{"id":792,"date":"2019-01-17T13:10:07","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T20:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/2021fulltimeubcmba\/?page_id=792"},"modified":"2024-02-20T14:35:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T21:35:04","slug":"program-content","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/program-content\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Content"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The key documents to understand the UBC MBA full-time program for the Class of 2024 are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2022\/01\/UBC-Sauder-FT-MBA-2021-Brochure-5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Program Overview <\/a>(overview of components with dates),<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2023\/04\/FT-MBA-Class-of-2024-Academic-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Academic Calendar<\/a>, and<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.calendar.ubc.ca\/vancouver\/index.cfm?tree=12,199,506,1625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Academic Regulations<\/a>(academic policies).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Hard copies of these documents will also be provided during Opening Week.<br \/>\n<div id=\"random-accordion-id-948\" class=\"accordion-shortcode  accordion-container\">\n<h3 ><a href=\"#pre-program-overview-0\" >Pre-program Overview<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"pre-program-overview-0\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>Below you can find an overview of what to expect until the start of your program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2470\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2022\/01\/Pre-program.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"1741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2022\/01\/Pre-program.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2022\/01\/Pre-program-103x300.png 103w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2022\/01\/Pre-program-353x1024.png 353w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2022\/01\/Pre-program-529x1536.png 529w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 85vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div> <h3 ><a href=\"#program-overview-1\" >Program Overview<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"program-overview-1\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\">A Snapshot of the UBC MBA Full-Time Program<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>August 29 \u2013 September 2, 2022 (Opening Week):\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>all students attend the mandatory orientation programming.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>September \u2013 December 2022:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>all students complete the same foundation courses.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>January \u2013 April 2023:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>students begin to specialize in their tracks while still completing some integrated and thematic courses together as a cohort.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>May \u2013 August 2023:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>all students complete the BA 512 \u2013 BSI: Experiential Learning course (taking part in an internship, or completing an entrepreneurial project or industry project).<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>September \u2013 December 2023: <\/strong><\/span>all students complete mainly elective courses, some thematic courses, and one final integrated course together.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>May 2024:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong>Graduation!<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\">Key terms you should know:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>Foundation Courses:<\/strong><\/span>courses covering the basic business and management subjects. (Required for all students to complete)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>Business Strategy Integration (BSI) Courses:<\/strong><\/span>courses which integrate across disciplines to develop your managerial decision-making skills. (Required for all students to complete)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>Thematic Courses: <\/strong><\/span>courses covering five critical business skills that form the DNA of the UBC MBA program. (Required for all students to complete)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>Track Courses:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>if you choose to declare a track you will have a certain number of courses that are required in order to earn the track designation on your transcript.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>Elective Courses: <\/strong><\/span>all other courses offered in the program \u2013 each student chooses their own mix of courses to make up the remaining credits in the program.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>Period:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>A period is 6 weeks long and is equivalent to half a Term. During the six (6) weeks, you will have five (5) weeks of instruction and one (1) week of exams. The MBA program is made up of 7 Periods that run from September 2022 until December 2023.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>Course: <\/strong><\/span>A course\u00a0is scheduled within a Period and is worth 1.5 credits. MBA students are typically registered in 4-5 courses per Period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Courses will cover a variety of key subject areas. Not only will students learn the language of business, but they will develop the skills to understand business problems, make managerial decisions, and communicate solutions, both as individuals and as part of a team.