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2 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 More than an MBA An Ivey Grad A Transformational 12 Months A Classroom You Have to Experience The Ideal Learning Environment Accelerating the Learning Curve State-of-the-Art Curriculum Your Career Advantage An Influential Network Take the Next Step

More than an MBA An Ivey Grad

You will only undertake an MBA once in your life and making the decision about which school to align yourself with is one that will stay with you for the rest of your career. When you choose the Richard Ivey School of Business, you choose a history marked by accomplishments and a future filled with possibilities. Richard Ivey School of Business pioneered international business studies in Canada, offering Canadas first honours undergraduate business degree in 1922. Later, in 1948, the school established the countrys first MBA program. Its all part of a proud brand tradition -- now over 60 years strong. Iveys geographic scope is international -- the first business school to open a campus in Asia in 1998. In 2005, Ivey revolutionized business education in Canada by re-engineering its curriculum and, most recently, introduced the first 12-month MBA program focused on developing crossenterprise leaders. But beyond the rankings and quantifiable measures of success is the intangible value of the Ivey Experience. As one of a select few business schools in the world, in the good company of Harvard, Darden, and IMD, who follow the true tenets of the case study method of learning, Ivey remains distinct in Canada. Ivey is truly a unique place to learn, grow and achieve. The intensity of the program and case work; the extraordinary campus; the energized classroom environment and the bonding with other bright, and highly-motivated peers all contribute to creating a truly life-changing experience.

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Learning Approach

A Transformational 12 Months
The Ivey 12-month MBA program is best described as transformational. You go in with a set of assumptions and beliefs on how business works and what leadership is only to emerge with an entirely new perspective on how to think, act and execute as a business leader. It is a learning experience unlike any other you have had or are likely to engage in during your lifetime.
-- Rick Robertson, MBA Program Director

The Ivey Method Not Just Another Lecture

At Ivey, learning isnt a spectator sport. When top recruiters, business leaders and our alumni told us business education needed to change, we listened. Here, learning comes alive because we believe that the last thing you need is another lecture. Its a hands-on, learn-by-doing, actionoriented approach to decision making that immerses you in complex, real-world business scenarios. The key is our unique learning approach featuring the case study method. It immerses you in real-world problems where you quickly learn how to analyze available data, develop options, make a decision, plan a course of action and, ultimately, emerge with greater confidence. Through hundreds of case studies and simulations, youre exposed to several years of real-life business knowledge in just 12 transformational months. In our exclusive Ivey Cross-Enterprise Leadership (CEL) approach and our hands-on, action-oriented method, learning is accelerated and knowledge is absorbed faster. You emerge with a greater ability to lead teams and become the go-to person in an organization.

Activity-based workshops teach the value of building teams and help foster an environment of trust.

Throughout my Ivey experience, I found myself leveraging the learning from that day in order to overcome the challenges presented to me. I am certain that once I leave Ivey, I will utilize these skills in the work environment where teamwork is vital in gaining a competitive advantage.
-- Riccardo Cosentino, MBA Graduate

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Learning Approach

A Classroom You Have to Experience

Sit in on just one Ivey MBA class and your perception of what constitutes a relevant, engaging learning environment will never be the same. Each class is a journey through a complex, multi-disciplined business challenge. Each one is a case study of the world of business as it really is where things rarely fit neatly into tidy functional boxes. Ivey professors dont teach so much as they orchestrate and facilitate your learning and discovery. They lead debate, stimulate discussion, challenge positions and, at times, teach in teams. Before you know it, the class has dissected and analyzed the case from every conceivable angle and developed action plans to address the issues. Through Iveys unique action-oriented, hands-on approach, you are learning the specifics of functional disciplines, like finance or accounting, but you are also experiencing how each of these functions impact one another. Each is a part of a greater whole and must work within the context of the entire enterprise for any solution to work. This broad perspective helps bring out the Cross-Enterprise Leadership abilities the business community demands. The insights, judgment, and ability to execute and implement decisions that you need in the real world of business cant be learned straight out of a textbook. They have to be experienced, and cases are Iveys flight simulator for business decision making. To us, the dynamic and interactive case method is the only way to develop a truly enterprisewide skill set.

A dynamic classroom
Coming for a class visit prior to applying and seeing how the students and professors interacted in the classroom was very influential. Experiencing case-based learning really provides you with true understanding of the program.
-- Michelle Grech, MBA Graduate
NAMe

Michelle Grech, Ivey MBA 08 (Fall Class)

LANguAges spokeN

English, French, German

pre-Ivey INdusTry experIeNce

Investment Banking National Bank Financial and Private Equity TD Capital Mezzanine Partners, Toronto ON
Ivey resuM

MBAA Class Representative, Co-VP of Ivey Finance, Student Ambassador, Salsa, Soccer, and Women in Management Clubs

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Location

The Ideal Learning Environment

Ivey spencer Leadership centre
A life-changing learning experience requires a setting specifically designed and equipped to cater to the needs of the students. The Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre is such a place. It is the ideal environment for one of the worlds premier MBA programs. Housed in a Georgian manor on 30 tranquil, park-like acres, Spencer offers state-of-the-art teaching amenities and technology. Everything, from DKs Cafeteria to the student lounge to the fully equipped gym, is located under one roof so students are free from distraction and able to concentrate on their learning. Being located in London, Ontario means that most who are accepted into the Ivey MBA program relocate into the community and commit to focusing and fully investing in the MBA experience. Unlike a typical commuter school, Ivey offers the unique opportunity to form much stronger ties with fellow classmates. Enriching the experience even more is the fact that students come from around the world, turning Spencer into a global village with a rich diversity of backgrounds. Close friendships are formed and the bonds created typically grow into lifelong personal and professional relationships that are truly international.

