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Student Activities and Profiles Students in the Sobey MBA Program The students in the Sobey MBA Program come from several Canadian provinces and foreign countries. The participants in the program represent many cultures. Students are drawn from many undergraduate backgrounds. Previous work experience can vary from military, hospital or public sector to start-up ventures, non-profits, banks and multinationals. The diversity of the participants, in terms of culture and language as well as undergraduate education and work experience makes the program experience unique and rich for all participants. Students learn a great deal from each other. The program offers a student-centred learning environment. Class sizes are small, especially the electives. This allows for greater interaction among students as well as between students and the faculty member. Faculty members are accessible. Academic Background of Students: BSc/Eng 40% BA 25% BBA/BCom 20% Masters Degree 10% Other 5%
Student Profile of Students: Male:Female 60%/40% Average work experience - full-time 5 years; part-time 8 years Average GMAT 600 Average GPA 3.3 International Students 35%
MBA students have a dedicated MBA Lounge space. This space includes a large area for sitting and socializing (which includes a fridge and a microwave), a dedicated computer lab, smaller study rooms and other amenities. Access is restricted to MBA students. In addition to the academic component of the program, MBA students, through the MBA Society, have the opportunity to participate in many social activities throughout the year, including the MBA Games. The Sobey MBA Program will not just enhance your knowledge and provide leadership skills, but will also be a place where you will form a network of valuable life-long friendships.
MBA Society The MBA Society is a student body, with elected officers from the first and second years of the Sobey MBA Program. The society organizes social events and also provides a voice to student issues. The MBA Society has a representative on the MBA Council, which is the governing body of the Sobey MBA Program. Please browse through the MBA Society pages for more information about the Society and its activities. Those who will be starting the program next fall and those who are in the first year may be interested in our volunteer mentorship program, which pairs a new student with someone in the second year. For details and contacts, Please visit the MBA Society Web Site.
Alumni The Sobey MBA Alumni are employed in North America, South America, Asia, Europe and South Africa. Leading Canadian and multinational firms hire our graduates. The success of our Alumni is the best testimonial for the quality of our MBA Program. We invite and encourage all our MBA Alumni to be actively involved in the Alumni Association. The Sobey MBA Program hosts Alumni receptions in different Canadian cities each year. If you are interested in organizing an Alumni Association chapter, please contact us at alumni@smu.ca. In the coming year, we will be developing new programs and services for our Alumni. Please join the Alumni Association and get involved. Please also visit the university's site for all alumni events and information. http://www.smu.ca/alumni. Sobey MBA Alumni have been extremely well-received in the business world since Saint Mary's issued the first MBA degree in the mid 1970's. Here are just a few of the extraordinary companies and organizations where our alumni have been hired.
Here's what our alumni say about our program: "In the Saint Mary's MBA Program, I worked with a bright team of people, diverse pool of students, highly acclaimed faculty and a student centred staff. It was in this excellent environment that I became well prepared for what I deal with now in my consulting role with a global professional services firm in Toronto."
"The essential business skills I required for my current career path were attained through the Sobey MBA Program. The Sobey MBA Program stays current with swiftly changing business and technology sectors."
"The Sobey MBA offered me an opportunity to advance my business and management skills while continuing to work. The Sobey MBA ofers a flexible program for part-time students. The knowledge I gained through the MBA program has helped me advance in my career."
"The outstanding MBA Program at Saint Mary's University has had a profound effect on my life. The skills and attitudes developed during my time at Saint Mary's have enabled me to take on greater challenges in both my personal and professional life."
"Most people on Wall Street are concerned with performance - period. The Saint Mary's MBA program allowed me to develop a strong foundation of business skills necessary to excel in a highly competitive environment and work with graduates of other top business schools."
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