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1 We educate students to enable them to become business leaders and responsible global citizens. We place strong emphasis on teaching, research and scholarship, and We strive for an intellectual climate in Which The xcellence, innovation and imagination JOHN MOLSON lourish. as an urban business school, We Welcome concordia s multilingual and multicultural constituency. our international faculty, diverse tudent body, strong links to the local business community PROGRAM and relationships With international partners provide a learning environment that responds to the demands of a global economy and recognizes the realities of the contemporary World to achieve a better future.

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3 located in the vibrant heart of downtown montreal, the new molson building is the dynamic green centre of concordia university s John molson school of business. this architecturally stunning 37,000-square metre 15-storey landmark boasts a distinctive design that incorporates bright atria, modern classrooms, several networking spaces, a 300-seat auditorium, six amphitheatres and two basement levels that link it to neighbouring buildings and to the metro system. the building was built in keeping with leed (leadership in energy and environmental design) silver level certifi cation requirements. of TAble ConTenTs mission And values 2 message from The interim dean 3 message from The AssoCiATe dean 4 rankings And The John molson mba 5 AbouT The John molson mba 6 Professors 6 Admissions, TuiTion, deadlines 8 The student experience 10 The John molson mba ProgrAm 14 mba Core Courses mba non Core options The John molson mba CommuniTY service initiative 18 Jmsb sustainable internship ProgrAm 21 CAreer management services ConTACT information 26

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5 from The message interim dean i feel both privileged and proud to be the dean of Concordia university s John molson school of business. our highlyranked business school boasts a world-class international faculty and some of the nation s leading researchers. The John molson mba provides students with a collaborative, intellectual learning climate that prepares them to excel in the business world. The diversity of our student body, and our downtown location in montreal s multicultural, multilingual city centre contribute significantly to the student experience. our mba graduates are very well positioned to succeed in an increasingly globalized economy, and we are committed to providing them with an education that will endure and evolve throughout their careers. if you are looking to pursue an mba in an innovative and imaginative environment, i encourage you to apply today. ALAN HOcHSteiN, Phd interim dean the John molson mba 3

6 from The message AssoCiATe dean Choosing the right business school and mba program is one of the most significant decisions you will ever make with regards to your education and the advancement of your career. if you are seeking a challenging, stimulating, and practical mba program that offers flexible schedules and curriculum options to tailor your own program, then you should seriously consider the John molson mba. our program is also ranked amongst the top in Quebec, Canada, and the world for preparing its students for the environmental, social and ethical complexities of modern business. We very much look forward to welcoming you. if you re ready for a challenging learning experience and want to take the next step in your career, apply today! A BAkR ibrahim, Phd, CmA director, mba And gdba ProgrAms And AssoCiATe dean, masters And graduate diploma ProgrAms 4 the John molson mba

7 The John molson mba Top 100 MBA PROGRAMS ASPEN INSTITUTE beyond grey pinstripes PREPARING MBAs FOR SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP The John molson mba addresses the issues of a global economy. our program emphasizes an interdisciplinary general management perspective. The mba program s overall focus is on preparing students for managerial success in an increasingly complex, global and sustainable business world. We offer a diverse and multicultural environment with a fl exible mba program centered on students needs. leaders for The 21 st CenTurY Jmsb is ranked 1 st in Quebec and 4 th in Canada by the Aspen institute s beyond grey Pinstripes global 100 survey. This survey, which spotlights innovative mba programs that integrate issues of social and environmental stewardship into their curricula and research, allows recruiters to identify the mba graduates most qualifi ed to lead businesses in the 21 st century. Corporate Knights magazine ranked the business school 1 st in Quebec and 2 nd in Canada for integrating environmental and social issues into the curriculum. The economist s Which mba? survey ranked Jmsb as 80 th in the world and 3 rd in Canada. The survey evaluates full-time mba programs and assesses elements that students fi nd vital, such as: career opportunities, personal development, educational experience, and, earning and networking potential. in 1997, Jmsb became the first business school in montreal and the fourth in Canada to receive accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate schools of business (AACsb). Jmsb is currently one of only 69 business schools outside of the united states to achieve this distinction. the John molson mba 5

