Schulich IMBAGlobal Reach. Innovative Programs. Diverse Perspectives.

The Schulich IMBA (International MBA)

Whether your goal is to launch a global career or advance an

existing one, the Schulich IMBA is your ideal choice. From start to

fi nish, you’ll gain the international skills, knowledge and experience

you’ll need to conduct business successfully throughout the world.

TABlE OF CONTENTS

1 A Message from the Dean 2 The Schulich IMBA 4 Real-world Experience 6 Career Paths 8 Admissions and Financial Aid

Global Reach. Innovative Programs. Diverse Perspectives.

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Among the Best in the WorldConsistently ranked 1st in Canada among business schools, Schulich is also ranked among the top 25 management schools in the world. These rankings are conducted by the world’s most prestigious business publications, including The Economist, Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek and the Financial Times of London, among others. As an independent, third-party assessment, each ranking measures different aspects of a school. Overall, ranking results serve as a report card on a school’s quality and progress.

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Global ReachAs a Schulich student, you’ll have access to one of the strongest international networks of any business school in the world. This includes exchange partnerships with 54 leading management schools in 30 countries, as well as over 300 international corporate and internship partners. The School’s alumni network consists of 27,000 men and women working in over 90 countries worldwide. As a Schulich graduate, you’ll have access to 86 alumni chapters in 63 countries and to Schulich Satellite Centres in Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Korea.

Diverse Perspectives Throughout your studies, you’ll be exposed to multiple and varied perspectives on management. You’ll learn to apply the principles of responsible business to all decision-making. These include social, political and environmental considerations. You’ll also examine issues associated with the private, public and non-profit sectors. The School’s diversity will further expand your horizons. Fifty per cent of our students come from outside Canada. As well, more than 60 per cent of Schulich faculty come from 30 countries around the world.

A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Leading the Way in Global Management Education.

“ Business today is global. Your credentials

must be too. A Schulich degree is

recognized around the world. This strong reputation is based on our global reach,

innovative programs and diverse perspectives

on management and leadership.”

DEzSö J. HORváTH, PhD, CM Dean and Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Strategic Management

Schulich School of Business

Global Reach. Innovative Programs. Diverse Perspectives.

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A World of Difference Schulich’s one-of-a-kind IMBA will immerse you in global business, international management, professional career coaching, multidisciplinary perspectives on business issues, analytical and problem-solving skill development for complex challenges, opportunities to develop professional working profi ciency in at least two languages, the experience of living and working abroad, and the world of transnational career opportunities.

International Business Core Courses Unique to the International MBA is the global point of view integrated across all core foundations of business courses. These include “The Economic Environment of International Business”, “Marketing Management in a Global Context” and “Introduction to Managerial Finance for International Managers”. The IMBA’s international business core courses will help you acquire a global mindset.

Management Skills Courses In the IMBA management skills courses, you’ll learn to understand challenges associated with a company’s local environment; to analyze problems by integrating social, ethical, environmental and economic considerations into decision-making; and to develop essential negotiation skills for international settings, as well as strategies for identifying, profi ling, mapping and prioritizing stakeholders.

Study TeamsIMBA core courses are exclusive to IMBA students. You’ll move through the program as one cohort, resulting in lifelong friendships. You’ll gain invaluable experience working together in teams. As you identify and solve problems, your classmates’ diverse professional, academic and cultural experiences will expose you to differing points of view. Such multiple perspectives are a fundamental part of decision-making in today’s globalized world.

As an IMBA student, you’ll develop the expertise you need to realize your career goals

in business, social enterprise or entrepreneurial ventures, both globally and locally.

Profi le – IMBA Class of 2016

Average Age ........................................................................................ 26

Average Work Experience ............................................................. 2 years

Average GMAT .................................................................................. 660

GMAT Range ........................................................................... 550 – 740

Average GPA ........................................................................... 3.2/4.0 (B)

Male Students ...................................................................................57%

Female Students ...............................................................................43%

International Students ....................................................................52.3%

undergraduate Degrees – IMBA Class of 2016

Business/Economics: 45.5%

Engineering/Math/Science: 15.9%

Humanities/Social Sciences: 13.6%

Other: 25%

45.5%

13.6%

25%

15.9%

THE SCHulICH IMBA

A Global Mindset.

“ From the start, your IMBA studies will

immerse you in all aspects of international

business. From core areas of study such as

fi nance, marketing and strategy to more

applied areas such as negotiation and

managerial decisions analysis, your

courses will be global in nature. As well,

you’ll gain international work experience

during a work term abroad.”

AlEXANDRA CAMPBEll , PhD Associate Professor, MarketingDirector, IMBA Program

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Since its establishment, the Schulich IMBA has continued to evolve based on input from employers around the world.

