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TTaabbllee ooff CCoonntteennttssMBA Programs Administration ....................................... 3

Rotman MBA Programs ............................................................. 4 Rotman Program Services Office .............................................. 5 International Programs & Services Office ................................ 8 Rotman Corporate Connections Centre ................................... 9 Rotman Recruitment & Admissions Office ........................... 11

U of T Student Services .................................................... 12 St. George Campus – Services & Resources .......................... 12

Rotman Student Life ........................................................ 14

Student Conduct................................................................ 15 Rotman Code of Conduct ........................................................ 15 Academic Conduct ................................................................... 16 Guidelines for the Use of Technology at Rotman ................. 18 Corporate Connections Centre Professional Code of Conduct ..................................................................................... 18 Policy on Official Correspondence with Students ................ 20 Event Planning Standards for Staff, Student Groups and GBC Leaders ............................................................................. 21 Student Event Planning Protocol ............................................ 23

Professional & Career Essentials .................................... 24 Rotman Intensive Career Week – Summer Internships ....... 25 Rotman Fall Recruitment – Full-Time Positions ................... 25

MBA Program Overview ................................................. 26 Full-Time MBA Program Overview ....................................... 26 Full-Time MBA Class of 2013 .................................................. 27 JD/MBA Program .................................................................... 28 Skoll BASc/MBA ...................................................................... 30 MGA/MBA Program ............................................................... 31 Collaborative Degree Programs .............................................. 32

Course Selection, Enrolment & Registration ............... 33 Course Selection ........................................................................ 33 Core Course Descriptions ........................................................ 33 Elective Course Enrolment and Registration ........................ 36 Elective Course Information .................................................... 39 Taking Courses at Different Campuses, Faculties or Universities ............................................................................... 40 International Program Electives.............................................. 41

Academic Schedule & Holidays ..................................... 42 Core Course Schedule .............................................................. 42 Elective Course Schedule ......................................................... 42 MBA Term Dates ...................................................................... 42 Religious Observances & Statutory Holidays ....................... 43 Convocation .............................................................................. 43

Fees & Registration ........................................................... 44 Tuition/Ancillary Fees & University Incidental Fees .......... 44 Sponsorship of Tuition by a Third Party ............................... 45 Immigration Status & Fees ...................................................... 46 Balance of Degree Fee .............................................................. 46 Medical Insurance..................................................................... 46 Additional Charges .................................................................. 47

Tax Forms .................................................................................. 47 Administrative Fees .................................................................. 47 Proof of Program Registration ................................................ 47

Course Materials & Course Work ..................................48 Course Packages ....................................................................... 48 Textbooks ................................................................................... 48 Submission of Assignments & Examinations ........................ 48

Scholarships & Financial Aid .........................................49 Entrance Scholarships and Awards ........................................ 49 Continuing Scholarships and Awards ................................... 49 Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) ................................... 49 Professional Student Loan Plans (PSLP) ................................ 50 Rotman Interest Subsidy Program (RISP) .............................. 52 Loans and Lines of Credit ........................................................ 52 Government Assistance ........................................................... 53 Student Conference, Business & Case Competition Subsidy ...................................................................................... 53 Academic Support Positions ................................................... 54 International Student Scholarship & Loan Programs ........... 55 Financial Assistance Programs by Country ........................... 55 Emergency Financial Assistance ............................................. 55

Academic Policies & Program Progression ...................56 Academic Review ..................................................................... 56 Academic Requirements .......................................................... 56 Failed Courses ........................................................................... 56 Progression from Core to Elective Courses ........................... 57 Graduation Requirements ....................................................... 57 Leave Policy ............................................................................... 57 Dean’s List ................................................................................. 58

Grading Policies & Information .....................................60 Policy on Missing Coursework or Course Assessments ...... 62 Examinations ............................................................................. 63 Policy on Missing Examinations ............................................. 63 Academic Review & Appeal ................................................... 64

Project Teams & Peer Support ........................................67 Rotman Scholars ....................................................................... 69

Rotman Administrative Services ....................................70

Program Feedback & Evaluation ....................................72

U of T Administrative Services.......................................73

Rotman Information & Technology Services ...............74

Appendix - Proper Citation .............................................75 American Psychological Association (APA) Citation Style ........................................................................................... 75 Resources on the Web .............................................................. 75 How Not To Plagiarize ............................................................ 76

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Full-Time MBA Class of 2013 | Student Handbook

The purpose of this Handbook is to familiarize all students with the Rotman MBA Program administrative structure, the regulations of the Rotman School of Management, the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), and the procedures of the MBA Program that govern the Full-Time MBA Program Class of 2013. The information in this Handbook is intended to supplement, not replace, the SGS Calendar.

The SGS Calendar is available on the web at www.sgs.utoronto.ca/calendar.htm. Knowledge of the policies outlined in all of the above-named publications is every student’s responsibility.

This publication and any addendums are available online through RWorld. All dates and information contained within this publication were accurate at time of printing. For the most current dates and related information, please see RWorld.

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MMBBAA PPrrooggrraammss AAddmmiinniissttrraattiioonn The MBA degree is offered on both a Full Time and Morning/Evening (“Part Time” for working professionals) basis, and includes combined MBA programs with the following faculties:

The Faculty of Law (JD/MBA Program) The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering (Jeffrey Skoll BASc/MBA program) The Munk School of Global Affairs (MGA/MBA)

In addition to the combined programs listed above, Rotman offers two collaborative programs with different graduate departments at the University of Toronto:

Collaborative Program in Asia-Pacific Studies Collaborative Program in Environmental Studies

Rules and regulations for the MBA Programs are governed by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) at the University of Toronto. The regulations of SGS are applicable, but not limited to, all matters relating to academic standards, examinations, course enrolments, and academic integrity. The School of Graduate Studies 2011-2012 Calendar will be distributed to each student in September of Year 1.

The Associate Dean of the Full-Time MBA Program is responsible for and works with the Vice-Dean, Academic; the Vice-Dean, Programs; and the Dean of the Rotman School of Management on all matters relating to the Full-Time MBA Program.

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Rotman MBA Programs The faculty and administrative staff at Rotman are dedicated to supporting the efforts of each individual student to realize his or her fullest potential. The staff in the School’s Recruitment & Admissions Office, Program Services Office, Corporate Connections Centre and the International Programs & Services Office are available for consultation on all matters relating to the MBA program, including admissions, enrolment, registration, grade or course issues, financial assistance, career development opportunities or special advising.

Mihnea Moldoveanu Associate Dean, Full-Time MBA Program

Kevin Frey Managing Director, Full-Time MBA Program

Recruitment & Admissions Program Services Corporate Connections

Centre International Programs &

Services

Cheryl Millington Director

Kimberley Neutens Director

Jeff Muzzerall Director

Laura Wood Director

Bailey Daniels Assistant Director

Kimberly Yeh Registrar & Senior Associate Director

Freeda Khan Associate Director

Feven Haddish Assistant Director

Sheldon Dookeran Assistant Director

TBA Associate Director,

Full-Time MBA

Karen Jackson-Cox Associate Director,

Business Development

Edith Cheung Program Coordinator

Rummy Gill Assistant Director

Cheryl Gibbs Associate Director,

Morning/Evening MBA

Gil Panuncialman Business Development

Manager

Claire Gumus Assistant Director

Margaret Charles Assistant Director,

Student Financial Services

Marnie Consky Career Advisor

Lynda Paterson MBA Recruitment

Communications Officer

Wendy Pais Assistant Director,

Registrarial Services

Cindy Chong Career Advisor

Marie-Eve Roy MBA Recruitment

Communications Officer

Jeff Quinlan Assistant Director,

Academic Services

Ryan McKee Career Advisor

Roxana Moreira Recruitment & Admissions

Administrator

Nancy Bakker Program Coordinator,

Program Events & Team Development

Maria Parente Career Advisor

Jenny Urwin Recruitment & Admissions

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Fong Di Caterina Program Coordinator, Student Experience &

Events

Amy Richards Career Advisor

Cassidy Xian Gong

Program Coordinator, Academic Services

Jocelyn Carter Macri Career Advisor,

Morning/Evening MBA & Alumni Relations

Benjamin Goss

Program Coordinator, Communications

Lori Maassarany Student/Corporate

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Karen Palma

Program Coordinator, Registrarial Services

Sara Vanos Recruiting Coordinator

Marjorie Ferguson Student Records

Administrator

Leigh Gauthier Career Coach

Meghan Empey Program Services Liaison

Jyoti Garewal Program Services Liaison

Alka Saxena Program Services Liaison

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Rotman Program Services Office Room 219, 259 & 263, 2nd floor – 105 St. George Street, Toronto, M5S 3E6

Hours: 8:00am-6:30pm Monday - Thursday* 8:00am-5:00pm Friday * Note: Office closed 11:00am-12:00noon each Wednesday.

General email inquiries should be addressed to [email protected]. Most information provided by the Program Services Office can also be found on RWorld under the My Program tab.

The Program Services Office (PSO) is broadly defined by the following support functions:

Student Services & Advising for incoming and current MBA students Academic Services for MBA students and instructors Registrarial Services for MBA students and instructors Scholarship, Loan and Emergency Financial Aid Counselling for MBA students

The PSO is an active partner with students, faculty, administrators and external organizations in supporting as well as enhancing the teaching and learning environment while providing professional support services to students.

The staff in the PSO are available for student advising and counselling on personal and academic matters, emergency medical or financial aid advising and any other issues that impact student life, whether it is answering questions or providing advice and referrals to the appropriate individual or office on campus. The staff in the PSO work closely with student associations and act as liaisons between students and other sectors of the university.

Students seeking advice or assistance on any of these matters may request an appointment in person at room 219 or through [email protected] and requests will be directed to the appropriate staff member. Depending on the nature of the situation, students may be referred to one of the student support offices or services on campus.

Program Services Office Staff Contact List

Contact Information Room Areas of Expertise

Kimberley Neutens Director, MBA Program Services [email protected] 416.946.7528

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Overall responsibility for supporting the teaching and learning environment for the MBA Programs. The Director oversees both the student services and academic / registrarial services for the programs, which includes:

Academic scheduling Faculty support Oversight for evaluating student performance and promotion Overall management of student records Academic Integrity training & support for students and faculty Student advising and support of students in crisis Oversight for non-credit “Pre-program” workshops & activities Oversight for student Professional Development workshops

(non-career) Liaison with student government (GBC and Class Rep) Liaison with the RSM operational departments to support

enhancements to the teaching & learning environment

Kimberly Yeh Registrar & Senior Associate Director, Academic Services [email protected] 416.946.8307

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Oversight for all course and exam scheduling, elective course registration procedure, and annual reviews of process/technology

Oversight for all degree audits, e.g. Examiner’s Committee, Graduation, etc.

Oversight for the development of the various Dean’s Lists Oversight for Scholarship & Financial Aid programs Student Advising, re: elective course selection process, program

transfers, academic integrity, Examiner’s Committee, general academic advising, crisis response, etc.

Code of Academic Behaviour issues (faculty support) Regulates special cases of course enrolments or withdrawals

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TBA Associate Director, Full-Time MBA Program 416.978-0855

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Student advising, re: Full-Time to Morning/Evening MBA Program Transfer requests, Academic Accommodations, personal advising, program planning, project team support, etc.

Class Rep Liaison, GBC 1st Year Full-Time MBA Student Communications, re: program updates, events, etc. PACE Program, Planning & Scheduling Mentor Program Pre-Program planning & implementation Orientation planning & implementation Convocation communications, event/activities coordination

Cheryl Gibbs Associate Director, Morning & Evening MBA Programs [email protected] 416.978.4536

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Student advising, re: Morning/Evening to Full-Time MBA Program Transfer requests, personal advising, program planning, project team support, etc.

Class Rep Liaison, GBC Morning/Evening MBA Pre-Program planning & implementation Orientation planning & implementation Student Communications, re: program updates, events, etc. Student feedback/survey design, implementation & reporting

Margaret Charles Assistant Director, Student Financial Services [email protected] 416.978.2705

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Scholarships & Awards, Entrance and In-Program Awards Ceremony, planning & implementation Financial Aid, e.g. Emergency Bursaries,

Conference/Competition Subsidies, etc. Oversight for the Government Student Loan Programs Oversight for the Professional Student Loan Plans (PSLP) Oversight for the Rotman Interest Subsidy Program (RISP) Fee Deferrals, i.e. review/approve requests, etc.

Wendy Pais Assistant Director, Registrarial Services [email protected] 416.978.6797

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School of Graduate Studies, regulations and interpretation Elective Course Bidding, management and communications Programs registration, statistical and official University reporting Grade collection reporting Course & Instructor Evaluation Data Management Application Processing, i.e. for taking courses at other graduate

department/faculty of University of Toronto or at other university Program Fee charges and associated deadlines Dean’s List calculations GPA calculations Degree Audits, i.e. for graduation and convocation

Jeff Quinlan Assistant Director, Academic Services [email protected] 416.946.5282

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Course & examination scheduling, MBA Programs, e.g. custom schedule for each instructor, future one-off changes, etc.

Rotman Scholar Program scheduling Electives Fair planning & implementation, MBA Programs Electives Guide preparation, MBA Programs

Nancy Bakker Program Coordinator, Program Events & Team Development, MBA & MFin Programs [email protected] 416.946.5238

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Pre-Program planning & logistics Pre-Program RWorld content Orientation planning & logistics Project Team and Alternative Team assignments, e.g. Strategy

Case Analysis Project, etc. Program Event facilitation Town Hall & Annual General Meeting, scheduling & logistics Convocation event planning & logistics

Fong Di Caterina Program Coordinator, Student Experience, MBA & MFin Programs [email protected] 416.978.1983

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Student Event scheduling, logistics and training, e.g. student events, Rotman Rendezvous, Clubs Fair, etc.

GBC & Club meetings, scheduling & logistics General Event Communications Student surveys (design, implementation & reporting)

Cassidy Gong Program Coordinator, Academic Services [email protected] 416.946.7583

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Examination support, i.e. hiring, training & overseeing all proctors; liaise with instructors, re: examination requirements.

Teaching & Instructor Support, i.e. one-on-one RWorld training, classroom orientations, instructor inquiries & eDropBox.

Academic Accommodation (student support) Make-up Examination logistics, facility arrangements, etc. Course Material Coordination in conjunction with Area

Administrators/Faculty for textbooks & course packages

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Benjamin Goss Program Coordinator, Communications, MBA & MFin Programs [email protected] 416.946.3377

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Student Handbooks, guidebooks & directories Rotman website & RWorld content E-Newsletters & event announcements Pre-Program Publications Student surveys (design, implementation & reporting) Oversight for PSO liaison communications

Karen Palma Program Coordinator, Registrarial Services [email protected] 416.978.5453

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Core and Elective course registration Overload/Extra Elective course requests Elective Course Audit Requests Fee charges, deadlines and fee deferral requests Preliminary Grade Report & ROSI inquiries Course Evaluation Scheduling

Marjorie Ferguson Student Records Administrator, Registrarial Services [email protected] 416.946.7344

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Fees and Registration Information Student Files and Records Course Evaluation Processing Course Enrolment Registrations and Add/Drop Waitlists Rotman Interest Subsidy Program (RISP) Final Exam Archiving

Meghan Empey Program Services Liaison, Reception & Program Administration [email protected] 416.978.1729

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General Program Inquiries Financial Reconciliations & Deposits Course Materials, pick-up/drop-off, faculty support PSO Office Operational Support

Jyoti Garewal Program Services Liaison, Reception & Full-Time MBA Program [email protected] 416.978.1729

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General Program Inquiries Confirmation of Enrolment & Club Letters Course Materials, pick-up/drop-off, PACE Event Registration & Tracking New Student Liaison, Full-Time MBA focus

Alka Saxena Program Services Liaison, Reception & 3YR MBA / MFin Programs [email protected] 416.978.1729

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General Program Inquiries Confirmation Letters Course Materials, pick-up/drop-off, faculty support Course Overload/Extra & Audit Requests New Student Liaison, Morning/Evening MBA and MFin focus

General Inquiries: [email protected]

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International Programs & Services Office Room 225C, 2nd floor – 105 St. George Street, Toronto, M5S 3E6

Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-6:30pm Tuesday, Thursday

Please contact IPSO to set up an appointment outside of regular office hours. General email inquiries should be addressed to [email protected]. Most information provided by the International Programs and Services Office can also be found on RWorld under the My International tab. The International Programs and Services Office is broadly defined by the following functions:

International Student Counselling (personal, work permits, study permits etc.) International Exchange Program International Study Tours International Student Orientation Programming International Program Design and Development International Partnerships

Rotman International Programs & Services Office exists to enhance the academic and professional experience of both international and internationally-minded students in the Rotman MBA program. It provides incoming and current MBA students with a global perspective through customized programs and services. The IPSO continuously engages with students, staff, faculty, government agencies, partner universities and organizations, at national and international levels, to provide information, services and activities that meet the needs of an evolving and diverse Rotman population.

IPSO offers a range of programming options from orientation and communications workshops for students arriving in Canada for the first time through to international academic and career programs that provide exposure to some of the world's most interesting and fastest growing economies. International opportunities, such as the International Exchange Program and the International Study Tours, assist in the development of skills necessary to function effectively, both academically and professionally, in an increasingly multicultural and international environment.

The staff at IPSO is available for advice and counsel on a number of international queries, whether educational or personal, and students are encouraged to drop by the office or to contact us through [email protected].


Laura Wood Director International Programs & Services [email protected] 416.978.3943

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International Student Counselling Work Permits and Study Permits International Exchange Program International Study Tours International Student Orientation International Program Design & Development International Partnerships Communications Program Design/Development

Feven Haddish Assistant Director International Programs & Services [email protected] 416.978.2236

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International Student Counselling International Study Tours International Student Orientation Communications Program Social Media Management International Fair

Edith Cheung Program Coordinator International Programs & Services [email protected] 416.978.7955

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General Program Inquiries International Student Counselling International Exchange Program Operational, Logistical and Administrative support Database Management Promotional Materials for International Programs


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Rotman Corporate Connections Centre Room 207, 2nd floor – 105 St. George Street, Toronto, M5S 3E6

Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Monday, Thursday & Friday 9:00am-6:30pm Tuesday 7:00am-5:00pm Wednesday

Summer Hours: 9:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday (July-August)

The Corporate Connections Center (CCC) is a career centre for all Rotman MBA students. We are not a placement centre, search firm, head hunter or co-op career centre. Our programs and services are designed to equip students with the skills, resources and support required to manage and achieve their career goals – whether it’s accelerating their current career path or preparing for a career change upon graduation.

Our team is comprised of seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds in banking, finance, consulting, marketing and human resources which complement the diverse interests and needs of Rotman students and our corporate clients. We offer an extensive portfolio of career resources and tools which will assist students to manage their careers. Additionally, the CCC is committed to developing and maintaining corporate partnerships, to enable students to make successful connections with some of the most sought after employers. Our goal is to empower students to make the right career decisions as they compete in the competitive MBA job market.

Our Services Career Advising A dedicated member of the CCC team is available to meet one on one with students to provide support in determining a career action plan, supplying industry career information, as well as offering customized job search strategies. It all starts with an initial 30-minute meeting and follow-up sessions which are driven by student needs.

Career Education Through on-line resources, small group workshops, clinics and events, students are empowered with career essentials which will assist in all areas of their career. Some of the topics covered are: Advanced MBA Resume and Cover Letters, Mock Interviews and Interviewing Techniques, as well as Job Search Strategies. Career-related information is also available on-line through our RCareer Resources site which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Job Search Support The CCC partners with corporations looking for MBA talent – hundreds of summer internship and full-time job opportunities in Canada and internationally are posted through our RCareer website. In addition, students have the opportunity to increase their networks with potential employers at company-sponsored information sessions and through our Rotman alumni directory.

Drop In Sessions These sessions are a great way for students to have quick questions answered or to have their resumes and cover letters reviewed. Hours: Monday to Friday, 1-2pm.

RCareer Website RCareer is the CCC’s online portal which helps students manage all career related activities such as applying to job postings and signing up for workshops and events. Students are encouraged to upload their resume and update their profile within the system.

Contact Us Students seeking support or advice in any of these areas may request an appointment in person or through the CCC’s main email address at: [email protected]. The staff at the CCC are committed to providing a high level of career development support for all students in the MBA program. Students are always welcome to contact the CCC to arrange for an individual appointment to meet with one of our staff to discuss personal job search strategies.

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Corporate Connections Centre Staff Contact List Contact Information Room Areas of Expertise Jeff Muzzerall Director

[email protected] 416.946.5248

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Freeda Khan Associate Director


202 Responsible for the day to day management of the projects and processes of the Corporate Connections Centre

Karen Jackson-Cox Associate Director, Business Development


272R Responsible for outreach to organizations and orientating companies to Rotman’s students and recruitment processes

Gil Panuncialman Business Development Manager


245 Responsible for outreach to organizations and orienting companies to Rotman’s students and recruitment processes

Cindy Chong Career Advisor


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Career Advisors offer job search advice with job search strategy, resume and cover letter editing, mock interviews and salary negotiation tactics

Career Advisors also manage the relationships with employers

Marnie Consky Career Advisor


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Ryan McKee Career Advisor


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Maria Parente Career Advisor


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Amy Richards Career Advisor


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Jocelyn Carter Macri Career Advisor, Morning/Evening MBA & Alumni Relations


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Career Advisor in charge of liaising alumni Offers job search advice with resume and cover letter editing,

job search strategy, salary negation tactics, & mock interviews Point of contact for Morning and Evening MBAs

Lori Maassarany Student/Corporate Liaison


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First point of contact for students and all others interested in contacting the CCC

Posts jobs, tracks job postings and employment statistics Manages online resources

Sara Vanos Recruiting Coordinator


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orienting companies visiting campus to recruit Event organization – most formidably around info sessions

Leigh Gauthier Career Coach

[email protected] 243 Career coaching by appointment

General Inquiries: [email protected] RCareer: http://ccc.rotman.utoronto.ca

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Rotman Recruitment & Admissions Office Room 214, 2nd floor – 105 St. George Street, Toronto, M5S 3E6

Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday Summer Hours: 9:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday (July-August)


Cheryl Millington Director [email protected] 416.978.4084

210 Responsible for the implementation of the Recruitment & Admissions strategic plan

Bailey Daniels Assistant Director [email protected] 416.978.2551

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International & Domestic recruitment and admissions for the MBA programs

Conducts presentations, represents the Programs at information sessions, MBA Fairs and panels

JD/MBA point person Women’s development

Sheldon Dookeran Assistant Director [email protected] 416.978.2227

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International & Domestic recruitment and admissions for the MBA Programs


New initiatives Rummy Gill Assistant Director [email protected] 416.946.0521

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Corporate pipeline Claire Gumus Assistant Director [email protected] 416.946.3369

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Undergraduate pipeline

Lynda Paterson MBA Recruitment Communications Officer [email protected] 416.946.3343

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Plans and coordinates all recruitment and admission events (information sessions, domestic and international MBA Fairs, and admission interviews with applicants)

Assists in the development and implementation of the recruitment, marketing and communications plans for the MBA Program (including direct and database marketing programs) to target and attract the best MBA candidates

Marie-Eve Roy MBA Recruitment Communications Officer [email protected] 416.978.4231

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Plans and coordinates all recruitment and admission events (information sessions, domestic and international MBA Fairs, and admission interviews with applicants)

Assists in the development and implementation of the recruitment, marketing and communications plans for the MBA Program (including direct and database marketing programs) to target and attract the best MBA candidates

Roxana Moreira Recruitment & Admissions Administrator [email protected] 416.978.4252

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Jenny Urwin Recruitment and Admissions Assistant 416.946.8463

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UU ooff TT SSttuuddeenntt SSeerrvviicceess The University of Toronto offers a full range of services for students who wish to enrich their experience or gain assistance in a variety of areas related to their educational and personal pursuits. Detailed information on these and other services for students can be found on U of T’s Student Life Programs and Services website: www.studentlife.utoronto.ca.

intUiT: Your Guide to Student Life www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/communications.htm

The Student Life Programs & Services publishes intUiT: Your Guide to Student Life. The annual publication functions as an introduction to the range of opportunities and resources offered by the University of Toronto. The guide is available online from the website above as well as in the Program Services Office. The next issue will be available late summer.

