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2004 FULL-TIME MBA PROFILE
York University
Schulich School of Business
Address: Schulich School of Business
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 Canada
E-Mail: n/a
Web links: B-school Web site

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PROGRAM BASICS & REQUIREMENTS

Core MBA curriculum last revised

2001
Accelerated MBA program offered? Yes
Average number of students in a core class 50
Average number of students in an elective class 30

Graduation requirements:
  • Students must write a complete business plan
  • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
  • Students must complete a company-specific project and present results to relevant parties
  • International experience and fluency in a second language are required for students entering Schulich's International MBA (IMBA) program.


TEACHING METHODS

Teaching Methods:
Case study 30%
Distance learning (videoconferencing, Web-based learning) 0%
Experiential learning 10%
Lecture 40%
Simulations 5%
Team projects 15%
Other 0%


SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS

Full-time MBAs may concentrate in the following subjects:
Accounting
Arts Administration
Consulting
E-commerce
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Ethics
Finance
Financial Engineering/Financial Services
International Business
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Nonprofit Management & Leadership
Operations Management
Organizational Behavior
Public Administration
Real Estate
Strategy


AREAS OF STUDY & ELECTIVES

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Finance
Financial Services
International Business
Marketing
Strategy

Number of elective courses (not multiple sessions of same course) available in the past academic year: 107

New electives added in the past academic year:
Econometrics of Financial Markets
Retail Marketing Strategies
Strategic & Tactical Issues in the Life Insurance Industry
Enterprise Risk Management & Strategy
Financial Models for Pensions & Insurance
Strategic Management of Hospitals
Introduction to Broadcast Management: Issues in Canadian Television Management
Enterprise-Wide Risk Management
Understanding the Canadian Health Industry
International Health Care Systems

Electives course catalog


JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Joint-degree programs offered to full-time students:
MBA/LLB
MBA/MA (Master of Arts)
MBA/MFA


OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS

Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
Master of International Management/Business
Master of Public Administration


B-SCHOOL FACULTY

Full-time faculty in residence over past academic year 110
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past academic year 5
 
Tenured professors 57
Of those, what percentage are:
  Female 30%
Underrepresented minorities: 1 n/a
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors 71%
Have owned a business 67%

(1) Defined as U.S. citizens who are African American, Hispanic American, and Native American. Asian Americans are not included in the minority percentage.


STUDENT LIFE

Editor's note: While the B-school may not have an active club in an area that interests you, the greater university system may.

B-school has active professional clubs in the following areas:
Biotech/Health care
Business Ethics
Business Law
Consulting
Corporate Social Responsibility/NetImpact
E-business
Entrepreneurship
Environmental
Finance
Financial Engineering;Financial Services
High Tech
Human Resources
Information Technology
International;AIESEC;Accounting Society;Insider Newspaper
Investment Banking
Marketing
Media & Entertainment
Nonprofit
Real Property;Organizational Behavior
VC/ Private Equity

B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual
Hispanic Student Organization
International Club
Mentor Program
Open Arms Committee
Toastmasters;Golf Association
Women in MBA

Religious organizations active on campus:
Buddhist
Christian
Hindu
Jewish
Muslim

Active intramural sports teams:
Badminton
Basketball
Field Hockey;Hiking
Golf
Hockey
Outdoor Activities
Running/Track
Soccer
Softball
Tennis;Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball

MBA games or sports contests against rival B-schools:
Event Month Location
National MBA Games

Jan. Quebec City

TECHNOLOGY

Wireless network in main B-school buildings Yes
University's investment in technology within the B-school over the past three years $3,500,000

Technology changes made over the past three years:
The new Seymour Schulich Building opened for Fall 2003 classes. It features wireless connectivity throughout, a computer drop-in lab, a library-based computerized training room, and two custom classroooms with a workstation for each student. All classrooms are equipped with a networked computer and computer projection of the instructor's choice of content from the Web or from local sources such as a PowerPoint presentation or a DVD.

 
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2004:  Also considered    1994:  --    
2002:  10 (Non-U.S.)    1992:  --    
2000:  Second tier (Non-U.S.)    1990:  --    
1998:  --    1988:  --    
1996:  --    
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