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Oct 25 – Zara Case and Class Photo

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A friendly reminder that the Zara case discussion and Class Photo scheduled on Friday, Oct 25 at HA 098.

General agenda for the day is:
8:00 – 9:45 am               Case Discussion
9:45 –10:00 am              Break
10:00 – 12:00pm            Case Discussion Cont’d
12:00 – 12:15pm            Class Photo

Attendance on Friday is mandatory. Dress code is business attire  since we will be taking a class photo at the end of session– it would be in your best interest to look your finest! Please no jeans, t-shirts and sweatshirts but simple blouses/shirts, khakis, pants/knee length skirts are acceptable.

Integrated #4: Case Memo BC Packers Case

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This is a friendly reminder that your 4th (last!) case memo for the BC Packers case is due at 8:00am on Monday, Nov 4 via Connect > myIPD > BA 504 (3.0) Integration & Professional Development: Foundation > Integrated Case #4 – BC Packers Case Memo Dropbox.

A few things to keep in mind when submitting your case memo that would help expedite the grading process:

  • You may make multiple submissions but only your last submission before the deadline will be graded
  • Your case memo and appendix needs to be merged into one single document (only either in Word or PDF)
  • You must provide both your name and student number on your case memo. Please refer to the Case Memo and Citing Instructions on Connect within the Integrated Cases folder.

If you are experiencing problems with your submission, please submit your case memo to askmba@sauder.ubc.ca before 8:00am on Monday, Nov 4.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Global Immersion Workshop 1 – October 26th

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Global Immersion Workshop 1 is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th, 2013. Details are as follows:

What: All day Saturday workshop/panel and presentations
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm (Coffee and Muffins served at 8:30am)
Location: HA 098

*The workshop is mandatory. Entire class must be in attendance.

Click here to review the workshop schedule.
Click here to review the GIE course outline.

Questions? Email mbaexchange@sauder.ubc.ca

MBA Exchange Information Session – October 30th

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Study business at one of our 36 partner schools around the world. Learn new skills, understand different attitudes and absorb life in another culture. International Exchange is your passport to a global perspective.

The MBA Exchange Information Session is taking place on Wednesday October 30th, 2013. We invite you to take part in this very special session and be prepared to ask questions!

Where: HA 133
Time: 12:15-1:30pm
Speaker: Manager Global Learning, Kiley Fithen

Questions? Email mbaexchange@sauder.ubc.ca

Make-up classes in Period 2

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Please be advised that two new make-up classes has been added to the schedule for:

  • BA 541 001 & 002 – No class on Monday, November 11, 2013, make-up class on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 4-6pm – SWNG 122
  • BAFI 541 001 & 002 – No class on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, make-up class on Monday, Nov. 18, 12-2pm-HA 132.
    *Murray has allowed you to bring your lunch during this make-up class.

These changes has been added to your schedule and Google calendar.

For any questions, please email askmba@sauder.ubc.ca

Business Plan Project “Brief” Submission – Due Oct 21

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Please be reminded that each team is required to submit their Business Plan Project “Brief” on proposed venture directly to their team faculty advisor by email before 11:59pm on Monday, Oct 21.

You may refer to the IPD handbook for the requirements on Connect > myIPD > IPD Handbook.

Should you have any questions, please contact askmba@sauder.ubc.ca or your team faculty advisor.

Schulich Fellowship Application Deadline – Wed., Oct 16 (tomorrow!!)

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This is a reminder that applications for the Schulich Fellowship for Entrepreneurship are due by no later than 8:30 am, Wednesday, October 16th, 2013

A Fellowship of $5,000 has been established by Seymour Schulich for a student entering the full-time MBA program at the Sauder School of Business.

 Eligibility Criteria:

Criteria for the award includes entrepreneurial achievement or potential, and overall previous academic performance. Abilities such as demonstrated leadership, initiative and innovativeness will receive particular consideration.

This award is open to all Graduating Class of 2015 full-time MBA students.

Application Procedure:

 Submit the following:

  1.  Cover letter (length 1 to 2 pages maximum) providing information on your leadership roles and/or entrepreneurial achievements (describing the initiative and innovation you demonstrated in this area) along with relevant community and/or extracurricular activities.
  2. Current resume or curriculum vitae

Attention to:
Margot Fraser, Programs Assistant
MBA & MM Programs Office
Robert H. Lee Graduate School
Sauder School of Business
The University of British Columbia
Room 137 – 2053 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC   V6T 1Z2, Canada

Applications may be submitted by one of the following three methods:

  • Via e-mail to: askmba@sauder.ubc.ca OR
  • mailed to the address above OR
  • submitted in person to our reception desk at the address above

Reminder: Zara Case Memo – Due 8:00am Monday Oct 21

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This is a friendly reminder that your 3rd case memo for the Zara case is due at 8:00am on Monday, Oct 21 via Connect > myIPD > BA 504 (3.0) Integration & Professional Development: Foundation > Integrated Case #3 – Zara Case Memo Dropbox.

A few things to keep in mind when submitting your case memo that would help expedite the grading process:

  • You may make multiple submissions but only your last submission before the deadline will be graded
  • Your case memo and appendix needs to be merged into one single document (only either in Word or PDF)
  • You must provide both your name and student number on your case memo. Please refer to the Case Memo and Citing Instructions on Connect within the Integrated Cases folder.

If you are experiencing problems with your submission, please submit your case memo to askmba@sauder.ubc.ca before 8:00am on Monday, Oct 21.

Happy Thanksgiving!