Scotiabank Supports Aboriginal Graduate Business Education

On February 22, 2006, the University of Saskatchewan announced a $250,000 gift from Scotiabank that would be used to support graduate Aboriginal programming in the Edwards School of Business.  This gift was given as part of the University of Saskatchewan's Thinking the World of our Future campaign - a highly successful campaign that has engaged our friends and supporters from across the country and, indeed, from around the world. 

Scotiabank MBA Bridging Program

The Scotiabank MBA Bridging Program is designed to encourage the next generation of Aboriginal business leaders to consider upgrading their skills with an Edwards MBA from the U of S.   

The Scotiabank MBA Bridging Initiative aims to assist potential MBA candidates who may come from a variety of post-secondary education backgrounds whose current work experience puts them in management roles.  Whether you have a Native Studies degree, an Education degree or a Political Science degree, the Scotiabank MBA Bridging Initiative will introduce you to our business school environment.  Potential MBA candidates will become familiar will the Edwards MBA program.

The Initiative

In our final year of the Scotiabank gift we will be offering a 2 ½ day in-house session that provides advanced GMAT Preparation, an introduction to the Edwards MBA Program, and networking opportunities with current MBA students and alumni.

Scotiabank Bridging program will be modified from it's original 5 day format to a one weekend event beginning Friday evening ending Sunday afternoon March 16, 17 and 18, 2011.  The program will include:

• GMAT Preparation (up to 20 hours) includes all course material
• Access to additional 8 weeks of unlimited phone and email support after the 2.5 day weekend commitment
• MBA Overview
• MBA Staff/Faculty/Current Students and Alumni Networking opportunities

The participants accepted will be fully sponsored. 

The next program will be offered:

March 16,17& 18, 2012

KW Nasser Centre 256 3rd Avenue S, Saskatoon SK 
Friday, Feb. 11: 6:00pm-10:00pm (supper will be provided)
Saturday and Sunday Feb. 12-13: 9:00am - 5:00pm (health breaks and lunch will provided)

Other GMAT Preparation Options

We are happy to discuss other ways we might assist you to complete your GMAT admission requirement if you are unable to attend this program.  Please contact us to discuss your options.

Scotiabank Aboriginal Business Education Award

This academic year the Scotiabank's contribution to the U of S will include an additional $10,000 scholarship for an Aboriginal graduate student accepted in the Edwards MBA program.  Two (2) $10,000 scholarships will be awarded in the 2011-12 academic year. Learn More! 

Contact

Lois Standing
Director, Rawlco Resource Center
Edwards School of Business
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306.966.1307 Fax: 306.966.2515
standing@edwards.usask.ca