Monthly Archives: October 2011

Specialization Presentations now on Vista

The pdfs of the specialization presentations from this morning’s session are now available on your Vista Site in the Post-Core Modules folder, along with the MBA & ECM Programs Office Post-Core information presentation. (All posted under the SPECIALIZATIONS & SUB-SPECIALIZATIONS … Continue reading

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Chasing Sustainability Conference – Oct 28th, 2011

The annual Chasing Sustainability conference, run by the Commerce Undergraduate Society, will take place on October 28, 2011 at the Liu Institute for Global Issues located on campus at 6476 NW Marine Drive (V6T 1Z2).  Tickets are available now to … Continue reading

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National Investment Banking Competition and Conference – REGISTRATION CLOSES NEXT TUESDAY, OCT 25th!

The 2011 National Investment Banking Competition and Conference is calling all MBA and ECM team registrations – NOW! Due to very short notice, the deadline to register teams has been extended from today (October 21st) until next Tuesday, October 25th. … Continue reading

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Japanese Consulate – Global Financial Crisis

The Global Financial Crisis & Financial Linkages in the Asia-Pacific Region By Dr. Akira KOHSAKA, Professor of Kwansei Gakuin University  Thursday, October 27, 2011 6:00 pm            Registration starts 6:00-7:00 pm    Catered Reception 7:00-8:00pm     Lecture and Q&A (in English)  Location: SFU … Continue reading

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Christian Bason: The MindLab Approach

Christian Bason: The MindLab Approach How to Co-Create for Innovation  Ever thought government could be run better and be more innovative? Then join us for a discussion on innovation in the public sector with Christian Bason. Christian is Director of … Continue reading

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Post-core & Specializations Presentation this Friday, Oct 21st, 8am-12pm, HA 491

The Specialization/Post core session on Friday will begin with a 30 minute presentation by Theresa Scott outlining post-core information about specializations, registration etc, and then each Specialization Coordinator will present for around 20 minutes or so on their specific specialization requirements and … Continue reading

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UBC E-mail Address

For those students wishing to have a UBC e-mail address, there are currently two options, both of which are forwarding systems.  Please note that both options are email forwarding services only, and do not yet include any kind of mailbox … Continue reading

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Mai Bangkok Business Challenge

The Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University has invited UBC MBA program students to participate in their annual Mai Bangkok Business challenge. Only 1 team with a maximum of 5 people in the same program is allowed … Continue reading

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WorldMUN Vancouver 2012 – Currently hiring volunteers (apps close this Sat, Oct 15)

Vancouver’s Organizing Committee for the 21st Harvard World Model United States Conference is currently hiring for Volunteer positions from October 2011 through to March 2012. Visit the website below for more information about this opportunity, including position descriptions and application … Continue reading

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CMA Presentation on Thursday October 20th, 1-2pm in HA 132 – please RSVP

A representative from the CMA (Certified Management Accountants) will be on hand to provide you with a short presentation on Thursday October 20th during your lunch hour from 1-2pm in HA 132. Please RSVP by adding your name to our Google … Continue reading

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