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MBA Community Service Initiative (MBA CSI)

Students, Faculty and Staff acting locally, impacting globally The MBA Community Service Initiative (MBA CSI) encourages and promotes community service and links the resources of the JMSB at Concordia University with the needs of communities, organizations, small businesses, institutions and industries.

Objectives

The MBA CSI coordinates the efforts of students, faculty and staff in providing consulting and business counseling, mentoring and coaching, technical assistance and hands-on training to:

  • Support community and sustainable economic development activities
  • Educate and provide relevant, value-added working experiences for future business leaders in the not-for-profit sector
  • Develop challenging and rewarding career paths for graduates
  • Serve as a point of contact for volunteer assistance and service opportunities
  • Encourage and support social entrepreneurship and socially responsible enterprises
  • Promote activities that balance environmental, social and economic interests

Services / Activities

1. MBA 695 I – Internship (Community Service Elective)

Student interns provide in-depth consulting for credit under the guidance of faculty. Selected students can be full-time or part-time, must be in good academic standing and should have completed at least 4 courses (12 credits) of the program.

  • Approved internships are focused on creating a “win-win” for both the organization and the student: providing a relevant service to the organization and experiential learning and three credits for the student
  • Internships are posted and students are invited to apply based on their expertise and interest. All applicants will be interviewed and the one with the best fit will be selected
  • Students are graded based on an original presentation, performance at the internship site, and on a final report graded by faculty

2. Volunteer Assistance and Service Opportunities

Communities can request volunteer assistance for specific projects and/or provide service opportunities. The MBA CSI will coordinate assistance and placement. We can also engage communities and propose solutions to problems through mechanisms such as:

  • Ask - an - expert: a volunteer bank of students, faculty and staff respond to specific questions and queries within their area of expertise
  • Case Studies: faculty develop case studies on specific community issues and have students conduct analysis and propose solutions as part of their course work
  • Think Tanks: faculty and students conduct applied research and contribute to policy development in areas of sustainable community economic development

3. Community and Economic Development Training Programs

In response to specific requests, teams of faculty and students develop and conduct programs to:

News & Updates

Fifteen MBA Students are completing MBA CSI Winter and Summer, 2011 Internships.

Julia Bahcheli, Maria Colarusso and Katherine Didus are working with Concordia Community Relations to Host the Sustainable Communities Partnership Visioning Event.
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Amita Dixit is developing an action plan for fundraising for the Action Center Foundation.
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Marina Zervogiannis and Carolyn Crewe are working with the Greater Montreal CEDEC to develop a strong membership base in its Entrepreneur Support Network.
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Joshua Beitel and Marie-Claude Bourgie are developing a business plan for FAST Facilitation Services.
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Tiffany A. Sam Yu Sum and Abhishek Kumar are developing documentation for a website for the Department of Nursing, Montreal Neurological Hospital, MUHC.
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Santiago Molano and Hao Huang are researching and consulting on the development and/or purchase of a computerized database for the ICU/PACU, Montreal Neurological Hospital , MUHC.
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Natalie Estime, Aaron Linden and Mark Morin are researching a Joint Venture with a Diamond Mine for Kaufmann de Suisse Jewellers. Read Internship Outline

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MBA CSI in the Media

Spring 2011: Concordia University Magazine - JMSB MBA Community Service Initiative: bridging theory and practice by making a contribution.  By Mai Gee Hum. Read Article

Jun. 10: Concordia Journal - Brand new entrepreneurs complete JMSB program. The first nine entrepreneurs to successfully complete the inaugural Starting Your Own Business: Entrepreneur Training Program offered through the JMSB’s MBA Community Service Initiative (CSI) program were fêted last month at a trade show presentation and dinner at the Montefiore Club.

Apr. 21: La presse affaires - Place à l'action communautaire. «Nous voulions donner plus d'importance à l'engagement social et communautaire», affirme Dave McKenzie, coordonnateur du MBA action communautaire de l'école de gestion John Molson de l'université Concordia.

Mar. 29: Financial Post - What woment want -- from an MBA. Women seem more interested in giving back to the community. For example, Annaleigh Greene is one of nine women who have participated in John Molson's 16-month-old Community Service Initiative program. Read more...

Mar. 15: Westmount examiner - Study students take fair trade ideas around the world. MBA candidate Mirella Mokbel from Concordia's John Molson School of Business advises the students on a regular basis as part of a unique partnership programme The Study has with Concordia. Read more...

Nov. 5: CTV News Montreal - Concordia’s MBA Community Service Initiative (MBA CSI) (with the John Molson School of Business) was featured during its noon broadcast. Dave McKenzie (founder of MBA CSI) was interviewed. Read more... or Watch the clip here.

Contact MBA CSI

Dave A. McKenzie, GDIA, M.A.
Founder and Coordinator
MBA Community Service Initiative (MBA CSI)

Tel: (514) 848-2424 ext. 2790
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Fax: (514) 848-2816
1450 Guy Street, MB 11-109
Montreal, Quebec