Event Policies (subject to change)

• Students must register for events on the Rotman Hub in order to attend. Registrations are first come, first served unless otherwise stated.

• If you are registered for an event but find you cannot attend, you must cancel with a minimum of 24 hours prior to the event.

• We adhere to a strict strike policy. You may receive a strike for: not showing up to an event you are registered for, arriving late, or any inappropriate behaviour. If you receive two strikes, you will be barred from attending the next two club events.

• The club reserves the right to turn people away who have not properly registered for an event.
  

2024

SEPTEMBER

Club Kick-off  — The objective is to introduce members to the idea of Business Design and how they can pave their career path by either entering the field or using the concepts and tools to enhance their skill-set in other areas like consulting, finance, marketing etc.

Coffee Chats — Get to have 1:1 chats with 2nd years who had experience working with Business Design. We're here to help, so come prepared with all your questions!

Business Design 101 — We will help you build an understanding of what BD is and how it is practiced. This event will expose design enthusiasts to the different stages one follows and will give hands-on experience in following the Business Design framework.

Around the World of Strategy — Join us for an insightful event where students can delve into various fields of strategy. This collaborative initiative, in partnership with other clubs, features executives and alumni sharing their experiences and roles in strategy.

OCTOBER

Storytelling Workshop — Discover how interactive storytelling techniques can elevate your academic projects, from case competitions to portfolios, and boost your future career. Learn practical skills to make your presentations more engaging and impactful.

D&I Case Competition — Organized in collaboration with the Rotman Healthcare Management Association, Access to Success, and PRIDE, this event marks the first opportunity for students to practice Business Design after an introduction to the concept. Participants will use Business Design methodologies to address a real-world problem faced by an organization.

NOVEMBER

Design X-1 — The idea is to highlight various Toronto organizations using design thinking and Business Design in their everyday practice for 1st year students looking for internship opportunities. We will showcase a wide range of industries that use BD and the extent to which BD can be used in various organizations.

Mentorship Program — We will provide BDC members with the Industry support that they need to understand and explore various opportunities and prepare for the career paths they have chosen.

The Problem Hunt— Join this case competition, in collaboration with the Rotman Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Association, to sharpen your problem-solving skills using business design principles. Test your business ideas, receive feedback from venture studios, and compete for prize money and guaranteed internship interviews.

2025

JANUARY 

Design Treasure Hunt — Experience the design thinking process in an engaging, interactive format and gain a deeper understanding by applying it to your own Rotman journey.

FEBRUARY

Rotman Design Challenge (RDC) Finals — RDC is our largest case competition, drawing participants from schools worldwide. It's your chance to apply the full Business Design framework to tackle a real-world challenge faced by a major company. Don't miss it! The final presentations are open to all students—come witness innovative solutions and cheer on the winners, who will also receive exciting prizes!

MARCH

Design X-2 — The idea is to introduce various companies using design thinking and Business Design in their everyday practice and provide networking opportunities for 2nd year students looking for full-time positions.

Industry Trek — Our Industry Trek will give students the opportunity to meet and network with industry professionals and alumni working in business and human-centered design spaces and roles.