Ivey Business School: University of Western Ontario, Canadas first and largest MBA program; Admissions open

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August 28, 2015
Ivey also known as Richard Ivey School of Business is one of the oldest business schools in Canada and amongst world top 100 B-schools
Admission rounds for 2016 are now open at Ivey and MBA Abroad aspirants must apply latest by Nov 23, 2015 after which no applications will be accepted

Ivey also known as Richard Ivey School of Business is one of the oldest business schools in Canada and amongst world top 100 B-schools. It is located in Ontario’s economic and cultural hub London offering plethora of opportunities and entertainment. In 2013, the school abbreviated its name to "Ivey Business School". However, the legal name of the Faculty of Business at Western University still remains Richard Ivey School of Business.

A major research- intensive business school, Ivey is one of the few B-schools in Canada incorporating Harvard Business School case study method in its programme delivery style. In 2005, Ivey introduced the ‘cross-enterprise leadership’ learning, a new model for business education which is the most distinguishing feature of the school. World class faculty is one of the most important aspects of Ivey. The Ivey alumni base is also considered to be one of the most prestigious and powerful alumni networks in Canada and the world.

Ivey MBA - Learn how to think, act and deliver

1. One-year full time program

2. Complete package of rigorous and intense curriculum

3. Designed to bring the best in you and help you achieve your career goals.

4. A highly selective program, Ivey recruits the best students, trains them and giving them the best career management service

5. Largest career management team in Canada

6. First MBA program in Canada

7. The only case-based program in Canada

8.No. 8 in the world for General Management (Financial Times 2015)

9. No.1 International Full time MBA outside USA (Bloomberg BusinessWeek 2014)

Ivey’s Global Learning Opportunities
Global Learning Opportunities during the Ivey MBA include an optional trip to India, China or Latin America as part of the elective courses and also includes volunteering opportunities to teach and provide business consulting in India, Eastern Europe or China. Students also have the option to participate in student exchange programmes with business schools in India, Singapore, Norway, UK, etc.

Real-World Learning
MBA students at Ivey are faced with real-world challenges and trained how to make decisions with too little or too much information thus producing world-class decision makers.  Additionally, real-world projects such as Ivey Consulting Project and Ivey New Venture Project are included to prepare students for real-world business.

Class profile
Work experience                                4.7 years
Median GMAT                                    655
Nationality                                         16
International work experience              46%
Male/Female                                     74%/26%

Placement Facts
Placement rate 2014:               92%
Average Starting Salary:           $98, 205
School facilitated:                    61.3%
Graduate facilitated:                38.7%

372 companies posted jobs to Ivey MBA
85 companies Ivey MBA students signed with

Top Recruiters 2014 – A T Kearney, Accenture, Deloitte,  Capital One, HSBC, Amazon, Boston Consulting Group among others.

Expenses
Tuition fee for international students is $94,250. Additionally an estimate of $11, 255 will be incurred for other expenses (health insurance, optional study trips, etc). A large number of scholarships are also available for admitted MBA students.

Admissions – Apply by Nov 23, 2015
Ivey’s MBA program begins in March every year. Admission rounds for 2016 are now open at Ivey and MBA Abroad aspirants must apply latest by Nov 23, 2015 after which no applications will be accepted. The deadlines are as follows

Round 1:          April 20, 2015
Round 2:          August 10, 2015
Round 3:          October 13, 2015
Round 4:          November 23, 2015
Round 5:          January 11, 2016 (this round is only for domestic applicants)

While round 1 & 2 deadlines to submit admission application at Ivey are over, the round 3 and 4 deadlines are open. MBA abroad aspirants should take a quick decision to apply preferably by Round 4 or 5 to avoid any delay in visa process.

Requirements and Eligibility

1. Applicants to Ivey MBA must have a work experience of atleast 2 years full time

2. Candidates must have a four years bachelor’s degree with strong academic records. Completion of an additional Master’s degree is required for candidates holding three years bachelors degree

3. A minimum GMAT score of 600 is required

4. International students must also have a minimum TOEFL score of 100 or IELTS score of 7

MBA in Canada is highly recognized all over the world. The highly ranked B-schools in Canada are top rated and have excellent educational standards. A beautiful place, easy immigration rules, safe and friendly, high class education system are major reasons why Canada is one of the favourite MBA destinations.  Canada is extremely popular amongst Indian students due to its budget friendly MBA programs which are shorter in duration and no work permits after graduation. Well known for Research and entrepreneurship, Canada offers just more than education. To know more about MBA in Canada please stay tuned to MBAUniverse.com

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