2011 Part-Time MBA Blog

The much awaited information for 2012 Summer Study Abroad Opportunities is finally available on Vista! 

Part-time MBA Summer Study Abroad Program – Quick Resource

Europe? Asia? Latin America? Thinking about study abroad opportunities for summer 2012? Wondering how to get started in researching your possibilities and the logistics of it all? Here is a quick “how to” guide.

Step 1: Review our study abroad opportunities on Vista:

• Sauder Masters Workshops – 2011 Part-Time MBA > Homepage > Summer Study Abroad Opportunities 

Step 2: Review UBC PT MBA student exchange reports on Vista:

• Sauder Masters Workshops – 2011 Part-Time MBA > Homepage > Summer Study Abroad Opportunities

• Great Resource! These reports are full of a lot of useful information: living expenses, registration, quality of learning, and courses offered

 Step 3: Prepare your application – available on Vista:

• Due Monday, January 9^th
• Proposed Study Plans (1 for each program/school) – please simply list the courses you wish to take and which ones you wish to use towards the IB sub-specialization (if applicable)
• Essay  – Maximum 1 page outlining why you want to participate on a Summer Study Abroad program and how your selected programs are a good fit for your personal, professional and academic goals
• Resume – updated
  

Step 4: Email Teresa Pan at teresa.pan@sauder.ubc.ca with any questions you have.

Some instructors require a textbook and/or course packages for their module.  It is your responsibility to check the outline for each module you are taking to find out if there are any required materials for you to purchase.   

• Part-Time MBA Course Outlines
• Full-Time MBA  Course Outlines

 The MBA & ECM Programs Office strives to post up-to-date course outlines, as soon as they are provided by the instructors.  NOTE:  Please double-check that the date on each outline is for the current year prior to purchasing any textbook(s).  Some outlines may be from the previous year and instructors, textbooks and/or editions may change from year to year.

 Part-Time & Full-Time Course Packages and Textbooks:

 Purchase Part-Time and Full-Time MBA course packages & textbooks* online and choose to have the packages sent to UBC Robson Square Bookstore for pickup. 

• Go to the Bookstore website:  http://shop.bookstore.ubc.ca/default.aspx
• Click on the “Book List” icon.
• Click on “Select Courses”
• Select the courses you are interested in
• Once you have selected the courses click on “Choose Books” at the bottom of the selected courses
• From there you select the books/packages you want and put them into your cart
• Once everything is in your cart, select “Cart”
• Make sure choices are all there and correct
• Click on “Checkout Now”
• Follow the instructions from there
• Always keep a copy of your receipt!

 Shipping/Pick Up

There are three options to receiving your textbooks/packages:

1. If you want the book shipped to the UBC Robson Bookstore – indicate this in the “comment” section (at no extra cost)
2. If you want it shipped directly to you (at your own expense), there’s that option too
3. Alternatively, you can pay for it online and pick it up at UBC Point Grey Bookstore. Visit the following link for details on location & store hours: http://www.bookstore.ubc.ca/customer-service/about-us

  Questions?

 If you have any question or concerns about the online ordering system, please contact:

• UBC Bookstore, Point Grey:
  604-822-2665
  bkstore@mail.bookstore.ubc.ca
• UBC Robson Square Bookstore:
  604-822-3501
  robson.library@ubc.ca
   http://www.rsquare.bookstore.ubc.ca/common/hours.html

 *Please note that textbooks can also be purchased from any other book retailer, such as Amazon or Chapters, just ensure that the author/edition/ISBN matches.

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.