8 Your WAY To navigating success The John molson mba program welcomes approximately 120 students, from over 46 countries, every year. most students enter the program having completed an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than business, but have come to understand that the solid business education of the John molson mba program will help advance their careers and meet their professional objectives. A John molson mba connects you with the fi nest minds in business and helps you broker the mba credential into a successful business career, either locally or internationally. The program provides its students with fi rsthand experience both inside and outside the classroom, allowing for both professional and personal development. our ability to help students navigate their way to success is why the John molson mba has earned its reputation as one of the leading business schools in the country and around the world. The John molson mba program is the right choice for you if you wish to join the community of hundreds of successful business people and highly contributing citizens that have passed through our doors and are creating a better future for themselves and for the world. Professors The heart of every business school The best professors attract the best students, and having the best students ensures we attract and retain the best professors. Jmsb professors act as teachers, guides, mentors, role models, innovators and researchers that add to our body of knowledge; they are at the core of the mba program s success. The best and brightest professors are selected to teach in the mba program. many of our 153 full-time and 189 part-time professors from over 35countries are active and successful in the business world and all can impart real world knowledge that supplements the theoretical. some are at the forefront of research, publishing widely in peer reviewed journals or holding senior positions on editorial boards. others are known for taking their students above and beyond, acting as advisors for students in their own research and as coaches at competitions worldwide. faculty 153 full time 189 part-time faculty Jmsb has faculty members from 35 different countries 6 the John molson mba

9 JORdAN L. LeBeL, PHd department of marketing 2005, 2010 recipient distinguished TeAChing AWArd mba students at Jmsb keep you on your toes; that s why i love teaching here. i approach each term and each lecture with renewed enthusiasm. i love changing my syllabi and refreshing course material and lecture content to refl ect current practices and thinking, and then seeing how students react. The face of marketing is changing at an incredible rate and i m always amazed at how much our students know. i am surprised and inspired by the kinds of things they pick up on and they re involved in. Whether i m teaching the introductory marketing course or my experience marketing elective, i believe in distributed learning: setting up a classroom atmosphere where you share and learn from each other. Above all, i try to set up lectures where material is relevant, where theory comes to life and where practice and pressing social and global challenges shape the questions and issues that need to be addressed. using unusual and fun exercises, whether it s a chocolate sampling or a smell test that pits women versus men, can also make the material engaging and the lesson more memorable. The fact that our mba students are eager, motivated and curious, makes it all the more rewarding to teach here. LeA PReVeL katsanis, PHd AssoCiATe Professor, department of marketing The mba program is very important to me personally not only have i taught in the program for 19 years, i also served as its director. i teach pharmaceutical marketing and bring both my research and previous industry experience as a marketing executive to the classroom. i hope to make the subject come alive with relevant guest speakers, interesting cases and class discussions on current issues facing this industry. one of my goals as a professor is to share knowledge with my students that they would not be able to acquire on their own. no less important a goal is to help them learn from one another peer learning is an important part of our program. our students bring a wealth of experiences with them to the classroom and they have much to share. We offer small classes and a warm, approachable faculty. our professors establish strong and long-lasting relationships with our students. i have had the privilege of working with students long after they graduate i have consulted with some and written articles with others. What i enjoy most about teaching our mba students is what i learn from them it s a very rewarding experience. the John molson mba 7

10 Admissions each application is reviewed on a rotating fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Applicants are assessed on their strong intellectual abilities, leadership and managerial promise, career focus and interpersonal and communications skills. business work experience is an important consideration, as is active community involvement (although not a requirement). The process is highly competitive and thorough; you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. due to the competitive nature of the program and the high number of applications, meeting the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission. Admission decisions are relayed to applicants in a timely fashion upon receipt of all required documents. 1 st language of The Jmsb mba ClAss % english 20.5 % french 51.5 % other Admission CriTeriA An undergraduate degree in any fi eld from a recognized university, with a minimum gpa of 3.0 or b (75%) average A minimum gmat score of 580 A minimum of two years of full-time relevant work experience in business A statement of purpose explaining why you want to pursue an mba (approximately 500 words) Three detailed letters of reference. These can be from employers, university instructors or volunteer organizations who can attest to your character A current résumé (curriculum vitae) students who were educated outside Canada and whose mother tongue is neither english nor french may be required to successfully complete an english profi ciency test (i.e. Toefl ibt 90 or ielts 7.0). 8 the John molson mba

11 TuiTion full-time students Canadian, Quebec residents $8,267* Canadian, non-quebec $15,106* international students $42,704* APPliCATion deadlines CAnAdiAn/PermAnenT resident students June 1 september admission october 1 January admission PArT-Time students Canadian, Quebec residents $9,165* Canadian, non-quebec $16,000* international students n/a* *Approximate program costs at time of printing. Please note that tuition costs are subject to change; please visit johnmolson.concordia.ca for current costs. international students february 15 september admission June 15 January admission 54% of the class was born outside of Canada. the John molson mba 9