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to regular courses, the program also includes\u00a0<strong>Career\u00a0and Professional Development (CPD)\u00a0<\/strong>programming<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Working with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sauder.ubc.ca\/about-ubc-sauder\/locations\/ubc-campus\/hari-b-varshney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre<\/a>\u00a0and a career coach, students will gain valuable career and professional development skills through a curriculum that includes self-assessment, research techniques, resume and cover-letter writing, interviewing, and networking. CPD will help students develop and polish professional skills that will serve them for the duration of their careers.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 ><a href=\"#schedule-2\" >Schedule<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"schedule-2\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\">Program Schedule:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2023\/04\/2022-23-FT-MBA-Class-of-2024-P1_P5-Program-Schedule_Apr-12-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">P1 - P5 FT MBA Class of 2024 (Sept 2022 - Apr 2023)<\/a> - <em>Updated April 14, 2023<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2023\/11\/FT-MBA-Class-of-2024-P6_P7-Program-Schedule-Nov-7.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">P6 - P7 FT MBA Class of 2024 (Sept 2023 -Dec 2023)<\/a> - <em>Updated Nov 7, 2023<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other cohort \/ program schedules: <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/rhlprogramcontent\/imba-class-of-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMBA 2024<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/rhlprogramcontent\/international-mba-class-of-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMBA 2025<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/rhlprogramcontent\/pmba-class-of-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMBA 2025, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/rhlprogramcontent\/professional-mba-class-of-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMBA 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\">Exam Schedule:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2022\/09\/FT-MBA-Class-of-2024-Period-1-Exam-Schedule_Students-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FT MBA Class of 2024 Period 1 Exam Schedule<\/a> -\u00a0<em>Posted September 22, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2022\/11\/FTMBA-Class-of-2024-Period-2-Exam-Schedule_STUDENTS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FT MBA Class of 2024 Period 2 Exam Schedule<\/a> -\u00a0<em>Posted November 15, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2023\/01\/FT-MBA-Class-of-2024-Period-3-Exam-Schedule-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FT MBA Class of 2024 Period 3 Exam Schedule<\/a> - <em>Posted\u00a0January 30, 2023<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2023\/03\/FT-MBA-Class-of-2024-Period-4-Exam-Schedule.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FT MBA Class of 2024 Period 4 Exam Schedule<\/a><em> - Posted March 29, 2023<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2023\/09\/FT-MBA-Class-of-2024-Period-6-Exam-Schedule.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FT MBA Class of 2024 Period 6 Exam Schedule<\/a> <em>- Posted September 21, 2023<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2023\/11\/FT-MBA-Period-7-Exam-Schedule-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FTMBA Class of 2024 Period 7 Exam Schedule<\/a> - <em>Posted November 28, 2023<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>Course Prerequisites: <\/strong><\/span>As students progress through the program, some courses will have prerequisites. A prerequisite is a course that has content that is integral for students to learn prior to taking the listed course. For example, in order to take some of the more advanced Finance courses, students need to have a good foundation in certain Finance content. Consequently many of the advanced Finance courses will have pre-reqs, which will be listed on the program schedule and the course record on the Student Service Centre (SSC).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>Timetable:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>from the end of July onwards students will be able to view their class timetables on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ssc.adm.ubc.ca\/sscportal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Service Centre<\/a>. Click on Course Schedule &gt; Registration &gt; Timetable. Click on the Timetable link to see an updated timetable, and also a button that allows students to download their class timetable as an iCal file that can then be imported into most calendaring software:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2530\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2022\/01\/timetable.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"64\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>NOTES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students are required to attend all classes and mandatory career professional development sessions during each Period.<\/li>\n<li>Dates for workshops, info sessions, make-up classes, and exams can change with limited notice. As such, it is expected that students do not book any travel to occur until after each Period\u2019s exam week is completely finished.<\/li>\n<li>Exam schedules are subject to change so students are not to book any travel, appointments, interviews, etc. during exam week so time is reserved in case of emergency modifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 ><a href=\"#course-outlines-3\" >Course Outlines<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"course-outlines-3\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 21.0pt 0in;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a;\">Please note that outlines are posted prior to the start of each period in order to help you with your registration choices, but the most up-to-date outline will be found on the respective course\u2019s Canvas site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/course-outline\/\"><em>Click here to access course outlines<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Other cohort \/ program course outlines:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/rhlprogramcontent\/professional-mba-class-of-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMBA 