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. Schools/Topics/Dates: You can view the list of participating Schools, topics and dates on the Global Network Website and watch for updates for March 2025. Information for March 2025 GNW will be released in late 2024.  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. Format and Credits:  Participating UBC IMBA students will be registered in a UBC course  BA 532 Global Network Week (1.5 credits), which has a PASS/FAIL standing. Upon successful completion, students will earn 1.5 credits as an elective towards their IMBA 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 outlines, once they are 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. Costs: There’s 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. 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. Application Process: In late 2024 students will be asked to submit their top 4 choices by filling out a short 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. If you have any questions, please contact Global Team at RHLGlobal@sauder.ubc.ca

Global Network for Advanced Management

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

• Review carefully  information and program links in the 2025 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 3, 2025 (DBI in Germany is due January 27, 2025)

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 2025 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 2025 Summer Study Abroad Opportunities Document 
• Mode of Delivery. Currently all of the partners listed are planning in-person delivery of their programs. This is tentative and may be subject to change depending on the following:
  • Covid-19 situation in host country
  • Host institution's policies regarding in-person education
  • Government of Canada Travel Advisories
  • UBC Go-Global policies regarding student travel and participation in Study Abroad

Questions? Please email RHLglobal@sauder.ubc.ca

UBC MBA - Yale MAM Degree UBC Sauder is the only Canadian member of the prestigious Global Network for advanced Management (GNAM), a global partnership of business schools spearheaded by the Yale School of Management. As a UBC Sauder student, you have the option to apply to the unique dual degree where you will gain both a UBC IMBA and a Master of Advanced Management (MAM) from the Yale School of Management. The UBC IMBA and Yale MAM are complementary degrees. With the UBC IMBA, you gain business experience and expertise that can transform your career path. When paired with the Yale MAM, you gain an even more in-depth understanding of global issues that enable you to make an even bigger impact as a global business leader. In the Yale MAM, 20% of your curriculum is comprised of four required courses, while the other 80% is comprised of activities from either Yale School of Management of other graduate and professional programs at Yale University. Some popular electives include:

• Mastering influence and Persuasion
• Music, Service, and Society
• Venture Capital and Private Equity

The Master of Advanced Management from Yale is available to those who either have their MBA or are currently working on their MBA. Only current MBA candidates or alumni from the GNAM network are able to apply to this degree. How to apply Current students, once accepted into the UBC IMBA may apply for the Yale MAM mid-way through the IMBA program or as alumni, after completing the program, up to 3 years out. Yale MAM Application Tuition Fees Tuition for the UBC IMBA and the Yale MAM is separate.

• Students in the MAM who are interested in working in the public or non-profit sector after graduation may be eligible for the Yale School of Management Loan Forgiveness Program. More information on financing your MAM can be found here.

All admitted MAM candidates are considered for a scholarship, based on merit.

Global Network Week - March 2025 (March 10, 2025 to March 14, 2025) - Application Information

Application Deadline: Friday, November 15^th , 2024 at 12:00 pm PST (Vancouver Time)

Important to note:

• Schools/Topics: You can view the list of participating Schools and topics for the March 2025 Global Network Week (March 10-14, 2025) 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 5 credits as an elective toward 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, cultural activities, 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, that 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 approximately 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 the case where a school is oversubscribed, a lottery method will be used to determine the 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 2025 Global Network Week are asked to submit their top 4 choices by filling out this short application form.
• The application deadline is Friday, November 15^th , 2024 at 12:00 pm PST (Vancouver Time)

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

Global Network Week - June 2025 (June 16, 2025 to June 20, 2025) - Application Information

Application Deadline: Monday, January 6th at 5:00 pm PST (Vancouver Time)

Important to note:

• Schools/Topics: You can view the list of participating Schools and topics for the June 2025 Global Network Week (June 16-20, 2025) 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. Please note that some GNW courses have alternate dates. These are listed on the GNW site.
• Format and Credits: Participating UBC students will be registered in a UBC course “BA_V 532 GNAM: 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 toward 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, cultural activities, 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, that 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 approximately 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 the case where a school is oversubscribed, a lottery method will be used to determine the 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 June 2025 Global Network Week are asked to submit their top 4 choices by filling out this short application form.
• The application deadline is Monday, January 6th at 5:00 pm PST (Vancouver Time)
• Allocation results will be shared towards the end of January.