Gradlife: Navigate Your Student Life www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/Student-Resources/Gradlife.htm

The Gradlife website connects graduate students to specialized workshops, social events, and online resources designed to enrich your experience as a graduate student at U of T. gradNAV is an annual publication that summarizes useful campus services and resources, which you can download from their website. We strongly encourage all students to take part in what the University has to offer. To receive information on relevant news and events, you can follow Gradlife on Twitter: http://twitter.com/UofTGradlife

St. George Campus – Services & ResourcesAccessibility Services www.accessibility.utoronto.ca The Accessibility Services Office (AS) facilitates the inclusion of students with a range of disabilities into all aspects of university life. Services are provided to students with a documented disability whether physical, sensory, a learning disability or a mental health condition. Students with temporary disability (e.g. broken arm) are also eligible for the service.

Students first go through an intake interview to discuss their eligibility and needs. Where appropriate, students are referred to one of the Service’s professionals to discuss strategies and determine accommodations. All discussions are kept confidential with AS and information is disclosed outside the Service only with permission of the student.

Services provided include: Alternative test & examination arrangements Note taking service Sign language interpreters On-campus transportation (St. George Campus

only) Adaptive equipment and assistive devices Alternative format for printed materials Information and resource materials on health

conditions and disability related issues. Liaison with academic and administrative units

within the University and with off-campus agencies.

The office is located in Robarts Library, 1st floor, 130 St. George Street, 416.978.8060 and can be reached by email at: [email protected].

Athletic Centre www.athletics.utoronto.ca All U of T students paying incidental fees are automatically members of the Athletic Centre, a multi-use health and fitness facility, located at 55 Harbord Street. Membership is valid from approximately September to April each year. Students also have access to the state-of-the-art facilities at the new Varsity Centre, located at 299 Bloor Street West.

Graduate Student Union (GSU) www.gsu.utoronto.ca The Graduate Students' Union at the University of Toronto represents over 17,000 students studying in over 80 departments. For many years this union has advocated for increased student representation and funding. The GSU also provides health and dental insurance for graduate students automatically. If you have adequate coverage already, opt-out of these plans in advance of the deadline to receive a refund. Visit the GSU website for more information.

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Hart House www.harthouse.utoronto.ca With year-round membership for all U of T students paying incidental fees, Hart House offers a recreational athletics facility, as well as theatre, musical performances, fine arts, a wide range of student clubs, and a variety of food options, all at reasonable prices.

Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity www.antiracism.utoronto.ca The office is mandated to offer programs and services to students, faculty and staff. The Office engages collaboratively with stakeholders on campus to enable the University’s academic mission through the integration of its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity.

Counselling and Psychological Services http://healthandwellness.utoronto.ca Counselling and Psychological Services offers personal counselling and psychotherapy as well as assault counselling and education. Also offered are individual assistance and lectures on learning skills, exam and performance anxiety workshops, and a learning skills drop-in centre. The office is located in the Koffler Centre, 214 College Street West. Contact 416.978.8070 to arrange for an initial interview.

Family Care www.familycare.utoronto.ca The Family Care Office offers advice and assistance with childcare and elder care support. Workshops on childcare, parenting, and elder care advocacy for student parents are also available. The Family Care Office is located in the Koffler Centre, 214 College Street West and can be reached at 416.978.0951.

Grad Escapes www.utgsu.ca/escape

Run in partnership with the Graduate Students' Union, Grad Escapes invites students to explore the cultural riches of Toronto in the company of other graduate students – at the lowest prices possible. Events run year-round, often include a social component, and are hosted by one of the Grad Escapes staff or volunteers. Events range from discounted tickets (usually <$20) to operas and sports games to free ice-skating socials, etc.

Health Services http://healthandwellness.utoronto.ca Health Services employs family physicians for health education and counselling. Travel health and counselling, contraceptive sales and diagnostic lab facilities are also available. Health Services can also provide documentation for missed exams and/or

missed deadlines. Health Services is located in the Koffler Student Services Centre, 214 College Street and can be reached at 416.978.8030.

Centre for International Experience www.cie.utoronto.ca The Centre for International Experience (CIE) is run by the University of Toronto and is available to provide non-academic services to international students. The CIE helps over 2,400 international students at the university. Their services include: student advising, information services, immigration, finances, accommodation, health insurance, legal issues, etc. Where appropriate, referrals are made to other services both within and outside the university. For more details, visit their website.

Sexual & Gender Diversity Office www.sgdo.utoronto.ca The office is dedicated to and works towards addressing discrimination based on sexual and gender diversity. Through the provision of resources, education and consultation the office is a support and a resource to students, staff and faculty within the learning and working communities at the University. They offer a wide range of supports, resources and programs to students, staff and faculty on all three campuses.

David L. MacIntosh Sport Medicine Clinic www.physical.utoronto.ca/SportMedicine.aspx The MacIntosh Clinic has been treating sport-related injuries in the University of Toronto community for over 60 years. This expertise is available to anyone with sport or exercise related injuries or inquiries. To make an appointment, please contact 416.978.4678.

On-Campus Child Care Centres www.familycare.utoronto.ca/child_care/childcare.html There are three Day Care Centres on the St. George campus:

University of Toronto Early Learning Centre 416.978.6725

Campus & Community Co-operative Centre 416.946.0875

University of Toronto Childcare Centre on Charles 416.415.2604

English Language and Writing Support (ELWS) www.sgs.utoronto.ca/informationfor/students/english.htm ELWS provides graduate students with free advanced training in academic writing and speaking. It offers non-credit courses, single-session workshops, individual writing consultations, and website resources. While the workshops function on a drop-in basis, consultations require an appointment, and courses require registration.

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RRoottmmaann SSttuuddeenntt LLiiffee Getting involved in one of the many student leadership opportunities or becoming a member of an organization provides students with an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development. Being active in the Rotman community also allows you to expand your network by providing you with the opportunity to meet students in other programs, faculty and industry professionals. Recognizing the hardest part is often finding time in your already busy schedules, we encourage you to take full advantage of the numerous opportunities available to you while you’re here.

Some of these opportunities include taking part in extracurricular activities, organizations, conferences, competitions and events which further develop the already close-knit nature of the Rotman student community. Taking on a student leadership role allows you to partner with faculty, staff and industry professionals to enhance the social, teaching and learning environment at the school.

For a schedule of current and upcoming events, check out the calendar on RWorld under My Rotman. You can view several calendars simultaneously by clicking the check boxes at the top of the calendar. GBC and Club events are listed under Group Events.

Graduate Business CouncilThe Graduate Business Council (GBC) is the student elected representative organization at Rotman. The GBC acts as an umbrella for all clubs, sporting and social activities, as well as a liaison with the faculty and school administration.

GBC Executive (2011-2012): Name Position Contact Information Martha Eggenberger President [email protected] Michel Proulx Executive Vice President Morning/Evening MBA [email protected] Sabrina Sdao Vice President, Student Life [email protected] Aana Mehta Vice President, Administration [email protected] Sameer Naik Vice President, Finance [email protected] Akbar Badri Director, Clubs, Full-Time MBA [email protected] Estee Buaron Director, Clubs, Morning/Evening MBA [email protected] Kait Pavletich Director, Social, Full-Time MBA [email protected] Chris Budd Director, Social, Morning/Evening MBA [email protected] Sam Boateng Director, Sports, Full-Time MBA [email protected] Mark Beaumont Director, Sports, Morning/Evening MBA [email protected]

Rotman Clubs & Associations Detailed information about student clubs and associations can be found on the Rotman website at: www.rotman.utoronto.ca/studentlife.

Industry Clubs and Associations Rotman Asset Management Association (RAMA) Rotman Business Design Club Rotman Business and Technology Group (BTG) Rotman Energy and Natural Resources Group (ENRG) Rotman Engineers in Management (REIM) Rotman Entertainment and Media Association (REMA) Rotman Entrepreneurship Association (REA) Rotman Family Business & Private Enterprise Club (RFPEC) Rotman Finance Association (RFA) Rotman Health Care & Biotechnology Association (HCBA) Rotman Management Consulting Association (MCA) Rotman Marketing Association (RMA) Rotman Real Estate Association (RREA) Rotman Risk Management Association Rotman Women in Management Association (WIMA)

Cultural Clubs and Associations Rotman African & Caribbean Business Association (RACA) Rotman Asia-Pacific Business Association Rotman Global Business Association (GBA) Rotman Latin American Business Association (LABUC) Rotman South Asian Business Association (SABA)

Social Clubs & Associations Orientation Committee Rotman Dance Club Rotman Gay Straight Alliance Rotman Net Impact Rotman Outreach Rotman Photography Association Rotman Wine Society Yearbook Committee

Sports Clubs & Associations Rotman Dragon Boat Club Rotman MBA Games Plus, Rotman sports teams, e.g. basketball, football, hockey, soccer, Frisbee, volleyball, etc.

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Ambassador Program Rotman Ambassadors are a diverse team of Full-Time, Morning & Evening MBA students whose mission is to provide insight and assistance to prospective and newly-admitted students to allow them to make informed decisions and

transition to the MBA lifestyle more seamlessly. Ambassadors can provide a real Rotman experience in the form of a class visit that will introduce our unique classroom atmosphere and provide the opportunity to interact with both faculty and students.

SSttuuddeenntt CCoonndduucctt The University of Toronto (U of T; the University) and the Rotman School of Management (Rotman; the School) have developed policies to provide guidance and direction on a host of academic and non-academic activities that may impact the teaching, research and learning activities and the general development of the U of T community.

University of Toronto Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters The U of T Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters provides definitions of offences, that may be committed by student members and which are deemed to affect the academic integrity of the University's activities. The U of T Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters (“Code”) applies to all Rotman students. The Code prohibits all forms of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and the use of unauthorized aids. Students violating the Code may be subject to penalties up to and including suspension or expulsion from the University. A copy of the Code may be found at: www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/policies/behaveac.htm.

University of Toronto Code of Student Conduct The U of T Code of Student Conduct provides standards, policy and procedural guidance in matters related to student behaviour, such as assault or harassment, and makes provisions for student discipline when conduct jeopardizes the good order and proper functioning of the academic and non-academic programs and activities of the University. The text of the Code of Student Conduct can be found at: www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/policies/studentc.htm.

Rotman Code of Conduct Achieving the mission and goals of the University of Toronto and the Rotman School of Management depends on the manner in which each member of our community conducts himself or herself, both within the school and when representing the Rotman School of Management externally.

Classroom, extracurricular, and professional relationships must be founded on the values and principles of mutual respect and acceptance, and also on the affirmation of the rights of all members of our community. As members of the Rotman community, students (along with staff and faculty) are expected to conduct themselves and communicate in a manner consistent with the values of academic, personal, and professional integrity. This includes, but is not limited to, professional conduct with faculty, other students, and staff through the completion of course requirements, classroom behaviour, and extracurricular activities sponsored by Rotman or Rotman approved student clubs & associations, corporate recruiters, alumni, other constituent groups, and members of the student body.

To this end, students are expected to adhere to the University of Toronto’s codes of behaviour and conduct (as outlined above). The Rotman Code of Conduct is intended to supplement the U of T Codes and support the development of the Rotman community by describing the standards of scholarship and professionalism to which each Rotman student must adhere. Violation of these standards may cause for disciplinary action through the relevant U of T codes or an internal review.

Each member of the Rotman community, as a person of integrity, has a personal obligation to report known violations of the Rotman Code of Conduct, the U of T Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters and the U of T Code of Student Conduct.

Violations of the Code of Conduct that relate to academic issues will be handled as per the policies and procedures stated in the University of Toronto Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters.

Non-academic violations that fall under the Code of Student Conduct will be referred to the School of Graduate Studies for investigation.

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Non-academic violations that do not fall under the University Code of Student Conduct but within the Rotman Code of Conduct – such as failure to meet the standards of professional conduct at Rotman – will be referred to the Associate Dean, Full-Time MBA Programs, for investigation. The Associate Dean will determine whether further disciplinary action will be taken.

The Rotman Code of Learning Students will invest themselves fully in the MBA experience by adopting the attitude of a learner. All students are expected to do their best to:

Prepare thoroughly for class Make every effort to attend every class Arrive on time Notify the professor in advance of anticipated

absences, late arrivals or early departures Participate actively in class discussions Use technology in class only as it is relevant to the

material being discussed Recognize that the classroom is a special

environment in which learning is the central goal Recognize that the classroom is the domain of the

professor who may establish specific expectations of students.

The Rotman Code of Professionalism Students will treat all members of the Rotman community with respect and civility. Specifically, all students are expected to:

Respect the rights and property of others Actively work to enhance others’ learning

experience as well as their own Refrain from personal attacks on other students,

faculty or staff Refrain from posting or distributing offensive

material or messages.

The Rotman Code of Integrity Students will conduct themselves with the utmost integrity during their time at Rotman and, without limiting the foregoing, will:

Submit only original work, giving credit to others where appropriate

Neither give nor receive unauthorized aid in examinations or on assignments

Contribute substantially and proportionally to each group assignment

Ensure enough familiarity with the entire contents of group assignments so as to be able to sign off on them as original work

Accept and acknowledge that assignments found to be plagiarized in any way will be subject to sanctions under the University’s Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters

Represent themselves honestly to members of the Rotman community and to outsiders

Represent Rotman appropriately to the external community.

Team Behaviours and Protocols All students are expected to treat team work as they would in a business setting, ensuring professional behaviour at all times.

Professional behaviour in team settings includes (but is not limited to) the following:

Respecting and treating all others in a manner consistent with the Rotman Code of Conduct

Ensuring all team members voice their opinions, thoughts and concerns

Taking personal responsibility to voice thoughts to benefit the team’s learning

Contributing equal time and effort to the project as others in the group

Committing to a standard of work agreed upon by the group

Participating in team projects at a level agreed upon by the entire team.

Academic Conduct The University of Toronto and the Rotman School take cases of academic misconduct very seriously. All of the policies and procedures surrounding academic offences are dealt with within one University policy: The Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters. Students are well advised to familiarize themselves with the Code, specifically with regard to offences and sanctions − ignorance of the rules is not an excuse. Sanctions imposed on students for academic misconduct may include a grade of zero for an assignment or failure for a course, suspension from an academic program, or expulsion from the University.

Academic Offences The following list is intended to give students a sense of which types of behaviours constitute an academic offence. It is by no means exhaustive and should be viewed alongside the formal University Code.

possessing any unauthorized aid or device during a test or exam (e.g. cell phone, programmable calculator, etc.)

using any unauthorized aids on an exam or test (e.g. notes, textbooks, etc.)

plagiarism – representing someone else’s work as your own (see following section on Plagiarism for further details)

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falsifying documents or grades (e.g. resumes, applications, transcripts, etc.)

purchasing an essay submitting someone else’s work as your own submitting the same essay or report in more

than one course (without the instructor’s express permission)

looking at someone else’s answers during a test or exam, or allowing someone to look at yours

impersonating another student at an exam or test or allowing someone to impersonate you

making up sources or facts for an essay or report

submitting altered work for re-marking abusing the academic accommodation system

or falsifying documents submitted for academic accommodation.

collaborating on a deliverable that has been designated as an individual assignment

Generally speaking, however, any form of cheating, or dishonesty with the intention of academic gain, constitutes an academic offence.

Plagiarism Plagiarism is representing someone else’s ideas, writing or other intellectual property as your own. This includes:

presenting all or part of someone else’s published work as something you have written

paraphrasing someone else’s work without acknowledgement

representing someone else’s artistic or technical work or creation as your own.

Any use of the work of others, whether published, unpublished or posted electronically (e.g. on websites), attributed or anonymous, must include proper acknowledgement. In order to avoid plagiarism, you must acknowledge the original source whenever you use:

Someone else’s idea, theory or opinion Reproduction of tables, graphs or any other

graphic element produced by someone else Facts and information that are not generally

known An unusual or distinctive phrase, a specialized

term, a computer code, quantitative data A paraphrase or summary of someone else’s

spoken or written words Contributions of ideas by others with whom you

have collaborated.

From the University of Toronto Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters:

It shall be an offence for a student knowingly:

(d) to represent as one's own any idea or expression of an idea or work of another in any academic examination or term test or in connection with any other form of academic work, i.e. to commit plagiarism.

Wherever in the Code an offence is described as depending on "knowing", the offence shall likewise be deemed to have been committed if the person ought reasonably to have known.

Students must not represent another’s work as their own. In the preparation of all papers and other written work, students should carefully distinguish between their own ideas as those that have been derived from other sources. Information and opinions drawn from whatever source are to be attributed specifically to their respective sources.

Group work must be clearly indicated as group work.

We recommend that each student read the University of Toronto publication entitled, “How Not to Plagiarize,” which may be found in this Handbook’s Appendix.

Proper Citation The social sciences tend to use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for citations and bibliographies. The Business Information Centre (FD BF 76 .7 .A46 2010) has a hard copy of the Manual behind the desk of the BIC.

We have included in this Handbook’s Appendix a series of examples of proper citation, including citing materials from books and journals, both print copy and electronic, as well as a list of websites that may also be useful.

Turnitin.com Faculty may adopt the use of ‘Turnitin.com’, www.turnitin.com, in their courses as a means of encouraging academic integrity in the classroom. This web tool accepts students’ written work which is then checked against multiple resources (internet, published works, existing student paper submissions, etc.) for textual similarities. The utilization of Turnitin.com is an effective learning tool for students to enhance writing and research skills, and to ensure the integrity of their own work and that of the Program.

Student Resources Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters: www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/policies/behaveac.htm

Writing at the University: www.writing.utoronto.ca

Academic Integrity at the University of Toronto: www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/policies/studentc.htm

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Guidelines for the Use of Technology at RotmanThe overall goals of technology at Rotman are to provide a state-of-the-art learning environment for students and to enhance the Rotman community.

Access to a laptop computer using Microsoft Windows is expected/required for all MBA students. Their primary role is as a communication vehicle outside of class, and as a note-taking device for classroom use. They are not intended for communication or internet access in class, unless the professor specifically requests such use.

The role of RWorld is to enhance learning and facilitate course and general administration by providing a communications platform between faculty, students and staff.

These guidelines are intended to suggest appropriate norms of behaviour with respect to the use of technology. Common sense and respect for others are the overriding rules.

Appropriate Use of Technology www.rotman.utoronto.ca/ComputingPolicy The various Rotman computers, network, and other technologies are in place for the students to support their academic objectives and requirements. It is expected that students will use the technology responsibly, with consideration of their fellow students and other members of the University community and in line with the ’Appropriate Use of Information Technology’ policy outlined on the website.

While the University does not actively police its network, it will investigate properly identified allegations or unusual network activity.

General Conduct All use of technology should be consistent with the previous statement of purpose, and should not compromise the collective or individual interests of members of the Rotman community. Students’ access to the technology is primarily through the University’s wireless network. Bandwidth provided by the wireless network is a limited resource and, therefore, all students are limited to 5 Gigabytes a week (uploading and downloading).

Authorized Use Use of RWorld and of individual course sites is restricted to authorized users only. Passwords are not transferable to any other individual, within or outside the school, other than for purposes of system administration.

Classroom Use of Technology The classroom is the domain of the professor, who may choose to establish specific expectations around the use of technology. Out of consideration for other students, cell phones, PDAs and pagers should normally be switched off during class. Laptops may be used for in-class communication or web access at the professor’s request.

Corporate Connections Centre Professional Code of Conduct The following guidelines have been established to create a positive recruitment environment at Rotman. Adherence to these policies will both strengthen recruiting relationships with our top employers and provide Rotman students with the opportunity to make productive connections with prospective employers and corporate guests.

Thank you in advance for continuing to promote the strong Rotman brand through your interactions with the business community.

Student Information Students will ensure that all information provided to the CCC and to employers in all written and verbal correspondence will be honest, accurate and complete. This includes (but is not limited to) information related to the following: resumes, cover letters, transcripts, employment information, interviews

and job offer data submitted to the CCC for statistical purposes.

Information Sessions Students are expected to exhibit professionalism in signing up for and attending information sessions as follows:

Information session sign-ups will open 1 week prior to the scheduled event date. Students unable to attend must cancel at least 24 hours in advance in RCareer.

Business attire is expected, unless otherwise stated.

Arrive on time and plan to stay for the entire presentation.

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have their access removed to sign up for future information sessions.

RSVP to events off-campus by the date indicated. Students should not attend an event if they have not confirmed attendance. In the event of a need to cancel, students must notify the company prior to the scheduled off-campus event by calling and/or sending a letter of apology to the host in a timely manner.

If you have to miss a class, or a portion of, you must give notice to your instructor in advance. Please see PSO policy for missing class, page 62.

Interviews/Interview Cancellations Students are expected to demonstrate professionalism and integrity within the interview process. Specifically, all students are expected to:

Ensure that job applications are submitted to postings for which there is a genuine interest and accept interviews based on absolute interest in the position.

Notify the CCC at least 24 hours in advance, should there be a need to cancel an interview due to a medical/family emergency or acceptance of another job offer. If unable to make the scheduled interview, it is imperative that the CCC be notified at least 24 hours in advance so that the company can be advised of the absence.

Adhere to the scheduled interview time; any requested changes will be made only in the event of an emergency. In this situation, students must notify the CCC immediately to enable timely communication to the company of the situation. Your prompt action may allow the company to assign another Rotman MBA to the interview slot. Students who fail to appear for an interview without proper notification or cancellation will be required to write a formal letter of apology to the corporate recruiter, with a copy of the letter submitted to the Director of the CCC.

Given that students have some control over the timing of interviews, there is an expectation to schedule them around tests, quizzes or other assignment due dates. Note that a job interview is not an appropriate reason to request accommodation for an academic commitment.

Students who have a direct conflict with a scheduled interview and an academic obligation (e.g. a scheduled class), should work with the Corporate Connections Centre to see if there is any flexibility in scheduling or rescheduling the timing of the interview. If a change is not possible, and it results in a missed class, or portion thereof, the instructor must be given advance notice of the absence.

Job Offers In order to enhance our service to students and employers, the following actions related to verbal or written job offers must be adhered to by students:

Inform the CCC of your offer status in a timely manner as it allows the CCC to provide better service to both students and employers.

Upon acceptance of an offer (verbal or written) for a full-time or summer position, students should immediately stop interviewing for other positions. Any previously scheduled interviews must also be cancelled in order to allow other Rotman students the opportunity to be considered for all outstanding positions.

Verbal acceptance of an offer is considered binding to both parties.

Ask for some flexibility from a recruiter should there be a need to extend the offer/acceptance deadline to carefully weigh more than one offer. Students are encouraged to contact the CCC for guidance in handling these situations.

Reneging on Job Offers By signing the Rotman Code of Conduct students understand that accepting a job offer is a professional commitment. Any withdrawal of an accepted offer is a serious breach of the professional code and carries with it serious consequences for the student and Rotman’s relationship with the company. This behaviour creates a reputational risk for both the student and for Rotman which takes interview opportunities away from other Rotman students.

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Policy on Official Correspondence with StudentsThe University and its divisions may use the postal mail system and/or electronic message services (e.g. electronic mail and other computer-based on-line correspondence systems) as mechanisms for delivering official correspondence to students.

