Real estate MBA programs adding value to property pros
Real estate may be spoken of most often in terms of realtors and property values, but the industry is rife with complex business transactions and administrative matters, pushing some MBA schools to...
View ArticleMBA student seeks to recreate Moneyball Magic
As the school year shifts into full throttle, Evan Garmaise starts his mission to achieve the success of data analyst and Oakland A's assistant GM Peter Brand, portrayed by actor Jonah Hill in the...
View ArticleCase competition dose of reality for specialized MBA student
MBA student specializing in real estate attributes success in global competition to leveraging individual strengths of team members.
View ArticleMBA programs leveraging cultural diversity to enhance scholastic experience
Canada's cultural diversity is giving MBA students an organic opportunity to immerse themselves in cross-cultural collaboration.
View ArticleCultural quotient test tells much about individual
The purpose of the CQ evaluation is to identify an individual’s willingness, capacity and strategy to understand others’ cultural attributes as a means of bridging communication and collaboration gaps
View ArticleMBA networking guidance helps student break out of her shell
A story of one MBA student's journey from networking novice to skilled hobnobber.
View ArticleVirtual MBA creates real networks
Unlike other schools where students are in one another’s physical presence daily, Athabasca University's strictly online program uses interactive technology and digital networks to help form lasting...
View ArticleFace time eases workforce transition
Every July, Queen’s MBA students spend a week on Bay Street, meeting with alumni to learn about career options, develop their networks, and start their job search
View ArticleMBA programs build entrepreneurs' bonds
The number of entrepreneurs in the MBA circuit is growing — so much so programs are dedicating extensive time, effort and resources into supporting entrepreneurship
View ArticleThe 6 best Canadian business schools in the world: How grads' paycheques...
The Financial Times' annual ranking of the world's business schools shows Canadian MBAs are pulling in a lot less than their global counterparts
View ArticleThink the EMBA is just a lighter version of the MBA? Think again
EMBA programs differ in many ways from standard, full-time MBA programs, but the biggest difference is the students for which the programs are intended.
View ArticleFinding the right fit: How to choose the EMBA program that's right for you
With so many EMBA programs in Canada and so many options within them, knowing which program is best suited to an individual's lifestyle requires a strategic approach.
View ArticleEMBA newcomers find solace in schools' support systems
Re-entering the classroom after year in the professional world can be daunting. That's why many EMBA program administrators have developed unique ways of helping students seamlessly integrate.
View ArticleFootball trio trades athletic dreams for business ambition
The story of how a university administrator helped three pro football players chart a path to a career in business.
View ArticleHow to turn a degree into career change
Those who change their careers mid-stream often feel they're constantly behind their peers, but some have found an EMBA can help level the playing field.
View ArticleDesautels students' concept of solving urban hunger with diet of crickets...
It might not seem appetizing to most westerners, but a team of students from McGill's Desautels Faculty of Management has impressed the judges in an international social entrepreneurship contest with...
View ArticleThat awkward post-grad conversation about compensation
A look at how to go about asking for a promotion or greater remuneration once you've completed your executive MBA.
View ArticleThe world's top 10 business schools
Having an MBA can give you an edge in the cutthroat world of business — but only if you pick the right school
View ArticleYork's Schulich ranked best executive MBA in world by The Economist
York University's 12-year-old EMBA program at the Schulich School of Business gets its first nod as the the #1 program in the world.
View ArticleTrust key element of training in modern charisma
With media, consumer groups and regulators putting business leaders under the microscope at unprecedented level, budding C-suite candidates are learning how to win back hearts and minds.
View ArticleTeaching students to affect change right from the start
How some MBA schools are taking CSR learning beyond platitudes and arming students with the knowledge and resources they need to affect change from junior ranks and up.
View ArticleReflecting on a decade of change: Ivey's outgoing dean offers perspective on...
Carol Stephenson, outgoing Dean of the Richard Ivey School of Business reflects on how the business world (and business school) has changed since she took on her role in 2002.
View ArticleMBA graduates face challenge of coupling entrepreneurial ambition with...
Many of today's MBA entrants have grand dreams of starting their own businesses immediately after graduation, but such timing may not always be ideal.
View ArticleInternational conference giving students the travel bug
How an international business conference organized by and held for students is developing an international community of executives, experts and students setting their sites on global commerce.
View ArticleEnticing exposure: How exchange programs are setting MBA students on an...
With international visits and exchanges an integral part of many MBA programs, business students are being drawn into worlds they hadn't previously considered a career destination.
View ArticleInternational students are using the Canadian MBA as a portal to...
With Canadian business schools garnering more prestige internationally, students from around the world are flocking to Canada to open doors to global opportunities they may not have had otherwise.