12 The student experience students in the John molson mba know they are in for an intense experience that will see them working harder, longer, faster and better than they ever thought they could. That intense experience, shared with like-minded achievers, creates successful business people and forges links, connections, memories and experiences that last a lifetime. students come from the local community and from around the world; more than half were born outside of Canada. some 40 percent are women. only about a quarter of the students have an undergraduate business degree. many are fl uent in both english and french, but a substantial number speak an additional language as well. every student brings something different to the program, and every student has the ability to make their educational experience a personal and unique one. mba international CAse ComPeTiTion And The ConCordiA CuP educational background of The Jmsb mba ClAss % engineering 30 % Commerce 4 % Computer science 14.5 % science 7 % Arts 8.5 % social sciences 2 % law 2 % medicine The John molson international Case Competition is the fi rst, the largest and the most-respected annual international case competition in Canada. The best mba students from 36 universities around the world attend the fi ve-day competition. selected members of our own mba student body participate in this unique opportunity to showcase their talent by applying concepts and theories that they have learned in class to a fast-paced, competitive problem-solving exercise that thoroughly challenges the students knowledge base and communication skills. An excellent networking opportunity, the Case Competition puts students in contact with corporate executives and other students from around the globe. The Concordia Cup symbolizes excellence in business analysis and presentation skills that must be handled in front of top business leaders while under serious time constraints. The competition brings together the best mba students in the world and the Concordia Cup brings international prestige to the winning university. The Cup is presented at the end of the Competition at a gala evening event. for more information, visit mbacasecomp.com 10 the John molson mba

13 John molson graduate students AssoCiATion The John molson graduate students have formed a model of student governance, through an association whose purpose is to represent them at the John molson school of business. The mandate of the John molson graduate students Association (JmgsA) is to: Act as the official representative organization for all John molson graduate students on all committees, boards or constituted bodies Promote the academic, cultural, recreational, political and social interests of the members, thereby improving student lifestyles and augmenting school spirit facilitate communication and cooperation among the graduate student associations and representatives, and to maximize synergies among existing programs improve the Jmsb brand name in the national and global business and academic communities The JmgsA executive Council currently consists of a president, vice-president academic, vice-president communication, vice-president administration and finance, and a representative of each of the commerce graduate programs. for more information, visit jmgsa.ca Heidi GuNkeL, mba CAndidATe 2013 legal Advisor, bloomfield & AvoCATs i came to montreal three years ago with a german law degree and have been working in the field of corporate law ever since. i started my mba in January 2011, when i decided to enhance my law career with a management degree, as i felt that i was lacking certain managerial and analytical knowledge. A great asset of the program is its flexible structure: even though i am working full time, i am able to take three courses per term, as many of the classes are offered at night. Apart from academic knowledge in a broad variety of business contexts, i feel that one of the most valuable and rewarding experiences is the social aspect of the mba program at Jmsb. Through the interactive nature of most classes, i have met people from various backgrounds and nationalities, and have made many friends. The mba program offers numerous beyond the classroom projects. Currently i am member of the Women in business Club (WibC) and am the communications officer of the international Community outreach Program (icop). Another great aspect of the program is the opportunity to take part in exchange programs, and to complete credits outside of the classroom. last summer i went to new York City as part of the exchange program with the levin institute, where i took classes in international marketing, management, and finance. As part of the mba Csi (Community service initiative), i have been given the opportunity to establish a market-entry plan for an indonesian company. The John molson mba program is flexible, and allows me to take advantage of lots of great new opportunities. the John molson mba 11

14 mba society The mba society is dedicated to enriching the mba experience by providing students with opportunities to develop managerial experience and establish strong relationships with future leaders. it encourages greater interaction between students, alumni, recruiters, guest speakers and the business community. The mba society consists of a president and six vice presidents who are individually responsible in managing operations, acting as liaison with Career management services, providing opportunities in attending case competitions, addressing students academic concerns, offering interesting events and networking opportunities, and in maintaining communication with the student body. This year s objectives include promoting the Jmsb brand, increasing international opportunities, and creating philanthropic initiatives. ARHuM NOMANi, mba CAndidATe 2012 ConsulTAnT, ConCordiA small business ConsulTing bureau i graduated from the John molson school of business with a bachelor of Commerce degree in finance. having worked with fortune 500 companies, as well as small to mid-sized businesses in north America and Asia, i have amassed four years of combined experience in finance, sales and marketing. As a current mba student specializing in strategic management, i am actively involved in the graduate student governing body. This business school gives you multiple extracurricular opportunities throughout your academic career to apply your learning in the real world while exploring multiple career options. however, the most outstanding aspect of this institution is the caring, helpful and down to earth attitude of the faculty members who are always selflessly willing to help you out. upon graduation in 2012, i aspire to establish a career in the consulting industry. 12 the John molson mba

