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EARN AN IVY LEAGUE MBA WHILE YOU CONTINUE TO WORK OFFERED IN MAJOR CITIES ACROSS CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES

CORNELL UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

TWO MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN In a short period, the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program has established itself in key regions across the U.S. and Canada, extending the reach of the Johnson School and Cornell University and garnering attention from accomplished managers and professionals from a large variety of backgrounds and sectors. Our strong partnership with Queen’s allows us to provide graduates with the incredible opportunity to earn degrees from two of the world’s leading business schools. The program’s unique format creates an interactive, real-time, continent-wide classroom where participants work with senior faculty from both schools in an intense, team-based learning experience. L. Joseph Thomas, PhD, DEAN, THE JOHNSON SCHOOL AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY

QUEEN’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CAMPUS

DEGREES. MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN Queen’s School of Business is proud to be partnering with Cornell on this exceptional program. Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA is the only program of its kind in the world, providing a unique opportunity for participants to be a part of a truly international management education experience. Across North America, participants together to learn from each other and respected faculty of both schools. As a graduate, you will the powerful alumni networks of these two outstanding schools. David M. Saunders, PhD, DEAN, QUEEN’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY

Information in this brochure is accurate at time of publication.

An International Management Education Experience Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA is the only program of its kind in the world. It is made possible through a partnership between two of North America’s premier business schools – Canada’s Queen’s School of Business and the Johnson School at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA provides a unique and exciting opportunity to earn both a Queen’s MBA and a Cornell MBA in 18 months, while you continue to work. Your classroom experience is shared by participants from both Canada and the United States, and classes are led by outstanding faculty of both schools. There is no other MBA program in Canada that offers these opportunities. The ideas, perspectives and tools you will acquire while in the program will have a powerful and lasting impact on you and your career.

Your classroom experience is shared with your American colleagues.

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EARN TWO WORLD-CLASS MBA DEGREES WHILE YOU CONTINUE TO WORK Graduates of Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA earn both a Cornell MBA and a Queen’s MBA, credentials that will open doors anywhere in the world. Cornell is one of the eight prestigious U.S. universities collectively known as the Ivy League. The Johnson School at Cornell University is consistently ranked among the best business schools in the world by Financial Times and BusinessWeek. Queen’s School of Business is Canada’s premier business school. BusinessWeek ranks Queen’s #1 in Canada and among the best in the world for full-time MBA and Executive MBA.

BROADEN YOUR OPPORTUNITIES Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA will provide you with an international business perspective and the skills to take on the challenges of today’s global business environment. Having both a Cornell MBA and a Queen’s MBA will increase your value to your organization and open the door to opportunities you have only dreamed about.

WORKING IN THE UNITED STATES Canadian participants entering the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program are required to obtain an F1 student visa for studying in the United States. Program staff will provide assistance and throughout this process. Upon completion of the program, Canadian graduates have the option to work in the U.S. under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for a period of one year, with the possibility of extending their visa status under other visa classifications.

A TRULY INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE The Cornell-Queen’s program is a uniquely international experience. All class sessions are shared tly by American and Canadian participants, providing a much broader perspective for class discussions. Intensive on-campus sessions are held at both Queen’s and Cornell. The Global Business Project provides real-world international business experience. In this exciting team-based project, teams complete a comprehensive analysis of an international business opportunity or issue anywhere outside of Canada and the United States. To complete the project, your team will travel to an international location to conduct a minimum of five days of field research. You will be funded for transportation, lodging and travel-related expenses up to a maximum of $4,000 per person.

AN INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI NETWORK Because this is a truly international program, you will have the opportunity to meet and work with a group of experienced classmates from across Canada and the United States. You will forge an international professional network that will prove invaluable throughout your career. Upon graduation, you will become a full-fledged member of the Cornell University and Queen’s University alumni, a combined network that literally spans the globe.

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AN IVY LEAGUE REPUTATION Canada’s Ivy League Meets the Original Ivy League Both Cornell University and Queen’s University have a long and rich tradition of academic excellence and innovation, and a history of attracting the very best students and faculty from around the world.

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CORNELL UNIVERSITY Founded in 1865, Cornell University is one of the eight prestigious U.S. universities collectively known as the Ivy League. Cornell is known as the birthplace of the integration of theory and application within American higher education. Cornell also has a strong tradition as one of the very best research and teaching universities in the world. Twenty-nine Nobel laureates have been d with Cornell as faculty or students. The University is consistently among the top ten U.S. universities for number of patents received each year. Cornell graduates have made significant contributions to the arts, science, business and government.

Established by a Royal Charter from Queen Victoria in 1841, Queen’s is the oldest degree-granting institution in Canada, and is known for the quality of both its scholars and its students. Queen’s has long enjoyed the reputation as “Canada’s Ivy League” university. Outstanding students are counted as the University’s most valued asset. Queen’s attracts top students from every Canadian province and more than 110 countries worldwide. Queen’s graduates leave the university with an education that is second to none and a highly active network of over 100,000 alumni living in 150 countries. Queen’s graduates have made indelible marks on the Canadian and international landscapes.

Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA brings together two of the world’s premier business schools in an exciting and innovative program.

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The Johnson School at Cornell University and Queen’s School of Business share a continued commitment to build on their traditions of academic excellence and innovation.

QUEEN’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Queen’s School of Business was founded in 1937 and has grown to become one of the world’s premier business schools. It has earned international recognition for its innovative and forward-thinking programs. The School has continuously introduced new technologies in business education and new ideas for the practice of management.