Today, the IMBA is more innovative, multidisciplinary and experiential than ever before. All Management Skills Courses and

International Business Core Courses are exclusive to the IMBA program.

Luke Shankland (IMBA ’11)Director of Sales and Operations, Africa Region Entrepreneurial Finance Lab Johannesburg, South Africa

Kate Sturgess (IMBA ’10) Director, Brighter Way Management SystemSun Life Financial Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ricky Tian (IMBA ’11) Director, Real Estate, GTA Area MeridianToronto, Ontario, Canada

Elena Mayer (IMBA ’14)Senior Manager, Client Relationship, Mining PricewaterhouseCoopersToronto, Ontario, Canada

THE SCHulICH IMBA

A Global Mindset.

IMBA PROGRAM AT A GlANCE (20 months)

TERM 1 FAll TERM 2 WINTER TERM 3* SuMMER TERM 4* FAll TERM 5 WINTER

Professional Development for International Managers

International Work Term Electives (or)

International Academic Exchange

International Field Study (and)

Electives

Contemporary Challenges and Strategic Thinking

Global Stakeholder Strategies

Managerial Decisions AnalysisInternational Negotiation Processes

and Techniques

Financial Accounting for International Managers

Regional Analysis

The Economic Environment of International Business

Marketing Management in a Global Context

Introduction to Managerial Finance for International Managers

Strategy for the Global Organization

Managing People and Teams in a Global Context

Design, Control and Improvement of Processes

Global Management Accounting

Integrative Management Experiences

Management Skills Courses International Business Core Courses

*The sequence of terms 3 and 4 may be reversed

*The sequence of terms 3 and 4 may be reversed

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Specialized Knowledge and ExperienceYour Regional Analysis course will give you the tools and frameworks to assess the market potential and corresponding risks of any region or country in the world. During the assessment process, you’ll examine the social, cultural, political, economic, technological and legal aspects of each.

You’ll graduate with a level of professional working profi ciency in at least two languages. You’ll use your second language in a business environment during your International Work Term. And you’ll have the option of studying for a term at one of Schulich’s global business school partners.

In addition to your International Business Core Courses, you’ll have access to elective courses from Schulich’s 20 areas of specialization, including management functions such as Marketing, industry sectors such as Financial Services and special business issues such as Business and Sustainability.

The International Field StudyThe International Field Study, hallmark of the IMBA, takes you far beyond the traditional case method. Each fi eld study is conducted by a team of IMBA students with varied experience and specialized knowledge. Throughout the project, you’ll integrate the various business disciplines you’ve been studying and apply them holistically to real clients, real problems and real solutions. This hands-on learning tool will help you develop applied strategic thinking and real-world judgment and decision-making skills.

You and your team will begin by identifying a company or organization you would like to study. Once your proposal has been approved, you’ll develop a comprehensive strategic consulting report for the organization. At the end of the project, your group will present its fi nal report to senior management and defend the recommendations it contains.

Beyond the ClassroomGet involved. Be active. Both Schulich students and alumni underline the importance of this. Take advantage of the countless opportunities Schulich provides to enhance your formal, in-class learning.

Attend some of the dozens of events that student-led organizations put on throughout the year, including guest lectures, expert panels and conferences. Hone your leadership skills as an executive member of one of the School’s numerous clubs.

Represent the School in high-profi le local, national and international competitions sponsored by a wide range of organizations. These include case competitions, business plans, entrepreneurial ventures, and more. By competing, you’ll strengthen a variety of skills – interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, group management, negotiation and strategic planning.

REAl-WORlD EXPERIENCE

Your Global Competitive Advantage.

“ I chose Schulich because it is Canada’s best business school for learning about sustainability. The IMBA broadened my understanding of international business and best practices in countries like Japan. This specialized knowledge has been indispensable to my work as Executive Director of a national energy and environmental policy think tank.”

“ The IMBA opened a world of opportunities. I developed leadership skills in a multicultural environment. This proved invaluable to my career and personal growth. My Scotiabank work term in international banking resulted in a job offer before I graduated. The IMBA experience continues to yield rich rewards.”

ED WHITTINGHAM (IMBA ’05)Executive Director, The Pembina InstituteCalgary, Alberta, Canada

FABIOl A SICARD (IMBA ’06)Director Multicultural Banking, ScotiabankToronto, Ontario, Canada

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International Work TermThe International Work Term is one of the IMBA’s most valuable learning experiences. To date, over 300 companies of all sizes, government agencies and non-governmental organizations in more than 50 countries around the world have employed IMBAs. During your own work term, you’ll typically spend a minimum of 12 weeks in a country and region that interests you. You’ll normally work in one of your offi cial IMBA languages. In the past, work term projects have ranged from industry analyses and market research to the design of a new logistics system. Your project will offer you an opportunity to gain both international business experience and knowledge as you learn to adapt to different contexts and cultures.

