Richard Ivey School of Business - Western University

Business Administration (MBA)

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Program Information

School:Richard Ivey School of Business - Western University
Faculty:Faculty of Graduate Studies
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Business Administration and Management, General
Description:Ivey’s full-time MBA program is one year in length and begins each April with two sections of students. The Ivey MBA is a transformational experience for ambitious leaders who want to hone their skill-set, develop their leadership abilities and accelerate their career success. Our program is not simply a set of courses, but an action-oriented learning experience designed to accelerate your success in the real world. You’ll learn everything you’d learn from a lecture and more: you’ll be the decision-maker, asked to analyze the data, develop alternatives, make and defend your recommendations.
URL:Business Administration (MBA) at Richard Ivey School of Business - Western University
Course Based:Yes
Length:1 Year(s)
Enrolment #:140
Careers:Banking, Credit and Other Investment Managers

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    We're looking for tomorrow's leaders; people with exceptional talent and ambition to succeed in areas they are passionate about. These candidates represent a diverse group of backgrounds and experiences - culturally, professionally and personally. Building on your track record of accomplishments and leadership success, you have strong career aspirations and are looking for a dynamic and challenging MBA experience.

    Leadership: From career success and promotion, to volunteer work and community initiatives, or other interests like athletics or the arts – we are looking for candidates who have demonstrated strong leadership orientation in previous experience, and can bring that into the Ivey classroom. Strong Academic Record: The Ivey program and case method require you to be highly analytical, and comfortable solving problems and making decisions with ambiguity or incomplete information. A strong academic history with a “B” average and solid GMAT score (min. 600) or equivalent GRE to help to demonstrate these skills. Quality Work Experience: At least two years, full-time work experience ensures that you and your classmates will have experiences to contribute to team and class discussions, along with the context and maturity to apply this learning in a professional setting.
    Test Scores:
    • Graduate Management Admission Test [min. 600]
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 6.0] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0]
    Application Notes : Transcripts from all post-secondary studies (one certified, official copy). GMAT score (Designate Ivey with code CMB-MG-18) OR GRE score (Designate Ivey with code 0292). Résumé demonstrating a minimum of two years, full-time work experience. TOEFL score (if required for ESL applicants). Two to three reference letters. Online application including completion of three required essay questions. Application fee of $150 CAD.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Work Experience

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on August 17, 2012