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 lae 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

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 (to be updated in December 2024)
• Application is available through this link: Click Application Link (to be updated in December 2024)
• 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 TBC

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 (to be updated in December 2024) 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 (to be updated in December 2024)
• 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 SNOCs August. - December 2024 Application Information

Application Deadline: July 1 - August 1, 2024

Global Network Small Network Online Courses (SNOCs) are virtual 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. FT MBA students can apply to participate in the Global Network Courses during the last term of their MBA (Sept. - Dec.). SNOCs typically have classes once or twice a week,  and last between 1.5 months and 3 months.

Brief descriptions and the timing of the courses are available on the GNAM website.  Please note that some of the syllabi may change slightly, but the attached will give you a good idea of each of these courses.  The Course Information and Application Document below contains full info with credits, course outlines, and application links. NOTE: The deadline to apply for “AI for Talent Management and Organizational Design” and “Investment Analysis” is July 1, 8:30 a.m. EST.

Interested students are encouraged to apply for the courses by August 1, 8.30 am EST 2024  deadline. The first round of application decisions will be made 3 weeks after the application deadline.

Important to note:

1. Admission. Acceptance into the courses is selective. Respective Host School instructor/faculty will review all student CVs and statements of interest in the course and make selection decisions.
2. Enrolment. All students who enroll in courses must take them for credit and will be evaluated and given a grade by the instructor of the course. Audit is usually not permitted.
3. Student Obligations: Please note that you must attend all of your regularly scheduled classes according to the Professionalism, Attendance, and Behavior Policy, so once you have received SNOC acceptance from the host school, please adjust your schedule accordingly. Should there be a timing conflict, students may need to choose between the academic/career activity and the Global Course. Should there be a timing conflict between a regularly scheduled class or exam and the SNOC, students will need to drop the regular course or choose between the regular course and the SNOC, since concurrent registration is not permitted.
4. Credits. Credits vary from 1.5 to 3.0 UBC credits.  Some courses cannot be taken if a student took a similar course at UBC.
5. Registration and Grades. Participating UBC MBA students will be registered in a UBC course  "BA 531 Global Network Course", which has a PASS/FAIL standing. You will need to achieve a passing grade in order to receive a PASS on UBC transcript
6.  Number of Courses. Students can apply for more than one course, but the Global Network asks that you keep your applications to a maximum of 2 or 3 courses.
7. Course Withdrawal. Please be mindful of your personal, professional, and academic obligations when increasing your load. If you wish to drop a course after being accepted, please make every effort to withdraw as soon as possible prior to the course start, to allow students on the waitlist a chance to enroll and to prevent team formation challenges.
   Withdrawal from SNOCs once the course starts follows Sauder RHL Withdrawal policy, and should only be requested with a legitimate reason.
8. Time Zones. Course times are listed in the School;s local time zone for their country. Please note the time zones for the different courses and convert them to your local time zone to ensure they work for your personal/work/academic schedule prior top submitting your application.
9. Fees. There are no additional tuition fees associated with the Global Network Course taken during your UBC MBA.
10. Guidelines. Please review SNOC Guidelines and Best Practices document for general guidelines and practices for all students in the Global Network.

How to Apply:

Course Info and Application Document SNOCs Fall 2024 (TBC) contains course titles, links to the syllabus (Course Outlines), credit information, dates and times, and individual links to apply for each course:

SNOCs Course Info and Application Document Fall 2024 (PDF File - Mobile friendly)

SNOCs Course Info and Application Document Fall 2024 (Excel file)