THE JOHNSON SCHOOL AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY Founded in 1946, the Johnson School at Cornell University is one of the premier Ivy League general management schools, offering an experiential focus that is among the richest of the top business schools in the world. The Johnson School leverages the breadth and depth of Cornell University – a place where visionary ideas become applied innovation, and often change the world. The School is distinguished by an intensively collaborative community. The Johnson School is home to one of the world’s top-ranked full-time MBA programs and Executive MBA programs, as well as a highly acclaimed doctoral program. The School is fully accredited by the AACSB – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

In addition to the nation’s top-ranked Executive MBA and full-time MBA programs, Queen’s School of Business is home to Queen’s Accelerated MBA for Business Graduates – a unique program designed specifically for people with an undergraduate degree in business. Queen’s Bachelor of Commerce program has the highest entry standards of any undergraduate program in Canada, while Queen’s masters and doctoral programs are recognized as among the country’s finest. Queen’s Executive Development Centre is one of the world’s largest and most highly-regarded providers of non-degree executive development. Queen’s School of Business is fully accredited by the AACSB and the Association of MBAs, as well as EQUIS accredited through the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development). INTERNATIONAL + NATIONAL RANKINGS

Ranks Queen’s Executive MBA #1 in Canada + top 25 in the world – November 2009 Ranks Queen’s full-time MBA #1 in Canada + #1 internationally – November 2008 Ranks Queen’s Executive Education #1 in Canada + top 20 in the world – November 2009

FINANCIAL TIMES Ranks Queen’s Executive Development Centre #1 in Canada + #21 in the world for open-enrollment executive education – May 2009

ENVIRONICS REPORT ON EXECUTIVE EDUCATION IN CANADA –

February 2008 Ranks Queen’s #1 in Canada for full-time MBA Ranks Queen’s #1 in Canada for Executive MBA Ranks Queen’s #1 in Canada for Executive Education

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A TRULY INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE NEW YORK CITY • TORONTO • VANCOUVER • WASHINGTON DC • PORTLAND • ATLANTA • DALLAS • OTTAWA CALGARY • SEATTLE • EDMONTON • MONTRÉAL • MISSISSAUGA • HOUSTON • AND OTHER LOCATIONS

While most executive MBA programs draw their participants from a single city or region, Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA draws participants from more than 16 cities across Canada and the United States. This creates a broader perspective for class discussions and a far more enriching learning environment. This international scope is made possible by our unique and innovative approach to teaching.

TEAM-BASED LEARNING

ON-CAMPUS SESSIONS

Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA uses a team-based learning approach to

During the program, there are three on-campus sessions – the two-week

create a highly ive and collaborative learning experience – both inside

Opening Session at the beginning of the program, the two-week Business

and outside the classroom. Learning Teams are formed at the beginning of

Venturing Session in early February, and the 10-day Global Business Session

the program and remain together for the duration. Each team is typically

the following fall. For the first two sessions, class time will be split evenly be-

comprised of 5 to 8 , with an emphasis on diversity of background.

tween the Queen’s campus and the Cornell campus. Transportation between

Teams function just as they would in the workplace, drawing on the skills

the two campuses is included in the program fees. The location of the third

and experience of each team member. Team Coaches work closely with the

session varies from year-to-year.

teams, assisting with team-building and coaching.

On-campus sessions are intensive and productive, providing excellent opportunities for networking. Our program staff organizes numerous events and activities to ensure a healthy blend of work and recreation.

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INTERACTIVE BOARDROOM SESSIONS IN YOUR HOME CITY The balance of your class time is spent in your Boardroom Learning Centre,

Each Boardroom Learning Centre is equipped with two plasma screen monitors,

conveniently located in your home city. These class sessions are held three

a tabletop microphone, and a remote-controlled camera. A mute button allows

weekends per month, usually all day Saturday, but occasionally on Sunday.

teams to carry on internal conversations without disrupting the class and, at any

Classes are delivered via real-time, interactive videoconference – a learning

time, you may signal the professor that you have a question or comment. Our

technology that Queen’s has been utilizing and perfecting for more than 15

participants consistently tell us that they actually prefer the Boardroom Learning

years. Multi-point videoconference is used to link Learning Teams in major

approach to that of a traditional classroom. We are confident that you will too.

cities across North America. Professors lead the classes from purpose-built

The Boardroom Learning approach also provides tremendous flexibility. The program

studios on the Queen’s and Cornell campuses. Participants are able to interact

is offered in major cities across Canada and the United States. This means that

directly with the professor and with the other teams.

when business takes you on the road, you may be able to attend class in the city you are visiting and, should you be required to relocate during the program, you may be able to a team in your destination city. Should you have to miss a class, all videoconference classes are recorded and are made available for review on the program portal.

ELECTRONIC COMMUNITY The program provides a customized electronic network used to communicate with professors and your classmates outside of class. The network allows you to use your time more effectively. You will be able to course notes, e-mail, chat or assignments from anywhere at any time.

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INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI NETWORK LEARN WITH EXPERIENCED MANAGERS FROM ACROSS CANADA AND THE U.S. Your colleagues in the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program are talented and highly motivated managers and executives, coming from a diverse range of professional backgrounds. Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA participants have an average age of 36, with an average of 12 years of work experience. Importantly, they come from cities across Canada and the United States.

SUPERIOR NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA offers outstanding networking opportunities at the team, class and alumni levels. Networking at the team level creates a collaborative and ive learning environment during the program, and fosters strong friendships that endure long after graduation. Because Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA is international in scope, participants can develop an invaluable professional network in both Canada and the United States. The three residential sessions provide a great opportunity for networking with your classmates and the multi-point videoconference technology provides Learning Teams with real-time opportunities for interaction with their counterparts in other cities.

AFTER GRADUATION Your relationship with Queen’s and Cornell does not end with graduation. It is a lifelong relationship with a strong system from both schools for program alumni. As a full-fledged member of the alumni of both Queen’s School of Business and the Johnson School at Cornell University, you will be afforded many opportunities to keep in touch. • You will be provided with a lifetime e-mail address through which you can keep in touch with fellow alumni and faculty at both schools. • You will be invited to attend Queen’s Business Club events which take place in major cities across Canada, and in New York, London, and Hong Kong, as well as Johnson Club events throughout the United States. These events provide an excellent opportunity for networking and additional learning. • You will be able to consult with Queen’s School of Business faculty through Queen’s By Your Side.™ • You will have access to the -protected alumni websites of both schools (Queen’s School of Business Alumni Central and Johnson Alumni Connection). • You will receive regular mailings of QSB Magazine, the Queen’s School of Business alumni magazine, as well as Cornell Enterprise, the Johnson School’s alumni magazine. • You will also receive e-newsletters from both schools, Queen’s Leaders Forum and Sage Connection.

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TYPICAL PROFILES Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA participants hold a variety of positions. Here are four typical profiles: GENERAL MANAGER: This executive has many years of business experience, has moved up the management ladder and wants a better understanding of modern management tools.

ENTREPRENEUR: Driven by a desire to take an enterprise to the next level, the entrepreneur is looking for advanced management techniques.

