Life After StFX: Graduate Studies Options. Dr. Mark Fuller and Dr. Bhasker Mukerji

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1 Life After StFX: Graduate Studies Options Dr. Mark Fuller and Dr. Bhasker Mukerji

2 Agenda: Graduate School Options Master s in Business Administration (MBA) degrees Other Master s Degrees in Management Law (LLB/JD) degrees Q&A session Dalhousie University

3 Types of MBAs Years of Professional Work Experience Type of MBA Program Costs and Benefits Direct Entry from BBA Co-op MBA Large opportunity cost Maintain student lifestyle Advanced standing possible 2-5 years experience Full time MBA Large opportunity cost Courses seem fresh Can apply experience Greater salary impact Extensive professional experience Part time MBA Smaller opportunity cost Longer completion time Courses seem fresh Can apply experience Executive MBA Smaller opportunity cost Shorter completion time Courses seem fresh Can apply experience Most expensive MBA option

4 The MBA Experience Full-time MBA Year 1: BBA Years 1-4 Year 2: BBA Year 5 advanced courses with a higher degree of difficulty Co-op MBA Length dependent on co-op placement Executive MBA (EMBA) Requires professional experience Western University

5 MBA Programs Athabasca University Brock University Cape Breton University Carleton University Concordia University Dalhousie University First Nations University of Canada HEC Montreal Lakehead University Laurentian University McGill University McMaster University Memorial University Mount Saint Vincent University Queen's University Royal Military College Royal Roads University Ryerson University Saint Mary's University Simon Fraser University Carleton University

6 MBA Programs University of Alberta University of British Columbia University of Calgary University of Guelph University of Lethbridge University of Regina University of Saskatchewan University of Toronto University of Victoria University of Windsor University of Manitoba Western University University of New Brunswick Wilfrid Laurier University University of Northern British Columbia York University University of Ottawa Vancouver Island University York University

7 Specialized MBA Programs Co-op MBA Dalhousie, Laurier, McMaster Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy Alberta, Calgary, Guelph International MBA Alberta, Carleton, McGill, Queen s, U of T, York MBA and Law Alberta, Calgary, McGill, Ottawa, UBC, UNB, U of T, U. Victoria, Windsor, York McMaster University

8 MBA Requirements Simon Fraser University GMAT test, scored out of 800 B or higher grade average 2-5 years+ professional work experience may be required Supplemental application possible Academic and professional references May June university application dates in Canada

9 GMAT Structure Section Number of Questions Types of Questions Time Allotted Analytical writing assessment 1 question Analysis of an argument 30 minutes Integrated reasoning 12 questions Multi-source reasoning Graphics interpretation Two-part analysis Table analysis Quantitative 37 questions Data sufficiency Problem solving 30 minutes 75 minutes Verbal 41 questions Reading comprehension Critical reasoning Sentence correction 75 minutes Total 91 questions 3 hours, 30 minutes Source:

10 Average GMAT Scores University Average GMAT Sore University Average GMAT Sore Brock 606 Queen s 650 Cape Breton 565 Ryerson 616 Carleton 601 Saint Mary s 590 Concordia 628 Simon Fraser 630 Dalhousie 603 Toronto 662 Lakehead 540 U. Saskatchewan 550 McGill 663 Western 669 McMaster 620 York 660 Source: Canadian Business magazine, Nov, 2012.

11 Quantitative Section: Sample Question Directions Solve the problem and indicate the best of the answer choices given. Question If u > t, r > q, s > t, and t > r, which of the following must be true? I. u > s II. s > q III. u > r Queen s University (A) I only (B) II only (C) III only (D) I and II (E) II and III

12 MBA Rankings and Information Financial Times Canadian Business Bloomberg Business Week Forbes Corporate Knights Beyond Grey Pinstripes Stanford University 2012 FT Top Global MBA School

13 MBA Costs University Low Tuition Institutions Tuition Laval $4,000-$10,200 Sherbrooke $4,600 Memorial $4,850 University of Quebec $4,800-$10,300 Royal Military College $6,300 University High Tuition Institutions Tuition U of Toronto $88,500 Western U. $76,700 McGill $71,500 Queen s $60,000 Additional Costs Application fees Books Ancillary fees Co-op fees Supplies Food Housing Transportation Entertainment Miscellaneous Opportunity costs York $60,000 Source: Canadian Business, 2012 MBA Guide

