A redesigned MBA program offers unmatched flexibility
In April, QSB announced that it is introducing a redesigned 12-month full-time MBA program. This new approach allows students to stand out with career-focused options matched to their individual goals. These include specializations in high-demand sectors, the ability to rapidly earn an additional business Master’s degree, and a January start date in synch with corporate hiring cycles.
“The changes we’ve made to the Queen’s full-time MBA were driven by the needs of the market,” said Shai Dubey, the program’s director. “This is the MBA degree that business wants. Students, alumni, faculty and recruiters told us about the importance of greater specialization, flexibility and the ability to stand out with enhanced credentials, and we’re delivering.”
After acquiring key business fundamentals in the first half of the program, in the second half students can choose from several areas of specialization, such as Consulting, Finance, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Marketing and Sales. Those who specialize will earn both a Queen’s MBA and a certificate in the area of specialization.
Students aiming to elevate their credentials even more can apply qualifying MBA credits toward a second specialized Master’s degree in Law or in a business-focused discipline, such as Finance or Management Analytics. Conversely, candidates also have the flexibility to pursue a specialized Master’s degree first, and later apply qualifying credits from that degree towards a Queen’s MBA.
Jim Leech, MBA’73, President and CEO, of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, agrees. “In today’s complex, evolving global economy, we’re looking for graduates who possess knowledge that goes beyond the fundamentals and into emerging areas, such as management analytics. The move by Queen’s School of Business to incorporate more specialization into its MBA program answers that need.”
Recruiting is in full swing for the January 2014 intake for the new MBA program. In addition to the new program enhancements, the redesigned MBA will continue to offer its existing suite of popular program features such as: Career and Lifestyle Coaching, International Exchange Programs, Personal Coaching and Experiential Learning opportunities.
Visit qsb.ca/newmba for more information and to view a video about the newly redesigned program.