Period 2 Exam Schedule

The Period 2 exam schedule for FT MBA modules has been posted on your Vista site under:  Home Page› >Post-Core Modules> Schedules & Outlines.

Please note, if your exam is not listed, there is no exam for your module.

As per the Examination Policy:

  • All exams, whether FT or PT, must be sat at the time stated in the exam schedule.
  • Exams may not be re-arranged to accommodate students’ travel plans, irrespective of the reason for travelling.
  • Extensions may only be granted by the MBA & ECM Programs Office for medical reasons.
  • Students must notify the MBA & ECM Programs Office (askmba@sauder.ubc.ca) prior to the start of the exam if they are too ill to write.  A doctor’s note must be provided prior to the scheduling of a new exam date.

Any student with Examination Hardship defined as THREE or more exams within a 24-hour period should report this to the MBA & ECM Programs Office Programs Office (askmba@sauder.ubc.caby no later than Friday, March 23, 2012.  Failure to notify the MBA& ECM Programs Office of 3 exams within 24 hours by the deadline given may result in students not being able to have an alternate exam sitting.

Questions or concerns on the above? Please email askmba@sauder.ubc.ca.

 

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A Conversation with Niall Ferguson

Niall Ferguson will finally be coming to Sauder! This past January Niall had to cancel his Conversation with us for personal reasons, but he will now be joining us on April 2nd from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Niall is a celebrated author and renowned financial historian. He explores how at key junctions in the world’s history, financial decisions  have been the driver of the boom that has led to the ‘western’ world holding 66% of the world’s wealth. This conversation with Niall is a must for any serious student of business and how it can impact the world.

To register click here.
To find out more about Niall, click here.
We have some other great speakers coming in May, find out more about them here.

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Canadian Youth Business Foundation

In the midst of ongoing economic and business uncertainty, there’s actually some good news on the small business front: Young people are continuing to start new businesses in Canada.

According to the federal government, three times more Canadian businesses are being opened by entrepreneurs between the ages of 25 and 34 than are being opened by those over the age of 45. However, these young entrepreneurs continue to face daunting challenges to small business success. Two of the biggest are a lack of capital and inadequate access to resources, especially guidance and mentorship from more experienced entrepreneurs.

But there’s one organization in Canada that’s committed to changing this. For the past 15 years, the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) has been providing hands-on assistance to young Canadian entrepreneurs (age 18-34) in the form of pre- and post-launch business coaching, mentoring, financing, and a wide range of online business resources.

“CYBF is Canada’s ‘go to’ place for young entrepreneurs, and our success is proven,” says Cathy Delaney, the director of CYBF in British Columbia. “We help young entrepreneurs through the entire business life-cycle, from pre-launch planning to start-up and implementation.”

Cream-of-the-Crop Entrepreneurs

Delaney says CYBF doesn’t target entrepreneurs in any specific type of business or industry. “Traditional or high-tech, conservative or more ‘out there,’ it doesn’t really matter. We’re looking for the cream-of-the-crop young entrepreneurs in Canada who have the passion, drive and tenacity it takes to run a successful business.”

While a written business plan is one of the pre-requisites for obtaining assistance or financing from CYBF, “a good business plan isn’t enough,” says Delaney. “We want to help young people who are willing to go the extra mile to find their way around business obstacles, and who have the right mindset for entrepreneurship.”

CYBF provides loans of up to $15,000 for young entrepreneurs who qualify, amortized over up to five years. In addition, once they are approved for funding from CYBF, young entrepreneurs may also be eligible to receive up to twice the initial CYBF loan offer (up to $30,000) through the Business Development Bank of Canada.

Delaney stresses that, while banks and finance companies loan money based on the assets of a business, CYBF makes its lending decisions based on the assets of the entrepreneur. “Ours are character-based loans,” she explains. “We realize that many young entrepreneurs may not have built up the kind of business assets a bank or finance company is looking for in order to lend money.”

Mentor Support System

Entrepreneurs who are approved for financing receive four hours per month of hands-on business assistance and guidance from a volunteer CYBF mentor for a minimum of two years. “We have a strong support system that’s designed to do everything possible to help ensure the success of these new businesses,” says Delaney.

First Vancouver Finance Senior Vice President Tom Klausen has recently started his second mentoring assignment with CYBF. “I really enjoyed the first meeting when I learned about this young entrepreneur’s business and his aspirations for the future,” says Klausen. “Then at our second meeting, I got to share my experience and inject a dose of reality. But I’m not sure he enjoyed that part as much as I did!

“CYBF’s model of tying financial assistance to a mentoring relationship is an excellent one, and it really works well,” Klausen adds. “If you are experienced in business and enjoy working with young people, you will definitely enjoy getting involved as a CYBF mentor.”

