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7 Wherefore art thou, Post-Grad? Before you spend copious amounts of time and money, it’s best to make sure grad school is what you want.

10 ColleGe vs. university? By strategically planning, you’ll avoid major reversals down the road.

12 GettinG in Competition for grad schools can be fierce. Here’s what you need to get in the door.

20 aCCePted by More than one sChool?Well, aren’t you the popular one. It’s not about the prettiest school, but the whole package.

22 Grad sChool abroad We bust some grad school abroad myths (it’s not as impossible as you think).

25 oh the PlaCes you’ll Go! From courses on horses to becoming a brewmaster, Canada’s schools offer something for everyone.

30 laW sChool lane It doesn’t matter whether you have a fine arts, music or engineering degree,

law school could be for you. But read this first.

34 fast traCk Worried about spending your 20’s locked up studying? Here’s how you can save time.

36 Graduate debt-free Well, almost. While you’ve already determined that your post-grad will pay off in the end,

it doesn’t hurt to start managing your money now.

38 sChool direCtory A list of schools and their new programs, conveniently alphabetized with start dates. Enjoy!

Survivor StudentGrad school can be a rough ride, so before you

pack your bags, know where you’re going.

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William Hanna, dean of media studies and information technology at Humber College in Toronto, ON, explains that post-grad pro-grams at colleges are all about hands-on work. “Photography students show their pictures, film students go out to film and editing. We’re getting students to go from a pampered environment to an environment where you’re producing.”

Post-graduate programs are also good places to make connections. There are many

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It could even lead to a job offer. Hanna says that more than 90 percent of the students at Humber get job offers after their internships. “University gives you a general idea about a field and when you have that, plus the skill set that you get at the post-grad level, it gives you the opportunity to come in the door functioning,” Hanna says. And if an internship doesn’t get you a job right away, at least you still have a good reference or a gatekeeper who can connect you to another opportunity.

There’s no mistaking that graduate school really does require a lot of commitment. There’s a lot of extra work and a lot less time socializing but it does pay off when it comes time to enter the working world.

“By doing a grad degree, whatever you do, you are likely to be more advanced since you can always apply your education,” encourages professor Susan Pfeiffer, PhD, dean of graduate studies at the University of Toronto.

Higher level positions in fields like engineering and business management usually require post-graduate education. Not only are you going to have access to higher positions, there’s also the possibility of moving upwards in the company. And the higher the position, the better the salary.

Still, Pfeiffer encourages students to pursue something they’re passionate about. “A person might undertake this program as a means to a higher salary, but if you don’t like what you do, don’t do it,” professor Pfeiffer says. “It’s so important that you do what you love. If you do that then going to grad school is definitely worth it.”

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Why you continue your education is just as important as Where you choose to do it

Undergrad is almost over, and if you’re reading this guide you’re probably wondering whether you should continue your education, how – or maybe that you should just get a job. Whether it’s grad school at a university, or a post-grad program at a college, keep your desired result in mind when you make your choice.

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Where do you want to go to school?The first thing you need to figure out is where you want to live while you study. Factor in family obligations, cost, and the sacrifices you’re willing to make to pursue your area of interest. Narrowing down the geographical areas you’re willing and able to live in will reduce the number of pro-grams you’ll have to choose from.

What interests you the most?Unlike undergrads, post-graduate students aim to specialize. Business undergrads may want to focus on marketing in grad school, for example; political science majors might want to study the Middle East in depth. Determine your area of specific interest, then compile a list of programs within your chosen geographical areas that fit the bill. By looking at program specifics, as well as the experts available on faculty, your choice should be narrowed down even more.

What degree do you want to earn?When it comes to post-graduate degrees, there are a lot of options. Universities usu-ally offer both master’s and doctorates. A master’s degree is often more practical in nature, often research-based. A doc-torate is more intellectual in nature, and allows students to delve into the theory and philosophy behind their field of study. These two types of degrees also provide

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YOU’Ve deCIded TO COnTInUe YOUR edUCaTIOn afTeR YOU gRadUaTe, BUT YOU’Re nOT SURe WHeRe. No wonder – the number of programs out there is enough to make anyone lose focus. If your chosen field requires you to obtain a graduate degree in order to continue, your decision is fairly straightforward and comes down to comparing university programs. But if you don’t necessarily need to have a post-graduate education to get work in your field, you should be asking yourself some tough questions before starting your application process.

different career opportunities, depending on the field of study and your desired end-result career. When it comes to deciding which degree to earn, knowing what you want to do with it makes all the difference. Researching your options takes time, but it’s better to do it now than find out later you’ve made decisions that don’t take your fundamental needs and goals into account. By strategically planning your education, you’ll avoid major reversals down the road.

