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Welcome to Experience Schulich
The best way to learn what Schulich has to offer is to attend our in-person Open House on Saturday, November 16th from 9:30am to 1:00pm ET. Gain valuable insight into our MBA and Masters programs! You will have the opportunity to tour the Schulich space, meet and chat with the Dean, faculty, students, career coaches, alumni, and admissions representatives.
Below you will find the agenda for the event.
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Experience Schulich Agenda (click to expand)
Registration and Networking Breakfast
View details Hide detailsSeymour Schulich Building North Entrance
Check-in at the registration table, grab a coffee and network with other participants.
Welcome & Dean's Keynote Address
View details Hide detailsMcEwen Auditorium
- Welcome and Program Overview
- Lindsay Hillcoat, Executive Director, Student Services and International Relations
- Welcome and Introduction of the Dean
- Kiridaran (Giri) Kanagaretnam, Professor of Accounting; Associate Dean, Students; Ron Binns Chair in Financial Reporting, Banking and Governance
- Keynote Address
- Detlev Zwick, Dean, Professor of Marketing, Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing Strategy
Detlev Zwick, Dean
PhD, Marketing (Rhode Island); MS (Memphis); MS (Cologne, Germany)
Dean, Schulich School of Business
Associate Professor of Marketing, Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing Strategy
Detlev Zwick is Dean of the Schulich School of Business at York University, where he guides the School in its mission to develop purpose-driven leaders who aspire to make a difference in business and society.
Under Dean Zwick’s leadership, Schulich is focused on several key strategic initiatives, including delivering a world-class, transformative student learning experience, program innovation, high-impact research and positioning the School at the leading edge of the digital transformation reshaping business.
Prior to becoming Dean, Dr. Zwick served in a number of increasingly senior academic and administrative roles, including Director of Schulich’s BBA/iBBA Program and Associate Dean, Academic, during which he led the School’s rapid transition to remote online learning following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. He was also a member of the York University Senate and represented Schulich on the Senate Executive Committee.
Dean Zwick is an early pioneer in digital marketing and his research focuses on new marketing technologies and their impact on consumer behaviour. He is co-editor of the book Inside Marketing: Practices, Ideologies, Devices (Oxford University Press), and frequently provides expert commentary to the media.
Lindsay Hillcoat, Executive Director of Student Services & International Relations
MBA
Executive Director of Student Services & International Relations
Lindsay Hillcoat is the Executive Director of Student Services & International Relations at the Schulich School of Business. She is a Schulich MBA ’10, and has spent the past eleven years in a variety of admissions and international relations leadership roles within Schulich. Prior to joining Schulich, Lindsay’s early career was spent working with social entrepreneurs and in the non-profit sector here in Toronto and internationally in West Africa and South Asia.
Schulich Spotlights
View details Hide detailsSchulich Spotlight Sessions | McEwen Auditorium
Experience the expertise of our faculty, staff, alumni and current students in three dynamic Schulich Spotlight sessions. Each discussion will focus on the Schulich Experience offering unique insights from Schulich’s best.
- 10:15 – 10:30 Empowering Students through Career Design and Building Networks
- 10:30 – 10:45 Elevating Academic Excellence through Experiential Education
- 10:45 – 11:00 Get Involved: Enhance Your Student Experience
Concurrent Program Sessions
View details Hide detailsConcurrent Program Sessions with Faculty, Recruiters, Alumni and Current Students | North, West & South Wing
Experience our collaborative learning environment and hear from program directors, admission representatives and alumni. Explore program areas and specializations and meet other prospective and current students.
Program Sessions will run from 11:00AM – 1:00PM.
11:00 AM Presentation One, 11:30 AM Presentation Two (a repeat of presentation one for new room attendees), 12:00 – 1:00PM Open Q&A
| ROOM | PROGRAM |
| N105 | MAcc |
| N106 | MF |
| N107 | MHIA |
| N108 | MMgt |
| N109 | MMKG |
| W132 | MBAN/MMAI |
| W133 | MSCM |
| W136 | MREI |
| S124 | TAILORING YOUR MBA |
| S126 | MBA |
| S128 | TECH MBA |
Schulich Connection Hub
View details Hide detailsSchulich Connection Hub | CIBC Marketplace
From 11:30 – 1PM Join Staff, Faculty, and Current Students in our Connection Hub to ask your Questions and Gain Insight into Schulich’s Student Experience and School Culture.
- Graduate Recruitment & Admissions
- Learn more about the admissions and application process.
- Find out how to finance your degree.
- Sign up for a student-led building tour.
- International Relations for study permit and support services.
Student Experience Zone
- Student Enrolment Services – advising, support, onboarding, etc.
- GBC representatives & activities
- Key Clubs
- Mobility (IR)
Career and Alumni Zone:
- Connect with our career strategy team
- Network with our alumni who will share their experiences
- Learn about our strong global alumni and the opportunities available while at Schulich and post-graduation
