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MBA Direct Podcast · MBA Direct Series

Ivey MBA program options for HBA graduates: MBA Direct or Accelerated MBA

Apr 22, 2024

Join MBA Recruiting Associate, Rachael Terejko, and Associate Director, Accelerated MBA Recruitment and Admissions, Nick Shalagan, as they share an overview of two MBA program options that Ivey HBA alumni consider when looking to pursue a full-time MBA program back at Ivey. Learn about the differences and similarities between the two programs admissions requirements, program timelines, curriculum offerings, scholarship opportunities, internationals experiences and what important conversations you should be having with your employer.

Details

 0:00 – 1:22
Introductions/Podcast Overview
 
1:22 – 2:45
Accelerated MBA general program overview.
 
2:45 – 3:50
Work experience requirements for both programs and MBA career goals to consider.
 
3:50 – 5:37
Program length and structure differences for while-you-work Accelerated MBA program and MBA Direct experience on campus in London.
 
5:37 – 6:57
MBA Direct program overview including Career Management and recruiting activities available and club/social opportunities on campus.
 
6:57 – 9:10
Accelerated MBA and MBA Direct classmate backgrounds and in-classroom experience differences.
 
9:10 – 10:05
GMAT requirements and waivers for application and admission for both programs.
 
10:05 – 11:18
MBA Direct program and curriculum timeline compared to the Accelerated MBA program.
 
11:18 – 12:07
Recruiting timelines and activities for MBA Direct program verses Accelerated MBA curriculum delivery schedule.
 
AMBA curriculum and time management.
 
13:56 – 15:45
MBA Direct Leave of Absence (LOA) program option verses continuing to work for your employer during the Accelerated MBA.
 
15:45 – 17:34
Conversations to have with your employer on pursing an MBA.
 
17:34 – 19:00
Scholarships and bursary’s for both programs explained.
 
19:00 – 20:21
International experience options for both programs differ.
 
20:21 – 20:57
Wrap up