Official correspondence may include, but is not limited to, matters related to students’ participation in their academic programs, important information concerning University and Program scheduling, fees information, and other matters concerning the administration and governance of the University.

Postal Addresses and Electronic Mail Accounts Students are responsible for maintaining and advising the University, on the University’s student information system (currently ROSI), of a current and valid postal address as well as the address for a University-issued electronic mail account that meets a standard of service set by the Vice-President and Provost.

Failure to do so may result in a student missing important information and will not be considered an acceptable rationale for failing to receive official correspondence from the University.

University Rights and Responsibilities Regarding Official Correspondence www.provost.utoronto.ca/policy/use.htm The University provides centrally-supported technical services and the infrastructure to make electronic mail and/or on-line communications systems available to students. University correspondence delivered by electronic mail is subject to the same public information, privacy and records retention requirements and policies as are other University correspondence and student records. The University’s expectations concerning use of information and communication technology are articulated in the guidelines on Appropriate Use of Information and Communication Technology – available on the website of the Office of the Vice-President and Provost.

Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Regarding Retrieval of Official Correspondence Students are expected to monitor and retrieve their mail, including electronic messaging account(s) issued to them by the University, on a frequent and consistent basis. Students have the responsibility to recognize that certain communications may be time-critical. Students have the right to forward their University-issued electronic mail account to another

electronic mail service provider address but remain responsible for ensuring that all University electronic message communication sent to the official University-issued account is received and read.

Changes in Regulations and Policies The University has several policies that are approved by the Governing Council and which apply to all students. Each student must become familiar with the policies as the University will assume that he or she has done so. The rules and regulations of the Rotman School of Management have been displayed in this Handbook. Detailed information on University policies is available on the School of Graduate Studies website and the School of Graduate Studies Calendar which is available at: www.sgs.utoronto.ca/calendar.htm.

In applying to the Rotman School of Management, the student assumes certain responsibilities to the University and the Rotman School of Management and, if admitted and registered, shall be subject to the rules, regulations, and policies cited in this Handbook and the School of Graduate Studies Calendar.

Privacy Act, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, and Access to Information Act The University of Toronto respects your privacy. Information of a personal nature collected from you to complete forms is collected pursuant to section 2(14) of the University of Toronto Act, 1971. It is collected for the purpose of administering admission, registration, academic programs, university-related student activities, activities of student societies, financial assistance and awards, graduation and university advancement, and for the purpose of statistical reporting to government agencies. At all times it will be protected in accordance with the Privacy Act, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, and Access to Information Act.

If you have general questions regarding the Policy, please refer to www.fippa.utoronto.ca or contact the University’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Office at 416.946.5835, Room 104, McMurrich Bldg., 12 Queen’s Park Crescent, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8.

If you have specific questions regarding the ways in which Rotman uses your personal information, please contact the Program Services Office.

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Event Planning Standards for Staff, Student Groups and GBC Leaders Only recognized RSM staff and student groups may organize School-wide events and conferences in the name of the Rotman School of Management.

Student leaders must participate in the Program Services Office managed event planning approval process (Event Booking Request via RWorld) in order to gain approval for major conferences or events, on or off campus.

All members of the University community should be aware of the requirements of Ontario laws concerning the consumption, possession and sale of alcoholic beverages. It is the intent of the School, through this Alcohol Policy, to provide for the legal, safe and responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages at student-sponsored events. The University expects each member of the community to be responsible for his or her own conduct and for the consequences of that conduct.

Failure to comply with the Liquor License Act can result in penalties, including substantial fines and the suspension or revocation of liquor licences privileges, not just for the Rotman School of Management, but for the entire campus. As such, all events hosted under the Rotman School of Management name are subject to Event Planning standards.

On-campus Events By having a liquor license – and an Alcohol Policy – the University of Toronto takes on certain responsibility for on-campus events which are:

A requirement that all alcohol served be purchased through the licensee (Campus Beverage Services, CBS, Department)

A requirement that events where alcohol is served meet applicable criteria such as: control of occupancy, acceptable physical conditions, availability of non-alcoholic beverages and food throughout the entire event.

A requirement that service staff be trained under the University’s own Server Training program and;

A requirement that controls be in place to ensure that persons not legally entitled to consume alcohol (intoxicated persons, or persons under the age of 19) do not do so

In addition to the Rotman Event Planning Approval Process Guidelines, an approved Campus Beverage Service application is required for all on-campus events for which alcohol will be served. CBS applications must be submitted a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the event date for approval by the Assistant

Dean, External Relations or her designate; CBS forms will only be authorized if the guidelines of the Event Planning Approval Process are satisfied.

The sole allowable reference to the consumption or service of alcohol on promotional items such as posters or email is the information that the event is licensed.

The consumption of alcohol shall not be the focal point of the event.

Sufficient non-alcoholic beverages must be available for consumption. Further, appropriate quantities of food must be served at all such events. Food must be available for the entire period of the event that alcohol is being served.

Campus Beverage Service staff are required for all on-campus bartending.

An “Open Bar” situation is limited to at most two hours over the course of the Event and is limited to the service of wine, champagne and beer. Wine and/or champagne with dinner is acceptable. Student Event Organizers are advised to consider either tickets or cash bar options for the remainder of the event. Exceptions are made at the discretion of the Assistant Dean, External Relations or her designate.

A ratio of one designated staff member or Student Event Organizer per 50 event participants must be maintained onsite for the duration of the event. Designated staff members or Student Event Organizers will not consume alcohol and are responsible for liaising with Campus Beverage Services staff as appropriate.

Off-campus Events All Rotman School of Management events that involve alcohol, both on and off campus, require the approval of the Assistant Dean, External Relations or her designate.

Off-campus events bearing the Rotman School of Management/University of Toronto logo are required to adhere to School protocols regardless of whether or not alcohol will be served or will be available for purchase.

For events in which alcohol will be available, the off-campus event space proprietor or designate is expected to have a valid liquor licence.

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posters or email is the information that the event is licensed.

Sufficient non-alcoholic beverages must be available for consumption. Further, appropriate quantities of food must be served at all such events. Food must be available for the entire period of the event that alcohol is being served.

The consumption of alcohol shall not be the focal point of the event.

One designated staff member or Student Event Organizer must be onsite for the duration of the off-campus event for each 50 attendees. Designated staff members or Student Event Organizers will not consume alcohol and are responsible for monitoring guests and liaising with off-campus event space proprietor or designate as appropriate.

An “Open Bar” situation is limited to at most two hours over the course of the Event (i.e. pre-dinner cocktails) and is limited to the service of wine, champagne and beer. Wine and/or champagne with dinner is acceptable. Staff and Student Event Organizers are advised to consider either tickets or cash bar options for the remainder of the event. Exceptions are made at the discretion of the Assistant Dean, External Relations or her designate.

Staff and Student Event Organizers are responsible for advising all guests at off-campus events of options to travel home safely (i.e. taxi cab numbers, subway/Go Train late night schedules, nearby hotels etc.).

If, during the course of an event, the Event Organizer(s) cannot or will not abide by the agreed upon regulations, the Rotman School of Management and/or the University and/or Proprietor may either modify the structure of the event or bring the event to an immediate close.

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Student Event Planning Protocol Successful Club events serve to benefit the students at Rotman as well as to enhance the value of the Rotman MBA. The intention of the Program Services Office, and other administrative departments of the Rotman School, is to partner with Clubs to ensure students can achieve their goals.

For full details on club-run student events, please refer to the GBC Clubs Guide posted on RWorld under My Program /MBA Program Services Resources /Student Club Administration.

Event Lead Time Requirements & Checklist The following schedule details many of the time restrictions and requirements related to planning any club event at the Rotman School.

8-10 Weeks Prior Meet with different Admin departments for

assistance with event planning or speaker/content ideas

Meet with Alumni Office regarding involvement of alumni speakers or invitees

Send invitation to speaker(s), facilitators, panel mediators and judges

4-6 Weeks Prior Submit event booking request to Program

Coordinator, Student Experience & Events If having alcohol at the event, indicate on

event booking request form for approval from the Associate Director, Program Services

Identify audience and send invitations Establish event promotion plan by identifying

appropriate publicity methods

4 Weeks Prior Arrange event registration method, if advance

registration is required Meet with the Manager, Media Relations if

media coverage or attendance is desired Schedule meeting with Program Coordinator,

Student Experience & Events to start planning and completing event details:

o Catering o Alcohol o Furniture and Movers o Caretaking and Cleaning o AV Equipment o Administrative Logistics o Volunteers o Media

Volunteers: if volunteers are necessary, define their roles and start recruiting from club membership

3 Weeks Prior Confirm speakers’ special requirements (e.g.

room layout, AV requirements, etc.)

2 Weeks Prior If having alcohol at the event, submit the

approved Student Event Application Form and Beverage Services Order Form to Campus Beverage Services through the Program Coordinator, Student Experience & Events

Schedule furniture movers through the Program Coordinator, Student Experience & Events (Operations & Building Services Officer)

Place order for additional furniture, if required Schedule Caretaking staff through the

Operations & Building Services Officer Request AV Equipment and Support through AV

Requests

1 Week Prior Check-in with speakers, facilitators and judges;

ensure they are comfortable with directions to the location of the event and who they should check in with, upon arrival

Confirm the number of attendants with catering (don’t forget to include volunteers, facilitators, and the event committee in the number)

Confirm with Campus Beverage Services, if serving alcohol

Send a brief reminder to audience/registrants of the event

If applicable, remind general media of the event (working with Manager, Media Relations)

Prepare nametags, presenter gifts, parking passes for speakers, etc.

Touch base with volunteers

1-2 Weeks Following the Event Gather participant feedback about the event Send thank you gifts, cards and letters to all

involved in the delivery of the event (speakers, faculty, staff, and volunteers)

For club transition and the Club Annual Report: Produce a post-event reflection document that includes what worked, suggestions for next year, a copy of all event planning records and details, especially contact information.

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The program has seven key elements, all integral to the development of knowledge, skills and a network that can positively impact both career and academic success. Under each element is a menu of seminars, workshops, events and opportunities that cover a broad range of skill and experience levels. Students are encouraged to consider their academic, personal and professional goals when reviewing the various options available under each element to allow for skill and knowledge development that will assist each individual in meeting their goals.

The importance of skill development across these 7 areas is championed not only by the School, but also by several of our corporate recruiters.

PACE Transcript To provide students with confirmation of a number of the key professional development activities, students have access to a PACE Transcript – essentially a record of completion/participation (there are no grades associated with PACE seminars or workshops).

This transcript confirms some of the Rotman related activities that students typically include on their resume, and may be helpful for students to use as part of employment or scholarship applications. The PACE transcript is available to students through RWorld, and is updated within five business days of a seminar, workshop or activity.

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Detailed information and schedule on CCC related PACE workshops and seminars is available on RCareer http://ccc.rotman.utoronto.ca.

Detailed information on the GBC or Clubs related activities is available through the GBC at: www.rotman.utoronto.ca/studentlife. Detailed information on the IPSO related PACE workshops and seminars is available on RWorld under the My International tab. PACE Registration Process – PSO Workshops Registration in a PSO or IPSO workshop is a two-step process:

1. Visit the Event Registration Site on RWorld and Register;

2. Submit payment (where applicable – online or in person at the PSO) within 24hrs of registration to confirm your spot.

Registration will open 2-3 weeks prior to each workshop date; details will be communicated via email notification from the respective offices.

Note: All PSO & IPSO courses, workshops and activities require registration through the RWorld Event Registration Site. CCC workshops, courses and activities require registration through RCareer. A program registration amount is listed for any activities which require a fee.

Registration/Cancellation/No-Show Policy – PSO Workshops In an effort to ensure that all students are given equitable opportunity to participate in the programming, the Program Services Office has a strict no-show policy for all PACE workshops/sessions. All students are expected to manage their PACE registration in accordance with the Rotman Code of Conduct and the following PACE specific stipulations:

1. Regardless of circumstance, all PACE registration payments are non-refundable.

2. Notice of cancellation is required 48hrs prior to a workshop. Students who fail to give notice will lose future privileges for participation in professional development workshops offered by the PSO.

3. A $50 seat charge will be applicable if you: a. fail to give notice of cancellation for

a free workshop b. attend a free workshop without

registration c. attend a fee-based workshop without

registration (Note: Full workshop fee will also apply.)

Rotman Intensive Career Week – Summer Internships The Rotman Intensive Career Week, held in January, provides students with the opportunity to attend many of the company information sessions, attend career and professional development workshops and also dedicate time to preparing and submitting applications for summer jobs without the pressure of participating in a regular class schedule. While the

majority of company information sessions will take place during the Intensive Week, additional companies will come to Rotman and on-campus interviews will begin in the weeks that follow.

Students should consult RCareer for more information on the activities scheduled during this week.

Rotman Fall Recruitment – Full-Time PositionsFall Recruitment is a two week period during which Rotman hosts companies who are actively seeking to recruit students in their final year of study for full time employment. These dedicated weeks offer students the time and opportunity to attend company information sessions, research firms, enter into career and professional development workshops, develop job search strategies and prepare and submit

documents for full-time jobs without the pressure of classes. Fall Recruitment facilitates student recruitment and also provides students with valuable networking opportunities.

While many information sessions take place over these two weeks, additional employers will visit Rotman in the weeks that follow. Students should visit RCareer for a full list of activities over these weeks.

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MMBBAA PPrrooggrraamm OOvveerrvviieeww Full-Time MBA Program Overview The Full-Time MBA Program comprises a first-year set curriculum of core courses and a second year in which students choose from elective courses. The following chart provides an overview of the MBA Program course and credit hour requirements, according to degree program, for students beginning an MBA Program in September 2011.

Degree Program Core Elective

Regular Full-Time MBA 18 courses 10 courses (30 credit hours)

JD/MBA 18 courses 6 courses (18 credit hours) + Law requirements

Skoll BASc/MBA 18 courses 10 courses (30 credit hours)

MGA/MBA 18 Courses 5 courses (15 credit hours) + MGA requirements

First-Year Course Credits All first-year MBA students at Rotman – regardless of academic background or program – participate in a unique core curriculum that includes the foundation areas of business from an integrated perspective.

Each first-year course comprises one, one-and-a-half, two, or three credit hours. Weighting for the first-year courses is determined by the second digit of the course number (e.g. RSM1382, where 3 implies three credit hours for the course). The exception to this is

1151 and 1152 Strategy (see chart below). A student’s academic record will display course credit weight rather than credit hours. Credit hours can be translated to a credit weight as follows:

1 credit hour = 0.17 credit 1.5 credit hours = 0.25 credit 2 credit hours = 0.33 credit 3 credit hours = 0.50 credit

Course Number Course Title Credit

Hours Credits Academic Area

1103 Ethics 1 0.17 Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management

1151 Strategy I 1.5 0.25 Strategic Management 1152 Strategy II 1.5 0.25 Strategic Management 1210 Managerial Economics 2 0.33 Business Economics 1211 Macroeconomics 2 0.33 Business Economics 1212 Global Managerial Perspectives 2 0.33 Business Economics 1222 Managerial Accounting 2 0.33 Accounting 1231 Finance I – Capital Markets and Valuation 2 0.33 Finance 1232 Finance II – Corporate Finance 2 0.33 Finance

1241 Operations Management 2 0.33 Operations Management, Management Science & Statistics

1261 Managerial Negotiations 2 0.33 Strategic Management

1262 Leadership 2 0.33 Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management

1263 Managing People in Organizations 2 0.33 Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management

1291 Foundations of Integrative Thinking 2 0.33 General & Integrative Thinking 1292 Integrative Thinking Practicum 2 0.33 General & Integrative Thinking 1320 Financial Accounting 3 0.50 Accounting 1350 Managing Customer Value 3 0.50 Marketing

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Second-Year Course Credits During the second year of the program, students enrol in elective courses. The number of elective credits/courses required in the upper year(s) depends on the specific program of study.

All elective courses (2000 level) are 3 credit hours (0.50 credit weight). Unlike the first year of the program, the second digit of the course code implies the academic area rather than the credit value (e.g. RSM2309 wherein “3” indicates Finance).

Academic Area Area Number(s) Accounting 2 Business Economics 1 Finance 3 Marketing 5 Integrative Thinking 9 Operations Management, Management Science & Statistics 4, 8

Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management 6

Strategic Management 0

Full-Time MBA Class of 2013 Year 1 – Fall Term Quarter I Quarter II RSM1210 Managerial Economics RSM1151 Strategy I RSM1263 Managing People in Organizations RSM1231 Finance I – Capital Markets and Valuation RSM1291 Foundations of Integrative Thinking RSM1320 Financial Accounting II RSM1320 Financial Accounting I RSM1350 Managing Customer Value I RSM1382 Statistics I RSM1382 Statistics II Year 1 – Spring Term

RSM1261 Negotiations (one week intensive) & Rotman Intensive Career Week

Quarter III Quarter IV RSM1152 Strategy II RSM1103 Ethics RSM1211 Macroeconomics RSM1212 Global Managerial Perspectives RSM1232 Finance II – Corporate Finance RSM1222 Managerial Accounting RSM1262 Leadership RSM1241 Operations Management RSM1350 Managing Customer Value II RSM1292 Integrative Thinking Practicum Note that the Quarter system is composed of six weeks of classes and one week of examinations/final deliverables.

Year 2 Fall Term Winter Intensive Term Spring Term

Elective Courses (10 courses, equivalent to 30 credit hours = 5 credits) Note that most Fall and Spring Term elective courses in the MBA Program run on a 13-week term (excluding examinations). Elective courses scheduled during the Winter Intensive Term are normally scheduled over 9 consecutive days (3 hours per class) within a 2-week period. The first year of the Full-Time MBA Program is the only program/year that runs on a quarter system.

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JD/MBA Program The JD/MBA Program is designed to permit students to obtain both the JD and MBA degrees in four full-time years of study instead of the five years that would be required to receive the two degrees separately.

Year 1 Fall Term Spring Term

Constitutional Law Contracts

Torts Criminal Law Property Law

Legal Process, Ethics and Professionalism Administrative Law

Year 2 – Fall Term Quarter I Quarter II RSM1210 Managerial Economics RSM1151 Strategy I RSM1263 Managing People in Organizations RSM1231 Finance I – Capital Markets and Valuation RSM1291 Foundations of Integrative Thinking RSM1320 Financial Accounting II RSM1320 Financial Accounting I RSM1350 Managing Customer Value I RSM1382 Statistics I RSM1382 Statistics II

Year 2 – Spring Term RSM1261 Negotiations (one week intensive)

& Rotman Intensive Career Week Quarter III Quarter IV RSM1152 Strategy II RSM1103 Ethics RSM1211 Macroeconomics RSM1212 Global Managerial Perspectives RSM1232 Finance II – Corporate Finance RSM1222 Managerial Accounting RSM1262 Leadership RSM1241 Operations Management RSM1350 Managing Customer Value II RSM1292 Integrative Thinking Practicum Years 3 & 4

Fall Term Winter Intensive Term* Spring Term 45 elective credits at the Faculty of Law

Moot** Perspective Course

International/Comparative/Transnational course (ICT) Note: Cannot fulfill the Perspective course requirement and ICT requirement in the same course

MBA Elective Courses (6 courses, equivalent to 18 credit hours = 3 credits) * Winter Intensive Term applies to MBA Elective Courses only ** See JD/MBA Program Overview

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JD/MBA Academic Program Overview Year One: Faculty of Law There are 7 required courses in first-year law. In addition, the Faculty provides an Academic Orientation at the beginning of first-year to acquaint first year students with the basic vocabulary of legal analysis and legal research.

Year Two: Rotman School of Management There are 18 required courses in the first year of the MBA program. All of these courses must be completed in the second year of the combined program.

Years Three & Four Students take a combination of courses in the Faculty of Law and the Rotman School of Management.

Rotman School of Management A total of 18 credit hours of 2000 level electives

(6 courses) must be taken at Rotman.

Faculty of Law A total of 45 credits must be taken at the

Faculty of Law. At least 10 credits of upper year law courses must be “management related” as required by the School of Graduate Studies at U of T. These courses can be identified in the Law Academic Handbook under the following areas of concentration: i) administrative law and regulation; ii) business law; iii) law and economics; and iv) labour law and social justice law.

In addition to the academic requirements listed above, the Faculty of Law requires that all JD students successfully complete a moot, an upper year perspective course and an upper year ICT course. Details are included in the Faculty of Law Academic Handbook.

Students may take courses at Rotman and the Faculty of Law in any particular order during the final two years of the program, providing that standard requirements for pre-requisites/co-requisites are satisfied.

Note: Honours Standing Requirements: Combined programs must complete a minimum of 22 graded credits at the Faculty of Law in each program year or complete a minimum of 13 graded credits in one term of that year.

JD/MBA Program Restrictions Course Restrictions Students are excluded from taking courses of a combined law/management nature due to their general or introductory nature as specialists in both management and law. As such, students in the

combined JD/MBA program are not eligible to enrol in the following courses:

Management: RSM2025 Business Law

Law: LAW320 Financial Accounting & Reporting LAW422 Negotiation

Moreover, due to their similar subject matter and course content, students may register in one or the other of the following courses but may not receive credit for both:

RSM2057 Venture Capital OR LAW216 Venture Capital Financing

Cross-Listed Courses Each year, there are courses which are cross-listed between the Rotman School of Management and the Faculty of Law. In such cases, students are advised that for the purposes of academic credit, these courses will count as follows:

LAW300 The Art of the Deal: counts as a Law course

JD/MBA Students & First Year Firm Recruitment Students in the second year of the JD/MBA Program may choose to participate in first year law firm Toronto recruitment for summer positions in law. This recruitment is governed by the Law Society of Upper Canada and provides set dates on which students may interview. The LSUC endeavours to schedule the week during which interviews occur, so that most Ontario law schools may benefit from the interviews occurring during Reading Weeks. These interviews have often taken place during the University of Toronto Reading Week and take place over an intensive 72 hour period (Tuesday-Thursday). However, the University of Toronto Reading Week is not necessarily coincident with the Rotman’s Spring Reading Week. For Summer 2012 positions, interview week is scheduled for February 21, 2012.

Students in the JD/MBA Program may experience conflicts between academic activities scheduled in the MBA Program and the recruitment period.

In the event of conflicts with examinations or the like, students should submit an application for permission to be interviewed outside of this window, in writing to the Associate Registrar for the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Students should consult the Law Society of Upper Canada for information on the petition requirements. Detailed information is available at the Law Society of Upper Canada’s member resource page at http://rc.lsuc.on.ca/pdf/licensingprocesslawyer/articling/ar31polRecruitSumStudent.pdf.

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Skoll BASc/MBA Students admitted to the Jeffrey Skoll BASc/MBA program spend the first three years of undergraduate study in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. Prior to completing their fourth and final year in Engineering, they are required to complete a 16 month Professional Experience Year (PEY). Years five and six are spent at the Rotman School where they fulfill the requirements of the Full-Time MBA Program.

Year 5 – Fall Term Quarter I Quarter II RSM1210 Managerial Economics RSM1151 Strategy I RSM1263 Managing People in Organizations RSM1231 Finance I - Capital Markets and Valuation RSM1291 Foundations of Integrative Thinking RSM1320 Financial Accounting II RSM1320 Financial Accounting I RSM1350 Managing Customer Value I RSM1382 Statistics I RSM1382 Statistics II

Year 5 - Spring Term RSM1261 Negotiations (one week intensive)

& Rotman Intensive Career Week Quarter III Quarter IV RSM1152 Strategy II RSM1103 Ethics RSM1211 Macroeconomics RSM1212 Global Managerial Perspectives RSM1232 Finance II – Corporate Finance RSM1222 Managerial Accounting RSM1262 Leadership RSM1241 Operations Management RSM1350 Managing Customer Value II RSM1292 Integrative Thinking Practicum

Year 6 Fall Term Winter Intensive Term Spring Term

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MGA/MBA Program The Combined MGA/MBA program is designed for students interested in studying the intersections of Business and Global Affairs. The combined program permits the completion of both degrees in three years rather than the four years it would take to acquire them independently. After completing their first year of Full-Time studies, Fall and Spring Terms, at the Munk School of Global Affairs, students then undertake the Global Internship for the Summer Term. In second year, students begin their Full-Time MBA studies, and have the opportunity to participate in an MBA Internship for the following Summer Term. In the third year, students study both MBA and MGA courses.

