Canada's B-schools to show case their MBA programmes in Bengaluru

Canada’s leading business schools are set to visit Bengaluru on November 25 to show case their MBA programmes and attract Indian students.

“The MBA showcase tour will provide an excellent opportunity for young professionals, entrepreneurs and students aspiring for a foreign management degree. It will enable them to meet with representatives of Canadian institutions and learn about Canadian MBA programs,” the Canada High Commission said, announcing the date of the tour.

The delegates representing Canada’s elite MBA programs as well as representatives from the High Commission of Canada in India will be available to interact with the MBA aspirants.

“It will enable them to meet with representatives of Canadian institutions and learn about Canadian MBA programs. Over the course of this event, attendees can take part in interactive sessions on a range of subjects such as admissions, visa procedures, and career opportunities,” the High Commission added.

To participate in the event, candidates are required to register at http://icbc.org.in/edu-canada-canadian-mba-showcase-tour-2016/ or send an email to mba@icbc.org.in.

“Participation is free but registration is mandatory,” the High Commission said. The visit of the Canadian B-schools is part of their multi-city MBA Showcase Tour which began in from Delhi and has already covered Kolkata, Chandigarh and Mumbai.

“This is the third edition of the only Canadian MBA fair organised by the High Commission of Canada in India in association with the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC),” the High Commission said.

The institutions to be participating in MBA showcase programme include University of Alberta (Alberta School of Business), York University (Schulich School Of Business), Carleton University (Sprott School Of Business), Concordia University (John Molson School Of Business), Lakehead University, Saint Mary's University (Sobey School Of Business), Ryerson University (Ted Rogers School Of Management), McMaster University (DeGroote School Of Business), University of Manitoba (Asper School Of Business) and Thompson Rivers University

Canada has been one of the most favourite destination for Indian students aspiring to get a foreign degree in various higher education programmes.

“Indian students are increasingly seeing Canada as a destination for a high-quality education at an affordable cost, in a safe, welcoming and multicultural environment,” the High Commission said.

Over 25,000 study permits were issued to young Indians in 2014. “This is a six-fold increase from 2005 and represents the attractiveness of Canada as a study destination for young Indians. Canada has been receiving record numbers of study permit applications in 2016,” it added.