Ryerson MBA

The 2008 Ryerson MBA Games team celebrates winning the Queen's Cup.

Competing at the 2008 National MBA Games from January 3rd to 5th at Hamilton’s DeGroote School of Business, a team of Ryerson MBA and MMSc students ranked first overall to win the Queen’s Cup. Queen's School of Business took second place and the John Molson School of Business finished third.

Although the Ryerson MBA and MMSc program is less than two years old and this marks just the second time participating at the National MBA Games, the team was remarkably successful. In addition to the overall win, Ryerson achieved several other awards including: first place overall in the academic category, based on a first place win in the marketing case competition and second place in the strategy case competition; first place overall in the spirit category; and third place overall in the athletic category.

“We are incredibly proud of our talented students, who are the entrepreneurs and business leaders of tomorrow,” said Ken Jones, Dean, Ted Rogers School of Management.  “This win is proof positive that at Ryerson, we don't just talk about integrative and applied learning; we know how to do it.”

“Our first place finish at the 2008 MBA Games is indisputable proof of the abilities and dedication of the Ryerson MBA and MMSc students and their faculty leaders,” said Wendy Cukier, Associate Dean Academic, Ted Rogers School of Management.

The annual National MBA Games is the largest gathering of the best and brightest MBA students in Canada. This year's games brought together more than 350 students representing 14 schools from coast to coast all vying for the Queen's Cup in three competitive categories; academic, athletic and spirit. The 2008 Ryerson MBA Games team consists of 38 full- and part-time students from the MBA with a global focus, the MBA in the Management of Technology and Innovation and the MMSc in the Management of Technology and Innovation.

“Every single individual on the team added something unique and powerful,” said Brian Yoon, part-time Ryerson MBA student and team leader. “Our strategy for success was identifying and leveraging the core competencies of individuals in our team early and then capitalizing through relentless planning and practice.”

 “I'm thrilled for the students and what this means for our MBA and MMSc programs,” said Dale Carl, Director of Graduate Students, Ted Rogers School of Management and head coach for Ryerson’s MBA Games team. “Because our program is less than two years old, this win gives our students so much more confidence and validates that what they are learning is valuable and applicable. Our first place ranking will also enhance our reputation with employers.”

“A key strategic advantage of the Ryerson MBA program is that our faculty offer students a combination of academic excellence and real-world experience,” Cukier said. “For example, professor Dale Carl, combines more than a decade of experience as a diplomat with a solid academic career.”

Faculty, staff and students from the Ted Rogers School of Management, and the Ryerson community, assisted the Ryerson MBA Games team with financial, academic and moral support. Professors Kernaghan Webb and Jane Saber aided professor Carl by preparing the students. Sponsors included the Ted Rogers School of Management, the Ryerson University Bookstore. Ryerson Student Union,  Ryerson Student Union Grad Council, and Ryerson Students Projects Fund (P-FACS).