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.

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!

Here is a summary of the key program dates from now until Dec 2013, to help you with your planning (as listed in your class google calendar):

• P2 runs Oct 21 – Nov 30th, with exam week from Nov 25th – 30th
• Friday Oct 25th – Integrated Case Day – PSM Track
• Saturday Oct 26th – Global Immersion Workshop
• Monday Oct 28th – Integrated Business Plan Project – Workshop #2
• Friday Nov 8th – Integrated Case Day – FIN Track
• Remembrance Day Holiday – Monday Nov 11th – no classes this day (check for make-up classes on the schedule)
• Tuesday Nov 12th – Presentation Skills Workshop
• Friday Nov 15th – Registration for P3-P5 modules opens at 10am
• Monday Nov 25th – Sat Nov 30th – Exam Week
• Monday Dec 2nd – Friday Dec 6th – Business Plan Project week & Creativity Classes
• Saturday Dec 7th – MBA Society Gala
• Monday Dec 9th & Tuesday Dec 10th – Creativity Classes & Presentations (once your BA 562 section timeslot is finished on Dec 10th you are free to begin your holidays)
• MBA Games – Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th January 2014
• First day back for P3 – Monday 6th January 2014

Please direct any questions about the above to askmba@sauder.ubc.ca

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

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.

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!

The handbook has been updated on Connect > myIPD > IPD Handbook (on left menu) regarding the Business Plan Supplemental Information submission on Wed, Dec 4.

Please note that you do not have to prepare a comprehensive written report but each team only needs to submit supplemental materials (appendices, financial pro forma, research summaries, etc.) that will complement your oral presentation on December 6.

Each team is required to 1) submit 1 soft copy via the assignment dropbox of Connect by 4:00pm. Please select only 1 member of your team to submit this softcopy. 2) Submit 2 hard copies at the MBA Office (HA 137) front reception by 4:00pm. Both soft copy and 2 hard copies must be received by 4:00pm on Wednesday, Dec 4th to be considered as acceptable.