Developing future leaders. Exploring research that matters. Giving back to society. In 2018, our programs, faculty, and alumni continued to make a difference in these important areas. Here’s a by-the-numbers look at their progress and impact.
HBA Program
Our HBA Program attracts the best and brightest students who bring diverse academic and leadership experiences to the program. Armed with the Ivey Leadership Essentials that will set them apart in their careers, they have unlimited opportunities for success.
HBA Facts and Figures
Class of 2018
| Class Diversity | |
| Total sections | 8 |
| Students per section | 76 |
| University admission average | 84% |
| Academic disciplines represented | 49 |
| Countries of citizenship | 16 |
| Birth countries | 32 |
| Languages spoken | 32 |
| Students speaking a second language | 368 |
MSc Program
Our MSc Program builds on undergraduate experiences through two unique streams – an International Business stream to develop cross-cultural aptitude for leading in an international environment, and a Business Analytics stream focused on developing data-driven business decision-making skills.
MSc Facts and Figures
Class of 2018
MBA Program
Our streamlined one-year MBA offers an intense and integrated program focused on career success. That’s why it was again ranked best in Canada by Bloomberg Businessweek, for the fifth consecutive year.
MBA Facts and Figures
Class of 2018
| Class Diversity | |
| Languages spoken | 24 |
| Countries of citizenship | 31 |
| Birth countries | 32 |
| Average age at entry | 28 |
EMBA Program
Our EMBA Program attracts highly successful and experienced leaders across industries and professional backgrounds. In 2018, the EMBA continued to provide real-world business experiences both inside and outside the classroom, including through Global Discovery Expeditions and a new Silicon Valley trip.
EMBA Facts and Figures
Class of 2018
| Class Diversity | |
| Countries of citizenship | 9 |
| Birth countries | 13 |
| Born outside of Canada | 12% |
| Languages spoken | 13 |
PhD Program
Our PhD Program in Business Administration is a full-time research-based program designed to develop scholars and to place graduates at high quality research universities around the world. Ivey PhDs are showcased at conferences around the world, and regularly featured in top-tier academic and industry publications.
PhD Facts and Figures
Program as of 2018
Executive Education Worldwide
In 2018, we became Canada’s home for executive learning and development with the launch of The Ivey Academy. Located at Spencer Leadership Centre, The Ivey Academy offers a complete suite of programs to boost organizational performance. We also had a banner year with our Executive Education business in Asia and celebrated our 20th anniversary of Ivey in Asia.
The Ivey Academy Facts and Figures
Program as of 2018
| Participants by title | |
| President/VP | 27% |
| General Manager/Director | 29% |
| Manager | 33% |
| Other | 11% |
Executive Education - Asia Facts and Figures
Program as of 2018
| Participants by title | |
| President/VP | 8% |
| General Manager/Director | 42% |
| Manager | 47% |
| Other | 2% |
Faculty
Our faculty members continue to make their mark in research, the classroom, and the boardroom. They are a major influence on the development of future leaders and in the creation of new knowledge. In 2018, a team of Ivey researchers explored the disruptive challenges facing business and the implications for people, organizations, and society.
Faculty Facts and Figures
Chairs, Fellowships & Professorships
2018 funding awards total
| Research Groups | Institutes & Centres |
| Business, Economics, and Public Policy | Ben Graham Centre for Value Investing |
| Entrepreneurship | Building Sustainable Value |
| Finance | CPA Ontario Centre for Accounting and the Public Interest |
| General Management | Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership |
| Information Systems | International Business Institute |
| International Business | Ivey Energy Policy and Management Centre |
| Managerial Accounting and Control | Ivey International Centre for Health Innovation |
| Management Communications | Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management |
| Management Science | Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship |
| Marketing | Scotiabank Digital Banking Lab |
| Operations Management | |
| Organizational Behaviour | |
| Strategy | |
| Sustainability |
Alumni
Our alumni continue to give back to the School in many ways – both in the classroom and out in the world as trusted mentors and advisors. The Ivey Alumni Network lives up to its reputation as a thriving worldwide community of business professionals.
Alumni Facts and Figures
Countries worldwide
| Canada | |
| Ontario - GTA | 13,321 |
| Ontario - Other | 3,621 |
| British Columbia | 1,590 |
| Alberta | 1,238 |
| Quebec | 670 |
| Other | 768 |
| International | |
| U.S. in 47 states | 2,388 |
| Asia | 1,478 |
| Europe | 280 |
| Degree Breakdown | |
| HBA | 13,215 |
| MBA | 12,170 |
| EMBA | 3,299 |
| PhD | 334 |
| MSc | 284 |
Donor Roll
Like many of our peers, we have transitioned to an online Donor Roll as part of our approach to environmental sustainability and cost reduction. Our Online Donor Roll recognizes the generosity of alumni and friends who have given to Ivey. Learn more about its unique features, including the recognition of donor loyalty, giving societies and lifetime commitments of $25,000 or more.