“ My IMBA work term host, 9thCO, is one of Toronto’s most successful interactive digital agencies. I worked there on a business development project that included competitor analysis, market research and scenario analysis. I also designed social media strategies for clients. As I am an international student, it was an ideal introduction to the Canadian business environment.”

“ Konstantinos was 9thCO’s second IMBA student. He was knowledgeable, professional and highly committed. Thanks to his excellent training and education, we were able to complete several internal business development projects. 9thCO hopes that we delivered Canadian workplace experience that will help Konstantinos with his future career.”

Asia Pacifi c

Access Technologies Inc.

KPMG

Loxley Public Company Ltd.

Manulife Century

Shinsei Bank Ltd.

Visa International

Europe

ABN AMRO

International Chamber of Commerce

Luxinnovation

Ogilvy & Mather

Procter and Gamble

RBC Dominion Securities

latin America

AGF

Argentine Mining Association

Brookfi eld Brazil

Gildemeister Automotive

Pacifi c Rubiales Corporation

Xstrata

North America

Boston Consulting Group

Fengate Capital Management Ltd.

KPMG

Labatt Breweries of Canada

McCain Foods Limited

Scotiabank

South and Southeast Asia

Bangladeshi Biobank

Development Bank of Singapore Ltd.

Lowe & Partners Worldwide

Standard Chartered Bank

Tata Consulting Services

The Nielsen Corporation

SElECTED WORK TERM PlACEMENTS

KONSTANTINOS OIKONOMOu (IMBA ’15)L to R: JuSTIN COOK, Director of Internet Marketing; EzRA SIlvERTON, Director of Interactive; and AARON MOGÀDAM, Managing Director9thCO, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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CAREER PATHS

A World of Opportunity.launching Your Global CareerThe IMBA provides the business credentials needed to succeed at home or abroad.

Canadian students value its unique opportunities for living and working abroad, including the IMBA International Work Term and the optional International Academic Exchange.

International students with previous work experience can take advantage of the IMBA’s elective offerings in specialized areas new to them, including specifi c business functions, industries and special topics. They also gain valuable Canadian work experience during their IMBA International Work Term.

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Personal Career CoachingDuring their fi rst year, IMBA students have exclusive access to “Professional Development for International Managers”, a course designed to help them secure both an International Work Term placement and a full-time career position.

The course covers topics such as self-assessment, personal branding, effective presentations, job and career search skills, résumé development, interviewing and networking skills. As well, the professional staff of the Career Development Centre (CDC) provides one-on-one counseling. IMBA students may also choose to be matched with an IMBA graduate/mentor to assist with their professional development.

Global Alumni NetworkThis network includes graduates who are working abroad, multiple international alumni chapters and Schulich Satellite Centres in fi ve countries.

The Global Alumni Network encourages and facilitatesa lifelong association with the Schulich community andprovides a wide range of services to assist with career development. Through it, graduates have access to a secure, online alumni directory that allows them to stay in touch with classmates or seek out new contacts working in the same industry, city or country. They also receive monthly updates on alumni and Schulich activities.

MEGAN KATES (IMBA ’15) SHOuRI BAGCHI (IMBA ’15)

“ The ‘Professional Development for International Managers’ course is one of the top selling points of the IMBA. It offered me insights into the recruitment process and gave me the skills and knowledge to sell myself effectively to potential employers. Regular one-on-one meetings with a Career Development Centre advisor ensured that my personal and professional development were progressing as desired.”

“ The ‘Professional Development for International Managers’ course gave a sense of direction and purpose to my career search. Interacting with industry leaders and IMBA alumni introduced me to potential post-IMBA career paths. Introspection exercises and group discussions helped me understand what I had to offer as a professional. As an international student, the course provided valuable insights into North American business culture.”

Financial Services

Premier Relationship ManagerHSBC Bank CanadaToronto, Ontario, Canada

Research Associate, Precious MetalsDesjardinsToronto, Ontario, Canada

Senior Business Process ConsultantSun Life FinancialToronto, Ontario, Canada

Consulting

ConsultantDeloitte CanadaToronto, Ontario, Canada

Consultant The Lightning Group/Lexus Hotel Group Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Strategic Planner JWT Canada/JWT TorontoToronto, Ontario, Canada

Manufacturing

Order Execution AnalystTenaris (Steel Pipe Products)Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Director Global FabricsBangladesh

Non-Profit/Government / Arts & Media

Campaign Fundraiser ManagerProgressive Conservative PartyToronto, Ontario, Canada

ConsultantINDEX: Award A/S (Design)Copenhagen, Denmark

Territory ManagerMunicipal Media Inc.Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Packaged/Consumer Goods

