Queens MBAst graduate taking queries

Hi All, I am a student of MBAst 07 batch in Queens and I am willing to help anyone who has any questions/queries regarding the application procedure for the program or the program as a whole. Regards, KC

Hi All,

I am a student of MBAst 07 batch in Queens and I am willing to help anyone who has any questions/queries regarding the application procedure for the program or the program as a whole.

Regards,
KC

why does ur profile say that ur in the US? anyways, how has the experience been for u and any comments on the Canada vs US school dilemmas a lot of people face?

Hi All,

I am a student of MBAst 07 batch in Queens and I am willing to help anyone who has any questions/queries regarding the application procedure for the program or the program as a whole.

Regards,
KC
Hi All,

I am a student of MBAst 07 batch in Queens and I am willing to help anyone who has any questions/queries regarding the application procedure for the program or the program as a whole.

Regards,
KC


HI there,

I want to know how good is qeens MBA finance programme for I-banking...(pl post your profile as well)

Thankx in advance.
Azeem

Hi Guys,

I was working in US for a software company so my location shows US. I havent changed the location :)

My Brief Profile

B.E Comp from Mumbai University
Total Exp : 7 Years (4 Years in U.S, 6 months in Japan and Hungary).
GMAT score : 680

It has been 3 weeks since the course has started and we all of us are loving it and I am really happy that I have taken the decision to join Queens. The statisics of class 2007 in brief are :
MBAst Class of 2007 statistics
Class Size: 56
Average GMAT: 660
Average Work Ex: 6 Yrs
Advanced Degrees (Phd,etc): 16% of class
Nationalities represented: 15 ( Includes Canada,China,France,India,Pakistan,Lebanon,Sierra Leone,Singapore,Trinidad and Tobago,USA,New Zealand etc)
50% of the class consists of International students
Age range varies from 23 yrs to 46 years


A random profile of the MBA students
-Served on Board of Directors of Orchestra Toronto
-Won Gold Medal at intracollege shot put competition
-Holds a Phd in Anatomy and cell biology
-Is a certified Management Accountant(CMA)
-Was a radio jockey for All India Radio
-Won 2nd place at American Helicopter Society Design Competition
-Was accreditation coordinator at 2003 world weightlifting championship
-Published a case study on Fulcrum connection Business "
-Graduated #2 out of 577 Engineering grads at University
-Certified ski and snowboard instructor
-Reached Grade 10 ( Piano) of the royal conservatory of music (Canada)
-Won instruments systems and automation society (ISA) student award
-Co-wrote, codirected,and acted in amateur film called "A King's ransom"
-Is a lieutenant in the US Navy
-Climbed Toronto's CN Tower for charity
-Member of the Golden Key International society
-Holds a Phd in Neuroscience
-Speaks English, mandarin and Japanese fluently.
-A javelin throw champion at university
-Devised, introduced, and played Math games with elementary students
-1999 Pyrenees pelota championship



About the question of US and Canada schools .. it is pretty simple

If you want to work in US : Go for an US school
If you want to work in Canada : Go for Queens.

The only thing that Queens doesnt have is that it is not popular in Asia and Europe but last week our Dean Dr.David M. Saunders has informed us that Queens now has a deal with ISB and MDI and he is in process of signing deals with some of the top management colleges in China.

Hope that I have given the details you have requested. If you have any more questions please post them and I will do my best to answer them.

Regards,
KC

Hi Guys,
Hope that I have given the details you have requested. If you have any more questions please post them and I will do my best to answer them.
Regards,
KC

HI akalyanc,
I aspire to be part of queen's 2008 batch... Pl let me know about the Finance prog of Queen's ( I am intrested in I banking function, does any of the companies like G sachs, Merriyl Lynch etc hire ppl for I banking ppl from Queen's)

& are the employment prospects so bright for a Queen's student:wow:(If you want to work in Canada : Go for Queens.:wow::wow:)... and also let me know what is the total financial commitment required (tution fee+cost of living)....

Hope to hear from u soon, so that I can throw more question on you

Thankx in advance.

