Program Content

WHY "MMDD"?

You may have noticed that around this program site and the school you are referred to as an MM Dual Degree (MMDD) student. This is simply to differentiate from students in the 9-month MM program, but all are working toward the MM degree and part of the MM community.

WHAT WILL BE DIFFERENT FROM UNDERGRAD?

The main difference between undergraduate and Master of Management courses is the pace. Because MM courses are offered in a condensed format, the speed of delivery is something students often take some time to adjust to. Embrace this difference, ask for help as needed, and by Summer Period 2 you will get into the new rhythm!

FACTS ABOUT MM COURSES:

• All students progress through the program within a set, standard curriculum.
• Each MM 1.5 credit course falls within a "Period".
• A Period is equal to about half a Term with 5 weeks of concurrent instruction followed immediately by 1 week of evaluation (total 6 weeks).
• There are 4-5 courses per Period - a lot to pack into a short time frame, so dig in and be prepared!

NOTES:

• Due to the set curriculum, successful completion of every course is mandatory.

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Unique Elements:

The following three courses run across several periods and are taken in addition to regular courses:

BA 520: Career Development Programming (CDP)

Working with the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre and dedicated career coaches, MMDD students gain valuable career and professional development skills through a curriculum that includes: self-assessment, research techniques, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and networking. CDP is a crucial component of the MM degree and will aid in finding employment prior to or after degree completion. CDP will provide the necessary tools for continuous professional development.

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BA 511: Community Business Project

The Community Business Project (CBP) combines community service with academic learning. During the project period, the CBP engages MMDD students in collaborative project work that enables the application of classroom knowledge to real-world consulting projects with companies in the greater Vancouver community that operate within the following categories:

• Non-profits
• Corporations with CSR initiatives or affiliations to social ventures
• Charities
• Environmentally-focused businesses
• Social enterprises
• Start-ups with community initiatives/impacts

The CBP builds community partnerships with organizations and community-based initiatives with strong social impacts. Through the CBP, students give back to their local communities by providing free business consulting services to organizations and projects that make a positive contribution to our local and global communities, citizens and environment.

The CBP provides a high level of added value to the MM Dual degree, given that it involves a relevant real-world experience that both employers and graduate schools value.

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BA 551: Capstone Course

The Capstone course is the finale of the MMDD experience. Working in teams, students will complete an intensive simulation that will test their ability to make business and managerial decisions. Capstone will apply the different concepts and skills learned throughout the program in a simulated environment.

MM DD Class of 2024 Academic Calendar

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

• MMDD Class of 2024 Program Schedule  (updated Nov 1, 2023)

EXAM SCHEDULE

• MMDD Class of 2024 Summer Period 1 Exam Schedule (updated June 2, 2023)
• MMDD Class of 2024 Summer Period 2 Exam Schedule (updated August 1, 2023)
• MMDD Class of 2024 Winter Period 1 Exam Schedule (updated September 21, 2023)
• MMDD Class of 2024 Winter Period 2 Exam Schedule (updated Nov 2, 2023)

NOTES:

• Students are required to attend all classes and mandatory career professional development sessions during each Period unless they have been granted an academic concession. The academic concession policy and academic concession request form can be found under Grades and Regulations.
• Dates for workshops, info sessions, make-up classes, and exams can change with limited notice. Because of this, it's expected that students will not book any travel or appointments to occur:
  • • • Until after the Saturday of each Period's exam week.
      • In Winter Period 2 travel is not to be booked until after Capstone.
• Exam schedules are subject to change due to emergency modifications, and students are expected not to book any appointments, interviews, travel, etc., during exam week in case such changes occur.

*Dates & courses offered may vary slightly from year to year.

Course Outlines

Course outlines give an overview of course content, readings, activities, and evaluation methods. We try to have outlines up at least 3 weeks prior to the start of each Period, and they will be linked to the course number below when they are ready. Course outlines for each course will also be posted on their respective Canvas Course Sites.

NOTE: 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.

*Course topics are subject to change based upon scheduling and professor availability.

