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SCHULICH builds confidenceBBA/iBBA Programs

2005-2006

Our mission here at Schulich

is both clear and compelling:

to graduate men and women

who will become business

leaders of the highest calibre,

and to prepare them for a

world of change.

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Schul ich At A Glance

Known as Canada’s Global Business School™, the Schulich School of Business

is one of the top-ranked business schools in the world. Choosing Schulich

means joining one of the most prestigious undergraduate programs in Canada.

Its excellence is recognized both at home and abroad.

Schulich offers two undergraduate programs – the Bachelor of Business

Administration (BBA) and the International Bachelor of Business

Administration (iBBA). Both programs provide a business education that is

highly relevant and responsive to shifting marketplace needs, with an

emphasis on critical management attributes such as communication and

interpersonal skills. A Schulich undergraduate degree involves a prescribed

curriculum with a broad base of business studies along with liberal arts courses.

Seymour Schul ich

One of Canada’s most successful businessmen and entrepreneurs,

Seymour Schulich is an exemplary Canadian philanthropist. In 1995, in

recognition of his gift of $15 million to York, the University’s business

faculty was renamed the Schulich School of Business. Mr. Schulich has

made subsequent donations to endow student scholarships and

teaching awards at the School. In addition, he recently contributed

$7 million towards the construction of a new home for the business

school. Mr. Schulich is a recipient of the Order of Canada and recently

received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from York University.

TIME TO TAKE FLIGHT

“…A scientific study once proved that the bumblebee should be

incapable of flying. But bumblebees just flap their little wings

very, very fast and fly quite well. Determination and persistence

will lead you to accomplishments the old guard often deem impossible.

So be bumblebees, get out there and flap your wings.”

– Excerpt from a speech delivered to the Schulich School of Business

2003 graduating class by Seymour Schulich.

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Taking the LeadThe Schulich School of Business in global rankings

Global rankings serve as areport card on the qualityand progress of a school.They are independent, third-party assessments of howwell a school is doing in anumber of categories.Different rankings measuredifferent aspects of a school.

1st among Canadian schools, 6thamong non-US, 17th among NorthAmerican and 22nd worldwide in2004 MBA rankings

2nd among Canadian schools, 6th among non-US, 16th amongNorth American and 22nd world-wide in the 2004 MBA rankings

14th worldwide in The Wall StreetJournal’s new “Top InternationalSchools” ranking

1st in the world among Canadianschools and 6th among non-US(International Category) in the 2003 Best Business Schoolsrankings

One of only six business schoolsworldwide to be named “On the Cutting Edge” in the survey onenvironmental and social impactmanagement sponsored by the Aspen Institute and theWorld Resources Institute, two US think tanks

1st nationally in the 2003 MBA rankings

1st in Canada in the last MBArankings survey to be conductedby the magazine (2001)

The phenomenal success of the Schulich School of

Business has led to the realization in 2003 of a long-

held dream – the construction of a new School

complex at the east entrance to the York University

campus to accommodate 2,500 undergraduate and

graduate students as well as 10,000 executives

annually. Located in Toronto, the financial capital of

Canada, Schulich’s new, state-of-the-art facility

promotes a dynamic, interactive learning environment.

Technology-enhanced classrooms, library and

computer facilities provide students with a

one-of-a-kind educational setting.

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InnovativeA pioneer in the field of international

management studies, the Schulich School

established Canada’s first International MBA

(IMBA) program in 1989. Then, in 2000, Schulich

launched Canada’s first International BBA (iBBA)

program. In 2001, the Schulich School partnered

with America’s Leading Executive MBA School,

the Kellogg School of Management at

Northwestern University, to create North

America’s first cross-border executive MBA,

the Joint Kellogg-Schulich EMBA.

GlobalAt present, Schulich offers undergraduate

students study exchange opportunities at

38 leading business schools in 23 countries.

The School has a number of endowed research

chairs with an international focus, including

three in International Business.

DiverseSituated in Toronto, one of the world’s most

multicultural cities, the Schulich School of Business

naturally has a diverse student population. With

more than 38% of the Fall 2004 incoming class

reporting a mother tongue other than English

and close to 20% reporting non-Canadian

citizenship, the learning environment at

Schulich is enriched with students from different

backgrounds and perspectives. For every Schulich

student who is sent to study overseas, a student

from one of Schulich’s exchange partner schools

comes to the Keele campus and adds to the

diversity in the classroom.

Top Ranked

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Schulich’s rankings in international

surveys of the world’s best business

schools is one reason the School

consistently attracts top-quality

applicants to its undergraduate

programs.

In 2003, the Schulich School of

Business was ranked number one

in Canada by both Forbes and

the Economist Intelligence Unit

(EIU), the business research and

intelligence research arm of

The Economist magazine. Schulich

was the only Canadian school to

make the global top 50. As well,

Schulich is the only school in

Canada to record five consecutive

year-over-year improvements in

ranking results in the Financial

Times of London MBA surveys. In

global surveys, Schulich ranks 22nd

among the world’s top schools of

business (2004 Financial Times of

London, 2004 The Economist [EIU])

and among the top 15 non-US

schools (2004 The Wall Street

Journal, 2003 Forbes).

