Canada UNI:Richard Ivey School of Business The University of Western Ontario

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Richard Ivey School of Business The University of Western Ontario


About Ivey

Ivey's Mission Statement
To develop business leaders who think globally, act strategically and contribute to the societies within which they operate.

The Richard Ivey School of Business (Ivey) offers degree programs at the undergraduate level (Honours Business Administration) and post graduate levels (12-Month MBA, Executive MBA and PhD) as well as non-degree open enrollment and customized corporate programs through its Executive Development facilities in London, Toronto and Hong Kong. Ivey is affiliated with The University of Western Ontario with its main campus located in London, Ontario, midway between Toronto and Detroit.

The business school also has three executive teaching facilities: Ivey's ING Leadership Centre located in the Exchange Tower in Toronto’s financial district, at the Spencer Leadership Centre in London and the Cheng Yu Tung Management Institute in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where it offers both Executive MBA and Executive Development programs.

International Accreditation
All Richard Ivey School of Business degree and executive development programs are accredited by the European Federation of Management Development (EFMD) through EQUIS – the leading international system of quality assessment, improvement, and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration. Read more.

Case Study Method
Since Ivey’s inception in 1922, the case study method has been the keystone of the school’s approach to learning. The case method is active learning by doing. Each case provides the student with an opportunity to stand in the shoes of the decision-maker, analyzing the business issue presented, making judgments and determining a course of action. Ivey is the only school in Canada that adheres to the case study method. A relatively small number of schools are dedicated to the case study method of learning, including Harvard Business School in Boston and Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

The Richard Ivey School of Business is the largest producer of business cases after Harvard Business School, and the world’s foremost producer of Asian case studies. Top-tier Canadian and International business schools use Ivey cases to support discussions on business theory.

Cross-Enterprise LeadershipTM
In September 2005, Ivey introduced a new model for business education that recognized and encompassed fundamental changes in the business world due to globalization and technological advances and their impact on the role of the “general manager”. Ivey’s Cross-Enterprise Leadership focus acknowledges these changes by structuring its programs’ curriculum on enterprise wide business issues and faculty research around four current Cross-Enterprise Leadership issues:

* Building Sustainable Value
* Engaging Emerging Markets
* Driving Growth through Entrepreneurship and Innovation
* Leading Cross-Enterprise
source:http://www.ivey.uwo.ca/mba/AMBA/index.htm

 

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Ivey's Full-Time 12-Month MBA

Selecting the right business school for your MBA is one of the most important career decisions you will ever make.

Ivey’s case study method, cross-enterprise focus and unparalleled career services support equip you with the skills and resources you need to become decision makers and innovators in a global economy. Explore our site to find out if the Ivey 12-month MBA is the right fit for you.



Curriculum

The Ivey MBA: Cross-Enterprise Designed and Delivered

Designed as a state-of-the-art curriculum, the Ivey 12-month MBA program maximizes your ROI and is the foundation of an intense, rewarding, life-changing student experience. Your Ivey learning experience is a coherent program and the curriculum architecture (courses and modules; length, timing and sequencing of courses; elective programming and overall curriculum content) was designed with the students in mind. Although that sounds obvious, many other programs are designed by the faculty, for the faculty.

The Ivey in-class experience is a dynamic, high energy learning environment led by a world class student orientated faculty team. We are primarily case driven and utilize a variety of classroom formats and activities. Ultimately, the classes are decision and action based. Our Think-Act-Lead focus gives you the skills to make a decision, to implement it and to lead the organization.

Unique Value Added Features

The Ivey MBA provides a solid foundation in business fundamentals and incorporates six key value added features. These features are what make our program unique when compared to other programs.

1) Cross-Enterprise Business Issues

2) Perspective on the Global Business Environment (GLOBE)

3) Elective Program: Career Focused Course Sets

4) Ivey Consulting Project

5) International Learning Opportunities

6) New Venture Project

 

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The Ivey Accelerated MBA Program

The Accelerated MBA program is only available to graduates of Ivey's Honors Business Administration (HBA) Program at The University of Western Ontario.

The Ivey MBA Direct program has been re-launched with a new name and a new format. We have kept all of the great features of the Direct program and combined them with the new Ivey MBA Cross-Enterprise Leadership MBA format. The details are posted on this website so check it out for more information or attend one of our AMBA Information Sessions in cities across Canada.

The GMAT is not required for Ivey HBA students to apply for the Ivey AMBA program. Your two years in the HBA program provides sufficient insight into your academic capabilities. However, if you are interested in pursuing a career in banking or management consulting directly after graduation you may be asked for a GMAT score as part of the recruiting process. Click here for more details.

Now is the best time to come back to Ivey.

The new Accelerated MBA is not just more of the same classes that you took in HBA. Now you can experience the full impact of Ivey's recently introduced Cross-Enterprise Leadership MBA program and take your HBA experience to the next level. The new classes let you immerse yourself into the case discussion, looking at the issues facing an organization from the big picture perspective. Many programs claim to do this, but only Ivey has built a program around the concept and has a truly integrated program.

