and Canada's social programs.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision