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INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED PRE-PROGRAM REGISTRATION & FEES FUNDING MBA PROGRAM STUDENT SERVICES LIFE @ ROTMAN CONTACT US
At Rotman, you will be learning from the best the MBA world Tuesday, August 1 Deadline to submit Program Registration & Code of Conduct and complete
has to offer. Our internationally renowned faculty will introduce the online MBA Pre-Program Registration
you to the latest indepth business thinking. At the same time you Monday, August 7 Civic Holiday - Statutory Holiday (University Closed)
will learn from, and with, your classmates, providing you with a
lifelong network of colleagues. As a working professional, you Friday - Saturday, August 18-19 Rotman Overnight Orientaiton (attendance required)
have the added advantage of being able to apply what you
learn at work the very same day. Monday - Saturday, August 21-26 6 Day Intensive Week - RSM2607 Negotiations & RSM1291 Business
Problem Solving classes take place
As a working professional, your time is valuable. Rotman faculty
and staff are here to assist you along the way. This guide has Friday, September 1 Deadline: Tuition Fees Payment to Register
been designed to help you prepare for the start of your MBA Friday - Sunday, September 1-3 Graduate Business Council (GBC) Student-Run Orientation Camp
program. In it you will find an overview of your program, the (attendance optional - registration opens in July)
resources available to you as a Rotman student, details regarding Monday, September 4 Labour Day - Statutory Holiday (University Closed)
pre-program activities, orientation, contact information for our
office and the preparation required before you begin. Tuesday, September 12 Morning & Evening MBA (7am & 6:30pm classes begin)
Thursday, November 30 Deadline: Winter term Fees Payment
I hope you find the information contained here useful. More
information will be coming to you in the near future to help you
prepare and plan. If at any time you have any questions, the A listing of Important Dates for the 20172018 academic year is available on RWorld, and will be updated as more dates are confirmed.
staff in the Program Services Office are more than happy to hear
from you.
Sincerely,
Leanne Pollard
Managing Director, Professional MBA and Specialized Programs
Note: All dates and information contained within this document are accurate at time of posting.
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INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED PRE-PROGRAM REGISTRATION & FEES FUNDING MBA PROGRAM STUDENT SERVICES LIFE @ ROTMAN CONTACT US
THE ROTMAN GO-TO-GUIDE The University of Toronto student card TCard is the official university identification and is issued to
all new students. It provides access to resources such as campus libraries, the Athletic Centre and the
This Go-To-Guide gives you an overview of the MBA program, Housing Service, and can be loaded with money to use for photocopying, printing and to purchase
resources in and around the School, information on Pre-Program food at select locations on campus. It is also required for identification during exams and to pick up
activities, and preparation required leading up to the start of assignments and course materials at Rotman.
your first year of the Rotman MBA program.
The TCard will be available starting mid-June.
We encourage you to actively review this guide as a starting Students are encouraged to obtain their TCard prior to the
point, and as you get closer to the start of the program, refer start of the MBA Pre-Program in August. Additional information
to the more detailed, and regularly updated information and about acquiring the TCard can be found on RWorld. Note
materials found on RWorld. that your wireless access account is linked to your University
of Toronto Student Card (TCard). Therefore, you will need to
RWORLD: THE ROTMAN WEB PORTAL obtain your TCard prior to completing the Rotman IT Resources
http://rworld.rotman.utoronto.ca Self-Setup (the online link to be provided in August 2017).
RWorld is our internal web portal. Your view of RWorld during TCards are issued from the Koffler Centre, 214 College
this pre-program phase will allow you to access detailed Street, 1st Floor (behind the Second Cup).
information on Pre-Program activities, view and complete the
checklist of things to do before your program begins, and learn You will need your admissions letter, photo
more about the School and the Rotman PHOTO
identification and proof of citizenship
MBA Program. (for international students, your passport and valid study permit
is required) to obtain a TCard. PHOTO
Once your program begins, you will receive access to a new
version of RWorld that will allow you to access your course Please visit http://www.tcard.utoronto.ca website for hours of
outlines and class materials, view your course schedule, sign up operation and further details.
for events and activities, submit assignments, view your grades,
and so on. LAPTOPS AT ROTMAN
Rotman MBA students are required to own a laptop computer
Note: You will maintain access to the Pre-Program portal until
that supports Microsoft Windows (7 or newer) and is able to
October 2017.
connect to the Rotman wireless network.
All students will receive access to a FREE copy of
MS Office Pro. The download link will be made available
on RWorld mid-August.
For additional information on selecting a laptop, please see
the Laptop FAQs under Program Web Links on RWorld.