In the Accelerated MBA program you can:

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Participate in the Ivey International Study trip to meet with international business leaders in their home country.
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Volunteer for the Leader or China Teaching programs to teach students.
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Take electives with both MBA cohorts to maximize your networking opportunities.
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Take the new Ivey Health Sector Stream and be prepared to be a leader in the Health Sector.

Accelerated MBA Program & Application Details

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The Ivey Accelerated MBA program starts in late August and finishes the following May. Eight months of intense networking and learning.
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Tuition for the Ivey eight month Accelerated MBA program is $35,000*.
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Application deadlines for the 2009 intake are:
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February 2, 2009 (early deadline)
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June 1, 2009**
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We encourage you to apply early as the Admissions Committee will begin evaluating applications as we receive them and issue decisions on a rolling basis.

*Note that tuition is under review and subject to change.

**Applications submitted after the deadline will still be reviewed until class capacity is reached.

 

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Re: Canada UNI:What is an Executive MBA?


What is an Executive MBA?
An Executive MBA (EMBA) is an MBA tailored for working executives who already have a significant amount of managerial experience. EMBA students are typically more mature (average age, 36) and classes for this program are held on weekends. Learning from one's peers, who represent a wide range of industries, is an important component in the EMBA Program. EMBA participants are also given the opportunity to examine their companies and industries in depth through course work and projects.

How long does it take to get an EMBA?

The Ivey EMBA experience is a 18-month, weekend based program. With the exception of two mandatory in-residence periods, all classes take place outside of normal working hours. The following diagram summarizes the EMBA class schedule.
Term 1
[August – February]


Term 2
[March – August]


Term 3
[September – January]
2-week residence in HK at Ivey's campus and connecting hotel, followed by Weekend Class Format

Weekend Class Format

1-week Canadian Residence with Canadian EMBA class followed by Weekend Class Format

Weekend Class Format
2-3 weekends in class followed by 3-4 weekends of no classes
Class hours: SAT - 12:30 to 21:30, SUN - 12:30 to 18:30

Tentative Class Schedule of EMBA Class of 2009

Is the Hong Kong EMBA different from the program in Canada?
Aside from the stronger emphasis on Asian case studies and doing business in Asia, the Hong Kong EMBA is the same as the Canadian EMBA. The professors and curriculum are the same. In fact, if you leave Hong Kong before completing Year 1 of the course, you could transfer and finish the course in Canada (subject to space availability). The diploma you receive is the Master of Business Administration from The University of Western Ontario, which is the same whether you take the Hong Kong EMBA, Canadian EMBA, or Canadian full-time MBA.

How long has your program been around?
The Ivey Business School was established in 1920 and our full-time MBA program has been offered since 1948 in London, Ontario. Our Canadian-based Executive MBA program began in 1991 in the Toronto area and attracted 31 students to the first class. Within two years the section had grown to 50 students per year, and in 1997 a second section was added for a total annual intake of close to 110 highly qualified individuals.

In 1995, Ivey launched the EMBA Across Canada program with learning centres in seven Canadian cities: London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. We utilized leading-edge videoconference technology, with split screen discussions and multiple site visibility, combined with in-residence sessions. The first entering class had 37 students and quickly grew to its capacity of 60 individuals. This section was closed following the graduating class of 2002.

In August 1998, Ivey launched its Hong Kong-based EMBA program. The Hong Kong Class of 2000 consisted of 23 executives, and our current 2005 class has 49 participants. Their job responsibilities include CEO, General Manager, Financial Controller, Vice President, Professor, Regional Brand Manager, Chief Engineer, and Managing Director, to name a few, and they represent a wide range of industries, including electronics, finance, insurance, catering, conglomerate, chemical, educational institution, technology, logistics, telecommunications, IT and internet companies, manufacturing, transportation and health services.

In March 2004, Ivey Canada launched the EMBA Continental section with an intake of 52 students. The modular format of this section, 4-day residence sessions each month over a 16-month period, allows for students from outside of Ontario to earn their MBA at Ivey in a classroom-based environment.

How much does your EMBA cost?

Tuition for our August 2008 intake is HK$620,000. This is an all inclusive cost (for participants base in Hong Kong), which includes tuition, textbooks, all cases, course binders & class materials; both in-residents accommodations, airfare to and from Canada for in-residence period, all meals during class times; software packages & Iveynet access. Travel expenses and any costs incurred while working on class projects are the responsibility of the participant and / or the sponsoring organization.

This amount is payable in 6 installments. Special loans and scholarships are available. Click here for scholarship details. Grant is also available for all alumni of The University of Western Ontario.

For more information about the Hong Kong Executive MBA program, please use our online Information Request Form; call our Hong Kong office at (852) 2135 2299; fax (852) 2808 4433 or e-mail Amelia Chan at [email protected] to request our EMBA information package.