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Profi le Of The Fal l 2004Enter ing Class

Average Age:

18

BBA/iBBA Applications:

3,800/1,550

BBA/iBBA Year 1 Enrolments:

250/90

Class Sizes:

23 to 55 students

Male/Female Ratio:

1:1

Mother Tongue Not English:

38%

Entry Point:

September onlyCourseload:

Full-time only

INFORMATION AND INQUIRIES

The Division of Student Services and International RelationsSchulich School of Business, W262PYork University4700 Keele StreetToronto, OntarioCanada M3J 1P3

YORK ADMISSIONS

Domestic and International InquiriesTel: (416) 736-5000http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents

SCHULICH UNDERGRADUATEPROGRAMS UNIT

E-mail: [email protected]: (416) 736-5081http://www.schulich.yorku.ca/newbbaibba

CAMPUS VISITS

General campus tours are available throughthe University’s Central Liaison OfficeMondays to Fridays. Call (416) 736-5100 tofind out more about campus tours andother on-campus special events.

The Schulich School of Business will berepresented at on-campus events such asFall Campus Day (November 6/04) and MarchBreak (March 12/05). Visit York UniversityAdmissions online formore details on upcoming events:http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/tour

Gateway To The World

By living and studying in Toronto,

a dynamic and multicultural

international centre of business,

Schulich’s undergraduate students

have access to global career

opportunities and learning

experiences.

Olga Berenchtein

Program: BBA (Class of 2005)

High School: W.L. Mackenzie S.S. (Toronto, Ontario)

Scholarships: $4,000 York Entrance Award, $2,000 York University Service Bursary

York Activities: York University student ambassador; In-course Market Researchconsulting project; Chair of the Women in Leadership Association; Mentor for incoming students; Buddy for international exchange student; Member of York Marketing Association

“I chose to study at Schulich, in part, because of the location. I can’t imagine living andstudying business anywhere else. Toronto has so much to offer in terms of convenience,networking opportunities and culture. I think as a high school student, I could haveattended more on-campus events prior to applying to university. I believe it’s importantfor applicants to find out as much as they can about the programs so that they don’tmiss any pertinent information.”

Olga Berenchtein is employed by our Undergraduate Programs Unit.

When you visit the Schulich School of Business, for an on-campus session

or building tour, Olga might be one of the faces you’ll meet.

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International Kudos to Schulich Dean

The world’s leading association of scholars in

the field of international business, the Academy

of International Business (AIB), has named the

Schulich School’s Dean, Dezsö J. Horváth,

“2004 Dean of the Year”. This prestigious

international award is given in recognition of

“outstanding leadership in various aspects of

internationalization, including programs,

research and curriculum development, and

outreach.” Professor Horváth is the first

Canadian recipient of the honour. Now in his

fourth five-year term, he is one of the longest-

serving deans at any business school in

North America.

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BBA PROGRAM

Study Business from Day One 2

Areas of Specialization 3

BBA Curriculum Charts 4

iBBA PROGRAM

Go Global 6

iBBA Curriculum Chart 7

EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES 8

CAREER SERVICES

Schulich Career Centre 10

Summer Internships 11

ALUMNI & FACULTY 12

CAMPUS LIFE

Get Involved 14

Academic Advisors 15

MONEY MATTERS

Tuition 16

Scholarships 17

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 18

FAQs 20

At Schulich, we offer you the OPPORTUNITY to learn in a rich and highly rewarding

environment, among students who are considered the best and the brightest. You can take

advantage of our extensive global linkages to corporate recruiters and exchange school

partners, our close industry connections, and our worldwide network of alumni.

More important, we offer you an undergraduate business education that is among the very

best in the country. The EXCELLENCE of our faculty, the quality of our students, the

career accomplishments of our alumni, and the consistently high ratings our School achieves

in global rankings of the world’s leading business schools – all of these factors attest to the

fact that Schulich builds confidence.

We seek students with proven academic excellence and demonstrated LEADERSHIPabilities – individuals who desire to be part of a challenging environment that develops the

skills and knowledge necessary to compete and win in the world of business. If you are such

an individual, we invite you to consider the Schulich School of Business.

Schulich will give you an unparalleled academic experience that will broaden your perspective.

You will learn with students who are natural leaders, innovative and entrepreneurial. You will

graduate with students who will make a difference in the world of business. You will exceed

your expectations. You will be the very best you can be.

THE SCHULICH Challenge

Schul ich Bui lds Confidence CONTENTS

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A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

DEZSÖ J . HORVÁTH

Dean & Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Strategic Management

2Schulich School of Business

At Schulich, BBA students study business from day one. Schulich offers a

comprehensive four-year program with a breadth that spans eight different

areas of specialization. In addition to core business courses, students each year

may take one or two elective courses in non-business. The BBA is ideal for

students who want a firm understanding of all areas of business.

Students with a record of outstanding academic achievement and

demonstrated entrepreneurial qualities challenge and learn from each other.

A Schulich education will have relevance through cutting-edge courses geared

to the shifting needs of the business world.

Students are continually challenged in

classes that test their assumptions and push

them to examine business from multiple perspectives. Students learn to

implement strategies, work in teams and think beyond the case method.

STUDY BUSINESS FROM Day One

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Daniel la Natal iz io


High School: Cardinal Carter C.S. (Aurora, Ontario)

Scholarship: $2,000 York Entrance Award

York Activities: Schulich student ambassador forvarious on-campus events; summer intern and part-time employee during the school year for theBank of Montreal (BMO) at the head office for IT Operations – Technology & Solutions

“My BBA courses exposed me to real-world businessscenarios through case studies, class discussions andassignments. For example, my first-year managementcourse, ‘The Environmental Context of Management’,taught me how to create a business plan. In mymanagement accounting course, I learnt more aboutCanada’s competitive position in a global context. AtSchulich, I looked at various business models and thecomponents of what makes a business in a particularindustry successful or unsuccessful.”

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Daniella Natalizio was offered a full-time position as a BMO Financial Analyst upon graduation.


