Professional Development

Industry Engagement

From career-related courses and professional development seminars to industry sponsored case challenges and networking events, you will benefit from the MMASc Applied Science integrated suite of career- focused programming.

During the academic terms we weave in case challenges where you will work collaboratively on assignments with our industry partners such as major pharmaceutical companies, world-wide marketing communication agencies and community health networks including London Health Sciences Centre. This past year the winning teams for December Ogilvy Health Case Challenge were treated to a day at the impressive WPP campus in downtown Toronto.

We also plan for industry integration during the academic year, such as consulting projects, project management assignments in the community, integrating operatioins management learning with potential plant tours, industry guest speakers and other events.

Career Management Seminar Series

A cross section of topics include:
  • Professional Career management
  • Personal Value Proposition and Self-Marketing Strategies
  • Creating Professional Aplication Materials
  • Networking, In-Person and Virtually
  • The Art of Interviewing
  • Professionalism in the workplace
  • Workplace Health and Safety

Job Search Support

With guidance from dedicated program personnel, students research and pursue work term opportunities that align with your interests and desired career paths, negotiate professional and learning outcomes with employers and navigate your learning in a real-world corporate context.

Job descriptions for experiential learning opportunities vary from year to year, as do the organizations that have work terms available.