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There is no need to compromise. You can get your MBA, and keep your life and career in balance. With the UBC MBA Part-Time Program, you earn the knowledge and career advancement potential that come with an MBA from Canada s leading academic business school. And at the same time, you also enjoy the flexibility of a program designed to be in touch with your needs and in step with how industry works. The choice is yours: Life? Career? Or both, with the UBC MBA Part-Time Program. UBC is consistently ranked as one of the world's 40 best universities. The Financial Times regularly ranks the Sauder School of Business amongst the top 25 internationally for business research, with our MBA program among the top 5% worldwide. One of the greatest benefits of the UBC MBA Part-Time Program is that students build the capacity to see their real-time challenges from multiple and often competing perspectives, and to apply integrative thinking to address those challenges. Daniel Skarlicki BCom, MBA (Alberta), PhD (Toronto) Edgar F. Kaiser Chair of Organizational Behaviour Sauder School of Business Research interests: Organization justice and human resource management, organizational citizenship behaviour, retaliation in the workplace, organizational downsizing 01
A program that delivers The UBC MBA Part-Time Program is designed to give you a broad spectrum of understanding in every critical business area, while giving you the skills to analyze, synthesize and utilize big picture thinking. This means making better decisions for your organization and your career. Class Schedule Day T time Friday 5:00pm 9:30pm Saturday 8:00am 5:00pm Sunday 8:00am 5:00pm The Integrated Core One of the key innovations in our curriculum is the Integrated Core, an intensive 10-month foundation course that covers and links all critical business functions finance, marketing, accounting, human resources, statistics, managerial economics, supply chain management, and information systems. Using lectures, case studies, problem-based learning and group projects, our unique Integrated Core program is team-taught as one comprehensive course, reflecting the multifaceted nature of most business issues. You ll learn each subject first on its own, and then from an integrated perspective to fully develop your ability to make decisions based on a synthesis of crossdisciplinary information. Program Commitment The UBC MBA Part-Time Program begins annually in January and takes 28 months to complete. Classes are delivered through intensive weekend sessions, approximately every three weeks. Schedules may be extended or amended during specific phases of the program consult our website for details. 28-Month UBC MBA Part-Time Program Calendar Year Year 1 Year 2 The program calendar graphically displays the general organization of the program timeline. Exact dates vary slightly each year. Capstone Course Pre-Core & Orientiation Break 02
All of the benefits None of the sacrifice You are ready. To grow. To lead. To move ahead. But how do you manage it without losing the gains you ve already made? Simple. Keep your current job as you bolster your résumé with the UBC MBA Part-Time Program. Based at UBC s downtown campus at Robson Square, the program offers a career-enhancing, innovative and integrated curriculum delivered by the same professors and to the same standards as our full-time MBA, but with the flexibility you need to keep life, work and education in perfect harmony. You ll learn alongside a diverse group of intelligent, enthusiastic, creative and committed students who share a common focus a desire to expand their professional horizons with a flexible education that accommodates their current careers and lifestyles. 2012 MBA Class Profile* Typical class size 50 Male/female ratio 75% / 25% Average age 32 Age range 23-52 Undergraduate Degree Majors* Business 22% Computer Science 7% Economics 2% Engineering 34% Average work experience 7 years Humanities 11% Languages spoken 18 Average GMAT score 622 Science 17% Social Sciences 7% * Data per the January 2012 entering class Why stop working when you don t have to? The MBA Part-Time Program is the perfect blend to create true active learning. What I was thinking about, planning and testing in the classroom on the weekend, I could carry out on Monday. Ian S. Cruickshank Pre-MBA: Account Manager, Jack FM, Rogers Radio Post-MBA: Chief Revenue Officer, Wishpond UBC MBA 2010 03
Rigorous curriculum Relevant learning It is the integration of leading-edge knowledge from Canada's foremost research business school with practical, relevant management training that distinguishes the UBC MBA program. The workload is intense and demanding but, when you graduate, you'll be ready to make a difference in the way business is done. Following the Integrated Core, your studies continue with 20 module subjects designed to provide a comprehensive, broad-based management education which include*: Accounting Business Statistics Entrepreneurship Finance Information Technology and Management International Business Logistics and Operations Management Marketing Policy Analysis Strategic Analysis Supply Chain Management Human Resources * Module topics subject to change. Visit www.sauder.ubc.ca/ptmba for the most up-to-date listing. Career Development Program Our unique and highly-rated MBA Career Development Program (CDP) utilizes seminars, discussion groups, career coaching and self-directed activities to develop invaluable, hands-on experience in business skills ranging from negotiations to networking, leadership styles to conflict resolution. Plus, the CDP facilitates your career search with guidance in critical areas such as résumé crafting, interviewing techniques and salary negotiation strategies. Capstone Course Uniting full- and part-time MBA students with professors, CEOs and other leading industry professionals, the Capstone Course tests the power of your integrated education. Business leaders identify real-life challenges faced by their organization, looking to benefit from your critical analysis. After a weekend of intense deliberation, you and your team will present your solutions to instructors and industry professionals for evaluation and critique. Industry Projects Put your business acumen to the test with a comprehensive industry project completed under the direction of a faculty advisor. The choice of topic is yours: demonstrate your abilities and ambition by tackling a difficult issue in your current workplace, or choose an area of study that is directly relevant to your career aspirations. Past examples include: Sustainable Development Business Opportunities in the BC Ocean Industries Analysis of the Business Intelligence Software Industry Business Plan: Private Physiotherapy Clinic Real Estate Feasibility Study for the Development of a Single-Family Home Subdivision Challenges of Outsourcing Professional Work in India 04