College or university learning?University can help you get master’s and doctorates essential for fields like law, engineering, medicine, science, and even business management. Programs gener-ally range in length from three to five years, but medical studies can last a decade. Universities provide theory-based learning, so students should be prepared to write research papers, exams, and possibly complete a thesis.

Colleges offer one and two year programs and tend to be more hands-on in learning style. Many college programs will expose you to a work environment immediately via an internship or co-op placement, or by reproducing the work environment in the classroom. Courses range in length from two months to two years, resulting in certificates or diplomas. At some industry-specific schools, however, you may be able to earn a master’s degree.

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The competition for grad schools can be fierce, so it’s best to apply as soon as pos-sible. But how else can you help your ap-plication stand out to the schools you want? Be sure to cover your basics first, and then work on the frills.

mAkE THE GRADESMost schools won’t even consider appli-cants who have any average below a B+. Why? Because most schools have limited spaces in their programs, as class sizes are considerably smaller. Yet grad programs re-ceive thousands of applications every year. Take Osgoode Hall Law School at York Uni-versity in Toronto for example. This presti-gious law school receives about 2500 appli-cations a year, but only accepts about 290 students. Bottom line: grades count. A lot.

pASS EXAmSCertain types of schools require that you pass an exam prior to admission. Exams include the LSAT for law school, the MCAT for medical school, the GMAT for business school, and the GRE if you’re applying to a grad school in the United States. These specialized tests measure your verbal, prob-lem-solving, and writing skills. They tend to include essay-type and multiple choice questions. Entrance exams may require several months of study. Check out exam websites to find out where you can register to take them, when to attend practice tests, and for online tips and tutorials.

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Reference letters can make or break your chances of acceptance to grad school. Most grad schools require anywhere from two to four reference letters. Reference let-ters from professors or school advisors are preferred, because academics are best suited to assessing your skills and potential in an academic context. The letters should describe your academic accomplishments and why you are destined to succeed in grad school and in your chosen field.

pERFECT yOuR pERSONAL STATEmENTApplicants may also be required to write a personal statement or essay explaining why they should be accepted. One way to stand out is to write about your life experience by telling a story (but a true one, please). Your ‘story’ could include an ac-count of your travels, proj-ects, and work-related ex-periences, as well as any volunteer work you’ve done. Extra-curricular activities demonstrate your ability to manage your time and be a team player. Highlight how your experiences relate to your chosen field of study. Talk about why you’re in-terested in the field, what sparked your interest, and

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mEET DEADLINESPreparing all the documents necessary for grad school applications takes time. Being late for submission deadlines is not an op-tion, so give yourself plenty of time to pre-pare, and treat the process like a full-time job.

Different grad schools have different dead-lines, but if you’re graduating in the spring and hope to be accepted in time for the next school year you should have your application(s) ready by mid-fall of your last undergrad year. Double and triple check all your documents for accuracy.

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Surviving grad schoolyou came to a crossroads, but there was no Good Witch of the north to point you in the right direction and you couldn’t see yellow bricks leading anywhere. still, you held your head high and made your choice: follow the post-graduate education road. now while most of your undergrad classmates are off working jobs, earning money, and starting families, you’re up until the wee hours of the morning clutching an espresso and a research paper.

That’s okay. Everyone’s choices are differ-ent and you’ve ultimately decided to take the path and program that’s best for you. And now that you’ve made your choice, you’ll be spending the next few years here, so you’ll need to learn to cope with a noto-riously intense rite of passage.

know what to expectBefore you go off to battle you have to know what you’re dealing with. Make sure you review your program requirements and curriculum. Is your program research, project, or course-based? All three have at least one thing in common – they require your time, dedication, and patience.

William Tays, a PhD student at Brock University, suspected his graduate educa-tion experience was going to be different from undergrad, but that’s what he wanted. “I knew grad studies would be challenging, especially since my field of specialty was inter-disciplinary. I assumed that I would have more autonomy in my own work, which is a very welcome change to merely taking class-es as an undergraduate,” Tays says. “Overall, I was hoping that it would be a very different experience from my undergrad career, and that turned out to be exactly the case.”

the better their outcomes are—the better the connections and the more experience they’ll have. If you know and impress a lot of people, that’ll just widen the opportunities for you to meet people who could help connect you to other people or a job later on.”

Tays got involved by becoming a teaching assistant, joining the school senate and helping out on several conferences and committees. “My regular grad work takes up a great deal of my time, but I’ve benefit-ed from working outside my microcosm,” Tays says. “I have a unique relationship with many academic and administrative personnel around the university and I feel like I’m part of a real community rather than just a student in a program.”

keep your eye on the prizegrad school may require extra effort up front, but rest assured your effort will pay off in the end. “Survey research shows that the higher the degree level you have, the higher your earnings are,” Phelps says. “This higher degree will even give you better job opportunities and this credential really puts you at an advantage over other people who don’t have it.”

earnings aside, grad school also prepares you for the working world by teaching you discipline, says demetres Tryphonopoulos, acting associate dean for the school of graduate studies at the University of new Brunswick. “graduate students are not only better prepared for the market place but they also possess the kind of independence and discipline that employers value.”