Sample CourseDescr ipt ion Of ASchul ich BusinessElect ive

Consumer Behaviour

What do products and services mean

to consumers? How do consumers

decide what to buy? What are the

effects of the social environment on

purchases? This course examines

these and other fundamental

marketing concerns by blending

contemporary theory and research

with application to actual market

problems. Recent contemporary

theory topics have included

low-involvement buying, situation

analysis and alternative explanations

of consumer motivations. Practical

applications have included executing

a communications strategy for a

GM product.

Schulich BusinessElectivesThe following are samples ofsome of the business electivesavailable to Schulich students:

Auditing Standards andApplications

Financial Reporting Analysis

Economics of BusinessManagement

Financial Management

Personal Finance

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation

Information Systems

Marketing Research

Retail Marketing Strategies

Management of HumanResources

Labour Relations

Inventory Management

Managing the FamilyEnterprise

Business Administration and the Law

Introduction to InternationalBusiness

Business Ethics in a GlobalCommunity

E-Commerce and the Art ofHigh-Tech Marketing

Areas of Special izat ionThe following are the areas of

specialization and sample career options

open to all BBA and iBBA students:

ACCOUNTING

Auditor, Professional Accountant

Note: The BBA curriculum allows students

the option to complete the course

requirements to become a Chartered

Management Accountant (CMA), a

Chartered General Accountant (CGA),

and a Chartered Accountant (CA).

ECONOMICS

Management Consultant, Analyst

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ANDFAMILY BUSINESS

Entrepreneur, Owner/Manager

FINANCE

Analyst, Stock Broker, Bond Trader,

Mutual Fund Manager,

Corporate/Commercial Banker

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

International Development Officer,

International Commodity Trader,

Regional Sales Manager

MANAGEMENT SCIENCE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Information Systems Project Leader,

Systems Conversion Manager, Logistics

Planner, Database Analyst, Project

Manager

MARKETING

Sales and Marketing Associate, Market

Researcher, Brand Manager

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR/INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Human Resources Consultant,

Recruitment Specialist, Staff

Development and Training Coordinator

Sample Year 1 BBA Courses

Business History

This course explores the historical forces that have been significant in the

development of business in general and Canadian business in particular. The

course traces the evolution of a capitalist economy and the emergence of

management as a professional field.

Applied Business Ethics

This course introduces students to the ethical issues that relate to the

profession of business. In recent decades, ethical issues clearly have become

increasingly important to the smooth functioning of the marketplace.


BBA Curr iculum

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Janet Wong


High School: Richmond Hill H.S. (Richmond Hill, Ontario)

Scholarships: $4,000 York Entrance Award

York Activities: Schulich student ambassador forvarious on-campus events

Janet Wong worked full-time for one year as a Account Clerk

at Don Valley North Automotive Inc., and is now pursuing a

law degree at York’s Osgoode Law School.

“The academic program at Schulich is of the highestcalibre with a good balance between individual andgroup work. The group work that I’ve done has beeninvaluable to my education as well as my personaldevelopment. It gave me an opportunity to work withstudents who were pursuing degree specializationsdifferent than my own. This brought many differentpoints of view to the table. From this, I learned to seethings through different perspectives and even to thisday, I try to think of every problem through a morewell-rounded business point of view, not just from afinance perspective.”

Ebrahim El Kalza


High School: Earl Haig S.S. Academy Program(Toronto, Ontario)

Scholarships: $4,000 York Entrance Award, $3,000 Schulich Bursary

York Activities: Advertising Director, the Insider,Schulich’s student newspaper; AchievingProfessional Excellence Ambassador; participant inthe National Undergraduate Business Games;mentor for the Professional Development Program

Ebrahim El Kalza, shown here at Hoax Couture, the

downtown Toronto fashion boutique that features one of

his company’s products, travelled to Asia as part of the

country’s Junior Team Canada trade mission. Ebrahim is now

a Strategy Consultant at Secor Consulting.

”Going to a top-ranked school like Schulich was apriority for me; to be the best, you have to interact withthe best. As an entrepreneur running several businesses,I also chose Schulich because it’s located in Toronto, thebusiness centre of Canada. In many ways, the School is alaunch pad for meeting interesting people and makingimportant business contacts. And because of Schulich’scosmopolitan complexion, the School offers a broadspectrum of dynamic experiences. It is a microcosm thatis ideal for sharing, developing and testing ideas.”

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In the fall of 2000, Schulich launched the International

Bachelor of Business Administration (iBBA) degree – the

first of its kind in Canada. The iBBA builds on the long-

standing international reputation of the School, and is

a four-year honours degree that provides students with

a truly global perspective.

The program’s demanding curriculum includes the

rigorous core business courses of the BBA, innovative,

specially designed courses for the iBBA as well as courses

in one of the languages offered at York (Arabic, French,

German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean,

Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or Yiddish).

The iBBA is ideal for students who one day would like to

work overseas and are seeking a strong introduction to

general management along with intensive language study.

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Pamela Papadopoulos

Program: iBBA (Class of 2005)

High School: Bayview S.S. (Thornhill, Ontario)

Scholarship: $4,000 York Entrance Award,$1,000 Exchange Travel Bursary

York Activities: Executive member of the UndergraduateBusiness Council; Schulich student ambassador for variouson-campus events; Marketing Director, the Insider, Schulich’sstudent newspaper; participated in York intramurals (co-ed tennis, volleyball and basketball); Ballcrew captain for York’s International Tennis Masters Series.

