UBC MBA. Part-time. JANUARY 2016 ENTRY 28-MONTH PART-TIME PROGRAM sauder.ubc.ca/ptmba

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1 UBC MBA Part-time JANUARY 2016 ENTRY 28-MONTH PART-TIME PROGRAM sauder.ubc.ca/ptmba

2 Discover The UBC MBA, Part-time The Experience Discovery is everywhere on the UBC MBA. Challenging, rewarding and exhilarating, the program helps you discover your leadership style, build your business acumen, and create a career you will be passionate about. The Curriculum You re an expert in your field, but you may not have had the opportunity to fully understand how an entire organization comes together. This curriculum is designed to get you well versed in the broader picture of business, so you can immediately add value to your organization and your clients. From one of the very first courses when you are challenged to think like a CEO and consider how to make strategic decisions to maximize success the curriculum gives you a deep understanding of what it takes to be a strategic thinker. The Career Path Each year, the class is made up of candidates from all backgrounds from health care specialists to computer scientists; from engineers to marketers. And everyone seeks a different path, whether it s a higher-profile role in their existing company or changing career paths entirely. Regardless of background, how you advance is entirely dependent on your brand and your network. Throughout the program, we will work with you to help you achieve your career goals. The Admissions Process Students in the MBA program are motivated, thrive on finding solutions, and push back on status quo. It s what gets us excited to come to work everyday to work with students who have fresh perspectives, challenge us and help shape the program for future students. As such, we have a rigorous selection process to find the right type of candidate that is best suited for the UBC MBA program. 1

3 What the Weekends Look Like Classes are delivered every two to three weekends, at the Point Grey campus, as follows: Friday 5:00pm 9:30pm Saturday 8:30am 5:30pm Sunday 8:30am 5:30pm Each module typically alternates between 2 weekends, with its respective exam usually scheduled a week or two after the last class. Business Strategy Integration, a hands-on experience exploring case studies and preparing a detailed business plan, is woven throughout the early months of the program to bring your learning together with practice. Here is a sample of what two consecutive weekends may look like: Weekend A Date + Time Course Friday, March 11 Operations + Logistics Saturday, March 12 Foundations in Managerial Economics Sunday, March 13 Operations + Logistics How it Works Weekend B Date + Time Friday, April 1 Saturday, April 2 Course Foundations in Managerial Economics Operations + Logistics The Part-time UBC MBA is built with the same curriculum as its Full-time counterpart, but instead of coming to school everyday, you ll be in class on the weekends. The program begins January 2016 and takes 28 months to complete, finishing in May The UBC MBA is challenging. Classes and exams are delivered through intensive weekend sessions, at the Point Grey campus, approximately every two to three weeks. Combine this with additional course work outside these weekends, plus your Monday-Friday job, it is a program that requires dedication and commitment. But the rewards are big, and they reveal themselves throughout the program, not just after. The program is designed to give you a broad spectrum in every aspect of business, so what you learn on the weekends can easily be applied the following week in your job be it a presentation, brief, or budget strategy. Sunday, April 3 Sample schedule. Course curriculum subject to change Foundations in Managerial Economics 2 3