The contacts you make can also help you land a job. “There is no doubt that gradu-ate studies offer many benefits in the area of social contacts that will pay off in the future,” Rose says. “Professors them-selves are well-connected and can pro-vide introductions or letters of reference (in fact it is part of their jobs to do so) for students who do well in their courses.”

You won’t necessarily live under a rock (at least not all the time), but more focus on school work equals less friends and family time, says Marilyn Rose, dean of graduate studies at Brock. “gradu-ate programs expect their students to work hard and spend a great deal of time mastering the discipline they have chosen to study,” Rose says. “Students have to be prepared to have little time left over for idleness or play.”

expect to deliver better quality. Since graduate education programs are more specialized and you’ll be focused on a particular area, supervisors are going to ask that you deliver in-depth reports, says Jenny Phelps, assistant dean and director of graduate enrollment services at the University of British Columbia. “The expectations are higher here. Students are expected to be more con-nected with the faculty since there are less lectures here and course sizes are smaller,” Phelps says. “The nature of the work at the graduate level is more focused, it’s somewhat more indepen-dent, and there’s more responsibility for [students] to choose their career paths. They become managers of their own learning experiences.”

Get involved graduate studies can mean more alone time for you and your work, so get ready to sharpen your time management skills, be-cause you shouldn’t be alone all the time.

“We know that students can learn how to manage their time and thereby make sufficient time for socializing, exercising, and otherwise taking care of them-selves. and we encourage this, we even offer workshops on time management and related skills,” Rose says.

Socializing (or networking) can play an important role in your career, adds Phelps. “Research shows that the more engaged students are in their programs,


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Grad students also learn professionalism, adds Tays. “I think that grad school offers a considerable opportunity for personal and professional development. I’ve learned dedication, engagement, ambition, creativity, critical thinking, ingenuity and professional citizenship,” he says. “I believe post-graduate programs are an incubator for generating the people that will make the next breakthroughs in industry, science, health, social justice and the arts.”

So Yellow Brick Road or no, there’s no tiny wizard making false promises at the end of your grad school journey. Instead, you’ll develop the genuine professionalism, contacts and knowledge to help you achieve your career goals.


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Having nearly completed her bachelor’s degree in women’s studies and psychology from The University of Western Ontario, Marissa Dan-iels was determined to stay in academia after her spring convocation. She planned on pursuing a master’s program, but was faced with too many options. “I’d been accepted by several schools in Canada, as well as in England, and I didn’t know which one to choose.”

When it comes to decision time, sorting through your options can get pretty stressful. A good ‘ol game of eeny, meeny, miny, moe could work, but you wouldn’t be doing yourself any justice.

FOR STARTERS…

One aspect that should play a role in your decision is education diversity, explains Linda Cicuta, a career advisor at McGill Univer-sity. “It’s recommended to change schools so you can diversify your learning experience. Our professors tell undergrads to go to another school to get their next degree(s) because each student has differ-ent goals and there are programs that could match them better at other institutions,” says Cicuta.

Leaving familiar soils is exactly what Daniels decided to do. She opted for a Master’s of Women’s Studies at York University, embrac-ing the new surroundings and change of pace.

“I am really happy to be in the new environment. I think for people in women’s studies, or the arts in general, it’s really important to gain a new perspective, and going to York has done that.”

PROGRAM AND PROFESSOR COMPATIBILITY

Since master’s programs are more tapered in focus, you should de-termine whether a program’s particular direction is compatible with your area of interest. Karen Carrel Rice, team facilitator and career counsellor at the University of Toronto, says it’s important to analyze

before you come to a conclusion.

“I tell students to create some sort of criteria as to what they are looking for from their graduate program,” she says.

“They need to decide if the particular program is speak-ing to what their looking for and make sure they’re find-ing the best fit.”

In addition to researching program curriculum, you have to research its professors. In most cases, mas-ter’s students will be working one-on-one with their thesis/research advisor, and so identifying a profes-sor whose area of expertise compliments yours is pivotal. This doesn’t just mean attending the inter-view; you need to do a little more investigating.

“You can’t know if you’re truly compatible with an advi-sor until you actually start working with him/

her so speak to grad students who have already,” Rice advises “to get a better sense of his/her style.” This, she stress-es, could not be more crucial, since a poor student-advisor relationship could stand to hinder your research, and your experience as a graduate student.

