School Name
Dalhousie School of Business
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dean
David Wheeler
Director
Peggy Cunningham
Accreditation:
AACSB
Program Overview:
The Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University is committed to the success of its students. Small classes provide maximum interaction with instructors, as well as an opportunity for participants to develop lifelong personal and professional associations with other students from diverse educational, professional and cultural backgrounds.
Courses are taught through a variety of methods including case studies, lectures and discussions, simulations and research activities, as well as domestic and international field projects. Students may compete in various nationwide MBA competitions and also have an opportunity to take part in one of three consulting firms owned and operated by students.
Program Options (2009–10)
The Corporate Residency MBA is offered as a 22 month program for those with an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
The foundation courses studied in the first year explore business disciplines and functions in areas such as quantitative decision making, marketing management, accounting, finance, international business, management without borders, business economics, financial management, leveraging technology (online) and financial statement analysis (online).
The second year of the MBA allows students to continue towards a broad-based management degree, or concentrate in a particular area of interest. Concentrations offered include marketing, finance, international business and leadership.
Highlights:
* Full-time program
* Concentrations include Marketing, Finance, International Business and Leadership
* Paid 8 month corporate residency
* Co-operative learning brings faculty, students and employers together in the learning process
Program Facts
Year Program Founded:
2009
Program Entry:
July
Length:
22 months
Concentrations
Marketing, Finance, International Business and Leadership
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA & PROCEDURES:
Applicants to the MBA program at Dalhousie University should hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution with a minimum B average (or 3.0) during the final two years of study (20 credits) and obtain a GMAT score of at least 550.
Although students with work experience are also welcome to apply, the program is designed for students with little or no work experience who are applying after they have received their undergraduate degree.
GMAT scores, two letters of reference, personal essay, applicant profile and a detailed résumé are also required. Candidates who have received a degree from a non-English language university and whose native tongue is not English, must have one of the following:
A minimum paper-based TOEFL score of 580, computer-based score of 237 or IBT92 is required, or a MELAB score of 90, an IELTS score of 7.0 or a Can Test score of 4.5.
Based on a successful review of submitted documentation, candidates will be requested to participate in an interview to assess suitability for the program and employability.
The program begins in July and enrolment is limited to 50 candidates each year. Applications along with a $70 application fee should be submitted by November 30 (with notification by February 15), February 1 (with notification by March 30), March 15 (with notification by April 15). December 31 is the final application date for international applicants.
BUILDINGS & FACILITIES
The Faculty of Management is housed in the newly opened Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building. In addition to lecture and discussion rooms, Dalhousie University provides MBA students with first class computing and online library facilities. Computer labs include extensive software materials as well as full Internet access and support services. In keeping with the student-centred focus of the program, the faculty maintains an "open door" policy.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT
The International Student Centre ensures that the educational experience of international students at Dalhousie University is an enjoyable one. It provides orientation programs as well as information and counseling on all personal, academic and legal matters.
In addition, the centre acts as a liaison with other student services on campus and coordinates activities that link international students with various university groups and Halifax communities. The centre's facilities include a student lounge and reading room.
CORPORATE RESIDENCY & OPPORTUNITIES
Dalhousie University’s Corporate Residency MBA Program incorporates an 8 month paid residency with one of North America’s leading employers across the country; the corporate residency is organized, recognized and accredited. The students will gain valuable attributes, skills and knowledge in the work place, which will also create the platform for enhanced learning in the classroom.
Voices
“The 8 month internship at Dalhousie is designed to actually bring young interns into the organization, work on really meaningful problems, and practical application of their skills. That way it’s a win-win. The intern learns a lot. They also learn about AON and its culture, and its potential, and we also learn from new ideas that we can bring into the organization. We want to get that message out to people at Dalhousie, attract them to AON. Ultimately we want to get them into leadership positions within the company.”
James Millard
AON Reed Stenhouse
“Obviously the second strength of the Dalhousie program is the 8 month internship. Having that extended period of time within the company really gives you the opportunity to showcase your talent, and it’s definitely a strong selling point of the program for IBM.“
David Scott
IBM Canada Ltd
"Knowing people is a treasure. The key to a good learning experience is your relationships with other students and the faculty. The more people you know, the better the chance to learn. At Dalhousie, I learned from competent, respectful classmates. It's a great campus for international students. You never feel like you are alone."
Mahammed Hammoudah, MBA 2005
Program Manager, Institute of Banking, Riyadh
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