Welcome to Your Ineō Orientation

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 Tech MBA Domestic session details. Continue to check your online schedule for room location details. Please note, your orientation schedule may be subject to change.

Tuesday, September 3

Dress Code – Business Casual

1:00 – 5:00 PM EST Tech MBA Catalyst Course

In-Person Location: Miles S. Nadal Management Centre (222 Bay St), Lecture Room 1

Diana Kawarsky: Communication and Influencing Skills

15:00 – 5:30 PM EST Program Welcome

In-Person Location: Miles S. Nadal Management Centre (222 Bay St), Lecture Room 1

5:30 – 8:00 PM EST Mentorship Program + Networking

In-Person Location: Miles S. Nadal Management Centre (222 Bay St), Lecture Room 1

 

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 

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

 

 

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