Ivey Business School, commonly shortened to Ivey, is the business school of the University of Western Ontario, located in London, Ontario, Canada. Ivey offers full-time undergraduate (HBA), MBA, MSc, MFE and PhD programs and also maintains two teaching facilities in Toronto and Hong Kong for its EMBA and Executive Education programs. It is credited with establishing the nation’s first MBA and PhD program in Business.

The business school was officially created in 1949, when Western University created a separate faculty as the School of Business Administration. In 1995, the school was renamed the Richard Ivey School of Business after an $11 million donation by the Richard M. Ivey family. The school is named after Richard G. Ivey (father of Richard M. Ivey). In 1998, Ivey was the first North American business school to open a campus in Hong Kong offering an Executive MBA program at the Cheng Yu Tung Management Institute.

In 2010, Ivey became the first North American business school to offer the CEMS Global Alliance in Management Education, joining the likes of London School of Economics, HEC Paris, ESADE, University of St. Gallen, and Bocconi University.

In 2013, the School abbreviated its name to “Ivey Business School” and updated its visual identity. The legal name of the Faculty of Business at Western University, however, remains Richard Ivey School of Business.

On May 6, 2019, former IBM executive Sharon Hodgson became the Dean of Ivey.

Content

1 Programs
1.1 Honors Business Administration
1.2 Master of Business Administration
1.3 Master of Science in Management
1.4 PhD
1.5 Executive MBA program
1.6 Pre-HBA Undergraduate Courses
1.7 Collaborative program
2 Locations
3 Publications
3.1 Case studies
3.2 Ivey Business Journal
3.3 Ivey Business Review
4 Notable alumni
5 Rankings
6 Further reading
7 See also
8 References
9 External links
Programs
The Ivey Business School offers a number of programs and degrees:[8]

Honors Business Administration
The Ivey HBA (Bachelor of Arts in Honors Business Administration) was the first degree program in business at the University of Western Ontario. A class of six men were the program’s first graduates in 1923.

In 2010, the HBA program grew to 525 students with the final program size of 610 students in place since 2013.

The HBA program is a second-entry, two-year program that enrolls students who have completed two years of undergraduate study (in any faculty at any recognized university). First year Ivey students, known as HBA1s, are typically in their third year of university. Previously, prospective students applied for admission to Ivey during their second year of university. In 1998, Ivey introduced the Advanced Entry Opportunity status (AEO), a conditional pre-admission status offered to secondary school students. Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO) students may study in any faculty of interest at the University of Western Ontario for their first two years of university.

The HBA1 year has no elective course work. HBAs are placed into “sections” of 76 students and work with the same classmates and professors in the same classroom year-round. The curriculum includes courses in finance, accounting, marketing, operations management, organizational behavior, and general management. The HBA2 year is less structured with students taking four required courses along with elective courses that tailor to individual interests.

Master of Business Administration
The Ivey full-time MBA was created in 1948 and was Canada’s first MBA program as well as the first one offered outside of the United States. Its first class graduated in 1950. It was modeled on the Harvard Business School MBA as a two-year program. In 2006, it was converted to a 12-month program and was relocated from the University of Western Ontario campus to the Spencer Leadership Centre. A Health Sector Stream is offered through the Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership.

With over 25,000 alumni in 105 countries. Ivey offers networking opportunities.

The Alumni Partnership Program involves top Ivey alumni who have volunteered to act as mentors to current students and alumni. Students can choose to be partner with an alumnus based on a number of criteria including function, industry or geography.
The “Get Connected” event in Toronto is hosted by Ivey’s Career Management team in partnership with its alumni and recruiting firms. For three days, students are exposed to information sessions, formal networking events, functional panels and mock interviewing events with Ivey recruiters and alumni. This is the students’ official ‘debut’ or introduction to the market, following their 12-weeks of in-class Career Management programming.
Global Ivey Day is an annual event for Ivey students and alumni around the world. Events are hosted by alumni chapters, including a Gala event in Toronto, with live webinars and webcasts available for alums and students to join as well.

Ivey Business School Admission Requirements

At Ivey, we look for well-rounded leaders who bring unique perspectives to the classroom. Our holistic assessment framework seeks to understand all aspects of a candidate’s character, qualifications, and experiences.

Mandatory requirements:

• Completed business undergraduate degree with the following course work: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Operations, Strategy;
• Two to ten years of full-time work experience – This ensures that you and your classmates will have experiences that equally contribute to team and class discussions, along with the context and maturity to apply this learning in a professional setting; and,
• Demonstrated leadership potential – From career success and promotion, to volunteer work and community initiatives, or other interests like athletics or the arts – we are looking for candidates who have demonstrated strong leadership orientation in previous experience, and can bring that into the Ivey classroom.

GMAT scores not required*

At Ivey, we look beyond GMAT scores to the experiences, perspectives and insights you can bring to the classroom. However, in some cases, a GMAT may be recommended to strengthen your application.

*A GMAT exemption is determined once you submit your online application form and academic transcripts. 

