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As an IMBA student, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to apply for a number of Global Learning offerings. Our Summer Study Abroad with select global exchange partners will give you a chance to select from a range of options with most of them spanning 2 to 3 weeks in length. Plus, we\u2019re the only Canadian school to give you access to the Global Network for Advanced Management, spearheaded by the Yale School of Management. The Global Learning Calendar below provides a timeline overview for the IMBA 2023 Global Opportunities:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Global Activity<\/strong><\/td>\r\nDates of Activity<\/strong><\/td>\r\nInfo & Applications<\/strong><\/td>\r\nDecisions Announced<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n
Global Network Week 1 (online)<\/td>\r\nJune 13 – 17, 2022<\/td>\r\nApril 2022<\/td>\r\nEarly May 2022<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Global Network SNOCs Fall (online)<\/td>\r\nSept.-Dec. 2022<\/td>\r\nJul. 2022<\/td>\r\nAug. 2022
(Directly from GN)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Global Network SNOCs Spring (online)<\/td>\r\nJan.-Apr. 2023<\/td>\r\nNov. 2022<\/td>\r\nDec. 2022
(Directly from GN)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Global Network Week 2 (in person)<\/td>\r\nMar. 13-17, 2023<\/td>\r\nNov. 2022<\/td>\r\nJan. 2023<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Summer Study Abroad (in person)<\/td>\r\nMay – Aug.\u00a0 2023<\/td>\r\nJan. 2023<\/td>\r\nFeb. 2023<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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Student Obligations<\/strong>: Please note that you must attend all of your regularly scheduled classes according to the Professionalism, Attendance and Behavior Policy. Once your participation in the Global Opportunities is confirmed, please adjust your schedule accordingly. Should there be a timing conflict with a regularly scheduled class or exam and the Global Opportunity, students will need to drop the regular course or choose between the course and Global Opportunity, since concurrent registration is not permitted.<\/p>\r\n

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Global Network for Advanced Management<\/a><\/h3>
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The University of British Columbia\u2019s Sauder School of Business is the only Canadian member of the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM)<\/a>, an international partnership spearheaded by the Yale School of Management dedicated to integrating international experience into graduate business education.<\/p>\n

MBA students at Sauder\u2019s Robert H. Lee Graduate School have unprecedented access to learning opportunities with business schools around the world \u2013 from Lagos to London, Cape Town to S\u00e3o Paulo, and Bangalore to Beijing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

An alliance of 32 leading institutions, Global Network provides a global platform for immersive international learning opportunities through joint teaching, program development and exchange. Including schools from regions representing a broad range of cultures and economic development, the initiative is designed to develop leaders who can astutely interpret geopolitical contexts, orchestrate diverse international teams, and leverage and engage resources around the world.<\/p>\n

At the core of Global Network these programs are available to all MBA students:<\/p>\n

Global Network Courses<\/strong><\/a> (SNOCs) are virtual for-credit classes, which link students through an online platform and video conferencing. Students from around the world collaborate on projects and strengthen transnational work group skills necessary for global business.<\/p>\n

Global Network Weeks<\/strong><\/a> (GNW) give MBA students and faculty the opportunity to pursue intensive study at another network school in short courses that leverage the institutions\u2019 perspectives, programs and faculty expertise. Alongside their network counterparts, students attend classes, tour local businesses, and meet with experts focused on current regional business problems. (IMBA students can participate in the March and June GNW)<\/p>\n

Watch this video<\/a> to learn more about the student experience of Global Network Week at EGADE Business School, Mexico in October 2019.<\/p>\n

Schools\/Topics\/Dates<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0You can view the list of participating Schools, topics and dates on the Global Network Website<\/a> and watch for updates for June 2022. Information for June 2022 GNW will be released in March 2022.\u00a0 Please note that you must attend all of your regularly scheduled classes according to the Professionalism, Attendance and Behavior Policy, so once your GNW participation is confirmed, please book your travel (if applicable) accordingly. Should there be a timing conflict with a regularly scheduled class or exam and the Global Network Week, students may need to drop the regular course. Students can also choose the UBC Sauder Course.<\/p>\n

Format and Credits<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 Participating UBC IMBA students will be registered in a UBC course\u00a0 BA 532 Global Network Week (1.5 credits), which has a PASS\/FAIL standing. Upon successful completion, students will earn 1.5 credits<\/strong> as an elective towards their IMBA degree. All students will receive a certificate of completion from the host school.<\/p>\n

A typical course will include a combination of lectures, seminars, case studies, company visits, culture dashes, and networking events. You are encouraged to review the course outlines, if available, to get an idea of the format. Not all course outlines have been posted by the schools yet, but check back with the Global Network website, as these will be updated through November.<\/p>\n

Costs<\/u><\/strong>: There\u2019s no extra tuition associated with taking a GNW course. Students are responsible for their own expenses related to travel and stay (if applicable), such as flights, accommodations, most meals and incidentals. Some meals, such as networking receptions, will be provided.<\/p>\n

Network<\/u><\/strong>: Each participating school will host from 20 to 50 students from among all partner schools, with an average class size of 25-30. Each school can typically send 1-4 students to any given course.<\/p>\n

Application Process<\/strong>: In\u00a0 March 2022 students will be asked to submit their top 4 choices by filling out a short application form.<\/p>\n

Selection Process:<\/u><\/strong> In case where a school is oversubscribed, lottery method will be used to determine selection, so all students have a chance at being selected for their top choice school first. Students who were not drawn for their first choice school will then be entered into the lottery for their second choice school, and so on, as long as seats are still available<\/u><\/strong> for those schools. \u00a0\u00a0If the overall demand exceeds the total number of seats assigned to us, it is an unfortunate reality that some students might not be selected for any of their preferred schools.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions, please contact Alina Yukhymets \u2013 Manager, Global Learning at RHLGlobal@sauder.ubc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

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Summer Study Abroad<\/a><\/h3>
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Your Passport to a Global Perspective<\/h4>\n

The\u00a0 Summer Study Abroad program<\/strong> offers invaluable opportunities to study business from an international perspective and to experience life in a different culture firsthand. Students form life-long friendships, develop advantageous business networks and have the chance to explore new countries. The benefits of participating in an exchange program endure long after graduation. IMBA students participate in an exchange during the summer of the second year of the program.<\/p>\n

If you want to gather first-hand knowledge about the culture and commerce of another country, and develop confidence to work on the world stage, take advantage of this exceptional opportunity.
Students participating in a Study Abroad program will gain\u00a0 credit for their IMBA and add another top business school to their resume. IMBA Study Abroad programs take place during the summer months and vary in length from two to six weeks.<\/p>\n

You can review the Exchange Study Reports<\/strong><\/a>from students who have previously participated in Exchange here<\/a> (password: mbaexchange<\/strong>). Please select only the Reports that are for the Summer Programs.<\/p>\n

Most of the above programs are offered by\u00a0 exchange partners of the Robert H. Lee Graduate School, Sauder School of Business. UBC IMBA students, if selected to participate by the RHL Graduate School, do not pay tuition for these programs. Other expenses, such as Student Fees, are the responsibility of the attending student.<\/p>\n

Exchange Partner programs require a 2-step application process. Firstly, UBC IMBA students need to apply to the RHL Graduate School (through UBC Exchange Application).\u00a0 We will review your application, and if approved, nominate you to the selected school. You will then be required to complete paperwork and course selection directly with the host school.<\/p>\n

Please note that space is in each program is limited and application does not guarantee acceptance.<\/p>\n

How to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students can\u00a0apply for Summer Study Abroad<\/strong> starting in January 2023.<\/p>\n