It's hard to believe that we've been here for more than a month already. The time is flying by faster and faster further we get into the program. We have our first round of exams next week for Module one courses. Module two courses start the day after we are done with the exams for this module.
First module courses were: MDU - Making decisions under uncertainty (Quantitative heavy course with lots of Statistics material), LPO - Leading people and organizations (Leadership analysis of difficult management decisions), CM - Career management (Self-analysis of our career goals, strengths, weaknesses, etc.), CE - Communicating effectively (Works to improve communication/presentation skills), TCM - Total career management (Course with Career management geared to help us build our resume/cover letters).
Our exams consist of a 24 hour report for LPO. 24 hour report is basically a case that gets assigned to our learning team and then we have 24 hours to put together a report. And then present it to a group of managers. MDU has a separate in-class three hour case exam. CM has a final paper that we have to put together based on the results of all self-assessment tools. CE has a final presentation.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Sunday, June 10, 2007
First month @ Ivey
Come to think of it, it’s been a month since our MBA experience has started. What a ride it's been so far, and it only seems to be picking up more and more every week. With a full mix of social and school activities the experience has met and exceeded any of the expectations that I had before starting the program.
The program is definitely an intense experience, considering that we barely had a month of classes we already have exams coming up in short two week. So the ramp-up period doesn't really exist and yet majority of students are caught up to all the material through either working within groups of students, individual study, or working one-on-one with professors. At Ivey I came to realize that one of the most important parts in the one year program is the support structure that insures that nobody falls through the cracks and ends up missing part of the material. Part of that support structure is a continuous feedback loop with our professors. For example, it's not a rare occurrence to get an email from a professor thanking a student for an excellent point made in class.
Another unique feature that I came to appreciate even more in the month that I've been here is the interactive nature of the program. Professors don't lecture at you; class learning is a collaborative process that resembles a multidirectional conversation. It's really fascinating to see the learning lessons unfold right in front of you, as the result I find, to my own surprise, the retention level is a lot higher than in any course that I've taken before.
The program is definitely an intense experience, considering that we barely had a month of classes we already have exams coming up in short two week. So the ramp-up period doesn't really exist and yet majority of students are caught up to all the material through either working within groups of students, individual study, or working one-on-one with professors. At Ivey I came to realize that one of the most important parts in the one year program is the support structure that insures that nobody falls through the cracks and ends up missing part of the material. Part of that support structure is a continuous feedback loop with our professors. For example, it's not a rare occurrence to get an email from a professor thanking a student for an excellent point made in class.
Another unique feature that I came to appreciate even more in the month that I've been here is the interactive nature of the program. Professors don't lecture at you; class learning is a collaborative process that resembles a multidirectional conversation. It's really fascinating to see the learning lessons unfold right in front of you, as the result I find, to my own surprise, the retention level is a lot higher than in any course that I've taken before.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Ivey MBA costs
Here are couple of costs that one might want to consider when planning for the Ivey MBA*:
Tuition: $59,000
MBA student association fee (includes health insurance): $900
Casebooks (mandatory): ~ $4,000
Appartment rental: $600-$800/month
Lunch: $5 - 6.50/day
Bus Pass: $74/month
Average taxi ride: $10
*Based on costs in 2007
Tuition: $59,000
MBA student association fee (includes health insurance): $900
Casebooks (mandatory): ~ $4,000
Appartment rental: $600-$800/month
Lunch: $5 - 6.50/day
Bus Pass: $74/month
Average taxi ride: $10
*Based on costs in 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Orientation Weekend '07
by: Andrea Jang
Senators from the October cohort began “O-Week” for the May ‘08 class with a Wine and Cheese event at the Spencer Leadership Centre. Sipping on Pellar Estate Wine while munching on crudités, we became further acquainted with one another and met the our buddies from the October cohort. This event was definitely a great way to end the intensive two-week Pre-Ivey Program, while bringing students and faculty together in an informal setting.