15 carole charbonneau, mba 2009 PresidenT, everenergy before coming to the mba at Jmsb i had a background in business-to-business sales and was looking for a way to move into management by learning the fundamentals of business. during my mba, i focused on strategic management and did a lot of extracurricular work doing case competitions and starting and managing a couple of new school clubs/organizations. i can definitely say it was worthwhile. The management skills i learned and most importantly the contacts i made were critical in putting together the tools, skills and network that allow me to run my own solar energy company today. i started my business about six months after graduating with two of my mba colleagues and have already recruited a fourth partner. Two years in, everenergy is going stronger than ever and we are looking at building some large-scale solar energy projects shortly. industries And employers ThAT employ our graduates industries it/high Tech financial services Consulting non-profit manufacturing Consumer Products marketing engineering sales Transportation/Aerospace human resources service employers Close Ties To The business CommuniTY Air Canada vacations bell Canada bmo bombardier CAe CibC deloitte & Touche desjardins fidelity investments KPmg llg lafarge loblaws naya Waters Pratt & Whitney Canada PricewaterhouseCoopers rbc richter Consulting saw Transat Tours Canada and many more! many Jmsb professors maintain close links with the business community, frequently acting as consultants to the country s most vibrant enterprises, in all sectors of the economy. our students are connected as well and have an average of six years of work experience when they enter the program. of course, many of our nearly 4,000 mba graduates and nearly 38,000 business school graduates maintain connections with the university as advisors, employers, volunteers and guest lecturers. This provides a real advantage and a real benefit to mba graduates, nearly 90 % of whom find employment after graduation in three months or less. the John molson mba 13

16 mba The John molson ProgrAm The John molson mba is a 57-credit program. full-time students usually complete the program within 16 months to two years; part-time students generally take three to fi ve years. ACCelerATed mba ProgrAm The accelerated mba program consists of 45 credits. Admitted students are credited four core courses based on the concentration and marks obtained in their undergraduate degree. Credited courses may vary from one student to another. full-time students usually complete the program within 12 to 16 months; part-time students generally take two to three years. To be eligible for the accelerated program, students must have completed a Canadian or American undergraduate degree in commerce (i.e. bcomm or badmin) within the last six years and must have earned a minimum gpa of 3.3/4.3 as well as obtained a gmat score of at least 600. SHAWNA ROSe, mba 2010 ProJeCT manager, banking industry 86.1% Percentage of Jmsb mba graduates are employed within three months of graduation obtaining my mba at the John molson school of business equipped me with the skills, knowledge and confi dence to further my career and take on an exciting managerial position after completing my studies. i strongly believe that Jmsb s unique case method approach to educating its students greatly improved my ability to understand and analyze today s complex business issues. Consequently, i now feel extremely prepared to deal with the challenging issues faced by the industry in which i work. i also believe that an important component of the Jmsb mba program is the signifi cant number of opportunities it provides its students to get engaged outside of the classroom. Whether it be by becoming a member of the executive of one the business school s many clubs, or competing in an international case competition, students are given the opportunity on a daily basis to apply the knowledge that they ve acquired through their courses outside of the classroom. i feel that my participation in a number of case competitions and clubs, not only enabled me to build a strong network of classmates whom i continue to remain in contact with today, but also provided me with practical experience that truly took my mba experience to the next level. 14 the John molson mba

17 mba Core Courses (39 CrediTs or 27 CrediTs for ACCelerATed ProgrAm) mba 606 MANAGeRiAL economics This course begins with the introduction of supply and demand and the concept of elasticity. The theory of consumer behaviour is covered and is followed by production theory in both the short run and long run. Price and output decisions are described in perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly. mba 607 FiNANciAL AccOuNtiNG FOR MANAGeRiAL decisions This course provides an overview of the corporate external fi nancial reporting system and the managerial objectives of the corporate fi nancial statement, with emphasis on the examination of major gaaps and comparing them to actual corporate reporting practices. The roles and information needs of management, government and auditors are studied, as is the process for developing and enforcing generally accepted accounting standards, both legal and professional. mba 608 StAtiSticAL MOdeLS FOR BuSiNeSS decisions This course concentrates on the applications of probability and statistics in managerial decision-making, with their implementation in marketing, fi nance and operations management. Topics include descriptive measures, random variables and probability distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression and correlation analyses, times-series analysis and forecasting techniques. The mba program is made up of 13 core courses (9 for accelerated), which provide students with an integrated body of basic practical skills covering all aspects of business administration. mba 609 ORGANiZAtiONAL BeHAViOuR organizational behaviour investigates the impact that individuals, groups and structure have on behaviour within an organization, and then applies that knowledge to improve an organization s effectiveness using social and behavioural principles. Topics include perception, work attitudes, motivation, leadership, group dynamics, and the management of change, using a mixture of discussion, case analyses and experiential exercises. mba 610 MARketiNG MANAGeMeNt This course targets the strategic role of marketing for any fi rm, emphasizing the cultivation of marketing management skills and perspectives. All aspects of marketing opportunities, target markets, marketing strategies and programs, and marketing efforts are studied with a blend of lectures, cases, readings and papers. mba 614 FiNANciAL MANAGeMeNt This foundation course provides a framework for making corporate investment, fi nancing and risk management decisions, with the objective of maximizing company value, and a discussion of the practical decisions facing fi nancial managers in large and small enterprises. Topics explored include securities and options valuation, capital budgeting, asset pricing, capital structure and dividend policy decisions. the John molson mba 15

