Sauder Vs. Schulich

Hi All,

Appreciate all the advice I could get on which school to choose (Sauder or Schulich).

Sauder - Pros:
- Good school, best in the West
2nd Canadian school based on Financial Times Global MBA ranking
UBC has a strong brand name

Cons:
Vancouver is not a business hub, 77% employed upon graduation, strong focus on tech industries but not sure about school strength in consulting, organizational and business development management

Schulich - Pros:
- No. 1 according to the Economist and Forbes
- Toronto based which gives it access to a larger number of businesses
- 20 Specializations which is far more than Sauder's 3 tracks.
Cons;
Brand-wise UBC has the better brand than YorkU

Overall, I like how Sauder's program is structured. I am not sure about Schulich's or the school's culture. Schulich's program sounds very strong given the number of people who favor Schulich and put it in competition with other schools such as Queen's, Ivey and Rotman. I didn't find Sauder regarded as highly as the others. In the US, rankings, and brand name to a great extent drive ones career prospects post MBA. I am not sure whether it is the same case in Canada.

Generally, I seek positions in Organizational and Business Development consulting post MBA. I love to work in innovative industries. However, I want keep an open-mind and not close the door to other options that might come my way during my study.

Please share your thoughts