{"id":7831,"date":"2025-11-26T14:47:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/?page_id=7831"},"modified":"2026-01-26T14:50:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:50:30","slug":"study-sustainability-at-rotman-commerce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/degree-requirements\/study-sustainability-at-rotman-commerce\/","title":{"rendered":"Study sustainability at Rotman Commerce"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Boost your degree and strengthen your career advantage with high-impact sustainability courses at Rotman Commerce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Read on to discover why sustainability expertise gives you a competitive edge, view recommended courses and extracurricular opportunities, and explore career paths where you can make a meaningful impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On this page<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"#degree-options\">Sustainability degree options<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"#outside-the-classroom\">Outside the classroom<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"#careers\">Careers in sustainable business<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"#alumni-pathways\">Alumni pathways<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/UofT97561_2025-09-02-first-day-of-classes_Polina-Teif-21-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three students sit outside on a beautiful sunny day and have a conversation\" class=\"wp-image-7752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/UofT97561_2025-09-02-first-day-of-classes_Polina-Teif-21-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/UofT97561_2025-09-02-first-day-of-classes_Polina-Teif-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/UofT97561_2025-09-02-first-day-of-classes_Polina-Teif-21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/UofT97561_2025-09-02-first-day-of-classes_Polina-Teif-21.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why study sustainable business?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-green-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong><strong>Create solutions that matter in a changing world<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Sustainability studies equip you with the tools to design smarter, more resilient ideas that create real value for business and society.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-green-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong><strong>Build a career advantage across every field<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Leaders in finance, strategy, consulting, tech, marketing and entrepreneurship all need to navigate climate risk, social impact and long-term thinking. Learning this now gives you a powerful edge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-green-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong><strong>Become part of the next generation shaping business for good<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Studying sustainability connects you with emerging pathways, meaningful work and a community of people committed to building a better future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"degree-options\">Sustainability degree options<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>It\u2019s easier than you might think to incorporate sustainability into your degree while completing all your <a href=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/degree-requirements\/specialist-requirements\/\">program and specialist requirements<\/a>. Rotman Commerce offers several sustainability-focused courses for upper-year students, and electives from other faculties provide valuable opportunities to explore sustainable business and social impact. These courses may also count toward a certificate or minor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-light-background-color has-background\"><strong>RSM Courses (upper year)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/rsm394h1\">RSM394H1 &#8211; Social Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/rsm436h1\">RSM436H1 &#8211; Sustainable Finance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/rsm466h1\">RSM466H1 &#8211; Environmental and Social Responsibility<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/rsm497h1\">RSM497H1 &#8211; Sustainability Strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-light-background-color has-background\"><strong>RSM Special Topics Courses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Content in Special Topics Courses will depend on the instructor in any given year. <em>Examples of topics:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/choosing-your-courses\/special-topics-courses\/#314\">RSM314H1 \u2013 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/RSM314H1F-ESG-and-Sustainability-Accounting.pdf\">ESG and Sustainability Accounting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/RSM318H1-Mini-Lecture-1-Sustainable-Operations.pdf\">RSM318 \u2013 Business Operations for Sustainability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/choosing-your-courses\/special-topics-courses\/#406\">RSM406 &#8211; Corporation 360<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RSM312H1 \u2013 Earth Centered Product Design (coming in 2026!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-light-background-color has-background\"><strong>ECO Courses<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/eco313h1\">ECO313H1 &#8211; Environmental Economics and Policies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/eco314h1\">ECO314H1 &#8211; Energy and the Environment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/eco317h1\">ECO317H1 &#8211; Concepts of Fairness in Economics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/eco333h1\">ECO333H1 &#8211; Urban Economics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/eco367h1\">ECO367H1 &#8211; The Economics of Inequality<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/eco414h1\">ECO414H1 &#8211; Energy and Regulation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/eco483h1\">ECO483H1 &#8211; Health and Economic Inequality<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-light-background-color has-background\"><strong>Other Elective Recommendations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/env100h1\">ENV100H1 &#8211; Introduction to Environmental Studies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/env101h1\">ENV101H1 &#8211; Confronting the Climate Crisis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/env222h1\">ENV222H1 &#8211; Pathways to Sustainability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/env322h1\">ENV322H1 &#8211; International Environmental Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/ess205h1\">ESS205H1 &#8211; Confronting Global