“As an iBBA student I believe studying on a Schulich academicexchange and learning another language are important andchallenging experiences to have when preparing for theglobal workforce. The structure of the iBBA curriculumincorporates region study, political science, and internationalbusiness courses that give me a greater understanding of theworld we live in. When combined with the cohesiveness ofthe student body, it is truly an enriching journey. ”

Pamela Papadopoulos participated in a Schulich exchange

and studied at ESADE in Barcelona, Spain.


Descr ipt ion of

a Sample iBBA

Core Course

Cross-Cultural Management

International business is conducted

with and through people from

various cultural backgrounds.

Cultural differences, if not

understood, can be significant

barriers to the implementation and

success of a business venture. The

study of cross-cultural

communications, negotiation,

management systems, and

structures develops both

intellectual understanding and

behavioural skills pertinent to

international management.

iBBA Curr iculumSample Year 1 iBBA Courses

Organizational Behaviour Across Cultures

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to

organizational behaviour – a discipline that studies

organizations and the individuals and groups within them.

Furthermore, the course stresses the importance of

developing an international perspective and cross-cultural

sensitivity to organizational behaviour issues.

Management and Social Issues in French

Designed for business students, this language course

focuses on oral and, to a lesser extent, written French.

The course also examines various components of business

operations, including social issues such as the importance

of work and the role of the government.

ACADEMIC EXCHANGE

Opportunities

At present, Schulich offers undergraduate students study exchange

opportunities at 38 leading business schools in 23 countries (Argentina,

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Hong Kong, Denmark, France,

Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore,

South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the UK, and Uruguay).

Students apply for Schulich’s exchange program one year prior to when

they wish to study abroad and compete for exchange locations through

an essay and interview process. Subject to space availability, students are

assigned exchange locations. In the BBA program, students have the

option of studying outside Canada during Year 3 or Year 4. For iBBA

students, an international exchange is a required part of the program.

While on exchange, students pay their tuition at York and cover their

travel and living expenses in the assigned country. All exchanges are at

one of Schulich’s partner institutions – leading management schools from

around the world. For a comprehensive list of our partner schools, visit our

exchange URL http://www.schulich.yorku.ca/ssb-extra/studyabroad.nsf


Schul ich Bui lds ConfidenceEXCHANGE

OPPORTUNIT IES


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Brandon Gerson


High School: Thornlea S.S. (Thornhill, Ontario)

Scholarship: $1,000 Winchcombe Scholarship, $1,650 J. Fred Green Scholarship, $2,000 York Entrance Award, $2,400 Continuing Student Award, $5,000 Ernst & Young BBA Award

York Activities: Schulich student ambassador for various on-campus events; Summer internship with National Bank Financial; Chief Investment Strategist (York Investment Club); InternalCommunications Director (Charity Association) for 2003; Staff Writerfor the Insider, Schulich’s student newspaper; Calumet IntramuralBroomball and Flag Football; Research Assistant for Schulich professors

“At Schulich, I have been given wonderful opportunities inside andoutside the classroom. I worked part-time as a research assistant formy Schulich professors, gained summer experience working as ananalyst in National Bank Financial’s Corporate Investment BankingDivision, joined many different student clubs and I had theopportunity to study in England on a Schulich academic exchange –all this while gaining a top-notch education.”

Brandon Gerson studied on a Schulich exchange term

at the University of Bath.


The Schulich Career Development Centre

The Schulich Career Development Centre (CDC) views career management as a lifelong

undertaking. Our mission is to assist Schulich students and alumni with this major

commitment through a range of exclusive programs, services, resources and events.

The CDC gives BBA and iBBA students a chance to personally meet recruiters through

company information sessions, provides workshops on how to do a job search, résumé

writing and interview tips, and provides access to exclusive job postings for full-time

and summer internship employment opportunities. The CDC is

staffed by highly skilled counselors with professional experience

in various sectors of business and industry.CONFIDENCE TO Succeed

Which Companies RecruitSchul ich Graduates?

All major accounting firms

Major commercial banks

Investment banks

Major consumer packaged goods firms

Major technology and telecommunications firms

Small and mid-sized enterprises in manufacturing

Career Development Program:

The Career Development Centre administers the Career

Development Program (CDP), a program to provide students

with more structure in their approach to managing their

personal development and career skills training throughout

the BBA and iBBA programs. All CDC services – including

workshops, networking events, counselling and resume

reviews – have been integrated into the Career Development

Program, outlining a step-by-step process to help students

achieve a successful start to their career.

Note: The BBA curriculum allows students the option to

complete the course requirements to become a Chartered

Management Accountant (CMA), a Chartered General

Accountant (CGA), and a Chartered Accountant (CA).

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Andy Ko


High School: John Fraser S.S. (Mississauga, Ontario)

Scholarship: $4,000 York Entrance Award, $3,800 York University Continuing Student Scholarship

York Activities: Executive for the York Chinese Students’ Association (YCSA);Member of Asian FOCUS (Federation of Charitable University Students); Schulichstudent ambassador for various on-campus events

“When I completed my Schulich BBA, I received enormous recognition as a graduatefrom one of the world’s top business schools. Its extensive curriculum and competitiveenvironment provided a well-rounded business education and gave me a head startin the corporate world. Schulich’s teaching approach, including case assignments inteam settings nurtured analytical and communication skills as well as strategicthinking – essentials for real-life corporate challenges.”

Andy Ko was hired upon graduation as a Supply Chain

Process Analyst by Canadian Tire Corporation in Toronto.

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Summer Internships

Schulich BBA and iBBA students can apply to major

companies for internships, most of which take place

during the summer. There is no co-op program at

Schulich, but internships offer the opportunity to

obtain valuable work experience. Students must

compete for internship positions. Schulich students

have exclusive access to online job postings that

connect them to employers for summer internships,

many of which lead to full-time job offers after

graduation. The Career Development Centre supports

students with workshops and training, starting in first

year, to prepare them to pursue job opportunities. As

a further enhancement to their international

education, iBBA students who are able, on their own

initiative, to find summer employment abroad, may

be granted academic credit for this work experience.

