Monthly Archives: January 2014

2014 Financial Leaders of Tomorrow Summer Program

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Held June 30 to July 11, is designed to help attendees understand China’s financial markets the PBC School of Finance at Tsinghua University will host the second annual summer program for international students. Attendees will enjoy two weeks of study and fun at the leading university in China. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of China’s financial markets, including banking, securities, insurance, fund, and other sectors. Unique and in-depth lectures will be provided by a combination of Tsinghua faculties, policymakers from the government and industry elites with extensive experience at top financial entities.

Study trips to financial institution, cultural events and sight-seeing tours will also be arranged.

The program is suitable for college juniors, seniors, or master’s students majored in Finance, Economics or related subjects.

The first-round application deadline is February 15. And scholarships are available.

Find out more about the 2014 program, please visit the program website.

 

Rotman Design Challenge

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The Rotman Design Challenge (RDC) is an international Business Design case competition. After a month of working on a complex business challenge proposed by an innovative and forward-thinking sponsor, teams of 4-6 master’s students from leading business and design schools across the globe come together for a live, two–day event at the Rotman School of Management to propose their solutions.

PRIZES:

  • 1st Place Team: $7,000 (+ eternal glory and bragging rights)
  • 2nd Place Team: $3,000 (+ our deep admiration)
  • 3rd Place Team: $1,000 (+ a pretty solid round of applause)

If there is interest, Moura Quayle, has offered to provide some coaching to Sauder students who participate in this event.  For more information on the Challenge visit www.rotmandesignchallenge.com or contact us at rotmandesignchallenge2014@gmail.com.

CFA Awareness Scholarships – Submission Extension

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MBA Students:

NOTE: The deadline for application to this award has been extended to: 8:00am, Wednesday, January 29, 2014

If you are taking the CFA exam in June 2014, you may be eligible to obtain a CFA Awareness scholarship

What are CFA Awareness Scholarships?

Awareness Scholarships are designated for key influencers in the academic and financial communities.   These awards reduce the CFA Program enrollment and exam registration fee (includes access to the curriculum eBook) to US$350.   NOTE: Scholarship candidates are responsible for any additional costs related to selecting/purchasing the curriculum.

Eligibility for University/College Students:

 The Scholarships Candidate must be a currently enrolled college or university student in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a school that is either a CFA Program Partner (which UBC is) or in the University Recognition Program.

Recipients of the June scholarship may only apply it to the upcoming June exam (Levels I, II, and III).

Please read the entire Official Rules:  http://www.cfainstitute.org/programs/cfaprogram/scholarships/Documents/awareness_scholarship_rules.pdf before submitting your application.

How to Apply:

  1.  Fill out the application: http://www.cfainstitute.org/Forms/partner_scholarship_june.pdf
  2. Submit the application to the attention of Margot Fraser at askmba@sauder.ubc.ca by no later than 8:00am, Wednesday, January 29, 2014
  3. All applications (MBA & B.Com.) will be reviewed and the successful candidates forwarded by the Sauder School of Business to the CFA by the deadline of February 3, 2014.

If you have questions about this award, please contact Margot Fraser at askmba@sauder.ubc.ca.

CFA Awareness Scholarships

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MBA Students:

NOTE: The deadline for application to this award has been extended to: 8:00am, Wednesday, January 29, 2014

If you are taking the CFA exam in June 2014, you may be eligible to obtain a CFA Awareness scholarship

What are CFA Awareness Scholarships?

Awareness Scholarships are designated for key influencers in the academic and financial communities.   These awards reduce the CFA Program enrollment and exam registration fee (includes access to the curriculum eBook) to US$350.   NOTE: Scholarship candidates are responsible for any additional costs related to selecting/purchasing the curriculum.

Eligibility for University/College Students:

 The Scholarships Candidate must be a currently enrolled college or university student in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a school that is either a CFA Program Partner (which UBC is) or in the University Recognition Program.

