ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program (DEP) Policies
Cancellation: Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing to one of the ICD’s Program Officers no later than 28 days before the start date of Module I subject to an administration fee of $500 (plus applicable taxes) and forfeiture of the application fee (plus applicable taxes). Cancellations received in writing less than 28 days and no less than 14 days before the start date of Module I will be issued a full credit on account to be applied to another offering within one academic year, subject to an administrative fee of $500 (plus applicable taxes). No refunds will be provided for cancellations received less than 14 days before the start date of Module I. Non-attendance will incur the full course fee. Should the ICD need to cancel or postpone a course offering, applicants will be issued a full refund and be provided with a credit on their account equal to the application fee to be applied to another offering within one academic year. Should there be any difference in program pricing, the pricing of the new program being entered into will apply.
Deferment: Under exceptional circumstances only, under 14 days out from the start date of Module I of the original course into which the applicant was admitted, applicants may request a one-time deferment into a future DEP offering, to be applied to another offering within one academic year. A request for deferment will be considered only if the applicant has paid all outstanding fees. The request must be made in writing to one of the ICD’s Program Officers. A deferment is possible only if space is available and is at the discretion of the ICD. A $500 administration fee (plus applicable taxes) will be charged for deferment. Should there be any difference in program pricing, the pricing of the new program being entered into will apply.
ICD-Rotman Governance Essentials Program Policies
Cancellation: Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing no later than 28 days before the start date of the course subject to an administration fee of $250 (plus applicable taxes). Cancellation requests should be sent to education@icd.ca. ICD membership will be annulled during the refund process for a non-member who received the one-year complimentary membership through program registration. Cancellations received in writing less than 28 days and no less than 14 days before the start date of the course will be issued a full credit on account to be applied to another offering within one academic year. No refunds will be provided for cancellations received less than 14 days before the start date of the course. Non-attendance will incur the full course fee. Should the ICD need to cancel or postpone a course offering, applicants will be issued a full refund.
Deferment: Under exceptional circumstances only, applicants may request a one-time deferment less than 14 days out from the start date of the course into which they were admitted. The deferment will be applied to a future course offering and must be used within one academic year. A request for deferment will be considered only if the applicant has paid all outstanding fees. The request must be made in writing to education@icd.ca. A deferment is possible only if space is available and is at the discretion of the ICD. A $250 administration fee (plus applicable taxes) will be charged for deferment. Scholarships may not be deferred.
Substitution: Applicants are admitted into the program on an individual basis based on the specific qualifications and experience of the candidate. Participant substitutions are not permitted after the course has begun. Where an organization is paying the course fees for an employee admitted into the course a substitution is possible. However, the substitute participant must meet the same criteria for admissions. A request for substitution must be made in writing to education@icd.ca no less than 14 days before the start date of the course. Substitutions are at the discretion of the ICD. A $250 administration fee (plus applicable taxes) must accompany the written request. Scholarships may not be substituted.
ICD-Rotman Board Dynamics Program (BDP) Policies
Cancellation: The ICD will provide a refund for the course, if notification is received in writing, no later than 14 days prior to the start date for the program and will be subject to an administrative fee of $250 (plus applicable taxes). Notifications should be addressed to education@icd.ca. ICD membership will be annulled during the refund process for a non-member who received the one-year complimentary membership through course registration. No refunds or credits will be provided for cancellations received less than 14 days before the start date of the course. Non-attendance will incur the full course fee. Should the ICD need to cancel or postpone a course offering, applicants will be issued a full refund.
Deferment: Under exceptional circumstances only, applicants may request a one-time deferment less than 14 days out from the start date of the course into which they were admitted. The deferment will be applied to a future course offering and must be used within one academic year. A request for deferment will be considered only if the applicant has paid all outstanding fees. The request must be made in writing to education@icd.ca. A deferment is possible only if space is available and is at the discretion of the ICD. A $250 administrative fee (plus applicable taxes) will be charged for deferment.
Substitution: Where an organization is paying the course fees for an employee admitted into the course a substitution is possible. However, the substitute participant must meet the same criteria for admissions. A request for substitution must be made in writing to education@icd.ca more than 7 days before the start date of the course. Substitutions are at the discretion of the ICD. A $250 administrative fee (plus applicable taxes) will be charged for the substitution, and must be paid in full before the start of the course. Should the substitute applicant be declined admission, the full course fees are still payable for the original participant whether they participate in the course or not.
All other ICD Program Policies
Cancellation: Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing to one of the ICD’s Program Officers no later than 14 days before the start date of the course, and will be subject to an administrative fee of $250 (plus applicable taxes). ICD membership will be annulled during the refund process for a non-member who received the one-year complimentary membership through course registration. No refunds or credits will be provided for cancellations received less than 14 days before the start date of the course. Non-attendance will incur the full course fee. Should the ICD need to cancel or postpone a course offering, applicants will be issued a full refund.
Deferment: Under exceptional circumstances only, under 14 days out from the start date of the course into which the applicant was admitted, applicants may request a one-time deferment into another confirmed offering, to be applied within one academic year. A request for deferment will be considered only if the applicant has paid all outstanding fees. The request must be made in writing to one of the ICD’s Program Officers. A deferment is possible only if space is available and is at the discretion of the ICD. A $250 administrative fee (plus applicable taxes) will be charged for deferment.
Substitution: Where an organization is paying the course fees for an employee admitted into the course a substitution is possible. However, the substitute participant must have the same membership type or a price difference may be charged. A request for substitution must be made in writing to one of the ICD’s Program Officers no later than 7 days before the start date of the course. Substitutions are at the discretion of the ICD. A $250 administrative fee (plus applicable taxes) will be charged for the substitution, and must be paid in full before the start of the course. Should the substitute applicant be declined admission, the full course fees are still payable for the original participant whether they participate in the course or not.