“To me when you think about the Schulich MBA, and what’s unique about it, I think about the global aspect, the innovation in the program, and the diversity within the classroom.”

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Did you know candidates preferring to study in Canada have tripled in the past 4 years? With schools like Schulich and open immigration policies, it’s easy to see why.

Mr. Praveen Muruganandan, Director of Admissions and Recruitment at Schulich School of Business, joined the show to share more about the Schulich MBA, located in Toronto, Canada. Praveen got his MBA from Schulich in 2007.

Interesting things I learned about the Schulich MBA:

• The Schulich MBA is flexible and customizable. Students can start in January or September, and finish in 16 or 20 months. Students can choose from over 150 electives and 18 specializations. Most grads end up working in Finance, Marketing and Strategy.

• The Strategy Field Study is the capstone of Schulich MBA experience; groups of 7-8 students help an organization with its strategy over 6-7 months.

• Schulich also has an International MBA (IMBA) program, which requires students to work abroad and to speak 2 languages. There are 30-40 students per cohort.

• Toronto is the 4th biggest city in North America and 45% of its residents are born outside Canada.

• Graduates from Schulich get a 3-year postgraduate work permit. It typically takes around 2 years to get permanent residence in Canada. Attending a top Canadian b-school would be a great transition to working and living in North America.

The Schulich MBA in 3 words: global, innovative, diverse.

Darren’s take: if you’re looking for a comprehensive and top-tier global program in Toronto, the financial center of Canada, you should consider the Schulich MBA.

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Touch MBA’s York Schulich MBA Essentials

last updated August 2018

Program Highlights (0:30)

• The Schulich School of Business (previously known as the Faculty of Administrative Studies) was founded in 1966
• 2 intakes/year in Jan or Sep
• Length: 16 or 20 months (accelerated MBA can be 8 or 12 months)
• All students must complete a 2-term strategic consulting project
• Campus in Toronto, the financial center of Canada
• Keele Campus (uptown Toronto) or Miles S. Nadal Management Centre (downtown Toronto); also has India campus in Hyderabad
• ~ 250 participants/intake for Schulich MBA, 30-40 participants in Schulich IMBA
• ~30-40 nationalities/intake, class is ~65% international
• 18 specializations, participants can choose from over 150 electives
• Partnership with ~50 exchange schools in 30 countries
• Rankings: (Not Ranked) Financial Times 2018, #69 Economist 2017
• Accredited by AMBA, EQUIS

Admissions (14:45)

• Four application rounds for September and January intakes
• International applicants encouraged to apply by Rd 2 for scholarship consideration
• Domestic applicants considered on rolling basis
• Number of applicants per full-time place: 4
• Avg GMAT: 660 (550-750), target above 50 percentile on quant and verbal, Avg GPA: 6.1/9.0 (B+)
• Avg age: 29, Avg work experience: 5, 2 years min work experience required
• Min TOEFL 250 (computer), 600 (paper), 100 (internet), IELTS: 7
• Interviews done by admissions team and occasionally faculty
• Looking for passionate, committed candidates who are willing to share their experiences inside and outside classroom[/toggle]

Scholarships (30:45)

• Full-time MBA Tuition: $99,400 CAD (int’l students), $77,900 CAD (domestic students)
• 20-30% of participants awarded scholarships
• 80-90% of students qualify for financial aid support
• Scholarships are merit and need based
• International students can apply for up to $45,000 non-cosigned with RBC Royal Bank

Careers (35:10)

• Full-time placement report? Yes
• Class of 2017: 89% of graduates had jobs within 3 months of graduation
• Average Salary: $91,500 CAD (Average signing bonus: $16,250 CAD)
• Top Industries: Financial Services (21%), Technology (20%), Retail (13%), Consulting (9%), Real Estate (8%)
• Top Functions: Finance & Accounting (23%), Marketing & Sales (20%), Operations (18%), Consulting (16%), General Management (11%)
• 30,000 business school alumni worldwide in 90 countries; 90+ alumni chapters in 60+ countries
• Graduates from Schulich get a 3 year postgraduate work permit in Canada

Get in Touch

• York Schulich MBA
• Contact the Schulich MBA admissions office

Show Notes

• MBA applicants preferring to study in Canada have tripled in past 4 years (Poets & Quants)

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