Career Fast Facts*:

At Schulich, 84% of our students findemployment within six months of graduation.

$48,000 is the average starting salary aftergraduation

31% of our graduates have careers in finance

27% of our graduates work in the accounting field

19% of our graduates are in sales positions

12% of our graduates work in marketing

11% of our graduates find jobs in consulting orother areas

*Based on Fall 2003 results

Schul ich’s Top Recruiters

Top companies that recruit BBA and iBBA students for full-time and summer

internship opportunities include:

Amex Bank of Canada

Campbell’s Company of Canada

Canadian Tire Corporation

Celestica

CIBC

Colgate-Palmolive

Dell Canada

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Ernst & Young LLP

General Mills Canada, Inc.

Hudson’s Bay Company

Hydro One Networks

IBM Canada Ltd.

Imperial Oil

KPMG Consulting

Kraft Food Inc.

L’Oréal Canada

Microsoft Canada Co.

Ontario Power Generation

Ontario Teachers Pension Plan

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Procter & Gamble Inc.

RBC Financial Group

Scotia Capital

TD Canada Trust

TD Securities

Telus Mobility

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Ricardo AlleyneBBA (Class of 1996)

As a BBA student, Ricardo Alleyne was co-founder and Editor of

the Insider, the School’s student newspaper. After graduating

from Schulich, Ricardo worked as a Brand Manager for Weston

Bakeries Ltd., Marketing Manager for Alliance Atlantis

Broadcasting, Business Manager for Adams Brands (Warner-

Lambert) and Assistant Brand Manager for Procter & Gamble.

Most recently, he helped plan the launch of the Career

Development Program for Schulich’s Career Development Centre.

“While I was always impressed with the quality of theBBA program – particularly the calibre of my fellowclassmates – during my time at Schulich as a student, I never fully appreciated the value of the program until I entered the working world. At some of thelargest and most respected companies in the country,working with senior business professionals in a varietyof fields, I felt confident tackling challenges, leadingand taking initiative.”

“We have enormous confidence in the

talent we recruit from Schulich. The

School’s degree programs are at the cutting

edge. As well, its graduates transition

seamlessly from study to work thanks to

excellent self-assessment tools and career

training and development programs.”

Beth HorowitzPresident and General ManagerAmex Canada Inc.


Schulich Graduates Make Their Mark

Schulich’s alumni are making their mark in virtually every field of endeavour

in the world of business – as managers, as investors, as entrepreneurs, and

as leaders of organizations.

They include women and men who have attained distinction in their various

professions, and who have won the respect of their peers and

colleagues. Their success is a testament to the quality

management education they received as Schulich students. CONFIDENCE TO Lead

Mohit TalwarBBA (Class of 2004)

Mohit Talwar graduated in June 2004 with a Schulich BBA

and is now working as an Investment Analyst with Morgan

Stanley, a global financial services firm and a market leader

in securities, investment management and credit services.

As a student, Mohit chose to specialize in Finance and

completed the following courses for his Schulich electives –

Financial Management, Options, Futures & Other Derivative

Securities, Investments, and Personal Finance. He was also

involved in extracurricular activities as a Schulich student

ambassador for on-campus events and he was Chair of the

APEX (Achieving Professional Excellence) conference. Upon

entry, Mohit received the $4,000 York Entrance Award as

well as the $5,000 Edith Schulich BBA/iBBA Entrance Award. Anna Waskow, Yasna Beheshti, and Pooja Subramanian iBBAs (Class of 2004)

Three women from the first graduating class of iBBA students at

Schulich won the 2004 International L’Oréal Marketing Award. The

team, shown above with L’Oréal President and CEO Lindsay Owen-

Jones, competed against 3,300 students selected from 120 universities

in 26 countries in Asia, Europe and the Americas. The Schulich School

of Business was the only English-speaking business school in Canada

invited to participate in the 2004 international competition. The three

iBBA graduates were awarded a trip to Asia as well as full-time

positions with L’Oréal in Paris and Montreal, where they will launch a

new Biotherm Homme men’s night skin care product line “REVIVE

AFTERHOURS”.


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Associate Professor of Accounting

Linda Thorne teaches financial

statement analysis to undergraduate

students, examining how financial

statements can be used to give insight

into the relative effectiveness and

competitiveness of companies. She is

conducting research on the ethics of

accountants and other managers,

which includes the use of many

students in her experiments and to

assist in her research development.


Teaching Tomorrow’s

Business Leaders Today

Schulich undergraduate students learn from

the same faculty who teach in the School’s

highly respected MBA and PhD programs.

These professors bring the latest approaches

in management education to the classroom

through their professional activities and

research. Our programs are limited in size so

that students receive the attention necessary

to fully realize their potential. Schulich uses

a variety of teaching methods, including case

studies, small group discussions and lectures.

Moshe Milevsky, Associate

Professor of Finance, has produced

groundbreaking research with

professors from Schulich and

York University, creating

retirement strategy computer

models that have contradicted

conventional wisdom in personal

financial risk management.

Schulich’s faculty members are highly diverse

and international. They have made a difference

by impacting real-world thinking with

groundbreaking research in areas such as

entrepreneurial entry into global markets,

retirement strategies, tax and estate financial

planning, and the key to sustainable prosperity

– the balance between business and the social

accountability of society.

