The Faculty of Law are running a course entitled “Law and the Modern Workplace”, and the instructor feels that it would be a good fit for MBA students. Click to view the LAW 419 002 – Individual Employment Law (Law and the Modern Course Outline. A course schedule and weekly reading assignments will be provided on the first day of class.

The MBA office has reviewed the materials and are happy to count it as 3 credits of outside credits at the senior undergraduate level towards your program degree for those students who are interested in taking it.

Synopsis of the course:

The face of workplace law today has dramatically changed, as a result of the emergence of human rights, privacy and occupational health laws. These laws have opened the doors to employee claims of addictions and/or mental and physical disabilities; employee complaints regarding harassment, discrimination and bullying; and employee complaints regarding privacy violations and unsafe workplaces. With rising health care costs and other pressures on government and society, employers are increasingly required to focus on their employees’ overall wellness. At the same time, technology and social media are blurring the boundaries between work life and private life, with a resulting expectation that the workplace reflect the goals and values of all of its participants.
This course is designed to give students a full appreciation of these various modern day workplace issues; how they arise, their legal and ethical implications for employers and employees, and their broader societal impact.

Course Details:
Course Name: LAW 419 002 – Individual Employment Law (Law and the Modern Workplace)
Credits: 3
Dates: September 2nd – November 28th 2014 – Every Monday
Times: 5:30 – 8:30pm
Exam Date: There will be no exam for this course. A final paper will be due at the end of the exam period in December 2014.
Room: Law Building – 111
Seats: 5 available seats for MBA students and we will work on a first-come, first-serve basis. Student should apply by emailing Melanie Vipond at mvipond@glgmlaw.com.

Course Requirements:
Reaction Papers 20% of final grade
Class Participation 40% of final grade
Final Paper 40% of final grade

Those students who are interested in taking the course should contact Melanie Vipond, the instructor, for registration – mvipond@glgmlaw.com / 778.329.9035. Melanie will accept up to 5 MBA students in this course. If you are registered please let our the MBA & MM Programs office know as well so that we can ensure the credits are counted towards your degree.

Period 5 (April 21 – May 2, 2014) is quickly approaching and the Graduate Programs Office would like to remind you of some important details for the upcoming period.

Update: No classes on Monday, April 21, 2014.

This period is intense, it covers 2 modules (BA 560 & BA 563) in 2 weeks and we expect the pace to be fast. Please prepare yourself by reviewing both the course outline and your schedule in advance.

-Note that there will be a briefing for Integrated Live Case Day on May 1^st until 5:00 pm after the regular class.

Here are the links to the course outlines:
BA 560: Ethics and Sustainability
BA 563: Decision Making for Managers

If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email askmba@sauder.ubc.ca.

Hello FT-MBA Students,

On Thursday, April 3^rd we encourage you to come to the FT-MBA Student Experience Survey Forum to discuss the results of the recent Student Experience Survey and the improvements the School proposes to undertake.

Your Associate Dean of Professional Graduate Degree Programs, Professor Murali Chandrashekaran and BCC Assistant Dean & Director, Ms. Fiona Walsh will be present with supporting team members from the Graduate Programs Office to engage in a meaningful conversation with you.

Pizza will be served during the meeting.

Date:  Thursday, April 3^rd

Time: 12:30 pm ~ 2:00 pm

Location: HA 098

Sincerely,

Graduate Programs Office

The Period 4 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 2015> myMBA Program> Schedules & Registration> Exam Schedules & Policy > Current Students webpage

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 & MM 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  (cherry.wang@sauder.ubc.ca) by no later than Friday, March 28, 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 cherry.wang@sauder.ubc.ca

Please be advised the that the BAIT 527 Outline has been updated:correct number of credits (1.5) and class meeting times (6-9:30pm).

Click here for Module Outlines.

Posted on behalf of Murali:

Hi all,

Hope you have had a super break after a productive GIE!

As you return, we are pleased to be able to offer you 5 b-clinic opportunities. We were initially going to hold the b-clinic projects for the P6 and P7, but owing to requests from many of you and the availability of several projects, we are offering them now for P4 leading into the summer.

Attached you will find two documents. The first outlines what the b-clinic projects are, work-load requirement, credit offering, and processes. The second outlines the five opportunities available.

Business Clinic Projects
b-clinic 2014 Spring opportunities

If you are interested in any of these projects, you will need to do the following:
• Send an email to Eveline Lam (eveline.lam@sauder.ubc.ca) with subject line reading “Interest in b-clinic project”
• In the email clearly specify the project in which you are interested
• Attach a copy of your resume
Each team will be no more than 4 students — if more than 4 students apply for a project, Murali, in conjunction with the client, will make the decision on the team composition.

We will be aiming to kick off the projects in the week of March 17.

If you have any questions that need answering before you throw your hat into the ring, send an email to Murali Chandrashekaran (murali@sauder.ubc.ca)

Best,
Murali

Welcome Back from GIE!

Please advised that the first day of Period 4 is Monday, March 10, 2014.

Course Registration:
Instructions: You can register for modules by logging into the SSC with your CWL. There are video tutorials at the bottom left side of the SSC website to guide you on how to register for modules; if you need a refresher.

Here is the link to the most updated schedule, outlines and track sheets: http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/Programs/MBA/MBA_Full_Time/Current_Students

You are able to add/drop modules right through the first week of classes for each period.The last day to add/drop modules is Friday, March 14th.

*Note: You will need to change your ‘Session’ year if you would like add/drop modules for P4. To change your ‘Session’ year, please click on the right hand corner and change it to 2013 Winter.

If you have any questions, please email askmba@sauder.ubc.ca

During exam week there is a lot of demand for the Graduate Breakout Rooms. If there is no availability in the Graduate Breakout Rooms, as reminder the following study spaces are available for your use:

1. Canaccord Learning Commons has a range of breakout rooms for use by all Sauder students. Please click here for more information/or to book a breakout room at the Canaccord Learning Commons.

2. The Irving K Barber Learning Centre Group Study Rooms
3. The Koerner Library Public Study Rooms
4. The Woodward Library Public Study Rooms

To book a room at these locations, please click here. For other, more informal study spaces around campus, please click here.

Just a refresher about the Graduate Breakout Room Policy: https://blogs.ubc.ca/2015ftmba/2013/10/03/breakout-room-usage-policy-reminder/

Questions? Email askmba@sauder.ubc.ca.

The Period 3 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 2015> myMBA Program> Schedules & Registration> Exam Schedules & Policy > Current Students webpage

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. We have already blocked off Friday, Feb 14th for travelling in regards to GIE.
• Extensions may only be granted by the MBA & MM Programs Office for medical reasons.
• Students must notify the MBA & MM 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  (cherry.wang@sauder.ubc.ca) by no later than Wednesday, January 29, 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 cherry.wang@sauder.ubc.ca