The Schulich MBA program

Academic Background
An undergraduate degree from a recognized university with at least a B average in the last two full years (or equivalent) of academic work.

GMAT Score
An acceptable score on all four measurements of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Those applying for the Post - MBA Diploma in Advanced Management do not have to submit a GMAT score.

Work Experience
Two years of relevant full-time work or life experience post degree. Two years of relevant work experience following graduation required from applicants with a three year undergraduate degree.

English Proficiency
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of English proficiency,with the exception of those who have studied for at least two years in a University where English is the language of instruction.

Computer Skills
All applicants are expected to be computer proficient and have access to computing equipment that can interface with the Schulich network through a plug-in connection. A good working knowledge of a word processing program and a standard spreadsheet program (e.g. enter data into a spreadsheet; manipulate data using simple functions; print out a formatted report; insert spreadsheet output into a text file).

In keeping with the School's belief that there is a common body of knowledge and skills necessary for effective management in the private, public and nonprofit sectors, Schulich degree programs share a common core of courses.

The IMBA, MPA, MBA/JD and MBA/MFA programs have additional program-specific core courses. As well, in some instances, such as the MBA 2 Strategy field Study course (MGMT 6100 3.00), the IMBA and MPA programs have substituted a specialized version of the course (INTL 6200 3.00 for the IMBA and PUBL 6100 3.00 for the MPA).

There is no overall teaching format, as the organization, pedagogy and style of classes is determined solely by the most effective way to teach a particular course. Many course instructors make extensive use of case studies, while others do not. Other approaches to delivering courses include in-class presentations, role-playing exercises and visiting speakers and business leaders.

The choice of electives to complete a Schulich degree program is entirely up to the student (respecting co-requisite and prerequisite requirements). Students are not required to choose a major. Instead, they are encouraged to select those electives that best suit their backgrounds and career interests. For a further discussion of using electives to develop one or more areas of expertise, see Area and Program Information. Each of the 19 areas lists available study options, including developing a concentration in a functional or program area; completing a Graduate Diploma program concurrently with a degree program, or taking a specialized degree program (e.g. the Master of Public Administration).

By limiting the number of Required Foundations of Management Core Courses in each degree program, the Schulich School provides students with the opportunity to select a significant number of courses from the more than 100 electives it offers. The result is a rich opportunity to select from 19 available areas and programs, including management functions such as finance and marketing; industries or sectors such as financial services, public management, nonprofit management and leadership; or management topics such as international business, entrepreneurship, and business and the environment. Most electives are taken in Year 2 of a degree program. One elective is required in Year 1.

Students are encouraged to specialize in more than one area. Schulich does not, however, require that its graduates specialize. Many students already possess a specialization and find that their on-going careers are enhanced by selecting a wide variety of elective courses that add greater breadth to existing knowledge and skills.

Below is a selection of the electives that can be taken in the Schulich MBA:

• Accounting
• Arts and Media
• Business and Sustainability
• Business Consulting
• Business Ethics
• Economics
• Entrepreneurial Studies
• Finance
• Financial Engineering
• Financial Services
• Health Industry Management
• International Business
• Marketing
• Nonprofit Management and Leadership
• Operations Management and Information
• Organizational Behaviour/Industrial Relations
• Public Management
• Real Estate and Infrastructure
• Strategic Management
• Systems

Fees for domestic MBA students:

Per Term (Full time): CAD$ 11,904
Per Term (Part time): CAD$ 4,762

Program Fees (4 terms) Approx. CAD$ 48,600*

Fees for international MBA students:

Per Term (Full time): CAD$ 15,000
Program (4 terms) Approx. CAD$ 60,000*

* Academic fees are approximate and vary with start date and program length. Figures above include ancillary and supplementary fees.

Contact the Schulich School of Business to discuss fees and scholarship opportunities.

Schulich School of Business at York University

In global rankings, Schulich is one of the world's leading business schools. Why? Excellent, diverse students. Award-winning faculty. Innovative, relevant programs. A state-of -the-art learning environment. Successful alumni. Strong external stakeholder networks. The Schulich advantage. Make it work for you.

Students become strong generalists, and take every advantage of Schulich’s wide-ranging specialization options. Schulich graduates build successful careers in the private, public and nonprofit sectors.

Schulich’s faculty include award-winning teachers, authors and pioneers in their respective fields. Faculty research is a blend of rigour and relevance, as well as national and international issues.

Under the leadership of its current dean, Dezsö J. Horváth, Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Strategic Management, Schulich has become a global business school. Its broad-ranging strategic alliances in more than 45 countries worldwide include academic exchange agreements with more than two dozen leading management schools in the Americas, Asia and Europe.

The School’s innovative programming and global focus attract private and corporate donors. In 1995, distinguished benefactor Seymour Schulich donated $15,000,000 to York University for the business school, the largest gift of its kind in the history of Canadian universities. As a result, the faculty was renamed in his honour. Mr. Schulich’s endowment and subsequent gifts have made possible the creation of scholarships, academic chairs and teaching awards.

For more than 30 years, the Schulich School of Business at York University (formerly the Faculty of Administrative Studies) has focused on business education that graduates men and women who will succeed throughout their careers in a complex and constantly changing world. Founded in 1966 in Toronto, Canada’s corporate centre, Schulich has built a strong reputation, both at home and abroad, for richly diverse, creative, real-world programs at the undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and executive education levels. These include Canada’s first International MBA program (IMBA), as well as the country’s first comprehensive offerings in areas such as Financial Services, Real Property Management, and Arts and Media Administration.