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Get Involved

Schulich students often get involved in the Schulich community or York University,

at-large. Through clubs, conferences, athletics, residence life, internships, exchanges,

consulting projects, on-campus employment opportunities, research assistantships,

company information sessions, and student government, students develop social and

professional networks. Applicants to our undergraduate programs

are assessed through their responses to Schulich’s Supplementary

Admissions Information Form. Candidates for our undergraduate

programs should show evidence that they have had experiences

that develop their leadership potential.

CONFIDENCE TO Grow



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CAMPUSL I FE

Student Clubs AtSchul ich*Academic Clubs

AIESEC (The InternationalAssociation of Students inEconomics and Commerce)

Accounting Society

Schulich Information TechnologyAssociation

York Entrepreneur Society

York Investment Club

York Marketing Association

York Undergraduate Finance andIndustry Club

Interest Clubs

APEX Conference (AchievingProfessional Excellence)

Bright Ideas Group

Charity Association

Corporate Social ResponsibilitySociety

DECA (Distributive Education Clubsof America)

Insider Media Group

Open Arms Committee

Schulich Planner Committee

Schulich Toastmasters

Sports Business Club

Undergraduate Business LawSociety

Women in Leadership

Yearbook Committee

* In addition, there are numerous otherstudent clubs and associations offered atYork University.

Konata LakeProgram: BBA (Class of 2003)

High School: Westview Centennial S.S. (Toronto, Ontario)

Scholarship: John S. Proctor Award of Distinction $8,000 x 4 years

York Activities: Schulich Councillor, York Federation of Students (YFS); VP,External Communications, York Undergraduate Finance and Industry Club;Board Member and Chairperson, York Student Centre; organizer of first-ever income tax clinic for York students; Member of York UniversityBoard of Governors

“At York, students can find a broad range of extracurricular activitiesincluding extracurricular clubs and student government. I lived both onand off campus during my university experience and I was an activemember of the York Federation of Students. I found the activities outsidethe classroom contributed as much to my growth and development as myacademic studies did. At the end of my four years at university, I hadfine-tuned my communication, negotiation, and reasoning skills. As astudent at the Schulich School of Business, one can find furtheropportunities to be part of a community through summer internships,case competitions, and our Undergraduate Business Council.”

Konata Lake was employed

as an Assistant Business

Manager in the Marketing

Department at Procter and

Gamble. He is currently

pursuing a law degree at

York’s Osgoode Law School.


Gigi Kao lived in Calumet Residence on York’s Keele

campus for the first three years of university, before

traveling to Rouen, France, for the iBBA study

abroad term in January 2005.

Gigi Kao

Program: iBBA (Class of 2006)

High School: A.Y. Jackson S.S.(Toronto, Ontario)

Scholarship: $4,000 York Entrance Award,$875 York University Undergraduate Bursary,$500 OMLTA French Competition Award, $200 Calumet Bursary

York Activities: York University studentambassador/recruitment assistant; AIESEC(The International Association of Students in Economics and Commerce); Member ofSchulich’s Open Arms Committee;Participant/Player for York’s Badminton Club;iBBA summer internship in Hong Kong foracademic credit

“Even though I reside in the GTA, I chose tolive on campus because I wanted to haveresidence life as a part of my universityexperience. Through residence and campusorganizations, I met students from otherprograms and expanded my peer network.I’m also very close to my fellow students atSchulich. They are a dynamic groupcomposed of highly motivated and brightindividuals. Our classes provide a learningenvironment where we can work closely withone another and share ideas. We also domany things together outside of school. My time as a student at the Schulich Schoolof Business and living on campus at York University has been wonderfullyenriching and rewarding.”

Student Housing

Schulich undergraduate students have

access to eight residence buildings on

York’s Keele campus. Students entering

the BBA and iBBA programs are normally

affiliated with Calumet College but they

may apply to live in most of the other

residences at York. Suite-style and

traditional dormitory living arrangements

are available. Residence rooms are

guaranteed to Year 1 students with an

overall average of 74% and higher, if

their application is received by the June

deadline date. For more information,

visit http://www.yorku.ca/stuhouse

Schul ich Advisors

The Schulich School of Business

provides academic counselling for all

undergraduate students to assist in

course selection and with academic

concerns. Advising staff are available to

support students as they make their

transition to independence. As well,

advisors guide students from Year 1 to

Year 4 so that they may successfully

meet all the degree requirements. Every

admitted student attends an academic

advising session in order to confirm

enrolment and introduction to their

Schulich program. Throughout their

four years of university study, Schulich

students have access to full-time

professional advisors who are available

to discuss their options for continued

success in the program. Through

one-on-one appointments and group

sessions, Schulich advisors enable

students to clarify educational goals,

make informed and responsible

decisions and to realize their maximum

learning potential.

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Calumet Residence

Tuit ion

For the 2004-2005 academic year, Canadian students paid $4,895.40 in

tuition fees for their full-time courseload of 30 credit-hours. Domestic

and international tuition fees as well as information on scholarships and

financial aid at York can be found online at http://www.yorku.ca/osfs

Schulich School of Business Entrance Awards

A dozen entrance awards and a number of continuing student

awards and bursaries are available to Schulich School of Business

students. No separate application is required for entrance awards.

Admitted applicants are considered for entrance scholarships

based upon admission information. For more details, visit the

Schulich Web site http://www.schulich.yorku.ca

Seymour Schulich BBA/iBBA Entrance Scholarship (5)

Tanna H. Schulich BBA/iBBA Entrance Scholarship (5)

Edith Schulich BBA/iBBA Entrance Award (1)

Steven K. Hudson BBA/iBBA Entrance Award (1)

Valued at $5,000 in addition to the York University

Entrance Scholarship

Based on admission average and exemplary Supplementary

Admissions Information Form

No separate application required

MONEY Matters


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MATTERS

Students can use public transportation to

commute to York’s Keele campus. York

University students are eligible for discount

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) passes

through a new volume incentive program.