CAMP GROUNDS

Campus environment should also be carefully considered dur-ing the decision making process. If you’re tempted to stay up

late partying instead of doing work, then you should probably veer away from those schools known for their reckless social scenes.

Class size is also key, since some people respond better to intimate settings and smaller numbers, while others will prefer the bigger lec-ture halls. “I am really happy with the smaller class sizes,” says Dan-iels. “They are discussion based, rather than lecture based, which gave me a better opportunity to learn from my peers, and to really be noticed by my professors.”

WHEN IN DOUBT…

If the decision isn’t clear enough, don’t hesitate to seek the help of campus career advisors. “If for no other reason,” Rice says,“students can see an advisor because they are an objective perspective, which is great when students are really feeling the opinions and pressures of their family, and people with vested interests.”

Since going to York, Daniels has been able to further refine her focus, and develop relationships with various faculty members. “Ultimately it was the right decision. I really enjoy the people, and my professors, and that is key for me in completing this degree.”

by Amanda Chajes

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thinking about getting your ma, phd, or other graduate degree while living abroad? always wanted to spend a semester overseas but never got around to it? think that graduate degrees are only for people smarter or richer than you? a little investigation may change your mind. We bust the top five myths about educating yourself in a foreign country.

MYTH ONE: “I HAVE TO LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN ORDER TO STUDY ABROAD.”Nothing could be further from the truth! English is the world’s lan-guage for the 21st century, not to mention the first language of our neighbors to the south. In fact, foreign schools now offer graduate degrees designed so their local students can compete in a global economy. Many European business schools, for example, have entire programs taught in English. Expand your search beyond the obvious destinations like England or Australia. Many countries speak English as a strong and popular second language, includ-ing India, Singapore, Sweden, Laos, and Ghana. And don’t forget about the rest of Europe. France, for one, has several international schools that teach entirely in English.

MYTH TWO: “I CAN’T AFFORD TO STUDY ABROAD.”Many graduate programs abroad are actually inexpensive, by North American standards at least. Education is sometimes even free to foreigners. As a result, many public and private schools have tuition structures that are equivalent to half the price North American students are used to paying for the same education, often with no residency requirement. In addition, many foreign schools, including American institutions, are approved for Canadian financial aid.

MYTH THREE: “I’M NOT SMART ENOUGH TO COMPETE.”North America has some of the best higher education in the world. If you have a bachelor’s degree from a Canadian school, you’re most likely at just the same level as the students in your host

country. Interestingly enough, many foreign students believe that they actually have an inferior education to that of Canadian grads. Check out each individual school’s website for entrance require-ments, accreditation, and more details.

MYTH FOUR: “IT WILL TAKE TOO LONG IF I SPEND TIME ABROAD.”In reality, many graduate programs abroad are shorter and more concentrated than the ones here at home. One reason is that their undergraduate programs are often longer. Master’s-level programs are frequently condensed to one year. For example, in France the first degree may take five years but will be followed by a one year graduate degree. So you can join a degree program for the last year and receive your master’s degree in just a year. In the UK, many research PhD programs do not require an MA and can be completed in three years.

MYTH FIVE: “MY FOREIGN DEGREE WON’T BE RECOGNIzED AT HOME.”You will need to investigate the school’s accreditation to put this fear to rest. Many countries have multiple accrediting levels. In most cases the highest foreign level will be recognized by North American standards. In Europe, the common accreditation bodies include the EQUIS and AACSB. Review the international rankings as published by the London Financial Times for more information about global accreditations.

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You finish high school, you go to university or college for a while, you try to find a job in your field. New grads these days have been there, done that, and want more — so Canadian colleges are offering it. There’s an amazing array of courses and post-grad programs available across the country, and we’ve picked a few favorites for your perusal. Go out and explore, and don’t forget to send us a postcard when you get there!

WORDS AND LETTERSCreative class clowns might be interested in the comedy writing and performance diploma program at Humber College in To-ronto, ON, where your coursework includes weekly student shows and instruction from established comics. Font geeks will be look-ing closely at the Advanced Typography continuing education program at Langara College in Vancouver, BC – the only one of its kind in North America. Or, bring your love of language into step with your team spirit at Loyalist College in Belleville, ON or Centen-nial College in Toronto, ON, where they offer a graduate certificate in sports journalism.

WINE, bEER, AND SONGNiagara College, located in Ontario’s very own wine country, offers two programs to tempt the tipsiest of us. Wine lovers can enroll in the winery and viticulture technician program and earn either a diploma or certificate with courses like ‘Sensory Evaluation of Wines’ and ‘History of Wine’, along with lots of biol-ogy, chemistry, and horticultural education. The program is conducted at the school’s own teaching winery. Beer barons find their own place at Niagara College in the two-year brewmaster and brewery operations manag-

er diploma program, which is backed by the Ontario Craft Brewers Industry and taught at Canada’s only teaching brewery. The pro-gram covers everything from beer making to marketing to brew pub operations.