Outstanding opportunities outside the classroom Career Services Need help propelling your career in a new direction? Or simply identifying and refining your goals? The professional Career Coaches and Business Development Team at the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre provide you with the guidance, insight and options you need to accelerate your career development both during your education and after you graduate. We facilitate the connections with industry, provide the one-on-one career coaching and offer the career management strategies that empower you to transform career goals into workplace realities for a lifetime of success. Study Abroad UBC MBA part-time students have the opportunity to study abroad in spring or summer of the 2nd year of the program. Study abroad program lengths vary from one to six weeks with a wide variety of locations available such as Copenhagen Business School, ESSEC Business School, Paris and Vienna University of Economics and Business. Consulting wasn t on the radar before I started the MBA. My original thought was to continue in banking but the UBC MBA really broadened my outlook and made me realize the breadth and depth of different career paths out there. Howe Gu Pre-MBA: Manager, Professionals Program, BMO Post-MBA: Senior Consultant, Strategy & Operations, Deloitte UBC MBA 2011 05
Schooled for success And access The Advantage has it all. This thoroughly modern, sophisticated city often tops international lists of best places to live in the world. Extremely accessible by air or ground and less than an hour away from the international border, makes a practical study destination for those hailing from Washington State and the Pacific Northwest, Alberta, the BC Interior and Island. Commuting Options Our Robson Square campus in the heart of downtown, connected to 's excellent transport links, makes it easy for students to commute into for classes. Many of our students commute in from locations such as Kelowna, Victoria, and Seattle. Commuter students can choose from a variety of downtown accommodation options, and outside of the classroom they can enjoy the vibrant nightlife, culture and cuisine that the downtown area has to offer. The future is exciting, the UBC MBA opened up a whole area of my career that I had not imagined. Before I could not imagine being in a leadership position; now I cannot imagine not being a leader. It s great to have an impact in the careers and professional growth of others. Navida Nuraney Pre-MBA: Communications Manager, Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art Post-MBA: Executive Director, ArtStarts in Schools UBC MBA 2010 06
Admissions Information The UBC Part-Time MBA Program seeks bright, talented, enthusiastic, and creative individuals who are committed to a high level of achievement in their academic, personal, and professional lives. The MBA selection process is rigorous and guided by the following criteria: Academic Achievement Candidates from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. A four-year Bachelor s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution is required. Successful applicants generally have an overall standing of B+ or better in their undergraduate degree. Professional Work Experience Competitive applicants typically have more than two years of full-time, post-baccalaureate work experience when admitted to the program. Maturity, Motivation & Fit Successful applicants must demonstrate managerial and leadership potential, maturity, ambition, drive, and a clear sense of purpose. These characteristics are assessed based on professional experience, extracurricular activities, personal interests, written submissions and mandatory interviews. General Management Admissions Test (GMAT) The GMAT is mandatory for all applicants. You must arrange to have the official test results sent directly to the MBA & ECM Programs Office at UBC. The required minimum GMAT score is 550. However, in order to be competitive, a score of 600 or better (and at least 50th percentile in each section) is recommended. English Language Proficiency Successful applicants must be able to speak, comprehend, and write English fluently. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, IELTS Academic, or a MELAB is required for all candidates whose degrees are from a university at which English was not the official language of instruction. For complete details on our admissions requirements go to www.sauder.ubc. ca/ptmba, or use a QR reader on your mobile device and scan the QR code. Application Process Apply online at www.sauder.ubc.ca/ptmba. The application fee is $125. Once you have submitted your online application, all official supporting documents should be sent to the MBA & ECM Programs Office as soon as possible to complete your application. Detailed application instructions can be found on our website. Application Deadlines September 30 annually Learn More. Today. To get a better understanding of our MBA program please go to our website www.sauder.ubc.ca/ptmba where you can read our student profiles, follow us on Twitter, connect with us on Facebook and find out about upcoming information sessions. MBA & ECM Programs Office Robert H. Lee Graduate School Sauder School of Business University of British Columbia 137 2053 Main Mall, BC V6T 1Z2 toll free (Canada & US) 1.888.988.9895 tel 1.604.822.8422 fax 1.604.822.9030 email mba@sauder.ubc.ca www.sauder.ubc.ca/ptmba