FUNCTIONAL MANAGER: Well-versed in one functional area, this manager wants to develop a more general base of management skills and knowledge.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND PUBLIC-SECTOR MANAGERS: This executive wants to improve the effectiveness of a public enterprise by learning about advanced private-sector concepts and skills.

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hen Dino enrolled in the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program, he was Vice President, Financial Services Industry for Canada, responsible for $2 billion of IBM’s business. During the program,

Dino was promoted to Vice President, Financial Services Sector for the Americas,

including Canada, the USA and Latin America. He has subsequently been promoted to Managing Director, Financial Services Sector. Dino believes that the program enabled him to engage in more complex problem-solving, provided greater depth to his strategic thinking and prepared him for the global workplace. “Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program exceeded my expectations and significantly impacted my career. I was thoroughly impressed with the depth of real-world knowledge that the professors brought to the classroom. I have acquired the business foundation I needed to operate at a global level. As a result of the program, I have been able to deliver greater value to our customers and consistent growth in our business.” DINO TREVISANI, MBA Managing Director, Financial Services Sector IBM New York, NY

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EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND We understand how busy you are, so we have developed a sophisticated system for you at each stage – applicant, participant, and alumnus. Our experienced team works very hard to ensure that your MBA experience is nothing short of exceptional. We’re here to you every step of the way.

FROM THE BEGINNING... From your very first , an Application Advisor will be there to answer all of your questions, provide preliminary and assist you through every step of the application process. Your Application Advisor will work with you to ensure that your application is not only complete, but presents you and your qualifications in the best possible light.

CAREER-STEP® PROGRAM In today’s competitive business environment, just having the right skills may not be enough. A key ingredient in the recipe for career success is focused, strategic career management. Queen’s School of Business has developed one of the most comprehensive approaches to career

...THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM While in the program, you will work with a personal team that includes: • a Career Coach who can provide one-on-one assistance with career development or job search, if required. • a Team Coach who will work with you and your team to ensure you are productive and effective. • a Personal Fitness Consultant who, if you wish, will work with you to develop a personal lifestyle, diet and fitness program. • Project Advisors who will provide guidance for your major projects. Additionally, our dedicated staff work behind the scenes to ensure your time can be devoted to learning. • Case studies, textbooks and professor’s notes are always available before class. Additionally, course notes are posted on the program portal. • You will have full access to the Queen’s University and Cornell University libraries, and any books that you request will be sent directly to you. • Should you have to miss a class or wish to review one, all videoconference classes are recorded and streamed on our program portal. • Program Managers are your frontline resource people and are available to handle issues that may arise during the program. • Program faculty are available outside of class by telephone and e-mail. You will find them very responsive and committed to your academic success.

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management available anywhere.This approach, called Career-Step®, provides one-on-one career coaching and an online suite of career management services that you may complete at your own pace, according to your own goals.

FIT TO LEAD™ In today’s hectic world, it is easy to forget that your ability to manage and lead can be greatly influenced by health and wellness. That’s why we created Fit to Lead™, a program that recognizes and promotes the importance of mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being.

During the residential sessions you have an opportunity to take part in various team and individual activities, and learn how to live a healthy, balanced life. You will have access to a Personal Fitness Consultant who will work with you to design a personalized fitness plan.

The program covers various topics including personal reflection, goal setting, fitness, healthy eating and striving for balance. Within this context, Fit to Lead™ focuses on the importance of making your own personal choices, challenging yourself to live a balanced life and welcoming change.

Throughout the program, Fit to Lead™ will continue to inspire you. Group challenges, newsletters and the lifestyle planner keep you involved and our staff will work to help you succeed. You will find that the Fit to Lead™ program will help you in a number of ways as you complete the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program. In addition, the skills and knowledge that you take away from the Fit to Lead™ program will be beneficial in your personal and professional life after graduation.

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CURRICULUM PREPARING FOR THE CHALLENGES OF BUSINESS Today’s global business environment is complex. Executives face challenges that defy simple solutions. The Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program will prepare you to respond to these challenges, adapt to new markets, and lead in a constantly changing environment. The experience is intensive, dynamic, interactive and comprehensive, blending theory with experience and knowledge with application.

THE POWER OF TEAMS Learning Teams are formed at the Opening Session, and are maintained for the duration of the program. This team-based learning approach creates a ive and collaborative environment that mirrors today’s workplace. Team work together on assignments and projects, greatly enhancing the learning experience. This approach provides valuable opportunities for each

The curriculum has been designed to provide a broad general management education within a Canadian, U.S. and international context. The program provides a solid grounding in the important areas of management – management fundamentals; strategic thinking; global business; creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; corporate social responsibility; and leadership. Because these themes are woven throughout the curriculum, you will leave the program having developed the ability to approach issues from a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective.

AN INTEGRATED AND SEQUENCED CURRICULUM The Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program is a highly-integrated series of courses that provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of management and a thorough understanding of advanced management topics. The courses are sequenced so that each course builds on the content of the previous courses, allowing ample opportunity to apply your learning to real-world business situations. Throughout the program your course work will be augmented by guest speakers, field trips, and other highly relevant hands-on experiences in both Canada and the U.S.

participant to develop and hone critical team and leadership skills while in the program. Furthermore, it provides the opportunity to learn not only from your professors, but also from your teammates and classmates. We provide dedicated Team Coaches who work with the teams, leading them through team-building and teamwork-enhancing exercises. They maintain close throughout the program to ensure that teams continue to operate efficiently and effectively.

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THINKING LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR Understanding and practising entrepreneurship is important in today’s business environment. The Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program provides the opportunity to develop and hone skills in this critical area. During the second residential session, you will focus on new ventures, including evaluating ideas, formulating a plan, finding sources of venture capital, and building an organization capable of sustained growth.

LEARNING THEMES MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS

STRATEGIC THINKING

GLOBAL BUSINESS

Marketing Identify market opportunities; prepare and evaluate a marketing plan; and use marketing tools for costing, positioning, pricing, and evaluation.

Establishing a Strategic Foundation Develop a strategic mindset and understand the role of strategic planning in creating long-term competitive advantage.

Understanding the International Marketplace Understand the global trends and issues that create business opportunities in foreign markets.

Finance Select, design, and evaluate a financial strategy that creates and enhances shareholder value. Emphasis is placed on integrating financial considerations into management decisions and corporate policies.

Creating an Effective Strategic Planning Process Change the way you think about your business and develop useful strategic plans that have buy-in across the organization.