Azeem

Hi Azeem,

Some of the Queens Alumuni have been placed in the I-Banking sector. The thing is campus placement happens in September and by that time the finance courses would not have started so most of the students are not familiar with the Financial terms, so the campus placements are few compared to other colleges (in 2006 batch 30-40% got placed in Campus in September - this is an unofficial figure and the school would be releasing the official figures soon). But in Feb/Mar you can contact the companies directly and in canada "Queens" is highly respected so you will be having any problems in getting the interview calls and rest is ofcourse dependent on how you convert that interview into a job. From 2006 batch there are quite few who went into the I-Banking sector (I know atleast 6 people who got jobs in that sector). I want to tell you few things about employment after queens :
a. The knowledge you will be getting in the 1 Year MBA is comparable and even better than many of the top 1 yr MBA programs.
b. After the course it is not difficult to get a "JOB" but it needs some effort from your part to get the "JOB YOU LOVE" and the school extends its support to the maximum.
c. In canada "Queens" is one of hte most reputed university so everyone knows that only the top notch guys are admitted into the program and their expectations are quite high once you have the "Queens" stamp.
d. The rich alumuni of the school is a big advantage to get a job in any of the sectors.

Regards,
KC

how many of the graduates move to US after graduation? This is assuming one has work authorization there..I have seen Ivey and Rotman graduates having a strong base in US especially NYC..but I guess since Queen's class size is small, maybe comparisons are wrong?

Hi,

I think you have answered the question by yourself but just to add that most of the people who come to Queens dont have a valid US visa but there are some cases like one student got an offer from Deloitte and he is placed in Bay area, Toronto but he as Deloitte's office is in NY he might go there and work too. QSB is making its effort to increase its international placements and just FYI Infosys came last year for the campus placements. One more thing that I want to emphasize is that it is not just the placements that matter for a college but "what and how you learn" which is important while doing an MBA (this is just my personal opinion and people might have other things to say and as you know it is just with what perception you look into those arguments).

Regards,
KC

I cannot agree with you more than what u have said..a lot of people seem to choose schools based on placements - well my point is what if u don't selected by the company u desire(which is highly possible), does that mean the school failed you? no, the education you get should be the main factor.
By the way, I have admits in US as well as in Rotman - most likely going to Rotman bcos my wife will have great chances to work (since Rotman is located in the city) downtown...my employer is willing to continue by GC process while I am gone, so I had no problems making my choice to move to Toronto - want to enjoy city life with public transportation!

Hi,

I think you have answered the question by yourself but just to add that most of the people who come to Queens dont have a valid US visa but there are some cases like one student got an offer from Deloitte and he is placed in Bay area, Toronto but he as Deloitte's office is in NY he might go there and work too. QSB is making its effort to increase its international placements and just FYI Infosys came last year for the campus placements. One more thing that I want to emphasize is that it is not just the placements that matter for a college but "what and how you learn" which is important while doing an MBA (this is just my personal opinion and people might have other things to say and as you know it is just with what perception you look into those arguments).

Regards,
KC

By the way, I have admits in US as well as in Rotman - most likely going to Rotman bcos my wife will have great chances to work (since Rotman is located in the city)

Congrats Puhrince for Rotman admit

And Pl post the Rotman's reputation & placement for I banking function...

Thankx

Azeem

Congrats for your admission and hope your wife finds a job soon :))). Best of luck

Hi,
I have some question regarding the queens MBA, their website list that they offer MBA in science and technology, how is it different from the MBA offered by other colleges or university. Secondly I heard that the salary offers is not all that great once you graduate. Thirdly how is your experience with the faculty and in general your unique experiences (good or/and bad) if any. Lastly a general question about the loans and how one can manage finances.

With Regards
Murali

I can speak regd salaries - its based on cost of living and other factors - the salaries u get in Canada are kind of equivalent to the salaries in US if you weigh the cost of living factors in it..for the same reasons, we can say salaries in India (in USD) are the lowest but we all know its enough for living in India...

Hi,
I have some question regarding the queens MBA, their website list that they offer MBA in science and technology, how is it different from the MBA offered by other colleges or university. Secondly I heard that the salary offers is not all that great once you graduate. Thirdly how is your experience with the faculty and in general your unique experiences (good or/and bad) if any. Lastly a general question about the loans and how one can manage finances.

With Regards
Murali

PPL I made a request a brochure for QBS' MBA Prog & what I get is MBA in Sci & tech, Is this the only full time MBA they offer:neutral:!!?? If yes then I am not even eligible to apply for this MBA:(

pl reply.

Azeem

Guys

I want to clear one misconception of MBAst program in Queens it is not MBA in Science & Tech. but it is an MBA for poeple from Science & Tech. background and it is not different from any of the 1 year MBA's (coursewise). And for the experience :
a. I was really amazed by the way we all are being treated. Just think of a scenario where in all the lecture presentations are on your desk before the lecture starts.
b. All the text books and course binders are on your desk in team room before the start.
c. All the profs are excellent and just go through the bio of all profs that is available on Queens site you will know why I am going ga-ga about it.
d. The Admin staff is tooooooooooo cooooooooooooooool .. I cannot compare it with any of the admin staffs that I have interacted.