18 mba Core Courses (ConTinued) mba 615 MANAGeMeNt information SYSteMS management information systems deal with the coordination and use of information, information technology and people. This course introduces mis core concepts and principles and elaborates on the roles of both the mis department and the people in the organization. both practical and theoretical models are used to illustrate and apply knowledge to common mis issues in organizations. mba 616 OPeRAtiONS MANAGeMeNt This course deals with the quantitative and qualitative techniques used in business to achieve efficient and effective utilization of scarce resources. Planning, management and control of labour, machinery, information and time resources in the manufacturing and service sectors are studied. mba 618 NAtiONAL ANd international economics This course explores the causes of economic growth and decline in firms and industries, with emphasis on international factors. Topics covered include the constituent parts of national output, inflation and unemployment, money and interest rates, exchange rate determination, balance of payment issues and the theory of international trade. mba 622 BuSiNeSS POLicY ANd StRAteGY This course integrates the core functional disciplines of business within a strategic perspective and introduces strategic management concepts including industry analysis and dynamics, organizational resource audit, strategic typologies and management of strategic transformations. The course develops the student s ability in problem identification, environmental and organizational analyses, strategic alternative formulation and action implementation. mba 625 MANAGiNG StRAteGic ActiON This course delves into the process by which strategic intent and strategy are linked to managerial action in social responsibility. it centers on the development of strategic action in response to issues emanating from the broader external environment and the implementation of action programs in organizations. managing social responsibility, economic and social regulations and technological change are related to functional strategies, organizational structure, performance evaluation and management systems. mba 628 MANAGeMeNt AccOuNtiNG This course focuses on the use of accounting data and analytical techniques. These are required to provide information for internal decision-making in organizations from the viewpoint of the user. Topics covered include the nature and behaviour of costs, types of costing systems, short-run and long-run decision-making, budgeting, responsibility accounting and control systems. mba 691 BuSiNeSS ethics business ethics are coming under greater scrutiny in the press as scandals involving insider trading, questionable business practices and accounting fraud come to light. This course assists students in the appreciation of the ethical implications of their actions, through ethical theory and its practical applications in business. A high level of student involvement is required, including participation in group debates, mini-presentations and case discussions. mba non-core Courses (18 CrediTs) mba students have the opportunity to choose between a variety of electives and out-of-classroom activities to complete the 57-credit (45-credit for accelerated) program. The options are listed below. StANdARd course electives (up To 6 Courses) each year, new and timely elective courses are added to the curriculum. They originate from finance, accounting, management, marketing, and decision sciences/management information systems. Check our website: johnmolson.concordia.ca/mba for the latest additions. MBA case competition SeNiOR ORGANiZeRS (6 CrediTs) four students are selected to organize and run the yearly John molson mba international Case Competition. 16 the John molson mba