Students can also access the Greater

Toronto Area and other surrounding

locations (i.e. Hamilton, Burlington,

Oakville, Mississauga, Bramalea, Thornhill,

Pickering, Barrie, Bradford, Newmarket,

Aurora, King City, and Maple) with GO

Transit bus lines that stop on campus. For

more public transportation information

and detailed campus maps, please visit

http://www.csbo.yorku.ca/transportation

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York University Scholarships for Canadian High School StudentsFor Fall 2004, all Year 1 BBAs and iBBAs received a minimum of $2,000 in

scholarship support. York University offers entrance awards, and amounts

vary depending on high school averages. Applicants are automatically

considered for entrance awards that are guaranteed for Year 1 only and

do not apply to Delayed Entry applicants. Students will be informed of

scholarship decisions in their offer of admission letter from York.

Returning students in Years 2, 3, and 4, may qualify for the York

University Continuing Students Scholarships if their York University grade

point averages meet the requirements for a given year. York does award

entering students scholarships that are renewable for four years. Often,

students need to apply for these awards early in the admissions process

(i.e. February). For more information, visit York’s Admissions Web site

http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/scholarships

AWARDS OF DISTINCTION

John S. Proctor Entrance Scholarship (1)

Alumni Entrance Scholarships (2)

Murray Ross Entrance Scholarship (1)

Valued at $32,000 ($8,000 x 4 years) plus the cost of residence for first

year (approximately $4,000)

York’s most prestigious entrance awards for applicants with a minimum

90% admission average

Plus accomplishments in community service, leadership, the arts or sports

Canadian citizen/permanent resident

Application required

* Applicants short-listed but not chosen for the Awards of Distinction (above), areautomatically considered for one of seven Merit Scholarships, valued at $2,000, in addition to the York University Entrance Scholarship

President’s Scholarship (18)

Valued at $21,600 ($5,400 x 4 years)

Awarded to students who have the highest entrance averages

No separate application required

Awards of Achievement (8)

Valued at $16,000 ($4,000 x 4 years)

Minimum average of 85% and contribution to school or

community required

Resident of Ontario, Canadian citizen/permanent resident

Achievement and financial need

Application required

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Khalida Noor is interested in pursuing her

MBA and working as a financial analyst after

she graduates.

Khal ida Noor


High School: North Albion C.I. (Toronto, Ontario)

Scholarship: President’s Scholarship$5,400 x 4 years, Queen Elizabeth IIAiming for the Top Scholarship $2,900 x 4 years

York Activities: Schulich studentambassador for various on-campus events;PwC PAIRS mentor; Member of theAccounting Society; Member of theIncome Tax Program, York; Member of theFinance Club; Assistant Volleyball Coach

“I chose to pursue my post-secondaryeducation at Schulich not only because itchallenges me but also, it truly satisfiesmy intellectual curiosity. Like no otherbusiness school, Schulich provides me withpowerful tools to manage change oneday and play a part in improving the Canadian economy. In addition to my acceptance, it was a great honour toreceive York’s scholarship, which allowed me the time to take initiative in several extracurricular activities at York University.”


High Standards

With average entrance grades in the high 80s, the

BBA and iBBA programs have one of the highest

admissions standards of any undergraduate program

in the country. In addition, all candidates must

submit a Supplementary Admissions Information Form

prior to the applicable deadline date.

Academic Excel lence

The BBA and iBBA programs welcome

applications from all students who present

strong academic credentials, demonstrated

leadership abilities, exceptional writing skills,

and a keen interest in pursuing the study of

business. Due to limited enrolment, only the

most qualified applicants will be selected from

among those who surpass the basic standard.

ADMISSION Requirements


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ADMISS IONREQUIREMENTS

Appl icat ion

Deadl ines

Deadline for

applications from

within Canada

Year 1 Entry : February 21

Deadline for

applications from

outside of Canada

Year 1 Entry : March 21

Deadline for all

applications to BBA

Year 2 Entry : May 20

Vari Hall


GRADE 12 U AND M COURSES

Ontario applicants must take a minimum of six Grade 12 U and

M courses, including Grade 12 U English, Grade 12 U Advanced

Functions and Introductory Calculus, and four more Grade 12 U

or M courses. All early offers are conditional. A minimum final

grade of 70% is required for English and Calculus as well as a

final overall average of above 85%. Offers may be rescinded if

final averages fall below 85%. No more than one M course per

discipline, as defined by the Ministry of Education, will be

used in the calculation of admission averages. Out-of-Ontario

applicants must have a high school diploma with academic

courses at the Grade 12 level, including English and Calculus.

SUPPLEMENTARY FORM FOR ADMISSIONS

Since the Schulich School of Business views leadership, creativity,

and the ability to work well with people as qualities that

contribute to success in the field of management, there is

particular interest in assessing all aspects of a candidate’s

application, including non-academic achievements. When

prospective students apply, they are asked to write overviews

of their career goals, to list extracurricular activities and

employment experiences. The purpose of the Supplementary

Admissions Information Form is to determine leadership

potential and the ability to work with diverse groups. No

specific activities are required; students can cite employment,

athletic, clubs, volunteer, and other extracurricular activities

from the last two calendar years.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

If students are applying with an International Baccalaureate

(IB) diploma, they will need passes in six subjects (three at

the Standard Level and three at the Higher Level OR two at

the Standard Level and four at the Higher Level). For Schulich

programs, Math Methods or Higher Level Mathematics is

required. A score of 34 points (including bonus points) is

typically needed to be competitive. Subjects at the Higher

Level with grades of 5 or better that are not included in the

Grade 12 U courses used for the basis of admission may be

considered for transfer credits.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

Courses with final scores of 4 or 5 on the College Entrance

Examination Board Advanced Placement (AP) Exams that are

not included in the Grade 12 U courses used for the basis of

admission may be considered for transfer credits.

