Ivey MBA Podcast

We are often asked when it’s best to apply to our MBA Program.  This quick podcast shares our admissions deadlines, overall process including the factors to consider when buying an MBA.

If you have questions on your resume format for your Ivey MBA application than this podcast is for you!

This quick podcast addresses frequently asked questions about the professional reference component of the application.

This quick podcast share advice and tips on how best to prepare for the Kira video questions.

This quick podcast provides a high level overview of the admission interview.

Tune into this quick podcast which outlines who qualifies for the English Test waiver.

Tune into this quick podcast sharing more information on our admissions rounds and offer turnaround timelines.

Current Forté Fellows and Ivey MBA candidates, Alexandra MacKinnon and Olivia Petric, speak with Ivey MSc Alum, Nicole Baronowski, about her experiences as a female entrepreneur, and launching her company Hairstrong during her time at Ivey. She speaks about the opportunities and supports in place through Pierre L. Morrisette Entrepreneurship Centre at Ivey, as well as her own journey of personal a...

We receive many questions about our lovely city of London so we thought it would be perfect to ask our resident expert Jodi Simpson, who runs the housing relocation concierge service CityMatch.  Tune in to hear advice from locals including how to approach the competitive rental market. 

Aimee Froude, Associate Director MBA Admissions and Recruiting, speaks with Career Management Coach, Robyn McDougall, to discuss and share thoughts on Career Management support through the Ivey one-year MBA program. Topics discussed include, pre-Ivey onboarding, to career coaching, recruitment, and post-MBA support. You won’t want to miss out on this informative session.

Tune in to hear current MBA students, Shreya Kapoor, Bethany Lin, Sari Sartawi share their experiences after three months in the MBA program! They share how they adjusted to case learning, getting involved with student clubs and the beginning of recruiting. 

Current Forté Fellows and Ivey MBA candidates, Olivia Petric and Alexandra MacKinnon, speak with Forté Fellow recipient and MBA alum, Shivali Barot, about her own experiences in the program. The discussion is multi faceted and touches on Shivali’s own experiences representing the Forte Fellowship, why she chose Ivey, the case based learning experience, as well as her own experience coming into the...

Tune in to hear the latest application advice and tips for our international applicants on topics from English Proficiency test, when best to apply and the new GMAT waiver opportunity. 

Tune in to hear Mary Townshend, Senior Associate Student Financial Administration share available financial resources as well as best practices and advice for financing your Ivey MBA.

Ivey MBA Class of 2023 students Mateo Balmes, Rachel Huang and Yzah Maclintal , share perspectives on their international experience, which include exchanges in Spain, Singapore and Brazil. Hear from each of them on their own personal experiences and takeaways on taking part in this exciting learning opportunity.

Lindsay Lippmann, Director, MBA Recruitment and Admissions is joined by Mindy Studnicka who is the Director, MBA Program Services at Ivey.  Tune in to hear Mindy share what to expect in the program, how to manage the workload and some sound advice on navigating the one-year and to make the most of it. 

Lindsay Lippmann, Director, MBA Recruitment and Admissions, has an engaging conversation with colleagues in the Ivey MBA Career Management team – Manager MBA Career Advising Robyn MacDougall and Director, Career Management Coaching and Programming Jenn Baytor.  This informative discussion talks about all things Career Management from how to make the most of the recruiting experience, debunking myt...

Tune into this quick yet highly informative podcast episode where Lindsay Lippmann, Director, MBA Recruitment and Admissions speaks with J.D. Clarke, Executive Director, Recruitment and Admissions. J.D. is considered an Admissions Guru so we’re lucky to have him join us to share his advice for buying an MBA and putting forward a competitive application.

If you are an applicant who was unsuccessful with your admission into our program, but are interested in submitting a future application, this is a helpful resource sharing information on potential deny reasons, re-application process, timing and overall advice. 

What does rolling admissions means? When is it best to apply to increase the chances of offer and scholarship? These questions and more are discussed during this podcast episode.  

For our global MBA candidates, we encourage you to tune into this episode to learn how best to prepare for your MBA in Canada, including admission timing, immigration and overall considerations. 

Before you click submit, you’ll want to listen to Part 2 of our Ivey MBA Application Advice podcast.  This episode focuses on academic capability including GMAT/GRE, Professional Designations and your GPA.  We’ll also break down the scholarship section and what happens after you submit your application.  0:00 – Introduction + GPA | 6:05 – GMAT/GRE + Professional Designations | 9:23 – Applying for...

Working on your FT MBA application with us? If so, this is a podcast you don’t want to miss! Part One focuses on advice on how to capture your leadership experience, selection of professional references and answering those video Kira questions!  0:00 – Introduction + Leadership Potential | 5:30 – Resume/CV + Extra Curriculars/Volunteer + International Experience | 10:31 – Professional References |...

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. 

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 co...