The Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) provides students with sought-after analytical skills within a broader business context. Students will be trained to apply advanced analytical tools and methods to address management challenges in today\u2019s business world.<\/p>\n
In the MBAN, all students progress\u00a0through the program together as a cohort within a set, standard curriculum.<\/p>\n
The structure and components of the MBAN program are described using some terms that students should become familiar with:<\/p>\n
Courses will cover a variety of key subject areas: Data Management, Data Analytics, Decision Analytics, Business Context, Business Skills, and Experiential Learning.<\/p>\n
NOTE:\u00a0Due to the set curriculum,\u00a0successful completion of every course is mandatory<\/span>.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In addition to regular courses, the program includes a number of unique elements that support career development that are applied to learning:<\/p>\n Career Development<\/b><\/p>\n In partnership with the\u00a0Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre<\/a>, the Career Development course provides students with the tools and resources to guide the transition from student to professional. Career Development Course curriculum includes a self-assessment, career research techniques, skill development sessions, resume and cover letter writing tips, interview preparation, and networking opportunities with industry experts \u2013 all tailored to individual professional experiences and opportunities as an MBAN student.<\/p>\n Internship<\/strong><\/p>\n The internship is a\u00a0 6-credit course in the MBAN program that provides a valuable experiential learning opportunity. Students can apply to two streams: an internship with the Centre for Operations Excellence or the Analytics Collaboratory option. More details and how to apply will be covered in January 2020 after the program has commenced. Students begin preparatory project work during the one week break between Periods 4 and 5 in April and then work full-time on the projects from late May to late August.<\/p>\n The internship\u00a0enables students to apply the analytical and practical skills learned in their coursework and create connections with other analytics leaders in the industry.<\/p>\n Internship Presentation - Nov 5, 2019<\/a><\/p>\n Professionalism Presentation - April 24, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n MBAN Internship Proposal Form: https:\/\/webforms.sauder.ubc.ca\/mban-internship-proposals\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n MBAN COE Project Application Form: https:\/\/webforms.sauder.ubc.ca\/mban-coe-projects<\/a><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n Program and exam schedules will be updated on Canvas. Students should review the schedule carefully and before the start of each period so that they are aware of any make-up classes.<\/p>\n MBAN Class of 2020 Program Schedule<\/a> - updated Apr 20, 2020<\/p>\n MBAN Class of 2020 P5 Exam Schedule<\/a> - updated May 7, 2020<\/p>\n NOTES:<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n Students should review the course outlines carefully before classes begin each period. Students are expected to do any pre-readings and\/or preparation as noted on outlines and come prepared to the first lecture of each course. This 2020 MBAN Program site is the overall program site and is the main information source as an MBAN student. It contains general information about the program but not about specific courses students are enrolled in. If you are not familiar with Canvas, please watch this tutorial video.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Individual Canvas sites for courses are developed and maintained by instructors. Instructors may or may not use Canvas and will usually indicate on their course outline as to whether they will have a site. Individual sites will begin to appear on the Canvas Homepage<\/a> under \"Dashboard\" as instructors populate and release them closer to the start of each Period.<\/p>\n Courses that Span Multiple Periods\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nSchedules<\/a><\/h3>
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Course Outlines & Canvas Sites<\/a><\/h3>
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