I am not just saying becoz I am from Queens but just to let you know that as of know all of my experiences were positive.

And as per the salaries u cannot compare CAD to USD as puhrince has rightly said. And for the placements just read the post I have posted 3-4 days back.

Azeem can you please let me know why you are not eligible for the course .. can u give me the details .. I can talk to the Adcom about ur case (if you are interested).

Regards,
KC

Hi KC,
Wanted to ask you some more questions. Especially about financing ones MBA, about getting loans once you are admitted. I know its bit early for me to think about these, but I would like to hear from you on this. Also I would like to know specialises at which Queens is known for. And thanks for taking time out to answer my questions.

With Regards
Murali

Guys
a. I was really amazed by the way we all are being treated. Just think of a scenario where in all the lecture presentations are on your desk before the lecture starts.
b. All the text books and course binders are on your desk in team room before the start.
c. All the profs are excellent and just go through the bio of all profs that is available on Queens site you will know why I am going ga-ga about it.
d. The Admin staff is tooooooooooo cooooooooooooooool .. I cannot compare it with any of the admin staffs that I have interacted.
Regards,
KC

Hi KC,
Looking at your excitement we can sure make out you are having a ball out there .

Queens is sure one of the most talked about varsities of Canada, and now you testify it for us too :)

Few Qs from my side (Pardon me if I sound Karan Thapar ):
1. How do you rate Queens in comparison to other known schools like Schulich, Rotman, University of Western Ontario: Ivey, McGill University, Sauder, Alberta? In the perview of Canada alone! Here I mean both Academic and professional help the school provides.
2. What are the type of industries located around Queens, as the level of placements abroad depends lot upon that.
3. Lots of talks about Canada going, for it to be falling short of High Level jobs. If not dead, it is sure shrinking. Do you agree to this?
4. You chose to move from US to Canada. How profitable do you feel this decision will be in future? I mean how do you see yourself in future.
5. Now a personal Qs. I will have around 4 yrs of experience during the time of Joining. Do you think it will be little less?
6. My Calculation says ... cost of studies is around 30 - 35 lacs ... How early do you think we can break even this loan, considering we get the average salary there.
7. How easy are the loans to get? Do we need a Cosigner? I coudnt get much from this page sorry! 😞
http://business.queensu.ca/mbast/financing.htm

Sorry for so may Qs, just was required to know the exact scenario!
Guys
Azeem can you please let me know why you are not eligible for the course .. can u give me the details .. I can talk to the Adcom about ur case (if you are interested).
Regards,
KC


Hi Akalyanc,

First of all let me thank you for helping me out with such a prompt reply:thumbsup: . Well, as I said I got the brochure from QBS and in that the elegibility criteria states that you should be a gradute in eng/Sci , if not, then you sould have work exp of atleast to yrs is Sci/eng related industry ....:wow: !!!!!

If you go through my profile it clearly shows that I am from Non Sci/Eng background... or to put it diffrently I have my education & Experince In Corporate LAws, Finace & Accounting .

Here is my profile :-

Acad's :-

10th :- 53.8% -CBSE
12th (Commerce):- 70.40%- CBSE
B.com :- 70%- Badruka College of Commerce

Professinal Qualifications :-

1.Qualified Company Secretary (C.S)
2.Diploma in Comp Applications
3. NCFM Certifications in
- Capital Markets
- Depositories
- Mutual Funds (AMFI)
- Securities Market
-Derivatives
- Debt Market
4.Persently doing CFA from CFA Inst, VA, USA (not completed any level 😞 )


Work ex :-

2.5 yrs -Practising Company Secretary - Corporate Law advisory & Audit
1.0 yrs - HDFC Bank Ltd - Relationship Management & Investment advisory
2.0yrs - Manager (Merchant Banking) - Capital Markets & Issue Mgmt,
+ ER (started it recently & enjoying it) -PRESENT JOB
Extra Curricular's :- Exceptional

I request you to advise me on my elegibilty for QBS as I am quite keen in applying to QBS. Pl let me know If you need my resume as well (for the purpose of Adcom)...

Thakyou one again
Azeem

Hi KC,
The other question I had was w.r.t TOEFL exam, is it neccessary to take the TOEFL exam.

With Regards
Murali