HALIFAX NS, CANADA A DIFFERENT KIND OF MBA WHY THE DALHOUSIE MBA IS... THE DALHOUSIE A DIFFERENT KIND OF MBA ADVANTAGE Welcome to one of Canada’s leading universities. Since 1818, Dalhousie has been attracting students from around the globe and providing a world-class education. We are recognized for outstanding academic quality, superb faculty 1 FOCUS ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING and educational and research opportunities that are second to none. Dalhousie is home to over 18,000 students and has graduated 9 Rhodes scholars, the sixth Whether you are entering the program directly from any undergrad degree or using the highest in the world. We provide unique interactive, collaborative and career- CRMBA to pivot into a new career, you will be immersed quickly and intensely into the real business world with an eight-month paid Corporate Residency Our Faculty of Management, home of the Dalhousie development program Corporate Residency MBA, has an international reputation for developing private sector, public sector and civil society leaders who manage with integrity and make things happen. 2 EXPAND YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK Gain access to our broad network of MBA alumni around the world, as well as hundreds of employer partnerships across Canada 3 BIG UNIVERSITY...SMALL COHORT Dalhousie is a large university with over 200 programs and all the services you associate with a major international institution. However, our program brings together a relatively ONLY 5% OF THE WORLD’S BUSINESS SCHOOLS HOLD THE AACSB ACCREDITATION. YOUR ROWE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA Brought to you by the Find more info at dalmba.ca Page Rowe School of Business and search MBA 3 CLICK THEIR IMAGES TO ALL DEGREES WELCOME MBA+ YOUR DEGREE CONNECT ON LINKEDIN ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCE BUSINESS ENGINEERING At the Rowe School of Business, all degrees are welcome. Our tradition is being a destination for non- traditional students from every discipline. We are looking for high-potential career launchers who are self- Along with academic success in their undergraduate degree, Corporate Residency MBA students share a sense of how to transfer skills and experience acquired in Science, Arts, Engineering, Business and Charlotte Henderson, JD/MBA Connie Zheng, MBA 2017 David Hatcher, MBA 2018 other degrees into a managerial context along with a willingness to take on a steep learning curve and 2020 strive to be the best they can be. Undergrad Undergrad Undergrad Zhongnan University of Economics Mount Allison University and Law In many cases the diversity in our classes comes Corporate Residency from students “pivoting” Corporate Residency Corporate Residency Development and Investor Relations paths such as medicine, law, dentistry, pharmacy Marketing Manager, Dragon Analyst, Atlantic Lottery Corporation Analyst, DHX Media or engineering. Other students are “blenders” Veterinary Current Position Current Position who have a passion for what they studied in their Current Positions Consultant, EY Partnerships, Manifold undergraduate program but want to combine the Veterinary; Business Development skills they already have with a new set of business Manager, Modest Tree; Articling and leadership skills. For those interested in law, Clerk, Stewart McKelvey which can be completed in four years. HEALTH SCIENCE SCIENCE T E C H N O L O G Y & INNOVATION 2017 - 2020 CLASS PROFILE BY UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE Melissa Ogilvie, MBA 2018 Dave Beekhuizen, MBA 2019 Nicolas Yantzi, MBA 2019 Undergrad Undergrad Undergrad University of Ottawa Corporate Residency Corporate Residency Corporate Residency Strategy & Operations at Deloitte Banking Analyst, Scotiabank Global Infrastructure Finance Analyst, RBC OUR PROGRAM IS IN THE Canada Banking and Markets Capital Markets TOP 2% OF MBA PROGRAMS WORLDWIDE! Current Position Current Position Current Position Consultant, Strategy & Operations at West, TC Energy Finance, RBC Capital Markets Deloitte Canada Brought to you by the Find more info at dalmba.ca Page Rowe School of Business and search MBA 5 OUR EMPLOYER PARTNERS The possibilities for your Corporate Residency experience are limitless. Our students secure their eight- are located in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada; however, CRMBA students have completed their THE CORPORATE residencies in locations across Canada RESIDENCY Below is a small sample of our employer partners. A full list is available on our website dalmba.ca Your career begins just a few short months into the program. By the time you enter your Corporate Residency, you will have been coached and rigorously prepared for this deep immersion into the business world. Over eight months you will accomplish and learn more than