Dean’s Office Funding Website Now Available

We are excited to launch the new online form and resource tool for UBC Sauder MBA students to access Dean’s Office Funding. Please explore the website and consider the Personal and Professional Development Opportunities you may want to explore during your MBA journey. Some new content and resources are still to come, but for now, you can review everything here.

If you have any questions about the fund, please connect with Shannon Sterling, Manager, Student Development at shannon.sterling@ubc.ca

Period 3 Exam Schedule

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.caby 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

Upcoming Summer Internship Deadlines…

Below are summer internship posting deadlines coming up this week!

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

Scotiabank Global Banking & Markets  Corporate Banking Summer Associate  TOMORROW – Jan 22 by 11:59 PM PST via COOL

Deloitte Summer Internship – Human Capital, Strategy & Operations, or Technology Consulting Jan 24

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority  Business Analyst (4 month Internship) Jan 26

*Ensure you read application instructions within the actual job postings carefully as employers may request various application methods i.e. Apply via COOL & Company Website to be considered.  Also, ensure you forward your documents to your assigned Career Coach well in advance of any deadline for any reviews before you submit to postings*

Questions ? Contact: Carly Boettcher, Graduate Careers Assistant

EMD Serono Innovation Cup 2014

In its fourth year, the Innovation Cup offers the opportunity for 30 selected postgraduate students in life sciences and business administration programs to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from experienced EMD Serono professionals, develop entrepreneurial skills and work with peers in teams to advance a novel idea into a convincing business plan during a one-week summer camp.

The Cup will take place in Darmstadt, Germany (July 13-18, 2014). Travel and accommodation expenses will be paid by EMD Serono. A EUR 10, 000 prize will be awarded by the grand jury to the team that presents the most convincing business plan.

Application and program information are available online. Deadline for registration March 15, 2014.

 

Partnerships for Canada’s Clean Economy 2014

The Partnerships for Canada’s Clean Economy 2014 conference will provide a forum to share crucial insights from world-class thinkers and leading jurisdictions around the world. This will inform the strategic context in Canada, and identify the public and private partnerships required to take advantage of future investment opportunities.

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2014
Venue: Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Level 3 Summit
Speakers, program information and registration all online

2014 Financial Leaders of Tomorrow Summer Program

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

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

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

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…

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