TOP 100 NEWS.....!?!?!?!?

JMSB's MBA Program has just been ranked among the top 50 Programs in North America and in the top 100 in the world, according to the prestigious Economist Magazine. Note that JMSB is the only school in Quebec that made the top 100 and only 4 Canadian Schools made the cut. According to Alan Hochstein, the Associate Dean, "it's the students who make the school, and it is they who are world class."
Check out these two links from the economist

the 1st one talks about top MBA programs in North American
http://www.economist.com/whichmba/2010/north-america-ranking

the 2nd talks about the JMSB details and its international ranking
http://www.economist.com/whichmba/2010/concordia-university-john-molson-school-of-business

Until next time...

Your Friendly Blogger,

Jon

GDBA Elections....!?!?!?!?!

It’s been a very interesting week attending your classes and getting to meet you all. I can already tell it’s going to be fun year.

The GDBA/GCBA student association is starting up again, and they are searching for people interested in joining. There are currently 3 positions available: VP finance, VP Academic, and VP Admin & Finance. This is an amazing opportunity to get involved with the program, help plan student social event, network with other student associations, and most of all have fun. It even looks great on a CV!

Interested applicants should contact Meg at m_labban@jmsb.concordia.ca

Until next time...

Your friendly bloger,

Jon

WELCOME TO THE GDBA...!!!

Welcome and congratulations on your admissions to the GDBA or GCBA program!

The GDBA/GCBA Blog has been created especially for you in order to make your learning experience more informative and enjoyable. Each week the GDBA Blog will be updated with interesting information. I expect to be sitting in some of your classes to meet you personally and I can be reached via FirstClass if you want to talk to me to add stuff to the blog.

The Blog may also contain comments from the professors and from Alan Hochstein, the Program Director from time to time. Please note that all of the material for the course is discussed in the class with the professor. The blog is an additional add-on to keep you close to the Program outside of class time. It will not contain information needed for the course. I welcome you all too please Subscribe to the GDBD/GCBA Blog and also to submit your feedback and comments.

I would like to wish you all the best of luck with the upcoming semester and I look forward to meeting you all.

Until next time...
Your friendly blogger,

Jon

Shave to Save....!?!?!?!

The shave to save is a magnificent event designed to help raise awareness and funds for cancer research. In essence, the event involves individuals fundraising money in exchange for shaving their heads. I am proud to announce that the GDBA’s own Jessica Schwartz has taken the initiative and on May 3rd she will shave her head for this righteous cause. However, Jessica still needs some help and would greatly appreciate any donations. If you would like to support Jessica you can contact me (jo_gold@jmsb.concordia.ca) and I will arrange accordingly. (Tax receipts available for donations over 20$)

I want to personally congratulate Jessica on her progress so far, and also wish her the best of luck on achieving her goal.

I would also like to wish the rest of the GDBA student body the best of luck on the upcoming exam period. I know it has been a long road for many of you but its nearly over, and summer is just around the corner!

Until next time,

Your Friendly blogger

Jon

App Video...!?!?!

I hope you all enjoyed your long weekend and you’re well rested. It’s close to the end of the semester and I wanted to wish you all the best of luck on your upcoming exams! I know this has been a tough semester for many of you but it’s almost over.

In other news, Alan and I have completed the GDBA I-phone commercial and we are very pleased with how it turned out. Please check it out by clicking here. Let me know what you think.

Until next time

Your friendly blogger,

Jon

Bowling Cancelled...

Unfortunately bowling will be cancelled this evening. Stay tuned to the blog for other events.

Until next time

Your friendly blogger,

Jon

Bowling Night.......!?!?!?!

The GDBSA is organizing a bowling night for Wednesday, March 24th at 8:15 pm. Join everyone after Corporate Governance to go to Sharkx (in the Faubourg) for a few rounds of bowling. Cost for admission is 20$, and that will get you two rounds of bowling and a beer. The GDBSA needs to collect the money prior to the event so the payment deadline will be on Tuesday, March 23rd. If you have any questions regarding the event or if you wish to confirm your attendance you contact me (in class or through email) or any of the other GDBSA members (Rabia, Kaitlin, Pat, or Ian). I hope to see you all there!

For those of you who have not been able to access the GDBA conference folder on first class please email firstclasshelp@concordia.ca . It is extremely important that all students have access to this folder.

Until next time

Your friendly blogger,

Jon

Revised Course Schedule for next year...!?!?!

I was just sent the new revised course schedule for next years classes. Click on the picture below to take a look.

Until next time

Your friendly blogger,

Jon

Exam Schedule & Registration....!?!?!

Please note that you may send Javier Lee for your request to register for summer 2010 courses as of Wednesday, March 17th; and for fall 2010 and winter 2011 courses you may send it as of Wednesday, March 31st.

To view your Winter final exam schedule please click on the picture below.

Until next time

Your friendly blogger,

Jon

Welcome Back....!?!?!?

Welcome Back!

I hope you all enjoyed your time off school and that you were able to recharge your batteries. I also wanted to wish you the best of luck on your up coming mid-term exams. Alan Hochstein and I had our first production meeting this morning regarding the GDBA I-phone App video, and we are both very excited to begin filming. Stay tuned to the blog for more updates.

Until Next Time

Your Friendly Blogger,

Jon