Academic Planning & Application Guidelines
Academic Planning
Before applying to exchange, it is important to access these resources to gather information about bursaries, scholarships, housing, and application requirements. In planning, consider the various exchange and learning abroad opportunities and how credits transfer.
Interested in studying abroad at another University? Earn credits toward your degree while seeing the world! You can take advantage of the University’s International Exchange program through the Learning Abroad Office at the Centre of International Experience (CIE) to study abroad in Year 3 or 4. Students can go on exchange when they are NOT enrolled in Full-Year courses. Credits earned abroad will be transferred to U of T. Please refer to the Transfer Credit section for further details on the types of transfer credits and their transfer.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Planning | Academic Planning | Eligible for Exchange* | Eligible for Exchange |
* Students who are enrolled in full-year courses at U of T are not eligible to participate in international exchange
Please note that we do not encourage Rotman Commerce students in their first two years or the last semester of their final year to go on exchange. For further details on international exchange, please review the International Exchange Programs page.
International Scholar Award
International Scholar Award recipients who are participating in an outbound exchange must meet the Terms & Conditions of the award at the time of their outbound exchange term and must continue to meet the Terms & Conditions upon their immediate return to studies. Students are required to maintain full-time registration during their outbound exchange. More information can be found here: https://rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca/future-students/scholarships-and-awards/u-of-t-international-scholar-award/
Degree Explorer Planner: How to plan with potential transfer credits
Here is an example of a Management Specialist progression with different types of transfer credits and how they can support planning for program completion.
Students are encouraged to review the RSM Pre-Approved Course list and keep in mind that the courses listed are only valid for 3 years from the year of approval. It is also important to note that not all courses offered by the institution are listed on the pre-approved list and that course offerings may change from year to year at the host institution.
We encourage students to plan their exchange opportunities with unspecified transfer credits (e.g. RSM3**H1) which can be considered as electives. In such cases, while planning your term abroad, in Degree Explorer, please use independent study course codes such as RSM301H and RSM302H or RSM401 and RSM402 to account for unspecified transfer credits. Please refer to the pre-approved course list when trying to develop a better understanding of the types of transfer credits you can earn.
Researching Exchange Partners
| Centre for International Experience (CIE) & Learning Abroad - 33 St. George St. The CIE is a meeting place for a diverse community of international students coming to U of T and students looking to go abroad. On the Learning Abroad Exchange Program site, you can find a wealth of opportunities to explore. The Exchange Program Office offers general advising and can be contacted via email at learningabroad.utoronto.ca. They can also be contacted here. Please reach out to the Learning Abroad Office to acquire host institutions’ inbound office contact information, which can be useful for your course selection and acquiring syllabi. |   |
| Rotman Commerce: U of T Exchange Programs Explore and learn about Rotman Commerce preferred partner schools. Review the FAQs and the list of previously approved RSM courses from preferred partner schools. *Please be advised that if it is on the list of previously approved courses, it is not guaranteed. It is recommended to book an appointment with Rotman Commerce Academic Services to speak with an Academic Advisor. * RSM transfer credits are only valid for 3 years from the year of approval, whereas non-RSM credits are valid for 5 years from the year of approval found on Transfer Explorer. |  |
| Transfer Credit Office (TCO) The Transfer Credit Office plays an integral role in credit planning. This office has final approval on which abroad courses count as credits. |  |
| Host Institution’s Website A lot of information about student life, housing and much more can be found on your host institution’s website. If you’re an outbound student, your host institution’s website can easily be found through a Google search. If you’re an inbound student, you can visit the Rotman Commerce website or the CIE website for more information. |  |
| Rotman Commerce Academic Services Office - 125 St. George St. Book an appointment with an Academic Advisor to review your program progression and ask general questions about going on exchange as a Rotman Commerce student. |  |
National University of Singapore (NUS): NOC Internship Program
| Institution | Terms | CGPA | Credit Equivalency | Application Deadlines | Language requirements | Nomination notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National University of Singapore (NUS): NOC Internship Program | Fall Semester: early August – end of December Winter Semester: early January – end of June Note: you cannot participate in the program if you have summer internship that overlaps with above program dates or is taking UofT summer courses | 2.25 | 16 NUS Credits = 2.0 UofT FCE (4 NUS Credits = 0.5 UofT FCE) Note: Students will receive 1.5 U of T credits of RSM3**H + RSM3**Y. In addition to taking one 0.5 credit course. | Fall Deadline: Middle of January Winter Deadline: Early April | English | Funding: IE Award and Stipend from Internship (appx. $800-$1000 SGD/month (CAD 780-980)) |
The NOC program allows students to participate in a full-time paid internship at a start-up or established but innovative company in Singapore and take entrepreneurship-focused courses.
Successful applicants will be invited for an interview as part of the selection process. Nominated students are required to participate in a mandatory in-person meeting (May/June for Fall term, Oct/Nov for Winer term). Nominated students will be required to complete online interviews and the internship placement process, which will be facilitated by the NOC Coordinators in Singapore.
Students participating in the NOC program should not have any other remote working engagements during the program period.
Students will enroll in 2 courses TR3202 Start-up Internship Programme (12 NUS Credits = 1.5 UofT transfer Credit) and another entrepreneurship-focused course (4 NUS credits = 0.5 UofT transfer credit).
It is not possible to pursue an internship only. Coursework is part of this program, and students must take the courses that are designated by the NOC program.
Kwansei Gakuin University – Cross Cultural College (KGU CCC)
| Institution | Terms | CGPA | Credit Equivalency | Application Deadlines | Language requirements | Nomination notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwansei Gakuin University – Cross Cultural College (KGU CCC) | Winter (Reading Week) Note: Online Pre-Seminar Sessions start in November | 2.25; Must have at least 2 semesters of study completed by January | Students will earn a INX2**H (BR=3) | Deadline: Early to Middle of October | English |
The Cross-Cultural College (CCC) is a collaborative education project between Japan and Canada: Kwansei Gakuin University, Mount Allison University, Queen’s University, Western University, and the University of Toronto.
The KGU CCC offers the following course: Global Career Seminar in Canada (0.5 credit) during February Reading Week. You will work on a business case together with students from Japan and Canada.
The program involves online Pre-Seminar Sessions that run from November til January, and synchronous virtual seminars for 1 week during the winter Reading Week.
Application Guidelines via the Learning Abroad Office
The Learning Abroad Office aids in planning when to leave for exchange, budgeting, housing, and health and safety. The requirements and process of applying for the CIE program are highlighted on the site.
More information about the costs of going on exchange and funding opportunities can be found here. Please be aware of the CIE’s Learning Abroad Dates & Deadlines for applications to go on exchange.
