Welcome to Your Ineō Orientation

Ineō Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students. Depending on your program (ie. Domestic/International) different dates and sessions apply for you. Please take careful note below. Dress code is included in schedules.

NOTE: Continue to check your online schedule for room location and additional details. Sessions on Aug. 29-30th  are designed specifically for international students and students who have recently moved to Canada. Please note, your orientation schedule may be subject to change.

NEW TO CANADA

Thursday, August 29

Dress Code – Business Casual

8:45 – 9:30AM EST Registration & Welcome Mixer

In-Person Location: Marketplace in Seymour Schulich Building (SSB)

Check-in at the registration table and receive your name badge!

9:30 – 12:00PM EST Orientation Sessions

In-Person Location: McEwen Auditorium in SSB

12:00 – 1:00PM EST Lunch

In-Person Location: Executive Dining Room in SSB

 

1:30 – 3:30PM EST Orientation Sessions

In-Person Location: McEwen Auditorium in SSB

 

NEW TO CANADA

Friday, August 30

Dress Code – Business Casual

9:00 – 10:00AM EST Orientation Sessions

In-Person Location: McEwen Auditorium in SSB

10:00 – 12:00PM EST Community Fair

In-Person Location: Marketplace in SSB

10:00 – 4:00PM EST Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic

In-Person Location: Schulich School of Business, Rooms W137 & W138

Registration is required. For full details and to book your SIN appointment, please click here. 

International Relations

1:00 – 3:00PM EST Campus Tours 

In-Person Location: TBA

 

 

Wednesday, September 4

Dress Code – Business Casual

4:30 – 5:00PM EST Registration

In-Person Location: SSB North Entrance

Check-in at the registration table!

5:15 – 5:45PM EST Dean’s Welcome

In-Person Location: McEwen Auditorium in SSB

Detlev Zwick, Dean, Schulich School of Business, Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing

5:45 – 6:45PM EST Alumni Panel

In-Person Location: McEwen Auditorium in SSB

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, Director, MBA Program; Associate Professor of Business and Sustainability

Panelists:

  • Carl De Souza (MBA ’02), Senior Vice President and Sector Lead, North American Financial Institutions Ratings, Morningstar DBRS
  • Dr. Eileen de Villa (MBA ’03), Medical Officer of Health, City of Toronto
  • Zeeshan Syed (MBA ‘06), Vice President Operations Transformation, Data & Automation, RBC

Click here for bios

6:45 – 8:00PM EST 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.

MBA Students, Schulich Faculty and Staff

Thursday, September 5

Dress Code – Casual Comfortable (ie. Schulich T-shirt from Welcome Package, Pants/Shorts, and Running Shoes)

9:00 – 9:15AM EST Registration

In-Person Location: SSB North Entrance

Check-in at the registration table

9:15AM – 11:15 AM EST Centre for Career Design (CCD) & Alumni Engagement

CCD Keynote: Resilience and a Growth Mindset featuring Sean Mullin

In-Person Location: McEwen Auditorium in SSB

Career Development Centre (CCD) & Advancement and Alumni Engagement

11:15 – 12:30PM EST Graduate Club Fair & Snack

In-Person Location: CIBC Marketplace in SSB

Graduate Business Council (GBC) & Student Club Representatives

12:45 – 1:00 PM EST GBC Welcome

In-Person Location: Executive Dining Room in SSB

Graduate Business Council (GBC) & Student Club Representatives

1:00 – 3:00PM EST Culture of Integrity – Experiential Engagement Session

In-Person Location: Executive Dining Room in SSB

Student Enrolment Services

3:30 PM EST Campus Tours (Optional)

In-Person Location: Second Student Center

Register here

 

Friday, September 6 – Sections A, B, C
1:15 – 3:00 PM EST Session I: Introduction to Skills for Leadership & MBA Launch

In-Person Location: McEwen Auditorium in SSB

Professor Ingo Holzinger

3:00 – 6:00 PM EST Team Case Study I: Identifying the Problem(s)

In-Person Location: Assigned Break-out Rooms, TBD

Friday, September 6 – Section J
6:00 – 7:30 PM EST Session I: Introduction to Skills for Leadership & MBA Launch

In-Person Location: W136 in SSB

Professor Ingo Holzinger

7:30 – 8:00 PM EST Dinner

In-Person Location: TBD

 

8:00 – 11:00 PM EST Team Case Study I: Identifying the Problem(s)

In-Person Location: Assigned Break-out Rooms, TBD

 

Saturday, September 7 – All Sections
10:00 – 11:30AM EST Session II: Telling a Compelling Story

In-Person Location: McEwen Auditorium in SSB

Professor Joe Fayt

11:30 – 12:30PM EST Lunch

In-Person Location: TBD

 

12:30 – 3:30PM EST  Team Case Study II: Creating Solutions

In-Person Location: Assigned Break-out Rooms, TBD

3:30 – 6:30PM EST Team Case Study III: Presenting to the Executives

In-Person Location: Assigned Break-out Rooms, TBD

 

Sunday, September 8 – All Sections
8:45 – 5:00PM EST Team Building Day

In-Person Location: McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building

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