With the drinks taken care of, we’ll need some live music. Keyano College in Fort McMurray, AB offers a truly unique diploma program in musical instrument repair — the only one of its kind in all of North America. Which is good, because between the wine and the beer, some guitars are bound to get smashed.

pLANES, TRAINS, AND…Ever wanted to yell out “All aboard!” and really mean it? Railway conductor certifi-cate programs are available at both SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary, AB and Red River College in Winnepeg, MA, and run only 15 weeks. Not bad, considering the amazing hat you’ll get to wear. Councilman Doug would be proud.

If the sky is your limit, look east to Moncton Flight College in Moncton, NB. While tons of colleges coast to coast offer courses in air-craft maintenance and repair, this school is completely dedicated to getting you in the air.

Your days of living vicariously through Pe-ter Fonda and Dennis Hopper could finally come to an end at Grande Prairie Regional College in Fairview, AB. Their Harley-Da-vidson technician certificate program is the only authorized training centre in Canada for the iconic choppers.

uNDER THE SEA!Swim with the fishes as an aquaculture tech-nician at New Brunswick Community Col-lege’s one-year certificate program in St. An-

drews. Not as Piscean but no less wet and wild, the underwater skills certificate at Sen-eca College in Toronto, ON and Holland Col-lege’s commercial diving program in Sum-merside, PEI both equip you for construction and salvage operations, offshore drilling, search and rescue operations, and more.

GREEN IS THE WORDThe urban arboriculture certificate from Humber College in Toronto, ON prepares you for a life in the treetops, with emphasis placed on climbing, aerial rescue, rigging, and other squirrely arts. And if you’re not so good with heights, the urban forestry cer-tificate program at Fleming College in Lind-say, ON focuses on all the “non-climbing” aspects of tree-hugging.

The sustainable energy sector is poised to explode (in a totally carbon-neutral manner of course) so get gone with the wind sooner rather than later. Wind turbine technician programs are newly available at Lethbridge College in Lethbridge, AB, St. Lawrence College in Kingston, ON, and Holland Col-lege in Summerside, PEI.

COuRSES ON HORSESIf you’d like your home to be on the range, consider cowboy training at Lakeland Col-lege in Vermilion, AB. At their Western ranch and cow horse program you’ll spend part of every day working on your horsemanship skills; once you earn your certificate, strut your stuff at the school’s annual working cowboy competition. More horseplay is afoot (ahoof?) at Olds College in Olds, AB, where you can train to become a racetrack groom or exercise rider, a jockey, or a ferrier — that’s the guy who shoes horses, FYI. Im

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Its intensive and highly integrated format will develop your manage-ment ability in an applied and useful way. More than that, you will learnthepeopleskillsofmanagement:howtomanageyourself;howtocommunicate effectively; how to lead.

AdecidedlyuniqueaspectofthisinnovativeMBAprogramisthefocusedlearningandintegrationofbusinessconcepts.Eachcourseisofferedcon-secutively in a modular format. Courses are scheduled for one, two, or three weeks, creating an intensive learning environment that immerses students inthesubjectarea,whileallowingflexibilityinschedulingyourMBAedu-cation. As well, our students learn how business concepts are integrated to make business decisions through a combination of applied courses, exercis-es, case studies and projects, incorporating each functional business area.

Key Features Professional Development Program. This program introduces students to various aspects of business processes and professional skill areas. It will also link students with the business community through utilizing guest speakers currently practicing and faculty members researching within the respective areas.

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Integrative Modules. Scheduled at various points throughout the pro-gram, these modules provide opportunities to integrate and apply the knowledge gained in functional areas. The course will be a blend of short lectures, in-class case analysis and discussion as well as both group and individual case analysis.

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Management Consulting Project. Partnering with industry, this project will lead students through the management consulting process, includ-ing developing the proposal, carrying out the work plan, analyzing the results, drawing conclusions, formulating recommendations, draft-ing the final consulting report, and liaising with the business client throughout each stage ensures students gain experience in project man-agement and developing and cultivating a business relationship.

Career Services AcriticalcomponentofanMBAprogramistheattentiontocareeropportunities.TheEdwardsMBAisproudofourGoodspeedCareerServices,whichworkswithourMBAstudents,graduates,andalumniin their career development and management processes. We provide advice, resources, information, counselling, recruiting services and ac-cess to employment opportunities - all designed to empower students to manage their career and to assist employers through the process of hiringandemployingEdwardsMBAgraduatesandalumni.

Deadlines for Application: Candidates commence studies at the end of August each year. Applica-tions for August 2011 program are now being accepted. Space permit-ting,applicationswillbeaccepteduntilMay31,2011.

