Now that the Ivey MBA program is only one year long is it still the best one in Canada?

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Mar 25th, 2022 1:59 am

redflagdealsnewb [OP]: Member; Jun 10, 2015; 228 posts; 84 upvotes; Canada

Mar 25th, 2022 1:59 am

Now that the Ivey MBA program is only one year long is it still the best one in Canada?

I know historically it was very well regarded. Just look at the list of alumni on the Ivey Business School Wikipedia page

As an aside, I don't think Canada historically valued MBA degrees as much as the US and Canadian programs started to play catch up in the last 20-30 years. Canada is more of a BCom country.

Ivey switched to a one year MBA program about 10-15 years ago from what I've heard. That means there is less time to network, learn, study and figure out what you want to do/are good at.

The Rotman prorgram is basically a two year MBA program.

If you could choose between Rotman or Ivey and they both cost the same, which one would you go to? Let's assume you didn't major in business/commerce at the undergraduate level.

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Mar 25th, 2022 11:07 am

angrybanker: Sr. Member; Sep 28, 2013; 810 posts; 583 upvotes

Mar 25th, 2022 11:07 am

what do you want to get out of it? If it's finance, go to a US school. Just way way more hiring opportunities. Consulting / corporate jobs in Canada, Ivey for sure places very well. Classes much smaller than Rotman. If you want to do finance in Canada, Rotman will help with their chance for summer internship. Ivey experience is very different though since it's away from Toronto and class is more close-knit. Also case-based. Full disclosure: I went to Ivey but work in the states now in finance. If I'd have known that I would've ended up here, would've just come to a top 15 school stateside instead.

Mar 25th, 2022 9:20 pm

badmus: Deal Fanatic; Jul 12, 2008; 5563 posts; 1817 upvotes; GTA

Mar 25th, 2022 9:20 pm

You can't really go wrong with the 2 if you are ok with the opportunity cost lost (which is 2 years for Uoft, Ivey would be a bit longer without a business undergrad degree) and the cost of the program. It comes down to preference, I know people who went to Rotman with solid jobs after graduation in finance and Capital markets, Ivey also places very well in Consulting looking at their employment report as well.

Scholarships and things like rent could potentially sway the decision as well, personally I didn't want to be out of the workforce too long so IVEY would be it.

Mar 26th, 2022 10:58 pm

Thorkell: Deal Addict; Sep 28, 2006; 1343 posts; 1422 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 26th, 2022 10:58 pm

While I agree there is some value in speeding up degree programs, I find that a lot of Universities (prestigious or normal) are turning into diploma mills.

A lot of these masters programs dont even appeal to locals. A massive chunk is mostly international students.

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Mar 27th, 2022 12:49 am

at1212b: Deal Guru; Mar 31, 2008; 12880 posts; 2980 upvotes; Toronto

Mar 27th, 2022 12:49 am

angrybanker wrote: ↑ what do you want to get out of it? If it's finance, go to a US school. Just way way more hiring opportunities. Consulting / corporate jobs in Canada, Ivey for sure places very well. Classes much smaller than Rotman. If you want to do finance in Canada, Rotman will help with their chance for summer internship. Ivey experience is very different though since it's away from Toronto and class is more close-knit. Also case-based. Full disclosure: I went to Ivey but work in the states now in finance. If I'd have known that I would've ended up here, would've just come to a top 15 school stateside instead.

Re: Rothman, in recent years is basically a puppy mill for foreign students to get that VISA here with hope of getting some kind associate level type jobs. The relatively few do get the legit finance type jobs through that summer co-op between year 1 and year 2 (the summer student position is a real gateway but very limited)

At least before covid.

I remember when 'management consulting' with the big 4, like Booze, McKinsey, Bain, Boston was also desired. Seems as a whole to have fallen by the wayside since they weren't really a value add and relied on underlying tech or deal making skills.

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