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The decades ahead will no doubt be a time of great change. As emerging technologies like AI and robotics dazzle us with promise to reshape business and society as we know it, the air is charged with the potential of it all.
In this exciting, complex world, will you be ready to lead the future?
For graduates of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, the answer is a resounding yes. The master’s programmes at Rotman are designed to ensure that you’ll have the knowledge, experience, and confidence demanded by a world that never stops moving.
Everyone at Rotman shares a common goal: a drive for change. Whether that means changing direction in your own career, changing traditional thinking of well-established industries, or changing the world for the better, Rotman is where those willing to innovate, rethink conventions, and embrace the future can develop themselves as leaders of tomorrow.
No matter which stage of your career you may be at when you join Rotman, you’ll graduate with both the technical expertise and professional transformation you need to lead with vision, adaptability, and the ability to inspire others.
Rotman attracts people from a wide range of countries and backgrounds – a diversity only matched by its rich pool of business and political leaders as teachers, mentors and speakers. Source: University of Toronto
New frontiers, new leaders
Rotman is a global research and academic powerhouse, with a particularly strong reputation in the area of finance. With several research labs dedicated to innovation in trading, fintech, and data analytics, it’s no surprise that one big focus Rotman is now boldly taking on is finance modernisation — the transformation of the finance function within an organisation or society to make it more data-driven, efficient, and strategic. Think unified data models, centralised accounting systems, analytic automation, forecasting, and more.
It’s an exciting step forward. Technological change in the finance industry is now driven by artificial intelligence and other innovations, such as crypto/blockchain, risk management, policy and regulation, digital infrastructure, venture capital investment, and social impact.
“In a few short years, we went from talking big data, machine learning, and the ability to predict customer behaviour to talking about generative AI and the replacement of even high-skilled professionals with AI bots”, says Kenneth Corts, Professor, Economic Analysis and Policy, Marcel Desautels Chair in Entrepreneurship, Vice-Dean, Research, Strategy and Resources.
“You’ve got customers being more vocal, the competition for talent making labour more demanding about what to expect of an organisation, and all kinds of NGOs and social movements holding firms accountable in different ways.”
But what does this mean for future business leaders? In short, it’s no longer enough to have the usual skillset in financial analysis and expect to work only with established institutions. To thrive, you must understand new ways to create value by leveraging digital advancements to solve problems differently and lead in competitive marketplaces. It’s why Rotman has created the BMO Financial Group Finance Research and Trading Lab, where students practise turning up-to-the-second financial data into real-world decisions.
If you want to make an impact on the world, your success will depend on your ability to deploy modern business strategies with an evolved understanding of economics to make the most of emerging opportunities, such as in the pressing areas of climate risk, clean energy transition, and sustainability – an area that the University of Toronto has been ranked #1 in the world for a second consecutive year in a row, according to the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025.
“The rapid pace of technological advancements, shifting economic landscapes, and evolving societal expectations will demand leaders who are not only adaptable but also proactive in navigating these changes,” says Susan Christofferson, Dean of Rotman.
An education at Rotman promises exactly that. More than a classroom, you’ll be part of a transformative journey that maximises your personal and professional development potential.
Toronto is home to the headquarters of many organisations. Join Rotman and you’ll open up a world of networking and career opportunities with top employers. Source: University of Toronto
It’s by bridging theory and practice that you’ll gain resilience, adaptability, and the ability to navigate complex relationships.
Throughout the Rotman experience, you’ll finesse your communication and persuasion skills as you debate and discuss with world-leading researchers, top executives, and the emerging leaders in your cohort. In the Self-Development Lab, you’ll get critical feedback on your teamwork, interpersonal skills, and self-management. You’ll have the opportunity to immediately apply what you learn to the real world, through global consulting projects, advising local businesses, or even starting your own company.
As Christofferson notes, these are the “human skills” you’ll need “to develop strong and resilient teams that are going to be more critical than ever in navigating complex organisational dynamics arising as companies incorporate new technological advances and face shifts in the geopolitical landscape.”
In other words, it’s what will set you up to lead the future.
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