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Rotman- SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA

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Leadership is changing. In an interconnected world, the future of management belongs to those who embrace an outlook that transcends limits and crosses borders. To meet this challenge, our two business schools have built on their strengths to create a new MBA for a world without boundaries.

The Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) is offered by the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto in Canada, and the SDA Bocconi School of Management at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. Students earn two credentials: an MBA from the University of Toronto and a Global Executive MBA from SDA Bocconi University.

The Rotman-SDA Bocconi GEMBA blends each school’s focus on inquiry, innovation and impact with a new, global approach to leadership. We've designed an inclusive and challenging MBA delivered across four continents that gives you the knowledge, agility and global mindset you need to transform your future.

Because the program attracts such an exceptional group of managers and executives, you will develop a network of professionals from across organizations, sectors, countries and cultural backgrounds, building relationships that will extend far beyond graduation.

The Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA will transform the way you think, network and do business. We welcome you to join us and unlock your full leadership potential on the international stage.

University of Toronto ranks:

SDA Bocconi ranks:

Leadership on the global stage

In Europe

#66

In Europe

# 88

Universitiesin the World

2121

Truly global, distinctly personal. Hosted in international business hubs, the Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global Executive MBA combines the perspectives and thought leadership of two top business schools. It’s a transformative program with a highly personalized focus on leadership development.

World University Rankings, 2019— Times Higher Education

Tiff MacklemDean, Rotman School of Management

Giuseppe SodaDean,SDA Bocconi School of Management

European Business School Rankings 2018 — Financial Times

QS EMBA Rankings 2019— TopMBA.com

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MBA in Canada

#11— Financial Times, 2019

Milan

San Francisco

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Two respected schools. Seven dynamic cities. Over 18 months, gain a truly global and distinctly personal leadership outlook. Make a transformative impact on the way you think, lead and do business internationally.

Why the Rotman-SDA Bocconi Global EMBA

University of Toronto and the Rotman SchoolEstablished in 1827, the University of Toronto is a centre of academic excellence. It is recognized worldwide as Canada’s pre-eminent research university, a reputation that adds tremendous value to your MBA.

SDA Bocconi School of ManagementEstablished in 1971, SDA Bocconi is Italy’s leading school of management and one of the top-ranked in Europe.** It is part of Università Bocconi, a research university of international standing in business, economics and law. A trailblazer in business education, the school is committed to attracting international talent and strengthening its reputation as a global centre for innovation.

TorontoThe Rotman School is located in downtown Toronto, the fourth largest city and the second largest financial centre in North America, and often described as 'the most multicultural city in the world'. The area has one of the world's top startup ecosystems, with a concentration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, and quantum computing startups.

Milan: A Gateway to EuropeThe school is located in the heart of Milan, Italy’s entrepreneurial, industrial and financial centre. Synonymous with style, taste and innovation, Milan offers a wealth of global connections and opportunities, combining cultural heritage and creativity with a forward-looking, business-oriented approach. Milan is world-renowned for its culture, fashion, design, food and the art of living.

* Subject to change** Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Economist, Forbes

Key program features

kOffered by two leading business schools in North America and Europe.

kExperience business and new thinking in 7 of the world’s most dynamic cities: Toronto, Milan, Mumbai, San Francisco, Copenhagen, Shanghai and São Paulo*.

kContinue to work while you study.

kApply the strategies and insights you've learned to make a transformational impact immediately at work.

kBlended program delivery combines classroom and on-site time with online learning over 18 months.

kGrow your international network.

kTruly global, distinctly personal leadership development.

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The Rotman School attracts leaders with high potential for achievement. As a student, you develop a powerful network of peers that will help you succeed long after graduation.

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"This is an immersive program that provides the tools for reflection and developing your best self. Every module provides opportunities to build cross-cultural awareness and acceptance."

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Keith Monrose, gemba '19Dean, Mohawk College

Previous role:Senior Director Health, Telus (Toronto)

“The Global Executive MBA program offered everything I was looking for in an MBA program: diversity, top talent and global exposure with a proven leadership focus.“

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Karina Cheplinger, gemba ‘18 Senior Manager, Global Banking Operations, Scotiabank

Previous role: Senior Manager, Procurement, Scotiabank

“The courses, guest speakers and local site visits are highly impactful. There is no better experience than getting your education while seeing the world.”

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Sarah Power, gemba ‘19Client Director, Industry Lead, IBM Canada

Previous role: Client Executive, Insurance Industry Focus, IBM Canada

“Career services is a hidden gem at Rotman. It is highly personalized: from reviewing your resume, discussing your career goals to providing feedback on how to grow as an effective leader.”

