The role of the MScA in the MSc in Management program is very strong, as it allows for our current students to be involved within the Ivey Community and have the opportunity to build their own identity with each incoming class. Made up of an executive team consisting of seven current Ivey MSc students; President, VP Finance, VP Internal, VP External, VP International Business, VP Business Analytics and our CEMS Club President. The MScA is governed by a commitment to the follow three responsibilities:
Mission Statement of the MScA
1. Internal: Foster an environment that promotes the development of strong social and professional relationships among students in the program, including each term of CEMS exchange students.
2. External: Work to consistently increase the reputation and awareness of the MSc program. This includes outreach activities on behalf of the class, as well as the fostering of opportunities for direct relationship-building between the class, HBA and MBA programs, alumni, and external institutions.
3. Administrative: Build the infrastructure/processes required to communicate effectively between the class and administration. These processes operate in both directions: from the class to administration and vice-versa. The council will be welcoming to all opinions and ideas.
We thought it was only fair to include the new executive team in our "Get to know the MSc class of 2018" blog series. Read more below, as students answered our "technical questionnaire" and learn about what this years MScA hopes to accomplish in their leadership roles.
Jonathan Kormos, MScA President
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Program Stream |
International Business |
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Undergrad Program & School |
Biological Sciences, Western University |
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If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? |
Labrador Retriever |
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What was the last book you read? |
The Man Who Knew: The Life and Times of Alan Greenspan |
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What is your favourite quote? |
“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality” – Warren G. Bennis |
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What is one thing you hope to accomplish in your role on the MScA |
During my time on the MScA I want to increase professional awareness of the MSc degree within the North American market. This will provide employers with an understanding of the skills and capabilities developed in the MSc program and equip students with a resourceful professional network. |
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What is your goal when you graduate from the MSc program? |
Upon graduation I want to continuously seek new international opportunities that will allow me to leverage the knowledge I take away from my Ivey experiences and give back to community that helped shape me as a leader. |
Pearl Kwan, VP Finance
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Program Stream |
Business Analytics |
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Hometown |
North York, ON, Canada |
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Undergrad Program & School: |
Financial Modelling & Psychology, Western University |
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If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? |
Definitely a pug; we’re energetic, sociable and pretty goofy looking |
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What was the last book you read? |
Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, Chip and Dan Heath |
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What is your favorite quote? |
“If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat. Just get on.” -Sheryl Sandberg |
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What is one thing you hope to accomplish in your role on the MScA? |
Our entire Executive Team would like to facilitate the greatest possible social experience for each and every MSc student here at Ivey; we aim to run engaging and relevant events for our peers throughout the year. |
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What is your goal when you graduate from the MSc program? |
My plans after graduation are to apply my strengths in analytics and my interests in consumer psychology at a major data-driven technology company. |
Glendon Hass, VP Internal
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Program Stream |
Business Analytics |
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Hometown |
Calgary, AB |
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Undergrad Program & School: |
Chemical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan |
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If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? |
I am a brown bear! |
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What was the last book you read? |
The Go-giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann |
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What is your favorite quote? |
“Believe in yourself and all that you are, know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle you may face.” - Christian D. Larson |
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What is one thing you hope to accomplish in your role on the MScA? |
As VP Internal I want to organize opportunities for current MSc students to engage with Ivey Alumni. |
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What is your goal when you graduate from the MSc program? |
I am passionate about helping others. Whether that’s in the medical field, or in a management, leadership role in a different industry, I know I can help others achieve their best. |
Jenessa Olson, VP External
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Program Stream |
International Business |
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Hometown |
London, Ontario |
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Undergrad Program & School: |
Political Science, Western University |
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If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? |
Beagle- because I am extremely task oriented - if there is a goal ahead of me I don’t stop until I have achieved it but I can also be very playful (and I love treats!) |
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What was the last book you read? |
The Alchemist, By Paulo Coelho |
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What is your favorite quote? |
“Beauty is in simplicity.” |
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What is one thing you hope to accomplish in your role on the MScA? |
I hope to work with my classmates to better define our program in order to show firms and potential employers what we are capable of. |
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What is your goal when you graduate from the MSc program? |
I would love to work in Corporate Social Responsibility and ensure that human rights are being upheld in multi-national corporations. I am also very entrepreneurial and would love to have a successful start up. I would like to run a marathon, learn to make traditional Chinese food, travel to Moscow and volunteer with SHINECanada to teach young girls about their worth, strength and purpose. |
Jamie Adams, VP International Business
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Program Stream |
International business |
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Hometown |
London, ON |
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Undergrad Program & School: |
McGill University – Economic Development and Political Science |
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If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? |
Bald Eagle (Always wanted to fly) |
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What was the last book you read? |
Dreams From My Father – Barrack Obama |
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What is your favorite quote? |
"For those to whom much is given, much is required" John F Kennedy. |
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What is one thing you hope to accomplish in your role on the MScA? |
One thing I hope to accomplish in my role is to expose my classmates to the London and Southwestern Ontario business community. |
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What is your goal when you graduate from the MSc program? |
When I graduate the MSc my goal is to get a job that gives me personal fulfillment, and uses the skills I learned at Ivey. |
Teeno Ouyang, VP Business Analytics
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Program Stream |
Business Analytics |
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Hometown |
Guangzhou, China |
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Undergrad Program & School: |
Undergrad in Guangdong University of Technology, Masters in physics at Western University |
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If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? |
Meerkat |
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What was the last book you read? |
Tokugawa Leysau By Yamaoka Soachi |
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What is your favorite quote? |
"Without music, life would be a mistake." – Fredrich Nietzche |
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What is one thing you hope to accomplish in your role on the MScA? |
For all MSc students to have a memorable experience in Ivey. |
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What is your goal when you graduate from the MSc program? |
Make some friends and prepare myself for starting a business. |