If you know of a young entrepreneur between the ages of 18 and 34 who needs business financing or working capital but you are unable to provide financing due to the start-up nature of the business or a lack of business assets, please consider referring them to the Canadian Youth Business Foundation.

You can learn more about CYBF by visiting http://www.cybf.ca or calling (866) 646-2922.

Tom Klausen is the Senior Vice President of First Vancouver Finance (FVF), which has offices in Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON. FVF provides creative financing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses all across Canada. Tom has worked in the alternative lending industry for more than 25 years and consults with businesses struggling to obtain traditional financing. You can reach him at TKlausen@FVF.ca or visit http://www.FVF.ca

To learn more about FVF and the financing options we can provide to clients, please visit www.fvf.ca us at (800) 663-0721.

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BTM Specialization Requirement Change

Please note that BAIT 512 Managing IT-Related Business Risks will not be taught in the FT MBA program this year and has been removed from the BTM Specialization requirements. Students will now have only 5 required modules and 2 electives to complete in order to attain this specialization. The change applies to the 2013 FT MBA class, and the 2013 PT MBA Class.

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MBA House Resident Manager Job Posting

MBA HOUSE VISION

MBA House serves as a world class residence facility for students to engage with each other, with staff, faculty and alumni colleagues. MBA House is a dynamic place for the meeting of minds, cultures and diverse perspectives – a pivotal fulcrum that links people and ideas together to create synergy and borderless opportunities. MBA House will provide an exceptional environment for cultivating lifelong connection between students, staff, alumni and the business community – creating a legacy that runs synonymous with the UBC MBA learning experience.

RESIDENCY MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of Village Gate Homes Property Manager, the MBA House Resident Manager will live in MBA House and promote a community that is safe, secure and conducive to academic pursuits, personal growth and learning. The MBA House Resident Manager will work in cooperation with residence, staff, housekeeping and maintenance to ensure MBA House is a world class residence facility. A more detailed description of the position can be found here: 2012 Job Description.

Interested applicants can apply with a cover letter and resume to Ms. Dharm Joshi, Manager of Student Development & MM-ECM Program via email at dharm.joshi@sauder.ubc.ca.

Application due date is March 15th, 2012 at 9:00am. Shortlisted candidates to be interviewed the week of March 19th.

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For International Students

Are you an international student who needs assistance with your immigration forms? I.House has created new online tutorials to make it easy.

MSP
Initial Study Permit (if currently in Canada as a visitor)
Study Permit Extension
Temporary Resident Visa
Off-Campus Work Permit
Co-op Work Permit
Post Graduation Work Permit
Spouse Work Permit
Online MyCIC Application

If you are unsure which application form or method applies to your situation, you should speak to an International Student Advisor!

  • Drop-in Advising at International House, Monday to Friday from 1-4 pm
  • Email isa@students.ubc.ca
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NRG Battle: World Edition in Kuala Lumpur

The NRG Battle – World Edition is the competition for innovation and sustainability, organized during the World Gas Conference in Kuala Lumpur.

100 global top talents work for four days in multidisciplinary teams of five, on challenging cases provided by companies from the energy sector. At the end of the four days, each team presents their idea in a 3-minute pitch to an expert jury, consisting of CEO’s and Directors. The jury nominates three teams that will pitch their idea once more to 5000 delegates at the World Gas Conference, who will then choose the winner of the NRG Battle – World edition.

Participation is free of charge for students, including flight tickets, accommodation and food & drinks. Students can check www.nrgbattle.com to sign up and read all about the NRG Battle – World Edition. This is the chance of a lifetime for Bachelor, Master, MBA or PhD students interested in a career in the energy sector.

Additional information? Check out the promotional video or the NRG Battle World Edition Flyer.

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Van Berkom-JMSB Case Competition

Sauder School of Business MBA students have been invited to participate in the Van Berkom-JMSB case Competition on May 4th-5th. This finance case competition will focus on small-cap portfolio management and is open to all graduate business students.

Van Berkom-JMSB Case Comp Invitation Package

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Chinese Character Business Cards

For those of you who are interested, Chinese Character Business Cards are now available for order. If you plan on attending Trek China, the cards will be a great tool to have up your sleeve.

To order please click on the following link:  Business Card Order Form Chinese Characters

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Financial Times MBA Competition

A team of MBA students from the Warwick Business School participating in a Financial Times MBA competition are looking for someone to join their team. Participate in this exciting project of developing a business plan to market glasses to young people in one or more developing countries in Asia and/or Africa.

The team currently has 4 people with different nationalities and backgrounds. They are looking for a student based in either Asia / Africa or the Americas with an interest in psychology/education / marketing communications.

Additional details about the competition can be found here.

If you are interested please email the team at Claudia.gosman.11@mail.wbs.ac.uk by March 5th.

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