Global Learning

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.

At the core of Global Network these programs are available to all MBA students:

Global Network Courses (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.

Global Network Weeks (GNW) give MBA students and faculty the opportunity to pursue intensive study at another network school in short courses that leverage the institutions’ 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)

Watch this video to learn more about the student experience of Global Network Week at EGADE Business School, Mexico in October 2019.

Your Passport to a Global Perspective

The  Summer Study Abroad program 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.

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  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.

You can review the Exchange Study Reports from students who have previously participated in Exchange here (password: mbaexchange). Please select only the Reports that are for the Summer Programs.

Most of the above programs are offered by  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.

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).  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.

Please note that space is in each program is limited and application does not guarantee acceptance.

How to apply

Students can apply for Summer Study Abroad starting in January 2024.

• Review carefully  information and program links in the 2024 Summer Study Abroad Opportunities Document
• Application is available through this link: Click Application Link
• After you've started your application, you will be asked to make your program selections in the order of preference. You are encouraged to submit up to 3 selections, should your first choice be oversubscribed. Please make your selections carefully.
• Each selection will require a short Essay detailing your reasons for applying (personal, academic, professional, etc.)
• After you've started your application, you will be asked to submit your current Resume.
• Complete and submit supporting documents by the application deadline
• Application deadline will be February 11, 2024 with the exception of the University of Cologne Program on Doing Business in Germany: Future of Mobility in the Energy Landscape Programs, which have a deadline of Jan. 28th, 2024(this is due to the early nomination deadline set by the host school).

Additional Information

• Review the Exchange Study Reports from students who have previously participated in Exchange here (password: mbaexchange). Select the Reports applicable to your Program (PMBA/IMBA Summer Study Abroad). Programs marked as FT MBA do not have a Summer Study Abroad Option.
• Acceptance. Students accepted for the program will be notified by RHL prior to sending their nomination to the Host Institution. NOTE: acceptance by the RHL does not guarantee participation. Acceptance must be confirmed by the Host Institution. Participation is subject to policies as noted in the Mode of Delivery section below.
• Enrolment. All students who are accepted in Summer Study Abroad must take the courses for credit and will be evaluated and given a grade by the instructor of each course. Students will receive a formal transcript from their host school
• Credits. Credits vary from 1.5 to 4.5 UBC credits.  See the 2024 Summer Study Abroad Opportunities Document  for credit details
• Registration and Grades. Participating UBC IMBA students will be registered in a UBC course  "BA 530 Study Abroad and Exchange", which has a PASS/FAIL standing. You will need to achieve a passing grade in order to receive a PASS on UBC transcript. You will have actual grades on the permanent record and transcript of your host School
•  Number of Programs. Students will apply for one Summer Study Abroad Experience and list 2 additional ones in case the first one is oversubscribed. Students can only participate in one program.
• Course Withdrawal. It is extremely important to mindful of your personal, professional and academic obligations when applying for the Summer Study Abroad. Please make sure you would be able to participate prior to submitting your application.  If there unexpected and extenuating circumstances which require you to drop your program after being accepted, please make every effort to withdraw as soon as possible prior to the course start. There are usually students on the wait list, waiting for a chance to enrol and preserve the spot in the reciprocal exchange balance.
  Withdrawal once the course starts follows Sauder RHL Withdrawal policy, and may only be requested with a legitimate reason. Late withdrawal will count towards the reciprocal exchange balance for our school
• Tuition Fees. There are no additional tuition fees associated with the Study Abroad and Exchange taken during IMBA. Host School tuition fees are covered under the reciprocal exchange agreement. . Some schools will charge Student Fees, which include social fees - these are detailed in the 2024 Summer Study Abroad Opportunities Document

Questions? Please email RHLGlobal@sauder.ubc.ca

UBC Safety Abroad Information

As you are preparing for your travel, please consider the following important Safety Abroad Information:

1. Please review UBC Safety Abroad information below and ensure you fill in the UBC Safety Abroad registry for any UBC-related travel.
2. Review the “Safe Travel Essentials” Presentation Document.
3. Please monitor closely any government advisories and your host country regarding international travel.
4. Please keep in touch with your host school for any updates.