Human Resource Management Manage the human resource challenges in the workplace, and examine ways to address today’s key HR issues.

Planning Strategically with Tools and Frameworks Discuss and evaluate a variety of strategic planning tools and frameworks.

Management ing and Control Use ing information for management planning and control. Emphasis is placed on the use of ing tools to improve planning.

Successfully Implementing the Strategic Plan Focus organizational resources on the strategic plan to ensure its rapid deployment and to generate sustained momentum.

Financial ing Decipher and understand the key ing statements, and learn how to use ing information to assess the financial health of an organization.

Linking Functional Plans to the Strategic Plan Understand how short-term operational plans, functional plans, the annual budgeting cycle, and operating plans relate to the long-term strategic plan.

Conducting a Country Risk Analysis Understand the political, economic, social, and technological issues that affect a firm’s strategy for entering and investing in foreign markets. Evaluating International Market Opportunities Use country evaluation techniques to identify, evaluate and prioritize market opportunities. Understanding Cross-Cultural Business Issues Examine how cross-cultural issues affect internal business processes and decisions. Managing an International Business Understand the management issues related to developing and sustaining competitive advantage in foreign markets.

Operations Management Take a multidisciplinary approach to performance improvements, and understand the interrelated roles of technology, capital, and human resources in an operating system. Information Technology Management Use information technology to transform the competitive framework and to improve the operating performance of the business.

CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

LEADERSHIP

Leading Organizational Change Manage leadership issues involved in creating a vision, building alignment, and developing an operating system to deliver an innovative stream of products or services to the marketplace.

Raising the Bar on Business Ethics Conduct business transparently, legally and with a high level of integrity.

Understanding and Enhancing your Leadership Capabilities Challenge your assumptions and beliefs about leadership and change the way you think about your leadership qualities.

Recognizing Human Rights Understand the organization’s responsibility to be aware of and respect human rights in all jurisdictions in which the company operates.

Coaching People and Creating High-Performance Teams Build and strengthen management coaching skills and achieve continuous improvement in teamwork, work processes, and management practices.

Addressing Internal and External Environmental Issues Conduct business in a way that minimizes negative impact on the environment and considers renewable rather than scarce resources.

Negotiating and Building Consensus Improve negotiating skills and build agreement among organizational stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, partners and colleagues.

Optimizing Employee Relations Ensure that employees are treated with fairness, respect and dignity.

Building Collaborative Relationships Recognize different styles of thinking, decision-making, conflict management and emotional behaviour and build collaborative relationships and management systems to foster integration across functions.

Evaluating, Launching and Managing New Ventures Review issues of special concern to the general manager launching a self-standing new venture in the form of a line extension or new product. Managing New Technologies Manage the introduction of new technology to enhance competitive capabilities and improve operating efficiencies. Using Innovation for Competitive Advantage Build an operating model that is capable of ongoing renewal and that provides the organization with a sustainable competitive advantage. Understanding Value Propositions Apply value-building methodologies to the creation of new products and services and to modifying existing products and services.

Implementing New Standards of Corporate Governance Recognize that management is responsible to investors, as well as a broader group of stakeholders. Practising Effective Community Involvement Understand the importance of good corporate citizenship and form a bond with the local community in which you operate.

Improving Project Planning and Management Apply advanced management techniques to project planning while aligning projects with the organization’s mission and strategy.

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MAJOR PROJECTS You will have the opportunity to customize your MBA experience and create value for your organization through two major projects. GLOBAL BUSINESS PROJECT The Global Business Project is a team project that provides real-world international business experience. Your team will complete a comprehensive analysis of a real global business issue or opportunity anywhere in the world outside of the U.S. and Canada. To complete this “live case”, your team will travel to the international location to interview business managers and conduct field research prior to writing your final report. This provides an outstanding opportunity to put all that you have learned into practice. The third residential session will focus on global business issues including the global economy, legal and human resource complexities, cross-cultural issues, market analyses, and the challenges of international partnerships. This material will be useful in the completion of your Global Business Project.

NEW VENTURE PROJECT

MANAGEMENT CONSULTING PROJECT

The objective of this individual project is to create a business case and comprehensive business plan for a new stand-alone business, or a new line of business in an existing organization. The New Venture Project will give you an opportunity to use the management concepts and tools you have acquired in the program to create a business plan for a new venture. You will identify market opportunities, investigate business potential, consider financing options, and create a business plan. Each participant will be assigned a Project Advisor.

The objective of this individual project is to analyze a business challenge and develop a comprehensive set of recommendations and implementation plans to address it. Participants are given a wide scope in the nature of the project. Typically projects focus on performance improvements in operating processes, supply chain management, customer service, information systems, profit margin improvement, or the business planning process. Each participant will be assigned a Project Advisor.

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EARN VALUABLE PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS THROUGH CORNELL-QUEEN’S EXECUTIVE MBA THE CMA DESIGNATION While in the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program, participants may earn exemptions toward a Certified Management ant designation. The CMA designation is internationally recognized as a leading financial qualification for executives. Please speak to an application advisor for more information.

THE CMC DESIGNATION Graduates of the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program earn credits toward the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation while earning their MBA.

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rior to ing the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program, Suzy’s role was focused

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on executing global brand strategies for the Canadian market. Since completing the program her responsibilities have greatly expanded. Now, as part of the

global marketing team, she contributes to the development of brand identities and global strategies, while managing the strategic marketing function for E. & J. Gallo brands in Canada. She credits the Cornell-Queen’s program with improving her decision-making processes and expanding her ability to look at the business from a variety of perspectives. “Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program provided me with a greater understanding of different business models. I am now able to take a much more holistic approach to developing and evaluating our company’s objectives, strategies and tactics. The program’s team-based learning experience was also invaluable. Working with a diverse group of individuals from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and industries helped to expand my perspective and made me a more valuable and productive team member.” SUZY PETRUSHCHAK, MBA Marketing Manager E. & J. Gallo Winery Canada Mississauga, Ontario

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RECENT GRADUATE SUCCESS STORIES Our Recent Graduate Success Stories reflect a range of people, at a variety of levels within their organizations, who entered the program with their own unique career goals.

