The Edwards Master of Business Administration values accessibility and a high academic experience. Students develop an approach to management that is both integrative and strategic, gaining a deeper understanding of organizations and their local and global context. By enhancing their interpersonal communication, team building and leadership skills, graduates enter their professional endeavours with confidence, integrity and accountability. The Edwards MBA provides each student with a strong component of core courses, a variety of industry-based elective courses to choose from, a strong professional development program and an international study tour.  The program focuses around team-building, leadership and business strategy. As well, there is a community liaison advantage where students are partnered with industry to complete a management consulting project tailored to the industry host or an entrepreneurial-focused business plan. To read more about the Edwards MBA Program, download the Edwards MBA brochure The 2009-2010 Calendar is now available online: 2009-2010 Calendar
News
Have you recently completed your PhD? CIHR Funding Opportunity  If you have a PhD in a health-related field and want to pursue an MBA as your next step to a career supporting innovation in Canada, consider the S2B scholarship. You need to: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident Have received a PhD in a health-related field within the past seven years Have some entrepreneurial experience (e.g. business, policy, management, industry engagement, commercialization, innovation.) Enroll in a Canadian MBA program To apply for: $30,000/year pro-rated for up to two years (full-time) $15,000/year pro-rated for up to two years (part-time) New this year: Students apply directly to CIHR Revised award amount Eligibility no longer limited to MBA programs with a health-stream Application deadline: March 1st, 2010   For more information including details on how to apply, Click Here. *There is still one position left from last years grant. Click Here for more details. Financial Post Stock Challenge Check out the Edwards MBA Stock Challenge Team. For the full story about the Financial Post MBA Portfolio Management Competition - Click Here. Call for Consulting Projects The MBA students have begun selecting their Consulting Projects.  We can expect to have a finalized list shortly.  The MBA office will be contacting you to let you know whether or not your project has been chosen. If you are curious about the status of your project, please feel free to contact the MBA office. If you are wishing to submit a project for next year, the MBA office would be more than happy to keep it on file. Please note these project would not be started until January 2011.  Are you from a business or not-for-profit organization looking for inexpensive professional quality applied research or business consulting?  The ESB will be providing MBA students for consulting projects for the business and service community.   Convocation Congratulations to our 2009 MBA Alumni! These business professionals have successfully completed a program that is intensive, dynamic, integrative and cross-functional. It is designed to equip graduates with both the knowledge and ability to lead organizations and manage business endeavors into the future. The University of Saskatchewan has been educating business leaders at the graduate level since 1967. We have a proud tradition of excellence and are pleased to welcome our newest Master of Business Administration Alumni!
Student Activities & events
The MBA Executive Dialogue Series is very pleased to present:   Derek Bullen - President & CEO of S.i. Systems Ltd. Date: Thursday February 25th, 2010 Time: 11am to 12noon Location: KW Nasser Centre Topic: "How to Make a Life After University"   If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by 3:00pm on Monday February 22nd, 2010 to: Maryann Ross ross@edwards.usask.ca   For more information about events open to the public as well as students, please visit ESB Business Advisory Services
Recruiting Information
The Edwards MBA office holds several information sessions throughout the year to provide further knowledge to those interested in the program. These sessions will offer an in-depth overview of the curriculum, the unique modular course delivery, the part-time option, the application process and the requirements for admission. And as news for current students and recent grads, the MBA program is pleased to announce that applicants no longer require work experience. Find out how, in only one year, you can achieve an Edwards MBA and prepare yourself for your future career!  Sunday, February 21, 2010 Toronto, Ontario MBA Fair 3:00 - 6:00pm Intercontinental Toronto Center 225 Front Street W   Please RSVP to (306)966 - 8678 or mba@edwards.usask.ca
Career Services Events
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