UBC MBA Exchange Program Info Session. October 25, 2011 Teresa Pan, Associate Director, Academic Services Jenny Chan, Exchange Coordinator

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1 UBC MBA Exchange Program Info Session October 25, 2011 Teresa Pan, Associate Director, Academic Services Jenny Chan, Exchange Coordinator

2 Simply put, the benefits of exchange are beyond your imagination.

3 Today s Topics Why Consider Exchange? Is Exchange For Me? Exchange Partner Schools Application & Selection Process

4 Today s Topics (cont.) IB Sub-Specialization Registration, Grading When & How Much? Job Search Q&A

5 Why Participate in the MBA Exchange Program? Network with future international business leaders Align yourself with another top business school Learn a new language Further your global perspective

6 Why Participate in the MBA Exchange Program? Study topics not available at UBC Add an International Business Sub-specialization to your MBA degree Get a head start on your international job search Have a great experience that will change your life!

7 Stay Here or Go There? Consider your: Personal Goals Academic Goals Professional Goals

8 Consider Personal Goals Develop greater intercultural understanding Learn more about yourself Learn a new language

9 Consider Academic Goals Academic Focus Different teaching methods/disciplines Courses/Modules relevant to specialization

10 Consider Professional Goals Where do I want to focus my career? What skills/experiences do I need? How important is it to expand my network internationally? How can I manage a Canadian job search while overseas?

11 Who Participates in Exchange? 20% to 25% of MBA class Students are selected by Sauder Minimum 70% average Academic misconduct and/or facing academic discipline - ineligible Partner Schools accept 1 to 2 students Students generally cannot go home for exchange

12 How are Partner Schools Selected? Academic Reputation Relevant Courses Academic Timeline (Fall Term) Student Services Geographic Location Ability to achieve a balance of students

13 Current Partners - The Americas Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University, Columbus Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Durham Fundacão Getúlio Vargas, Sao Paulo EGADE, Monterrey

14 Current Partners - Asia & The Pacific Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, Hong Kong Keio University, Tokyo Tsinghua University, Beijing China Europe Business School, Shanghai

15 Current Partners - Asia & The Pacific Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai Melbourne Business School, Australia Thammasat University, Bangkok Yonsei University, Seoul National University of Singapore, Singapore Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

16 Current Partners - Europe & the Middle East Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen ESADE, Barcelona IE, Madrid HEC School of Management, Paris ESSEC, Paris EDHEC Business School, Lille & Nice BEM Bordeaux, Bordeaux

17 Current Partners - Europe & the Middle East Manchester Business School, Manchester Rotterdam School of Management, Rotterdam SDA Bocconi, Milan WHU, Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management, Vallendar

18 Current Partners - Europe & the Middle East University of Cologne, Cologne Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, Vienna Aalto School of Economics, Helsinki Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv

19 NEW Partnerships! Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Singapore Management University, Singapore

20 Application Requirements Application Form Proposed Study Plans (1 for each school) Periods 1-6 Study Plan Resume Essay Interview Application: Due January 9, 2012

21 Selection Criteria Describe how a different cultural experience will advance your MBA experience Demonstrate how your selected choice(s) best fit your academic and career goals Academic Performance Maturity & Professionalism Ability to be a strong ambassador for the Sauder School of Business

22 Academic Requirements While On Exchange Must take a full-time course load comparable to 8 modules Fill as many specialization requirements as possible prior to exchange Required courses taken while on exchange must be approved by Specialization Coordinator

23 REGISTRATION & GRADING Registered by MBA Office in exchange course BA 530 (12 Credits) Completed coursework evaluated by Sauder after receiving host school transcripts Assessed on a Pass/Fail basis

24 WHEN DO I GO ON EXCHANGE? FALL PERIODS 5 & 6 Timing differs by Exchange Partner Earlier Start: Ex. National University of Singapore (August) Later Start: Ex. Manchester Business School (October)

25 International Business Sub-Specialization Required: 3 International Business Modules & Exchange Program Example: + BASM 530 Int l Trading Environment + BASM 531 Multinational Enterprises + Internationally focused course at exchange school + Exchange Term at Partner School = IB Sub-Specialization Designation

26 Exchange Costs: UBC Tuition Transportation Accommodation Books & Study Packages Language Class Fees Personal Expenses EXCHANGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

27 EXCHANGE & The MBA JOB SEARCH Opportunity for International Job Search Access to host school recruiting fairs Access to BCC Postings COOL MBA Internships Talk to your Career Manager

28 DECISION-MAKING TOOLS MBA Exchange Fair Nov. 1 st Sauder MBA Exchange Website nge_program/outbound_exchange Exchange Partner Websites Exchange Folder in Vista Exchange Reports online BCC Career Manager Exchange Advising

29 Sauder Exchange Website Partner Info

30 Exchange Timeline Date November 1, 2011 January 9, 2012 January 23, 2012 (week of) February 2012 April to May 2012 May 2012 June 2012 Fall 2012 Activity Exchange Fair Exchange Application Due Interviews Nominations Announced Formal Acceptance from Host School Pre-Departure Session Final Study Plans Due Attend Exchange School

31 Trek China Spring 2012

32 Exchange Contacts Jenny Chan General application process, dates Teresa Pan Advising school choices, specializations Alina Advising school choices, specializations Returning December 6 th

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