When he entered the Cornell-Queen’s

David is a medical doctor who, prior to the

Executive MBA program, George was in a

program, was working in the U.S. of a

senior management position at a major

global healthcare organization with headquarters

Canadian bank, leading a team of analysts in the

in Europe. He was leading a 50-person function

U.S. traded-credit operations. He believed that

in the Medical and Scientific Division of the

advancing his career to the next level would

commercial organization. Just before graduation,

require an MBA. As part of their Global Business

David was offered and accepted the role of

Project, George and his team worked with the

Chief Medical Officer in a newly created business

European-based financial services company,

unit working out of Switzerland. He has subsequently

The ATC Group. ATC were so impressed with

started a consulting practice in Connecticut.

the work of George and his team, they offered him a job at graduation. He is now their Chief Information and Operations Officer.

GEORGE PEDRA, MBA Chief Information and Operations Officer The ATC group Amsterdam, The Netherlands

“The Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program led directly to my current job. If not for our Global Business Project, I would never have met the ATC executive board, and my position would not have been created. They have a great deal of respect for both Queen’s and Cornell, and they were very impressed with the quality of our team’s contribution.”

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DAVID MEMEL, MD, MS, MBA Principal Klaipeda Consulting LLC. Southport, Connecticut

“The program provided the fundamental principles for things I had been doing for many years by the seat of my pants. There is no question that my MBA has been a key factor in my transition to consulting, and its value is clear to me every day.”

A year prior to starting Cornell-Queen’s Executive

Before she began the Cornell-Queen’s Executive

MBA, Darren left a managerial position in hi-tech

MBA program, Tracy was a Program Manager at

R&D to start an independent consultancy focused on

the Joyceville medium security federal institution.

business development in the energy technology sector.

During the Cornell-Queen’s program, she was

Seeking to broaden his business knowledge and network

promoted, first to Assistant Warden of Correctional

of s, he began evaluating MBA options and

Programs at Millhaven Institution, and then to Senior

eventually decided on Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA.

Project Officer at the Ontario Regional Headquarters.

While in the program, Darren was impressed with how

Upon graduation, Tracy decided to pursue a career

readily the materials he was studying could be translated

in management consulting and is now a Principal

into value-added services for his clients. Post-graduation,

at Totem Hill, a small Ottawa-based firm specializing

the skills, education and experience provided by the

in organizational transformation. She says that this

program, together with his technical background in

successful career change would not have been

energy, allowed him to land a job with Macquarie

possible without the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA.

Bank, an investment bank focused on infrastructure assets and project finance advisory services.

DARREN SOKOLOSKI, PEng, CMA, MBA Associate Macquarie Bank Ltd. Vancouver, British Columbia

“While tangible skills were clearly a core benefit of the program, it was a new found confidence and perspective that enabled me to take my career in a new direction. My MBA allowed me to leverage my engineering background into a corporate finance role.”

TRACY FENTON, MBA Principal, Totem Hill Ottawa, Ontario

“Without my MBA, I would never have had the opportunity to make the career change into management consulting. The program gave me credibility and the business literacy that is essential when interacting with clients. The combined brand power of Cornell and Queen’s provides instant quality recognition.”

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BALANCED SCHEDULE Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA is an important undertaking that will require a significant investment of time. That’s why we have developed an 18-month schedule that is designed to allow you to pursue your degree while continuing to meet your personal and work responsibilities.

A SCHEDULE THAT WORKS Regular class sessions are held on three weekends per month. These classes are normally held all day Saturday, but are occasionally held all day Sunday, creating minimal disruption to the work week. We confirm the class schedule well in advance so that you can plan your personal and course work time.

BALANCED WORKLOAD Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA typically requires you to carry two courses at a time, which balances the workload over the duration of the program. Exams, projects, and assignments are divided evenly throughout the program so that you can develop a regular work pattern. The schedule allows for some free time in December and July. There is also time in the fall allotted for travel relating to the Global Business Project.

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SIGNIFICANT DATES OPENING SESSION This two-week session begins in late June or early July. One week of the session is held on the Queen’s campus and one week is held on the Cornell campus. BUSINESS VENTURING SESSION This two-week session begins in late January or early February. One week of the session is held on the Queen’s campus and one week is held on the Cornell campus.

GLOBAL BUSINESS PROJECT TRAVEL Travel required for the Global Business Project will be a minimum of five days between October and November. EXAMINATIONS For courses with final examinations, exams are held on non-class days (Saturday or Sunday). CONVOCATION – May (approximately five months after classes are completed).

GLOBAL BUSINESS SESSION This six-day session is held in October and will bring all of the class together at a single location.

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FACULTY TEAM EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS The professors who teach in the program include widely-published researchers, best-selling authors, and award-winning teachers. They are experts at merging theory and application to guide participants in the classroom and beyond. Using a blend of case studies, briefings, class discussions and experiential learning, your professors will create a classroom experience that is energized and exciting. EXPERTS IN TEACHING WORKING EXECUTIVES AND MANAGERS Teaching working executives and managers requires a specialized approach that acknowledges and builds upon the skills and experience every participant brings to the table. The faculty in our program have extensive teaching experience, not only in two of North America’s most respected Executive MBA programs, but also in our highly-acclaimed non-degree executive development programs. In short, our faculty are experts in executive education. EXTENSIVE BUSINESS EXPERIENCE In addition to their exceptional academic credentials, the program faculty has extensive business and consulting experience with some of the world’s leading organizations. This allows them to augment class material with relevant, real-world examples. They are widely seen as authorities in their areas of expertise, and their research and expert commentaries are often featured in the North American business press. COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS The faculty in the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program is committed to your success, both academically and in your career. For that reason, you will find them easily accessible by e-mail and telephone to answer questions and provide assistance outside of class time. The CornellQueen’s learning model fosters close working relationships between faculty and participants.

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DR. SANJEEV BHOJRAJ

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ing

Sanjeev Bhojraj’s research interests are in the areas of discretionary disclosure of information by firms, corporate governance mechanisms, stock valuation and international ing and analysis. His teaching interests encom financial ing and financial statement analysis. He received the Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and the Clifford H. Whitcomb Faculty Fellowship, both in 2001, and the Executive MBA Globe Award for Teaching Excellence in 2003. In addition, he received outstanding faculty recognition in the 2003 edition of BusinessWeek’s Guide to The Best Business Schools. He is certified as a Chartered ant and a Cost ant. DR. MARC BUSCH

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Global Economy and International Business

Marc Busch is a professor of International Business at Georgetown University. He received his PhD from Columbia University, and was previously an Associate Professor at Queen’s School of Business and Harvard University. An authority on international trade policy and law, Marc is the author of the book Trade Warriors and numerous articles in top academic journals. He is an award-winning teacher and highly sought-after consultant. His clients include Bell Canada Enterprises, Booz Allen Hamilton, Conference Board of Canada, Fidelity Management & Research, Health Canada, International CentreforTradeandSustainable Development, McKinsey, Monitor, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, and the Trade Law Division of the Department of International Trade Canada, on whose behalf he addressed a NAFTA Article 2022 on dispute settlement.

