Monthly Archives: October 2012

Period 2 – Dates, Schedule, Registration, Communication

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Period 2 – timing & schedule
Period 2 dates are Monday Oct 29th – Saturday Dec 8th, as per the Periods 2-5 Schedule linked to from your Connect site here: myMBA Program > Schedules & Registration > Schedules

If you haven’t looked over the Schedules & Registration or Tracks & Modules tabs in the myMBA Program section of Connect I would recommend you do so prior to the start of P2 as there is a lot of useful information on there for you.

If you are unsure that you are registered in the correct modules you can review the registration instructions on Connect or the registration blog post.

All schedules are also posted on the Current Students website: http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/Programs/MBA/MBA_Full_Time/Current_Students. The Current Students website is on the main Sauder website and is where we keep the up-to-date versions of program schedules, exam schedules and module outlines. We link to this page from Connect so that this information is also available in Connect but we only have to update it in one location. You may wish to bookmark this address as it is a useful site to refer to.

Communication & Contacts for P2-P7
The google calendar on your Connect dashboard will still be used for the rest of your program but specific module information (assignment due dates) will not be posted as it begins to vary too much from student to student. We have already entered the main program dates in this calendar for you (eg start & end dates for the periods), along with when exam weeks are and any events that are required for you to attend or that pertain to the whole class. The BCC will also continue to use this calendar so it is still a live resource for you.

Cherry Wang and Theresa Scott will be your main contacts at the MBA & ECM Programs Office for P2-P7 (instead of Alex & Jenny), but if in doubt please email askmba@sauder.ubc.ca and we will route your email accordingly.

Module Outlines – now posted for P2

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The module outlines are now available on the Current Students section of the website (under the Modules tab). You will also find the link on Connect: myMBA Program > Tracks & Modules > Modules.

Where we do not yet have an updated outline for 2012/2013 we have provided an outline from last year (if available). If the instructor is the same, then the outline for this year should be relatively similar to last year’s. If the instructor is different you can still get an idea of what the module will be like, but there will likely be changes once the outline is updated for the new instructor.

Please ensure that you are referring to an up-to-date module outline when purchasing textbooks or course materials, and when planning your reading/studying assignments.

If your module is starting soon and there is no updated outline please contact the instructor directly with any questions you might have about the syllabus. 

Business Card Ordering

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All students are strongly encouraged to order business cards through the Sauder School of Business by completing an online web form at the link provided below.

Business cards are powerful networking tools and the most professional way to present yourself to the business community.  By ordering through the Sauder channel students will not only receive high-quality business cards but will benefit from aligning themselves with the Sauder/RHL brand.  As you know the Sauder brand has strong awareness and positive recognition from the business community across Canada.

When placing your order please follow these guidelines:

  • Ensure the program name is listed in full:  “MBA Candidate, Class of 2014”
  • Ensure that you put “2014” (not ’14)

Example:

John Smith
MBA Candidate, Class of 2014

Example for MBAS or Club Executives:

John Smith
MBA Candidate, Class of 2014
MBA Student Society, VP External 

Additionally, please ensure that per the guidelines under “My Image Tools” in the BCC Connect site, you should use a professional looking email address.

You can place your order at the following link: http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/Resources/The_Store/business_cards

Students are strongly encouraged to place their orders through our business school as our overarching goal is to present a consistent and strong brand identity for the MBA program. However students wishing to order business cards through outside agencies should adhere to the guidelines provided above regarding the program name and reference to the year of program completion. Please note that business cards ordered through outside agencies are not permitted to have the University or Sauder/Robert H. Lee logo incorporated due to copyright.

Timing Note: There is approximately, a 10-day lead time to receiving your cards. The BCC-hosted Business Now Event is in October 30th. If you are planning on attending, please leave plenty of time. Do not hesitate to contact your Graduate Careers team at the BCC if you have any further questions on this.

Links – Guest Speaker: Bruce Hilland, Special Advisor

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For those who missed the Bruce Hilland presentation on September 26, 2012, there are links to the PowerPoint and a taping of the session provided in this blog.

A recap about this presentation:
Topic: Equity Capital Markets – Recent Developments in Major World Stock Markets
Bruce shared his insights into the impact of major events on the World stock markets, including the most recent round of Quantitative easing, the Euro crisis, and what went wrong on the Facebook IPO.  Bruce has worked in Equity Capital Markets for 28 years and has been based in London since 1996, when he transferred there to set up the European equities business for TD Securities.

Career Tracks Info Session – Presentations now posted on Connect

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We have now posted all the presentations from the Career Tracks Information Session that took place last Wednesday, Oct 10th.

This includes the powerpoint presentations for each individual track, along with Theresa’s Nuts & Bolts of the Career Tracks, Theresa’s overview of P2-P7, and Ian’s powerpoint on Professional Development and the Tracks.

You will find these here: myMBA Program > Tracks & Modules > Career Tracks

The Module & Pre-req list is also included as an excel file that you can sort, and I have updated all the Track Requirements Worksheets for you on the individual track pages as well.

Please note that all the presentations from Orientation have now also been posted on Connect. You will find them here: myMBA Program > Prep & Orientation > Orientation. Apologies for the delay in getting these posted for you.

Save the dates! Upcoming BCC Career Programming Schedule

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Hello from the BCC!

