Programs

Our programs adapt quickly to the changing needs of women in business. When you’re in our classrooms, you’ll learn how to be a better leader and a better decision-maker at every stage of your career.You’ll feel re-energized about what you do and see new ways to leverage what you do best to take your career to the next level.

Athena Program

November 20-21, 2013
The Athena Program will help you develop your leadership skills and self-awareness, which are critical to professional success.

Emerging Leaders

November 11-14, 2013
Emerging Leaders addresses the challenges you face as a manager and those you encounter as you transition to higher levels of leadership. The program will help you develop leadership and business skills without losing sight of your professional and personal goals.

The Judy Project

May 12-17, 2013
Research shows that companies with more women in positions of leadership outperform those with fewer. The Judy Project is designed to strengthen organizations by advancing more women into executive leadership and CEO positions. It gives women the network and skills they need to be highly effective and inspiring leaders.

Back to Work Program

Begins September 20, 2013
This specialized program is for women who are returning to the labour market after an extended period of absence. It offers the professional advantage you need to re-enter the workplace with confidence. Through an engaging learning exchange, you will meet senior executives and potential employers, and re-establish your professional network.

Business Edge Program for Internationally Educated Professionals

Business Edge for Internationally Educated Professionals

Starts March 2, 2013
Business Edge is an Executive Education program for highly skilled immigrant professionals who are determined to take their careers to the next level.

Business Leadership for Women Lawyers

April 16-17, 2013
This two-day intensive program will help you build your professional confidence and give you the business skills you need to advance within your firm. The program has been designed in collaboration with women lawyers and sponsoring law firms who are committed to advancing talented female lawyers.

Success Stories

Our program participants share the experience in their own words.

Read participant success stories

Questions?Contact us anytime

For questions about Initiative programs, networks, and accreditation partnerships please contact:

Jennifer Dietrich
Program Manager
Tel: 416.946.7555
Fax: 416.978.5549

womeninbusiness@rotman.utoronto.ca

Next Steps for Women EntrepreneursEvents

Next Steps supports the business and professional growth of women entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level.

More information

Women-only versus co-ed executive programs

Associate Professor Tiziana Casciaro compares and contrasts women's and co-ed executive development programs. She discusses the unique value that can be added to the experience in women-only classroom settings.

Helping women advance their careers

One way the Rotman School exemplifies social responsibility is through the Initiative for Women in Business. Professor Beatrix Dart, Executive Director of the Initiative and Associate Dean of Executive Degree Programs, shares what we do to to help women advance in their careers.