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Carole Chen, gemba '20Pharmacy Manager, Rexall Pharmacy Group

Previous role:District Manager, Eastern Canada Rexall Health Solutions

“Choosing the Global EMBA was one of my best decisions. I am happier, stronger, and more focused because of this journey.“

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Arta Beikzadeh, gemba ‘19Founder and DirectorSustainable Assurance Solutions, Sydney, Australia

Previous role:Business Assurance Manager, Ethical Sourcing and Social Compliance, DQS Australia New Zealand

"Mastering the Global EMBA while having a baby has not only deepened friendships with my colleagues, but taught me to be more efficient, playful and visionary, all of which were crucial learnings for the establishment of my own legal practice in Austria."

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Eva Maria Baumgartner, gemba ‘16 Attorney at Law, Austrian Chamber of LawyersLecturer and Faculty Council Member, Faculty of Law, Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria

Previous role:Lawyer, WKK Law, Vienna, Austria

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Learn from globally-focused faculty who can offer guidance, act as mentors and open doors to new opportunities. Engage with corporate leaders who share their firsthand insights into global business challenges.

Expand your impact through study tours and site visits that allow you to engage with the companies and institutions shaping the world economy.

Share insightswith thought leaders

Beyond theclassroom

“A Global Executive MBA equips future leaders to manage global challenges: an indispensable prerequisite to prosper with your organization and reinforce your career development.”

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Ferdinando PennarolaSDA Bocconi School of ManagementGEMBA DirectorAssociate Professor, Department of Management and Technology, Bocconi University Faculty Member, SDA Bocconi Asia Center, Mumbai (India)

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rotman school of management faculty:

Anne BowersAssociate Professor of Strategic Management

Research interests include how classification systems shape market outcomes and organizational performance.

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Alexander DyckProfessor of Finance and Economic Analysis and PolicyManulife Financial Chair in Financial Services

Research interests include corporate governance, corporate finance, corporate social responsibility, regulation, privatization and taxation.

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Jia Lin XieMagna Professor of ManagementProfessor of Organizational Behaviour and HR Management

Research focuses on employees and their work environment, cross-cultural management, and organizational behaviour in China.

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sda bocconi school of management faculty:

Carlo AltomonteAssociate Professor, Dept. of Policy Analysis and Public Management, Bocconi University

Research interests include the theory of economic integration and the political economy of globalization.

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Angela Kate PettinicchioAssistant Professor, Dept. of Accounting, Bocconi University

Research interests include financial reporting, auditing and earnings management.

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Leonardo Caporarello Professor of Practice of Leadership, Organization and Human Resources, SDA Bocconi

Research interests include organizational behavior. Specialization in Leadership and Negotiation, Harvard Law School

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Global site visitsA highlight of the program are site visits that take place during each module. Integrated into the program curriculum, the modules provide you with the opportunity to network with senior level executives, experience how companies do business around the world and develop a well-rounded overview of different countries in the global economy.

Past modules have included site visits to regional headquarters of international firms, to rural areas to understand the role of NGOs in co-creating value, and to innovation hubs around the world.

“The highlight of my Rotman experience was working on a joint-course practicum on sustainability and corporate strategy — and presenting recommendations for global expansion to a local business during an overseas module.”

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James Rutherford, gemba ‘19 Associate, DIALOG

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Expand your global understanding and business skills — and your personal horizons as a future leader — in this unique 18-month program spanning seven cities on four continents.

Programschedule

Module 1, 10: Milan

Module 5 (Electives)Milan: July 12-16, 2021 and/or Toronto: Aug. 9-14, 2021

Module 2, 9: TorontoModule 3: MumbaiModule 4: San Francisco

Module 6: Copenhagen

Module 7: ShanghaiModule 8: São Paulo

Note: Dates and locations are subject to change.

“It has never been more important to build bridges across nations and business communities rather than erect barriers. I’ve worked with my colleagues in Italy and Canada to design a program for this emerging world and its leaders.”

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Brian GoldenRotman School of Management

Vice-Dean, MBA ProgramsAcademic Director, GEMBAProfessor of Strategic ManagementSandra Rotman Chair in Health Sector Strategy at the University of Toronto and the University Health Network

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The program will change the way you think, network and do business in some of the world’s key markets. Build a network of international contacts, learn invaluable tools to advance your career, and gain the ability to tackle the global business challenges of the future.

Programstructure

Program delivery

10 residential modulesThe program is built around ten residential modules. These take place at the Rotman School, at SDA Bocconi, and on the campuses of our international affiliate academic partners, providing in-depth local perspectives on global management. Each module consists of multiple courses, and includes lectures, team discussions, and other dynamic, real-time learning opportunities.

Site visits, networking, guest speakers, and moreClassroom time is interspersed with company visits, discussions with top executives, networking events and guest speakers, allowing you to enrich and apply your local learning. Evenings are for group projects, individual assignments and time to explore the local culture and cities.

Online, self-paced learningSome on-line learning takes place between modules as you prepare for the next set of courses, with study materials delivered a month or two before class begins. This is also the time to complete assignments and team deliverables, participate in review sessions and write exams.

