Period 1 Exam Schedule

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The Period 1 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 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 MBA & MM Programs Office Programs Office (cherry.wang@sauder.ubc.ca) by no later than Wednesday, September 25, 2013.

Failure to notify the MBA& MM 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

MBA Society: Clubs Day- Sept 24th

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Join us on Tuesday, September 24th to explore and join our MBA clubs. From Net Impact to Finance, CSM, PSM or the “unofficial wine club” there will be something of interest to everyone. Sign up for one, or many and chat with second-year MBA’s to hear about how getting involved outside the classroom added to their MBA experience.

When: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Tuesday September 24th
Where: Outside DL 125 and on the back Terrace”

Resume Blitz Tutorial Sessions

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Happy Friday from the BCC!

We hope you had a great week, and will enjoy this wonderful sunshine today!

Please note that after your respective IPD Class with Ian on either this coming Monday or Wednesday, we are holding an optional Resume Blitz Tutorial session for those of you who could benefit from both hands-on support and focused time to work on your resume.

Mary and Rodrigo will be present to field 1-1 and group questions, troubleshoot, and help move your resume forward towards the final resume deadline.

Any questions/concerns in regards to your resume should always be addressed to your assigned Career Coach at the BCC.  We look forward to working with you!

Mock Practice Interviews B: Registration is Open

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Mock Practice Interviews B: Thursday, September 19 & September 26

As a follow up to your Mini Mock with your Career Coach during your Intake Meeting — Mock Interview (MI) B is fast approaching.  There are 60+ spots available for September 19 & 30+ spots for September 26.

MI B is a 20-minute behavioural interview followed by a 10-minute feedback session where you’ll be asked common behavioural interview questions (4-6) and receive feedback based on the BCC’s Interview Rubric.

Suggested activities to help prepare for MI B include:

  • Interview eLearning Module – Available on Connect | eLearning
  • Review MBA PD Class 2 – Interview Fundamentals (Connect=>My PD Journey)
  •  Interview Stream – Practice the MI B Pre-set of Interview Questions (this is good practice exercise – not necessarily all the same questions you’ll be asked during MI B)
  • Review your Background Analysis and frame your accomplishments in the  CAR (Context | Action | Result) format.  Be prepared to have more than one story ready.

TO DO:  Log into COOL-> go to “Workshops/Events” tab -> under “ Workshops” find “Mock Practice Interviews B”-> Please choose a time slot (30 minutes) that works best for you. We will contact students in regards to Mock Interview locations a few days before Sept 19 & Sept 26.

If you have any questions about interview slots contact Carly Boettcher. If you would like more information on the Mock Interview process please contact Rodrigo Porto.

 *Business casual attire required*

Cheers,

BCC Careers Team

MBA Clubs Day – Sept 24 – Noon – 2.00 pm

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Join us on Tuesday, September 24th to explore and join our MBA clubs (open to MBA’s, MM & Exchange students). From Net Impact to Finance, CSM, PSM or the “unofficial wine club” there will be something of interest to everyone. Sign up for one, or many and chat with second-year MBA’s to hear about how getting involved outside the classroom added to their MBA experience.

 

When: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Tuesday September 24th

Where: Outside DL 125 and on the back Terrace

Institute of Asian Research Events

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UBC’s Institute of Asian Research offers a variety of seminars, discussions and conferences. The following upcoming event may be of interest to students:
Japan is Back: Abe Governance, Abenomics, and Abe Foreign Policy after the Upper House Election

Sponsor: Centre for Japanese Research, Institute of Asian Research,
Liu Institute for Global Issues
Place: Multi-Purpose Room, Liu Institute for Global Issues, 6476 NW Marine Drive
Type: Discussion
Dates: Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 to Thursday, Sep 19, 2013
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm

For additional information, please visit their web site.

Their complete calendar is also available at:
http://www.iar.ubc.ca/NewsEvents/EventandConferenceCalendar.aspx

Submission of ranked GIE locations – Now Open

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Submission of ranked Global Immersion locations is now open. Please submit your ranking at the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_Ov4Br4xjrhqhC1LPpVJ53q2twNE2Q_d89DojeqBb74/viewform

Submission closes Sept 15

Below is an overview of the Global Immersion Experience, please take a moment to watch this short video. It will outline the learning dimensions and help inform your locations rankings. Should you have any questions, please email askmba@sauder.ubc.ca

Westlake Lanes Case Memo Grades Now Available!

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Please note that your grade for the 1st Integrated Case Memo – Westlake Lanes is now released on Connect > myIPD > BA 504 (3.0) Integration &Professional Development: Foundation > My Grades (left menu under IPD: Foundation).

*It is important to note that underneath your grade, you may click on “Comments” to view the individual feedback our graders have provided for you.*

Within the Grading folder in Sept 6 – Integrated Case #1: Westlake Lanes, we have also posted the Overall Graders’ Comments that were presented last Friday and 3 exemplars for you to refer to.

Should you experience any problems with viewing this information, please do not hesitate to contact askmba@sauder.ubc.ca.