Year 1 – Fall & Spring Terms

Fall Term Spring Term

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Summer Term

Global Internship (Required) (0.5 FCE) Year 2 – Fall Term Quarter I Quarter II RSM1210 Managerial Economics RSM1151 Strategy I RSM1263 Managing People in Organizations RSM1231 Finance I – Capital Markets and Valuation RSM1291 Foundations of Integrative Thinking RSM1320 Financial Accounting II RSM1320 Financial Accounting I RSM1350 Managing Customer Value I RSM1382 Statistics I RSM1382 Statistics II Year 2 – Spring Term

RSM1261 Negotiations (one week intensive) & Rotman Intensive Career Week

Quarter III Quarter IV RSM1152 Strategy II RSM1103 Ethics RSM1211 Macroeconomics RSM1212 Global Managerial Perspectives RSM1232 Finance II – Corporate Finance RSM1222 Managerial Accounting RSM1262 Leadership RSM1241 Operations Management RSM1350 Managing Customer Value II RSM1292 Integrative Thinking Practicum Year 3 – Fall & Spring Terms

Fall Term Winter Intensive Term* Spring Term MBA Elective Courses (5 courses, equivalent to 2.5 FCEs)

Part-Time MGA, Year 2 Capstone Seminar (1.0 FCE) + MGA Elective (1.5 FCEs) * Winter Intensive Term applies to MBA Elective Courses only.

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Collaborative Degree Programs Collaborative Program in Asia-Pacific Studies

The collaborative program in Asia-Pacific Studies is designed to provide graduates with advanced training in a particular discipline and in the historical and social science studies of modern East and Southeast Asia. The major topics of emphasis in the collaborative master's degree program are political economy, modern and contemporary social history, international relations, gender, political and social change, economic development, and cultural studies. The collaborative master's degree program in Asia-Pacific Studies contributes to the development of an integrated and interdisciplinary research community in Asia-Pacific Studies at the University of Toronto.

Students in the collaborative master's degree program in Asia-Pacific Studies are expected to meet the MBA degree requirements (see Full-Time MBA Class of 2012) and the program in Asia-Pacific Studies. See below for collaborative program requirements. Note that collaborative program requirements can be met concurrently with, or in addition to, the MBA requirements.

Students who successfully complete the requirements of the collaborative program will receive the notation

"Completed Collaborative Program in Asia-Pacific Studies" on their transcript in addition to the MBA.

Program Requirements: A. A year-long, interdisciplinary core seminar

(ASI1000Y "Issues in Asia-Pacific Studies"). B. A choice between:

i. Master’s thesis option ii. A Major Research Paper option, in

combination/in addition to a full course equivalent on Asia-Pacific

C. A Thesis-equivalent research paper in an independent research half-course. This option must be combined with an additional half-course on Asia-Pacific listed on the website.

Students may apply to the Collaborative Program in the first or second year of the MBA. For further information, consult the Asia-Pacific Studies department:

Telephone: 416.946.8996 Email: [email protected] Website: www.utoronto.ca/asiapacific-ma/

Collaborative Program in Environmental Studies The collaborative program in Environmental Studies is offered through the Centre for Environment (CFE) at the University of Toronto. Graduate students admitted to a “home” department (i.e. Rotman School of Management) can apply to the collaborative program and pursue course work and research in environmental areas. The Centre currently has graduate students from across the disciplinary spectrum, including anthropology, social work, religious studies, law, management, geography, chemistry, biology and geology, to name a few. The Centre offers a unique and comprehensive program of graduate study. By utilizing the university’s extensive library holdings and faculty resources, it offers one of North America’s most engaging and cross-disciplinary programs in the environment.

MBA students in the Collaborative Program in Environmental Studies are expected to meet the Full-Time degree requirements (see Full-Time MBA Class of 2012) in addition to those of the collaborative program. See below for collaborative program requirements; note that collaborative program requirements can be met concurrently with, or in

addition to, the MBA requirements. Students who successfully complete the requirements of the collaborative program will receive the notation "Completed Collaborative Program in Environmental Studies" on their transcript in addition to the MBA.

Program Requirements: ENV 1001H Core Course: Environmental Decision

Making ENV 5555Y Research Paper ENV 4444Y Internship

Note that the major research paper must include an environmental component. A copy of the final project must be submitted to the Graduate Office of the Centre for Environment prior to convocation date.

Students may apply to the Collaborative Program during their first or second year of the MBA. For further information, consult the Centre for Environment:

Telephone: 416. 978.3475 Email: [email protected] Website: http://environment.utoronto.ca

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CCoouurrssee SSeelleeccttiioonn,, EEnnrroollmmeenntt && RReeggiissttrraattiioonn Course Selection First Year In the first year, students simply complete and submit the MBA Registration form (available on RWorld) to the Program Services Office to register. No course selection is necessary, as all MBA Program core courses are mandatory.

As all core courses are mandatory, course withdrawal is not permitted. Should a student have difficulty with the course load or a particular subject, s/he should consult the Director, Program Services.

Second Year - Elective Courses Elective courses are selected through a two-phase process that involves a market based bidding system. The Electives Guide, the Electives Fair and the

administrative Advising Sessions for the elective course selection process are published/scheduled in the late spring each year.

Adding or Dropping Elective Courses Once a student has enrolled in an elective course, s/he remains enrolled unless s/he officially drops the course by submitting the request online through RWorld. There are official dates by which a student must withdraw without academic penalty; otherwise, a failing mark will appear on their record. Deadline dates will be announced each year.

The date to add/drop a second year (elective) course, without academic penalty, is generally the Monday of the second week of classes in each term – with the exception of Intensive terms.

Core Course Descriptions RSM1103 Ethics (1 Credit Hour) Businesses operate within a complex environment of legal, ethical and governance related issues. This course focuses on the role that managers have in not only recognizing these issues, but also in resolving them effectively and efficiently. Ethical behaviour starts with management and an organization built on sound principles serves as a benchmark by which all stakeholder interests are measured. Through “active” case analysis, this course will examine ethical decision making and its connection to the principles of good governance.

RSM1151 Strategy I (1.5 Credit Hours) Introduces the basic concepts of strategic management as they apply to business. The emphasis is on long-term trade-offs and maintaining competitive distinctiveness rather than on chess moves and short-term competitive interaction. The course helps students understand how managers make decisions that truly result in superior financial performance and that account for the complexities of leadership, uncertainty, and the competitive environment.

RSM1152 Strategy II (1.5 Credit Hours) Picks up where 1151 ends to provide students with additional basic concepts as well as advanced frameworks on technology strategy. The emphasis is on investigating how companies such as Microsoft, eBay and Google create value and achieve competitive advantage. The course extends ideas about strategy into entrepreneurship and demonstrates how great companies translate breakthrough ideas into sustainable organizations.

RSM1210 Managerial Economics (2 Credit Hours) This class focuses on microeconomics and its applications to managerial decisions. The class will deal with supply and demand analysis, cost concepts, profit maximization, perfect and imperfect competition, game theory, imperfect information, agency theory, and firm organization. Managerial economics is fundamental to finance, marketing, strategy, organizational behaviour, and nearly every other field of business. It is therefore directly relevant both to one’s education at the Rotman School and to one’s career.

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RSM1211 Macroeconomics (2 Credit Hours) Examines the determinants of the levels of national income, employment and prices in the Canadian economy. Government monetary, fiscal and international economic policies are discussed.

RSM1212 Global Managerial Perspectives (2 Credit Hours) This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to how doing business internationally is different and to discuss what is involved in business decision making in an international setting. The course covers all aspects of international business decision making: trade issues and institutions, finance, strategy, marketing and organizational issues. We see this course as a truly integrative course that brings together insights from economics, strategy, marketing, finance and organizational behaviour to address problems of international business.

RSM1222 Managerial Accounting (2 Credit Hours) Management accounting involves the study of the systems, procedures and policies that an organization employs to assist it to make decisions about virtually all matters which affect the financial health and performance of the entity. The course will be presented from the perspective of those who are users, rather than preparers, of accounting information. The course will explore strategic cost analysis and related management techniques, such as: activity based costing, activity based management, relevant cost analysis, and planning and control. The topics will emphasize that management accounting is most effective when it is developed in the context of the organization's strategy, rather than as an end in itself.

RSM1231 Finance I – Capital Markets and Valuation (2 Credit Hours) This first-year finance course provides an introduction to finance with an emphasis on capital markets and the valuation of key asset classes. Important topics include bond pricing, the risk-return trade-off, the valuation of stocks incorporating portfolio theory, and derivatives.

RSM1232 Finance II – Corporate Finance (2 Credit Hours) This course is a continuation of Finance I, with an emphasis on finance decisions made by corporations. Key topics include project and firm valuation, cost of capital, cost of equity, capital structure, securities’ issuance, dividend policy, and related topics.

RSM1241 Operations Management (2 Credit Hours) Operations refers to the business processes by which organizations convert inputs such as labour, materials, equipment and knowledge into physical goods and/or services. This course focuses on the design, analysis and improvement of service, production and distribution processes.

Objectives: to increase one’s understanding of the major operational problems and opportunities faced by managers in service and manufacturing organizations; to provide the language, concepts, insights and tools to successfully tackle these issues in a variety of settings; to develop the student’s ability to create competitive advantage through operational excellence.

RSM1261 Managerial Negotiations (2 Credit Hours) The course will explore the major concepts and theories of the psychology of bargaining and negotiation, and the dynamics of interpersonal and inter-group negotiations. A second objective will be to help students develop the sophistication to analyse negotiating behaviour and to learn about individual bargaining styles.

RSM1262 Leadership (2 Credit Hours) The purpose of this course is to give students a practical and a theoretical understanding of leadership. This course will focus on three basic questions: what is leadership, what kind of leader am I, and how can I develop as a leader. The course uses experiential processes such as self-assessment exercises, case studies, student presentations, role-plays, videos, and discussion. Through these processes, students will (a) understand the nature of leadership better, (b) enhance their knowledge of personal leadership style, and (c) further an ability to increase their leadership skills. Active involvement in class exercises and assignments is very important.

RSM1263 Managing People in Organizations (2 Credit Hours) This course provides a framework for understanding how organizations and managers influence the thoughts, feelings and actions of organization members, and how the behaviour of individuals and groups influence organizational effectiveness. Topics include motivation, performance management, managing groups, work design, cross-cultural communication and organizational culture.

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RSM1291 Foundations of Integrative Thinking (2 Credit Hours) This course is about thinking; specifically, the foundations of Integrative Thinking. It has the following major aims:

To allow participants to explore their reasoning styles, to experience various forms of reasoning as a relevant managerial activity that can be developed and worked with;

To allow participants to engage with different forms of reasoning in performing analyses of relevant managerial cases, drawn from a variety of sources;

To allow participants to reflect on their own thinking and to encourage them to think clearly about their decisions as employees, colleagues and supervisors;

To introduce participants to the language of Integrative Thinking and to the components of an Integrative Thinking process.

RSM1292 Integrative Thinking Practicum (2 Credit Hours) The Integrative Thinking Practicum is intended as a capstone course in Integrative Thinking for first-year students. It is designed both to develop Integrative Thinking skills and to demonstrate that those skills are immediately relevant to the successful solving of a classical business problem, one that will require the exercise of a range of classical business approaches.

RSM1320 Financial Accounting (3 Credit Hours) Understanding financial statements is crucial for succeeding in management. Whether you want to specialize in finance, marketing, organizational behaviour, or any other area of management, you will need to understand the financial statements of your company, your competitors, or those companies you

intend to invest in or lend to. At the end of the term, students should be able to read and interpret financial statements, understanding both what the statements tell us and, even more importantly, what they do not. In order to be able to use financial statements one should have some technical knowledge of the process by which they are prepared. The pedagogical approach of the course is to use lectures, problems, and cases.

RSM1350 Managing Customer Value (3 Credit Hours) This course revolves around planning and executing the conception, pricing, distribution and promotion of ideas and products, which is based on a single premise: that businesses succeed by providing superior value to customers. In an era characterized by intense competition and increasingly demanding customers, the success of a firm, and hence its value, depends heavily on its ability to create value for its customers. This course establishes a framework that deals with creating and managing customer value, and emphasizes the key linkage between customer value and long-run firm value. We will cover all aspects of customer value, starting from an understanding of what it is, how it can be created and grown over time, how it can be measured, and how it can be translated into firm value through effective pricing.

RSM1382 Statistics (3 Credit Hours) This course teaches future managers how to extract information from data using statistical tools and how to apply probabilistic thinking to managerial problems. Topics include statistical study design, process control, inference, regression analysis, time series, model building, probabilities and decision analysis. Applications to all functional areas of management are discussed.

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Elective Course Enrolment and Registration See the section entitled “Academic Policies & Program Progression” for detailed information on the Program’s academic requirements.

Elective Course Prerequisites These elective courses require the successful completion of these corresponding core courses:

20XX: 1151/1152 Strategy 21XX: 1210/1211 Managerial Economics /

Macroeconomics Note that 1212 is a prerequisite for all internationally oriented courses in business economics (2115, 2117, 2127, 2116, 2118 and 2123).

22XX: 1320/1222 Financial Accounting/ Managerial Accounting

23XX: 1231/1232 Finance 24XX: 1241 Operations Management 25XX: 1350 Managing Customer Value 26XX: 1263 Managing People in Organizations 28XX: 1382 Statistics

Please note that all 2000 level courses in the “Integrative Thinking” area will build on the principles introduced during the core curriculum, specifically through the core courses, Foundations of Integrative Thinking and the Integrative Thinking Practicum. While not pre-requisites per se, it is recommended that students complete both core courses prior to registering for any 2000 level Integrative Thinking area courses.

Also note that RSM2306 Options & Futures Markets is a prerequisite for RSM2307 Advanced Derivatives.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all prerequisites are met prior to the start of any elective course(s).

Elective Course Enrolment and Registration There are two processes that students must complete in order to begin electives in the second academic year. First, students must enrol in courses. Elective course selection is facilitated by the Program Services Office in June prior to the second year of the program. Students select courses through the course bidding process. Second, students must pay fees to become officially registered in the courses that have been selected. Elective terms are Summer Intensive, Summer, Fall, Winter Intensive and Spring.

Elective Course Guide The Electives Guide is published annually in March. This Guide provides detailed information on the elective course selection and registration process, including the majors and specializations. The current version of the Guide is available on RWorld under My

Program /MBA Program Services Resources /Elective Courses Info & Resources.

Elective Course Loads A regular course load for students in the Full-Time MBA Program (including the Skoll BASc/MBA Program) is 10 courses per year, divided over the three academic terms as follows:

Summer Intensive Term: Maximum of 2 courses (priority to Morning/Evening MBA students)

Summer Term: Maximum of 2 courses (priority to Morning/Evening MBA students)

Fall Term: Maximum of 5 courses

Winter Intensive Term: Maximum of 2 courses

Spring Term: Maximum of 5 courses

A request to register in more than 5 courses during each of the Fall or Spring Terms constitutes a request to Overload (see below). Note that an Overload may also be considered an Extra Course in the event that the Overload request leads to a total course registration in excess of 10 courses for the academic year. Also note that Overload Requests during the Winter or Summer Intensive Terms are not permitted.

A request to register in more than a total of 10 courses over the Fall, Winter Intensive and Spring Terms combined constitutes a request to take an Extra Course (see below). Due to the fact that some students take summer elective courses or Winter/Summer Intensive Term courses, a request to take an Extra Course does not necessarily mean that the course is an Overload.

Overload Requests Students are permitted to overload during the Electives phase of the program (take more than the requisite 5 elective courses in each of the Fall and Spring terms), provided they have obtained a B+ average in all first year courses and there is space available in the course.

Students wishing to overload should complete the Overload/Extra Course Request form and submit it to the Program Services Office prior to the add/drop deadline for each term. Overload requests can be submitted at any time up to the deadline to add a course, however, note that they will be reviewed (in order of date received) on the final date of the MBA Elective Add/Drop period for the term in question.

Important Note: When considering an extra course or courses, please be aware of the following School of

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Graduate Studies policy with regards to degree completion:

When all requirements for a graduate degree program have been fulfilled, the graduate unit is required to submit a degree recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies indicating that the program has been satisfactorily completed by the student.

In other words, if an extra course or courses accelerates the completion of your program requirements, you will be put forward for graduation immediately following the term in which those requirements have been met; further registration will not be permitted without additional fees being incurred.

See also, “Balance of Degree Fee” on page 46.

Extra Course Requests Students are permitted to take Extra Courses during the Electives phase of the Program (courses above those required to meet their degree requirements) providing there is space available in the course. There are no additional fees for Extra Courses taken up to the point where degree requirements have been met. Students wishing to take an Extra Course should complete the Overload/Extra Course Request form and submit it to the Program Services Office prior to the Add/Drop deadline for each term. Students are permitted to take an Extra Course a maximum of once in any term.

Extra Course requests can be submitted at any time up to the deadline to add a course, however, note that they will be reviewed (in order of date received) on the final date of the MBA Elective Add/Drop period for the term in question. Regular electives, Independent Study and International Study Tour courses can be listed as extra courses should the student so desire.

Extra Course requests for regular electives can be submitted at any time up to the deadline to add a course, however, note that they will be reviewed (in order of date received) on the final date of the MBA Elective Add/Drop period for the term in question.

Students interested in designating Independent Study and/or International Study Tour coursework as Extra must declare this upon application to the independent Study or acceptance of their International Study Tour offer.

Auditing Courses MBA students may audit graduate classes during the Electives phase of the Program, providing space is available, no waitlist exists, and the consent of the instructor has been obtained. Auditing permits attendance at classes only. No work will be evaluated and no record kept of such courses on the

academic transcript. Students are eligible to audit a maximum of one elective course per term. If approved, students are expected to attend at least 70% of the course lectures and will not be able to earn credit for any courses that they have audited.

Students wishing to audit a course must complete the following steps:

1. Check to see if there are seats available in the course. Students may not audit a course that has a wait list or has reached enrolment capacity.

2. Complete the MBA Course Auditing form and obtain the written permission (signature) of the Instructor. Note that not all courses are suitable for auditors. Typically, permission is granted for lecture style classes only.

3. Return the completed, signed MBA Course Auditing form to the PSO for final approval.

MBA Audit requests can be submitted at any time up to the deadline to add a course, however, note that they will be reviewed on the final date of the MBA Elective Add/Drop period for the term in question. Requests will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis, providing the steps above have been followed.

Independent Study / Research Project Courses Independent Study or Research Project opportunities typically arise from one of three avenues:

An external organization offers a project that requires some type of individual or group assessment of their business plan or strategy. Any such opportunities are advertised to the student population at the beginning of each academic term. The Program Services Office typically makes arrangements for an Academic Supervisor for these types of projects.

A Rotman faculty member has the need for an individual or group of MBA students to do academic research on a specific topic. Any such opportunities are typically handled between an individual faculty member and a student who has indicated an interest in that area. The Faculty member acts as the Academic Supervisor for these types of projects.

A student has an interest in a particular area that is not covered by the elective course offerings and seeks out a faculty member to provide academic guidance for a mutually defined project. In such cases, it is the responsibility of the student to find an Academic Supervisor.

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Independent Study/Research Project Proposal form to the Program Services Office. Note that approved projects may not substantially overlap with the content of another course. Independent Study courses can be worth either 3 or 6 credit hours (a regular MBA elective is worth 3 credit hours). Experience has shown that Independent Studies/Research Project for 6 credit hours is not readily manageable in a single term. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, a 6 credit hour independent study should cover two academic terms. Students are eligible to complete a maximum of 6 credits of Independent Study coursework towards the MBA degree. Note that these courses appear on the U of T Transcript as either RSM2002 Research Project (for 6 credit hours) or RSM2003 Research Project (for 3 credit hours). Students seeking permission to exceed 6 credits worth of Independent Study are advised to contact the Director, Program Services.

The deadline for submitting the completed form is the same as the deadline for adding a new course in the MBA Program. The due date for submission of grade by the Academic Supervisor is 5 working days after the last day of classes in the term. The deadline for dropping the Independent Study project is the same as the deadline for dropping other courses in the MBA Program.

Students intending to pursue Independent Study/Research Project opportunities should still bid for a full slate of electives. Registration in Independent Study/Research Project courses is dependent upon identifying a suitable/available faculty advisor, which may not happen until late summer/early fall for the Fall Term, or later for the Spring Term. Upon confirming Independent Study/Research Project details, students may then drop one or two of their confirmed electives (as appropriate).

Transferring Programs (Full-Time to Morning or Evening MBA) Students in the Full-Time MBA Program may transfer to the 3 YR MBA Program upon completion of the first year, as of September of the 2nd year of study, subject to space availability.

While the Program Fees between the Full-Time 2YR and Morning/Evening 3YR MBA Programs are identical, the fee payment schedule will be adjusted to accommodate the expected change in graduation date. Students with a Professional Student Loan will have access to the requisite amount upon confirmation of the transfer.

Students considering a transfer are advised to make an initial appointment to discuss the request with an

advisor from the Program Services Office. It’s important to note that students may transfer programs only once and are subject to the degree requirements of the originating program of study. Access to existing entrance or continuing student scholarships or fellowships may be affected by a transfer.

Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, with due consideration given to a student’s personal, professional and academic needs and goals.

Exceptions to this policy are made by the Director, MBA Program Services and the Director, Corporate Connections Centre where appropriate.

Enrolment Limitations The Rotman School of Management makes every reasonable effort to plan and control enrolment to ensure that all of our students are qualified to complete the programs to which they are admitted and to strike a practicable balance between enrolment and available instructional resources. Sometimes such a balance cannot be struck and the number of qualified students exceeds the instructional resources that we can reasonably make available while at the same time maintaining the quality of instruction. In such cases, the Rotman School reserves the right to limit enrolment in the programs, courses, or sections listed in the schedule and to withdraw courses or sections for which enrolment and resources are insufficient.

Changes in Courses For each program of study offered by the University through the Rotman School of Management, the courses necessary to complete the minimum requirements of the program will be made available annually. The Rotman School, however, reserves the right to change the content of courses, instructors and instructional assignments, enrolment limitations, pre-requisites, co-requisites, grading policies, and timetables without prior notice.

Classroom Schedule The schedule of class meetings is published at the beginning of the academic year. On occasion, there are changes to the meeting schedule that may impact the time or location of the class. The Program Services Office will make every effort to notify students of any such changes well in advance.

Faculty Contacts To find the contact information, background information and research interests for a faculty member, please visit the Rotman website at: www.rotman.utoronto.ca/facbios.

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Elective Course Terms Elective courses in the MBA Program are offered in a number of different formats at various times throughout the morning, day, and evening. Students are advised to consult the annual Electives Guide for detailed information on the Elective Course term structure, course options and registration processes.

