Rotman School of Management is a part of the University of Toronto and is highly recognized across the globe for its MBA courses. There are several programs for working professionals to choose apart from the Full-Time MBA program, including the Morning and Evening MBA, Master of Finance, Global Executive MBA, One-Year Executive MBA, Master of Management Analytics, Master of Financial Risk Management, and the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting. 

Admission applications to Rotman School of Management for the upcoming session opens in August and September 2021. The school has a stringent admissions policy and applicants are required to have competitive scores. MBA class of 2022 reported students had an average of 4 years of work experience and a 670 GMAT score. The average GPA of the class was reported as 3.5 (87-89%, B+ grade). It is suggested that those planning to get admission with Rotman School of Management aim at beating these average scores instead of merely fulfilling the minimum requirement.

Why Rotman School of Management?

• Top ranking business school in Canada and recognized globally for its employer reputation. 
• Rotman offers highly affordable MBA programs as compared to US top b-schools.
• Four million CAD assistance through various scholarships, fellowships, and more. 
•  MBA graduates experience a salary hike of 77% after completion of their degrees.

Admission requirements

We take a ‘whole picture’ approach to applications, giving equal weight to grades, professional achievements, interpersonal skills and leadership potential.

We believe that exposure to a rich variety of viewpoints makes for a superior learning experience, and pride ourselves on building diverse classes of exceptional individuals.

The program uses a rigorous set of admission criteria, based on a combination of academic ability, interpersonal skills, employment credentials and more.

Admission criteria

The following basic criteria are used in assessing applicants. Due to the competitive nature of admissions to the program, successful candidates tend to exceed the minimum requirements.

Minimum admission requirements:

• 5+ years of full-time work experience
• 2+ years of mid-to-senior management experience (people, project or budget management)
• Recognized undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Successful completion of the GMAT/GRE or the equivalent Rotman EDT test
• Current full-time employment
• English language proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS score required for non-English language degrees

Note: To qualify for the program, you’re advised to arrange your work schedules and personal and professional responsibilities to allow you to complete the necessary class-work and self-study. You will be required to obtain your employer’s consent for the time you will spend away from work. Some students also request financial support from their employers in exchange for increased corporate performance. Please contact gemba@rotman.utoronto.ca for further guidance.

How to Apply

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Getting accepted into the Rotman Full-Time MBA program

At Rotman, we look for intellectually curious individuals with high potential for leadership and professional achievement. Are you the right fit? Take some time to review our application requirements, deadlines, and policies so you know when and how to best prepare your application.

Application process

We offer acceptance to the Rotman Full-Time MBA program through several admissions rounds. Admissions decisions are made by the decision date published for the round during which you submit your application. Apply as early as possible to ensure your best chance for acceptance and scholarships awards. 

Please be aware that admission to Rotman is competitive, and the class may fill before the final application deadline date. Therefore, while the final deadline date in the application cycle is April 25, 2022, it is highly recommended that you submit your completed application as early as possible within the application cycle for the best chance of being admitted. 

Applications will not be considered complete until all required elements are received. The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) should be written prior to the application deadline.

NOTE: You do not need to wait until an application deadline to submit your application! We process applications as soon as they are received. The benefit of submitting by a deadline is the corresponding guaranteed decision date. You will receive one of three initial notifications: invitation to interview, waitlist offer or denial of admission. However, when an application arrives between deadlines we begin assessing it within days, and a decision is typically reached in 8 weeks or less. There is no downside to submitting your application between deadlines. This can be a nice option for candidates who have had an unexpected delay impact their ability to exactly meet a deadline. We encourage you to submit as soon as your application is ready.

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“Before diving into the application process, take a moment to zoom out and understand the specific ways that you stand out. We all have unique answers and it is important that they are clear throughout your application.”

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Application deadlines

NEW THIS YEAR: We are moving to a new admissions database over the summer. We will be accepting applications for the Full-Time MBA Class of 2024 (starting in September 2022) beginning on August 9, 2021.

To help ensure an easy transition, we will be extending our Early Round deadline to September 3, 2021 (decision by October 15, 2021). We ask that if you have your application ready before August 9th, please wait until our new application portal is launched after August 9th to create your profile and start your application. 

The application cycle for the Full-Time MBA Class of 2024 starting in September 2022 opens on August 9, 2021. 