Change<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/cre235h1\">CRE235H1 &#8211; Innovation in Society<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/jge331h1\">JGE331H1 &#8211; Resource and Environmental Theory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/env411h1\">ENV411H1 &#8211; Sustainability Thinking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/course\/env462h1\">ENV462H1 &#8211; Energy and Environment: Economics, Politics, and Sustainability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-light-background-color has-background\"><strong>Minors &amp; Certificates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/program\/asmin1255-0\">ASMIN1255 &#8211; Climate Change Studies Minor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/program\/asmin1254\">ASMIN1254 &#8211; Environmental Studies Minor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/program\/asmin1438\">ASMIN1438 &#8211; Environmental Economics Minor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.environment.utoronto.ca\/undergraduate\/programs-study\/certificate-sustainability\">Certificate in Sustainability<\/a> aka \u201cSustainability Scholar\u201d. <em>(Note: not all sustainability courses are eligible for Sustainability Scholar. You may request consideration for non-listed courses, up to 0.5 credits)<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.utoronto.ca\/sustainability-citizen-program\/\">Sustainability Citizen Program<\/a>: Receive official recognition for sustainability-related extracurricular activities. This is great (and simple to obtain) if you are going to events or are a part of a sustainability club, you can add this to your LinkedIn and resum\u00e9.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-light-background-color has-background\"><strong>Focus Within Your Specialist<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsci.calendar.utoronto.ca\/program\/asfoc2431d\">Focus in Strategy and Innovation<\/a> (ASFOC2431D) Can be taken as part of the <em>Management specialist<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Unsure how sustainability fits into your specialist? <a href=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/degree-requirements\/choosing-your-focus\/\">Learn more about focuses<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/rc-utoronto-csm.symplicity.com\/\">book an appointment with an academic advisor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"outside-the-classroom\">Outside the classroom<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clubs &amp; Student Groups<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Getting involved with student groups is a great way to meet other students, build real-world experience, add skills to your resum\u00e9 and explore careers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rcsb_uoft\/?hl=en\">Rotman Commerce Sustainable Business RCSB<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sig.uoft\/?hl=en\">UofT Sustainable Innovation Group SIG<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rc.ig\/?hl=en\">Rotman Commerce Innovation Group RCIG<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> <em>RC club<\/em> positions will be posted on the <a href=\"https:\/\/rc-utoronto-csm.symplicity.com\/\">Rotman Commerce portal<\/a> under Jobs and Opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/IMG_3128_web-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three students smile and pose in front of a presentation entitled Impact Investing\" class=\"wp-image-7837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/IMG_3128_web-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/IMG_3128_web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/IMG_3128_web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/IMG_3128_web.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/UofT88694_0U1A1809_web-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A student records data from a green roof garden\" class=\"wp-image-7842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/UofT88694_0U1A1809_web-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/UofT88694_0U1A1809_web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/UofT88694_0U1A1809_web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/UofT88694_0U1A1809_web.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Work study<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>The work study program offers part-time, paid on-campus employment for students across departments, colleges and facilities. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop skills while earning money. All work study positions are <a href=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utoronto.ca\/service\/co-curricular-record\/\">Co-Curricular Record (CCR)<\/a> recognized.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.utoronto.ca\/sustainability\/who-we-are\/\">Sustainability Office at UofT St George<\/a> (work study roles with the office include Social Media &amp; Marketing Coordinator, Waste &amp; Material Recovery Coordinator, Energy and Water Analyst)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.utoronto.ca\/ceccs-home\/\">CECCS: Committee on the Environment, Climate Change and Sustainability<\/a> (look out for work study roles posted by CECCS, which often involve research)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Applications for work studies typically open at the start of the semester (September and January) and a resum\u00e9 and cover letter are generally required. To search opportunities and apply, login to CLNX (Career &amp; Co-curricular Learning Network) using your UTORid.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"careers\">Careers in sustainable business<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>There are so many career paths where you can make an impact. <\/strong>Developing sustainable business knowledge and experience during university can open doors to diverse roles in finance, accounting, management and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Explore classes, clubs, events, panels, internships, and conversations with others to learn what interests you. If a particular role stands out, research it further and look for professionals in the space at events, on LinkedIn or within your networks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-light-background-color has-background\">Finance<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sustainable Investing, Impact Investing*, Renewables\/Climate Tech Investing (Venture Capital, Public or Private Equity)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability Risk Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biodiversity Finance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green Bond Structurer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate Risk Insurance Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blended