Category: Academic Program Information

Alina Yukhymets has now returned from her one-year maternity leave and will assume responsibility for the PT MBA program management and advising as well as International Exchange. She can be reached at alina.yukhymets@sauder.ubc.ca or 604-827-5283.  Please contact Alina with any questions about Academic Advising/Planning and Summer Study Abroad.

Questions regarding Module Registration Requests, Scheduling, Graduation Issues, Specialization Applications, Grades, Letter Requests can still be directed to Margot Fraser at margot.fraser@sauder.ubc.ca or 604-822-8250

• Friday, December 23, 2011:  Henry Angus and David Lam Building will be closed as of 1:00pm and will re-open Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
• Monday, January 2, 2012:  University Closed; Holiday in lieu of New Years Day
• Tuesday, January 3, 2012:  First day of classes for Full-Time MBA, MM-OR and MM-ECM modules.
• Monday, January 9, 2012:  Last day for students to add/drop modules (without a “W” standing) by the end of the day for Full-Time MBA, MM-OR & MM-ECM modules.

The search for the new Dean for the Sauder School of Business is commencing.  Please see below for an important update:

Search for a new Dean, Sauder School of Business

Thank you for your attention.

Dear students,

We have been informed by our Facilities & Operations team that 24/7 access to the Henry Angus building is now available, with some restrictions. Please make note of the conditions below.

• Access to the building between 11pm-7am is by key card entry through the doors by the bookstore only.
• Access to the Robert H. Lee (RHL) Graduate space is via key card access from CA Hall into the corridor (CA Hall is the main hall area where the café is located).
• Sauder cannot provide 24 hour security for all floors, so 24/7 access is contained to the main floor and basement only  – students are not permitted on the 2^nd, 3^rd, or 4^th floors, which means that your student lounges are not available 24/7
• Graduate students are asked to contain themselves to the RHL Graduate Centre and CA Hall.
• Students are asked to ensure they have their student key card with them if they are in the building between 11pm-7am.

Please note that building security is a serious matter and if students are found in the off limit areas after hours, security may confiscate their student cards. Please take a leadership role in helping to keep our building safe and ensure that you have vacated your lounge areas by 11pm.

Just a reminder that Theresa Scott will be down at Robson Square tomorrow and is available for Academic Advising appointments between 1pm-4:30pm.

If you would like to book an appointment please email Theresa directly: theresa.scott@sauder.ubc.ca

This will be Theresa’s last day at Robson Square this year – academic advising appointments will resume in 2012.

Hello Students,

Just a friendly reminder that BASM 501 & 502 must be taken as a pair in Periods 2 and 3. Most importantly you must take the same section of both modules with the same instructor. For example, both BASM 501-001 and BASM 502-001 or BASM 501-002 and BASM 502-002.

BASM 501 and BASM 502 can really be considered as one continuous, 3 credit course. The instructors plan their material over the two sections, and for a student to get a grade in one section, they must attend the same section for the following module.

*Please note that it’s not possible to mix the sections and get credit for the modules.

Thank you for your attention.

Registration for Full-Time MBA Period 1-3 modules will open on Monday, November 28th at 4:30 pm and is on a first-come-first served basis.

• Full-Time MBA Period 1-3 Schedule

 When choosing registration, please consider the following:

• Cohort 8 Students may only consider taking Period 1 or 2 modules.  Period 3 modules do not complete in time for you to graduate in May.
• If specializing, students should view the specialization requirements to determine which modules to take, and consider which modules are pre-requisites for other modules when making decisions. You will find specialization requirements here.
• For module planning advice, students can email theresa.scott@sauder.ubc.ca to set up an appointment.
• If a module is full, please email askmba@sauder.ubc.ca to get on the waitlist. Students often change their minds as to which modules they will like to take, and as seats open up in the full modules we will fill them from the waitlist.

Adding and Dropping Full-Time Modules

• Students may add and drop modules (WITHOUT a “W” standing) by the end of the day
  on:
  • January 9th, 2012 for Period 1
  • March 5th, 2012 for Period 2
  • April 23rd, 2012 for Period 3
  • Students can withdraw with a “W” standing on their transcript January 10-16, 2012. A “W” standing simply means you have withdrawn from the course after the initial drop deadline and does not affect grade point average.

Exam Period

You will receive the exam schedule via email in week three or four of the Period. Students are not permitted to reschedule exams for any reason (other than medical). The full exam policy can be found on Vista (in the Policies folder)

Please note that the new key card access restrictions have been postponed until early next week. Key card programming is available now at Accounts/Administration Room 447 in the Henry Angus Building.

Please note that new key card access restrictions to the graduate area at the Point Grey Campus will begin November 1st at 7:00am. Ensure that your UBC i-card is properly programed in order for you to gain access to the MBA entrance to the corridor. The new hours are as follows:

Door from CA Hall into Graduate Student area:
Monday-Thursday 7:00am-7:00pm: Door will be open access, no key card required.
Monday-Thursday 7:00pm-11:00pm: Door will be key card access only.

Friday 7:00am-5:00pm: Door will be open access, no key card required.
Friday 5:00pm-11:00pm: Door will be key card access only

Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: Key card access required at all times.

The David Lam Corridor entrance will be programmed to key card access only during all days/times.

Students taking MBA Modules, please be reminded of the deadlines for adding & dropping modules:

 Part-Time MBA Modules:

 For modules that begin on Friday evenings, students can withdraw with no penalty via the Student Service Centre provided they do so prior to the start of the next class (i.e. after 4 hours of teaching.)

 For modules that begin on Saturday or Sunday, students can withdraw with no penalty via the Student Service Centre provided they do so on the same day prior to the start of afternoon class (i.e. after 4 hours of teaching.) 

Period 6 Full-Time MBA Modules:

• October 31, 2011: Last day to drop modules without a “W” standing through the Student Service Centre.
• November 1-7, 2011: Student Service Centre available for course withdrawals with a “W” standing.
• After November 7, 2011: Dropping of course not available.

The full policy regarding adding/dropping modules is available on Vista in the Program Policies folder.