The difference 12 Months Makes

Learning to lead and network through the case method changed me as a learner. It transformed me into an even more curious, passionate problem solver who continues to ask Why? to drive down into the marrow of a problem and unearth the best solutions.
-- Mark Bergman, MBA Graduate
NAMe

Mark Bergman, Ivey MBA 08 (Spring Class)

pre-Ivey INdusTry experIeNce

Realtor, Financial Officer, and Music Artist and Manager, Halifax NS

Ivey resuM

MBAA Class President, Member of the Ivey China Study Trip, Member of the Ivey MBA Consulting Club
posT-Ivey desTINATIoN

Management Consulting, Monitor Group, Toronto ON

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Program

Accelerating the Learning Curve

Beyond Fundamentals
As Canadas only case-based business school, Ivey delivers a solid foundation of business fundamentals, but also offers several unique elements that set it apart from traditional business schools: Cross-Enterprise Leadership Develop a cross-enterprise point of view throughout the program, to better understand how functional business skills are best applied in solving complex real world business issues and opportunities. Global Business Perspective Examine major contemporary issues in Iveys GLOBE learning module that draws on experts and guest speakers covering such topics as climate change, sustainable development, corporate governance, social responsibility and emerging markets. Ivey Business Consulting Project Participate in Canadas longest running client field project, consulting for major corporations on current business issues. New Venture Projects Develop a business idea from inception to making the pitch to investors and entrepreneurs. International Learning Opportunities -- Travel abroad with Iveys China Study Trip, a 10-day elective course that tours local industry, meets local business owners, and ties in-class learning with a realworld perspective. Other long-standing traditions include the China Teaching Project - where MBAs teach cases to students at top universities in China; LEADER - where MBAs travel to Eastern Europe to teach, consult, and help build entrepreneurial skills; and Bridge - an opportunity to travel to Africa to implement consulting recommendations tied to the Ivey Business Consulting Project experience. areer-focused Electives Specially focused studies in Finance, C Corporate Strategy & Leadership, International Management, Entrepreneurship, Health Sector management, and Marketing provide students with structure and guidance to develop an inventory of skills and competencies relevant to their post-MBA career goals.

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Quality Without compromise

To compress the learning and benefits of a top-tier, internationally recognized MBA program into only 12 months without compromise requires the kind of vision and courage for which Ivey has long been recognized. In Iveys dynamic environment, students analyze cases in learning teams groups of bright, driven, and diverse people that challenge each other to think differently about business issues. The faculty team is deeply committed to student success and case teaching, and uses the classroom to ensure students do more than simply absorb theories and facts. Students analyze conflicting data and points of view, identify and prioritize goals, and make difficult decisions with incomplete or uncertain information. Its an approach reflective of the complexity of real business. Once the program begins, students hit the ground running and dont slow down for 12 lifechanging months.

An Incredible return on Investment (roI)

The true costs of any MBA program go far beyond tuition. The total investment factors in your lost income, incremental living expenses and time away from your career and business network. You can go to www.iveymba.ca/roi to calculate your opportunity cost. Earning an Ivey 12-month MBA will enable you to re-enter the job market sooner with new skills, enhanced credentials and expanded possibilities. You start earning again in less time without compromising your business education in the least. As a way to significantly improve your ROI, consider Ivey.

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Program

State-of-the-Art Curriculum
Design of the curriculum begins with input from faculty, recruiters, students and alumni. The result is a complete program focused on the career success of our students, not just a collection of courses selected by faculty preference. Its all delivered in a dynamic, high energy learning environment that emphasizes the application of skills in complex real-world business situations.

Designed and Delivered

46 curriculum weeks in total, plus:
Pre-Ivey Preparatory Knowledge Program (2 weeks, recommended) Industry week in Toronto (1 week) Student-run recruiting trips to various destinations (3-4 days) First round interview week (1 week) December break (2 weeks; 3 if not on International Trip) Ivey Consulting Project (8 days + 1 week of program time + field work)
Economics Primer Communicating Effectively Managing Financial Resources

Preparatory Knowledge Program

(2 weeks)

Orientation Week

Individual Foundations of CEL* Module 1

(6 weeks)
Managing Your Career

Business Foundations of CEL Module 2 (Part 1)

(9 weeks)
Accounting & Control for Managers

Quantitative Skills Primer

Accounting Primer

Decision Making with Analytics

Designing & Executing Strategies

Leading People & Organizations

*Cross-Enterprise Leadership

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Business Foundations of CEL Module 2 (Part 2)

(8 weeks)
Marketing Products & Services

Global Business Environment (GLOBE) Module 3

(7 weeks)

Electives and Projects Module 4

(15 weeks)

Ivey Consulting and New Venture Projects

Program Culmination
(1 week)

9 11 courses

Mercury Venture Challenge

Leveraging Information Technology

International Trip Options (China, Eastern Europe)

CEL in a Global Context

Managing Operations

Convocation & Ring Ceremony

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Career Management

Your Career Advantage

Top recruiters are drawn to Ivey. They seek out the best MBA graduates for top placements worldwide. For the complete placement report on our 12-month MBA grads, go to www.iveymba.ca and download the Placement Report.