Finance* Analyst<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-light-background-color has-background\"><strong>Economics\/Policy<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Environmental\/Urban Sustainability\/Energy &amp; Resource Economist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate Policy Analyst, Public Policy Analyst (Energy Focus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carbon Pricing Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Justice Economist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-light-background-color has-background\"><strong>Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sustainability\/ESG*\/Social Impact Consultant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability Program Coordinator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Variety of roles at sustainable CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) or Fashion companies i.e. Ethical Sourcing\/Supply Chain or Sustainable Procurement Specialist, Sustainable Brand or Marketing Specialist, and Community Sustainability Liaison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability Reporting Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean Tech Business Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-light-background-color has-background\"><strong>Accounting<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>ESG Reporting Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability Assurance Associate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carbon Accountant, GHG Emissions Auditor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability Metrics Analyst<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">*<em>Impact investing<\/em>: investments made into companies\/funds with the intention to generate a measurable, beneficial social and\/or environmental impact alongside a financial return<br>* <em>Blended finance: <\/em>when public money (governments or charities) works with private money (like banks or companies) to pay for big projects (investments) that help people or the planet, like building clean energy, schools, or hospitals.<br>*<em>ESG<\/em>: Environmental, Social, Governance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alumni-pathways\">Alumni pathways<br><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Elfine_web.jpg\" alt=\"Elfine profile image\" class=\"wp-image-7836\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Elfine_web.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Elfine_web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Elfine_web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Elfine_web-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Elfine_web-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Elfine_web-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-light-background-color has-background\"><strong>Elfine Caumont, <\/strong>RCSB Founder and past Co-President<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><em>Graduated 2023: Specialist in Management, Focus in Strategy and Innovation, Minor in<\/em> <em>Environmental Economics, Certificate in Sustainability<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Courses they recommend: <\/strong>Sustainability Strategy, Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability Thinking, Pathways to Sustainability, International Environmental Policy, Energy &amp; the Environment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>What they do now:<\/strong> Experience Design Specialist at Cadillac Fairview<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Advice: <\/strong>\u201cNot all businesses are at the same point in their sustainability journey. Some embed it into everything they do, while others must work within tight constraints that prevent them from advancing as quickly as they\u2019d like. There is more than one way to move sustainability forward\u2014whether environmental or social. My advice is to be a driver of change within your organization: ask the tough questions, and more importantly, propose solutions that improve both business outcomes and sustainability. Celebrate your organization\u2019s efforts when they take a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-accordion\"><div id=\"accordion-block_beacf952762cb813c35621c3e2775452\" class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\n\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body-item-header accordion-body-item-header-block_beacf952762cb813c35621c3e2775452\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-body-item-title\" data-toggle-active=\".accordion-body-item-header-block_beacf952762cb813c35621c3e2775452\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"accordion-body-item-title-text\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead all of Elfine&#8217;s advice\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"accordion-body-item-icon\" data-toggle-active=\".accordion-body-item-header-block_beacf952762cb813c35621c3e2775452\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"21px\" height=\"12px\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 12\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n\t<g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\n\t\t<g transform=\"translate(-810.000000, -1545.000000)\" stroke=\"#004990\">\n\t\t\t<g transform=\"translate(250.000000, 1544.000000)\">\n\t\t\t\t<polyline transform=\"translate(570.217391, 7.000000) rotate(-270.000000) translate(-570.217391, -7.000000) \" points=\"565 -3 575.434783 6.72727273 565.510145 17\"><\/polyline>\n\t\t\t<\/g>\n\t\t<\/g>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"block_beacf952762cb813c35621c3e2775452-body\" class=\"accordion-body-item-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>I also recommend getting involved wherever you can\u2014through volunteering, external organizations, or by following sustainability thought leaders. Stay curious and explore a wide range of disciplines. Sustainability is a wicked problem, and the more you know across different topics, the better you\u2019ll be at making connections and finding inspiration to achieve your goals. Finally, I encourage you to learn about behavioural economics and design thinking. Both offer powerful tools to understand human motivation and provide fresh approaches to tackling complex problems.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Susanna_web.jpg\" alt=\"Susanna profile image\" class=\"wp-image-7839\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Susanna_web.