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Exemplar program profiles | Hinrich Foundation Guide to Master’s in International Business and Trade

McGill University

MBA
Montreal, Canada
Full-Time | In-Person
August
1-2 years
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McGill University's MBA program blends academic rigor with practical relevance, offering a transformative educational experience that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and global perspective to excel in dynamic business environments. Through an integrated management approach, personalized career development, experiential learning opportunities and a vibrant international community, students are empowered to become ethical leaders, innovative problem-solvers, and influential contributors to the global business landscape.

Evaluation criteria

The Hinrich Foundation Guide is informed by input from an advisory panel of academics and business leaders who have highlighted six key trade course content areas and eight program attributes necessary for a quality master's-level trade education.

Trade course content

Trade course content is critical to a quality master's education that will prepare you for success in your international business and trade career.

Based on publicly available information, this program makes available the following trade content areas:

Cross-border trade
Cross-border trade finance & accounting
Cross-border trade policy
Cross-border leadership & soft skills
Cross-border logistics & suppy chain management
Future skills for cross-border trade

Trade program attributes

Trade program attributes reflected in the Hinrich Foundation Guide highlight the critical importance of how subjects are taught and by whom.

For this program, we have determined that it reflects the following trade program attributes.

Industry engagement
Employer recruiting
Practioner professors
Employer satisfaction
Leading research
Graduate outcomes
Career services
Success in leadership development

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Key highlights

A highly personalized experience

  • The program offers a flexible curriculum structure that allows students to customize their academic journey based on their interests and goals. With a wide range of elective courses, specialized tracks, and concentrations available, students have the flexibility to design a curriculum that aligns with their career aspirations and areas of expertise.
  • Each student is assigned a dedicated Career Coach who provides one-on-one guidance and provided access to psychometric assessments tool, mentorship program with senior business leaders and tailored career resources throughout their study.

Global perspective and experiential learning

  • The program includes a 10-day international study trip in the major economic hubs of the world such as Tokyo and Singapore for company visits, field surveys and to study the challenges faced by business owners.
  • Students in their second year can choose to complete one semester at one of the 30 university partners around the world to experience the socio-economic, commercial and cultural contexts of their host country.
  • The program facilitates international internship opportunities for students interested in gaining work experience abroad. Whether through corporate internships, nonprofit organizations, or international agencies, students can apply classroom knowledge in diverse global settings, build professional networks and gain insights into international business practices.

More Information

The McGill University's MBA program page is here

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