International Applicants: The deadline to submit completed applica-tionsfortheAugust2011programisMarch31,2011.Internationalap-plicants must apply by this date to accommodate the visa process. If you already have your visa documents in order, International Applicants willstillbeaccepteduntilMay31,2011.

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After earning his MBA designation in 1995, Mearns is now the Vice-President of Human Resources at FCL. “I have the responsibility for providing leadership in the development and implementation of HR programs that will con-tribute to the overall success of both FCL and the 250+ retail co-operatives that are part of the Co-operative Retailing System in Western Canada.”

Mearns says one benefit of achieving an Ed-wards MBA is that it prepares you for the busi-ness world. “The broad nature of the program

is great for providing students with a good grasp of the various aspects of business operations. For those with aspirations of employment in the business field, it is invaluable. The Edwards MBA has helped me achieve my career goals and provided me with an opportunity to meet people with whom I have maintained friendships and who have also assisted me in solving business problems over the years.”

The Edwards MBA has provided Mearns with the useful background to as-sist in the knowledge needed for business decisions. “It has also opened up various career opportunities that would likely not have been available to me if I did not have an MBA. I believe my MBA has assisted me in moving from functional roles in the HR field to positions in senior management”

When asked what the future holds for him, Mearns says, “Due to the com-plexity and diversity of my organization, there will be more than enough challenges to keep me busy and interested for the foreseeable future.”

Mearns recommends the Edwards MBA program to prospective students, saying, “It was a great learning experience - not just what I learned in the classroom, but what I learned about myself. It is a difficult program but by completing it, you realize that, through hard work and perseverance, you can accomplish almost anything.”


Sponsored by Concordia University, the John Molson School of Business

Located in Montreal’s downtown core, and neighbored by dozens ofotherhighrisestructures,standstheMolsonBuilding—15storiestallandhome toConcordiaUniversity’saffiliate school, the JohnMolsonSchoolofBusiness(JMSB).Pridingitselfonworldclassbusinessaca-demia,JMSBisdedicatedtoempoweringstudentsandsculptingthemintostrong,decisive,andglobally-mindedbusinessleaders.JMSB’sfac-ultyhailsfrom31differentcountries,andits300-plusmemberseachpossess unique academic genealogies. By combining their disciplinesthey have created a multi-faceted and well-rounded learning experience.

AlongwithJMSB’sexpansivebusinesscurriculum,ithostsaspectrumof degree programs, from undergraduate to graduate accreditation. In-cluded in the roster is a specialized Masters degree dedicated to the science of Administration (MSc). Like a Masters degree in BusinessAdministration (MBA), the program is valuable to students commit-ted to a career in business; by comparison however, the curriculum is muchmore tailored, explainsDr.HarjeetBhabra,AssociateDeanofResearchandDirectoroftheMScandPhDprogramsatJMSB.

“Students must pursue one of three specialty areas: Finance, Manage-ment, or Marketing,” a feature intentionally incorporated to refine ave-nuesofstudy,saysBhabra.Withamarketingfocus,forexample,studentsmight choose to analyze consumer behaviors and environmental stimuli, while those in management or finance may critically examine leadership orbecomeexpertsinMergers&Acquisitions.“TheMScprogramaimsto provide [students] with the skills to work in a very specific area of busi-ness,unliketheMBAwhichimpartsexpertiseforgeneralmanagement.”

In contrast to other masters programs, which are often limited to one year of study, the MSc is two years long. The longer duration enables studentstolendgreaterfocustotheirresearchandthesis.“Bywritingathesis, I’m becoming an expert in my field,” says Jameson Jones-Doyle, second year MSc student, and president of the Commerce Graduate Student Association at Concordia University. The thesis component,he explains, is where students can explore the science and philosophy behind their discipline(s). This novel perspective “is what will make us extremely qualified consultants in our area of study.”

The program also features an exclusive conference — the Annual GraduateResearchExposition,acolloquyheldexclusivelyforJMSB’s

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Masters of Science in Administration (MSc) and Doctoral (PhD) stu-dents. The exposition gives graduates the unique opportunity to show-case their academic research and demonstrate their thesis findings. The conferenceisfrequentedbyJMSBstudentsandfaculty,aswellasthosebelonging to the surrounding Montreal universities. It’s an opportune time for students to network, and establish new and meaningful con-nections for that will last throughout their careers.

For students who are unable to study full time, the curriculum can be distributed over four years. Courses are offered midday and in the eve-ning to accommodate part time applicants. There is also plenty of fund-ing made available to distinguishable students. Says Bhabra, “Manyscholarships and grants are accessible to our students,” and impressive applicants “can be awarded up to two thousand dollars from the faculty toward their research and analysis.”