Elective courses in the MBA Program are offered during the following terms:

Summer Intensive Term Early May Optional Full Time MBA Elective Term, noting priority to Morning & Evening MBA Students

Summer Term Mid-May – August Optional Full Time MBA Elective Term, noting priority to Morning & Evening MBA Students

Fall Term September – December Regular Full Time MBA Elective Term Winter Intensive Term Early January Optional Full Time MBA Elective Term Spring Term Mid-January – April Regular Full Time MBA Elective Term

Students in the Full-Time MBA Program are eligible to take courses in the summer term between first and second year of the program, at no additional cost, providing that there is space available in the course(s). Note that students in the Morning and Evening MBA Programs have priority consideration for all summer intensive and regular summer term offerings, and Full Time students are able to register on a first-come, first-served basis once the Morning and Evening students’ summer selections have been confirmed.

Elective Course Information Elective Courses Students in the regular Full-Time MBA Program (including the Skoll BASc/MBA Program) must complete a total of 30 credits of 2000 level course work. All 2000-level courses in the MBA Program are 3 credit hours.

Students in the JD/MBA and MGA/MBA Programs should consult their program overview of elective course requirements.

Generalist or Specialist Options Many students find it helpful to select courses from a subset of courses offered in a given functional area to enhance their skills and present current or potential employers with specific functional expertise (e.g. Marketing), while others are interested in developing skills from a set of courses that are traditionally associated with a specific career path (e.g. Investment Banking). Students are able to choose courses from either the core and/or recommended set of courses for a particular major, or from any functional area.

There are no quotas associated with either functional specialization or majors and therefore, access to all courses is dependent upon the Course Bidding Process and space availability. Most elective courses have a maximum enrolment of 40 students per section.

Note that neither the U of T transcript nor the actual MBA degree makes reference to a given functional specialization or major. Students are encouraged to select from the menu of courses available to enhance skills and expertise, and use the résumé and/or transcript of courses taken to provide potential employers with an indication of suitability for a given employment opportunity. This will allow students maximum flexibility in terms of learning and positioning for future career opportunities.

In order to assist students in selecting appropriate courses for the second year of the program, the guidelines for the majors have been developed by the faculty.

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Majors* Major Area Brand Management Marketing Consulting Strategic Management Funds Management Finance Global Management Business Economics Health Care Management Strategic Management Leadership & Change Management Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship Business Economics & Strategy Investment Banking Finance Risk Management & Financial Engineering Finance

*subject to change

Areas of Specialization The term area refers to the academic divisions within the Rotman School of Management. There are seven academic areas as follows:

Accounting Business Economics Finance Marketing (includes E-Business) Operations Management, Management Science

& Statistics Organizational Behaviour/Human Resource

Management Strategy

Courses in Integrative Thinking are offered by the Desautels Centre for Integrative Thinking.

Students taking four or more electives in a given functional area should be well positioned to declare this a specialization to the external community.

Electives Course Descriptions and Outlines Course descriptions for all current elective courses are available under My Rotman /Academic Areas on RWorld. Detailed course outlines are available on RWorld under My Program /MBA Program Services Resources /Elective Course Info & Resources. Note that courses marked with an asterisk (*) are experimental courses.

Taking Courses at Different Campuses, Faculties or UniversitiesFull-Time MBA students are eligible to take up to five courses (equivalent to 2.5 credits) during the electives phase of the Program from other graduate departments of the University of Toronto or another University with the approval of that department or University, the Rotman School and the School of Graduate Studies.

These courses can be taken as part of the Ontario Visiting Graduate Student Program (note: limit of two courses), the Graduate Exchange Agreement, or the MBA International Exchange Program.

Graduate Exchange Agreement This agreement is between McGill University and the University of Toronto. 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 credits).

Ontario Visiting Graduate Student Program If a student wishes to take a course at another university in Ontario, the student must complete an Ontario Visiting Graduate Student form, which can be obtained from the Program Services Office. The student must also include a description of the course. Forms must be submitted to the Registrar for approval. Normally, approval is given only if an equivalent course at the Rotman School of Management will not be given during the academic year following the request. Note that a maximum of two courses (equivalent to 1 credit) may be taken under this program.

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International Program ElectivesInternational Exchange Program Rotman currently has established exchange relationships with 23 universities in Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan and the United Kingdom with other partnerships under development. Students are eligible to apply for the exchange program after the completion of all 1000-level courses of the MBA program for a maximum of one academic term.

Rotman International Study Tours The Rotman International Study Tour program is designed to provide a framework with which to understand the opportunities and risks associated with the emergence of major new markets in the world economy. The tours tend to include stopovers in a number of major cities so that students learn firsthand what it is like to do business in these areas. Participants have the opportunity to partake in site visits and networking opportunities to enhance their international career opportunities in addition to cultural and tourist activities that will provide a general introduction to the country as a whole. Please note the following:

• Space in the International Study Tours is limited and all candidates will be considered for participation on the basis of a completed application package that includes an application form, a resume, statement of purpose and an updated academic transcript;

• Eligible candidates will be invited to an interview with the selection committee;

• The application and selection process for the study tours will be held in the Fall Term;

• International Study Tour participants will complete the tours for an academic credit, equivalent to one elective course (3 credit hours) or for general interest (non-credit) if applicable; details of deliverables and deadlines will be determined by the academic director.

Doing Business Internationally (DBI) Intensive Program The DBI offers a hybrid international experience pulling aspects from both the International Exchange Program and the International Study Tours. Based at one of Rotman’s international partner schools, the DBI is an intensive course that focuses on how to do business in a specific country. The academic component of the program is overseen entirely by the partner school (in much the same way as the International Exchange Program) but does take place over the course of 1-2 weeks. Like the International Study Tours, the program includes activities outside of the classroom including company presentations, tours and roundtable discussions, but these are truly secondary to the in-class piece.

International Consulting Project The International Consulting Project (ICP) is a program for which IPSO has partnered with a variety of companies and organizations both in Canada and overseas to develop an internationally focused independent study project. Under the supervision of a Rotman faculty member, Rotman students will work on and deliver a project outlined by the partner. Projects are an in-depth study of a specific country or region and, in some cases, require international travel. ICPs offer students a chance to gain real time experience and contribute to companies abroad. Registration for International Consulting Projects is generally limited to upper year students.

General information on the International Program Electives can be found on the Rotman website at www.rotman.utoronto.ca/intlExperience/electives.htm or through the Program Coordinator, International Programs & Services at: [email protected].

All information is updated by the International Programs & Services Office annually and is available on RWorld under the My International tab.

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AAccaaddeemmiicc SScchheedduullee && HHoolliiddaayyss Core Course Schedule Courses for the Full-Time MBA Program are traditionally scheduled on weekdays during the hours of 8:30am to 5:30pm. This does not include additional tutorials or special class sessions which may fall on weekday evenings or weekends.

First-year classes are either 1½, 2 or 3 hours in length, depending on the specific course. All classes meet twice per week, with the exception of RSM1103 –

Ethics in Quarter 4 which meets once per week. RSM1261 – Negotiations is delivered during an intensive week prior to Quarter 3.

1 credit courses: 11 hours in one Quarter

2 credit courses: 22 hours in one Quarter

3 credit courses: 33 hours in total, 16.5 hours per Quarter (delivered over two Quarters)

Elective Course ScheduleA student’s elective schedule differs substantially from the core course schedule and depends on the elective courses in which a student is registered. Generally, second year or elective classes are two hours in length and meet once per week for thirteen weeks for a total of 26 contact hours (with the exception of courses scheduled during the Intensive Terms). In a two or three hour class, it is optional whether or not there is a break at the mid-point. The practice should be in accordance with the pedagogy being used and is up to the instructor’s discretion. Some elective courses are offered in an intensive format that may include classes scheduled on Saturdays.

Personalized Course Schedule Each student’s course schedule is available on RWorld in the My Space page. There are also links to view the schedule in several formats, including a downloadable format that is compatible for importing into most PDAs and MS Outlook. Please note that from time to time, it may be necessary to cancel or re-schedule classes and consequently, students are well-advised to view their personal schedules on a regular basis and download updates regularly to their personal devices.

MBA Term Dates The academic year and term dates are determined by the University of Toronto and the Rotman School of Management. For specific dates, please consult the My Program page on RWorld.

As a general guideline, term starts dates are as follows:

Fall Term: Begins Tuesday or the first Monday following Labour Day

Winter Intensive Term: Begins on the first or second Monday in January (varies according to the University Winter Break/Closure)

Spring Term: Begins two weeks later than the Winter Intensive Term (third or fourth Monday in January)

Summer Intensive Term: Begins first or second Monday in May Summer Term: Begins two weeks later than the Summer

Intensive Term (third or fourth Monday in May)

Career Discovery Week In the Full-Time MBA Program, the Rotman Career Discovery Week is held between Quarter 1 and Quarter 2.

Rotman Intensive Career Week The second week of January (i.e. following the RSM1261 Negotiations Intensive) has been dedicated for the purposes of development and recruiting activities for students in first year of the Full-Time MBA Program. Although no classes will be scheduled, students should not regard this as a break or reading week.

Reading Week The Rotman Reading Week falls between Quarter 3 and Quarter 4 in the Full-Time MBA Program. Note that there is no Reading Week during the elective phase, i.e. the second year of the program.

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Religious Observances & Statutory HolidaysReligious Observances The Governing Council resolution stipulates that no examinations should be scheduled "on the first and second days of Rosh Hashanah or on Yom Kippur or on the first two days and the last two days of Passover." It also states "the first days of classes in the Fall Term in all teaching divisions should not be scheduled on the first and second days of Rosh Hashanah or on Yom Kippur." While the Governing Council resolution makes no special provision for other Holy Days, it is most important that no student be seriously disadvantaged because of his/her religious observances.

For the benefit of those who wish to be excused from classes or examinations for religious reasons on Holy Days other than those provided for in the Governing Council resolution, or on the Jewish Sabbath (about one-and-a-half hours before sunset Friday to about one-and-a-half hours after sunset Saturday) or on the

Friday at 1:00pm for Muslim community prayers. It is assumed that every effort will be made to avoid tests or examinations at these times, and that every opportunity will be given to these students to make up missed work, particularly in courses involving laboratory work. When scheduling tests or examinations at these times cannot be avoided, students are advised to submit a request for academic accommodation.

Statutory Holidays Classes are cancelled on all statutory holidays. All core courses are required to have make-up classes scheduled. Elective classes may be rescheduled at the instructor’s discretion (providing the minimum 12 class sessions is met). All rescheduling activity is handled through the Program Services Office.

Convocation All students are required to graduate at the convocation following the term in which the program requirements have been met, and are not eligible to continue registration beyond this point.

During the last term of the Program, students are required to submit their Declaration of Degree Completion form online. The Declaration of Degree Completion form is the tool students use to acknowledge their upcoming degree completion; it is not for the purpose of RSVP for the convocation ceremony.

Information about the ceremony date and other details such as guest tickets will become available each year prior to the convocation ceremonies.

Deadlines to Declare Degree Completion: June Convocation: March 15 November Convocation: June 15 March Convocation*: November 15

*There is no ceremony in March; students convocate in absentia.

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FFeeeess && RReeggiissttrraattiioonn Registration for the MBA Program is a multi-step process involving program registration (first-year), course enrolment and fee payment.

Students are registered as soon as they have paid tuition, ancillary and incidental fees. By virtue of being registered, a student agrees to abide by all of the academic and non-academic policies, rules and regulations of the University and his or her academic division as set out in the divisional calendar, and to ensure that the accuracy of personal information such as the current mailing address and telephone number is maintained.

Step One: Program Registration (First Year Only) Students must read and agree to the terms outlined on the MBA Program Registration form, the Rotman Student Code of Conduct, and the Financial Guarantee and Support Statement. Students who do not agree to the terms will not be considered registered and therefore will not be able to attend classes. These documents must be submitted by the start of the MBA Program.

Step Two: Course Enrolment The Rotman Program Services Office will automatically enrol students in all compulsory core MBA classes in early August of the first year. In the second year, students will select their elective courses through the elective course selection process. MBA students do not use the student registration system (ROSI) to register for MBA courses.

Step Three: Online Invoice & Fee Payment The University of Toronto Student Accounts Office will provide students with an online tuition fee invoice via

ROSI (www.rosi.utoronto.ca) in late July each year; this invoice will confirm the total owing. In order for students to be considered registered in the program, the minimum amount as stated on the tuition fee invoice must be paid by the stated fee deadline each year. A monthly service charge of 1.5% compounded monthly (19.56% per annum) will begin to accrue on any outstanding balance as of November 15. Students who are approved to access the Rotman Professional Student Loan Plans (PSLP) or alternative loan covered under the Rotman Interest Subsidy Program (RISP) are required to make full tuition payment by the fee deadline.

Fee payments are accepted at most Canadian financial institutions; please keep receipts as proof of payment. Students will find payment method instructions on the tuition fee invoice or on the Student Accounts website at www.fees.utoronto.ca.

It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that they make the fee payment by the deadline.

Tuition/Ancillary Fees & University Incidental Fees The fees charged for each session of registration 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 Full-Time 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 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. www.gsu.utoronto.ca/insurance/optout.html

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The annual tuition fees for the Full-Time MBA Class of 2013, & JD/MBA Class of 2014, starting the program in September 2011, are listed below.

Full-Time MBA Tuition

Total Tuition Fee 1st Year Tuition Fee 2nd Year Tuition Fee

Canadian Citizens & Landed Immigrants $80,931* $39,672 $41,259*

International Students on a Student Authorization $99,001* $48,293 $50,708*

JD/MBA Tuition

Year 1 - Law Year 2 - MBA Year 3 - MBA Year 4 – MBA

Applicable Fee** Law Fee $39,672 $41,259* $42,908*

Jeffrey Skoll BASc/MBA

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Year 3 – Engineering


Year 5 - MBA

Year 6 - MBA

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Engineering Fee

Engineering Fee

Engineering Fee

Engineering Fee $39,672 $41,259*

In addition to the annual tuition fee noted above, students are required to submit payment for Rotman ancillary fees and university incidental fees. Rotman ancillary fees amount to approximately $1,300, which covers the terms from September – end-August. University incidental fees are approximately $1,160 for domestic students and $1,800 - $2,000 for international students, which covers the terms from September to end-April and includes campus fees and student society fees. Hart House privileges extend to end-August. Additional details, information and finalized amounts will be updated as available and can be found on your tuition fee invoice.

* Please note that the annual tuition fee, Rotman ancillary fees and the University incidental fees are set by the University annually and are subject to change. The University incidental fee referenced above is subject to approval by the Governing Council’s annual meeting in May. ** The actual fee is dependent upon a student’s legal status.

Sponsorship of Tuition by a Third Party In certain situations, an external organization may be paying a student’s fees and requires an invoice from the University of Toronto. You may be registered in your program by the fees deadline if you have an arrangement in place for an external organization or agency to pay an amount that exceeds the Minimum Payment to Register amount on your fees invoice for the coming year. Registration without payment is also referred to as a “fee deferral”.

Two weeks prior to, and no later than the actual fees deadline, the student should complete the following:

Once the fees invoice is available online on ROSI (www.rosi.utoronto.ca), print off a copy.

Fees invoices are available from ROSI in mid-July for Full-Time MBA students.

Along with the fees invoice, attach a copy of the billing authorization letter you received from the organization – stating they will be making payment on your fees – and mail it to the University of Toronto Student Accounts Office.

The tuition fee invoice and the letter should be mailed to the following address:

Student Accounts Office 215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor Toronto, ON M5S 1A2 www.fees.utoronto.ca

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Notify the Program Services Office of your Third Party Sponsorship agreement in order to:

be registered in the program; and

make arrangements with your banks if you have loans through the Professional Student Loan Plans (PSLP) as it may affect the disbursement of your loan and your access to the funds.

NOTE: If the billing authorization has been faxed to the Student Accounts Office, remember that you still need to provide them with your fees invoice so that your registration can be processed. The Student Accounts Office must match your fees invoice with the

authorization letter in order to defer your fees. A deferral must be processed for every session (academic year) in which you wish to register. The deferral does not carry over from one session to the next.

Upon receiving your fees invoice and billing authorization letter, the Student Accounts Office will process your request, and facilitate your registration into the program and deferral your fees.

Questions regarding tuition fee deferrals may be directed to the Program Services Office, Room 219, or to [email protected].

Immigration Status & FeesInternational students who are paying international tuition fees may qualify for an international tuition fee exemption if certain criteria are met. For the most part, the criteria have to do with an international students’ status in Canada (i.e. if a student becomes a permanent resident or has a work permit in addition to the study permit). If an international student meets the criteria and applies for an exemption prior to November 1st, the tuition fee for the entire academic year will be adjusted to the domestic tuition fee amount. If an international student meets the criteria and applies for

an exemption prior to February 1st, the tuition fee for the Spring Term will be adjusted to the domestic fee amount. For details on meeting the criteria for an international tuition fee exemption, please contact the Program Services Office at: [email protected].

A list of eligible criteria is also listed on RWorld under My Program /MBA Program Services Resources /Financial Information /Program Tuition Fee & Payment Information.

Balance of Degree Fee The length of the program, as defined by the graduate unit, into which a student is admitted, predetermines the minimum total academic fee that a student must pay prior to graduation. Students who accelerate their programs and finish the degree

requirements in less time than the normal program length must pay a balance of degree fee. If a student has paid more than the tuition fee due to the time taken to complete the degree requirements, there will be no refund of fees.

Medical Insurance Everyone living in the province of Ontario is required to have medical insurance. Canadian citizens, landed immigrants and permanent residents are registered with OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan). International students are not eligible for OHIP and must enrol in UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan). The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is compulsory for all international students.

The UHIP premium is itemized on the U of T fee invoice.

To obtain your health insurance card and to enrol your dependents, visit the UHIP Office as soon as you have arrived.

UHIP Office Centre for International Experience 214 College St., Room 202 Tel: 416.978.0290 http://cie.utoronto.ca/Coming/UHIP.htm

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Additional Charges Service Charges All outstanding student account balances, regardless of the source of the payment, are subject to a service charge of 1.5% per month compounded (19.56% per annum), first assessed on November 15th and on the 15th of each month thereafter until paid in full. For further details, please refer to the general regulations as outlined in the SGS Calendar.

Outstanding Fees and Charges Students who have not paid their tuition fees, housing dues in full, or who have outstanding library fines,

bookstore debts, or health service charges will not be permitted further registration in the University, will not have academic records issued on their behalf, and will not receive their diplomas until payment is made.

Late Registration Any student who registers (pays fees) after the deadline is required to pay a late registration fee of $44.00 plus $5.00 per day for each day thereafter up to a maximum of $94.00 (to the School of Graduate Studies).

Tax Forms Tuition & Education Credit Certificate (T2202A Tax Receipts) Students may view and print the certificate for the previous calendar year through ROSI (www.rosi.utoronto.ca) in late February. The certificate confirms the allowable fees paid during the academic periods January to April and September to December. It also confirms the number of months the student was in full-time attendance for the same periods of time. These certificates are required for income tax purposes. Questions concerning the attendance figures should be directed to the School of Graduate Studies at 416.978.6614. Questions concerning the tuition amount should be directed to Student Accounts at 416.978.2142.

Statement of Pension, Retirement, Annuity & Other Income (T4A Form) Students in receipt of scholarships, emergency bursaries, grants or who have accessed the

Professional Student Loan Plan (PSLP) or Rotman Interest Subsidy Program (RISP) will receive a T4A form for tax purposes.

With the combination of both tax forms any such scholarship, bursary or subsidy funding for students is no longer considered taxable income, however there is a requirement that this information is reported on the T4A for information purposes only.

Students may view and print the certificate for the previous calendar year through ROSI (www.rosi.utoronto.ca) in late February.

Students are advised to consult the Canada Revenue Agency website for further details: www.cra-arc.gc.ca (re: Line 130 Scholarships, Fellowship and Bursaries).

Administrative Fees Students will be charged additional fees for administrative requests, such as:

Duplicate Receipt for Tax Purposes: $5.00

Copy of Materials* from Student File (per document: $15.00

*Transcripts, GMAT, essays or resume (if duplication is allowed)

These requests should be made through the Program Services Office. Please use the Request for Service form and allow two business days for such requests.

Proof of Program Registration From time to time, an employer or an application (e.g. tourist visas, etc.) may require proof of program registration as an MBA student.

Students seeking confirmation of registration should complete the Request for Service form and the Program Services will provide a Letter of Confirmation. This service is free of charge and please allow two business days for this request.

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Elective Courses Students are required to pay for all elective course packages for any course or workshop that requires a course package. All elective course packages will be available for purchase, through Rotman’s specified vendor, approximately one month before the start of class. Note that unauthorized photocopies of copyrighted material/textbooks are not acceptable at the Rotman School or the University of Toronto.

Textbooks Students are required to purchase textbooks for any course that requires a textbook. Note that unauthorized photocopies of copyrighted material/ textbooks are not acceptable at the Rotman School or the University of Toronto.

New and used textbooks required for courses may be purchased at the University of Toronto Bookstore or the Campus Xpress general store (located next door to the Rotman School).

A list of required textbooks is posted on RWorld prior to the beginning of each term for core courses. Elective

course textbooks are listed on the course syllabi prior to the start of classes.

Copyright in Course Lectures If a student wishes to record, photograph, video-record or otherwise reproduce lecture presentations, course notes or similar material provided by instructors, s/he must obtain the instructor’s written consent beforehand. Otherwise, all such reproduction is an infringement of copyright and is absolutely prohibited. In the case of private use by students with special needs, the instructor’s consent will not be unreasonably withheld.

Submission of Assignments & Examinations Core Courses All assignments in the Full-Time MBA Program core courses must be handed in to the Program Services Office by 8:30am on the due date, unless otherwise noted by the instructor. Any assignments received after this time will be noted by the Program Services Office staff. The introduction of any late penalties (or special consideration) is at the instructor’s discretion.

Students must use the Individual or Group Assignment Cover Page when submitting any materials unless otherwise noted by the instructor. The Assignment Cover Page templates are available on the My Program page of RWorld.

Elective Courses The management of assignment due dates/times for elective courses is at the discretion of the instructor and will be announced and posted on the course outline.

Students must use the Individual or Group Assignment Cover Page when submitting any materials unless otherwise noted by the instructor. The Assignment Cover Page is available on the My Program page of RWorld.

eDropBox The eDropBox is an application that allows students to upload an assignment for submission, view their assignment grade and receive feedback. eDropBox links are made available through RWorld on individual course pages. Its use is at the discretion of the instructor.

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SScchhoollaarrsshhiippss && FFiinnaanncciiaall AAiidd The Rotman School's financial assistance program is aimed at meeting the varied financial needs of Rotman MBA students and encompasses the following:

Entrance Scholarships and Awards Continuing Scholarships and Awards Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) Professional Student Loan Plans (PSLP) Rotman Interest Subsidy Program (RISP) Loans and Lines of Credit Government Assistance Student Conference and Business & Competition Subsidy Academic Support Positions International Student Scholarship & Loan Programs Financial Assistance Programs by Country Emergency Financial Assistance

Entrance Scholarships and Awards All students applying for admission to the Rotman School are automatically considered for entrance scholarships as part of the application process. Recipients of awards will be notified directly by the Recruitment and Admissions Office.

The majority of scholarships offered through the Rotman School are available to domestic and international students on the basis of academic merit. Please refer to the Rotman website for a complete list of entrance scholarships: www.rotman.utoronto.ca/mba/scholarships.asp.

