Unlock global opportunities with the Ivey Executive MBA program. Our curriculum and international experiences combine to immerse participants in the global business landscape, equipping you to address challenges worldwide and expand your professional network.
Curriculum with Global Perspective
Ivey modules are crafted in a global environment with cases focusing on business problems across the world. Global Environment of Business and International Business courses are embedded into the program curriculum.
Discovery Expedition
Often referred to as a highlight of the EMBA experience, the Discovery Expedition brings participants to either Chile or Vietnam in Term 3 to experience international business practices and operations first-hand. Chile and Vietnam offer an introduction to emerging economies and invite students to explore risks and opportunities across various industries. The trip is centered around a capstone project where project teams engage with local businesses to establish a strategic business plan to grow globally. Participants will engage with leading global business professionals, hear from guest speakers, participate in site visits, and explore the local culture. This experience allows participants to put themes of the third term into practice in a real and tangible way. Watch a recap video of Vietnam 2023.
*Locations are subject to change
IPADE Executive MBA International Week in Mexico City (Optional)
Ivey Executive MBA participants and alumni have the option to participate in the IPADE Executive MBA International Week in Mexico City each year. This trip brings together a group of executives and business leaders from Executive MBA programs across North and South America and Europe as they gather to share experiences and knowledge, enrich management practices, and discover new business models to help people lift themselves out of poverty and create wealth in a sustainable way. This is a great opportunity to develop a network of global contacts and to continue to learn about a topic that impacts all areas of business. The week includes cultural and social events as well as site visits to Mexican companies.
Executive MBA Perspective- Global Experiences Blogs
Discovery Expedition to Vietnam
Graeme Wilkes, EMBA ’23, details his experience on the discovery expedition to Vietnam in this blog post. He covers background on the trip itself, his personal highlights, and the benefits to the Executive MBA journey.
Discover International Business in Vietnam
Ivey's EMBA participants explored international business in Vietnam, tackling issues like salinity affecting rice production. They learned about the importance of relationships in Vietnamese business and the contrast with Canada. The trip fostered resilience and prompted contributions to support disadvantaged children, leaving a lasting impression on the participants.
Lessons from Brazil: From Zero Expectations to Full of Promise
In the following blog, Walter Yee, EMBA '25 candidate, shares his experience on the EMBA Discovery Expedition in Brazil, including learning from local entrepreneurs, being immersed in the culture, and thinking about the legacy he wants to leave.
Vietnam trip offers EMBA participants immersive international business opportunity
Ivey’s 2024 Executive MBA cohort recently travelled to Vietnam to hone their international business skills and learn about the country’s cultural, political, and economic landscape. More than 40 Executive MBA (EMBA) participants went on the expedition, working in learning teams to make the most of the week-long experience.
