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| Edited By: Kanchan Srivastava |Source: DNA |Updated: Sep 29, 2015, 02:28 PM IST
Your institute is amongst Canada’s top B-schools; why are you still looking for students in India?
The business community needs leaders who understand the global perspective. To provide the best possible education, we bring students from around the world to study in one place, so that they can share ideas and perspectives and develop a global point of view, not just a domestic one. We have 34 countries represented this year; India is one of them. We have found that Indian students fare very well both in and outside the classroom and are an important part of our strategy.
What is the admission procedure?
Applicants need to submit their résumés along with their undergrad transcripts, a written essay, a reflection question, a video essay, a timed written test and GMAT or GRE (waived for students who have passed the CFAIII exam) scores. Upon careful review, successful candidates are invited for an interview.
Following this, the interview files are shared with the Admission Committee and decisions are made.
What is the percentage of international and Indian students on the Rotman campus?
It varies every year; however, we hope to have 10-15% Indian students at any given time. This year 53% of our class is international.
What about the post-study work visa in Canada?
Amongst the many benefits of studying at Rotman, is the work permit for three-year programmes (one-year programmes have lesser time allotted to the work permit by the Canadian government) This allows students to settle into their post-grad jobs without the pressure of having to return home. Many alumni decide to complete the immigration process afterwards and make Canada their long-term home.
In India, many MBA schools have been facing huge vacancies over the past couple of years, suggesting a decline in interest. What is the scenario in Canada?
In Canada, interest continues to outstrip supply. Unfortunately, we can only accommodate 350 students per year; this is one of the reasons we recently increased the size of our programme—to accommodate the desire of students to study at Rotman.