What you will learnThe curriculum, which includes 24 courses plus electives, will deepen your grasp of business fundamentals such as finance and accounting, while building your knowledge and skills for the new global economy. All courses are taught in English.

You’ll benefit from our schools’ leadership in areas such as design thinking and analytics. You'll also develop more inclusive ways of working, including partnering strategies, building cooperative networks, breaking down institutional barriers, appreciating diverse mental models and working across cultures. And you’ll gain insights into industries and sectors where our schools have special expertise: for example, fintech at Rotman and luxury brands at SDA Bocconi.

Module 1 | Milan R Business Operations R Accounting 1: International Accounting R Leveraging Diverse Teams RMarketing

Module 2 | Toronto R Economics 1: Microeconomics RQuantitative Reasoning for Management R Leading People in Organizations R Leadership Development Practicum

Module 3 | Mumbai R Finance: Financial Markets and Institutions R Entrepreneurship (in India)

Module 4 | San Francisco R Creating Value through Acquisitions and Private Equity R Business Design Practicum

Module 5 | Milan or Toronto R 2 electives (students may choose electives offered in select partner schools)

Module 6 | Copenhagen R Strategy 1: Global Strategic Management R Accounting 2: Performance Management and Control

Module 7 | Shanghai R Finance: Corporate Finance R International Business RNegotiations

Module 8 | São Paulo R Sustainability Strategy R The Business Environment: Ethics

Module 9 | Toronto R Strategic Change and Implementation R Strategy 2: Corporate Strategy R Leadership Development Practicum

Module 10 | Milan R Corporate Governance R Business Analytics RManaging Innovation R Leadership Development Practicum

Note: Courses, course names, locations and schedule are subject to change.

Personal leadership development plan Create and follow through on a personalized plan that defines your success.

Leadership assessment Heighten self-awareness and understand your skills with assessments throughout the program.

1:1 coaching conversations Explore and focus attention on your strengths and weaknesses with your executive coach.

Team effectiveness Gain knowledge and experience of group dynamics, and the actions for success as a high-performing team.

Leadership retreat Take a courageous step toward achieving personal and professional transformation in this experiential, off-site workshop.

Rotman speaker series Share in the real-world insights and inspirational stories of thought leaders.

Mastery sessions Build on the core leadership curriculum with workshops on topics from “Resilience and the Neuroscience of Leadership” to “Psychology of Self-Management.”

Career services Succeed through a suite of services designed to build career strategies for high-achieving professionals.

Become a powerful leader with the Rotman integrated leadership framework. Through a cycle of a personal development plan, one-on-one coaching and experiential learning, develop your strengths and achieve your full career potential.

Leadership: develop your true career potential

“The Global Executive MBA program is a game changer. The level of introspection required to progress and its personal leadership development component was what l needed to gain confidence in my capacities and realize my full potential."

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Renaud Jacquemart, gemba ‘19 Director, Strategy and Business Development, BioVectra and CEO Omnium Global Consulting

Previous role: Director, Project Office, Batavia Biosciences (Netherlands, USA, HK)

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Application deadlines

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis

Tip: The earlier you apply, the greater your chance for an entrance award.

How to apply

Please email your resume. A member of the admissions team will contact you to discuss next steps.

Contact us

Meet one-on-one with our admissions team or if you have questions, we invite you to contact us:

Email: gemba@rotman.utoronto.ca

Phone:416.946.3022

Web: www.rotman.utoronto.ca/GEMBA

To learn more about our partner SDA Bocconi School of Management, visit www.sdabocconi.it/en

Program website: www.sdabocconi.it/gemba

Rotman School of ManagementUniversity of Toronto105 St. George StreetToronto, ON, Canada M5S 3E6

Admission and next steps

What we look for

R5+ years of full-time work experience R 2+ years of mid-to-senior management experience (people, project or budget management) RRecognized undergraduate degree or equivalent R English language proficiency: acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score required for non-English-language degrees

Admission criteria*

Globalexperience

Leadershipexperience

Professionalachievement

Communication skills

Entrance awards up to $25,000 are available to all applicants. Awards are based on exceptional merit above the minimum admission criteria.

The Rotman School of Management and/or SDA Bocconi School of Management reserves the right to make any changes to the contents of this brochure without notice (including, but not limited to, rules, curriculum, courses, fees, admission requirements, and application deadlines).

The fee includes:

RTuition RCore course materials R Accommodation in modules outside of Toronto and Milan RSelected class-day meals

Student is responsible for:

RTravel visas RTravel expenses RAccommodation in Toronto and Milan R Incidentals

Tuition fees

Financing

RSuccessful completion of the GMAT/GRE or the equivalent Rotman Executive MBA Diagnostic Test (EDT) R Current full-time employment

*For more details and non-standard entry requirements, please visit our website.

$100,000 USD* (for 2019 entry year)

*Please note that all fees are set annually and are subject to change.

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