Rotman's Gender Analytics: Inclusive Product and Service Innovation will give you the tools you need to develop and launch more inclusive products and services, which will help you reach broader markets, grow market share and avoid unintended product or reputational risks.
In this executive program, you will learn to combine three skillsets—business analytics, design thinking, and inclusive leadership—to uncover hidden opportunities for innovation using an intersectional gender lens.
During the program, you will develop fluency in concepts related to gender and other intersecting identities, and see how applying these analytically can uncover exciting new insights for your market. We’re flipping the script and bringing the DEI conversation to product and service design.
Gender Analytics stands out by emphasizing practical implementation and not just academic theory. Our course content empowers you to apply your newfound knowledge directly to your organization. You will also benefit from online discussions with a strong network of like-minded professionals across different industries and sectors.
Program Experience
Dive into cutting-edge research on topics that are at the forefront of the current corporate landscape, equipping you to lead inclusive innovation and setting yourself up for career growth. By exploring proven approaches and myth-busting insights, you will acquire the expertise necessary to see the world through more inclusive lenses and make better-informed decisions. Discover the leadership skills you need to engage and motivate your teams toward novel business opportunities and innovation using Gender Analytics.
What you'll learn
Each module will take approximately 8-10 hours to complete.
Module 1: Basics of Gender Analytics
Develop fluency in the key concepts, including language associated with gender identity and intersectionality, and learn how these can impact the success or risks of new products and services
Module 2: Data collection and analysis for inclusive analytics
Develop respectful and ethical approaches for collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data that is disaggregated by gender and other intersecting identities
Module 3: Design thinking for Gender Analytics
Learn the key principles of human-centered design and how to apply design thinking to create, prototype and test innovative and inclusive products and services
Module 4: Transformational leadership
See how to use Gender Analytics to create opportunities for organizational transformation and how to create buy-in from internal and external relevant parties
Change-making learning.
Rotman’s Gender Analytics will serve as your compass on an in-depth professional journey. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with skills and perspectives to emerge as an influential leader, capable of harnessing intersectional gender-based insights to cultivate innovative business opportunities. During this course, you'll actively participate in pragmatic, interactive exercises—including the development of your own project workplan—enabling you to directly implement your newfound knowledge in real-world business situations.
Rotman Executive Programs faculty and special guest speakers are known for their ability to translate the latest research into practical applications using the best teaching techniques. Industry leaders also contribute to our programs by bringing the most up-to-date best practices and a wealth of real-world experience.
This program is eligible for OSAP. Visit our Financial Assistance page to learn more about the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for Micro-credentials, including resources on eligibility requirements and the enrolment process.
Amplify your impact.
Organizations that develop the potential of their team and provide opportunities for growth create a more curious, innovative, and engaged workforce. Have a group of 15 or more interested in this program? Please contact Magda Tarczynska at magda.tarczynska@rotman.utoronto.ca for more information on organizational group training.
Technical Requirements
This program will be delivered over Quercus. Quercus is the University of Toronto’s name for our Learning Management Engine which is powered by Canvas. Information on Canvas supported browsers can be found here.
For best performance, we recommend only accessing Quercus using the latest two release versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. While the Canvas/Quercus support page linked above lists other compatible browsers, we strongly advise against using Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge and Safari. There are known issues with these browsers.
Canvas Operates on Windows 10 or higher or Mac OS X 10.14 or higher is recommended. For effective performance, a minimum internet speed of 512kbps is required. For more information read: What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas?
Application Process
Before beginning the application process, please review the application policies and note the following exception for the Rotman Gender Analytics program: Deferral requests for this program are not accepted. Participants are required to adhere to the refund policy and enroll in the next available program offering. To apply, complete the online application form.
Participant Notification Process
Participants will receive a notice of admission within 5 business days of receipt of a completed application and fee. One week before the course, you will receive your log-in information. If you anticipate any challenges in completing the program requirements, please contact us as soon as possible.
Payment
Payments can be made online. Applicants will be redirected to a secure online payment website after completion of the application form. If you require alternative payment options, please email ep.admissions@rotman.utoronto.ca. This program is not eligible for discounts.