Safety Abroad Registry and Information for students participating in UBC-related travel

1. UBC Safety Abroad Registry:  UBC Safety Abroad Registry:  all RHL students travelling abroad must register. You can access the registry on this site: https://safetyabroad.ubc.ca/ . The registry takes 15 minutes to complete and you will want to have the following on hand to complete it: passport, insurance information, emergency contact details and your destination information.  Students are encouraged to review the pre-departure modules to learn more about how to prepare for a safe trip. Topics include emergency planning, insurance and health and wellness.

2. International SOS: (Membership Card and Mobile Assistance App information attached) – International SOS is a medical and travel security assistance service provided to University of British Columbia students travelling abroad. Be sure to download the electronic membership card and mobile assistance app.

3. Travel Insurance: Please ensure you have adequate travel health coverage/insurance prior to traveling.

If you have any questions, please contact RHL Global Team at RHLGlobal@sauder.ubc.ca

Global Network Week - March 2024 (March 11, 2024 to March 15, 2024) - Application Information

Application Deadline: Thursday November 23rd, 2023 at 9:00 am PST (Vancouver Time)

Important to note:

• Schools/Topics: You can view the list of participating Schools and topics for the March 2024 Global Network Week (March 11-15, 2024) on the Global Network Website. Students can also choose the UBC Sauder course.
• Student Obligations/Attendance: 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.
• Format and Credits: Participating UBC students will be registered in a UBC course “BA 532 Global Network Week” (1.5 credits), which has a PASS/FAIL standing but courses will be graded according to the Host School's standards. Upon successful completion, students will earn 1.5 credits as an elective towards their degree. All students will receive a certificate of completion from the host school.
  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 descriptions/outlines on the website to get an idea of the format. These may be subject to changes.
• Costs: There are no additional tuition fees associated with the Global Network Week taken during your program, but some courses – such as the FGV EAESP expedition course – may incur additional program fees (please refer to the course descriptions). Please note, however, students are fully 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.
• Network: 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.

   

  Selection Process and Application Form:

  • Selection Process: 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 for those schools.   If 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.

   

  • Application Form: Students who are interested in participating in the March 2024 Global Network Week are asked to submit their top 4 choices by filling out this short application form.

   

  The application deadline is Thursday November 23rd, 2023 at 9:00am PST (Vancouver Time).

If you have any questions, please contact RHL Global Team at RHLglobal@sauder.ubc.ca.

Global Network Week - June 2024 (June 10, 2024 to June 14, 2024) - Application Information

Application Deadline: Thursday January 4th, 2024 at 9:00 am PST (Vancouver Time)

Important to note:

• Schools/Topics: You can view the list of participating Schools and topics for the June 2024 Global Network Week (June 10-14, 2024) on the Global Network Website. Students can also choose the UBC Sauder course. Note that the Fudan University course runs from Tuesday June 11 to Saturday June 15, 2024. Also note that IIMB, NUS and SSE are all hosting two different courses (with the two SSE courses being on different campuses in different countries), so please ensure to choose the correct course when making your selections. 
• Student Obligations/Attendance: 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.
• Format and Credits: Participating UBC students will be registered in a UBC course “BA 532 Global Network Week” (1.5 credits), which has a PASS/FAIL standing but courses will be graded according to the Host School's standards. Upon successful completion, students will earn 1.5 credits as an elective towards their degree. All students will receive a certificate of completion from the host school.
  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 descriptions/outlines on the website to get an idea of the format. These may be subject to changes.
• Costs: There are no additional tuition fees associated with the Global Network Week taken during your program, but some courses may incur additional program fees (please refer to the course descriptions). Please note, however, students are fully 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.
• Network: 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.

   

  Selection Process and Application Form:

  • Selection Process: 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 for those schools.   If 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. Please ensure to select four different schools/courses, as if you only opt for one or two choices then you may not be allocated any seat if that choice is oversubscribed.

   

  • Application Form: Students who are interested in participating in the June 2024 Global Network Week are asked to submit their top 4 choices by filling out this short application form.

   

  The application deadline is Thursday January 4th, 2024 at 9:00am PST (Vancouver Time).

If you have any questions, please contact RHL Global Team at RHLglobal@sauder.ubc.ca. Please note that the RHL Graduate School is closed from Friday December 22nd, 2023 and will re-open on Tuesday January 2nd, 2024.