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.
  

2023

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!

BDC Simulation — 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.

OCTOBER

D&I Case Competition — Organized in partnership with Access to Success at Rotman. This will be the first-time practice of Business Design after getting to know what BD is all about. Students will apply Business Design in tackling mental health and accessibility issues that are a part of an MBA student's life.

D&I Workshops — TBD

NOVEMBER

Design X Part 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.

2024

JANUARY 

Rotman Design Challenge (RDC) Kick-off — RDC is our largest case competition and gathers people from business schools all over the world. It is a chance to use the whole BD framework in solving a real-life problem faced by a large company. You don't wanna miss it!

RDC Workshops — TBD

FEBRUARY

Rotman Design Challenge (RDC) Finals — The final presentations are open to all students! Come see their innovative solutions to real problems (oh, and winners also get awesome prizes!).

MARCH

Design X Part 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-centred design spaces and roles.