2024<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/pmba2025\/course-outlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMBA 2025<\/a>,\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/2024imba\/course-outlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMBA 2024<\/a>,<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 ><a href=\"#administration-registration-4\" >Administration &amp; Registration<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"administration-registration-4\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #99cc00; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"><b>Registration<\/b><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\">\u00a0and Course Fees<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Registration for P1 \u2013 P2 (September \u2013 December 2022):<\/strong>You will automatically be registered in all of your classes for P1 &amp; P2 at the end of July before the program starts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration for P3 \u2013 P4 (January \u2013 April 2023):<\/strong>Registration for P3 \u2013 P4 courses will open in November, near the end of P2, and you will be provided with full instructions at that time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration for P6 \u2013 P7 (September \u2013 December 2023): <\/strong>Registration for P6 \u2013 P7 will open in Summer\u00a0 before the P6 starts, and you will be provided with full instructions at that time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>Course Fees:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Some courses may have a course fee in lieu of a textbook (for example BA 562 \u2013 Creativity). If this is the case, the instructor will let you know in advance of the course start date.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: You are required to pay the course fee in order to receive credit for the course. Grades will be withheld from any students who do not pay the course fee. Payment can be made on the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sauder.ubc.ca\/Resources\/The_Store\/Class_and_Lab_Fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sauder Store website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\">Grade Requirements and Transcripts<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>Grade Requirements: <\/strong><\/span>The UBC MBA program has strict\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.calendar.ubc.ca\/vancouver\/index.cfm?tree=12,199,506,1625#24676\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grading requirements<\/a>\u00a0for all courses, which may differ from what you are used to from your previous degree(s). Students must familiarize themselves with these grading requirements prior to the start of the MBA to understand the differences.<\/p>\n<p>As an example, students are only permitted a limited number of \u201cfailed\u201d (59% and below) and\/or \u201cminimal pass\u201d (60-67%) grades in the MBA degree. If you exceed this limit, you will be withdrawn from the program.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about MBA program policies, please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/canvas.ubc.ca\/courses\/46815\/external_tools\/9401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Academic Regulations page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>Transcripts: <\/strong><\/span>UBC transcripts can\u00a0be ordered via the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/students.ubc.ca\/ssc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Service Centre (SSC)<\/a>. You can have your transcript mailed to you or pick it up at Brock Hall.<\/p>\n<p>Unofficial transcripts can be printed from the Grades &amp; Records &gt; Your Grades Summary page of the SSC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note: the RHL Graduate School and the Business Career Centre cannot issue official or unofficial transcripts. More information on how to obtain your official transcripts can be\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/students.ubc.ca\/enrolment\/records\/ordering-transcript\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>found here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\">Course Materials<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Course packages &amp; textbooks\u00a0should be available at the UBC Bookstore or online, and your instructor will usually specify this on the course outline. From the bookstore homepage click on Textbooks &gt; Order Today to get to this page:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/shop.bookstore.ubc.ca\/courselistbuilder.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/shop.bookstore.ubc.ca\/courselistbuilder.aspx<\/a>. From here students can choose which courses they are registered in and see the materials available at the bookstore.<\/p>\n<p>If the course is not on this list and the outline says that there are textbooks\/course packs please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:askmba@sauder.ubc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">askmba@sauder.ubc.ca<\/a>\u00a0so that we can follow up.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 ><a href=\"#tracks-5\" >Tracks<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"tracks-5\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<p>As students progress through the UBC MBA Full-Time Program they will either build their own custom track or choose one of four specialized tracks designed to equip them with the advanced business skills that they will need to build a successful career in today\u2019s global economy.<\/p>\n<p>A faculty member (track champion) leads each track.