4 Your Faculty Studying at Sauder means you ll be learning cutting edge business from the very people who helped create it. Sauder professors are among the highest calibre in the world and their work has made our school one of the top in the world for its business research (Ranked #24 worldwide, 2015 Financial Times Ranking). This research has not only been integral to creating impact in organizations locally and globally, but it has also shaped the education learned in the classroom. Here are a few of the professors you ll be learning from and a sample of what kind of work you ll be doing: Harish Krishnan Dr. Krishnan is an Associate Professor in Operations and Logistics and Director of Sauder s Centre for Operations Excellence. He has worked with business sectors across BC to improve operations in organizations such as YVR, BC Children s Hospital and Telus. In his course, Process Fundamentals, you will learn how to make decisions as an Operations Analyst in the context of operations and supply chain management. The course emphasizes case analysis of operations problems within large corporations, and you will be expected to take on the role of decision maker within these cases, both individually and as a group. The Part-time MBA students are fun to teach because they re able to immediately connect the course content to the challenges they face in their organizations. In fact, some of my students have had direct experience with the companies from our case studies, and their contribution has helped me greatly with shaping future classes. Ann Stone Ann Stone is a Lecturer at the Sauder School of Business, where she teaches courses in marketing and strategy for graduate, undergraduate and Executive Education programs. She has more than 25 years of C-level marketing experience at Coca-Cola, Papa Murphy s Pizza, Church s Chicken and Dairy Queen. She has also worked for S.C. Johnson & Son, Pizza Hut and has run her own marketing firm. In her course, Business Strategy Integration, you will develop the critical thinking required to solve business problems from a holistic perspective - across business functions, institutions (business, government, civic society), geographies, and business cultures. Working on cases and a business model presentation, in assigned groups, gives you the practice required to think and work more strategically. Joy Begley Dr. Joy Begley is an Associate Professor in the Accounting Division and is a researcher at Sauder s KPMG Research Bureau in Financial Reporting. In 2014, she was one of the faculty members that earned over $2 million in funding from federal research councils for her work in the area of improving sustainability of corporate pension plans in the face of corporate bankruptcy risk. In her course, Financial Reporting, you will learn to read and interpret financial statements with an appreciation for how managers can use their discretion to affect the reported numbers. Using sample financial statements from publicly traded companies, you will learn how to adjust the financial statement numbers to undo accounting distortions. The Part-time MBA students bring a Part-time MBA students are great fun to teach, wonderful energy to the classroom. as they bring a level of everyday maturity Their work experience gives their from their jobs and other assignments which questions currency and relevance, bring a robust and interesting conversation enriching the discussion for all. into each and every classroom experience. 4 5

5 Start Thinking Like Top-Level Management Each student comes in with their own career goals, and with the UBC MBA you can customize the curriculum to your specific field of interest. Regardless of whether your goal is to work at a start-up or a large corporation, having an understanding of the role different business functions play and how they play together is an extremely valuable skill to have. So, at graduation, you will not only be an expert at your job, but you ll also be trained to think about business on a holistic level. Our courses are built on giving students constant opportunity to showcase their analytical and problem-solving skills. Active learning is how we work. When you show up to class, you will be expected to be prepared, contribute, defend your opinions and support others. As the program progresses, you ll find yourself thinking more and more like a top-level manager and making critical decisions that can affect the success of a company. Here are some examples of projects where you ll put those skills to test: Business Strategy Integration Integrated business strategy underpins the first year of the program. The goal of this 11.5 month course is to develop your skills in managerial decision-making across disciplines, perspectives and cultures. Integrated case days, presentations to client and business case coursework are key components to achieving this goal. Capstone In this 3-day business plan competition, a CEO will present a business problem to you and your group. Using the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the program, the group will work to develop an initial presentation. After fine-tuning the presentation, all groups will come together and present their solutions to the CEO who will select the most successful plan. 6 7

6 Part-time UBC MBA Program Journey Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May YEAR BREAK YEAR YEAR BREAK YEAR YEAR SELF- STUDY ONLINE MBA PREP. BSI: FOUNDATION INTEGRATED CASES FOUNDATIONAL MODULES BUSINESS PLAN IPD: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING INDUSTRY PROJECT GLOBAL IMMERSION (OPTIONAL) CAPSTONE THEMES CAREER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORE COURSES ADVANCED MODULES Self Study Online Prep: A non-credit series of online refresher courses designed to strengthen foundational knowledge and ease the entry back into the academic environment. (Available for self-study from August-December prior to program start) Business Strategy Integration (BSI): A series of modules designed to enhance your career prospects through in-class learning and a wide range of experiential learning. Themes: Modules in Creativity, Global Issues & Macroeconomics, Decision Making, Ethics & Sustainability and Leadership. Professional Development: A series of required career development workshops. Advanced Modules: Advanced modules can be chosen from Part-time MBA and Full-time MBA module options. OPTIONAL SUMMER STUDY ABROAD 8 9 PHOTO: ACTON-OSTREY ARCHITECTS PROGRAM SCHEDULE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