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ACADEMIC PRE-COURSES
ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, BUSINESS MATH & STATISTICS - JULY & AUGUST 2017
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ON RWORD IN MAY 2017
Additional details and Self Assessment Tests for each of the optional
pre-courses will be posted on RWorld in May. Students can use the
results of the tests to determine what preparation they require and
whether or not they will need to register for any or all of the pre-
courses.
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The BMO IFL is a full service conference venue focused on collaboration at its finest and is located at
3550 Pharmacy Avenue in northeast Toronto. The BMO IFL is approximately a 30 minute drive from the
Rotman School. Note that students will be responsible for arranging their own transportation. Please
arrange to arrive at the BMO IFL no later than 5:00pm on Friday, August 18, 2017.
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PROGRAM FEES
The Program fees have three components:
1. Annual Tuition Fee
2. Rotman Ancillary Fees
3. University Incidental Fees
Rotman ancillary fees are charged by the School for services specific to the Morning & Evening MBA
program. University incidental fees are charged by the University for services that are universal to all
students: student unions, campus services such as Hart House and the Athletic Centre, and electronic PHOTO
access fees for the cost of internet-based information access. This fee also includes health coverage and
dental plan. Students with equivalent insurance elsewhere may opt-out of these plans.
Please visit the Graduate Students Union website for details: http://www.utgsu.ca/insurance
In addition to the annual tuition fee, students are required to submit payment for University incidental fees and Rotman UNIVERSITY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ancillary fees. The University incidental fees amount to approximately $1,300*, for domestic students and approximately
$1,800 - $2,000* for international students. The Rotman ancillary fees amount to approximately $675* to cover the cost The 2017-2018 University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) fee is estimated to be approximately $684 and
of core course materials. Additional details, information and finalized amounts will be updated as available and can be will automatically be added to tuition invoices for International Students only.
found on your Tuition Fee statement and on RWorld. More information regarding UHIP may be found at http://www.cie.utoronto.ca/Coming/UHIP.htm
*Please note that the tuition fee, Rotman ancillary fees and university incidental fees are set by the University each year and
are subject to change.
HEALTH INSURANCE - OPTING OUT
The Graduate Students Union provides a supplementary health insurance plan that pays for some
INTERNATIONAL FEE EXEMPTIONS medical expenses not otherwise covered by OHIP. Full-time students (all Morning & Evening MBA
International students who are paying international tuition fees may qualify for an International Tuition Fee students are considered full-time), are automatically enrolled in this plan once the tuition and incidental
Exemption if certain criteria is met. For the most part, the criteria has to do with an international students fees have been paid. You may opt out of the plan annually each Fall if you already have adequate
status in Canada. If an international student meets one of the criteria and applies for an exemption prior coverage from another source, i.e. your employer. Please visit the GSU website for further details
to November 1st, the tuition fee for the entire academic year will be adjusted to the domestic tuition http://www.utgsu.ca/insurance.
fee amount. If an international student meets one of the criteria and applies for an exemption after
November 1st but prior to February 1st, the tuition fee for the Spring term (January-April) will be adjusted
HEALTH INSURANCE OUT-OF-PROVINCE STUDENTS
to the domestic tuition fee amount for that term. For details on meeting the criteria for an International Out-of-province students should contact their provincial health insurance provider for information
Tuition Fee Exemption, please see RWorld or contact the Program Services Office at pso@rotman. regarding arranging for continued coverage while studying in Ontario.
utoronto.ca
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PROGRAM FUNDING
Rotman MBA students are eligible for a range of financial assistance options including loans,
scholarships and awards. There are also part-time employment opportunities available to upper year
students, such as Teaching Assistantships and special programs such as the Rotman Scholars. All are
aimed at meeting the various financial needs of Rotman students for the duration of the MBA program.
Additional information can be found on RWorld.
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Eligibility requirements, maximum borrowing amounts and loan repayment policies vary from province to
province. Usually the assistance is in the form of interest-free loans while a student is in school, although
some provinces award grants to students or offer additional assistance to students graduating with debt
over a certain amount.
Most provincial loans are administered centrally through the Universitys Enrolment Services Office.
For further information, consult the section on Financial Aid at
http://www.adm.utoronto.ca/financial-aid/canadian-government
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* As scheduled by the team at a mutually agreeable time. The role of the scholar typically comprises a
Sample 6-Day Intensive Week Schedule weekly tutorial session in which
Time Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
s/he may expand on material covered in
class; provide guidance in preparation for an
RSM 1291 RSM 1291 RSM 1291 RSM 1291 RSM 1291 RSM 1291
9:00am- Business Business Business Business Business Business
upcoming deliverable, quiz or exam; and/or
12:00pm Prolem Prolem Prolem Prolem Prolem Prolem address specific topics which individual students
Solving Solving Solving Solving Solving Solving are seeking clarification on. In addition to the
Lunch weekly tutorial sessions, the Scholar may perform other functions such as one-on-one tutoring support
for students who are facing academic challenges, individual or small group meetings prior to exams or
1:00- RSM 2607 RSM 2607 RSM 2607 RSM 2607 RSM 2607 RSM 2607
5:00pm Negotiations Negotiations Negotiations Negotiations Negotiations Negotiations major projects, and instructor support.
