Monthly Archives: May 2013

Professional Development Grant – Clarification

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A few of you have asked for clarification with regards to the amount of funding available for conferences as well as what types of conferences that are considered for funding under the Professional Development grant agreement.

 For conferences the Professional Development Fund will cover the following:

·         Up to 100% of Event Registration to a maximum of $300

·         Up to 50% for Travel to a maximum of $300

·         Up to 50% of Accommodation – based on double occupancy in a basic room.

*A maximum of 8 students can qualify for partial funding for any academic case competition or conference.

All student must submit funding applications at least 30 days before the event date.

Conferences that have workshop and networking components that allow for students to be engaged in enriching learning and enhance knowledge, skill and performance and are considered.  

More information on the Professional Development Fund can be found on your Connect site under the Student DevelopmentàProfessional Development.

 

 

Last Chance: Video Interviews

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Noted as one of the most valuable career training programs the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre provides. We will assist you in putting your best foot forward in interviews by providing an individual Video Interview Practice session with an outside consultant.  We have only 5 spots remaining for our last session on Friday, May 10 (RSVP on COOL).  The next opportunity won’t be until Fall 2013.  Sign up TODAY if you are interested!

Prior to signing up to do a Video Practice Interview, it is mandatory that each student EITHER works through the Interview E module, sections 1 and 2 found on Connect, or attends a Mock Practice Interview  (details on COOL) to maximize this learning opportunity.

You also need to have completed an updated resume and will need to submit it to Carly Boettcher with the completed Video Practice Form two days prior to the meeting. We send this information on to the consultant so he can prepare in advance. Carly will be in contact with those who have signed up a week before their scheduled session.

Summer Internship Paperwork

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* On behalf of Mary Cowan & the BCC*

For those of you who have secured an internship, we want to go on record that there is paperwork that needs to be sorted out! Carly, in the BCC manages all the paperwork for all summer projects, whether it is an entrepreneurial project or an internship. All the details must be filled in and submitted to her, so we can let the MBAO know that you are accounted for during the summer of 2013, so you be assessed your credits at the end of the summer.

 The paperwork can be found on Connect, under the tab called Internships 2013. If you can’t find it, reach out to your Career Advisor.

Once you have filled in the paperwork, you will need to approach your track champion, who represents your chosen track. For example, if you are doing a PSM track, then you would reach out to Tim Silk. Tim may sign off himself, or he may refer you to one of his colleagues and they would supervise you through the internship. Once Tim signs off and your employer signs off, then you submit to Carly. All three signatures should be on the agreement form, and if you are doing an entrepreneurial project, then there should be two signatures.

We hope this clears up any questions around the process of internships, and again, if you have any questions, please refer to your Career Advisor.

 

*Reminder* Work Permit/SIN Card

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Just a friendly reminder for those International students who have received their Work Permits & SIN Cards, please stop by the BCC so I can make copies for your student internship file at your earliest convenience.  There are still a few of you missing in action! Thanks for your attention and co-operation in advance!  Any questions/concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at: carly.boettcher@sauder.ubc.ca

David Mindell Award in Entrepreneurship – DEADLINE REMINDER

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REMINDER:  Deadline for application: 4:30pm, Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Application procedures: Announcement – David Mindell Scholarship 2012-2013

An Award of $10,000 has been established in the name of David Mindell for a student entering or currently enrolled in the full-time MBA program at the Sauder School of Business.

Eligibility Criteria:

Criteria for the award includes entrepreneurial achievement or potential, demonstrated leadership, initiative and innovativeness and academic achievement. Due consideration will be given to the financial need of the student selected.

Consideration is not restricted to only those students in the entrepreneurship specialization but rather is open to all full-time MBA students with strong track record/potential  in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Period 5 Exam Schedule

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The Period 5 exam schedule is now posted on the Sauder website here.  The exam schedule is also posted on your Connect site under:  Home Page >myUBC MBA 2014> myMBA Program> Schedules & Registration> Exam Schedules & Policy > Current Students webpage

*Monday, May 20 is a Statutory Holiday (Victoria Day) and no exams will be held on that day.

Please note, if your module’s final evaluation is not listed please consult with your instructor. Also, the due dates and times for some final evaluations are subject to change depending on the instructor.

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 (cherry.wang@sauder.ubc.ca) by no later than Wednesday, May 8th, 2013.

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.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email cherry.wang@sauder.ubc.ca