Are you ready for your MBAN?
All students must go through the checklist below to ensure they are prepared to start the program.
NOTE: this list may be updated with new items periodically closer to the start of your program.
| 1. | Read through all sections of this program site – the more you know, the better prepared you will be! |
| 2. | Obtain Study Permit (if required). |
| 3. | Find housing (if needed)- apply for on-campus or find off-campus. If you are new to Vancouver, we strongly suggest you arrive at the beginning of August to set up everything you need for a successful start to the program. |
| 4. | Ensure you have August 26, 2019 noted as the first day of the MBAN program. |
| 5. | Complete Academic Prep |
| 6. | Submit the Personal Information Release and Roster Form. The purpose of this is to share information about your academic background, work experience (if applicable) and interests with your cohort and instructors as well as obtain necessary consent for a variety of purposes indicated on the form. |
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Complete the TCPS 2: Course on Research Ethics and submit your certificate in Assignments within this Canvas site no later than August 19, 2019. Completing this certificate is mandatory. NOTE: This course is free of charge. During the MBAN program you will learn about and actively conduct market research as part of your coursework. This will include surveying and interviewing individuals and potentially conducting focus groups. As an institution dedicated to research excellence, the University of British Columbia meets federal guidelines by requiring all students who may engage in research with human participants to complete the TCPS 2: Course on Research Ethics. This 2-3 hour online certificate course ensures that students understand the importance of research ethics and how to ethically conduct research involving human participants. |
| 8. | Complete the Excelling with Integrity Module on Canvas (all three modules must be complete) |
| 9. | Join the MBAN Class of 2020 Facebook Group |
| 10. | Complete the MBAN Buddy Survey before the end of July if you would liked to be paired with a buddy. We will pair you up after the deadline. You can read about what the role of an MBAN Buddy is here. |
To Do in August
| 1. | Get settled in Vancouver in early August 2019 prior to start of MBAN program on August 26, 2019. |
| 2. | Sign up for BC Medical Services Plan as soon as you arrive in British Columbia. |
| 3. | Review Period 1 course outlines and purchase any necessary course packages and textbooks. |
| 4. | Obtain your UBCcard before you start the MBAN program on August 26. You need the card to enter the graduate classroom area and breakout rooms. NOTE: If you already have a UBCcard from your undergraduate degree, you will need to obtain a graduate card in order to have access. UBCcards can only be obtained once you are registered in courses. Registration in MBAN courses will be complete by mid-June 2019. |
| 5. | Obtain your Compass Card (bus pass) from the UBC Bookstore (available late August). You must request a new monthly pass by clicking here. Your monthly pass will be available on the 16th day of the previous month. NOTE: The Compass Card is mandatory and included in all students’ UBC levied fees regardless of whether you use it or not. |
| 6. | Please ensure you have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). If you do not have a SIN, information on how to apply for one can be found here. |
| 7. | Create Sauder Computer Lab EAD (Enterprise Active Directory) account. |
| 8. | Review the following Robert H. Lee Graduate School Academic Regulations: |
| 9. | Complete the Business Career Centre MBAN Pre-Arrival Orientation Checklist. |
| 10. | If your contact information (phone and e-mail) changes, please update on the Student Service Centre and email askmban@sauder.ubc.ca. |
| 11. | Attend mandatory Opening Week orientation. (begins Monday, August 26, 2019) |
Graduate Student Card (UBC Card)
The multi-functional UBCcard provides students with official campus identification, allows library loans, access to services, and access to restricted spaces.
You must be registered in courses before you can be issued a UBC card. Registration will be completed for you by the Robert H. Lee Graduate School by late June.
Even if you have attended UBC before, you should obtain a new card that shows that you are a graduate student. These cards are encoded to allow you access to the graduate breakout rooms and other graduate student areas at the Sauder School of Business.
There are two (2) steps involved in obtaining your activated card:
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Step 1: Obtain your UBCcard |
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Step 2: Automatic access (this step will give you swipe-card access to relevant Sauder spaces) |
Once you have obtained your UBCcard and are registered in the MBAN courses, you will automatically receive access to the RHL Graduate School wing and your MBAN/MM student lounge (HA 341). Please allow 24 hours for your card to be activated. If you have any questions please contact the Office Administration desk at 604-822-1386 or access@sauder.ubc.ca. |
Lost/Stolen UBCcard
Lost or stolen UBCcards must be reported immediately. UBC departments (including the Bookstore, Library, Food Services, Housing, Athletics and others) assume no responsibility for fraudulent use of your UBCcard before the Lost or Stolen Card Notification Form is submitted and processed by the UBC Carding Office.
Opening Week starts August 26, 2019!
On August 26, 2019 we will welcome all students to Opening Week. Attendance is mandatory for all students. Opening Week will run for four full days from Monday, August 26 to Thursday, August 29 inclusive. There will be some evening activities. This week is designed to provide information about the program, build a strong foundation for academic success and to introduce you to fellow classmates, faculty and staff.
Opening Week Speakers
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Cicely Blain Cicely is a consultant, facilitator, writer and artist based in Vancouver, BC. They grew up in London, England and graduated from the University of British Columbia with a major in Modern European Studies and a minor in Russian language. Cicely’s passion for activism started early and in their teenage years, was instrumental in winning an $8 million grant from the British government to build a community center for young people in poor urban environments. They realized the power of commitment to a cause, hard-work, and compassionate community building. Today Cicely continues to work towards an inclusive, equitable and accessible future through their organization, Cicely Blain Consulting. |
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Martina Valkovicova Martina is the Assistant Dean of Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre who absolutely loves her job of helping students land a dream career and fulfill their potential. Originally from Slovakia, she set off to pursue global adventures at the age of 18. She has 20+ years of work experience in senior leadership positions in both private and public sectors across three continents. She holds an MA degree in Economics from Economics University in Bratislava and is also a proud UBC MBA alumna. She speaks four languages and is an avid reader, connector and volunteer passionate about social impact. |
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Justin Bull Justin is a faculty member at the Sauder School of Business at UBC. After completing a PhD on corporate sustainability practices, he spent five years in the private sector building sustainability programs with clients including Lyft, IKEA and Rolling Stone. He teaches extensively on Innovation, Indigenous Relations, and Strategy to graduate and executive audiences. |
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Jaclyn McPhadden Jaclyn earned her B.Sc. in Biology at UVic and her MBA at UBC. She spent several years leading teams in the Arctic and Antarctic, a transformational experience that’s inspired new approaches to balancing business and sustainability. Today, Jaclyn leads Canada’s 12th fastest growing company, disrupting the antiquated waste industry. She demonstrates herself as both a leader and business builder, which earned her Female Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018 and named in Vancouver’s Forty Under 40 in 2017. |
Opening Week Slides
Program Overview
Excelling with Integrity Part I
Excelling with Integrity Part II
Leading Teams with Wayne Rawcliffe
Ropes Course
As part of a Sauder Graduate Program tradition, we’ll be participating in the Pacific Adventure Learning Ropes Course during Program Opening.
Hopefully this sounds exciting to you but if it makes you nervous, don’t be. This activity is “challenge by choice”- do what you feel comfortable doing. Heights not your favourite thing? Have some limitations? Not to worry, there is plenty for you to do without sitting on tree branches. All levels of ability can join in, it’s all about team-building, not who can do the most. If you still have concerns, contact us and we’d be happy to discuss. To find a map of where the Ropes Course will take place, please click here.
You will need to fill in the two forms below and bring them to the first day of Program Opening on August 26th.