19 MBA case competition executives (3 CrediTs) four students are selected yearly as special assistants to the senior organizers. Their responsibilities are to help the organizers in welldefined roles. ReSeARcH PAPeR (6 CrediTs) students can select a topic of their choice and work one-onone with a professor on a research paper. Currently, Zenergy Communications is offering a $2,000 best Paper Award for those writing in the area of environmental sustainability. SMALL BuSiNeSS consulting BuReAu (3 CrediTs) students can be selected to be part of the mba small business Consulting bureau. This bureau handles individual requests and performs consulting work for the community on a fee-paying basis. MBA community SeRVice initiative: internship (3 CrediTs) This exciting element was added to the mba program in students provide in-depth consulting for credit, primarily in the not-for-profit sector. The two-pronged goal is to create an applied learning experience for students and to provide a useful service to the community. find out more about mba Csi on page 18. MBA PRActicuM (3 CrediTs) The Practicum is designed as a special work-related activity that requires students to meet with senior business managers and work with them over two terms to help solve business problems. MBA co-op (not CrediTed, but salaried) The institute for Co-operative education is responsible for linking the employer and the mba student. The student selects the position of interest that is posted by the institute and is assisted in interviewing skills before an interview is held. The work term is normally one semester long. special mba-related positions are available. international exchange OPtiON (CrediTed) students have the option to study abroad with the prior permission of the program director. upon approval, courses successfully completed abroad are credited as electives. many first-class universities around the world have made special agreements with the business school for our students to study at their institution while paying Canadian tuition rates. AvAilAble exchange ProgrAms european business school london european business school germany bi norwegian school of management (norway) essec (École supérieure des sciences Économiques & Commerciales, france) iim bangalore (india) Technion israel institute of Technology ben gurion (israel) the John molson mba 17

20 beyond The ClAssroom John molson mba CommuniTY service initiative The mba Community service initiative (mba Csi) encourages and promotes community service and links the resources of Jmsb at Concordia university with the needs of communities, organizations, small businesses, institutions and industries. dave MckeNZie founder And CoordinATor, Jmsb mba CommuniTY service initiative in three short years, mba Csi has become an important thread within the fabric of the mba program. over 45 of our top students have completed internships (Community service electives). They are spreading the word about the invaluable experiences that they have gained and they continue to request that Csi become a compulsory part of the mba program. Through our not-for-profit showcase event and our volunteer and service activities we have welcomed and worked with over 30 community service agencies and organizations and we are now recognized as the point of contact for interns, volunteers, information and referral and other forms of assistance. our Community economic development program has allowed us to take the Jmsb out of our building and into communities like little burgundy in montreal s south-west, where faculty have trained entrepreneurs on how to become better business persons, and into the north, where they trained Cree managers to improve their leadership and administrative skills. our students have also been engaged in the field as training consultants, conducting evaluations and assisting notfor-profit organizations in developing their annual reports. 18 the John molson mba mba Csi activities and interventions continue to play a key role in the improvement of the Jmsb s rankings on the Corporate Knights survey and with other ranking agencies and our learning objectives are consistent with and support Concordia university s strategic direction of Community engagement and social responsibility.

21 serving students, serving The CommuniTY The mba Csi coordinates the efforts of students, faculty and staff in providing consulting and business counselling, mentoring and coaching, technical assistance and hands-on training to: support community and sustainable economic development activities educate and provide relevant, value-added work experiences for future business leaders in the not-for-profit sector volunteer AssisTAnCe And service opportunities Communities can request volunteer assistance for specific projects and/or provide service opportunities. mba Csi coordinates assistance and placement. We can also engage communities and propose solutions to problems through mechanisms such as: Ask-an-expert: a volunteer bank of students, faculty and staff respond to specific questions and queries within their area of expertise Case studies: faculty develop case studies on specific community issues and have students conduct analyses and propose solutions as part of their coursework Think Tanks: faculty and students conduct applied research and contribute to policy development in areas of sustainable community economic development develop challenging and rewarding career paths for graduates serve as a point of contact for volunteer assistance and service opportunities encourage and support social entrepreneurship and socially responsible enterprises Promote activities that balance environmental, social and economic interests CommuniTY And economic development TrAining ProgrAms in response to specific requests, teams of faculty and students develop and conduct programs to: Train communities to create and manage sustainable enterprises help community managers to improve their management, governance and decision-making mechanisms and frameworks Train community entrepreneurs to enhance their business and managerial skills the John molson mba 19