In addition to its elite faculty and course content, the business school has made international headlines for its revolutionary faculty building. TheMBBuilding,whichopeneditsdoorsin2009,isanengineeringfeatboasting state of the art design and technology. The structure uses low flow, recycled plumbing water (often referred to as “grey water”), biode-gradable supplies, and a motion sensitive lighting system, in an effort to reduce energy expenditures and maximize efficiency. Its crowning feature isa300squaremetersolarpanelwhichgeneratesupto100KWofenergy,and is used to source the building’s thermal and electrical systems.

The distinct facility is also a popular meeting place for students, explains JMSB’s communications officerMai-GeeHum. “It enables students tofeel at home which makes a huge difference in their learning experience.”

“StudyingattheJohnMolsonSchoolofBusiness,especiallyinitsnewbuilding, has been an exceptionally positive experience” says Jones-Doyle. “I’m confident that my degree will set me apart from other ap-plicants.”Andwhile JSMBstudents are adequatelyprepared for anyfuture business endeavors, they have not severed any alternative routes. “The other door which has been left wide open,” explains Jones-Doyle, “is the option to pursue a PhD.”

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Preparation

The most important question on many stu-dent’s minds: What does it actually take to get into law school? “Don’t be intimidated about not having a traditional law back-

ground,” affirms Kaila Mikkelsen, assistant dean to stu-dents at the University of British Columbia Law School student services. “Most of our students come from a very diverse background, including music, fine arts and engineering. There is not a single category of (particu-lar) student situated for law school, but there are many similar characteristics students that enter have,” she says. “Students attracted to law school want to see both sides of an argument and are fascinated on why laws are governed.”

Don’t be intimidated by the prospect of going, instead focus on why you want to go, seriously study the ap-plications process for each school you are considering says Hoang. “School’s vary their weightings on every-thing from the personal essay to grade point average and the LSAT,” she says of the standardized test law schools require candidates to take to complete the ap-plication process. “You need to show you’re interested and need to be honest about why you’re applying.”

“It isn’t just about the num-bers,” says David Townsend, interim Dean of Law at the University of New Bruns-wick about the ratio of appli-cants to admitted students. “Many law schools require a personal statement and they have a discretionary category. There is a quite a bit of discretion in the ad-missions committee as to whether they make an offer [of acceptance].”

“Do your homework and accept this as a serious challenge,” says Townsend about the application pro-cess. “We still see lots of students whose applica-tion arrives on the last day of deadline and the appli-

cation appears hurried. To have a competitive pack-age of material, start early, investigate the law school programs and especially the admissions policies,” he says which differ markedly across Canada. The

value of extracurricular activities, grades, and even “false starts” because of poor grades during your un-dergraduate career, can impact your acceptance as well, explains Townsend. The challenge of getting in, he says, is often reliant on the application package and the presentation of a candidate’s material. “Ap-proach somebody early and think if they are a good candidate that will write a worthy reference…there are very small differences between the numbers in files of those admitted or on the waiting list.”

reality versus fiction

“I didn’t know what to expect going in,” says Vivien Hoang, a law student at York University’s Os-goode Hall Law School. She says the reality of law school is far different from what you picture

in the movies. “You see horror stories of sabotage and overzealous competitive students, but it’s not like that at all,” she says. “In fact it’s the opposite. There is a very strong sense of mentorship.” There is always someone available for guidance, explains Hoang who notes first-year students at Osgoode are placed with a mentor and also sorted into groups of classmates which they continue to work and study with throughout the year. However, “there is a lot of reading…it can be a lot to take in,” she says about the rigorous homework which includes reading the equivalent of a John Grisham novel nightly and mandatory extracurricular activities. “There is a big emphasis on participating in social events. You want to maintain a good balance between your personal life and the classroom,” she says of the varied public interest courses and volunteering hours Osgoode requires students take to graduate.

“The workload is heavier than an undergraduate de-gree, but not unmanageable,” says Mikkelsen. “Stu-dents become immersed in the experience and are in class almost daily, but there are many opportunities to participate in social activities.” However, there are times of stress. “It can be very difficult and stress-ful and you need something to sustain you,” notes Townsend. “I remember what I didn’t know and what I needed to know as a student,” says Townsend. “I had to adjust to the amount of work and the difficulty…[now] as a teacher I try to get my students to think and bring some levity into my teaching.”

From the admissions process to your first year, law school can be an exciting challenge. Deciding to at-tend is not an easy decision to make, but the chance to succeed is there says Mikkelsen. “No matter what your background you have the opportunity for success in law school.”

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There are two ways to enter joint programs, explains Thomas. “Some students start out in university and transfer over to college for a diploma. Others start out in a college diplo-ma program and transfer over to university.”

Students transferring from college into univer-sity should keep in mind, however, that they will have to meet minimum grade require-ments. Most universities require at least a B average from students coming out of college.