Continuing Scholarships and Awards A general call for applications for Continuing Scholarships and Awards is made in the Spring Term. Application is open to students who have completed the first year of their MBA Program. Continuing

Scholarships and Awards are administered through the Program Services Office. Please refer to the Rotman website for a complete list: www.rotman.utoronto.ca/mba/scholarships.asp

Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) The Ontario Graduate Scholarships program is intended to encourage and support academic excellence at the master’s and doctoral levels. This initiative is supported jointly by the province of Ontario, the University of Toronto and the Rotman School of Management. An Ontario Graduate Scholarship is held for one year and is normally valued at $10,000 ($5000 per semester). Rotman OGS awards, however, are valued at $15,000 per year, thanks to the generous support of donors and as such, are named accordingly:

Bill Reddin Managerial Effectiveness Scholarship

Fidelity Investments Canada Limited Scholarship

Home Capital Scholarship in Honour of John J. Ruffo

HSBC Bank of Canada Scholarship J. Murray Armitage Scholarships Larry Wasser Scholarship Martin Evans Scholarship Peter F. Drucker Effective Executive

Scholarship Peter J. Irvine Scholarship

The Program Services Office calls for applications each September (one year in advance of the year in which the award is to be allocated) and applications are due internally in mid-October. These awards are available to domestic and international students enrolled in a full-time graduate program who have attained an overall average of at least A- (3.7) on the last 20 one-term/semester courses completed (approximately two academic years). Students are

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advised to consult the OGS website for further information regarding eligibility requirements: https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/OSAPStarttoFinish/GraduateStudents/index.htm.

Please Note: students in the combined JD/MBA Program are eligible to hold an OGS in years 2 and 3 of the combined program only; the fourth and final year of the JD/MBA program is not eligible.

Professional Student Loan Plans (PSLP) The Rotman School is pleased to partner with the Bank of Montreal and the Royal Bank of Canada to offer MBA and Master of Finance Program students the Professional Student Loan Plans. The Plans are specifically aimed at helping MBA and MFin students meet the educational costs of their degree.

Students approved for the Plans are able to borrow a maximum basic amount (see below for details) for each year of the program. The Rotman School assists students by paying the monthly interest incurred on this amount for the duration of the student’s program. In addition to the interest-subsidized loan for education costs, the banks offer other products that students may use for living expenses. For more information about these additional products students should speak with their bank representatives. Students should note, however, that any amounts borrowed in

excess of the maximum basic amount or any other products other than the education loan are not eligible for the interest subsidy.

The information provided below pertains to Rotman’s interest-subsidized plan. Students are encouraged to review the details of each bank’s Plan which are available from each bank’s feature sheet on RWorld.

Applications must be submitted following the instructions found on RWorld, as these are specialized plans available ONLY through the specified Bank of Montreal and Royal Bank of Canada branches.

Maximum Basic Amount The maximum basic amount for the Plans covers the annual tuition fee as well as all University incidental and Rotman ancillary fees.

Repayment Provided that the student maintains continuous registration in the degree program, the Rotman School will pay interest on the maximum basic amount from, and no sooner than, September 1st of the first year until June 30th in the graduating year for students in our 2-year Full-Time MBA program.

In the event that a student leaves the program (withdraws or is granted a Leave of Absence), or fulfills the degree requirements before the standard time, they immediately assume complete responsibility for loan repayment (maximum basic amount and any excess funds plus interest). Once students on a Leave of Absence resume their studies and notify the bank, the Rotman School will resume interest payments until the student fulfills their degree requirements.

The bank loan representative will review the dates and terms of repayment at the time that the paperwork is signed. The standard timeline for students to assume responsibility of the loan falls at the end of the program in their graduating year (June 30, 2013).

Bank of Montreal Graduates may pay interest-only payments to the Bank of Montreal for the first 12 months following completion of the program; beyond this time period, combined principal and interest payments will be required. The interest rate immediately following graduation is prime plus ½%.

Royal Bank of Canada Graduates may pay interest-only payments to the Royal Bank for the first 12 months following completion of the program; beyond this time period, combined principal and interest payments will be required. During the 12 months grace period the interest rate will be prime. After the grace period the student and bank will negotiate a new interest rate up to a maximum of prime plus 5%.

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Eligibility Students admitted to the MBA program may seek pre-approval for a loan up to 12 months prior to the start of the program. Disbursement of the funds is contingent upon confirmation from the Rotman School that the student has accepted their offer of admission.

Please note that although the Plans have been designed for Rotman students, they are governed by the banks, and all decisions regarding approval and eligibility are made by the banks. Students must submit a Declaration of Need form to the Rotman School annually.

Bank of Montreal All domestic students (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) AND satisfactory Canadian Credit Bureau report to be eligible to apply for the loan. Students who have recently become permanent residents or have been granted landed immigrant status and have neither a Social Insurance Number, and/or a credit bureau report will require a Canadian co-signer to qualify.

International students holding a valid student visas will be considered with a Canadian co-signer. Note that Non-Resident Taxes apply, as well as further restrictions.

Royal Bank of Canada All domestic students (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) AND satisfactory Canadian Credit Bureau report to be eligible to apply for the loan. Students who have recently become permanent residents or have been granted landed immigrant status and have neither a Social Insurance Number, and/or a credit bureau report will require a Canadian co-signer to qualify.

International students must hold valid student visas to be eligible to apply. Note that Non-Resident Taxes apply, as well as further restrictions. Eligible Internationals students will have lower loan limits.

Application Process Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible in order to avoid delays in processing, and to allow time to schedule an appointment with the loan representative for documents to be reviewed and signed.

Bank of Montreal This plan is available ONLY through the Bank of Montreal branch located at 1 Bedford Road (at Bloor St.).

1. Complete the online Declaration of Need form on RWorld and submit it to the Rotman School. The student MUST indicate which bank plan they wish to apply for and can only select one.

2. Complete the online Line of Credit application, on RWorld and submit it directly to the Bank of Montreal. Please refer to the BMO Application Keying Guide for specific instructions.

3. Within 5-10 business days of submitting the application, the Bank of Montreal will contact the student at the email address provided in the online form. At that time, the student should book a half-hour appointment to meet with a Bank of Montreal representative and sign the documents. Students are encouraged to arrange the appointment well in advance to the fee deadline.

Royal Bank of Canada This plan is available ONLY through the Royal Bank branch located at 443 University Avenue (at Dundas Street).

1. Complete the online Declaration of Need form on RWorld and submit it to the Rotman School. The student MUST indicate which bank plan they wish to apply for and can only select one.

2. Apply to RBC Line of Credit directly to the branch by phone or in person by submitting the form found on RWorld to the branch. Contact numbers and branch hours of business can be found on the RBC feature sheet from RWorld.

3. Meet with a Royal Bank of Canada representative and sign the documents. Students are encouraged to arrange the appointment well in advance to the fee deadline.

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Program Fees Payment The banks will only disburse loans to the student’s U of T fees account. Students who have been approved for the loan can arrange payment of their program fees directly through their bank representative. To make this request, please follow the instructions below:

1. Provide an official copy of the University of Toronto Student Accounts tuition fee invoice to the bank representative in person (during signing appointment) or by fax.

2. State the amount that is to be debited from the (interest subsidized) line of credit to the University of Toronto Student Accounts in the “Amount Paid” box on the Tuition Fees Invoice. The bank will transfer the funds directly to the U of T fees account.

3. Fill out the Declaration of Need form on RWorld each year.

Note: Payments usually take 7-10 days to update in ROSI.

Should the student be receiving any other funding (i.e. scholarships or third-party sponsorships) the tuition invoice must still be paid in full by the loan first. Any other payments towards the student’s University fees will create a credit balance and subsequently refunded to the student by the University. If the student has already paid the fees in full, the student may choose to use the refunded amount for living expenses as of September 1st.

Fee Payment Deadline Students approved for the loan are expected to pay 100% of their program fees (as indicated on their University of Toronto Student Account Fees Invoice) by the stated fee deadline each fall. Please note that if the tuition fee invoice has been submitted to the Bank, on or prior to the fee deadline, it will be considered paid on time.

Contacts For general questions regarding the Professional Student Loan Plans, please contact the Program Services Office, Room 219 or [email protected].

Rotman Interest Subsidy Program (RISP) Students who have obtained student or educational loans from an officially-recognized financial institution (in Canada or another country), other than the PSLP, can apply to enrol in this program. Through the RISP, the Rotman School will provide a subsidy (based on Canada’s prime interest rate) for the interest incurred on the unpaid principal balance of a student loan up to the maximum basic amount. The subsidy (for which students are reimbursed on a term basis) is equivalent to the lower of the actual interest rate paid for the educational loan OR the Canadian prime interest rate. The subsidy is available for the duration the student is registered in the MBA program beginning no

sooner than September 1st of the first year and until June 30th of the graduating year for students in the 2-Year Full-Time MBA Program.

All University of Toronto and Rotman School of Management fees must be paid in full in order to receive the interest subsidy.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible in order to avoid delays in processing. Payments will be disbursed once per term (in March, July and November). Further information, and the application form, may be found on RWorld on the My Program page.

Loans and Lines of Credit All major financial institutions offer some form of student loans or lines of credit. Students should contact their local bank manager to discuss the available options. Please note that in order to be considered for loans in Canada, most Canadian financial institutions require that a student be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with a satisfactory Canadian Credit Bureau report, or have a Canadian co-signer.

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Government Assistance Government Loans Government funding is another source of loans for domestic students. Each provincial government administers and maintains a student financial aid program in cooperation with the federal government’s Canada Student Loan program (CSL). 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.

It is the student’s responsibility to research funding opportunities available from the provincial government and to apply where eligible. For a list of provincial financial aid programs, consult the University of Toronto Admissions and Awards at: www.adm.utoronto.ca/adm-awards/html/financial%20aid/government/govmain.htm

Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) The LLP allows students to withdraw amounts from their Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) to finance their own education or that of their spouse/partner. Amounts withdrawn under the LLP do not count towards income and the RRSP issuer does not withhold taxes on these amounts. Withdrawals must be repaid over a period of no more than 10 years. For more information, consult the Canada Revenue Agency at www.cra-arc.gc.ca.

Student Conference, Business & Case Competition Subsidy The Rotman School recognizes the importance of students participating in extra-curricular activities that are designed to enhance the learning experience and outcomes of the MBA program. These opportunities benefit students in a myriad of ways. Business and case competitions allow students to develop a breadth of skills such as problem-solving, analysis, decision-making and communication. Through their participation in activities such as trading simulations, business plan writing and presentations, and case analyses, students benefit from evaluation and feedback in a broader competitive field than they may otherwise experience. Furthermore, the exposure affords participants an excellent opportunity for networking and future career development. Similarly, conference participation can allow students a unique forum in which to connect with other MBA students, domestically and internationally; to further one’s existing knowledge of a given industry or academic area; or contribute to the event itself.

In recent years, Rotman MBA students have participated in numerous competitions or conferences, including:

Competitions Confluence Conference and Case Competition Credit Risk Case Competition Financial Post MBA Portfolio Management

Competition Financial Executives International (FEI) Best in

Class Invitational Case Competition

George Washington University International MBA Case Competition

IBK Capital-Ivey Business Plan Competition John Molson MBA International Case

Competition National University of Singapore Global Business

Challenge Rice University Business Plan Competition Texas A&M Inter-University Foreign Exchange

Trading Competition

Conferences BioContact Conference Reaching Out LGBT MBA Student Conference WHU Private Equity Conference

The Program Services Office retains a limited amount of funding to help support students participating in business competitions and conferences. This funding is allocated in the form of a subsidy, which, although not intended to cover the full cost of participation, is meant to help offset some of the associated expenses. Students who wish to be considered for a subsidy must demonstrate how their attendance or participation in the event will enhance their individual learning, the reputation and profile of the Rotman School, and/or how their contribution may positively impact the event itself. Interested students should complete the form entitled, Student Conference and Competition – Request for Financial Subsidy, which is available on RWorld.

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Academic Support Positions These positions are available to students entering the second year of the MBA Program.

Rotman Scholar Awards The Rotman School offers an academic mentorship program for first-year core courses. Second-year MBA students with an excellent academic record in a particular course, and demonstrated communication skills, are selected to provide academic guidance and support to first-year students. Applicants must possess a strong desire to assist students and an ability to commit (approximately) 10 hours per week for the duration of the course to which they are applying.

The role of the Scholar typically comprises a weekly tutorial session in which he/she may expand on material covered in class; provide guidance in preparation for an upcoming deliverable, quiz or exam; and/or address specific topics which individual students are seeking clarification. In addition to the weekly tutorial sessions, the Scholar may perform other functions such as one-on-one tutorial support for students who are facing academic challenges; individual or small group meetings prior to exams or major projects; and instructor support (excluding the grading of course work which is the responsibility of Teaching Assistants).

Awards range in value from $1,250-$2,500, depending on the duration of the course. Applications for the 2012-2013 Rotman Scholar Awards will be available in May 2012.

Note: Students may not hold both a Rotman Scholar Award and Teaching Assistantship for the same course.

Rotman Mentor Awards Rotman Mentor awards have been established to recognize achievement and allow MBA students to both demonstrate and enhance their leadership skills by providing coaching and mentorship to the first-year MBA students and their project teams. These opportunities are uniquely suited to second-year students who have experienced the core MBA team experience and therefore have an understanding of the challenges and opportunities that students face in the Rotman MBA first year of courses.

Mentors are selected on the basis of strong communication and leadership skills, a demonstrated understanding of team processes and a belief in the value of teams.

Rotman Mentor award recipients are expected to:

Participate in mandatory information/training sessions at the beginning of each term and throughout the year as necessary

Support the development of a Team Charter and Project Manager plan, support the development of a cohesive team environment and monitor the progress of each team in terms of their productivity and process

Meet with each assigned project team on a regular basis to discuss team work, assignments, projects, lectures and team processes

Be willing and able to commit up to 5 hours per week (fluctuates) for the duration of the award.

Mentor awards are valued between $1,000 and $2,000. Applications for Mentor awards will be available in May 2012.

Teaching Assistantships (TA) Teaching Assistantships are available to MBA students and PhD students at the Rotman School. TA positions are appointed by the Vice-Dean, Academic, on the recommendation of the course instructor.

The University of Toronto has entered into a collective bargaining agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 3902 – Unit 1.

TA Opportunities TA Opportunities are emailed out by the HR department prior to the start of each term. Vacancies are emailed by February 1 for summer courses, and July 1 for fall, Winter Intensive Term and spring courses. TA Opportunities are also posted on the Employment @ Rotman website.

TA Selection The course instructor recommends the choice for Teaching Assistant(s) from the applications submitted to the Vice-Dean, Academic. Only the Vice-Dean, Academic, has the authority to make an offer of employment.

TA Qualifications Applicants for TA positions will be reviewed for their academic qualifications, suitability for the position, previous satisfactory employment under provisions of the Collective Agreement, adequate background and training in the field (as determined by successful completion of relevant courses) and, for some courses, the possession of a professional designation.

Preference is given to students enrolled in any of our graduate programs. First year MBA students cannot be hired as TAs for graduate courses however they can be hired as TAs for undergraduate Commerce courses. Under the terms of Article 16:06 of the Collective Agreement, priority will also be given for TAs entitled to subsequent appointments.

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If tutorial work is required, pedagogical abilities may take preference over academic record.

TA Appointment As soon as the appointment is approved, the successful applicant is offered the position. Upon

acceptance of this offer, all other candidates are informed of the outcome of their applications. This will normally be about one month before the beginning of the course. Hourly rates are governed by CUPE 3902, Unit 1 collective agreement.

International Student Scholarship & Loan Programs A number of organizations offer scholarships or fellowships to citizens of various countries to study in Canada. These programs can change annually and have not been screened by the Rotman School. Students are responsible for reviewing the details, particularly with regards to deadlines and eligibility. Students are also encouraged to research new opportunities with their home governments and institutions on an annual basis.

Government of Canada International Scholarship Programs www.scholarships.gc.ca/noncanadians-en.html The Government of Canada has a number of scholarships available to international students for study/research in Canada, such as:

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Equal Opportunities Scholarship Program,

Canada-Chile Government of Canada Awards Program Organizations of American States (OAS)

Fellowships Programs

International Peace Scholarship Fund for Women www.peointernational.org

The International Peace Scholarship Fund (IPS) is a program which provides grants-in-aid for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study and

working toward a graduate degree in the college or university of her choice in the United States or Canada. A student holding citizenship in the United States or Canada is ineligible.

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships www.rotary.org These scholarships aim to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. During their time abroad, Rotary scholars are expected to be ambassadors of goodwill through presentations to Rotary clubs and districts, school and civic organizations. Upon return home, they are expected to discuss and share their experiences with Rotarians and others. Applicants must be nationals of a country where Rotary Clubs are located and must have completed at least two years of university level coursework before the scholarship begins. More information can be obtained from local Rotary clubs or The Rotary Foundation website.

Financial Assistance Programs by Country There are a number of region-specific scholarships and loan programs available to international (visa) students. For your convenience we have compiled a listing of the funding by country, based on nationality of students, for your review. The Rotman School of Management does not have any formal arrangements regarding the loans and scholarships listed below. We leave it up to the student to assess if

the source of funding is suitable. To view a country-by-country list of options, please consult: www.rotman.utoronto.ca/mba/bycountry.htm

Disclaimer: Not all information for all countries may be up to date. Further investigation into region-specific scholarships and loan programs may be warranted.

Emergency Financial Assistance Students who find themselves in financial difficulty due to unforeseen or unexpected circumstances are advised to consult the Assistant Director, Student Financial Services, as soon as the situation arises.


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Academic ReviewThe Examiner’s Committee at the Rotman School of Management is responsible for the timely review of the academic progress of students in the MBA Program. The Committee meets upon the completion of each academic quarter or term. In cases where

students have not met the academic requirements of the Program, the Committee has the authority and responsibility to make recommendations for program completion or termination, within the context of our academic policies.

Academic RequirementsStudents must complete every course taken for graduate credit with a grade of at least B- and attain an overall GPA of 3.0. A grade of less than a B- constitutes a fail or FZ. Note that individual course grades will be reviewed at the end of each quarter and/or term (see Failed Courses for further information). A student’s overall GPA will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. In cases where a student fails to meet the minimum GPA requirement, her/his name will be put forward to the Examiner’s Committee. At that time, the student will have the opportunity to submit a Statement of Extenuating

Circumstances for consideration by the Examiner’s Committee. The Committee will view this statement alongside the student’s overall academic performance in making its determination. One of the following sanctions may be imposed:

Requirement to repeat a course or courses and to attain an overall GPA of 3.0

Termination

Students will be notified in writing as to the committee’s decision.

Failed Courses If a student fails or fails to complete a course (i.e. receives a grade of FZ, or a non-grade course report of NCR or INC), the Examiner’s Committee may recommend that a student’s registration be terminated and further eligibilities denied.

At the end of the quarter and/or term, any student who has received a failing grade will be notified officially and advised that her/his name will be put forward to the Examiner’s Committee. At that time, the student will have the opportunity to submit a Statement of Extenuating Circumstances for consideration by the Examiner’s Committee. The Committee will view this statement alongside the

student’s overall academic performance in making its determination. One of the following sanctions may be imposed:

Requirement to repeat a course or courses attaining a grade of at least B- and an overall GPA of 3.0

Termination

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Progression from Core to Elective Courses Students must complete all core courses before commencing the elective phase of the program.

Students who have not competed all of their required core courses but wish to take an elective course or courses, may appeal to the Examiner’s Committee for permission to do so. The committee will consider such requests provided that all of the following conditions are met:

The required courses outstanding are not being offered in the same term;

The student has completed at least ten required courses;

The student has at least a B average;

The elective courses have either no prerequisite or the student has taken the prerequisite.

JD/MBA Progression

Year One Students in the combined program must achieve an overall B (3.0 GPA) standing in the first year courses taken in the Faculty of Law.

Year Two Students must achieve an overall B+ (3.3 GPA) standing in the first year (1000-level) core courses taken at the Rotman School of Management.

Years Three & Four Students must achieve at least a B (3.0 GPA) average over all 2000-level MBA elective courses and meet the credit and other program requirements (e.g. mooting, writing and perspectives requirement) as set out in the Faculty of Law’s Syllabus and Academic Handbook.

Graduation Requirements Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 over all core and elective courses in order to be eligible to graduate (see specific program requirements). Note that courses with an assigned grade of FZ are calculated as zero (0.0) for the purposes of GPA calculation. All courses taken for credit are included in the calculation of the annual and/or graduation GPA, including Extra Courses. Should the number of elective courses taken exceed the graduation requirement, only the top grades from the elective courses taken for the degree requirement will be used in the GPA calculation for the Graduating Year Dean’s List.

Full-Time MBA (including BASc/MBA) Students must satisfactorily complete all 18 1000-level core courses and all 2000-level elective courses in order to meet the graduation requirements of the MBA Program.

JD/MBA Students must complete all 18 1000-level MBA core courses and 6 2000-level elective courses, in addition to the Faculty of Law requirements, in order to meet the graduation requirements of the JD/MBA Program.

MGA/MBA Students must complete all 18 1000-level MBA core courses and 5 2000-level elective courses, in addition to the Munk School of Global Affairs requirements, in order to meet the graduation requirements of the MGA/MBA Program.

Degree Recommendations When all requirements for the MBA degree have been fulfilled, the School is required to submit a degree recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies indicating that the program has been satisfactorily completed by the student.

Leave Policy Students registered in the MBA Programs may apply to the Director, MBA Program Services for a one-term to three-term (one academic year) leave during their program of study for:

1. serious health or personal problems which temporarily make it impossible to continue in the program, or

2. parental leave by either parent at the time of pregnancy, birth or adoption, and/or to provide full-time care during the child’s first year. Parental leave must be completed within twelve months of the date of birth or

custody. Where both parents are graduate students taking leave, the combined total number of sessions may not exceed four.

Students may make an application for a leave by completing the Leave Request form and submitting it to the Director, MBA Program Services for approval.

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SGS polices dictate that students on leave do not have access to University resources. As such, MBA students who are on leave will not be able to attend or audit courses; will not have card access to the Rotman building(s) and will not have access to services through the Corporate Connections Centre (including RCareer). However, students will continue

to have access to their Rotman email and RWorld accounts to enable communication with the School for the duration of the leave.

Students on a leave are responsible for the monthly interest payments on their Professional Student Loan Plan for the duration of their leave. Students are advised to contact the PSO to discuss eligibility for Rotman or U of T scholarships or award reinstatement upon return. In the case of external awards the regulations of the particular granting agency apply and students are advised to contact the granting agency directly.

Dean’s ListAt the Rotman School, we want to recognize students’ academic achievements. In addition to merit-based scholarships and awards, we recognize academic excellence through the Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes the top 20% of the Full-Time MBA first year class, the Full-Time MBA graduating class, as well as the Morning & Evening MBA first year classes and the Morning & Evening MBA graduating classes. Students who have received a failing grade (FZ, 0.0) are not eligible for Dean’s List consideration. Note that the Rotman School does not publicly rank students or release information on student rankings; however, the lists themselves are formally published annually for the purposes of convocation, the Rotman Student Awards Ceremony and internal School recognition.

First Year Dean’s List The First Year Dean’s list is compiled each year early in the summer (June). The School recognizes the academic success of the top 20% of the Full-Time MBA students as follows:

The top student completing the first year of the Full-Time MBA Program earns the title Dean’s List and Andrew Alexander Kinghorn Award.

The Top 10% of students completing the first year of the Full-Time MBA Program earn the title Dean’s List and Andrew Alexander Kinghorn fellowship.

The remaining students in the top 20% of all students completing the first year of the Full-Time MBA Program earn the title Dean's List.

Graduating Year Dean’s List The Graduating Dean’s List is compiled each year at the end of May and acknowledges the academic success of the top 20% of students in each of the Full-Time, Morning and Evening MBA graduating classes. The Graduating Dean’s List is based on a cumulative GPA for the entirety of the Program.

The top student graduating from the MBA Programs (including EMBA and Omnium Programs) at the School earns the title Dean's List and Bregman Scholar, Roger N. Wolff Prize.

The top 10% of the students graduating from each Program earn the title Dean's List and Bregman Scholar.