View ArticleDivergent Paths: There's more than one way to get a foot in the door to the...
Canadian students are finding their way into the world of global business through different paths, but is one better than the other?
View ArticleCanadians' cultural heritages offer a leg up in arena of global business
For Canadian students who have maintained the culture, language and customs of their countries of origin, the path to success in international business is a much smoother ride.
View ArticleReverberating impact of energy crisis forced schools to redefine approach to...
The energy crisis and its many subsequent mini-crises showed the sector and those preparing professionals to enter into it that knowing how to live through a bottom cycle was imperative to survival.
View ArticleNew world order: The tech bubble prompted basic principles to be thrown out...
The bursting of the tech bubble forced business schools to reset students' expectations about opportunities in the tech world and how to maximize their potential.
View ArticleAhead of the curve: Recent international focus in business schools allows...
Rather than waiting to respond to the complexities of the upcoming trade agreement with Europe, Canadian business schools have already been grooming students to face the challenges of international...
View ArticleTurning a 'black soul' green: How CSR became a mainstay of business education
A surge in consumer and student demand in making business more sustainable and responsible has spurred a widespread movement among business schools toward comprehensive CSR programming.
View ArticleFocus on diversity, not security, key learning in post-9/11 business curricula
The attacks on Sept. 11 forced the business world to become laser-focused on security and risk management, but for business schools 9/11 was a catalyst to training global commerce with cultural...
View ArticleExpediting the future: A look back at business schools' response to the...
Ironically, business schools were initially quicker to pick up on the importance of the Internet, e-commerce and digital communication than most students. But it didn't take long for that to change.
View ArticleGlobal recession forced business schools to focus on exposed warts, silos
The 2008 Financial Crisis made the business world acutely aware of its own shortcomings and showed business schools it was time to re-evaluate their emphasis on leadership, ethics and integrated...
View ArticleExecutive coaches to impel Schulich students to think critically about post...
Four executive coaches have been hired to help Schulich students answer tough questions about what the future may hold for them and how to go about pursuing it.
View ArticleConcordia's John Molson School of Business revamps Executive MBA program
New program to include executive coaching and emphasis on stimulating students' physical mettle in addition to intellectual.
View ArticleA 'three-day adrenaline rush': Annual trading-simulation competition kicks...
More than 280 business students from as far away as Egypt, South Africa and Hong Kong will descend on Rotman's new facility for a three-day, 50-team showdown.
View ArticleThe new social science: Teaching the broader benefits of social media to...
While social media was initially identified by industry as a great marketing tool, today's EMBAs are learning how to integrate social into many more facets of business operations.
View ArticleKeep on movin': EMBAs getting schooled on maximizing the potential of mobile...
Mobile technology is allowing for much more than just tele-work options. Today's EMBA are learning how it will impact the future of organizational communication, privacy and data storage.
View ArticleFrom boom to bust: Learning to manage with success even in the worst of times
Today's EMBAs have lived through the Dot Com bubble, the energy boom and the financial market crash. Now they're learning how to be business leaders in a climate dubbed the "new normal"
View ArticleLearning the 'grey areas': EMBA programs forcing professionals to scrutinize...
For students in executive MBA programs, learning ethics means questioning almost dogmatic beliefs drawn from myriad professional experiences -- sometimes with surprising results
View ArticleBusiness schools work to bridge the gap between academia and industry
The push to bring relevance to traditional teaching is a constant one for business schools, says Allan Riding, professor at Telfer in Ottawa
View ArticleMBA students in Canada tackle sustainability to get a competitive edge
As more and more companies focus on sustainability, business schools have sought to reflect that demand
View ArticleThe real reason social startups fail and how business schools are coming to...
Entrepreneurship is hard enough when you bring business skills to the table; well-intentioned engineers with a great idea face more obstacles. Here's how they're getting the help they need to grow
View ArticleGet the competitive edge with Bloomberg's business school rankings
Western University's Ivey comes out on top of the international MBA programs in Bloomberg's annual rankings
View ArticleMBA combined degrees give graduates more options and appeal
Combined MBA offerings are becoming increasingly popular in a world where the demand for industry-specific skills backed by strong business acumen continue to grow
View ArticleMBAs are still fairly select designations with great returns
Do MBAs pay off? Graduates from York University’s Schulich School of Business and Dalhousie University’s Corporate Residency program believe they do
View ArticleThe gift of a business education that keeps on giving
Business schools across the country are relying more and more on philanthropy
View ArticleHow to graduate from an MBA without a heavy burden of debt
While an MBA might be the Holy Grail for many, coming up with the dollars to cover tuition fees that can range from $40,000 or $120,000 is no easy task
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