DR. TINA DACIN

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Strategy & Organizations

| QUEEN’S | Marketing

DR. JAY HANDELMAN

Jay Handelman is an Associate Professor of Marketing and former Director of the Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility. He has conducted extensive research into the ways in which marketers integrate emotional, cultural, and social responsibility dimensions into their traditional marketing strategies, and the ways in which these strategies benefit the organization. He has also examined tactics used by consumer activists and boycotters as they target the marketing efforts of corporations. His work has been published in the Journal of Marketing, the Journal of Retailing, and the Journal of Business Research, among others.

DR. ORI HEFFETZ

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DR. JUSTIN JOHNSON

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Tina Dacin, a Queen’s School of Business Distinguished Faculty Fellow, specializes in the areas of management of strategic alliances and business networks, specifically on the topics of partner selection and partner collaboration. Prior to ing Queen’s, she spent nine years at Texas A&M University, where she was recognized for both research and teaching excellence. She has consulted with companies in many industries, and has published in and serves on the editorial boards of leading journals.

DR. JAMES DETERT

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Management & Organizations

James Detert received his MA in sociology and PhD in organizational behaviour from Harvard University. He also holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota and a BBA from the University of Wisconsin. He is an authority in organizational behaviour with a special interest in the areas of leadership and ethical decisionmaking. His research has been published in a number of prestigious academic journals, including the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Operations Management, and Harvard Business Review. He has also consulted extensively across a variety of high-technology and service-oriented industries, as well as public sector institutions. MR. SHAI DUBEY

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Business Law & Negotiations

Shai Dubey is Director of Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA and a corporate commercial lawyer. Shai began his career as a commercial pilot and has been an aviation consultant. A graduate of Queen’s Faculty of Law, Shai practiced law at several major Toronto Bay Street firms. He left private practice to become the Chief Operating Officer of Quicklaw Inc., a world leader in electronic legal research. He returned to private practice after Quicklaw was sold. He has been retained by many organizations to advise on corporate governance issues. Shai is also a lawyer with the legal branch (JAG) of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve.

DR. YANIV GRINSTEIN

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Corporate Finance & Governance

Yaniv Grinstein’s research and teaching interests are in corporate finance and corporate governance. He was recently working at the Securities and Exchange Commission as a Visiting Academic Scholar, continuing his research efforts in these areas. His current projects involve an analysis of the effect of the new governance rules in the U.S. on corporate value, an examination of executive compensation in U.S. corporations, and a look at the role of corporate boards in monitoring firms. He has published in several journals, including the Journal of Finance and the Journal of Financial Economics. His research has been widely cited in major newspapers such as The Economist, Financial Times, Newsweek, New York Times, LA Times, and Forbes magazine.

Economics

Ori Heffetz’s interests lie in the social and cultural aspects of economic behaviour. He has explored phenomena such as conspicuous consumption, where consumers purchase visible goods in their attempts to their wealth and gain social status. He is similarly interested in the use of consumption as a language to convey meaning and in its relationship to fashion and ments. He has worked with participants in both Executive and full-time MBA programs at Cornell. His dissertation was featured in the New York Times and in the Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz. He has traveled extensively in developing countries, studying problems at the crossroads of economics, society, and culture.

Economics

Justin Johnson received his PhD in Economics at MIT and his BA in mathematics from the University of Florida. He is an award-winning teacher and researcher. His research focuses primarily on applied theoretical microeconomic issues related to strategy and industrial organization. He has served as a reviewer for numerous academic journals and has made presentations at universities and business schools across the United States.

DR. GEORGE ANDREW KAROLYI

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Finance and Global Business

Andrew Karolyi is the Alumni Chair in Asset Management at the Johnson School at Cornell University. He is an internationally known scholar in the area of investment management, with a specialization in the study of international financial markets. His work has been published extensively in journals of economics and finance, and he has written several books. He is often quoted in the media including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, BusinessWeek, Financial Times and Forbes. He has won numerous awards for research and teaching. Professor Karolyi worked for several years at the Bank of Canada, and earned his MBA and PhD degrees at the University of Chicago. DR. ELIZABETH MANNIX

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Management

Elizabeth Mannix’s research and teaching interests include effective performance in managerial teams, diversity in organizations and teams, power and alliances, negotiation and conflict, and organizational change and renewal. Her work has been widely published in a variety of journals and she is the co-editor of the book series Research on Managing Groups and Teams, now in its 10th volume. Professor Mannix is also the Director of the Institute for the Social Sciences, established in 2004 at Cornell. She is the winner of the inaugural EMBA Globe Award for Excellence in teaching.

DR. JIM MCKEEN

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Information Technology

Jim McKeen is a recognized authority on IT strategy. Among the premier researchers and educators in the field, he facilitates the networking of senior executives in the information technology sector through two well-known industry forums. He has extensive international experience, having taught at universities in the U.K., , and the U.S. As former Director of The Monieson Centre at Queen’s School of Business, he directed a number of research projects focused on knowledge-based enterprises. His latest book, Making IT Happen, is a must-read for senior IT executives. His clients include Sears, Equifax Inc., TD Canada Trust, IBM, Public Works Canada, and Land O’ Lakes.

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FACULTY TEAM MR. JOHN MOORE

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Financial ing

John Moore is an experienced executive educator who is highly regarded in the ing profession. He is the author of five ing textbooks. He has conducted executive development seminars on financial tools for senior managers at Alcan, DuPont, Canon, Mitel, Shoppers Drug Mart, New Brunswick Power Corporation, Mountain Equipment Co-op, and Canada Post. He also works with of senior management teams to integrate financial ing concepts into strategic planning. He is a sixtime winner of the MBA Teaching Excellence Award from Queen’s University, a recipient of the Silver Medal from CMA Canada and a Fellow of the Society of Management ants of Canada.