Logistics ManagerAnheuser/BuschToronto, Ontario, Canada

Director of OperationsThe Fashion Society Company Inc.Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Real Estate/Energy/law/Other

Operations ConsultantSouthwest AirlinesDallas, Texas, USA

Pharma/Health Services/Biotech

Senior Export ManagerMeihua GroupLangfang City, China

Technology

Product Marketing AnalystOracleToronto, Ontario, Canada

Prafulla Metaparti (IMBA ’07) Executive Director Regulatory Change and Control JP Morgan Chase & Co. Hong Kong, China

Aloysius Fekete (IMBA ’05)Product Development Cleantech London, UK

Daniel Kennedy (IMBA ’03) Director, Business Banking Scotiabank Santiago, Chile

Helen Wang (IMBA ’07)Director, Global Digital Infrastructure and Governance, Global Marketing VISA Inc.Forest City, California, USA

IMBAs are prepared to manage in a changing world as…

• Team Leaders and Team PLayers

with effective interpersonal, communication,

negotiation and group process skills

• sTrong generaLisTs

with specialized expertise in one or

more business functions, industries or

special topics

• dynamic and adaPTabLe

individuals skilled at identifying and

solving problems and at combining

knowledge with experience

• agenTs of change

with entrepreneurial vision, directed

energy and the ability to manage

uncertainty and risk

• effecTive decision-makers

who take a strong stakeholder approach

to management – one that considers

profitability, sustainability and social

responsibility

• WeLL-deveLoPed

individuals with strong self-awareness,

self-direction and self-discipline

Selected Careers by Industry – IMBA Class of 2013

Selected Careers by the Numbers – IMBA Class of 2013

IMBA Careers CDC - BBA Grads

4%

25%

4%

14%

11%

7%

14%

21%

Financial Services: 25%

Consulting: 21%

Manufacturing: 14%

Non-Profit /Government /Arts & Media: 14%

Packaged/Consumer Goods: 11%

Real Estate/Energy/Law/Other: 7%

Pharma/Health Services/Biotech: 4%

Technology: 4%

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Admissions

Criteria• An undergraduate degree from a recognized

university with a minimum B average in the last two full years of study or equivalent

• Competitive scores on either the GMAT or GRE

• Two recommendations either from a professor or a person the applicant was in a direct reporting relationship with at work

• Two video essays to be provided through a designated Schulich service provider. Using a web link, IMBA candidates will record answers to pre-recorded questions via webcam.

For further information, go to schulich.yorku.ca/videoessays

• Two years full-time work experience or equivalent is strongly recommended

• Proof of English profi ciency (if English was not the language of university study)

• Successful completion of the OPI (Oral Profi ciency Interview) exam with a minimum of an intermediate-high level of verbal fl uency in language of specialization

• The Admissions Committee may choose to request an interview with selected candidates

• Additional considerations: management experience, leadership potential, entrepreneurial experience, communication skills, creativity, involvement in the community and extracurricular activities

Financial Aid

IMBA BursariesAn International Work Term Bursary equivalent to full-time tuition for the semester is awarded to each IMBA student enrolled in the International Work Term semester. Candidates are required to demonstrate fi nancial need.

IMBA students may apply for a Schulich Travel Bursary ofup to $1,500 depending on the price of a ticket. This may be used either for travel to and from an Academic Exchange Abroad term and/or an International Work Term. IMBA students going on an Academic Exchange can also apply for an Exchange Bursary of $2,000.

Scholarships and Awards Schulich offers a large number of awards, bursaries and scholarships to domestic and international students. Financial aid is available both at entrance and during the program. Schulich’s entrance awards program rewards high-calibre incoming students with numerous awards that are among the highest value offered to MBA students in Canada. There are also many in-course awards and bursaries for continuing students.

Government Student loans Full-time students are eligible to apply for government student loans (Canadian citizens and landed immigrants). Ontario residents may apply for OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program). Students from other provinces may apply to the government student assistance program in their home province. U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for the Direct Loan program. There are also select loans programs available for international students.

For a complete listing of awards and scholarships, visit: schulich.yorku.ca/fi nancialaid

“I chose the Schulich IMBA in order

to gain international experience.

I also wanted a combination of inspiring

faculty, access to successful business

leaders, multinational classmates and

courses relevant to today’s world.

The IMBA was challenging, but it has

served me well. I am succeeding in a

highly competitive global workplace

and have the confi dence to go beyond

what is expected.”

ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAl AID

Launch Your Global Career.

MEN FADRI KEllER ( IMBA ’10 )Talent Acquisition & Development Manager Coca-Cola HBC SwitzerlandZurich, Switzerland

We know choosing your school is a big decision.

We’re here to help guide you in your decision-making and provide

as much information and assistance as you may need.

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