As we moved into the night, groups headed out to the Taphouse on Richmond Street. The diversity of the crowd and eclectic mix of music definitely showcased the budding Beyonce’s and JT’s in the May cohort! Exhausted from Friday’s class and social activities, we headed home to rest before Saturday’s outdoor events.
Saturday arrived cool and breezy, some students even anticipated chances of rain. Armed with Starbucks mochas (taken from the Executive MBA breakfast), we donned our new Ivey t-shirts and marched into the South wing of Spencer to hear Don MacDougall reminisce about effective leadership in the workplace. A brief lunch followed along with meeting with our highly anticipated learning teams. As the sun began to emerge from behind the early morning clouds, we sported our colorful wristbands and headed outdoors to the vast landscape of Spencer’s backyard.
Pitted against one another in various learning team exercises, energetic groups brought a spirit of determination to win to the field. However, as the competitions ensued, the casualty rate increased exponentially. Key learning from Saturday: effective leadership involves not only playing hard, but also playing safe while having fun! The non-injured teammates regrouped for a delicious dinner barbeque at Spencer. While we snacked on the s’mores, Krista announced that the red team won by a mere half point! To celebrate, we moved to one of the main “Ivey” hangouts, the Barking Frog, to party the night away. With its multiple dance floors and strategically placed bars, the October and May cohorts continued to mix and mingle; without getting too up close and personal. J
Sunday proved to be a wonderful culmination to the weekend’s festivities. At the Waltzing Weasel, groups of students tackled the mini golf course and took a couple swings at the driving range. Definitely a key bonding session, newbies at the range received valuable pointers from the more experienced golfers in class.
Overall, the weekend proved to be a valuable experience for everyone and Orientation Weekend was a great introduction to an amazing year ahead!!
Andrea Jang
MBA Candidate 2008
May 2007 Cohort
Senators from the October cohort began “O-Week” for the May ‘08 class with a Wine and Cheese event at the Spencer Leadership Centre. Sipping on Pellar Estate Wine while munching on crudités, we became further acquainted with one another and met the our buddies from the October cohort. This event was definitely a great way to end the intensive two-week Pre-Ivey Program, while bringing students and faculty together in an informal setting.
As we moved into the night, groups headed out to the Taphouse on Richmond Street. The diversity of the crowd and eclectic mix of music definitely showcased the budding Beyonce’s and JT’s in the May cohort! Exhausted from Friday’s class and social activities, we headed home to rest before Saturday’s outdoor events.
Saturday arrived cool and breezy, some students even anticipated chances of rain. Armed with Starbucks mochas (taken from the Executive MBA breakfast), we donned our new Ivey t-shirts and marched into the South wing of Spencer to hear Don MacDougall reminisce about effective leadership in the workplace. A brief lunch followed along with meeting with our highly anticipated learning teams. As the sun began to emerge from behind the early morning clouds, we sported our colorful wristbands and headed outdoors to the vast landscape of Spencer’s backyard.
Pitted against one another in various learning team exercises, energetic groups brought a spirit of determination to win to the field. However, as the competitions ensued, the casualty rate increased exponentially. Key learning from Saturday: effective leadership involves not only playing hard, but also playing safe while having fun! The non-injured teammates regrouped for a delicious dinner barbeque at Spencer. While we snacked on the s’mores, Krista announced that the red team won by a mere half point! To celebrate, we moved to one of the main “Ivey” hangouts, the Barking Frog, to party the night away. With its multiple dance floors and strategically placed bars, the October and May cohorts continued to mix and mingle; without getting too up close and personal. J
Sunday proved to be a wonderful culmination to the weekend’s festivities. At the Waltzing Weasel, groups of students tackled the mini golf course and took a couple swings at the driving range. Definitely a key bonding session, newbies at the range received valuable pointers from the more experienced golfers in class.
Overall, the weekend proved to be a valuable experience for everyone and Orientation Weekend was a great introduction to an amazing year ahead!!
Andrea Jang
MBA Candidate 2008
May 2007 Cohort
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