DR. ELSPETH MURRAY

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Strategy & New Ventures

DR. BO PAZDERKA

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Bo Pazderka is an economist with expertise in the economics of research and development, the multinational pharmaceutical industry, health economics, and the transition of the former centrally-planned economies of Central and Eastern Europe to free-market systems. He has worked at universities in countries around the world, including , Australia, the U.K., and Slovakia. He served on the Board of Directors of Hôtel Dieu Hospital in Kingston, and was for many years a member of its Ethics Committee. He is co-author of several books, including It’s No Gamble: The Economic and Social Benefits of Stock Markets; Approaches to an International Comparison of R&D Expenditures; and Microeconomics: The Canadian Context. DR. DOUGLAS REID

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Elspeth Murray is the Associate Dean of MBA Programs at Queen’s School of Business. As well, she leads the School’s new venture-related activities, including the Dare to Dream Internship Program, designed to kick-start graduates’ entrepreneurial ventures, and the TriColour Venture Fund, a student-led, early-stage investment fund. The New Venture Management course that she developed has been recognized by BusinessWeek as one of the world’s top 10 Executive MBA courses. In 2002, she co-authored Fast Forward: Organizational Change in 100 Days with Dr. Peter Richardson. She is also a Director of Parteq, the commercialization organization for Queen’s University. Her clients include Auditor General of Canada, BMW Canada, GlaxoSmithKline,WinnipegCommodity Exchange, Ontario Realty Corporation, Bank of Canada, and The Co-operators. DR. SHAWNA O’GRADY

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Strategic HR Management & International Business

Shawna O’Grady is an authority on team building, human resource management, and the cross-cultural aspects of international business. She is an experienced team facilitator who is in high demand for her original approach to team building. She is also the author of Border Crossings – Doing Business in the U.S., an award-winning book on international business. Her clients include Microsoft, MDS, Mattel, Shoppers Drug Mart, Enbridge Consumers Gas, Industry Canada, BMW, Novo Nordisk, Oracle, Xerox, Bell Canada, GlaxoSmithKline, Ministry of Finance, Canada Post Corporation and TD Canada Trust.

Managerial Economics

Alliances & Strategic Management

Douglas Reid is an authority on corporate strategy, and has been widely quoted in the media. As a researcher, Dr. Reid specializes in studying inter-company alliance dynamics and large alliance evolution. Prior to ing Queen’s School of Business, he was vice president at Burson-Marsteller, an international consulting firm. He recently concluded six years of service as a director of Candela Energy, and is an active advisor to several companies including Bell Canada, Canada Post, Shoppers Drug Mart and Royal and Sun Alliance.

DR. PETER RICHARDSON

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Strategic Management

Peter Richardson teaches strategy courses on the Executive MBA programs and on a number of the School’s one- and three-week executive development programs. During his years at Queen’s, Peter has authored over 75 papers and case studies on strategic management. Together with Dr. Elspeth Murray, Peter has written Fast Forward: Organizational Change in 100 Days, along with an accompanying practitioner guide. A previous book, Cost Containment: The Ultimate Strategic Advantage, remains one of the few books to be written on cost improvement. Peter consults widely with both public- and private-sector organizations including BHP Billiton, Alcoa, CIBC Mellon, the Supreme Court of Canada, the Auditor General of Canada, and Natural Resources Canada, working closely with senior executives on strategy development and deployment.

DR. LAWRENCE W. ROBINSON

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Operations Management

Lawrence Robinson’s research focuses on problems of operating in an uncertain environment; in particular, on developing practical heuristic policies that perform well and can be easily calculated. His research interests range from inventory management to booking limits for discount fare airline engers, to scheduling doctor’s appointments. He actively consults with companies in many industries and he has published in a variety of journals, including Operations Research, Management Science, IIE Transactions, and the European Journal of Operational Research. He has been a Mobil Scholar, and has been recognized by BusinessWeek as one of the top teachers at the Johnson School.

DR. DOUGLAS M. STAYMAN

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Marketing

Douglas Stayman is an Associate Dean at the Johnson School. His teaching and research has focused on the study of emotional responses to advertising and the role of affect in decision-making. His work has involved methodological and measurement issues in studying emotions. He is also interested in theoretical s of the effects of emotions on people’s preferences. His research has been ed by grants from the Ogilvy Center for Research and Development, the Marketing Science Institute, and the American Academy of Advertising.

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DR. ROBERT SWIERINGA

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Corporate Governance

Robert Swieringa is the former Dean of the Johnson School at Cornell. His primary areas of expertise are corporate financial reporting, corporate governance, and behavioural ing. He has been a member of the ing faculty at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Yale School of Management, and was a visiting scholar at Harvard Business School. He has also served as a member of the Financial ing Standards Board (FASB) from 1986 to 1996, and is a member of the Board of Directors of General Electric. An outstanding teacher and lecturer, Professor Swieringa won the Justice Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching at Cornell and has received numerous awards and honors in recognition of his scholarly and professional work.

DR. DANIEL SZPIRO

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Managerial ing & Control

Danny Szpiro is an award-winning teacher and expert on financial management, including capital budgeting, post-investment review, and the Balanced Scorecard. He has taught in many graduate and executive degree programs and, prior to teaching, spent nine years in sales, logistics, financial management, and other international activities in the consumer electronics industry. He has published on the topic of integrating capital budgeting and corporate strategy, and his guides on the use of the case method have been adopted by universities around the world. His numerous credits include CMA Teacher of the Year at Concordia University and contributing author to the Society of Management ants CMA Entrance Study Guide.

DR. L. JOSEPH THOMAS

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Manufacturing

Joseph Thomas is Dean of the Johnson School at Cornell University and specializes in operations management. His teaching interests are supplychain integration, manufacturing strategy, production and quantitative analysis. His publications have dealt with manufacturing management, forecasting, work-sharing systems, and the effect of marketing decisions on production planning. He has consulted for and been involved in management education programs for several companies. His current research interests involve models for managing complex production-distribution systems and the ways in which these can be implemented effectively, considering the way people respond to different forms of work organization. He is a two-time winner of the Russell Distinguished Teaching Award, for 1995 and 2000.

