Ivey Experience

The Case Method

Ivey’s heritage as a case method school goes back to 1922. Today, Ivey is the world’s top producer of Asian based case studies and second only to Harvard Business School in total cases published.

In our Summer Business Program, you will prepare two cases each day, stepping into the shoes of a decision maker facing a real business problem. You’ll learn to prioritize information and identify the true issue in the situation. While most business schools use cases only as examples to support lectures and textbooks. At Ivey, your experience will be truly different.

Learning through Action

On the final day of the program you will participate and compete in an Ivey case competition before our judging panel comprised of prominent members of our Asian Advisory Board and Alumni.

‘I used to think business was boring and cut of my reach, but the program’s case study method made me realize otherwise.’ – Vivian, SBP 2011

‘To fully transform, I have to let go of all the past dull boring lectures at school, and accept something new and useful in Ivey.’ - Savannah, SBP 2011

‘The program not only enhanced my understanding of business, it was also a journey of self-discovery that unlocked the team work capability of me through case preparation.’ - Michelle , SBP 2011

‘Spending the morning with 30 of Hong Kong's brightest teenagers was a remarkable experience. Their 2 weeks at IVEY clearly had an impact....they presented their cases with confidence, creativity and a clear understanding of the issues.’
Sonya Madden - Panel Judges
Ivey EMBA 2011
Founder & Managing Director- Sonya Madden International

‘The Ivey SBP has again shown case study approach a success to bring up the students' potential and get them the opportunity to experience how fun and dynamic business can be. I chatted with some students who are interested in science, but from the course they understand business is more than just $$$ sign from the books.’
William Cheng - Panel Judges
Ivey EMBA 2001
Director, Training & Consulting- Quantum Service Management Consulting

‘All the teams have shown a lot of hard work in their detailed presentations. I was most impressed by their energy and enthusiasm in trying to sell their best ideas to the judges. It was certainly a fun morning for me to meet with them.’
Mabel Sieh - Panel Judges
Reporter, South China Morning Post- Young Post, Editorial

Class Environment

Our Faculty

Ranked #2 in the World
Ivey’s Summer Business Program is taught by full time faculty members who also teach in our undergraduate business degree programs in Ivey Canada.

Your Classmates

Demographic of Class 2011:
Class size: 30 students
Nationalities: 9(Australia, Canada, HK, Philippines, PRC, Singapore, the Netherlands, Thailand and USA)
Age: from Grade 10 to Year 2 in the university