The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events Specialist
November 22, 2023
6 weeks, online
4-6 hours/week
Our participants tell us that taking this program together with their colleagues helps to share common language and accelerate impact.
We hope you find the same. Special pricing is available for groups.
The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistThe Ontario Student Assistance Program is offering financial assistance to Ontario residents.
To learn more about OSAP, please refer to this Financial Aid Page.
The Rotman School of Management has introduced MBA Essentials, a virtual e-learning program, an interactive and fastgrowing approach to enhanced business education, to equip you with the knowledge and insight to make strategic and operational decisions in any industry.
The virtual e-learning program will enable you to:
Compare and contrast the economic recessions in 2008 and 2020, and learn about recovery patterns. Identify opportunities for change in your organization based on macroeconomic trends.
Understand the basics of capital markets, the role of accounting, and the purpose of financial reporting. Learn to evaluate financial statements, and apply knowledge of financial reporting to real-world cases.
Examine the importance of financial markets and learn how they enable and discipline corporations. Understand how companies make investment decisions, and appraise a finance project based on the four investment decision rules.
Define strategy and learn about strategic decisions that determine how companies are positioned in the market. Explore the levers of competitive advantage and change management, and examine ways to implement change in your organization.
Assimilate the core concepts of marketing and the strategies that lead to growth. Recognize the importance of marketing, especially in developed economies and commoditized marketplaces. Examine marketing strategies that would lead to growth in your own organization.
Identify the distinction between diversity and inclusion, and learn about equality, equity and justice. Recognize the gaps between intentions and actions, and develop an action plan for behavioural change to remedy diversity and inclusion problems in your organization.
Compare and contrast the economic recessions in 2008 and 2020, and learn about recovery patterns. Identify opportunities for change in your organization based on macroeconomic trends.
Define strategy and learn about strategic decisions that determine how companies are positioned in the market. Explore the levers of competitive advantage and change management, and examine ways to implement change in your organization.
Understand the basics of capital markets, the role of accounting, and the purpose of financial reporting. Learn to evaluate financial statements, and apply knowledge of financial reporting to real-world cases.
Assimilate the core concepts of marketing and the strategies that lead to growth. Recognize the importance of marketing, especially in developed economies and commoditized marketplaces. Examine marketing strategies that would lead to growth in your own organization.
Examine the importance of financial markets and learn how they enable and discipline corporations. Understand how companies make investment decisions, and appraise a finance project based on the four investment decision rules.
Identify the distinction between diversity and inclusion, and learn about equality, equity and justice. Recognize the gaps between intentions and actions, and develop an action plan for behavioural change to remedy diversity and inclusion problems in your organization.
Recorded Video Lessons
Interactive Learning
Try-It Activities
Assignments
Peer Discussion Groups
Knowledge Checks
Open Q&A
Live Webinar
This virtual e-learning program is designed for professionals and entrepreneurs seeking structured management training.
Walid Hejazi
Scott Liao
Simon Ashbourne
Sonia K. Kang
Walid Hejazi
Academic Director Associate Professor, International Business
Walid Hejazi teaches macro and global economics in the MBA and Executive MBA programs. He has researched, advised, and published extensively on topics related to international trade and foreign investment. He has been an advisor to the Canadian government and has testified many times before parliamentary and Senate committees on global competitiveness. He is currently working on a series of studies that shed light on the competitiveness and productivity of Canadian firms. Hejazi has developed a successful MBA program in Islamic Finance, the first of its kind in Canada. He has delivered lectures in over 30 countries.
Hejazi has a Ph.D. and an M.A. from the University of Toronto and a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario.
Scott Liao
Professor, Accounting Director, Research Resources and Communication
Scott Liao has been researching and teaching financial accounting with a focus on banking and data analytics for more than 12 years. His research interests include banking regulation, agency problems in debt markets, and the economic consequences of financial reporting and disclosure. He has published papers in leading journals such as The Journal of Accounting and Economics, The Accounting Review, Contemporary Accounting Research and Management Science. He is an editor at Contemporary Accounting Research, at the International Journal of Accounting.
Liao has a Ph.D. from Ohio State University as well as an M.B.A. and a B.S. from National Taiwan University in Taipei.