*Given the impact of COVID-19 on GMAT testing centres, applicants who receive a conditional offer will have an extended period of time to complete their GMAT condition.

Requirements for All Streams

All streams of the MSc in Management share the following admission requirements:

• An undergraduate degree completed within the past two years for International Business, CEMS, Digital Management and within four year for Business Analytics. You are able to apply to the MSc program during your last year of study.
• A strong academic record demonstrated during your two most recent years of academic study
• Online application, including the completion of the required written essay questions and video questions.
• Unofficial transcripts from your post-secondary institution(s). One copy of official/certified transcripts will be required if you receive an admissions offer*
• Resumé (two-page maximum)
• Two references
• Application fee of $150

*For Western (UWO) graduates, Ivey’s admissions office will contact Western directly to obtain transcripts so you are not required to order them.

English Language Proficiency

International applicants who did not complete post-secondary education at an English speaking institution will be required to demonstrate a strong level of English proficiency. This can be done through the successful completion of an English language proficiency test:

• TOEFL (minimum internet-based score of 100)
• IELTS General OR Academic (minimum score of 7)*
• MELAB (minimum score of 85)
• PTE (minimum score of 70)
• CAEL (minimum overall score of 60 required with no part less than 60)
• Duolingo (minimum 125)
• PELMO (minimum 75)**

**Given the impact of COVID-19 on testing centres, we will temporarily accept applications with PELMO online test scores. Please have these scores submitted directly to mastersadmissions@ivey.ca.

MSc International Business Stream Requirements

• Demonstrated readiness and enthusiasm to participate in a multilingual, multicultural educational and professional experience as demonstrated through your references, undergraduate experiences and admissions interview.
• GMAT or GRE score: if you do not have analytical or business related University course work, a GMAT score or GRE score may be required to help strengthen your application. Please feel free to proceed with submitting your application without a GMAT or GRE score. After your application is reviewed by the admissions committee we can determine whether you qualify for a GMAT or GRE exemption.

MSc International Business with CEMS MIM Stream Requirements

• All of the above requirements for the MSc International Business, plus a high level of fluency in a second language. The CEMS global alliance has additional language requirements (3^rd language at the elementary level) which can be fulfilled here at Ivey with an elective (Introduction to Spanish) course taken in term 1 of the CEMS program.
• HKUST (HongKong) and TSEM (Tsinghua) have an academic policy set in place that states they will not accept Chinese nationals as CEMS exchange students. If these schools are chosen as a top 5 school preference, students will be asked to select different schools.

MSc Business Analytics Stream Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in engineering, science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or economics with emphasis on quantitative analysis is preferred but not required.
• Strong course work in: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Statistics and Computer Science (with programming focus). 
• Demonstrated readiness and enthusiasm to translate theoretical concepts and quantitative analysis into meaningful insights as demonstrated through your references, undergraduate experiences and admissions interview.
• While a GMAT or GRE score is not required, it may be recommended to help strengthen your application.

MSc Digital Management Stream Requirements

• Demonstrated readiness and enthusiasm for the impact of technology on business and society through your references, experiences and admissions interview.
• GMAT or GRE score: if you do not have analytical or business related University course work, a GMAT score or GRE score may be required to help strengthen your application. Please feel free to proceed with submitting your application without a GMAT or GRE score. After your application is reviewed by the admissions committee we can determine whether you qualify for a GMAT or GRE exemption.

ivey business school canada mba eligibility

Check Your Eligibility

We highly recommend you submit a profile assessment as a way of introducing yourself prior to applying. This will help you better understand what we’re looking for from our applicants and give you an early indication if Ivey is the right fit for you.

Engage with Us

It’s important to be an educated MBA buyer by expanding your research through recruiting events and conversations with school representatives, students and alumni. These interactions will give you a sense for the program culture and experience, and will help you assess your ‘fit’ for the program.

Apply Online

To apply to Ivey Business School, we ask you to assemble and prepare a variety of materials that will help us assess your qualifications. Ensure you meet all admission criteria and have all required supporting documentation before starting your application.

2022 Admission

Application Round	Deadline
Round 5*	November 8, 2021
Round 6*	January 10, 2022

*Domestic applicants only

You do not need to wait for a deadline to apply.

Application Review

We begin reviewing applications for interview consideration as soon as we have received all application components.

It is not necessary to contact Ivey to confirm receipt of the application components. Applicants will be contacted if any information or components of their application are missing.

Admission Interviews

Approximately two weeks after your written application has been submitted and reviewed, you may receive an invitation to interview. Our admissions interviews give us the opportunity to ensure that you are the right fit for Ivey Business School.

• Ivey conducts interviews by invitation only.
• All candidates admitted to the Ivey MBA are interviewed at least once.
• Chosen candidates receive further detail regarding expectations and preparation tips within the interview invitation.

Offers, Scholarships, and Awards

Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Admission and scholarship decisions are made in between application deadlines and decisions take about 4-6 weeks from the time of submission.

