About Rotman

Our Mission

Rotman is redesigning business education with a curriculum built on Integrative Thinking. The current model of business education - which divides business into a number of functional areas - has changed little since its introduction in the early 20th century. Although this model provided global leadership for close to a hundred years, its inherent flaws are becoming increasingly problematic as the post-industrial economy takes shape.

Facts at a Glance

Whether your aim is to start your own business, accelerate your career or choose a new direction, with Rotman you've come to the right place. From a full-time MBA, to Morning and Evening MBA programs for working professionals, to a Masters of Finance and PhD, to Executive MBAs and professional development programs, Rotman offers options for continuous learning throughout your business life.

Where to Find Us

The Rotman School is located in Toronto, Canada, at the heart of the University of Toronto's downtown campus. We're on St. George station on the subway line, where the Bloor and University lines meet. There is parking available beneath the Rotman School building, as well as plenty of bike racks, making us easy to reach by any method.

Joseph L Rotman

In 1993, Sandra and Joseph L. Rotman made a gift of $3 million through the Rotman Family Foundation towards the construction of a new state-of-the-art facility for the University of Toronto's business school. In 1997, they made an additional gift of $15 million, and the School was aptly re-named in Joseph Rotman's honour.

Business School Rankings

Many agree the leading global ranking is the Financial Times. Since 1999, FT has ranked all schools globally according to 21 measures. For 10 of the last 11 years, Rotman has been the leading Global MBA school in Canada in the FT rankings, taking 9th spot for research world-wide, 8th for our PhD program and in the top 10 for finance. We also participate in the BusinessWeek ranking which has been ranking MBA programs biannually since 1988.

Senior Management

The senior management team of the Rotman School of Management consists of leaders who are accountable for ensuring high standards of excellence across academic, program, operations and advancement functions. Together this team sets the strategic direction of the faculty and ensures resources are in place to meet our goals.

University of Toronto

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is recognized worldwide as Canada’s top research university, a reputation that will add value for students who aspire to careers with global dimensions. As a Rotman student, you are welcome everywhere on the beautiful and historic U of T campus. Explore the first-class athletic facilities, the fourth-largest research library in North America, and a range of dining choices.

History of the Rotman School

The Rotman School's history of transforming business education goes back to 1901, when a diploma program in Commerce was established at the University of Toronto. The School of Business became a faculty in 1972, and was renamed in honour of graduate and donor Joseph L. Rotman in 1995. Over the past 15 years, the School has quadrupled its endowment, and tripled its physical footprint, its faculty and its student body.

Rotman Expansion

Rotman has undergone a dramatic period of growth in recent years, nearly doubling the size and scope of its research and educational activities. As part of its ambitious expansion plans, the School opened a $93-million building next to the existing one at 105 St. George. The state-of-the-art structure provides the School with a home worthy of its global ambitions, helping us to attract top corporate recruiters, professors and students.

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