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PRINTING
Students are given a $30.00 printing credit, i.e. Printer Points, at the start of each academic year.
Additional credit is provided for required course material that is provided only in an online format.
After which, there is a cost of $0.05 per page (black and white).
You may purchase additional Printer Points as needed through RWorld once the program begins.
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STUDENT LIFE @ ROTMAN Being a part of the Rotman community means you are also part of the greater community of the
University of Toronto. As a student with full-time status, your incidental fees include membership to
campus athletic facilities (Hart House, Goldring, Varsity and Athletic Centres), health benefits, library
Whatever your interests, you will have ample opportunity to expand your horizons and get involved
services and transit discounts. You are encouraged to take advantage of all that the university has to
with clubs, organizations, conferences, competitions and events that enhance the close-knit nature of the
offer.
Rotman student community. Being a student leader gives you the opportunity to partner with faculty, staff
and industry people and make an impression! Listed below are just some of U of Ts student services that may be of interest to you. More details can
be found on RWorld and at the websites listed below.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS www.studentlife.utoronto.ca
http://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/studentlife U OF T STUDENT SERVICES
Accessibility Services: http://www.accessibility.utoronto.ca
GRADUATE BUSINESS COUNCIL
The Graduate Business Council (GBC) is the student elected representative organization at Athletic Facilities (Athletic, Varsity, & Goldring Centres) and Hart
Rotman. The GBC acts as an umbrella for all industry, professional, cultural, sporting and social clubs, House:
as well as a liaison with the faculty and administration at the school. The GBC Executive is comprised http://www.physical.utoronto.ca/FacilitiesAndMemberships.aspx
of upper-year students in the Full-Time, Morning & Evening MBA Programs elected to address issues and http://www.harthouse.utoronto.ca PHOTO
facilitate programs at Rotman.
Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity:
There are a number of ways you, as a first-year student, can get involved in the GBC. First year GBC http://www.antiracism.utoronto.ca
academic, social and career representatives are elected for each class in September. The academic
Family Care Office: http://www.familycare.utoronto.ca
and career reps work closely with the GBC and the PSO to consolidate student feedback, while the
social reps work on creating opportunities for students to interact outside the classroom and enjoy the Graduate Students Union (GSU): http://www.utgsu.ca
Rotman experience.
Health and Wellness Services and Programs:
ROTMAN STUDENT CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS http://healthandwellness.utoronto.ca
As Rotman continues to grow in both stature and reputation, the GBC Clubs play an increasingly Centre for International Experience: http://www.cie.utoronto.ca Hart House is a cultural and recreational
important role in representing the diversified interests of Rotman students. The social aspects of the escape for students, offering athletic
Rotman MBA are an integral part of the program. With about 30 clubs and associations, theres Multifaith Centre: http://www.multifaith.utoronto.ca facilities, clubs and a theatre. General
something for you. membership to Hart House is included
Student Housing Service: http://www.housing.utoronto.ca in your incidental fees. For more information,
Students can network informally, blow off some steam or exercise their creativity through clubs such as visit www.harthouse.utoronto.ca
the Rotman Wine Society and the Photography Association; meet others who share their professional
interests through clubs like the Health Care and Biotechnology, Finance or Marketing Association; or
get involved with the Schools Net Impact chapter to make a difference in the community by joining the
Rotman Outreach Club. There are also athletic groups including hockey, rugby and golf teams as well
as intramural sports teams.
New MBA students should attend the Student Clubs and Associations Fair which will take place in PHOTO
September.
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AROUND ROTMAN
What follows is a select list of places that are regularly accessed by Rotman students.
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Unlimited travel monthly Metropass for Post-Secondary students are currently priced at $116.75. Once
the MBA Program begins, you will be able to get a TTC Student ID from the TTC and then use this ID to
purchase the specially priced monthly Metropass from any TTC collector booth.
For more information on these passes, please visit https://www.ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/Fare_
information/Seniors_students_and_children/Post_Secondary_Students/index.jsp
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GO TRANSIT
http://www.gotransit.com
GO Transit trains and buses service the areas surrounding Metro Toronto.
Please refer to their website for train schedules and ticket prices.
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