SCHULICH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL MBA

THE MBA FOR A borderless world

Your passport to the world

Established in 1989, Schulich’s International MBA (IMBA) is one of only a handful of truly international business programs in the world.Winner of a 1998 Scotiabank-AUCC Award for Excellence in Internationalization, the IMBA offers a balanced program of formal study and firsthand real-world experience, including a four-month term abroad working in an international language.

THE SCHULICH IMBA: An MBA + A World of Difference Schulich’s IMBA program offers students all the knowledge and skills that a regular MBA does, with rich additional benefits. Business Language Study Students graduate with the ability to conduct business in an international language at a certified professional level. They can study one of the world’s major business languages: French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish and English as a Second Language (for students from abroad). Other IMBA region specialization languages may also be considered. Focus on Key Global Markets The world’s major economies are coalescing into key regional trading blocs. In addition to studying the North American market, IMBA students specialize in one of the world’s other major business markets: Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, or South and Southeast Asia. Work Abroad Students gain invaluable hands-on experience working abroad for one term. Some 250 companies and organizations in close to 55 countries have sponsored Schulich IMBA work terms. Study Abroad Students can apply to study at one of the world’s top business schools in one of 39 cities, including Santiago, Chile; Milan, Italy; Monterrey, Mexico; Paris, France; Seoul, South Korea; and Hong Kong, China. International Field Study Schulich’s unique International Field Study offers students the ultimate in integrative learning and one of the richest and most intense experiences of the IMBA program. During the field study, students undertake a real-time strategic consulting project at a real-world business or organization. Classroom Diversity Schulich’s IMBA students have come from more than 30 countries with diverse educational and work backgrounds, including engineering, medicine, teaching, international development and business.

Crosscultural Skills Business managers who can operate across cultural boundaries have a strong competitive advantage. Schulich’s IMBA degree equips students with the ability to think and act effectively in crosscultural and multi-cultural environments and contexts. Elite Program Schulich IMBA graduates stand out from the crowd. Studies that track the earning power of MBA graduates show that IMBA students outperform regular MBAs three years after graduation. Schulich IMBAs work at home and abroad for multinational corporations, ranging from Coca-Cola and IKEA to Sony and Siemens, and multilateral agencies such as The World Bank and the United Nations. Diverse Range of Courses The IMBA program offers exclusive access to specially designed international management core courses, as well as access to Schulich’s more than 100 elective courses in 19 areas of specialization. Personal Attention Because the IMBA program is relatively small in size, students enjoy personal attention and are able to interact on a one-on-one basis with both professors and fellow students. Canada’s Largest Business School While enjoying the benefits of a small program (27 students in 2004), IMBA students are also able to take advantage of the fact that Schulich is Canada’s largest school of graduate management, with faculty experts in a wide range of subjects and dozens of student groups and associations.