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

Global Network Spring SNOCs (January – June 2025) Application Information Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Global Network Small Network Online Courses (SNOCs) are virtual classes that connect students worldwide through an online platform and video conferencing. These courses provide a unique opportunity to collaborate with students from GNAM partner schools on projects, enhancing transnational teamwork skills essential for global business. Key Details

• Course Structure: Classes are held once or twice a week and run for 1.5 to 3 months.
• Course Information: Brief descriptions and schedules are available on the GNAM website. For full details, including UBC credit equivalences and course outlines, refer to the SNOCs - Spring 2025 - Course Information.
• Enrollment Links: Once you have reviewed the Course Information Excel, please complete this survey. Upon completing the survey, the application link for each SNOC you’re interested in will be emailed to you. Please note that submitting this survey form DOES NOT constitute your application to your selected SNOCs. You still must apply via the specific SNOC application link

Application Process Applications follow a two-step process:

1. Submit the Qualtrics survey to us
2. Apply to the SNOC via the application link emailed to you

To apply for a SNOC, follow these steps:

1. Prepare your CV/Resume in Word or PDF format.
2. Write a brief statement of interest for each course you’re applying to.
3. List Jessica Lam (RHLGlobal@sauder.ubc.ca) as the administrative contact for UBC.
4. Review the schedules, time zones, and syllabous in the SNOCs - Spring 2025 - Course Information and Application Document.
5. List your program as IMBA 2025.
6. Applications for UBC Sauder courses are also welcome.
7. Submit your application by November 27, 2024.

Note: After the deadline, inactive links indicate that courses are full and no longer accepting applications. Important Information

• Admission: Acceptance is selective. Host school faculty review CVs and statements of interest. The GNAM SNOC team manages the application and selection process. The RHL office does not have access to application results or decisions.
• Enrollment: Students must take SNOCs for credit. Auditing is generally not allowed.
• Attendance: Adhere to the Professionalism, Attendance, and Behavior Policy. Please ensure that the SNOC doesn't have date/time conflicts with any other courses you'll be taking, such as weekend courses, residency week, etc.  Conflicts with regularly scheduled UBC classes or exams must be resolved in advance.
• Credits: Courses carry 1.5–3 UBC credits. Similar UBC courses may disqualify certain SNOCs. Credits are listed in the course information document.
• Registration and Grades: UBC students will be registered in BA 531 Global Network Course (PASS/FAIL standing). Host schools assign grades, which are converted to PASS/FAIL on the UBC transcript.
• Maximum Applications: Students are allowed to apply to a maximum of 3 SNOCs. GNAM suggests that students only apply to 1 or 2 SNOC courses.
• Withdrawal: Consider your obligations before applying. Withdrawal from SNOCs once the course starts, follows Sauder RHL Withdrawal policy, and should be only requested with a legitimate reason. Students have up to one week to withdraw from the course following the first class. Withdrawal after the first week will result in a W. If you need to withdraw two weeks after the start of the course, please reach out to RHL for a concession request. Late withdrawals and withdrawals without a legitimate reason negatively impact Sauder's reputation within GNAM and may affect our students' access to SNOCs in the future. To withdraw, you must inform the course instructor, the SNOC Coordinator (Elizabeth Wilkinson) and RHL (RHLglobal@sauder.ubc.ca) about your withdrawal.
• Time Zones: Check course timings and adjust for your local time zone before applying.
• Fees: No additional tuition fees are required for these courses.
• Best Practices: Review the SNOC Guidelines and Best Practices document for tips on success.

Questions? Contact the RHL Global Team at RHLglobal@sauder.ubc.ca. Prepare thoughtfully, and make the most of this global learning opportunity!