Shafqat Ali

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Program: MBA (Full-time)
Date of entry: Fall 2018   
Graduation date: Summer 2019

Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Cities lived in before Montreal: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Languages spoken: English, Urdu & Punjabi
Most recent job: Research Associate, McGill University

Why did you choose John Molson School of Business?
Having a doctoral degree in engineering and experience in teaching, research, design and consultancy, I observed the importance of management skills in channeling the collective work needed to define issues and arrive at decisions. I choose John Molson School of Business to combine my technical education with its world class MBA program; the objective is to learn business and management skills and to further my skills in sustainable strategies.The school presents a diverse environment, reflecting the diversity that is one of the strengths of the business world. The John Molson MBA program, founded on the principles of cooperation in the achievement of common goals, is helping me to build upon my experience and develop personally by learning through the ideas and experiences of others. Also, the program offers a great flexibility of choosing courses and class timings, which fits very nicely in my schedule.

Focus of Program: Business Administration/Public Policy; Development of Sustainable Strategies

Highlight of your program, so far? I am interested in public and private policy creation and implementation related to civil infrastructure financing and management. The John Molson MBA offered me flexibility to register in a research project conducting research in the area and add credits towards my program. I am also a member of the Institute of Co-operative Education at Concordia

Favourite place in Montreal? Cafe Olimpico in the Mile End

Future aspirations: My professional goal is to build a meaningful career by extending my engineering expertise in development of sustainable businesses and strategies, risk analysis and project management. The shared experiences at the school is creating the long-term relationships and networks that are a proven key to success. I plan to stay and build my career in the city of Montreal, because I love the city and its culture.