22 cynthia HOMAN, AdulT development department director, TYndAle st-georges CommuniTY CenTer MARiA claudia MONtAÑO, mba 2011 i fi rst got involved with the Community service initiative through its 695i-internship. i was part of a team of three interns working with the Trade facilitation offi ce (Tfo) Canada to develop a customized market-entry strategy for a company based in ecuador. We had to analyze industry trends, competitors, distribution channels, pricing structures and provide potential buyer leads in order to come up with the best recommendation to guide the company into establishing a successful business venture in the Canadian market. i was also involved in a pilot project for the Csi s Community and economic development Training Programs. i was part of a team of two training consultants who helped three local non-for-profi t organizations develop their annual reports to help these organizations communicate their accomplishments to current and potential donors and support their fundraising efforts. overall, the Csi is a great opportunity for students to gain practical experience by working with real clients and providing a relevant service to organizations in developing countries and in the montreal community. for over four years we have been working closely with the Jmsb mba Csi department through our relationship with mr. dave mckenzie. it is hard to put into words what this partnership has meant to the community of little burgundy and the participants of the Tyndale st-georges Adult development department. our fi rst project together was a case study of our nearly new store Tyndale Treasures. This study allowed us to defi ne how we can provide affordable clothing to our community and also bring in monies to support the services we provide to the community. We realized that through the Community service initiative we would be able to answer a need for our community members to become entrepreneurs. many members of our community will never get the opportunity to attend the mba program at Jmsb but have a viable idea to start their own businesses. mr. mckenzie believes as i do that the entrepreneurial spirit is internal and that with the right training, a person who truly wants to can have his or her own business. out of this we developed the mba Csi entrepreneurial Program targeting people who face barriers such as poverty and lack of education. for the past two years, we have had 17 people complete the training with their business plan in hand. six of these have opened their businesses and we are working with the others to help them to continue their dream to operate their own businesses. The Csi program truly gives back to the community. our mandate at Tyndale st-georges is to provide the tools for people to make a difference in their lives. The Jmsb mba Csi program does this. for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world this is the program to be involved with. rankings nd in Canada: Corporate Knights mba school survey 4 th in Canada: Aspen institute s beyond grey Pinstripes survey, and 42 nd in their global rd in Canada: The economist Which mba? survey, and 80 th globally. 20 the John molson mba

23 internship Jmsb sustainable ProgrAm The Jmsb sustainable internship Program is a joint initiative between the david o brien Centre for sustainable enterprise (docse) and Jmsb s Career management services (Cms). The program gives students the opportunity to gain valuable and related hands-on experience within the domain of sustainability. All internships deal with the following fi elds: sustainability, Csr, ethics, diversity, social economy, social entrepreneurship, socioeconomic development and/or related issues. The intern will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects and tasks during the internship period. Contact us sustainable.internships@jmsb.concordia.ca Web: johnmolson.concordia.ca/sip over the last four weeks, i have been working alongside the director of Communications and Corporate social responsibility, as well as the Public relations Advisor and senior marketing Advisor at JACob. shadowing my colleagues has been a crucial element to my overall understanding of Csr. it has educated me on how to market a clothing retailer as socially responsible, which i feel is as important as following through with the initiatives themselves. being a month into my stay at JACob as the Csr/sustainability intern, i now have good insight as to what to expect on the job and am even more motivated to pursue my interests in Corporate/Personal social responsibility. i fully appreciate the opportunity and would defi nitely suggest it to my peers! SARAH ORLANdO, Csr/susTAinAbiliTY intern, JACob inc. Working with r4 and learning about true sustainability was a very rewarding summer internship. i found it provided a depth of involvement that was both a challenge i could overcome, and a work environment that was fun and comfortable to be in. i feel that this experience will be a great addition to my resume, as well as my professional career path. thomas HetcH, r4 bookstore intern, sustainable ConCordiA r4 one-sided notebook ProJeCT the John molson mba 21

24 cedrin LAW, mba CAndidATe 2013 AnAlYsT, sales operations TevA CAnAdA innovation i completed an msc degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology at the university of Western ontario. After graduating, i began work in the pharmaceutical industry: fi rst as a sales representative and currently as a sales operations Analyst. The experiences and benefi ts offered by the mba program at the John molson school of business fi t very well with my career development goals. As a part-time student, the mba program s fl exibility allows me to balance my academic demands with my full-time work responsibilities. i also benefi t greatly from the experiences outside of the classroom thanks to the energy and diversity of my classmates. it is easy to be fi lled with pride when seeing the scope and size of initiatives such as the international Case Competition, which are completely run by our students. The skills and insights i have gained will surely serve me well as a future manager. i highly recommend the John molson school of business mba program because of the way that it helps each student pursue career goals while growing both personally and professionally. 3,710 Total Jmsb mba Alumni 22 the John molson mba

25 tracy toye, mba CAndidATe 2012 regional franchise AssoCiATe, Aldo group i decided to pursue my mba at Jmsb after completing my bachelor of Commerce from mcgill university, which was followed by three years of work experience in the retail industry. The John molson mba program offers an excellent casebased curriculum. Participation in this type of classroom environment has enhanced my problem-solving abilities, improved my communication skills and sharpened my analytical expertise. The program also offers unconventional, beyond-the-classroom activities which have enriched my overall learning experience. for instance, i became involved in the mba international Case Competition, and studied in new York City as part of the levin institute summer Program. Throughout the mba program, i have encountered professors with a strong commitment to help me learn and succeed. i have also had the pleasure of meeting fellow motivated students with whom i have forged a network. upon graduation, i would like to continue working in a business role in the retail industry. i am confident that my education and experiences from the John molson mba program will be invaluable assets in my career development, and i know that these will have a direct impact on my success in overcoming any future challenges as a decision-maker in a leadership role. the John molson mba 23

