2023 |
Dr. Marcel Desautels, business leader, musician, philanthropist and supporter of Rotman School, passes away. |
2022 |
Rotman launches Purpose into Action: Academic Plan 2022-2027, a strategic roadmap for the next five years, as well as Fueling Purpose into Action, a fundraising campaign as part of U of T’s Defy Gravity campaign. |
2021 |
On July 1, 2021, Professor Susan Christoffersen appoionted the new dean of the School. |
2020 |
Tiff Macklem appointed Governor of the Bank of Canada. Professor Kenneth Corts becomes Interim Dean. |
2019 |
Launch of the new Rotman brand, focused on personal and professional transformation, and new brand tagline Here's Where It Changes.
Rotman dean Tiff Macklem confirmed for a second five-year term. |
2018 |
Introduction of several specialized master's programs - the Master of Management Analytics, the Master of Financial Risk Management- as well as the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting.
New partnership for the Rotman Global Executive MBA program is launched with Bocconi University’s SDA Bocconi School of Management. |
2016 |
Rotman Catalyst Fund is established with a $30-million gift from the Rotman family. |
2015 |
Joseph L. Rotman, entrepreneur, philanthropist and supporter of the Rotman School, passes away. |
2014 |
On July 3, 2014 Tiff Macklem begins his term as dean. |
2013 |
On December 5, Tiff Macklem, a leader in national and international financial systems, is named the new dean of the School. Macklem was formerly the senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada. |
2012 |
On May 1, 2012, the Rotman School opens the doors to an expanded facility, Rotman's South Wing. |
2008 |
The undergraduate Commerce program at the University of Toronto’s St. George campus announces its new name – Rotman Commerce – thanks to a $2.5-million gift from Sandra and Joseph Rotman.
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2007 |
The Province of Ontario announces $50 million in funding to the School for an expansion to provide space for a 50 per cent increase in the size of the School’s graduate programs.
The School introduces the 20-month, five-term Master of Finance program.
Marcel Desautels, founder, president and CEO of the Canadian Credit Management Foundation supports the ongoing initiatives of the Desautels Centre for Integrative Thinking with a gift of $10-million, bringing his total gifts to the Rotman School to $31 million.
The School receives a gift of $18 million from Sandra and Joseph Rotman.
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2005 |
The Rotman School receives a significant boost to Integrative Thinking and its mission to revolutionize business education with a $10-million gift from the Canadian Credit Management Foundation (CCMF) and its founder Marcel Desautels. |
2004 |
Rotman School completes a $4-million expansion with an addition to the 4th and 5th floors, providing space for faculty offices, meeting rooms, research and other offices.
A $10-million gift from Michael Lee-Chin establishes the AIC Institute for Corporate Citizenship at Rotman and pushes the U of T’s collective campaign over its $1-billion milestone.
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2000 |
$10-Million Gift establishes the Marcel Desautels Centre for Integrative Thinking.
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1998 |
Former management consultant Roger L. Martin is appointed Dean. A new vision and graphic identity are launched. |
1997 |
The Faculty of Management receives a $15 million donation from Sandra and Joseph Rotman to support its vision and goals. The gift is matched by U of T, creating a $30 million endowment fund. The School is renamed the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management in their honour. |
1995 |
The Joseph L. Rotman Centre for Management opens, establishing a new home for the Faculty of Management. |
1990 |
Establishment of the Business Information Centre, offering fee-based research to corporate clients. |
1986 |
The Faculty of Management Studies is renamed the Faculty of Management in 1986 under the leadership of Dean Roger Wolff. |
1983 |
Introduction of the first executive MBA. |
1972 |
The Faculty of Management officially established. John Crispo becomes the school's first dean. |
1968 |
Introduction of the PhD program. |
1960 |
The Institute becomes the School of Business and Warren Main takes over as director. |
1951 |
The Institute of Business Administration is founded, a predecessor of the School. |
1938 |
A Master of Commerce degree is introduced. |
1901 |
The University of Toronto begins offering undergraduate courses in management. |