DR. ROHIT VERMA

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Operations

Rohit Verma is an Associate Professor of Service Operations Management at the Cornell School of Hotel istration. He has a wealth of experience in teaching MBA and executive development classes in the U.S., Europe, Australia and India. His research interests include new product/service design, quality management and process improvement, supplier selection strategies, and operations/marketing interrelated issues. He has published more than 40 articles in prestigious journals and has received several research and teaching awards. His research has been sponsored by organizations such as the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), U.S. Forest Service, Marketing Science Institute, and various corporations including CSFB, First Chicago, NCR Knowledge Lab, Siemens, Mead Johnson and Kimberley Clark.

MR. KEN WONG

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Marketing Strategy

Ken Wong is one of Canada’s most frequently quoted business professors. He has worked with the Strategic Planning Institute at Harvard University and the Conference Board of Canada, and writes a monthly column for Strategy and periodically for Marketing and the National Post. He is a 2006 inductee into the Canadian Marketing Hall of Legends and past winner of the National Post’s Leaders In Management Education award. He regularly judges “Canada’s Best Managed Companies” and other competitions, addresses and consults with corporations around the world, and sits on a number of advisory/ directorship boards. His clients include Microsoft, Equifax, Manulife, Hoffman-La Roche, Bell, TD Canada Trust, Tim Hortons, and federal/provincial governments.

DR. ROGER WRIGHT

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Business Decision Models

Roger Wright is a former Director of Queen’s National Executive MBA. He has lectured internationally on production and operations management, has been responsible for the design, start-up, and management of several new manufacturing ventures, and has owned and operated a management consulting firm. He is author of several articles on solid fuel combustion efficiency, energy efficiency, and transportation safety, as well as management-related articles in Naval Logistics Quarterly and Canadian Journal of Higher Education. He has won teaching excellence awards at the University of Prince Edward Island, the Royal Military College of Canada, and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).

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APPLICATION PROCESS Your Application Advisor will work with you to ensure that your application is not only complete, but presents you and your qualifications in the best possible light.

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Application Procedure

We recognize that individuals have unique

Applications for ission to the program must include:

strengths and experiences, and these will be given consideration in the ission decision. Among the criteria considered are: 1. Your Management Experience 2. Letters of Reference 3. Your Previous Academic Experience 4. A Personal Interview

Application Advisors Application Advisors will work with you through every step of the application process. They will offer a preliminary assessment of your qualifications and suggest helpful ways to strengthen your résumé and cover letter. To speak with an Application Advisor, call toll-free 1.888.EXEC MBA (1.888.393.2622).

Information Sessions Information sessions provide an opportunity to learn more about the program and the videoconference learning technology. They also provide the opportunity to speak with the Program Director, a Professor or an Application Advisor. Program alumni and current participants often attend these sessions and can provide first-hand s of the program. For dates and times, please call toll-free 1.888.EXEC MBA (1.888.393.2622). Information session dates are also available on our website at www.cqemba.com.

1. Application Form: Application forms can be completed online or ed from our website at www.cqemba.com, or simply call an Application Advisor at 1.888.EXEC MBA (1.888.393.2622). 2. Cover Letter: A cover letter that outlines current responsibilities and assignments, career accomplishments, reasons for applying to Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA, and professional and personal goals and plans.

CORNELL-QUEEN’S EXECUTIVE MBA

Dr. Elspeth Murray

Mr. Shai Dubey

Associate Dean MBA Programs

Program Director Canada

Mr. Brian Marchant

Mr. Gary Scott

Director Team and Personal Coaching

Director Operations

Dr. Daniel Szpiro Program Director U.S.A.

3. Résumé: A current résumé that includes academic experience, work experience, hips in professional associations, and volunteer and community activities. 4. Two References: You are required to submit an evaluation form completed by your immediate supervisor, and an evaluation form completed by a colleague. The evaluation forms can be ed from our website at www.cqemba.com. Please note that evaluators must send these forms directly to Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA issions Committee. 5. Official Transcripts: A certified transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended, sent by the Registrar of that institution to Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA issions Committee. There is no application fee for CornellQueen’s Executive MBA. ission to the program is competitive. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as space is limited. Applications are reviewed immediately upon receipt of completed files and ission decisions are rendered as soon as reference checks are completed.

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PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

“ We encourage anyone interested in learning more about Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA to us directly at 1.888.EXEC MBA.” Shai Dubey Program Director, Canada

ISSIONS COMMITTEE Please send all application materials to: Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA, issions Committee Queen’s School of Business Goodes Hall Queen’s University Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6 We hold all application materials in complete confidence.

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FEE

The fee for Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA is an all-inclusive fee covering: • Tuition • Books and all learning materials • All software required for the program and in-house technical • Meals and accommodation during the residential sessions held at Queen’s and Cornell • Up to $4,000 per person for travel and accommodation expenses relating to the Global Business Project An initial deposit of $2,000 is required. The balance is paid in four installments during the program. FOR COMPLETE DETAILS ON FEES AND A FEE SCHEDULE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CQEMBA.COM

Personal Income Tax Treatment of Tuition Fees Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA participants who pay all or part of the program fee personally are eligible to claim a tuition tax credit. Typically, tax savings are equivalent to approximately 25% of the eligible tuition fee. For more information, ask a professional income tax advisor to give you an assessment of the full impact of fees on your personal income tax situation.

FINANCING RRSP WITHDRAWALS You and your spouse may be eligible to make tax-free withdrawals from your RRSPs of up to $20,000 each over two years to help fund your education. Please your income tax advisor for details. CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP Sponsoring an employee in CornellQueen’s Executive MBA is a wise and costeffective business decision for organizations, since they will be adding to the skill-set of their most promising managers. To help you seek from your organization, we have created a able brochure entitled Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA – The Case for Sponsorship. Please visit our website at www.cqemba.com or the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program office for full details.

ROYAL BANK LOAN You may qualify for financing with RBC Royal Bank. While in the program you pay only the interest, at the preferred rate of RBC prime plus 1%. The repayment period is up to 15 years upon graduation with a negotiable interest rate. WHY SHOULD YOU SECURE PRE-APPROVAL? Tuition loan pre-approval will save you time. While credit approval does not guarantee acceptance into Queen’s, your financial application, submitted at the same time as your Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA application, will give you a head start and ultimately, peace of mind. LOAN APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Printable loan application forms may be ed from our website at www.cqemba.com. They can be found in the Financing section. Or, simply call an Application Advisor at 1.888.393.2622 and a loan application will be e-mailed to you.

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