The remaining students in the top 20% of students graduating from each Program earn the title Dean's List.

Note: Should the number of elective courses taken exceed the graduation requirement, only the top grades from elective courses taken, including Extra Courses, will be used in the GPA calculation for the Graduating Year Dean’s List.

Courses taken at other faculties will not be considered as part of the GPA calculation for the Graduating Year Dean’s List; only “RSM” courses are considered.

Students who participate in the International Exchange Program are eligible to be considered for the Graduating Year Dean’s List based on Rotman MBA Courses taken. Grades received at the host university will also be taken into consideration should the student be eligible for the Graduating Year Dean’s List based on Rotman MBA courses taken.

JD/MBA Dean’s List/Honours Year One Students are eligible to receive academic awards or distinctions made by the Faculty of Law based on performance during the first year of the program.

Year Two First Year MBA Dean’s List honourees at the Rotman School of Management are determined upon completion of the first year of the MBA program.

Years Three & Four Students will be eligible for consideration on the Dean’s List for the graduating year of the MBA program after the successful completion of all second year courses taken in the MBA program. Only courses

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taken at the Rotman School will be considered for the Graduating Year Dean’s List (i.e. “RSM” courses).

Students will be eligible for receipt of “Honours” designation at the Faculty of Law solely on the basis of law courses taken at the faculty during that academic year. To be eligible for "Honours" standing in the Faculty of Law, you must complete a minimum of 22 graded credits at the Faculty of Law in each program year or a minimum of 13 graded credits in one term of that year. Students in combined programs who also participate in an exchange program may not be eligible for Honours standing in the year that

they are on exchange (see "Honours Standing Requirements" in the Faculty of Law Syllabus and Academic Handbook for more information).

Should students in the combined program not take the number of graded credits prescribed in the Faculty of Law’s Syllabus and Academic Handbook, their transcripts will not reflect their standing. Please see the Syllabus and Academic Handbook for fuller details.


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GGrraaddiinngg PPoolliicciieess && IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn Grades for individual assignments, tests or examinations are reported to students as letter grades, the corresponding point values or using a numeric scale such as percentages. If percentages are used, the relationship of percentages to the letter grades below is to be disclosed.

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A- 7 Excellent Performance. Some evidence of original thinking, good critical capacity and analytical skills that have been well developed, reasonable understanding of the issues under examination; good familiarity with the literature.

B+ 6 Good Performance. An extremely good understanding of the subject matter: evidence that critical and analytical skills have been well developed, reasonable understanding of the issues under examination; good familiarity with the literature.

B 5 Average Performance. Good grasp of the subject matter: some evidence that critical and analytical skills have been developed, good understanding of the issues under examination; evidence of a more than minimal familiarity with the literature.

B- 4 Minimum Acceptable Performance. Some evidence of a grasp of the subject matter: some development of critical capacity and analytical ability; minimal familiarity with the literature.

FZ 0 Totally Unacceptable Performance. No evidence of familiarity with or understanding of the subject matter; very evident weakness in critical and analytical skills and irrelevant use of the literature.

University of Toronto Non-Grade Course Reports The following non-grade course reports may appear on transcripts:

INC Incomplete IPR In Progress SDF Standing Deferred WDR Withdrawal without Academic Penalty

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Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation GPA is a weighted average which takes into account the weight (credit value) and grade for each course completed. GPA calculation is based on a 4-point scale – see table below:

Letter Grade GPA

A+/A 4.0

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The GPA appears internally only and is stated on the RSM Preliminary Grade Report (see Preliminary Grade Reports for further details). The student’s GPA is not calculated nor stated on the official University of Toronto Transcript and/or ROSI. GPA calculation is, however, used to assess a student’s eligibility for progression, graduation (see Program Progression and Graduation Requirements) and is also used to determine the RSM Dean’s Lists (see Dean’s List).

Unless stated otherwise, the GPA is calculated on all courses taken, including any courses in which a student received a failing grade (FZ). Courses with an assigned grade of FZ are calculated as zero (0.0) for the purposes of GPA calculation.

Preliminary Grade Reports The Program Services Office provides students with an unofficial Preliminary Grade Report, free of charge, available through RWorld, after each quarter or term. These reports are typically available within 3 weeks of the end of each quarter/term, and include a cumulative GPA calculation (see Grade Point Average (GPA) for further details). Note that the Preliminary Grade Report is the only document that contains GPA information.

Official grades are released by the School of Graduate Studies on ROSI approximately 3 weeks into the subsequent term, at which time students may order official transcripts.

University of Toronto Transcripts All grades, including failed (FZ) and all non-grade course reports appear on the Official University of Toronto transcript. Transcripts can be ordered, for a fee, via the Student Web Service (www.rosi.utoronto.ca) or in person at the University of Toronto Transcript Centre, Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St. George Street. Unofficial grade reports are available online through ROSI.

The ROSI grade reporting is generated on a term by term basis. If students take courses that carry from one term to the next (e.g. fall to the end of spring), he/she will see “In Progress” (IPR) for the fall course grade listing. The completed grade will be listed under the spring course grade listing.

From time to time, students may be granted special permission to have no academic activity during a term. In such a case, a filler course – RST8888H – will appear on the Official University of Toronto transcript in order to maintain a student’s registration during a period where there is no academic activity. Note that this course code has no effect on a student’s total credit weight, total number of courses taken or the GPA.

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Policy on Missing Coursework or Course Assessments Students are expected to submit all coursework by the assigned due dates and be present for all course assessments as outlined in the course syllabus; including but not limited to presentations, quizzes and tests. Students with health problems or extenuating personal circumstances that may adversely affect their performance, or their ability to complete course work or other course assessments, may request accommodation.

What to do In the event that a student misses coursework or a course assessment due to illness or extenuating personal circumstances, the following steps must be taken:

1. The student must notify the instructor on or before the day of the missed coursework or course assessment.

2. The student must complete and submit the form entitled Request for Student Academic Accommodation: MBA and MFin Course Assessments and Examinations to the Program Services Office as soon as possible, or within 48 hours of the due date or date of assessment.

3. The student must also submit supporting documentation to the Program Services Office before the coursework or course assessment (due) date; or, if this is not possible, within 48 hours of the test or due date in order to be considered for accommodation. If the student is not able to submit documentation within the stated guidelines the student must indicate this, with explanation, when notifying the Program Services Office. A. In the case of illness, students must submit a

University of Toronto Medical Certificate in support of their application – other medical notes will not be accepted. The form may be found at: http://healthservice.utoronto.ca/pdfs/medcert.htm Information on health services provided by the University of Toronto can be found at: http://healthandwellness.utoronto.ca. Note that the physician’s report must establish that the patient was examined and diagnosed at the time of illness not after the fact. A statement that merely confirms a report of illness will not be considered. The claim of illness is not sufficient grounds in itself to guarantee approval.

B. In the case of extenuating personal circumstances (e.g. death of a parent), examples of documentation are: funeral program obituary

C. In the case of a religious observance, the student should provide documentation from the leader of her/his religious congregation (e.g. rabbi, priest, imam, etc.). Documentation must: confirm the date; state the holiday or religious observance

being followed 4. Once appropriate documentation has been

received, the MBA PSO will evaluate the request for accommodation. If approval is granted: the Program Services Office will contact the

instructor to request accommodation for the missed deliverable

the instructor may either give a make-up test/assignment OR increase the weighting of other term work and/or the final examination by the amount of the missed test. In the case of participation grades, the instructor may increase the weighting of participation in future classes OR provide an alternative means by which the student can make up the missed assessment. If class participation is deemed to be crucial to the learning outcome of the course, note that an accommodation may not be possible.

in no case may the weighting of any one item be worth more than 80% of the final grade

details of the accommodation will be provided directly by the instructor (some instructors specify accommodations for missed assignments and tests in the course syllabus – please check the syllabus on RWorld)

5. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm with the MBA Program Service Office within one week of the coursework/assessment (due) date whether they have received approval and, if approval has been granted, to contact the instructor for further details regarding accommodation.

6. Students who do not receive approval by the School for missed coursework or course assessment will be given a grade of FZ/zero (fail) for the missed work.

Questions may be directed to the Program Services Office, in person or by email: [email protected].

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Examinations Examinations are scheduled at the end of each quarter (core courses) or term (elective courses). Students are notified of the dates for the exam period in advance and are expected to avoid scheduling conflicts during the exam period. Actual dates and times of exams will be confirmed during the academic term.

Exam schedules are typically posted within the first month of the applicable term. Please note that the examination schedule for a given course will not necessarily mirror the course schedule (i.e. the examination may be scheduled on a different day and/or at a different time than the course normally meets). The MBA PSO makes a concerted effort to have a final exam schedule prepared well in advance to provide students with ample time to plan ahead.

Students should not make vacation or travel plans that interfere with the exam schedule.

Students may not bring copies of chapters from textbooks into open book exams. Only true original textbooks will be allowed into open textbook exams.

Students should not approach instructors with requests to reschedule exams or to make special accommodations. Students with special circumstances, such as illness or grave personal difficulties such as a death in the family, should contact the Program Services Office which will work with the faculty in appropriate cases to find a resolution (see Policy on Missing Examinations below).

A time conflict due to a job interview, start date of internship or full-time position, or personal travel is not an appropriate reason to request accommodation on an academic commitment. MBA students who have a conflict due to an interview or job start date should work with the Corporate Connections Centre to find a resolution.

Students who have questions with regard to course scheduling should contact: [email protected].

Policy on Missing Examinations Students are expected to be present for all examinations.

Students seeking accommodation for a missed examination or examinations must apply to the Program Services Office for consideration (see below for procedures). Grounds for accommodation may include:

Examination conflict (2 scheduled exams at the same time)

Examination hardship (3 or more exams scheduled within 24 hours)

Medical Compassionate Religious Work travel or related commitments

Note that job interviews, travel or extra-curricular conflicts are not valid reasons for missing a scheduled exam and will not be considered.

What to do In the event that a student misses an examination due to illness or extenuating personal circumstance (e.g. death of a parent), the following steps must be taken:

1. The student must notify the instructor on or before the day of the examination.

2. The student must complete and submit the form entitled, Request for Student Academic Accommodation: MBA and MFin Course Assessments and Examinations (see point 5 regarding supporting documentation).

3. Students, who begin writing an exam but are unable to continue due to illness (or other extenuating circumstances), must advise the proctor immediately and ask to be excused. All examination materials (exam questions, answer booklets, etc.) must be submitted to the proctor and the student should proceed to the Program Services Office directly. Students seeking a make-up exam under these circumstances should be prepared to submit supporting documentation as per the missed exam policy (see point 5).

4. If a student writes an exam but realizes in hindsight that his/her performance was compromised due to illness (or other extenuating circumstances), he/she must contact the Director, Program Services, within 48 hours of the originally scheduled exam. Students seeking accommodation under these circumstances should be prepared to submit supporting documentation as per the missed exam policy (see point 5), but should be aware that accommodation under such circumstances is unlikely. Consequently, students must make appropriate judgments regarding their fitness to attend examinations.

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5. All applications requesting examination accommodation must include supporting documentation as follows:

A. In the case of illness, students must submit a University of Toronto Medical Certificate in support of their application – other medical notes will not be accepted. The medical certificate form may be found at: http://healthservice.utoronto.ca/pdfs/medcert.htm Information on health services provided by the University of Toronto can be found at: http://healthandwellness.utoronto.ca. Note: the physician’s report must establish that the patient was examined and diagnosed at the time of the illness, not after the fact. A statement that merely confirms a report of illness will not be considered. The claim of illness is not sufficient grounds in itself to guarantee approval.

B. In the case of extenuating personal circumstance

(e.g. death of a parent), examples of documentation are: funeral program obituary

C. In the case of a religious observance, the student should provide documentation from the leader of her/his religious congregation (e.g. Rabbi, Priest, Imam, etc.). Documentation must: confirm the date; state the holiday or religious observance

being followed D. In the case of a work commitment (for FT students

in the Summer Term only), the documentation must: Include a statement from the employer stating

that the commitment could not be avoided Indicate the dates of the work commitment

6. Once appropriate documentation has been received and approval is granted, the MBA PSO will facilitate the scheduling of any make-up exams. Make-up exam periods are stated on the Exam Accommodation Request form. Students must be prepared to write a make-up exam on any day within this stated period. In no case may the weighting of the final examination be worth more than 80% of the final grade.

Academic Review & Appeal Access to view Assignments, Tests, Projects and Examinations For assignments, tests, projects and quizzes, etc., which add up to a maximum of 70% of the course grade, students can expect to receive the grade and the associated feedback within a timely manner (typically no longer than two weeks).

Instructors are required to hold back the final 30% of any course grade pending a review of final grades by the Vice Dean, Academic.

Final examinations (including take-home exams and deliverables) are the property of the University and as such are not typically returned to students. Students can, however, request view-only access to any final examinations/deliverables during the exam review period set aside by the instructor, or through the MBA Program Services Office, within the allotted timeframes.

Procedures for Academic Review Students may on occasion dispute substantive or procedural academic matters, including grades for individual or team assignments, tests or examinations and final course grades.

The procedure described here allows a student or group of students to review a grade assigned by an instructor (including any component of the course or the final course grade) in a manner to ensure that due process is observed and justice is carried out. Note that in the case of team projects or assignments, the express written consent of all team members is required to proceed with a review/reread or appeal.

Note that in all cases, a review, reread or appeal can result in no change, upward or downward adjustment to the grade.

The procedures have been designed so that the parties to the review will be able to feel at the end of the procedure that they have been fairly treated and/or judged.

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Suspected Grade Miscalculation

For cases of perceived arithmetical error in the calculation of a final mark.

Suspected Error in Interpretation

For cases in which the student has reason to believe that the component grade awarded did not fairly reflect the student’s academic performance according to the School’s grading system.

Final Grade Dispute

For cases in which the student has a reason to believe that the final course grade awarded did not fairly reflect the student’s academic performance according to the School’s grading system.

Step 1: Informal Resolution – Review Request



Step 2: Formal Appeal to the Rotman School of Management Graduate Department Academic Appeals Committee (GDAAC)

Step 2: Reread Request Step 2: Reread Request

Step 3: Formal Appeal to the Graduate Studies Appeals Board of the School of Graduate Studies





Suspected Grade Miscalculation Step 1: Informal Resolution - Review Request In the case of a suspected grade miscalculation (arithmetical error), the student should bring the original assignment, test or final exam to the instructor showing the mistake within six weeks of the return of the piece of work or release of the grade. The instructor will then check the piece(s) of work ensuring that all answers have been marked and that all the marks have been added correctly; the work itself will not be reread.


Step 3: Appeal to Graduate Studies Appeals Board of the School of Graduate Studies

Suspected Error in Interpretation Step 1: Informal Resolution – Review Request If a student believes that an assignment, test or final examination has been incorrectly marked in its substance, he/she should discuss it first with the instructor concerned within four weeks of having the assignment, test or final examination grade returned to them. Note that in all cases, the entire piece of work is considered in the review request and does not necessarily mean that the grade will be adjusted.

Step 2: Rereading of Assignments, Mid-Terms and Final Examinations Should the informal resolution discussion fail to resolve the matter, the student may request a reread by an independent party within six weeks of having the assignment, test or final examination grade returned to them. The student must complete a Petition for Grading Reassessment Form and submit a letter outlining the reasons for the request and detailing the specific areas of concern.

The student must demonstrate that his/her answers are substantially correct by citing specific instances of disagreement, supported by such documentary evidence as course handouts, textbooks, lecture notes etc. along with the original paper or, in the case of a final exam, a copy of the exam (sent by the PSO). The School will have the work reread in light of the arguments presented.

There is a $36 fee for a reread. In all cases, the entire piece of work is considered in a reread request. The fee must be submitted, with the completed form, to the Program Services Office within six weeks of the notification of the final marks. If the final mark is changed as a result of this review, the reread fee of $36 will be refunded.

If rereading of papers or exams is to take place, the Vice-Dean, Academic, will request the Area Chairperson of the functional area relevant to the petition to draw up a list of names of readers (excluding the instructor for the course under petition).


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The Area Chairperson will select a reader from the eligible list to reread the exam or paper.

The petitioner will be given the opportunity to reject any reader he or she can show to be unacceptable, to the satisfaction of the Vice-Dean, Academic.

The reread must be done in accordance with the instructor’s marking scheme and in comparison with a range of other papers from the same graded component.



Final Grade Dispute Step 1: Informal Resolution – Review Request If a student believes that the final course grade has been calculated erroneously or does not fairly reflect the student’s academic performance according to the School’s grading system he/she should seek clarification with the instructor concerned within four weeks of the final grade release. Note that in all cases, all course components will be considered in the review request and does not necessarily mean that the grade will be adjusted.

Step 2: Rereading of Assignments, Mid-Terms and Final Examinations Should the informal resolution discussion fail to resolve the matter, the student may request a reread by an independent party within six weeks of the final grade release. The student must complete a Petition for Grading Reassessment Form and submit a letter outlining the reasons for the request and detailing the specific areas of concern.

The student is encouraged to provide as much detail as possible including supporting documentation in

support of their rationale. The School will have all course components reread in light of the arguments presented.

There is a $36 fee for a reread. In all cases, all segments of the piece or pieces of work will be considered in a reread request. The fee must be submitted, with the completed form, to the Program Services Office within six weeks of the final grade release date. If the final course grade is changed as a result of this review, the reread fee of $36 will be refunded.

If rereading of papers or exams is to take place, the Vice-Dean, Academic, will request the Area Chairperson of the functional area relevant to the petition to draw up a list of names of readers (excluding the instructor for the course under petition).

The Area Chairperson will select a reader from the eligible list to reread all components.

The petitioner will be given the opportunity to reject any reader he or she can show to be unacceptable, to the satisfaction of the Vice-Dean, Academic.

The reread must be done in accordance with the instructor’s marking scheme and in comparison with a range of other papers from the same graded component(s).



Please Note: All policies, rules and regulations are subject to on-going review and revision by the Rotman School of Management.

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PPrroojjeecctt TTeeaammss && PPeeeerr SSuuppppoorrttTeam work is a substantial part of the Rotman MBA Program and plays a significant role in both the academic setting for course grades as well as training for professional life. Therefore, the content and the workload within the MBA Program are structured around the requirement for students to work successfully in project teams.

In an effort to facilitate teamwork and allow students to benefit from the diversity of backgrounds represented in the program, the Program Services Office (PSO) forms project teams of 4-5 students for all core (first-year) courses in the MBA Program. The PSO takes a number of factors into account when forming the project teams, including academic background, industry experience, program of study, and international background. Project teams are utilized for course projects and are also intended to provide an academic support for students for individual course work and class preparation.

Approximately 70% of the first-year core courses have some element of graded team work, ranging in value from 10% to 40% of the overall course grade. The amount of team work varies by area and course in the elective phase of the program, during which period students will have the opportunity to form their own teams for project work.

Team Training & Development The introduction of project teams for Q1 & Q2 takes place at Orientation through a formal, professional team building activity. Project teams for Q3 & Q4 are introduced in early January through a second formal team building event. In addition to these formal team building activities, the concepts of effective team development are a component of the Managing People in Organizations (RSM1263) core course in Q1.

In addition to the academic training, a team advisor will be designated for the project teams. The team advisor is responsible for providing guidance and support for teams encountering conflict.

Team Support Under the guidance and direction of the team advisor, upper year mentors are selected to provide support to each of the first year project teams. Through the mentor, each project team will develop a team charter (see below) and confirm the project manager roles (see below) for each project in the term (two quarters).

Throughout each quarter, mentors will be available to support the development of a positive team culture and to monitor the progress of each project team in terms of productivity and process. With the assistance of the team advisor, the mentors will provide feedback collectively and individually to the members of each project team on aspects of team process, output and outcomes.

Project teams or their individual members who, at any time, encounter difficulties or are unable to resolve team issues are required to contact their mentor as soon as possible. Mentors may seek out additional guidance or resources to support and resolve project team concerns.

Team Charter The team charter is a contract between team members. It specifies the norms of the team and should be a guide for effective team behaviour. The team charter outlines the vision, values, mission, goals, and the ground rules for the team. It is particularly useful when there is conflict as it reminds the team what it wants to achieve and can help the team to refocus on its project goals.

Project Manager Role In an effort to help foster leadership and team management skills in each member of the project team, each member of the team must act as project manager role for at least one project for one course during the term (two quarters). The project team will select the project manager for each project subject to the requirement that every team member must act as project manager at least once.

The project manager will take responsibility for developing the overall project plan. Specifically, the project manager will be expected to utilize their leadership skills to:

Determine project timelines Set meeting times & agendas Delegate work and tasks Establish reasonable milestones Facilitate or chair all project meetings Follow up on task fulfillment Solve problem issues, involving the Team Advisor

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Team Work and Academic Integrity When working as a team, each team member is responsible for the work submitted collectively by the team. This includes work that may be considered academically dishonest, or in which an academic offence has been committed (as defined by the

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University’s Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters). In other words, if one of your team members takes a shortcut and copies material from the internet or a past assignment, or simply isn’t aware of the rules regarding appropriate citation for sources consulted, the whole team faces consequences that may arise from an allegation of academic misconduct. It is up to each team member to be sufficiently familiar with the work being submitted; to check each other’s work for proper citations and originality; and to be aware of the relevant policies. As a general guideline, students should approach group assignments – and the checking of citations and originality – in the same manner that they normally would for an individual assignment; ultimately, ensuring the quality of the final product being submitted meets the standard of integrity.

Team Behaviours and Protocols All students are expected to treat team work as they would in a business setting, ensuring professional behaviour at all times.

Professional behaviour in team settings includes (but is not limited to) the following:

Respecting and treating all others in a manner consistent with the Rotman Code of Conduct

Ensuring all team members voice their opinions, thoughts, and concerns

Taking personal responsibility to voice thoughts to benefit the team’s learning

Contributing equal time and effort to the project as others in the group

Committing to a standard of work agreed upon by the group

Participating in team projects at a level agreed upon by the entire team

The overall objective is to maintain a positive and productive team dynamic that will enhance the student’s learning experience. It is an ongoing policy of The Rotman School of Management to provide a supportive environment to maintain this objective.

At the completion of each term, project team members will complete a Professional Conduct Assessment form to evaluate each member’s ability to demonstrate MBA calibre team behaviours. The assessment will allow each member to reflect upon their own role and that of others within the project team, providing valuable feedback to shape future team experiences. The assessments will be submitted to the team advisor to ensure the appropriate attention is given to all project team processes.

The objective of the assessment is to highlight for each team member any behaviour requiring further attention and development. The assessment will not have a negative effect on a student’s academic evaluation.

General Dispute Resolution Procedures The project team should attempt to resolve cases in which a team member does not demonstrate an adequate degree of commitment to the project team and its work, or if the quality of the work is not of MBA calibre or of the level expected by the project team. The general dispute resolution procedures are given below. Project teams that do not follow the general dispute resolution procedures described here are required to give each project team member equal credit for the disputed project work.

Core Project Teams 1. Early intervention by the project manager can

solve many of the minor disputes that arise amongst team members. During this stage the project manager is expected to ensure that the individual is aware of the team’s expectations and has the opportunity to commit to the successful completion of the project.

2. In the event that early intervention is unsuccessful, project managers are expected to engage the mentors, without delay, to provide additional support and resolution options.

3. If a solution cannot be reached with the mentors, the entire project team must meet with the team advisor. The team advisor will listen to the team and offer options for improving the team process. All members of the project team must commit to and utilize suggestions proposed by the team advisor.

4. After attempts to resolve the project team’s issues have been made, the team advisor and the PSO will consider alternative methods of team resolution, with due consideration for the Code of Academic Conduct, the Code of Student Behaviour and the Rotman Code of Conduct and the various support resources on campus. Resolution decisions may include an academic penalty.