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Susanna_web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Susanna_web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Susanna_web-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Susanna_web-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Susanna_web-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-light-background-color has-background\"><strong>Susanna Zamiela, <\/strong>Past RCSB Director of Marketing<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><em>Graduated 2025: Specialist in Management, Environmental Studies Minor, Sustainability<\/em> <em>Certificate<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Courses they recommend: <\/strong>Sustainability Strategy, Sustainable Finance, Environmental Studies minor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>What they do now:<\/strong> People &amp; Sustainability Consulting at KPMG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Advice: <\/strong>\u201cTry to get yourself out there, take courses that make you stand out! Do research outside of these courses for example sustainability ratings or some sort of niche and get really knowledgeable about it. I cannot stress this enough but if you have the opportunity attend sustainability related events. I got a chance to attend them for free through my summer placements but going to free ones is a great start!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Darion_web.jpg\" alt=\"Darion profile image\" class=\"wp-image-7835\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Darion_web.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Darion_web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Darion_web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Darion_web-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Darion_web-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Darion_web-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-light-background-color has-background\"><strong>Darion Driedger, <\/strong>Past RCSB President and Director of Events<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><em>Graduated 2024: Specialist in Finance and Economics, Data Science Focus<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Courses they recommend: <\/strong>Sustainable Finance, Earth Science (ESS100)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>What they do now:<\/strong> Strategy, Risk, Transactions &#8211; Strategy and M&amp;A rotational program at Deloitte<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Advice: <\/strong>\u201cBe passionate about sustainability and strategy. As well, keep up to date on M&amp;A deals. Network with a lot of people and be curious.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-14 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/austin-park-hf5KNXEuWp8-unsplash_web.jpg\" alt=\"Rolling hills covered in evergreen trees\" class=\"wp-image-7834\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/austin-park-hf5KNXEuWp8-unsplash_web.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/austin-park-hf5KNXEuWp8-unsplash_web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/austin-park-hf5KNXEuWp8-unsplash_web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/austin-park-hf5KNXEuWp8-unsplash_web-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/austin-park-hf5KNXEuWp8-unsplash_web-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/austin-park-hf5KNXEuWp8-unsplash_web-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-light-background-color has-background\"><strong>2025 Graduate, <\/strong>Involved with RCSB Events team<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><em>Specialist in Management, Environmental Economics &amp; Environmental Studies Minors, Data<\/em> <em>Science Focus, Sustainable Pathways Certificate<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Courses they recommend: <\/strong>The U of T Campus as a Living Lab of Sustainability (ENV461)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>What they do now:<\/strong> Cleantech Junior Analyst at MaRS Discovery District<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Advice: <\/strong>&#8220;Build a story about yourself and stay true to that when looking for internships\/jobs. It is definitely a tough market, and it took me a lot of work, and I wasn&#8217;t on the timeline I maybe hoped for but it was so worth it because where I ended up so far has been a great fit. Your story can certainly start in undergrad through clubs like RCSB, research opportunities, and even just project-based courses to gain applicable skills, especially if you can advertise yourself well in interviews\/coffee chats.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-16 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-green-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-15 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>The Sustainability at Rotman Commerce guide was put together by 2026 RC graduates and current Rotman Commerce Sustainable Business Group leaders Teya and Ali. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Have questions about studies and careers in sustainable business? Teya and Ali are happy to connect with students interested in this field on LinkedIn!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Teya-K_web.jpg\" alt=\"Teya profile image\" class=\"wp-image-7841\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Teya-K_web.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Teya-K_web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Teya-K_web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Teya-K_web-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Teya-K_web-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Teya-K_web-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/teyaknightingale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect with Teya Knightingale on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Berkel2-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8169\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Berkel2-1-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Berkel2-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Berkel2-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Berkel2-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Berkel2-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Berkel2-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Faliberkel&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clynn.gammie%40utoronto.ca%7Ca74645ed5da34098c73708de2c6f2c52%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C638997053153543108%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ucJgh5rBlnb38lguiVfwZqLDpAMbFBC8hkFgt7LxHZU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect with Ali Berkel on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the next step<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-17 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-feature\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/rc-utoronto-csm.symplicity.com\/\" class=\"card-feature \" target=\"_blank\">\n\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"card-feature-image\"\n\t\t style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/TAM00462_web.jpg); 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