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Innovation &amp; Entrepreneurship (IE) Track \u2013 Track Champion:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sauder.ubc.ca\/Faculty\/People\/Faculty_Members\/Cubbon_Paul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul Cubbon<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Finance\u00a0(FIN) Track- Track Champion:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sauder.ubc.ca\/people\/glen-donaldson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glen Donaldson<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Product &amp; Service Management (PSM) Track \u2013 Track Champion: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sauder.ubc.ca\/Faculty\/People\/Faculty_Members\/Silk_Tim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tim Silk<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Technology &amp; Analytics Leadership (TAL) Track \u2013 Track Champion:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sauder.ubc.ca\/people\/david-dj-miller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DJ Miller<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Custom Track \u2013 please discuss with your Career Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Track Worksheets provide an outline of the required and elective courses associated with each track, and the number of credits required for each period. Students may refer to the Track Worksheets as a reference guide. They are not required to be submitted, but can be a useful tool for planning and advising purposes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2023\/09\/FTMBA-2024-Innovation-Entrepreneurship-Track-Program-Planning-Sheet-1.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Innovation &amp; Entrepreneurship (IE)<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 <em>Posted on Sept 21, 2023<\/em><\/strong><em>;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2023\/09\/FTMBA-2024-Finance-Track-Program-Planning-Sheet.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Finance\u00a0(FIN)<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u2013 <em>Updated on Sept 21, 2023;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2023\/10\/FTMBA-2024-Product-Service-Management-Track-Program-Planning-Sheet.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Product &amp; Service Management (PSM)<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 <em><strong>Updated Oct 20, 2023<\/strong>;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2023\/09\/FTMBA-2024-Technology-Analytics-Leadership-Track-Program-Planning-Sheet.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Technology &amp; Analytics Leadership (TAL)<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/strong> <em><strong>Posted on Sept 21, 2023<\/strong>;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/ftmba2024\/files\/2023\/09\/FTMBA-2024-Custom-Track-Program-Planning-Sheet.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Custom<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 <em>Posted on Sept 21, 2023;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 ><a href=\"#peer-assisted-study-sessions-6\" >Peer Assisted Study Sessions<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"peer-assisted-study-sessions-6\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>PEER ASSISTED STUDY SESSIONS (PASS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The RHL is pleased to offer Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) for some of your foundation courses. Peer Assisted Study Sessions are highly interactive, 60-90 minute, small group sessions (3-12 people) that help students develop deeper knowledge of course content and practice effective, discipline-specific study strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Sessions are led by year-two MBA students and are planned in consultation with course instructors and TA\u2019s. Content is typically based on the previous week\u2019s lecture material, but is flexible based on attendees\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check your Canvas course sites for session times and topics, and to register for upcoming sessions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><h3 ><a href=\"#rules-on-the-use-distribution--7\" >Rules on the Use &amp; Distribution of Course Materials<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"rules-on-the-use-distribution--7\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<p>Any materials posted on Canvas course sites will be available for you to access and download for\u00a0<strong>four weeks after the final exam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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 this specific course only.<\/li>\n<li>Class slides are the instructor\u2019s property and most instructors do not want their slides to be distributed. If you have questions about this, please approach your instructor directly.<\/li>\n<li>Exams\/assignments\/feedback must not be shared with students who may subsequently take the same course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is <span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #99cc00; font-size: large;\"><strong>your responsibility to avoid copyright infringements<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0and the distribution of materials that are intended for your use only.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><h3 ><a href=\"#rules-with-degree-progress-8\" >Rules with Degree Progress<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"rules-with-degree-progress-8\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<p>RHL students should use the designation \u201c<strong>MBA in progress<\/strong>\u201d on\u00a0<em>resume, LinkedIn, email signature, business signature<\/em>, etc. As a student in a Professional Master program, the term \u201ccandidate\u201d should not be used because candidacy is not an officially recognized degree program status at the Master\u2019s level (it is intended for the doctoral level), based on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grad.ubc.ca\/current-students\/student-responsibilities\/use-degree-status-designations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UBC policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><!-- #random-accordion-id-948end of accordion shortcode --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The key documents to understand the UBC MBA full-time program for the Class of 2024 are: The\u00a0Program Overview (overview of components with dates), The Academic Calendar, and The\u00a0Academic Regulations(academic policies). 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