• Should you wish to request that your application be processed sooner for any reason, please get in touch with mba@ivey.ca or your Recruiting Manager.

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ivey business school mba fees

At Ivey Business School, our focus is on supporting and preparing you for a successful career. That also means understanding that taking time away from your full-time job to pursue an MBA is a big decision. Ivey’s one-year MBA program was designed for professionals who simply can’t afford to step away from their careers and networks for two years.

We encourage you to look at the following numbers and to compare the true cost of Ivey’s Program with some of our competitors. Simply enter your current salary below to calculate your opportunity cost in our online calculator.

All figures are quoted in CAD$.

Your Current Salary:
(in Canadian Dollars)CalculateDomestic Students

Domestic Students

	Ivey	Rotman	Harvard (USD)
Duration	One Year	Two Years	Two Years
Total Tuition	$83,250	$92,500	$146,880
Supplies & Fees*	$4,200	$10,500	$14,200
Living Expenses**	$20,500	$50,000	$76,200
Program Cost Sub-Total	$107,950	$153,000	$237,280
Internship Salary***	–	$18,852	$29,976
Lost Wages Sub-Total (current salary x time in program)	$	$	$
Total Opportunity Cost (Program Costs + Lost Full-Time Salary – Internship Salary)	$	$	$
			$CAD at 0.71 exchange rate

* Includes textbooks, course materials, health plan, school ancillary, and incidental fees – sourced by respective school websites (March 2019)
** 12 months at Ivey; 20 months at Rotman and Harvard
*** assumes paid internship for 4 months May – August between Year 1 and Year 2 . Median 4-month internship salary, vsourced by respective school websites (March 2019)

International Students

School	Ivey	Rotman	Harvard (USD)
Duration	One Year	Two Years	Two Years
Total Tuition	$111,750	$120,680	$146,880
Supplies & Fees*	$5,200	$12,000	$14,200
Living Expenses**	$20,500	$50,000	$76,200
Program Cost Sub-Total	$137,450	$182,680	$237,280
Internship Salary***	–	$18,852	$29,976
Lost Wages Sub-Total (current salary x time in program)	$	$	$
Total Opportunity Cost (Program Costs + Lost Full-Time Salary – Internship Salary)	$	$	$
			$CAD at 0.71 exchange rate

* Includes textbooks, course materials, health plan, school ancillary, and incidental fees – sourced by respective school websites (March 2019)
** 12 months at Ivey; 20 months at Rotman and Harvard
*** assumes paid internship for 4 months May – August between Year 1 and Year 2 . Median 4-month internship salary, sourced by respective school websites (March 2019)

Notes:
1. **Ivey tuition and ancillary fees are subject to change.
2. All tuition figures are current as of March 2019.
3. “Other Living Expenses” includes Rent, Food, Utilities, etc., and is calculated based on expenses for 12 months for Richard Ivey, 24 months for Rotman and Harvard.
4. Costs are directly sourced from the business school websites and are reported in CAD$.
5. To convert from CAD$ to your home currency, please use the link provided for the XE currency convertor: http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Living in london

Located on Western University’s stunning campus, the state-of-the-art Richard Ivey Building integrates the best in green building, design, and construction.

Explore the Campus

As an Ivey student, you will have access to:

• Case classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology
• Breakout rooms for quiet work or group collaboration
• Western University’s brand new $35-million recreational facility

Convenient surroundings

Located just two hours west of Toronto, London surrounds itself with nature and community. Living in London is not like living in most metro cities, there is no commuting to and from campus, and everything you need is steps away. Students boast about the community they form with their classmates as everyone has moved here from their respective countries and cities for the program.

Colorful food and culture

London has a unique food scene, from farm-fresh markets like Covent Garden to award-winning restaurants. Finding the best the city has to offer is easy. Food festivals such as Sunfest, Craft Beer Festival, and Food and Wine Show are held throughout the year. London is known for appreciating and preserving its unique history, with world-class collections at Western’s McIntosh Gallery or productions at the Grand Theatre.

Safe community with a big-city appeal

London is a safe and welcoming city with both small-town affordability and big-city appeal. Situated midway between Detroit and Toronto, and just two hours from Toronto, London is currently the 11th largest city in Canada, with a population of approximately 532,984 people in the census metropolitan area.

Contact Ivey MBA Admissions & Recruiting

Thank you for your interest in the Ivey MBA Program. We understand that starting an MBA is a big decision, and we would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Before writing to us, please visit the FAQ section below, which provides responses to many common questions. If you still have remaining questions, please fill in the Contact Us form below, and a member of our team will respond to you shortly.

Contact Us

Please complete the form below to contact Ivey’s MBA Admissions & Recruiting team.

https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/mba/contact-us/?utm_source=mbasite&utm_medium=dock&utm_campaign=contact

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General Inquiries

Telephone: 1 (519) 661-3212 

Ivey Business School
MBA Recruiting and Admissions, 2nd Floor
Western University
1255 Western Road
London, Ontario, Canada N6G 0N1