McMaster Establishes New Leadership Awards Alongside the Wilson Foundation
At McMaster University, they believe that leadership doesn’t start and end with the school’s exceptional MBA program; it starts in undergraduate studies. This year, the Wilson Foundation established a new awards program hosted at McMaster, which will nurture and cultivate the country’s next generation of leaders. The Wilson Leadership Scholar Award recognizes Canada’s elite group of undergraduate students who are expected to tackle some of society’s most perplexing issues. Continue reading…
Rotman Team Wins Regional A.T. Kearney Global Prize Competition
For the past 19 years, A.T. Kearney has hosted an annual prestigious strategy case competition for the world’s top business schools. The competition asks teams to tackle a simulated engagement of a real client challenge and come up with an actionable strategic solution that provides real value. For the second time in three years, the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management team of Full-Time MBA students won the North American leg of the competition. Continue reading…
Ryerson Receives $8 Million Donation for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Ryerson University’s new Brookfield Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship received an $8-million gift from the Jack Cockwell family and the Brookfield Partners Foundation. This brings the total generosity from the Cockwell family up to $28-million, which makes them one of Ryerson’s most generous benefactors. Continue reading…
GMAT Bootcamp from the Schulich School of Business
Are you looking to enroll in the Schulich School of Business at York University for Fall 2016? You can prepare for success, meet fellow MBA applicants, and get to know the Schulich campus with the GMAT Bootcamp hosted at the Schulich School of Business this October.
The Schulich GMAT Bootcamp is a 30-hour intensive study course that will get you ready to ace the test and get into the Schulich MBA program. Taught by Quantum Test Prep, your instructor is an expert in GMAT study and workshops. All Quantum Test Prep instructors are MBA and MEd graduates who received a top 3 percentile score on the GMAT exam.
As a participant, you will delve deep into the four different sections of the GMAT: Mathematical, Verbal, Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing. The Bootcamp focuses on developing and practicing efficient test processes and tackling the major question types within each section. And by the end of the Bootcamp, you should have the skills necessary to successfully complete the GMAT and receive the score you need to enter the Schulich School of Business MBA program.
The Schulich School also knows that studying for the GMAT can be difficult with a busy work schedule. That’s why the Bootcamp is held in the evenings and over the weekend. The dates and times are as follows according to the Schulich Blog:
- Friday, October 30th: 6pm – 10pm
- Saturday, October 31st: 9am – 6:30pm
- Sunday, November 1st: 9am – 6:30pm
- Monday, November 2nd: 6pm – 10pm
- Tuesday, November 3rd: 6pm – 10pm
While a great GMAT score and entrance into the Schulich School of Business MBA program is priceless, the cost of the workshop after taxes is $815.87. The cost covers all materials and training. And, if you’re accepted into the Schulich MBA program for Fall 2016, you’ll be fully reimbursed for all costs!
Don’t wait. Register for the Schulich GMAT Bootcamp (30hr) Course today by visiting the website.
Wilfred Laurier Holds MBA Open House
Wilfred Laurier University will hold an open house event for its MBA programs on Oct. 24. The event will be held at the Toronto campus. Program options offered at the Toronto campus include Part-Time Evenings MBA, Alternate Weekend MBA, Part-Time MBA/Master of Finance, Accelerated MBA and Accelerated MBA for CMAs programs. All programs offered at this campus are held in a part-time schedule. The open house will be held from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. The event is free for all interested prospective students. Those interested in attending can complete a pre-registration form online.
During the open house, prospective students will have the opportunity to attend an an MBA alumni panel discussion and a MBA class lecture, complete a personal one-on-one appointment with an advisor, meet with MBA program leaders, learn more about the specialization options for the MBA programs at Laurier and complete the application process in person.
Ryerson University Is Leading the Way Helping Syrian Refugees
Many Canadian universities are ramping up efforts to help Syrian refugees find a haven. In a recent article, according to Paul Davidson the president of Universities Canada, “Universities feel a sense of solidarity with those who are under siege and the tens of thousands who are in camps and will be left there to rot without options unless people extend a hand.” The recent help offered by the Canadian universities is just the latest in a long history of universities offering help to refugees.
Ryerson University is leading the way in sponsoring Syrian refugees. In July, Ryerson University in Toronto partnered with Lifeline Syria to help resettle 1,000 Syrian refugees throughout Toronto. Ratna Omidvar, the executive director of Global Diversity Exchange at the Ted Rogers School of Management, is also the chair of Lifeline Syria. Continue reading…