In a situation where an individual or individuals have consistently failed to meet the project team’s expectations (as outlined in the team charter and the first project meeting for the specific project in question), and the dispute resolution procedure is not successful, the project manager must complete a Peer Review & Evaluation form. In addition, the project manager must consult with his/her project team to decide whether or not the project team is to submit the assignment/project without all project team members’ names. In the event that one or more project team members’ names are removed from the final submission, the affected student(s) is/are expected to contact both the instructor and the PSO to discuss the possibility of an alternative assignment, equal in value and depth to the assignment submitted by the project team. The discussion with the affected

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student and the results of the Peer Review & Evaluation form will be reviewed by the PSO, the team advisor and the instructor for a final decision regarding academic penalty and/or accommodation by means of an alternative assignment.

In the event that a project team member has been excluded from two separate team projects, the project manager can submit a proposal to the PSO to have the team member removed from the project team. If approved, it will be the student’s responsibility to secure a new project team for the remainder of the term. In the event that the excluded student is unable or unwilling to find an alternative project team, the student will be permitted to complete the term as a team of one, with all assignments being equal in value and depth to the team assignments, providing the permission of the instructor is obtained. After the quarter is completed, that student will be asked to defer or withdraw altogether from the program.

In extreme circumstances that involve concerns over physical or psychological safety (e.g. abusive behaviour, discrimination, harassment), the PSO will intervene much earlier in the process drawing upon the appropriate resources of the University to do so.

Elective Course Teams 1. All members of the project team must actively

work to resolve the issue through early

intervention and discussion, led by a designated team leader.

2. In the event that an internal project team resolution attempt fails, the instructor should then be approached as soon as possible for recommendations. The instructor may contact the team advisor, if necessary, at any time in the process.

The instructor will listen to the team and offer options for improving the group process and to help with potential solutions. If these efforts do not result in a satisfactory resolution, the instructor and the PSO will consider alternative methods of team resolution, with due consideration for the Code of Academic Conduct, the Code of Student Behaviour and the Rotman Code of Conduct and the various support resources on campus. Resolution decisions may include an academic penalty.

Academic Penalties for Unprofessional Behaviour/Non-Participation Failure to participate in group projects at a level agreed upon by the entire project team, or demonstrating unprofessional conduct, will not be tolerated and may be subject to investigation and academic penalty.

Unprofessional conduct includes violations of the professional behaviours listed above.

Rotman ScholarsThe composition of the Rotman MBA student population is diverse with students hailing from varying backgrounds, both professionally and academically. Moreover, most students entering the Program are resuming academic studies for the first time in many years. To better ensure that all first-year students are able to make this transition and are armed with the skills for scholastic success, we have developed the Rotman Scholar program.

Each year, upper-year MBA students are carefully selected to serve as Rotman Scholars. Scholars are chosen on the basis of academic excellence in a given subject area, coupled with demonstrated communication skills and a strong desire to assist students. Their role is to provide academic support and guidance, with a further expectation of confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Each first-year core course has a minimum of two Rotman Scholars assigned to it, with additional Scholars in place to support those courses which are more quantitative in nature.

The role of the Scholar typically comprises a weekly tutorial session in which s/he may expand on material

covered in class; provide guidance in preparation for an upcoming deliverable, quiz or exam; and/or address specific topics which individual students are seeking clarification on. In addition to the weekly tutorial sessions, the Scholar may perform other functions such as one-on-one tutorial support for students who are facing academic challenges; individual or small group meetings prior to exams or major projects; and instructor support (excluding the grading of course work which is the responsibility of teaching assistants). The specific role and availability of the Rotman Scholar is defined to students at the beginning of each quarter.

Students should note that attendance at Rotman Scholar tutorial sessions is not mandatory and that they are not expected to attend every session. Rather, students are encouraged to avail themselves of the additional support as required; for example, prior to a quiz/examination or for further explanation regarding a particularly difficult concept discussed in class. Given that attendance is not mandatory, there may be times when tutorial sessions are scheduled in conflict to one another. Although we strive to achieve a balanced overall schedule, constraints


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Students who, at any time, experience academic difficulty are encouraged to contact the Program Services Office. The PSO will seek to identify additional means and/or resources for individual academic support.

RRoottmmaann AAddmmiinniissttrraattiivvee SSeerrvviicceess The Business Information Centre (BIC) www.rotman.utoronto.ca/bic The mission of the BIC is to support the research and teaching needs of Rotman students, staff and faculty. The BIC is located on the second floor of the School. The Business Information Centre offers both print and electronic resources, and a number of research-related services including reference, library instruction, photocopying, scanning and access to course readings.

Finance Lab www.rotman.utoronto.ca/finance/lab The Financial Research and Trading Lab (FRTL) is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility that enables research, product development, and training with respect to financial engineering and risk management, investment strategy and portfolio management, trading, and market microstructure analysis. The FRTL is equipped with Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, S&P Capital IQ, and many other industry standard financial applications. The lab is located in the Business Information Centre on the second floor.

Building Access The Rotman School of Management’s hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:00am to 9:00pm. Access from 9:00pm to 7:00am, and on weekends, requires the use of an access key fob.

Key fobs are issued to registered students during the Pre-Program. It is the responsibility of the individual to keep the key fob secure, and abide by the access policies of the Rotman School of Management. Lost fobs may be replaced by notifying the building receptionist at the building reception desk. There is a charge of $15.00 to replace the key fob.

Rotman Marketing The Rotman brand is an asset everyone at Rotman must protect. The Rotman logo and the University of Toronto signature embody who the School is and how the world sees it. Students interested in utilizing the Rotman and/or U of T brand and/or logos, i.e. for apparel orders, websites, print material, etc., are required to first consult with, and obtain approval

from, the Rotman Marketing Department. Located at Rotman Central on the 3rd floor, room 316, the Marketing Department is equipped and knowledgeable to assist student organizers with branding initiatives.

Access the Rotman Graphic Standards on the RWorld under Student Club Administration. The University of Toronto Bookstore has mass purchasing-power as well as the proper logos. Students may contact Louise Walker to get you any branded product at a good price. At time of printing, she could be reached at: [email protected].

Event Registration The MBA Program Services organizes numerous activities (e.g. workshops, guest speakers, town halls, etc.) throughout the year. As such, an online registration tool has been developed to facilitate registration for non-academic activities. Students can find this tool on the My Program page within RWorld.

Lockers – Laptop & Suit Each 2 Year Full-Time MBA Program student is assigned a laptop locker for the duration of the MBA Program.

A limited number of suit lockers are available for daily use. They can be signed out at the building reception’s front desk on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each locker must be cleared out by 10pm.

Lost and Found Lost and found at the Rotman School of Management is located at the main building reception desk on the first floor of the building. Students may call the front desk at 416.946.7557 or visit between 7:45am and 9:00pm to claim or report lost items.

Printers & Photocopy Services Coin-operated photocopiers are available in the BIC. Black and white printers are available in the BIC (study space) and the study areas, rooms 272 and 121.

Study Room Bookings Study spaces and study rooms have been set aside for Rotman MBA & MFin students. Students can find the study space and study rooms in these locations: room

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106, rooms in 121 on the first floor, room 272O and 272L, and each of 247, 249, 251, 258 and 260 (note: access to study rooms inside room 121 and 272 requires the use of a building key fob).

Note that, periodically, study rooms are used for program related breakout sessions and are therefore unavailable for student bookings. When this situation arises, the Program Services Office makes every effort to secure additional study space nearby on campus.

Study Room Booking Instructions & Guidelines: MBA students are able to book study rooms for group meetings/project work through RWorld on the My Space page. The study room booking tool uses a grid to display the available times for a room. The blue squares show the times that are currently available. (The red squares represent the times that the room has already been booked. Green slots represent times that are booked under your name.) To select an available timeslot, click on a blue square. This function allows students to select the duration of the study room booking, enter a topic and choose the names of the other members of your group. Once this has been submitted, the room will be booked and an email will be sent to all members of the group to confirm the booking.

The study room booking tool has some built-in rules that are used to make sure that the rooms are available fairly to all the students and that no one individual person can monopolize a room. Students can book a study room for a maximum of three (3) hours a day. A student can be booked in multiple rooms at different times, however the total number of hours per day cannot exceed three (3) hours. There must also be three (3) or more people in a group to book a room, i.e. the organizer and two or more attendees. Students can only book a room for the

current and next day, with the exception of bookings made on a Friday, which will allow a room to be booked during the weekend and Monday. If there is a special need to book a room that does not fit the above rules (e.g. must have a room for the following week), visit the reception desk to make the reservation.

Note: If the reserved room is not occupied within 10 minutes of the start of the reservation, the room will be deemed vacant, and can be booked by another group.

Cancelling a Room Booking: Any member of the booking group can cancel a study room booking. The room booking gadget on RWorld shows each booking as a green square. By clicking on a green square, students are given the option to cancel the booking. If a cancellation request has been made, an email is automatically sent to the other members of the group to acknowledge the cancellation. If a cancellation is made for a booking that has already started, then only the unused portion will be cancelled. The unused allotment of time will be made available for the group to use later in the day should the group want to make another booking. Cancellation cannot be made for a booking that has already ended. If a room will not be used, please do cancel the booking, as this will make the room available for other students.

Changing a Room Booking: To change a booking you must first cancel your existing booking (by clicking on the green square) and then rebook the room (by clicking on a blue square) with the updated information.

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PPrrooggrraamm FFeeeeddbbaacckk && EEvvaalluuaattiioonn First and foremost, each instructor and course undergoes a formal evaluation process at the end of each course. These evaluations are used by the Dean’s Office in each Instructor’s annual review (which impacts promotion and salary). The Program Services Office evaluates the outcomes for course staffing for subsequent years.

Student evaluations for all courses are managed by the Program Services Office. Course evaluations are typically done during the last (core) and the second last (electives) scheduled class and prior to the final exam. Course evaluation results including relevant comments are made available to the Dean, Vice-Deans, Program Directors, Area Coordinators and the instructors. Instructors receive course evaluation results only after final course grades have been submitted. Further, during each term, instructors typically seek informal feedback.

MBA Annual Survey At the end of both the first and second year of the Full-Time MBA Program, students will be asked to reflect upon their program experience through the MBA annual survey. This is an opportunity for students in the Full-Time MBA Program to provide feedback about the program structure, the services and to make suggestions on how to improve the MBA experience.

Ongoing Feedback From time to time, the Program Services Office or the Corporate Connections Centre may undertake additional surveys on recent events or activities.

As part of the ongoing feedback, students are also encouraged to provide feedback through their elected Class Representatives over the course of the year.

External Surveys Each year, the School endeavours to participate in external surveys (such as GMAC) to provide benchmarking data on the MBA Program and the program experience. All students are strongly encouraged to participate in the formal surveys, internal and external, as the School uses the information as feedback on the delivery of the MBA Program.

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UU ooff TT AAddmmiinniissttrraattiivvee SSeerrvviicceess Official Name Change The legal name that is on record with the School is the name used when applying to the University of Toronto. Students wishing to make a legal name change may do so by visiting the School of Graduate Studies in-person (65 St. George Street) to make the request. The requested legal name change must be supported by one of the following documents:

Birth certificate Baptismal certificate Marriage certificate Change-of-name certificate issued by the

Registrar General of Ontario

Parking www.parking.utoronto.ca Underground parking is conveniently located under the Rotman building. Pay & Display parking is available for the posted rates. Monthly/Seasonal parking permits are also available for sale through Parking & Transportation Services. For more information students should contact Parking Services at 416.978.PARK (7275).

Proxy Service for U of T Libraries www.library.utoronto.ca/services/libraryusers/myaccess.html The University of Toronto library system provides easy access for students to access U of T Libraries licensed resources, such as e-journals and article indexes from outside the campus through “my.access”. For more detailed information please visit the my.access website.

Repository of Student Information (ROSI) www.rosi.utoronto.ca

ROSI – the Repository of Student Information, aka Student Web Service, contains data relating to a student’s admission to and academic performance at the University of Toronto. Students are able to access ROSI to change personal information (address and telephone numbers), obtain tuition fee invoices and tax receipts, and to view/order academic transcripts.

To access ROSI, a personal identification number will be requested in addition to your student number. The first time you enter the system, the personal identification number (PIN) will be derived from student’s date of birth in the following format: YYMMDD. After that, students should change their PIN to a more secure password. If you forget your PIN, please contact the Program Services Office.

It is the student’s responsibility to keep his/her personal information up to date at all times.

Student Card (TCard) www.utoronto.ca/tcard 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 Housing Services. It is also required for identification during exams and to pick up assignments and course materials at Rotman. TCards are issued from Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street, room 2054A. You will need your admission letter and photo identification to obtain a TCard.

Note that in addition to providing access to resources at the university, the TCard account is also linked to your wireless access account.

Hours of operation are 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday, and open late on Tuesdays – until 7:00pm.

Student Housing Service www.housing.utoronto.ca The Student Housing Service is your resource for on and off-campus housing at the University of Toronto. They can offer you the information, resources, and personal assistance you need to meet your housing goals. Visit their office to work with a member of the team one-on-one or check out the online resources at your convenience.

Student Family Housing www.studentfamilyhousing.utoronto.ca Housing for student families is available through Student Family Housing at 35 Charles Street. Student Family Housing is committed to fostering a family-friendly learning and working environment and provides information, guidance, and referral services to students who need childcare and assistance with other matters.

Transcripts Official transcripts can be ordered via ROSI (www.rosi.utoronto.ca) or in person at the University of Toronto Transcript Centre, Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St. George Street. You will be able to view your grades through ROSI as well as through the Preliminary Grade Report (PGR) on RWorld.

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RWorld The Rotman School of Management has developed the RWorld web portal: an online information system to provide daily information and services to the entire Rotman community. The portal includes event information, course materials, announcements, a calendar, and information on workgroups and communities. This platform provides users with a simple, single, and personalized place to communicate, collaborate and share knowledge.

Instructors use RWorld to provide course information, assignment details, and Internet links. RWorld can also be used for discussion and file sharing to assist with collaboration within your study groups. RWorld is conveniently accessible through any internet connection – both at school and off-site.

Wireless Network The wireless technology in the Rotman School enables students to connect to the Internet, RWorld, and student printers anywhere in the Rotman building. The wireless network is also being installed in several other buildings throughout the University of Toronto campus. There is a bandwidth limit of 5GB per week. If a student exceeds their limit they will not have access to the wireless network until their balance is reset, which occurs every Monday at 6:30am.

While in the Rotman School, students have internet connectivity through the wireless network. Rotman does not provide for Internet connection outside of the Rotman building.

Rotman Laptop Program www.rotman.utoronto.ca/laptopfaq.htm MBA students must either own or have access to a laptop computer, running the Windows operating system, with a wireless network card that is compatible with the Rotman wireless network. This laptop initiative enables students to learn how to use technology in a business environment, effectively work on assignments, and take advantage of several technological innovations at Rotman.

The Rotman IT infrastructure and software requirements are based on the Microsoft Windows platform and, therefore, the Macintosh operating system is not supported. Apple laptops can be used if they are configured to allow booting into Microsoft Windows.

Email Address and Internet Connectivity All Rotman students will receive a Rotman email address: [email protected]. This is the address that all faculty, staff, and colleagues use to communicate with all students and students are encouraged to use it for all communications. This email address will be yours for life and will continue to be active, as a forwarding email mechanism, after graduation. Note that this is the only email address that the Rotman community will use to communicate with students.

Help Desk www.rotman.utoronto.ca/computing The Rotman Help Desk, room 144, is available Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00am - 8:00pm, Fridays from 8:00am - 6:00pm and on Saturdays from 8:00am - 4:00pm to assist you with the changing of passwords, questions regarding RWorld, web mail usage, laptop setup for wireless connectivity and printing, etc.

Printing There are four black and white printers available for use by students. Printing costs $.05 a page. At the start of the academic year, Full-Time MBA students will have a $30.00 credit added to their Printer Points account. Additional points can be purchased from the Program Services Office.

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AAppppeennddiixx -- PPrrooppeerr CCiittaattiioonn American Psychological Association (APA) Citation Style Article from a journal Peloza, J. (2006). Using corporate social responsibility as insurance for financial performance. California Management Review, 48(2), 52-72.

Book with single author Baye, M. (2006). Managerial economics and business strategy (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Book with two or more authors Sennett, R., & Cobb, J. (1972). The hidden injuries of class. New York: Vintage Books.

Electronic book Norman, R. (1998). The moral philosophers. New York: Oxford University Press. Retrieved June 19, 2006, from University of Toronto, University of Toronto Libraries, netLibrary Web site: http://www.netlibrary.com

Article within a book Cassel, J., & Zambella, B. (1996). Without a net: Supporting ourselves in a tremulous atmosphere. In T. W. Leonhardt (Ed.), "LOEX" of the West: Teaching and learning in a climate of constant change (pp. 75-92). Greenwich, CT: JAI Press Inc.

Articles from an online magazine Francois, A., Jaramillo, F., & Locander, W. (2004). Market-Driving Organizations. Academy of Marketing Science Review. Retrieved June 19, 2006, from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3896/is_200401/ai_n9387766

Full-text article from a database Vershoor, C. (2006, June). Interactions between compliance and ethics. Strategic Finance. Retrieved June 19, 2006, from Business Source Premier database.

Resources on the Web

Standard Documentation Formats, U of T Writing Centre www.writing.utoronto.ca/about-this-site/pdf-links

UTM Library, Research and Writing http://library.utm.utoronto.ca/write

UTSC The Writing Centre http://ctl.utsc.utoronto.ca/twc

Update on APA Style.org Electronic References www.apastyle.org/apa-style-help.aspx

“How not to Plagiarize,” U of T Writing Centre www.writing.utoronto.ca/images/stories/Documents/how-not-to-plagiarize.pdf


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You've already heard the warnings about plagiarism. Obviously it's against the rules to buy essays or copy from your friends’ homework, and it's also plagiarism to borrow passages from books or articles or websites without identifying them. You know that the purpose of any paper is to show your own thinking, not create a patchwork of borrowed ideas. But you may still be wondering how you're supposed to give proper references to all the reading you've done and all the ideas you’ve encountered.

The point of documenting sources in academic papers is not just to avoid unpleasant visits to the Dean's office, but to demonstrate that you know what is going on in your field of study. Get credit for having done your reading! Precise documentation is also a courtesy to your readers because it lets them look at the material you've found. That's especially important for Internet sources.

The different systems for typing up references are admittedly a nuisance. See Standard Documentation Formats, www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/using-sources/documentation, for an overview. But the real challenge is establishing the relationship of your thinking to the reading you've done. Here are some common questions and basic answers.

1. Can't I avoid problems just by listing every source in the reference list?

No, you need to integrate your acknowledgements into your own writing. Give the reference as soon as you’ve mentioned the idea you’re using, not just at the end of the paragraph. It’s often a good idea to name the authors (“X states” and “Y argues against X”) and then indicate your own stand (“A more inclusive perspective, however, . . . ”). The examples on the next page demonstrate various wordings for doing this. Have a look at journal articles in your discipline to see how experts refer to their sources.

2. If I put the ideas into my own words, do I still have to clog up my pages with all those names and numbers?

Sorry—yes, you do. In academic papers, you need to keep mentioning authors and pages and dates to show how your ideas are related to those of the experts. It's sensible to use your own words because that saves space and lets you connect ideas smoothly. But whether you quote a passage directly in quotation marks, paraphrase it closely in your own words, or just summarize it rapidly, you need to identify the source then and there. (That applies to Internet sources too: you still need author and date as well as title and URL. The above website, on Standard Documentation Formats, gives examples for a range of types.)

3. But I didn't know anything about the subject until I started this paper. Do I have to give an acknowledgement for every point I make?

You’re safer to over-reference than to skimp. But you can cut down the clutter by recognizing that some ideas are “common knowledge” in the field—that is, taken for granted by people knowledgeable about the topic. Facts easily found in standard reference books are considered common knowledge: the date of the Armistice for World War I, for example, or the present population of Canada. You don’t need to name a specific source for them, even if you learned them only when doing your research. They’re easily verified and not likely to be controversial. In some disciplines, information covered in class lectures doesn't need acknowledgement. Some interpretive ideas may also be so well accepted that you don't need to name a specific source: that Picasso is a distinguished modernist painter, for instance, or that smoking is harmful to health. Check with your professor or TA if you're in doubt whether a specific point is considered common knowledge in your field.

From the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters: It shall be an offence for a student knowingly: (d) to represent as one's own any idea or expression of an idea or work of another in any academic examination or term test or in connection with any other form of academic work, i.e. to commit plagiarism. Wherever in the Code an offence is described as depending on “knowing”, the offence shall likewise be deemed to have been committed if the person ought reasonably to have known. 4. How can I tell what's my own idea and what has come from somebody else?

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notes is also essential. Don’t paste passages from online sources into your draft: that’s asking for trouble. As you read any text—online or hard-copy—summarize useful points in your own words. If you record a distinctive phrase or sentence you might want to quote, put quotation marks around it in your notes to remind yourself that you're copying the author's exact words. And make a deliberate effort as you read to notice connections among ideas, especially contrasts and disagreements, and to jot down questions or thoughts of your own. If you find as you write that you’re following one or two of your sources too closely, deliberately look back in your notes for other sources that take different views; then write about the differences and why they exist.

5. So what exactly do I have to document?

With experience reading academic prose, you'll soon get used to the ways writers in your field refer to their sources. Here are the main times you should give acknowledgements. (You’ll notice many different formats in the following examples; visit the website listed above, on Standard Documentation Formats, for advice on these systems.)

a. Quotations, paraphrases, or summaries:

If you use the author’s exact words, enclose them in quotation marks, or indent passages of more than four lines. But it’s seldom worthwhile to use long quotations. In literary studies, quote a few words at a time and comment on them. In other disciplines, quote only when the original words are especially memorable. In most cases, use your own words to summarize the idea you want to discuss, emphasizing the points relevant to your argument. Be sure to document these paraphrases or summaries even when you are not using the exact original words. Mentioning the author's name indicates where the borrowing starts and stops and gains you some reflected glory for responding to the experts.

e.g. As Morris puts it in The Human Zoo (1983), “we can always be sure that today's daring innovation will be tomorrow's respectability” (p. 189). [APA system]

e.g. Northrop Frye discusses comedy in terms of the spring spirit, which he sees as representing renewal and integration (Anatomy 163). The ending of The Tempest fits this pattern. [new MLA system] b. Specific ideas used as evidence for your argument or interpretation:

First consider whether the ideas you're mentioning are “common knowledge” according to the definition in point 3 above; if so, you may not need to give a reference. But when you're relying on ideas that might be disputed by people in your discipline, establish that they're trustworthy by referring to authoritative sources.

e.g. In September 1914, more than 1300 skirmishes were recorded on the Western Front.8

[traditional endnote/footnote system]

e.g. Other recent researchers (4, 11, 12) confirm the finding that drug treatment has little effect in the treatment of pancreatic pseudocysts. [numbered-note system for biomedical sciences] c. Distinctive or authoritative ideas, whether you agree with them or not:

The way you introduce the reference can indicate your attitude and lead into your own argument.

e.g. In 1966, Ramsay Cook asserted that Canada was in a period of instability (174). That period is not yet over, judging by the same criteria of electoral changeability, economic uncertainty, and confusion in policy decisions. [new MLA system]

e.g. One writer (Von Daniken, 1970) even argues that the Great Pyramid was built for the practical purpose of guiding navigation. [APA system] Prepared 18 July 2007 by Dr. Margaret Procter, U of T Coordinator of Writing Support, for use at the University of Toronto. This and many other articles giving advice on academic writing are available online from the list at: www.writing.utoronto.ca/about-this-site/pdf-links.


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