Simon Ashbourne
Adjunct Professor, Marketing Partner, The Marketplace Capabilities Group Inc
Simon Ashbourne has over 25 years of consulting experience across the consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and retail industry segments. His focus areas are strategic planning, brand and customer portfolio planning, pricing strategy, and sales-resource deployment. Ashbourne has been a part-time faculty member and an award-winning instructor at The Rotman School of Management since 2002. He develops and teaches both marketing and global marketing courses at the Executive MBA level.
Ashbourne has an M.B.A. in Marketing and Finance (joint major) from the University of Toronto and a B.A. in Modern Languages from the University of Nottingham in UK.
Sonia K. Kang
Canada Research Chair in Identity, Diversity and Inclusion Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour and HR Management in the Department of Management at the University of Toronto, Mississauga Chief Scientist, BEAR Centre (Behavioural Economics in Action at Rotman) Faculty Research Fellow, Rotman Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE)
Sonia K. Kang’s research explores the challenges and opportunities involved in social issues based on identity, diversity, and inclusion. She takes a novel approach to studying the issues by harnessing the power of behavioural insights and organizational design. Her research also focuses on ways to disrupt systems, processes and structures that block the path towards diversity and inclusion for individuals, organizations and the society at large. Kang’s research paper “Whitened Resumes” has won two Best Paper awards and was ranked No. 3 on the Financial Times’ global top 100 list of Business School Research with Social Impact (February 2020).
Kang has a Ph.D. and an M.A. from the University of Toronto and a B.S. from the University of Alberta.
Upon successful completion of the six-week virtual e-learning program, you’ll earn a digital certificate of completion from the Rotman School of Management. This virtual e-learning program counts toward a Rotman Excellence in Executive Leadership Certificate.
Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Rotman School of Management.
The Ontario Student Assistance Program is now offering funding for micro-credentials, including Rotman Executive Programs. This new resource is part of Ontario’s micro-credentials strategy, helping learners access more opportunities to train or upskill for in-demand jobs through loans and grants. This funding is available for Ontario residents only with additional requirements.
Learn about OSAP funding for Ontario residents as well as the full details of the program by downloading our brochure.
After reviewing the information on the program landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the program brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this program is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated program advisor will follow-up with you very shortly.
Some programs do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the program landing page, as well as in the program brochure. If you are uncertain about program prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at the ID mentioned above.
Note that, unless otherwise stated on the program web page, all programs are taught in English and proficiency in English is required.
More than 50 percent of our participants are from outside the United States. Class profiles vary from one cohort to the next, but, generally, our online certificates draw a highly diverse audience in terms of professional experience, industry, and geography — leading to a very rich peer learning and networking experience.
Check back to this program web page or email us to inquire if future program dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
We have designed this program to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities including:
The program is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on program activities.
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.
All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course.
A dedicated program support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the program. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life.
This program is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programs include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the program brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific program requirements.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.
The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the program, once grading is complete.
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
No, there is no alumni status granted for this program. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the program brochure.
You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and program materials for 12 months following the program start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts.
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access program content from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.
Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the program without missing any of the core program material or learnings.
The program fee is noted at the top of this program web page and usually referenced in the program brochure as well.
Yes, you can do the bank remittance in the program currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your program advisor, or email us for details.
Yes! Please email us with the details of the program you are interested in, and we will assist you.
Please email us your invoicing requirements and the specific program you’re interested in enrolling in.
Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the program fee in installments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.
Please connect with us via email for assistance.
You may request a full refund within seven days of your payment or 14 days after the published start date of the program, whichever comes later. If your enrollment had previously been deferred, you will not be entitled to a refund. Partial (or pro-rated) refunds are not offered. All withdrawal and refund requests should be sent to admissions@emeritus.org.
After the published start date of the program, you have until the midpoint of the program to request to defer to a future cohort of the same program. A deferral request must be submitted along with a specified reason and explanation. Cohort changes may be made only once per enrollment and are subject to availability of other cohorts scheduled at our discretion. This will not be applicable for deferrals within the refund period, and the limit of one deferral per enrollment remains. All deferral requests should be sent to admissions@emeritus.org.
Flexible payment options available.