With you from the Moment you Apply

Unlike traditional business schools, where career management is a downstream service as students approach graduation, ours is a boutique approach in which we work with each student on a one-to-one basis. Iveys Career Management department interviews candidates as part of the admissions process. From the time you attend your first class, our Relationship Managers start working to help you prepare for post-graduation career opportunities. During the first 12 weeks of the program, the curriculum includes workshops and feedback sessions solely focused on your career development. Career Management specialists continue to work with you to help you to understand your individual needs and career goals, and then help you develop your own personal strategy for achieving these goals. Ivey helps you target the right industries, sell yourself to organizations, build a profile of interests and activities, develop networking skills and hone your interviewing techniques. At Ivey, you not only learn the skills required to get your first job after graduation, but also how to successfully navigate opportunities and decisions throughout the rest of your career.

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Future Leaders
The former CEO of McDonalds Canada came to class one day to speak to us about cultural integration and people management. His real-life experience and charisma will definitely be an example for my future international career development.
-- Yayin Hu, MBA Graduate
NAMe

Yayin Hu, Ivey MBA 08 (Spring Class)

LANguAges spokeN

Mandarin, English, German

pre-Ivey educATIoN

University of Nottingham, UK Master of Science, and Shanghai University Bachelor of Science

posT-Ivey desTINATIoN

Johnson & Johnson Global

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Alumni

An Influential Network
With over 20,000 alumni working in nearly 100 countries, Ivey connects you to a powerful, worldwide network committed to your success.

Worldwide connections
Upon graduation from Ivey, you enter an exclusive and extended family of global proportions. Large, supportive and highly successful, the Ivey alumni network has more than 20,000 members living and working in over 95 countries. Ivey graduates hold the largest number of C-level executive positions of any Canadian business school and the Ivey Partnership Program pairs MBA students with alumni willing to act as mentors. Ivey alumni are deeply connected and committed to the success of the school, and are a network that will play a crucial role as you navigate your post-MBA career. Ultimately, each of us determines our own success, but, as an Ivey MBA graduate, you can be confident there will be many well-connected hands willing to lend their support.

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Alumni pride
A highlight of my time at Ivey was having dinner with several Ivey MBA Alumni in Beijing, during the China Study Trip, and listening to them reminisce about their business school days. That evening reiterated for me the depth, breadth, and international scale of Iveys network of alumni
-- Vanessa Jang, MBA Graduate
NAMe

Vanessa Jang, Ivey MBA 08 (Spring Class)

pre-Ivey educATIoN

Vancouver BC, Sauder School of Business-Bachelor of Commerce

Ivey resuM

LEADER Project, China Study Trip, Co-Director of Ivey Connects, Ivey Representative at Global Net Impact Conference, Member of Marketing, Student Ambassadors and Women in Management Clubs
posT-Ivey desTINATIoN

STRATEGY, Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto ON

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Apply

Take the Next Step

Applying to the Ivey MBA Program
Were looking for the next generation of business leaders people who arent afraid to express their views, know where theyre going, and have the energy and commitment to get there. Ultimately, theyre people who will contribute to, and benefit from, our program. Find out more about the Ivey MBA:
egister online at www.iveymba.ca/visit for a class visit at the Spencer Leadership Centre. R Attend one of our First Class on the Road or other events held across Canada and internationally. end us your resum for a complimentary assessment at www.iveymba.ca S tart your application today at www.iveymba.ca/apply S o learn more about the many advantages of an Ivey MBA visit www.iveymba.ca or call T 1-866-878-Ivey to speak directly with an MBA admissions officer.

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Ivey MBAs are outstanding students who possess a lot of passion, strong work experience and are very sharp. The case method increases students ability to think through problems in interviews and provides the confidence to think out of the box.
Top-tier investment bank recruiter Recruiter Satisfaction Survey

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Richard Ivey School of Business The University of Western Ontario 1151 Richmond Street North, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 3K7 Telephone: 519-661-3212 Toll free: 1-866-878-4839 Fax: 519-661-3431 Email: mba@ivey.uwo.ca Web: www.ivey.uwo.ca Iveys main campus is located in London, Ontario, Canada. To learn more about London, visit www.london.ca or www.goodmovelondon.com

EFMD

Richard Ivey School of Business is an accredited member of EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System), awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). Richard Ivey School of Business is a member of AACSB: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.