MBA Podcasts

Our recruiting and admissions team is here to help and support candidates through the research and admissions process. From providing application tips, to learning more about program curriculum and culture, and getting insights from students and alumni, the resources below are a great way to start learning more about the Ivey MBA.

If you’re interested in hearing from our Club Leads about their experience leading an Ivey MBA Club, head over to our Beyond the Classroom page to listen to the individual interviews.

Student Experience: Ivey MBA International Study Trip

Ivey MBA Class of 2023 students Mannat Kaur, Jennifer Kim and Michael Rychlewski share their experience from the International Study Trips – Portugal, Silicon Valley and Costa Rica. Hear why they found the trip so rewarding and some of their favourite activities while abroad.

Being a Parent at Ivey

In this podcast, our Allyship Director and dad of two, Arsallan Butt, discusses how to balance priorities and make the most of your time as both an MBA student and a parent. Joined by three other incredible moms and dads from the Ivey MBA 2023 cohort, these inspiring parents share tips and tricks on how to juggle family and career while also completing an MBA. If you are a parent thinking about completing your MBA, this is an excellent resource for you as you prepare.

Joining Ivey as an International Student

Tune into this podcast to hear about joining the Ivey MBA cohort as an international student. Hosted by current MBA student Omoefe Eromosele, our panel will discuss the Ivey differentiators that were important to them throughout the admissions process, what it’s like to make the transition to Canada, and the value of the Ivey MBA community upon arrival.

Ivey MBA African Alumni Chat

Tune in to this podcast to hear from Ivey MBA alumni Bie Jaja and Olu Olawale about their experiences moving from Nigeria to Canada to complete their MBA at Ivey. They discuss the highs and lows of the journey, how they made their decision to attend and specific pieces of advice they have for candidates looking to make the same transition. Hear directly from Bie and Olu about the things that made Ivey stand out for them and what their lives in Canada look like after the MBA!

Ivey MBA Mythbusters Series: Career Transitions and Success in a One Year Program

Tune into our recent addition to our MythBusters series, focusing on debunking the myth that a two year program with internship is needed to be successful with a career transition and in general, career success.

Ivey MBA Latin American Alumni Chat

This podcast focuses on our recent Ivey MBA alumni, Cristobal Dupuis, MBA ‘22 and Paloma Stuart, MBA ‘21, who share their experience transitioning from Mexico and Peru prior to joining Ivey. Topics discussed will include; the decision-making process, the supports in place to make the transition, the Ivey MBA experience as a whole and post MBA career transitions. Learn first hand from alumni who have lived our MBA experience.

FT MBA Application Advice

In this session, our Associate Directors of Recruiting & Admissions discuss all aspects of the application for the full-time MBA program at Ivey. Before you click submit, we strongly advise you tune in for final advice on how to put forward a competitive application.

Ivey MBA Central Asian Alumni Chat

Tune in to hear Ivey MBA alumni, Sumbul Ahmed, Nikita Dadlani and Abbhilash Mahesh from India share their own stories and experiences about Ivey. Topics discussed will include; the decision-making process, the supports in place to make the transition, the Ivey MBA experience as a whole and post MBA career transitions. Learn first hand from alumni who have lived the experience.

Ivey MBA South East Asian Alumni Chat

Aimee Froude, Associate Director for the Full time Admissions Recruiting sits down with South East Asian alum, Angela Espinas and Tung Kha to talk about their experiences in the program, and discuss the key differentiators about the program, which made Ivey the right fit for them! Hope you enjoy the conversation!

Program Overview with Alumni

This recorded session captures an overview of the Ivey MBA program with recent alumni chiming in, sharing their experience at Ivey including adapting to case methodology, managing their schedule and recruiting along with other helpful insights from their Ivey MBA experience.

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