ADMISSION & FEES

Admission Criteria
What You Need to Apply
Tuition Fees
Deadlines
Get to Know the Rotman School
Laptop Requirements
Additional Skill Requirements
Exemption Policy/Course Credits
Typical Living Expenses
Housing
Accessibility Services

Admission Criteria

The Rotman School seeks highly motivated applicants who have the potential to become future leaders: individuals who have demonstrated initiative, integrity and strong motivation in academic and professional pursuits. Maturity, well-rounded experience and a desire to have an impact are other traits we seek.

The following criteria are used in assessing applicants:

• A recognized undergraduate degree: minimum GPA of 3.0 (i.e. 75%, equivalent to a B average) during the last year of their undergraduate or graduate education
• GMAT score: no minimum is required (the range for the 2010 class was 550-780)
• Demonstrated command of English: undergraduate or graduate degree from an official English language university, or a TOEFL score of 600 (written) or 250 (computer) or 100 (Internet) and 5.0 on the TWE
• Full-time work experience (minimum two years for the Full-Time MBA and minimum four years preferred for the Morning and Evening MBAs) with a record of
  accomplishment in employment. (Note that full-time work experience is not required for the JD/MBA or Skoll programs)
• Two professional reference letters from supervisors

Note that full-time work experience is not required for the JD/MBA program.

Exceptional applicants who do not meet the minimum work experience requirements will be considered on an individual basis. Contact the Recruitment and Admissions Office for more information before submitting an application.

What You Need to Apply

Your application file should include:

• The formal application form
• The application fee of USD$175
• Transcripts of all post-secondary academic programs attended, sent directly from the institution
• Completed essays
• Original GMAT score report
• Two professional reference letters
• English facility test score reports, where applicable

Candidates are evaluated on a total portfolio of previous performance, personal characteristics and life experiences, as well as professional references. Complete instructions regarding the Rotman MBA Application are available in our online application. For more information on admission requirements, including international degree equivalencies, please visit the School of Graduate Studies' Admissions web page.

Annual Tuition Fees: Full-Time Class of 2011

September 2009 entry *

* In addition to the Annual Tuition Fee noted above, students are required to submit payment for University Incidental Fees and Rotman Ancillary Fees. University Incidental Fees are approximately $1160 for domestic students and $1800 - $2000 for international students,  and include campus fees and student society fees.  The Rotman Ancillary Fees amount to approximately $1300, and are charged by the School for services specific to the Full-Time MBA program.

*Please note that the Annual Tuition Fees, Rotman Ancillary Fees and the University Incidental Fees are set by the University each year and are subject to change. All amounts are shown in Canadian dollars.

Deadlines

Applications to the Full-Time MBA Program are accepted beginning in September of each year. Admissions decisions are made on a continuous basis throughout the year upon completion of a candidate's application file. The final deadline date in the annual application cycle is April 30. Applications will not be considered complete until all required elements are received. In order to ensure your best chance for entry, please submit your application as early as possible in the application cycle. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) should be written prior to the application deadline.

Please be aware that, as with many highly competitive programs, the class may become full before the final application deadline date. Therefore, while the final deadline date in the annual application cycle is April 30, it is highly recommended that applicants submit their completed applications as early as possible within the application cycle for the best chance of being admitted.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Applicants seeking an early admission decision who submit their applications by November 15 will be notified of a decision by January 15. Applicants who submit their applications by the second early decision deadline of February 1 will be notified of a decision by March 15.

While International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by November 15, applications will still be accepted until April 30. However, please consider the length of time it takes to be approved for a student visa when submitting your application for admission.

Get to Know the Rotman School

Building and class tours
If you’re in the Toronto area, we invite you to contact us to arrange a class visit or a tour of the building and its first-class facilities (depending on availability).

Student ambassadors
From a wide range of countries and backgrounds, these first and second year MBA student ambassadors are available via e-mail to provide insight and assistance to prospective and newly-admitted studentse available via e-mail to provide insight and assistance to prospective and newly-admitted students.

Recruitment events
The Rotman School’s admissions team attends MBA recruitment events in Toronto and around the world, providing applicants with the opportunity to learn about the Rotman MBA experience first-hand. Suitable applicants may also be asked to participate in an ‘interview’ (actually more of a friendly discussion). In 2009, Rotman admissions staff will visit 39 cities in 23 countries to meet candidates for the Rotman MBA. See the MBA World Tour 2009 for a list of cities and countries the admissions team will be visiting in the current year.

Laptop Requirements

Each Rotman student must own a laptop computer as an entrance requirement. This laptop must be able to connect to a wireless network. For details about the Rotman Laptop program, click here.

Additional Skill Requirements

The Rotman School strongly recommends that entering students have a solid foundation in undergraduate-level mathematics. Basic algebra is necessary and advanced algebra and basic calculus are desirable. It is assumed that students will have a good level of facility with word processing, the Internet, and spreadsheet programs. Students who feel they need upgrading in computer skills should consult the brochure for the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies.

Interpersonal skills and team-based competencies are attributes associated with successful managers that we value at the Rotman School. We specifically address skill development in these areas in our MBA programs. Although we recognize that skill development in these areas is a long-term process, we encourage successful applicants to the program to pursue courses, programs, and situations that will foster and sustain interpersonal skill development and team-based competencies.

Exemption Policy/Course Credits

No exemptions are granted for previously completed undergraduate or graduate course work.

Typical Living Expenses

The following is an estimate of the minimum funds a single student will need for living expenses for the first 12 months in Toronto:

Tuition (Domestic students) $35,320
Tuition (International students) $45,110
Textbooks $1,000
Laptop $1,600 – $2,000
Accommodation $8,000 – $12,000
Food $3,800
Personal Expenses $4,800
Public transportation $1,200
Utilities $1,200
Health Insurance (UHIP) for
International students $756
Total $56,915 – $71,866

Costs, which will vary by individual, are listed in Canadian dollars and based on
residency in downtown Toronto.

Housing

The University of Toronto offers residence accommodations for 3,300 undergraduate and graduate students on its St. George campus in downtown Toronto. Because demand exceeds supply, acceptance into the Rotman MBA Program does not guarantee a place in residence.

There are many alternatives to residence accommodation. These include independent residences and off-campus housing. For information regarding on-campus and off-campus housing, please contact the University of Toronto Housing Service at:

Koffler Student Services Centre
214 College Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A2
416-978-8045
www.housing.utoronto.ca

Accessibility Services: Special Services for the Disabled

Accessibility Services provides a liaison with academic and administrative departments, and off-campus agencies. The service provides advocacy and support for students with physical disabilities and health considerations, and incorporates a learning disability division which provides tutoring, counselling, and access to computer labs.

Facilities include provision of adaptive devices and equipment, on-campus transportation where appropriate, and alternative exam conditions for those who are eligible. Visit their website for details about their services. Accessibility Services is located at:

The Robarts Library
130 St. George Street
1st Floor (ground entrance off St. George)
North end of building next to the ATRC
Tel. 416-978-8060, TDD 416-978-1902
E-mail: disability.services@utoronto.ca
Website: www.accessibility.utoronto.ca

Students are encouraged to contact the office as soon as possible to make their needs known.