Master of Business Administration (Financial Services)

Appendix 8.3.1 Coordinated Business and Academic Plans to SupportProgram QualityAs one of Canada’s leading universities, with almost 200 years of tradition, DalhousieUniversity has the financial and administrative capability to effectively manage aninstitution of higher learning. Dalhousie develops its business and academic plans withthe framework of “Making an Impact: The President’s Strategic Focus, 2007-2010”which has been formally adopted by the Board of Governors. Seven key objectives areidentified as central to all of Dalhousie’s planning:• Enhance academic and research excellence• Enrich student experience• Strengthen enrolment• Sustain campus renewal• Develop excellent human resources• Increase philanthropic support• Ensure financial sustainabilityA copy of the document can be found at:http://senioradmin.dal.ca/files/Dalhousie%27s_New_Strategic_Plan.Final_Version.pdfThe 2008-09 operating budget was balanced for the twenty-first consecutive year andreceived theapproval of the Board of Governors at the June 24, 2008 meeting. Fiscal year 2008-09was the firstyear of a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between theGovernment of NovaScotia and the Province’s universities. A copy of Dalhousie’s audited financial statementcan be found at: http://as01.ucis.dal.ca/fs/pdf/2009ARReportfor_WEB.pdf150