In the third and the most sought after part of the interview with Imran Kanga, we discuss the Curriculum Structure and the Post-MBA opportunities at Schulich School of Business.
In the second part of the interview, Imran Kanga - Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment & Admissions reveals the biggest misconception about Schulich Full-time MBA program and the massively popular International Field Study project.
In the first part of the interview, Imran Kanga - Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment & Admissions shares about the various MBA program options and the teaching methodology used at Schulich School of Business.
We interviewed J.D. Clarke - the Executive Director, Recruitment of Admissions (Masters Programs) to learn about the biggest Misconception about Ivey MBA and the admission process for getting into the one-year MBA program.
In the second part of the Interview Series, Nikki shares the opportunities for career switchers, post-MBA mobility trends and a unique feature of Rotman Full-time MBA – Flexible Internships.
In the first part of the Interview with Atul Jose (Editor, F1GMAT), Niki da Silva, the Managing Director of Rotman’s Full-Time MBA Program, shares the common misconception about the full-time MBA program, the motivation behind the self-development Lab and the curriculum structure of Rotman Full-time MBA
Although the Trudeau government has rechristened the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the rules for MBA and post-graduate International students have remained the same. For MBA students, the route to finding opportunities is through the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program.
MBA Applicants planning to join Canadian Business Schools have a natural curiosity to compare the MBA program offered by Canada with that of top American Business Schools. You have to understand the inherent difference in values between the American and the Canadian society. Although we don’t want to do a case study on over 60 social, individual and religious values, learning about some of the key difference between the two societies is essential if you are planning to choose Canada as your MBA and post-MBA location.
MBA in Canada: Culture & Values
If you have a Pharma background, switching to Business Administration would reduce your earning capacity even if you return to the Pharma industry. However, Engineers can expect to increase their earning capacity between 15 and 21% with an MBA
Saskatchewan has a history of dominating the provinces when it comes to per capita GDP, just behind Alberta, at C$73,759. Like Canada, Saskatchewan goods and services found the largest market in the US, receiving 55% of the total $33 billion exports in 2015. China, India, Japan and Brazil were the other markets where the province found the largest markets with the Asia market growing from $2.2 billion in 2004 to $8.6 billion in 2015.
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British Columbia (BC) is a relief for the Canadian Economy. The real GDP for the province is expected to grow at an average of 2.2% till 2024. One reason is that BC is not dependent on the Energy Sector for their primary revenue.
The GDP of the province is at C$363 billion with 70% of the per capita income contributed by goods and services. Quebec leads Canada in the Aerospace, Life Sciences, IT (Technology), Hydroelectricity, and Green Technology industries.
Ontario is the provincial powerhouse that generates 37% of Canada’s national GDP, employing over 50% of all employees in Financial Services, Knowledge, and Technology sectors. Blessed with the second largest area, Ontario covers 1 million square kilometers with Quebec and Manitoba enclosing the borders on the east and the west respectively. The Great Lakes (Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario), which accounts for world’s one-fifth of fresh water supply was the basis for industrial development in Canada.
Despite the diversification effort, Canada has a history of slow evolving trade agreements. For instance, in 2006, Canada had free trade agreement with just five countries (US, Mexico, Israel, Costa Rica and Chile), but as of 2015, the reach has widened to 44 countries, mostly the Euro Zone, South America and South Korea.
Canadian Economy 2015
Diversity is not limited to ethnicity or nationality. For the past decade, the government has started Canada's Best Diversity Employers award that recognizes Employers demonstrating diversity in recruiting Women, Minorities, Disabled citizens, Aboriginal natives, and employees from the LGBT community.
Multiculturalism in Canada
Jacques Cartier, the French explorer, overheard two captured guides referring “Kanata” or the “village” while talking about the North American vast land. By the mid-1500s, “Canada” became a common lexicon in World Maps. Canada is the second largest Country (9,984,670 square km) in the world behind Russia and slightly larger than the US, primarily contributed by the large water surface area.
Part 2 of the Top MBA programs in Canada Series. Information include Average GMAT Score, Tuition Fee, Post-MBA Opportunities, Financial Aid, Salary, Exchange Programs and Much More. Read Top MBA in Canada - Part 2
For MBA aspirants, Canada provides a launching pad to work in North America while providing a cheaper study option than USA. In fact, Canada’s Business Schools combine a high standard of education with lower costs. Canada also has lower unemployment compared to other developed nations. Learn more about MBA in Canada
Canada is the world’s 3rd largest natural gas producer, 5th largest crude oil producer and accounts for 13% of the world’s total oil reserves second to only Venezuela and Saudi Arabia. The Industry is the single largest private investor in Canada.
Canada had 314,600 jobs directly related to the Oil & Gas industry in 2013, the US had 286,000 directly employed in this industry.
Get an Overview of Canadian Oil & Gas Industry, Job Prospects for MBAs, and Compare with US Job Market
The Government of Canada offers loans and grants that make studying for an MBA an easy, risk-free affair for residents. The loans have a deferred payment period and provide extremely flexible payback options, especially if the student’s expected income fails to materialize.
The Canadian government’s Lifelong Learning Plan allows students to withdraw as much as $10,000 per year from their registered retirement savings plan
Here are the loan options in detail