26 management CAreer services At Career management services (Cms), we enable students and alumni to effectively apply career management principles in an increasingly complex, global and competitive business world. We also develop and sustain productive relationships with our industry partners to ensure that Jmsb is top of mind during the recruitment process. We understand the specific needs of mba students and we work closely with recruiters to identify opportunities that showcase the talents and skillsets of this student population. We also collaborate with the mba society and John molson graduate students Association to organize events and guest speaker series that add value to the mba student learning experience. on behalf of Cms, i look forward to meeting you and supporting your career-related endeavours. MAi-Gee HuM, msc director, CAreer management services ONLiNe database OF JOBS our database offers online access to a variety of job listings, including fulltime, part-time, summer and internship opportunities. opportunities are available nationwide and are updated on a daily basis. ANNuAL career FAiR Cms hosts an annual Career fair that provides an excellent and effective forum to network informally with employers about full-time, part-time, volunteer and internship opportunities in their organizations. GRAduAte StudeNt development day Cms partners with organizations to provide our graduate students with a full day of events (speakers, workshops and a networking cocktail) to help further enhance and advance their career development. employer information SeSSiONS, career expos ANd OtHeR NetWORkiNG events We organize informal information exchanges that provide students with an ideal opportunity to learn about a particular employer, opportunities available and position profiles. some events are industry-specific. ONLiNe ReSOuRceS We have online resources to assist students with career planning and job search strategies, including résumé and cover letter templates. career WORkSHOP SeRieS We offer workshops on résumé writing, interviewing skills, job search, online applications, business etiquette, salary negotiations and employer research. 24 the John molson mba

27 from The ClAssroom To The WorKforCe An integral part of the mba and John molson school of business experience is access to the invaluable services Career management services can offer you. every step of the way, Career management services (Cms) assists all mba students with developing the required skills and strategies to become confident in their ability to manage and be successful, both in the classroom and in the workforce. students can receive extensive one-on-one support and personal attention from their first day in the program and long after graduation. Cms advisors provide the tools and resources to connect students to meaningful career opportunities. students can take part in advising sessions, workshops, clinics and networking events aimed at obtaining everything they need to prepare and build their future careers in business. skills And more Career Advisors help assess students career planning needs and guide them through a step-by-step career management plan. mba students have access to Careerleader, an online assessment tool used by over 400 leading business schools and corporations worldwide to help individuals align their career path with their interests and values. mba students also have access to a Cms-created online timeline to track their progress throughout their careermanagement plan. RÉSuMÉ, cover LetteR, interview ANd JOB SeARcH clinics Peer Advisors are available to assist students in developing their résumé and cover letters. register online for one of our clinics. MOck interviews our advisors conduct practice interviews; behavioural in nature and industry-specific, they help students gain experience and confidence with the interview process. ON-cAMPuS RecRuitMeNt on-campus interviews are conducted by employers seeking graduating students. employers interview students from september through April. JMSB ALuMNi career SeRViceS Jmsb alumni are eligible for all career planning and job search services. VOLuNteeR PROGRAMS students can apply to become peer advisors or career ambassadors for Cms. volunteering provides students with the opportunity to meet people, stay connected, foster personal and professional growth, and develop transferable skills that employers look for in potential candidates. computer ANd internet AcceSS Cms has computers with specialized software to help students with their job search. the John molson mba 25

28 Concordia university s faculty of Commerce and Administration became the John molson school of business in november 2000, thanks to a generous endowment from the molson family and the molson foundation. located in the international hub of montreal, Canada, the school proudly bears the name of John molson ( ), the renowned entrepreneur, innovator and philanthropist whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the city s history. The school currently has 153full-time faculty members from 35 countries and 189 part-time faculty members in five academic departments: Accountancy, finance, management, marketing, and decision sciences/management information systems; we have over 7,500 undergraduate students, over 1,400 graduate students, and over 37,000 alumni worldwide. for in-person inquiries: John molson school of business, ConCordiA university 1450 guy mb (11 th floor) montreal, Quebec h3h 0A1 To mail documents: ConCordiA university, graduate Admissions APPliCATion CenTre P.o. box 2002, station h montreal, Quebec Canada h3g 2v4 To deliver documents in Person or by Courier: ConCordiA university, enrolment services, birks student service CenTre 1400 de maisonneuve boulevard West, room 185 montreal, Quebec h3g 2v8 Tel , ext fax gradprograms@jmsb.concordia.ca 26 the John molson mba