Global Opportunities

The University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business is the only Canadian member of the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM), an international partnership spearheaded by the Yale School of Management dedicated to integrating international experience into graduate business education.

PMBA students at Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School have unprecedented access to learning opportunities with business schools around the world – from Lagos to London, Cape Town to São Paulo, and Bangalore to Beijing.

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 PMBA students:

Global Network Courses 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 PMBA 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.

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

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.

Global Network SNOCs January – June, 2024 Application Information

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Original SNOCs information - November 2023:

Application Deadline: Friday December 1st, 2023

Global Network Small Network Online Courses (SNOCs) are virtual online 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. SNOCs typically have classes once or twice a week, and last between 1.5 months and 3 months.

Interested students are encouraged to apply for the courses by December 1st, 2023. The first round of application decisions will be made approximately 2 weeks after the application deadline.

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 SNOCs - Spring 2024 - Course Information and Application Document (see link below) contains full information with credits, course outlines and individual application links.

Important to note:

• 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. SNOC application process and acceptance are managed directly by the GNAM SNOC team. RHL Office does not have access to the platform, live applicaiton results or the acceptance process.
• 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.
• 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 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 with a regularly scheduled class or exam and the SNOC, students will need to choose between the regular course and the SNOC in advance, since concurrent registration is not permitted.
• 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. Credits are listed in the SNOCs - Spring 2024 - Course Information and Application Document.
• Registration and Grades: Participating UBC IMBA and PMBA students will be registered in a UBC course “BA 531 Global Network Course”, which has a PASS/FAIL standing but courses will be graded according to the Host School's standards. You will need to achieve a passing grade in order to receive a PASS on UBC transcript. Your Host School will also assign you a grade.
• 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.
• 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. You must inform course instructor, the SNOC Coordinator (Elizabeth Wilkinson) and RHL (RHLglobal@sauder.ubc.ca) about your withdrawal.
• Time Zones: 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.
• Fees: There are no additional tuition fees associated with the Global Network Course taken during your program.
• Guidelines: Please review SNOC Guidelines and Best Practices document for general guidelines and practices for all students in the Global Network.

How to Apply:

The SNOCs - Spring 2024 - Course Information and Application Document (link below) contains course titles, links to the syllabus’ (course outlines), credit information, dates and times and individual links to apply for each individual course:

SNOCs - Spring 2024 - Course Information and Application Document (Excel File)

 

To apply, please have the following prepared:

1. Your CV/Resume in Word of PDF format.
2. A brief (one paragraph) statement of interest in the course.
3. Administrative contact: Please list Adam Agostino (RHLGlobal@sauder.ubc.ca) as administrative contact from UBC.
4. Review closely all the information including Schedules, Time Zones, and Syllabi in the SNOCs - Spring 2024 - Course Information and Application Document (above).
5. Apply through the relevant Application Link corresponding to each course in the SNOCs - Spring 2024 - Course Information and Application Document (above).
6. List your program as PMBA 2025.
7. Students can apply for their own school’s course as well (UBC Sauder).
8. Apply by December 1st, 2023.  
9. After the deadline, the application links may be no longer active. This means that those  courses are full and no longer accepting applications.  SNOC application process and acceptance are managed directly by the GNAM SNOC team and RHL is not able to re-open the application links.

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

Your Passport to a Global Perspective

The PMBA 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. PMBA students are eligible to participate in an exchange during the summer of their second year in the program.

Summer Study Abroad Application Information

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

• • Review carefully  program information and links in the PMBA Spring Summer Program Opportunities 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.)

• • You will be asked to submit your Resume. Please have your current Resume ready.

• • Complete and submit supporting documents by the application deadline

• • Application deadline February 11, 2024 (Jan. 28, 2024 for Doing Business in Germany Program).

Additional Information

• • Review the Summer 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 2024 Summer Study Abroad Opportunities Document for credit details

• • Registration and Grades. Participating UBC PMBA 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. Please be mindful of your personal, professional and academic obligations when applying for the Summer Study Abroad. If you wish to drop your program after being accepted, please make every effort to withdraw as soon as possible prior to the course start, to allow students on the wait list a chance to enrol and to prevent counting of the spot in the reciprocal exchange balance. Withdrawal once the course starts follows Sauder RHL Withdrawal policy, and should 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 PMBA. Host School tuition fees are covered under the reciprocal exchange agreement.

• • Program/Student Fees: most summer programs have social and activity fees - these are detailed in the PMBA Spring Summer Program Opportunities 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:
    • • 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

 

 

 

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 PMBA and a Master of Advanced Management (MAM) from the Yale School of Management.

The UBC PMBA and Yale MAM are complementary degrees. With the UBC PMBA, 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 PMBA may apply for the Yale MAM mid-way through the PMBA program or as alumni, after completing the program, up to 3 years out.

Yale MAM Application

Tuition Fees
Tuition for the UBC PMBA 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)

To apply, please have the following prepared:

1.  Your CV/Resume in Word or PDF format
2.  A brief (one-paragraph) statement of interest in the course
3.  Administrative contact: Please list Jessica Lam (RHLGlobal@sauder.ubc.ca) as the administrative contact from UBC MBA.
4.  Review closely all the information including Schedules, Time Zones, and Syllabi in the Course Information and Application Document.
5. Apply through the relevant Application Link corresponding to each course in the Course Info and Application Document Fall 2024 (Above)
6. Students can apply for their own school's course as well (UBC Sauder)
7. Apply by July  1, 8.30 am EST  for “AI for Talent Management and Organizational Design” and “Investment Analysis”
   
8. Apply by August 1, 8.30 am EST  for the rest of the courses

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