14 Other Graduate-Level Management Degrees Brock Carleton Concordia Dalhousie Lakehead Laval Master of Accountancy Master of Business Economics M.Sc. in Management Master of Political Management Master of Investment Management M.Sc. in Administration Master of Electronic Commerce Master of Information Management Master of Public Administration Master of Management M.Sc. In Management MA in Industrial Relations MA in Public Administration MA in Public Finance M.Sc. in Actuarial Science M.Sc. in Finance M.Sc. in Marketing Analysis

15 Other Graduate-Level Management Degrees McGill McMaster Memorial Queen s Royal Roads Ryerson Saint Mary s Master in Manufacturing Management MD/MBA M.Sc. in ehealth Master of Employment Relations Master of Maritime Management Master of Technology Management Master of Industrial Relations M.Sc. in Management MA in Leadership MA in Tourism Management Master of Global Management MA in Fashion MA in International Economics and Finance M.Sc. in Management of Technology and Innovation Master of Finance Master of Management Co-ops/Credit Unions

16 Other Graduate-Level Management Degrees Simon Fraser Trinity Western M.Sc. in Finance M.Sc. in Statistics and Actuarial Science MA in Leadership U. British Columbia Master of Management in Operations Research M.Sc. in Business Administration U. Guelph MA in Leadership M.Sc. in Marketing and Consumer Studies U. Lethbridge M.Sc. in Management U. Manitoba M.Sc. in Management U. Montreal Master of Law in Taxation M.Sc. in Electronic Commerce M.Sc. in Industrial Relations U. New Brunswick M.Sc. in Applied Economics and Finance U. Northern British Columbia M.Sc. in Business Administration

17 Other Graduate-Level Management Degrees U. Ottawa M.Sc. in E-Business Technologies M.Sc. in Management U. Quebec Master in Public Administration U. Regina Master of Administration in Leadership Master of Human Resource Management Master of Public Administration U. Saskatchewan Master of Professional Accounting Master of International Trade M.Sc. in Accounting M.Sc. in Finance and Management Science U. Sherbrooke Master of Taxation Master of Management in Co-operatives and Mutuals U. Toronto Master of Financial Economics Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources Master of Management and Professional Accounting Master of Management of Innovation Master of Mathematical Finance

18 Other Graduate-Level Management Degrees U. Victoria MA in Leadership Studies Master of Global Business U. Waterloo MA in Recreation and Leisure Studies Master of Arts and Sciences in Management Sciences Master of Accounting Master of Actuarial Science Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology Master of Management Sciences Master of Quantitative Finance Master of Taxation M.Sc. in Management of Technology Master of Environment and Business U. Windsor Master of Management Western U. M.Sc. in Management M.Sc. in Statistics and Actuarial Sciences

19 Other Graduate-Level Management Degrees Wilfrid Laurier U. York U. MA in Business Economics Master of Finance M.Sc. in Management Master of Finance Master of Financial Accountability Master of Human Resources Management

20 Master s Degrees Of Your Faculty University of Moncton Dr. Denton Anthony Dr. Kirk Collins Prof. Randy Delorey Dr. Monica Diochon Dr. Gabie Durepos Dr. Mark Fuller Dr. Chris Galea Dean Leo Gallant Prof. Donna Gunn Dr. Stefan Litz Dr. Brad Long Dr. Tom Mahaffey Dr. Neil Maltby Prof. Bobbi Morrison Dr. Bhasker Mukerji Dr. Vijay Vishwakarma Lake Superior State Queen s, Western U. Moncton Dalhousie U. Lancaster McMaster Western Queen s StFX London School of Economics, University of London York Western Dalhousie Dalhousie Carleton University of New Orleans

21 Law School LLB/JD degree programs LSAT test dates in Feb, June, Oct, Dec Write at StFX in Oct, Dec and Feb Application dates vary November for Ontario schools Two rounds or rolling admissions at some others Tuition fees $2,421 (Quebec schools for Quebec students) to $27,420 per year (UofT)

22 Common Law Schools Dalhousie University University of New Brunswick McGill University University of Ottawa Queen's University of University Saskatchewan Thompson Rivers University University of Toronto Université de University Moncton of Victoria University of University of Alberta Western Ontario University of University British Columbia of Windsor University of York Calgary University University of Manitoba University of Toronto

23 Civil Law Schools McGill University Université de Montréal Université du Québec à Montréal Université de Sherbrooke Université Laval University of Ottawa McGill University

24 Contact Information Dr. Mark Fuller Schwartz 392 Dr. Bhasker Mukerji Schwartz 361 University of British Columbia