Welcome to Your JD/MBA Ineō Orientation

Domestic JD/MBA Students must attend the Ineō Orientation (September 2nd, 8th and 9th) 

Ineō Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students. Depending on your program (ie. Domestic/New to Canada) different dates and sessions apply for you. Please take careful note below. Dress codes are listed for each day.

NOTE: Ineō Orientation activities will be held in-person unless otherwise stated. Scroll down to view MBA Domestic session details. Continue to check your online schedule for room location details. Please note, your orientation schedule may be subject to change.

 

Wednesday, September 2

Dress Code – Business
4:30 – 6:30 PM ET JD/MBA Orientation

In-Person Location: Osgoode Hall Law School, Room TBD
6:30 – 9:30 PM ET Welcome Social

Hosted by the JD/MBA Students’ Association (JMSA)

 

Tuesday, September 8

Dress Code – Business
5:00 – 5:30 PM ET Registration

In-Person Location: North Entrance, SSB

Check-in at the registration table!
5:30 – 6:00 PM ET Dean’s Welcome

In-Person Location: Private Dining Room

Detlev Zwick, Dean, Schulich School of Business, Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing
6:00 – 6:30 PM ET Alumni Panel

In-Person Location: Private Dining Room

The Alumni Panel discussion presents a valuable opportunity to participate in a captivating conversation with a group of graduates. Throughout the session, these alumni share their diverse stories, including their academic journeys, experiences on campus, and reflections since graduation.

Moderated by:

Mike Valente, Associate Professor of Business and Sustainability; Director, MBA Program; Area Coordinator, Sustainability

Panelists:

Maame Fokuo Achanfuo-Yeboah (Tech MBA ’25), Project Management & Functional Consulting, Oracle HCM, Deloitte
Batool Nawab (MBA ’21), Director, Corporate Sustainability, Aviso
Carl De Souza, MBA ‘02 Senior Vice President and Sector Lead, North American Financial Institution Ratings, Morningstar DBRS
6:30 – 8:00 PM ET Dean’s Networking Reception

In-Person Location: CIBC Marketplace in SSB

Connect with other students, faculty and staff at the evening reception. Enjoy refreshments as you build your graduate network.

Wednesday, September 9

Dress Code – Casual Comfortable (ie. Schulich T-shirt from Welcome Package, Pants/Shorts, and Running Shoes)
1:30 – 2:50 PM ET Graduate Club Fair

In-Person Location: CIBC Marketplace in SSB
3:15 – 4:45 PM ET Culture of Integrity – Experiential Engagement Session

In-Person Location: Second Student Centre (Please note, this is not in the Schulich building)

Make your way to the second floor and grab a seat!

Click here or scan the QR Code for the map to the Second Student Centre:
5:00 – 6:30 PM ET Centre for Career Design (CCD)

CCD Overview

In-Person Location: Auditorium

 

Learning Outcomes Quick Guide:

 

Prepare

 

Connect

 

Motivate

Supports a sense of capability and provides students with information to be successful academically.

  • Administrative policies & practices
  • Academic honesty
  • Academic expectations

Supports a sense of connectedness and provides opportunities for students to build social networks.

  • Join student clubs
  • Participate in social events
  • Games/activities

Supports a sense of purpose and encourages goal-setting.

  • Career exploration
  • Professional development
  • Alumni stories
  • Specializations

 

Develop

 

Engage

Supports a sense of resourcefulness and provides resources and the development of interpersonal skills to build confidence.

  • Working in teams
  • Presentation skills
  • Navigating online systems & academic support services

Supports a sense of culture to instill pride and commitment to the school.

  • Identify with clear values
  • Allow for reflection
  • Familiarity with physical space (campus)
  • Student code of conduct