Courses that span several Periods:
Course	Instructor
BA 520: Career Development (SP1, SP2, WP1 & WP2)
BA 511: Community Business Project (WP1 & WP2)
Course	Instructor
Summer Period 1 (June 5 – July 7, 2023)
BABS 550: Application of Statistics in Management	Julia Yan
BAHR 505: Leadership	Wayne Rawcliffe
BAIT 510 : Project Management in Delivering Business Solutions	Erica Wong and Zorana Svedic
BAPA 550: Managerial Economics I	Isaac Holloway
BA 562: Creativity	Kari Marken
Summer Period 2 (July 24 – August 25, 2023)
BAAC 551: Foundations in Accounting II	Vicky Ma
BAEN 550: Fundamentals in Entrepreneurship	Fraser Pogue
BAMA 508: Marketing Research	Cluny South
BASM 550: Strategic Management	Isaac Holloway
Winter Period 1
BA 515: Fundamentals of Analytics and Tech	Nader Beyzaei
BA 560: Ethics and Sustainability	Justin Bull
BAFI 511: Investment Theory and Asset Pricing	Glen Donaldson
BASC 550: Operations	Michael Kim
Winter Period 2
BAMA 505: Business Development	Nathanael Arney
BAHR 507: Two-Party Negotiations	Perry Atwal
BALA 503: Commercial Law	Vanessa Park
BASC 523: Supply Chain Management	Abrar Khan

Capstone

• BA 551: Capstone

PEER-ASSISTED STUDY SESSIONS (PASS)

• The RHL Graduate School is pleased to offer Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) for some of your foundational courses. Peer Assisted Study Sessions are highly interactive, 60-90 minute, small group sessions (3-12 people) that help students develop a deeper knowledge of course content and practice effective, discipline-specific study strategies.
• Sessions are led by year-two MBA students and are planned in consultation with course instructors and TAs.  Content is typically based on the previous week’s lecture material, but is flexible based on attendees’ needs.
• Additional information will be provided in class for those courses offering this option.
• As they become available, check each Canvas course site to see if PASS is offered for that particular course. If it is, session times/topics, and information on registration for upcoming sessions will be provided.

Registration

• • Sit back and relax - the Robert H. Lee Graduate School will take care of registration for all MMDD students!
  • The MMDD program is a set, standard curriculum. Students will be divided into two cohorts, and registration will be done by the RHL Graduate School for each student.

NOTES:

• • Students are not permitted to switch sections nor attend a section they are not registered in unless there are extenuating circumstances.
  • Disregard any notices from UBC Central regarding registration for the Summer and/or Winter sessions. The MM program is on a different schedule than the rest of the university so the messages about registration do not apply.

Textbooks, Packages & supplies

• The cost of of textbooks, course packages, course fees and/or supplies is not included in the price of tuition. The estimated amount for these items is approximately $2,000 for the 6-month program.

Course Materials

• Each course outline will let you know if you need to purchase any materials prior to the start of the class. While most courses will try and have these items accessible via their Canvas site, you may have to buy some items from other sources. For example:
  • • • Course Fees
        • • Some courses may have a fee instead of a textbook. If this is the case, the instructor should let students know via the course outline or in class. Payment can be made on the Sauder Store website.
          • NOTE: Course fees must be paid in order to receive credit for the course. Grades will be withheld from any student who does not pay the course fee.
      • Course Packages and Textbooks
        • As in your undergrad, packages & textbooks will generally be available online via the UBC Bookstore. Instructors should specify on the course outline what is needed and where to obtain them.

NOTES:

• • Any materials posted on Canvas course sites will be available for you to access and download for four weeks after the final exam. As you will be using the intellectual property of external authors and/or UBC professors in your own studies, please be aware of the following rules around the handling and distribution of those materials:
    • Cases and readings are protected under copyright law, and therefore you must not share these documents with anyone. Any official publications that are posted on a Canvas course site have copyright clearance for students enrolled in this specific course only.
    • Class slides are the instructor’s property, and most instructors do not want their slides to be distributed. If you have questions about this, please approach your instructor directly.
    • Exams/assignments/feedback must not be shared with students who may subsequently take the same course.
    • It is your responsibility to avoid copyright infringements and the distribution of materials that are intended for your use only.

RHL students should use the designation "MMDD in progress” on resumes, LinkedIn, email signatures, business signatures, etc. As a student in a Professional Master's program, the term "candidate" should not be used because candidacy is not an officially recognized degree program status at the Master's level (it is intended for the doctoral level), based on UBC policy.