Curriculum & Faculty

Curriculum

The IR Certification Program covers all relevant areas of this multi-disciplinary role including: capital markets, corporate governance, securities law, finance and communications. Content has been enhanced to address the constantly evolving demands on IR professionals – from shareholder activism and engagement to environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure to complex changes in capital markets, to name a few.

Course Syllabus:

Strategy

• ESG & Ethics
• Corporate Strategy with Emphasis on Mergers & Acquisitions
• Investor Relations Strategy
• Implementing an Effective IR Program

Finance & Accounting

• Financial Statement Analysis
• Financial Ratio Analysis
• Corporate Finance, Capital Structure & Capital Raising
• Business Valuation

Capital Markets/Regulations

• Analyst Research & Relations
• Capital Markets
• Regulation: Disclosure
• Regulation: Securities Laws

Communications

• Effective IR Communications
• Media Relations & Crisis Communications
• Implementing Best Practices in IR Communications
• Building Relations with Management & Boards

Faculty

This Program draws on the knowledge and experience of accomplished Professors from Rotman School of Management as well as highly regarded, experienced professionals who are subject-matter experts in their field. More faculty will be added as confirmed.

Laurence Booth Professor, Finance Rotman School of Management Click here for bio		Anne Bowers Associate Professor Strategy Rotman School of Management Click here for bio
Carol Hansell Senior Partner Hansell LLP Click here for bio		Peter Haynes Managing Director Index Products Institutional Equities TD Securities
Walid Hejazi Associate Professor International Business Rotman School of Management Click here for bio		Mila Niamark President Clockwork Talk Click here for bio
Richard Powers Associate Professor Governance & Ethics Rotman School of Management Click here for bio		Wendy Rotenberg Professor, Finance & Accounting Rotman School of Management Click here for bio
András Tilcsik Associate Professor Strategy Rotman School of Management Click here for bio