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Education Centres

Turning research into results

The education centres are an invaluable resource for both students and faculty, and help to incubate and disseminate ideas and practices that have the potential to transform the activities of boardrooms and classrooms worldwide.

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Behavioural Research Lab

At the Behavioural Research Laboratory, researchers study consumer responses to new products and pricing strategies, the effects of advertising on consumer memory, attitudes and purchase behaviour, and other forms of group interaction.

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BMO Financial Group Financial Research and Trading Lab

The BMO Financial Group Financial Research and Trading Lab gives students access to the global financial markets in real time. The lab provides research and training in investment strategy and portfolio management, financial engineering and risk management, trading and analysis of the microstructure of markets.

Business Design Initiative

The Business Design Initiative at the Rotman School is an education centre that brings together students, researchers and industry to tackle real-world business challenges to advance innovation practice and learning.

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Canadian Business History

The Canadian Business History program furthers the study of Canadian business history through courses, publications, events, and outreach, including through the Canadian Business History Association. Focusing on entrepreneurs and business leaders, firms and sectors, legislation and periods of historical importance, the program sheds light on the strategic and political decisions that shape the current business landscape.

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Creative Destruction Lab

The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a seed-stage program for massively scalable, science- and technology-based companies. Rotman students play a vital role in the lab by providing the strategic insights needed to turn research innovations into high-growth ventures.

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 TD Management Data and Analytics Lab

Our lab promotes cutting-edge analytic tools in business through teaching and research, and is a central source of knowledge and expertise in data science, AI, and machine learning applications.

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Leadership Development Lab

The Leadership Development Lab helps students develop personally and professionally across a number of dimensions critical to leadership. Develop your understanding of what motivates you and those around you, and learn how to inspire yourself and your colleagues to action.

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The Self-Development Lab

The Self-Development Lab (SDL) is a developmental engine that applies the latest in learning sciences and communicative research to develop interpersonal and communicative skills for enhanced problem solving.


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