7 Gain a Different Perspective From The World Global Immersion Study abroad program From Your Peers This optional 2-week international project enables you to gather first-hand knowledge about the culture and commerce of another country, and develop the confidence to work in the global marketplace. You can choose to participate in Global Immersion in Year 3 of the program. Past locations included Bangalore, Copenhagen, Shanghai and Singapore. You also have the opportunity to study abroad in the spring or summer of Year 2 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 in Paris, and Vienna University of Economics and Business. Just like in any organization, you ll find yourself working alongside people from all backgrounds. Since the structure of our classes emphasizes collaboration, you ll find yourself participating in a variety of discussions, like marketing complexities within the utilities industry, or challenges with implementing process flow in the healthcare industry. Here is a sample of the profile and background of our current class: Work Experience by Industry 24% Manufacturing/ Construction 2015 Part-time MBA Class Profile* 17% Professional Services Class size: 40 68% Male Average years work experience: 6 32% Female 20 languages spoken Undergraduate Degree Majors: 27% Business 15% 12% 7% 5% Health Care Financial Services Hospitality and Tourism Government Average age: 31 22% Engineering 16% Science 12% Humanities 5% 5% Real Estate Retail Age range: % Social Sciences 7% Economics 5% Computer Science 2% 2% Architecture Computer Services 2% Law Publishing 2% *Data per the January 2015 entering class 2% Transportation 10 11

8 Career Development Career Development From the start, career development is woven throughout the program, from career services to the curriculum. In fact, the Career Centre, whose expertise includes gaining insight on what employers around the world are looking for, has designed some of the mandatory courses in the program. Along with the dedicated Part-time MBA career coach, there are a range of career services available to you, including: Salary Negotiation Simulation: We ll work with you to develop a personalized strategy you can use to negotiate your salary. MBA Mentor Programs: Gaining insight and connection from someone in senior management is invaluable. We ll pair you with a mentor who is able to develop your personal leadership goals. Interview Skill Development: Whether your goal is to change department or company, it may have been a while since you last had an interview. Through our coaching and interview training, we ll help you articulate your value and skills to land that job. Industry Project A potential game changer in your career. You will design a project of your own choosing and work with a Faculty Advisor to bring it to life. If you choose a project within your organization, you can imagine how your initiative and value will be exemplified to your boss. Or you can explore a project in a field you ve always been interested in. The project can help confirm if it s the direction you want to go in. Others have had a new venture idea in the works and would like the resources to help with developing a business plan or feasibility study. Entrepreneurial Project Some MBA candidates join the program with a new venture idea in the works, and with the Entrepreneurial Project, they are able to utilize the knowledge and resources at the school to help develop a business plan or feasibility study for their idea. Career Outcomes Candidates of the Part-time UBC MBA have been very successful in making positive changes in their career. The program gives students the value and skills they need to make career shifts, and oftentimes these moves happen within the 28-month program, rather than after. Here are some of the career outcomes of candidates who graduated in % enhanced their career through promotion or career change Promotions Career Changes FROM Project Manager at an Engineering Consulting Firm US Sales Manager at a Biotechnology Company TO Regional Business Analyst at a Global Logistics Provider VP, Global Sales Operations at a Waterpark Manufacturer FROM TO Manager of Application Services/Business Solutions at an Online Retailer Director of Information Technology Director of Operations and Merchandising at a Food Distributor General Manager Finance Analyst at a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Finance Manager Assistant Branch Manager at a Financial Institution Operations Manager 12 13

9 Admissions Information The Part-time UBC MBA 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 Professional Experience Minimum Requirements A 4-year Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution is required with a B average.* *As degrees/grading systems differ widely between countries, applicants with degrees from outside North America should review country-specific requirements listed on the UBC Faculty of Graduate Studies website: Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience gained after graduation from a bachelor s degree. Competitive Requirements B+ or 76% or 3.3 GPA 5 years+ of full-time work experience. Application Deadlines We have two key deadlines and admit on a rolling basis: July 20, 2015 October 20, 2015 Fees* Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents: $44,760 CAD* International Students: $55,757 CAD *subject to UBC board of governor s approval. The university may adjust fees at any time with limited notice. Contact Us Robert H. Lee Graduate School Sauder School of Business University of British Columbia Main Mall Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2 toll free (Canada & US) tel fax mba@sauder.ubc.ca sauder.ubc.ca/ptmba GMAT or GRE 550 GMAT with at least a 50th percentile in each test section or at least 150 GRE score on the verbal and quantitative section. GMAT: GRE: 310+ on combined verbal and quantitative section. Maturity, Motivation & Fit Assessed through resume, professional references and interview. English Proficiency Applicants must be must be able to speak, comprehend, and write fluently in English. An approved English proficiency exam is required for all candidates whose degrees are from a university outside Canada or the United States in which English is not the official language of instruction. Please see our website for more information. For complete details on our admissions requirements, please visit FSC BUG Printed on 10% post consumer fibre.