• Early Round: September 3, 2021 (Decision by October 15, 2021)
• Round 1: October 4, 2021 (Decision by December 10, 2021)
• Round 2: January 10, 2022 (Decision by March 11, 2022)
• Round 3: March 7, 2022* (Decision by April 29, 2022)
• Round 4: April 25, 2022** (Decision by June 3, 2022)

* To be considered for specific Combined Program awards we advise applicants to the JD/MBA, MGA/MGA, Skoll/MBA and Pharma/MBA Programs to apply by the Round Two deadline. 

** All international applicants (excluding US Citizens) are highly encouraged to apply by Round Three in order to ensure ample time for visa processing after accepting the offer of admission. Introduce YourselfStart your application today

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What we look for

We seek ambitious people with high potential for success. Our admitted students stand out by doing interesting things with their personal and professional lives — everyone from Olympic athletes to professional poker players. We believe that exposure to a rich diversity of viewpoints makes for a superior learning experience, and pride ourselves on building a diverse class of exceptional individuals who will go on to make the School proud as professionals and alumni.

We welcome you to connect with our admissions team well before you start your application so we can help you showcase your best qualities, regardless of your academic or professional background.

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“Rotman is one of the most innovative players in management education in the world.”

—John Byrne, Editor-in-Chief, Poets and Quants, Founder of BusinessWeek Business School Rankings

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Class profile

The Rotman Full-Time MBA program attracts top talent from around the world with an incredibly diverse range of professional and academic backgrounds. Every individual we admit to the program has been chosen to contribute their unique experiences and perspectives to broaden and enrich the Rotman MBA experience.

Application requirements

1. Undergraduate Degree

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, with a final year average of at least mid-B from a recognized university.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the final year of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. 
• If you studied outside of Canada, use the International Degree Equivalencies site to calculate your GPA.
• Once you are admitted, we require your official transcript sent directly from each institution where you earned a degree. Take a look at our Transcript Guide to make sure you meet official transcript requirements.

You do not need to submit official transcripts to apply. All applicants upload scanned transcripts at the time of application. If you are admitted, you will need to submit official transcript sent directly from each institution where you earned a degree to enroll. All offers of admission are conditional until the receipt and verification of official transcripts and degree certifications.

Note: University of Toronto alumni and current students who have a transcript on ROSI do not have to submit an official transcript to our office. Please include your student number in the online application.

. GMAT or GRE Score

• There is no minimum GMAT requirement. 
• For average GMAT score and undergrad GPA, please see our class profile. 
• If you choose to take the GRE, you can use the GRE Comparison Table for Business Schools to calculate your equivalent GMAT score.
• You can register for GMAT at mba.com and familiarize yourself with the test by viewing these free sample questions and practice tests, though we do not endorse any particular GMAT prep source and we encourage you to do your own research.  
• Official score must be sent. Rotman’s Full-Time MBA test codes are:
  GMAT: BTDKS98
  GRE: 0853
• GMAT requirement is waived for applicants who have passed all 3 Levels of the CFA designation. Please request from the CFA confirmation of your CFA level 3 pass, which can be sent via email to mba@rotman.utoronto.ca.

 Work Experience

A minimum of two years of full-time work experience is required except for those who are applying for joint and combined degrees. For average work experience, please see our class profile.  

We highly recommend that you use an MBA format to draft your resume. Our Rotman resume template can be downloaded here. 

English Language Proficiency

One of the following:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized English language university
   
• TOEFL iBT (internet based test) score of 100 overall, with a minimum of 22 on speaking and writing. The Rotman MBA TOEFL test code is 8696. Please note: due to COVID-19, we are temporarily accepting the TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition Test.  
• IELTS score of 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component . The IELTS test is available in two test formats: Academic or General Training. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking modules. It is the Reading and Writing components that differ. The Academic version of IELTS measures English language proficiency needed for an academic, higher learning environment. This is the format that is required for an application to the University of Toronto. After you have taken the test, please arrange with the testing agency to send your score electronically to the Rotman School of Management. There is no need to send a paper score sheet.
• Grade B from Academic English Level 60 at the University of Toronto English Language Program is acceptable in terms of meeting the English facility requirement.

Note: Students in India and Pakistan do not require further proof of English language proficiency if they have graduated from an English-language university.

Application Deadlines

DEADLINE	DECISION BY
Early Round:
September 3, 2021	October 15, 2021
Round 1:
October 4, 2021	December 10, 2021
Round 2:
January 10, 2022	March 11, 2022
Round 3:
March 7, 2022	April 29, 2022
Round 4:
April 25, 2022	June 3, 2022