The Period 6 exam schedule is now posted on the Sauder website here.

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 traveling.
• Extensions may only be granted by the Graduate Programs Office for medical reasons.
• Students must notify the Graduate 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 Graduate Programs Office (askmba@sauder.ubc.ca) by no later than Tuesday, Sept 30, 2014.

Failure to notify the Graduate 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 askmba@sauder.ubc.ca

Please read through the following 2 documents for some interesting b-clinic fall projects, the process and engagement!

• Business Clinic Projects – Process and Engagement
• Business Clinic Projects – 2014 Fall opportunities

Once you have read the project descriptions, you need to send an email by Monday, September 29 to Laura Nightingale (Laura.Nightingale@sauder.ubc.ca) with the following points:

• identify the project on which you want to work
• brief rationale for why you would make a good fit for the particular project
• your average marks so far in the program

Should you have any questions, please contact askmba@sauder.ubc.ca.

Help us outnumber the Faculty of Applied Science and support the United Way!

Marc Palange, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science, is challenging the Sauder School or Business to a participation race to gather as many students, faculty and staff as possible to join in the United Way Turkey 2KM Trot fun run or walk:

Date:

Wednesday, October 8^th (note this date is during exam week, so if your exam schedule allows, please consider coming out to burn off some exam stress!!)

Run start time:

The trot starts at 12:30 p.m. and the walk begins immediately following the run

Cost:

There is no cost to join. The major fundraising portion of this event will be done between Deans.  The challenge is that the Dean of Applied Science will pay $1 for every person we have over and above the number of participants they have.  Last year, the Faculty of Applied Science had 50 participants and we know we can outdo that!

Registration:

1. To get a sense of numbers, e-mail Debra Harris: debra.harris@sauder.ubc.ca with your name and program of study (ie: MM or MBA)
2. To count actual participants, same day registration will be conducted and starts at noon

Come out on Thursday, September 18th to chat with first-year MBA’s on how they can get involved outside the classroom added to their MBA experience. From Net Impact to Finance, CSM, PSM or the “unofficial wine club” there will be something of interest to everyone. But they won’t know, unless you can be there to tell them!

When: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Thursday September 18th
Where: Outside breakout rooms and the main hall

The Net Impact UBC chapter invites MBA and MM students for a lunch and learn session about this years conference. The theme for our 12th annual Net Impact conference is “Investing in Social Impact” where we will be listening from entrepreneurs, investors and corporations how to finance and monitor their social impact initiatives/ventures. The goal of the conference is to bring together experts from various fields including technology, housing, food and agriculture, and natural resources, in an effort to better understand how the business world perceives and employs principles of social finance

Join us during this lunch and learn session to learn more about the speakers lineup or simply to learn more about impact investing. The session will take place next Monday, September 15th from 12 to 12:30pm in room DL 125.

Registration for the 2015 National Investment Banking Competition is now open!

The National Investment Banking Competition attracts university students from around the world to compete in an investment banking case competition.

The principal focus of the Competition is to provide students with the opportunity to learn and apply practical skills relevant to investment banking. The Competition consists of a Preliminary Round and a Final Round, with cases developed by professionals from top investment banks designed to replicate potential real-world transactions. Participation in NIBC will provide hands-on experience and insight into the daily responsibilities of both junior and senior investment bankers. These responsibilities include analysis of financial data, running scenarios in financial models, evaluating structural alternatives against client parameters, and creating pitch books. Finalists will have the chance to present their advice in a live pitch to a panel of managing directors from leading North American investment banks, while competing for a $15,000 prize pool.

Please refer to our Competition Prospectus and Factsheet for more information, and register at nibc.ca before October 12^th, 2014.

Applications now open for the BC Export Award for International Business Studies

In a continued effort to foster an export culture in Canada, and create a workforce that is globally minded, the BC Export Award Committee is pleased to offer the 2014 International Business Studies Award.

This Award recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership, excelled in their international business studies (be it international business, finance, relations or economics) and have made a significant contribution to the export community in BC.

To be eligible, students must be attending a post-secondary school in BC in their final two years of the program and be actively involved in programs that involve international studies.

Please submit all applications by September 25.

Application: http://www.bcexportawards.com/business-studies-student-award-application-form/

The Scholarship value is $500 and the Award date will be November 12. You can read more about the Award and criteria here.

More about the BC Export Awards

Conceived in 1982, the Export Awards program has recognized over 300 companies since its inception, reflecting the growth and diversity of BC’s economy over the past 30 years.  Every year, top export industry leaders are nominated under nine award categories. Winners are selected by independent judges who are experts in their area of specialty. Hosted by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and their event partners, this respected awards luncheon is a prime networking event that can help your business connect with leading and emerging industry decision-makers in the BC export sector. Please visit bcexportawards.com for further information.

Best,  The BCCIE Team

Our next Summer Seminar will be held in Whistler from June 21-24, 2015

This is to advise you that Charles Lee is no longer employed at the Sauder School of Business.As you may be aware, Charles was an “Acting Manager”, covering for Theresa Scott while she was on maternity leave.

Theresa Scott will return to office November 24^th, just in time to ensure your transition is smooth and to wish you all well.

Between September 15^th and November 24^th, Jenny Chan will be covering the role of Acting FT MBA Manager. Jenny has been with Sauder for many years and has held four different positions. She is ready to jump in and able to support you.

From September 15^th, you can reach Jenny at jenny.chan@sauder.ubc.ca or drop by the Graduate Programs Office to see her.

Of course, Kelsey Pease, your new FT MBA Program Assistant is also here to help. She is available at Kelsey.pease@sauder.ubc.ca.

We have invited an advisor from I-House to present to your class on post graduate work permits with a Q&A session afterwards. If you are considering applying for the PGWP, this will be a very useful session to attend.

When/Where: Friday, September 26th from 12:00-1:00pm in DL 125.

Please sign up here by Sept. 16th.

See you there!

Welcome back everyone! Hope you are all settling in after a great summer of learning, networking and fun.

Just a friendly reminder…….if you are not able to make it to a class, please extend the courtesy to communicate with your instructor in advance and determine the effects of missing a session.

The GPO has been hearing from many instructors about significant absences last week. In many cases, these absences were without notice. Unexpected absences can disrupt planned class activities, and often require the instructor to bring students up to speed after the fact.

Remember, instructors are part of your professional network – they are frequently involved in referrals and direct matches. Professional courtesy will serve you well!