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International Exchange Program

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Agenda

International Exchange Program

• Overview• Partner Schools• When To Go• Eligibility, Application & Selection Process• Cost• Course Selection & Requirements• Pre-departure & While Away• Discussion

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Overview

Benefit to Students

• Gain international experience;• Develop an international network; • Meet personal, academic, and/or professional goals

Opportunity to study abroad for one term: summer, fall or spring 22 partner schools available Generally 2 spaces per school but may be more or less depending on

balance

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Partner SchoolsAsia

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) – Hong Kong, CHINA

Honk Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) –Hong Kong, CHINA

Tsinghua University – Beijing, CHINA

China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) – Shanghai, CHINA

Fudan University – Shanghai, CHINA

National University of Singapore – SINGAPORE

National Taiwan University - TAIWAN

Europe

ESSEC Business School – Paris, FRANCE

SDA Bocconi – Milan, ITALY

WHU Beisheim School of Management – Vallendar, GERMANY0

European Business School (EBS) – Oestrich-Winkel,GERMANY

RSM Erasmus – Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS

Instituto de Empresa – Madrid, SPAIN

University of St. Gallen – St. Gallen, SWITZERLAND

Manchester Business School – Manchester, UK0

London Business School – London

Australia

Australian Graduate School of Management(AGSM) – Sydney, AUSTRALIA

Melbourne Business School (MBS) - Melbourne,AUSTRALIA

South Africa

University of Cape Town – Cape Town, AFRICA

IndiaIndian School of Business – Hyderabad, INDIA

Latin AmericaInstituto Technologico y de Studios Superiores de Monterrey(ITESM) - Monterrey, MEXICO

Middle EastLeon Recanati Graduate School of Business – Tel Aviv, ISRAEL

Full-Time 2011 Morning/Evening 2011 Morning/Evening 2012Summer Term 2010Fall Term 2010Spring Term 2011

Fall Term 2010Spring Term 2011

Spring Term 2011**Fall Term 2011Spring Term 2012

** Pending the scheduling of any required courses.

Full-Time Students Should Note:Summer Term Exchange:i Impact on summer job i Course load in the Fall/Spring terms i Fewer exchange programs to choose from

Fall Term Exchange:i Miss Fall recruiting

Spring Term Exchange:i Convocation in November rather than in June with class (depending on partner term dates)i GBC & Clubs leadership roles

Morning/Evening Students Should Note:Final Spring Term Exchange:i Convocation in November rather than in June with class (depending on partner term dates)i Number of courses taken/required for the program

When To Go

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Eligibility & Application Requirements

Eligibility

• Successfully completed (at least) all first year MBA core course requirements (exception for Morning/Evening students)

• Attained at least a B+ (3.3) grade average over all core courses

Application Requirements• Complete Online Application Form on R-World• Rationale Essay or Statement (1 page max) :

• Why you are a good candidate for exchange• How this experience fits into your overall career/personal goals• Why the particular school (s) you have chosen are a good fit• Why you would be a good ambassador for Rotman/University of Toronto

• MBA Resume• PACE Transcript

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Selection Process

Selection Committee considers:• Applications• Interviews

Decision Criteria:• Motivation and initiative• Academic/career rationale• Academic performance• Ability to be a good Rotman ambassador• Additional benefits & considerations (e.g., we do not send students ‘home’)

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Cost

Tuition Tuition, incidental/ancillary fees to U of T Registration at U of T Remain eligible for U of T and Rotman Scholarships & Financial Aid Host Institution may require additional incidental fees (e.g. for facilities or

course materials) and/or Health Insurance

Supplemental Costs Students will be responsible for budgeting for all supplemental costs while

participating on exchange:• Passports, visas and official documentation• Housing & food• Travel • Supplemental health insurance• Laptop warranty & insurance (if required)• Vaccinations (if required)

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Course Selection & Requirements All students required to study on a full-time basis while on exchange;

equivalent to 12 – 15 Rotman Credits (4 – 5 electives)

Morning/Evening students must take a full-time course load during their exchange term and are eligible to return to their study schedule upon return

All courses (and credits) at host university MUST be approved by the Rotman School prior to obtaining credit

There must be NO significant overlap in courses taken at host university with courses taken at the Rotman School

Students may wish to consider registering for an Independent Study if course selection at host university is limited and if it is not possible to register for the required number of courses/credits to meet MBA graduation requirements

Exchange subjects evaluated based on partner university marking scheme

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Pre-departure

Pre-departure Session

• All students who are selected for exchange are required to attend a MANDATORY Pre-Departure session in April.

Safety Abroad

• All students must complete the Safety Aboard Tutorial online. • Completion certificate at the end of the tutorial must be sumbitted to the

International Programs Team

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While Away

Rotman Expectations

• Promote Rotman and the International Exchange Program• Maintain solid academic standing according to partner school’s &

Rotman’s standards• Submit Interim/Final Reports on term abroad• Act as a resource for students interested in applying for the program

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Discussion