Employer Involvement

How do employers benefit from Dalhousie’s Corporate Residency MBA?

Employers can strengthen their organization by hiring and retaining superior talent from Dalhousie’s Corporate Residency MBA program. By becoming an Employer Partner, your organization will take advantage of:

• Pre-screened candidates. Through the Dalhousie admissions and interview process, our students are admitted according to employability and the needs of our Employer Partners.
• A diverse talent pool. Our students are welcomed into the program as new graduates with various undergraduate degrees, including Commerce, Sciences, Arts and Engineering. Each candidate offers a unique educational background and various skills that will surely benefit your organization.
• Promoting your brand on campus. Dalhousie’s Corporate Residency MBA program engages employers beyond the job posting by inviting you to participate in career development opportunities such as in-class case studies, networking events, interview competitions and more.

The Corporate Residency component

After students complete the full-time, 6-month academic program they then head into an 8-month internship from January to August. Our award-winning, innovative program model has been developed in consultation with Canada’s leading employers.

Candidates strategically pursue residency opportunities that are in line with their career interests. Areas of concentration include Finance, Marketing, International Business, and Business-Government. 

Compensations for Corporate Residency MBA students range from $18–$25 per hour (based on background, education and experience). Besides advancing their professional skills and experience, the unique internship component also provides Corporate Residency MBA students the opportunity to solidify their education by applying their practical work experience to their academic program during their final 8-months on campus.

Become an Employer Partner

The Corporate Residency MBA program will host a Recruitment Day on Thursday, September 6, 2012, where employers will have access to the entire pool of MBA candidates. Join our growing list of prestigious Employer Partners and gain access to the next generation of leaders. Contact Ayse Dai-Gammon, Employer Development Manager at 902.494.4583 or ayse.gammon@dal.ca