Your Graduate Careers team would like to wish “Good Luck” on your final exams.

We would like to let you know about some upcoming BCC career programming sessions.

Please visit COOL to register for the event & workshops below!

Tuesday, October 30 – Business Now! Alumni Speaker Series

Where: Pan Pacific Hotel, 999 Canada Place
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

Come here Ken Sims speak about taking risks and leaving investment banking to become an entrepreneur.

*Business Attire & Sauder name tags are required for this event*

Resume Writing Tutorials

Dates:

November 6 (4:30-5:30 pm )-HA 194 Birmingham

November 8 (12:45-1:45 pm)-HA 195 Birmingham

You only have 10 seconds to get the attention of recruiters – how do you ensure your resume is professional looking and competitive so that they will want to meet you in person?

We have limited seats for both sessions!

Practical Networking

Date: November 13 (4:30-5:45 pm)-HA 132

What do you talk about? How do you know if you have made a valuable contact and whether you should follow up? In this session we will tackle some of the awkward moments of conversation in the context of networking.

We will also discuss how to be strategic, build and keep your business network. How to create and use your 20 second commercial, and choose which events to attend. You will also get some practice in networking with your peers.

Information Interviews

Date: November 15 (4:30-5:30 pm)

The best way to find out about a particular business, industry or role, is to talk to somebody who has inside knowledge.

Maximize your LinkedIn Profile

Date: November 20 (12:30-1:30 pm)-HA 132

Personal branding has never been this easy when your profile is just a mouse-click away. Most importantly, creating a polished, professional and relevant value proposition for the online world will distinguish you from other candidates.

BAEN 506/507 Information Session

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We would like to welcome you to come join us at the info session for this year’s Technology Entrepreneurship course, the course that is making waves here at UBC and Stanford! This is UBC’s own real life “Dragon’s Den” where you work with MBA’s and Engineers to create exciting business opportunities around new technologies and cutting edge ideas. You’ll have to opportunity to pitch your idea to real Venture Capitalists and Entrepreneurs for real-life, hard-cutting advice.  You want to hone your business chops and be the next big thing in tech? This is the place for you!

The info session will be held:

Thursday October 18, 2012
Room 1202, CEME Building, UBC Point Grey
5:00 to 6:00 pm
(Click here for info session poster)

We will be joined that evening by Bradley Pierik, Founder and President of Twothirds Water Inc, a group of engineers and entrepreneurs who develop and market innovative water treatment products in developing countries. Western businesses have traditionally shied away from developing world markets because of challenges with distribution and pricing. However, Twothirds Water is creating a line of remarkable price-appropriate water filters, and is cracking the distribution problem by partnering with entrepreneurs in developing countries. Mr. Pierik created the initial concept and business in the Technology Entrepreneurship course in 2010 and, with the hard work of his team and advisors, is on the verge of launching products into Mexico and Latin America. He’s excited to come out to tell you about his experiences.

Full-time MBA students who are taking BAEN 541 do not need to go through the application process for this module.

If you are not taking BAEN 541 but are interested in taking BAEN 506/507 you will need to apply: To apply for the course you must download the application form at http://evc.sauder.ubc.ca/techventure/ and email the completed form to tech.entrepreneurship@gmail.com by November 21st, 2012. You will be contacted after the application closing date and, if successful, be expected to attend a mandatory Team Formation event at the end of the Fall term.

Please feel free to contact the TAs at tech.entrepreneurship@gmail.com  should you have any questions. We’re always happy to help!

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

2013 International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition

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What is the Competition?

In this competition, university teams of four to six students take over the management of a simulated manufacturing company competing directly against 4-5 other firms run by competitor teams from other universities. Teams in the competition are divided into “worlds” of about four to six companies with undergraduate teams and MBA teams having their own worlds. Each team assumes responsibility for key strategic and operational decisions in marketing, finance, and operations. Team members have the experience of running their own company as they strive to outperform their rivals.

Registration: The deadline for registration is November 30, 2012.

Questions? Contact Annette Lohman, Ph.D., ICBSC Administrative Director, at alohman@csulb.edu

For more information visit http://www.icbsc.org

 

National Investment Banking Competition 2013

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National Investment Banking Competition 2013 Key Information:

–   Teams can either be three or four members and can register at NIBC.ca
–   $10,000 prize pool awarded to winning teams
–   Separate MBA and undergraduate competition divisions
–   Over 23 universities across North America will be participating
–   The deadline to register a team is October 12th, 2012, after which the Preliminary Case will be disseminated

About the Competition:

The Competition consists of a Preliminary Round and a Final Round, with cases prepared by investment banking professionals to closely reflect the work of analysts and associates at investment banks. The top ten MBA teams and top fifteen undergraduate teams are chosen from the Preliminary Round to compete in the Final Round for a $10,000 prize pool. The Organizing Team has worked closely with our Industry Sponsors and Board of Advisors to create a competition that reflects high-quality, potential real life transactions of publicly traded companies.

Participating in the Preliminary and Final Rounds of the Competition will give students hands-on experience and insight into the actual work that investment bankers accomplish when executing transactions, such as financial modeling, evaluating scenarios against client parameters, and creating pitch-books. The Competition culminates with a live pitch to Senior Managing Directors of leading Canadian investment banks.