is possible in any traditional four- month co-op because a Dalhousie Corporate Residency isn’t just another summer job, it’s a glimpse into your career. As one employer aptly said, “In four months you are considered a co-op student. In eight months, we treat you like an employee with all the responsibility that goes with it.” You will be paid business experience, ready to leverage what you’ve learned during your residency. Residency MBA program integrates career development directly into the curriculum, helping prepare you for future career success. Our professional team works with you to hone your job search and interview skills and connect you with employers for your Corporate Residency and beyond. Students also have the option of creating a self-developed Corporate Residency and have access to the team in Management Career Services for assistance. 1. SELF-MANAGEMENT 2. CAREER INTELLIGENCE 3. PERSONAL BRAND 4. CAREER DEVELOPMENT SKILLS Impression Management LinkedIn Coaching Virtual & Case Interviewing Brought to you by the Find more info at dalmba.ca Page Rowe School of Business and search MBA 7 RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT: BY THE NUMBERS THE MBA CLASS 2017-2019 TOP 4 INDUSTRIES FOR MBA GRADUATES $20,000-53,000 average Corporate Residency Salary 23% Finance & Banking of active job seekers found employment within 97% 6 months of graduation 21% Consulting $66,536 17% average annual Marketing, Sales & Service compensation THE BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT, HALIFAX 36 % EXPLORE CANADA’S EAST COAST 14% Business, Management & Admin Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada’s Atlantic Coast. The Halifax area, of active job seekers found work in Nova Scotia atmosphere. Opportunities for a wide range of outdoor pursuits are available within city limits where pristine lakes, hiking trails and coastal beaches are close at hand. Brought to you by the Find more info at dalmba.ca Page Rowe School of Business and search MBA 9 OUR LEARNING APPROACH A DIFFERENT KIND OF MBA The Corporate Residency MBA is unique in its structure, design and approach to learning. Our 22-month program is more than the completion of a set number of stand-alone courses. We ensure students Year One receive a business education that balances theoretical knowledge with in-class experiential learning and P R E - P R O G R A M Moving to Halifax | Course registration | Textbooks application of business skills in an eight-month work term. Pre-course materials | Resources & assessments Year One ORIENTATION BUSI 5000 SEMESTER ONE SUMMER Intensive courses: Introduction to Personal & Year one of the Corporate Residency MBA program begins with pre-course BUSI 5703 Business Economics BUSI 5103 Business Accounting for the world of business and give them the fundamental competencies BUSI 5503 Quantitative Decision Making BUSI 6900 Corporate Responsibility, Ethics and Society prepare them for securing their corporate residencies. Year One BUSI 5201 Financial Management BUSI 5003 SEMESTER TWO FALL BUSI 5401 Marketing Management PPE I: Self Management & In the fall of year one are six more core courses plus a competitive, immersive, BUSI 5512 Leveraging Technology Engagement team-based integrative weekend session that challenges students to fully BUSI 5801 International Business Sept to Dec surrounding sales, negotiation and teamwork. Faculty members and BUSI 5551 Operations Management Employer Partners work together on these sessions to ensure the highest level of learning and job preparation. C O R P O R A T E Year One BUSI 7000 RESIDENCY WINTER, SPRING BUSI 5305 & SUMMER in the classroom and putting them into practice in a corporate setting. The academic learning continues during this period with an online course designed to help you navigate your corporate residency experience. Year the important learnings and celebrate student successes. Year Two MGMT 5000 Management Without BUSI 5004 FALL Borders PPE II: Creativity & Complexity S E M E S T E R S T H R E E BUSI 6000 Strategy & Competitiveness & FOUR Sept to Dec Elective #1 | Elective #2 | Elective #3 remaining core courses which provide an opportunity to build consulting, problem solving, project management and stakeholder management Year Two BUSI 6005 Strategy Implementation BUSI 5004 Through elective choices students can deep dive into four areas of focus WINTER Elective #4 | Elective #5 | Elective #6 | including: Finance, Marketing, Enterprise Analytics and Entrepreneurship PPE Capstone: Leading and and Innovation. Elective courses also can include directed studies that will Elective #7 occurs at the May convocation. Brought to you by the Find more info at dalmba.ca Page Rowe School of Business and search MBA 11 PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL MEET VAISHNAVI EFFECTIVENESS VEMIREDDY Through