Rest assured your hard work will pay off, says Thomas. That’s because getting both a diploma and a university degree will give you the best of both worlds: a sound education in both practice (college) and theory (univer-sity). You won’t just have in-depth knowledge about your area of interest – you’ll also learn the skills you need to rise in your field fast.

Online educationThe upside of distance, or online, educa-tion is that you don’t have to roll out of bed at the crack of dawn to attend class, and you don’t have to worry about the com-mute. Instead, you can sit yourself down in your PJs at your computer in the dead of night, if you so choose. Just make sure you have the willpower and the self-discipline required to make this kind of learning work for you. After all, the online programs of-fered by many institutions still require that you meet deadlines in order to accumulate the credits your need to graduate. And even though tests are online, you still have to pass them. Assignments are sent to you by professors and certain schools even have live chats, where everyone can log on and discuss a potential project.

Online learning is a great way for students with other responsibilities to stay competi-tive, says Anne-Marie Vaughan, director of distance education and learning technolo-gies (DELT) at Memorial University in St. John’s. “As careers change, labour markets grow and evolve, and individuals seek advancement, there is a growing need for people to be provided opportunities to learn while they earn and live,” says Vaughan. “The end result is providing a supportive environment for our learners so that they can balance their busy schedules with the opportunity to learn and grow academically.”

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Work while you specializeSome school programs give you credit for your work experience, which means you may be able to work and earn credits at the same time. For example, a person with work experience in business manage-ment can quite literally cash in on his or her experience by pursuing an MBA in an ac-celerated program. The pay off can range from a promotion to a major raise.

“Most business schools prefer that you’ve been working in the field for at least two

years, since it really gives students a perspective of the business and what it takes to manage a successful one before pursuing an MBA,” says Michael Darling, program director for the accelerated MBA program at Queen’s University.

As for employers: “They’re just happy the student is pursuing a higher education that can ultimately help their company as well. It’s really a win-win situation,” says Darling. “After the program, our students are pro-moted sooner and they move into higher-than-expected positions.” Which means that after all that school, your career will be on the fast-track too.

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Post-graduate education can be pricey but you’ve already determined it will pay off down the road. Now it’s up to you to minimize the debt you accrue while you’re studying. Here’s how:

HEy, LOOk! FREE mONEy!Once you know where you’re going it’s time to look at how your school can help you get there. Some might be enough to cover one year’s tuition and others could be good for longer depending on your grades and other factors. There are two categories of scholarships: internal and external.

Post-graduate institutions offer a variety of internal scholarships. Requirements for eligibility vary, but most consider your grades, positive contributions you’ve made to your community, experience or talent, and your financial need.

External scholarships, ones not offered by the school which you’ll be attending are also available. Many of these, offered by the government, or by companies and/or non-profit organiza-tions, are listed online, along with eligibility requirements. For example, if you’re a student with a disability, you may be eligible for a scholarship specifically created for students with disabilities entering the broadcasting field. A great place to browse for both external and internal awards is scholarshipscanada.com

bECOmE A TEACHING ASSISTANT (TA)Research or teaching assistant positions are sometimes avail-able to students who need help financing their studies. Work may include anything from supervising class exams to helping out with demonstrations. Some assistants even help with mark-ing. Eligibility criteria for these positions vary, as do the time commitments required. The advantage of being a TA isn’t just that you’re getting paid – you’re also getting valuable experience in your field of choice.

GET A STuDENT LOAN (AGAIN)If you do opt to apply for a student loan, plan to pay off the debt as soon as possible. Student loans can help you establish personal credit, says Michael Lofquist, marketing and communi-cations manager at Equifax Canada in Toronto, but they can also damage it if you can’t make your payments. “If you manage your finances properly you’ll get established credit,” Lofquist advises.

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D’Arcy Pascal worked full time at a petting zoo in summer and part-time as a bartender throughout her

business marketing studies at Algonquin College in Ottawa, ON, and still managed to graduate on the dean’s

list. “I worked a lot over the summer and saved for the upcoming year in order to avoid loans,” Pascal says.

“It is a huge relief graduating without any debt.”

Just make sure your job allows you time to write papers

and prepare for exams, advises

Jeanette Gascho a counsellor and

teacher of individual and group study

skills at Waterloo University. The last thing you’d want to do is let your grades slip.

“If you can get a job on campus it’s better because it’s close and because most people at school are

flexible and accommodating. Also, students can study while working if there’s any down time,” Gascho explains.

Prioritize: Make note of deadlines and complete the most pressing assignments first.

Use an agenda: Usually available in paper format from your career centre, these are also available online, with the added benefit of alarms. Sticky notes are good too.

Work flexible hours: When it comes time for exams or an essay deadline, you should be able to request time off to focus on school.

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