Essays for MBA

Information for people who want to study at Schullich

Essay #1
The following question will assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating your application. Please answer the following question and ensure that each essay is no more than 750 words in length. (unless otherwise stated) Your name should appear on each page of the essay.
Assessing your career progress to date, describe your short and long term career goals and how the Schulich School of Business will contribute to these plans and your future success

Essay #2
The following question will assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating your application. Please answer the following question and ensure that each essay is no more than 750 words in length. (unless otherwise stated) Your name should appear on each page of the essay.
The Schulich School of Business is global and widely recognized for its diversity. Each applicant has a set of unique experiences and perspectives which contribute to the program. How will your background enhance and broaden your learning and that of your classmates in Schulich's dynamic environment?

Essay #3
The following question will assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating your application. Please answer the following question and ensure that each essay is no more than 750 words in length. (unless otherwise stated) Your name should appear on each page of the essay.
Describe how your involvement in activities outside of work have contributed to your personal achievements and enhanced your self-development.

Essay #4
The following question will assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating your application. Please answer the following question and ensure that each essay is no more than 750 words in length. (unless otherwise stated) Your name should appear on each page of the essay.
Complete 3 of the 6 following questions or statements. Your response to each question or statement should be no more than 250 words in length.
(a) If you could change one decision you made in your life, what would it be? How would your life be different today?
(b) If you wrote a book, what would the title be? Why?
(c) Comment on 'imagination is more important than knowledge'.
(d) "I wish the Admissions Committee had asked me…."
(e) Comment on the barriers you encountered that impacted your team's ability to realize its full potential.
(f) Comment on why innovation is critical to success.

Essay #5 - For those applying to the International MBA (IMBA) Program only
The following question will assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating your application. Please answer the following question and ensure that each essay is no more than 750 words in length. (unless otherwise stated) Your name should appear on each page of the essay.
A letter stating your reasons for applying to the International MBA (IMBA) Program and a declaration of the desired region of interest, country of interest and language specialization is required. In addition, the International MBA Admissions Committee will also consider the applicant's foreign language proficiency and previous international experience or background.

Additional Information
Is there any other information or areas of concern in your academic or personal history that you believe would be helpful to the Admissions Committee in considering your application?

Résumé
A detailed résumé of work experience is an important part of our application. Highlight your work experience starting with the most recent. Clearly identify the name of firms, the locations, positions held, responsibilities, dates of employment and indicate if your employment was full or part time. Outline your participation in any extracurricular activities, community work or other organizations. Identify the dates of your involvement in such activities.