TRANSFER CREDIT

Students who have studied, prior to attending Schulich,

at a Yeshiva or under the General Certificate of Education,

International Baccalaureate or in Advanced Placement

programs, are eligible for a maximum of 12.0 credit hours

(equivalent to two full-year courses) of liberal arts transfer

credits to be counted towards their BBA or iBBA degrees.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

Applicants do not require a language proficiency test if they

have completed four years of full-time secondary school

studies or the equivalent of one full year of post-secondary

study in an accredited institution in Canada; or if they have

completed four years of full-time secondary school studies

where English is the official language of instruction; or if they

have completed the equivalent of one full year of post-

secondary study in an accredited institution where English is

the official language of instruction, and in a country where

English is an official language.

For more information on the minimum requirements for

admission, visit:

http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/requirements/docs_language.html

Admissions

To subscribe to York’s electronic newsletter for

applicants and prospective students, visit York’s

Admissions Web site:

http://www.yorku.ca/web/futurestudents/newsletter

Schulich School of Business

What is your admission cut-off?Please note that admission to the BBAand iBBA programs at Schulich is notsolely based on academic performance.Applicants are also evaluated on the basis of their supplementary admissionsinformation, which is an importantcomponent of the admissions process. It isimportant to understand that admissionsaverages vary slightly from year to year;the actual admissions average will dependon the number of applications, the calibreof the applicant pool and the number ofspaces available. The minimum acceptablehigh school average has not yet beendetermined and will be set once all finaland midterm grades are received in May.To be competitive for admission, studentsare recommended to achieve an OAC orGrade 12 average at least in the high 80s.The minimum admission requirement forOntario high school applicants whosubmitted satisfactory supplementaryforms was 90.5% for Fall 2003 and 88.5%for Fall 2004.

Does it matter if I repeat a course?York University Admissions will take thehigher of the two marks presented if acourse has been taken more than once.

Does it matter if I take a course at nightschool or during the summer or throughcorrespondence?York University Admissions treats all grades(day school, night school, correspondenceor summer school) as the same.

How important is the supplementaryform for admissions?An applicant will not be admitted into theBBA or iBBA program solely on the basisof grades, even if the grades are high. Allapplicants must submit a supplementaryform by the deadline date. An applicantwill need to provide a satisfactory overviewof career goals, extracurricular activities,and employment experiences.

Can I re-submit my supplementary form?We ask that applicants provide us withonly one supplementary form. Applicantsshould prepare their submissions withthought and care so that a secondsubmission is not necessary.

What is my York identification numberand when should I use it?Applicants are assigned a 9-digit Yorkidentification number. Please use this tocode all correspondence to the university,including your supplementary form.

Can I begin my studies in January?The Schulich School of Business does notadmit new students in January. We onlyadmit students for September of each year.

Can I study on a part-time basis?Our BBA and iBBA are structured for full-time studies only. While the Schulichundergraduate programs are NOT availableon a part-time basis, York’s AtkinsonFaculty of Liberal and Professional Studiesdoes not require a full courseload andoffers mostly afternoon and eveningclasses. If you are looking for a part-timebusiness program at York, you shouldconsider the Bachelor of AdministrativeStudies (BAS) program through Atkinson.Please call (416) 736-5210 for moreinformation or visit their Web site athttp://www.atkinson.yorku.ca

If I am applying to Delayed Entry, are myhigh school grades considered?For entry into Year 2, admission is basedon your university grades. High schoolmarks may be submitted for consideration,but they cannot replace the necessarymarks earned at university. Delayed Entryis only possible for the BBA.

Where should I send my transcripts foradmissions consideration?All official transcripts should be sentdirectly to York University Admissions. Ifuniversity/college transfer, out-of-province,and overseas students wish to send a copyof their transcripts with their supplementaryforms to Schulich, they may do so, butthey are still responsible for ensuring thattheir official documents arrive at the YorkAdmissions Office.

If I am not admitted to a Schulichundergraduate program, am Iautomatically considered for any other programs at York?There is no guarantee that Schulichapplicants automatically will beconsidered for another program at York.Students should indicate their secondchoice program at York officially on theirOntario Universities Application Form. Anearly offer for another faculty at Yorkdoes not preclude the possibility of asubsequent offer for Schulich. Applicants

may still be considered for the Bachelor of Business Administration or theInternational Bachelor of BusinessAdministration and could receive an offerto Schulich should further mid-term orsecond-term grades qualify the highschool applicant (supplementary formmust be satisfactory).

If I am offered admission into a Schulichundergraduate program, when can Iselect my courses?Once students are offered admission, theyare required to contact the SchulichUndergraduate Programs Unit to book anadvising appointment prior to theresponse due date indicated in their offerof admission letter. Enrolmentinformation packages are mailed shortlyafter the offers of admission and studentsmake their course enrolments during theiradvising appointment.

Do I need to complete high schoolbusiness courses?High school business courses are notrequired for admission and students donot need high school accounting tosucceed in our programs. No preferentialtreatment is given during the admissionprocess. Some students prefer to takehigh school business courses to familiarizethemselves with some terminology, whileother students are fine without. Poorgrades in the course are not correlated to the lack of accounting background.

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