Recipients of the June scholarship may only apply it to the upcoming June exam (Levels I, II, and III).

Please read the entire Official Rules:  http://www.cfainstitute.org/programs/cfaprogram/scholarships/Documents/awareness_scholarship_rules.pdf before submitting your application.

How to Apply:

  1.  Fill out the application: http://www.cfainstitute.org/Forms/partner_scholarship_june.pdf
  2. Submit the application to the attention of Margot Fraser at askmba@sauder.ubc.ca by no later than 8:00am, Wednesday, January 29, 2014
  3. All applications (MBA & B.Com.) will be reviewed and the successful candidates forwarded by the Sauder School of Business to the CFA by the deadline of February 3, 2014.

If you have questions about this award, please contact Margot Fraser at askmba@sauder.ubc.ca.

Upcoming Internship deadlines…

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Below are summer internship posting deadlines coming up this week!

***Please check COOL for details and application instructions!***

Global Relay Communications Inc.  Product Manager – Intern  TONIGHT Jan 16

BlackRock Inc.  2014 Summer Internship Opportunities (Asia Pacific & USA)  Jan 17

Kraft Canada Inc.  Brand Marketing & Finance Summer Internship Jan 17

Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board  Investment Research Intern Jan 17

Ernst & Young  2014 Performance Improvement – Major Capital Projects / Program Management Intern Jan 19

Questions ? Contact: Carly Boettcher, Graduate Careers Assistant

SCMP Info Session : Jan 23

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Interested in working with extremely smart people within the professional services industry, advising VP’s & CEOs? Interested in a career in Strategic Management Consulting working for firms like McKinsey, Monitor, BCG, Deloitte, Bain, Accenture etc….? Your best opportunity to get into the wonderful world of consulting exists only at UBC through the Sauder Strategic Consulting Mentor Program (SCMP).

The SCMP is totally unique to Sauder and it is a solid opportunity for anyone interested in consulting or working in strategic management functions. It requires a great deal of effort on the part of each participant, but the rewards are definitely worth it: the successful graduates of this program are given an opportunity to interview with at least 6 top consultancies in the world (McKinsey, BCG, Bain etc.). That is more than any of the other top-tier MBA schools can offer.

Join us on Thursday, January 23 at 12:45 – 1:45 pm in HA 492  to learn more about the program, the selection criteria and about practical business tools that you acquire if you are chosen to this program.

RSVP on COOL by January 22!

Thursday PD Class – Summer Experience Information

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This is a follow-up to the 12:45-1:45 class scheduled for this Thursday. This is an important session to attend as we will be answering your questions around:

  • Your options and requirements for your Summer Experience
  • Process, paperwork, faculty supervisors
  • Data regarding compensation for internships
  • Data regarding timing – when and how do things typically happen
  • Best practices for securing your summer experience

And more.

We will start at 12:45 on Thursday, HA 492. See you then.

Notice: BA 504 Course Fee and Rankings

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There are about 15 students who have not yet paid their BA 504 course fee.

This is in fact hindering your classmates from receiving their rankings because P2 rankings cannot be calculated until all the grades are into the SSC. In turn this is preventing your classmates of having the opportunity to obtain a better internship.

Please pay your BA 504 Course fee by the end Tuesday, January 14th. To pay your BA 504 course fee, please visit the following link: http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/Resources/The_Store/Class_and_Lab_Fees

 

EXCHANGE APPLICATION DEADLINE: JAN.13, 9:00 AM

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Welcome back MBA class!  You’ve hit the ground running and  – for those of you hoping to keep your international momentum up after Global Immersion – your applications for exchange are due Monday morning.

To apply fill out the track-specific application form posted on under the “international opportunities”  in connect (note the PSM track form has been modified – be sure you have the latest version). Send the application, along with your essay and recent cv to mbaexchange@sauder.ubc.ca.

Not sure how to make a study plan? Term dates? Housing? Take a look at our partner fact sheets and visit the partner websites.

Go global and get out there!