Program Overview
One program. Two degrees. The Rotman Global Executive MBA has a special partnership with SDA-Bocconi in Milan that redefines the boundaries of leadership and innovation on an international scale.
This program is your gateway to the forefront of industry innovation, offering unparalleled access to cutting-edge insights and breakthroughs. You’ll dive into dynamic fields such as digital transformation, sustainable finance, behavioural economics, and workplace gender equity.
Broaden your global perspective and enhance your business acumen and personal growth as a leader through this distinctive 18-month program. You’ll build a network of international contacts, learn invaluable tools to advance your career, and gain the ability to tackle the global business challenges of the future.
Quick Facts
| Domestic | International | |
|---|---|---|
| Application deadline | MBA (GEMBA): Fall 2026 Entry Round 1 – January 20, 2026 | MBA (GEMBA): Fall 2026 Entry Round 1 – January 20, 2026 |
| Minimum admission average | MBA (GEMBA): A minimum GPA of 3.0 or a mid-B average in the final year of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent. | MBA (GEMBA): A minimum GPA of 3.0 or a mid-B average in the final year of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent. |
| Direct entry option from bachelor's to PhD? | MBA (GEMBA): N/A | MBA (GEMBA): N/A |
| Is a supervisor identified before or after admission? | MBA (GEMBA): N/A | MBA (GEMBA): N/A |
| If a supervisor is identified after admission (as per question above), is admission conditional upon securing a supervisor? | MBA (GEMBA): N/A | MBA (GEMBA): N/A |
| Is a supervisor assigned by the graduate unit or secured by the applicant? | MBA (GEMBA): N/A | MBA (GEMBA): N/A |
| Program length (full-time only) | MBA (GEMBA): 18 months, starting in November. | MBA (GEMBA): 18 months, starting in November. |
| Are any standardized tests required/recommended? | MBA (GEMBA): Applicants must obtain either a satisfactory score for the Executive MBA Diagnostic Tool (EDT), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test) | MBA (GEMBA): Applicants must obtain either a satisfactory score for the Executive MBA Diagnostic Tool (EDT), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE; General Test); IELTS/TOEFL (if required). |