UBC MBA

Full-time
16-MONTH FULL-TIME PROGRAM
sauder.ubc.ca/ftmba
 “The UBC MBA helped me find my passion; working with
companies to grow their business, project by project.”
Matthew Colphon
Senior Product Manager, Unsecured Royal Credit Lines at RBC
Toronto, Canada
UBC MBA, Class of 2015

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# Business Program
in Canada* # 1 in Canada for Business
Administration** # 37 University in
the World***

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 Discover
the UBC MBA

The UBC MBA Experience Imagine the Possibilities

The Full-time MBA at UBC Sauder School of Business’ Within the classroom, you’ll learn from top thinkers and
Robert H. Lee Graduate School is designed for people movers in the business world. Our professors are world-
like you. Our 16-month program, experiential curriculum, renowned and their work is why our school is one of the
built-in professional development and international global leaders for business research. Your classmates will
perspective, promises a transformative journey for the consist of professionals from diverse countries and a range
professional ready to take their career to the next level. of backgrounds, meaning you could share a class with
everyone from corporate marketing managers to health
care specialists to computer engineers.
Outside the classroom, we’ll work with you to enhance
your professional brand and network. You’ll also travel, as
part of your Global Immersion Experience, diving into an
unfamiliar business culture, and collaborating with people
from all walks of life. You'll have the opportunity to take
up an internship (or entrepreneurial/industry project),
*Maclean's University Rankings 2022
**ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021 and build lasting relationships from the rich experiences
***Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 you’ll share with your classmates.

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Experiential
Learning
Our MBA students graduate with invaluable practical experience which they gain
locally and around the world. Through internships, Global Immersion, and case
studies, our Full-time MBA students learn by doing. The moment they start the
program, they get the hands-on exposure they need to succeed in any organization.

MBA students visiting their client, Aesop, during

their Global Immersion Experience in Hong Kong.
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During his UBC MBA internship, Michael Emerson helped SAP develop a
capacity-planning tool and contributed to a propensity analysis for the SAP Solutions
forecast process. After graduating in 2013, Michael is now the Vice President of Planning
Product Strategy - Technology and Innovation at SAP’s global headquarters in Germany.

“I had the opportunity to expand my network and learn about

opportunities and roles that I did not necessarily know existed.”
Michael Emerson
Vice President, Planning Product Strategy - Technology and Innovation at SAP
Heidelberg, Germany
UBC MBA, Class of 2013

Internship. Pitch your skills to land a summer internship, Monthly Salary Range
then apply and test your MBA learning and career
direction on real business problems. UBC MBA interns
have helped achieve millions of dollars of cost savings,
$3,000 - $6,000
developed new market opportunities, and solved
complex strategic problems. UBC MBA students have interned
at companies, including:
Typical internship roles include:
• Business Analysis & Sales Forecasting
• Operations Management & Supply Chain Analysis
• Project Management & Analysis
• Market Research & Competitive Intelligence
• Financial Analysis and Risk Management

Entrepreneurial or Industry Project. Have a new service

or product idea, or want to explore a new industry
to plot your next career change? Use the summer to
develop a minimum viable product, conduct market
testing or do in-depth research into your target sector.
Leverage UBC-wide mentorship and support resources
as well as connect with a diverse network of like-minded
people from other faculties.

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Your Global Journey
Starts Here
We take pride in the global perspective on business that comes with being one of
North America’s most diverse schools. That’s why we offer numerous opportunities
for our students to build international experience.

"Spending a year pursuing the Yale MAM degree after the first
year at UBC MBA program has helped me gain new perspectives,
broaden my personal and professional network, and round off
my skillset to become a leader for business and society."

Moon Zheng
Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group
Calgary, Canada
UBC MBA, Class of 2019
Yale Master of Advanced Management, Class of 2019

Global Perspective International Business School Exchanges

Moon's UBC MBA experience started in the classroom While pursuing a UBC MBA, you’ll have the opportunity
at our Vancouver campus, but extended far beyond, to study at one of our 34 partner schools around
allowing her to develop a truly global mindset. the world, with no extra tuition cost. Take on new
During your time at UBC Sauder, you'll have perspectives and absorb different cultural approaches
unparalleled access to immersive study abroad options to business. Our exchange partners include Copenhagen
through our global partnerships. The UBC MBA offers Business School, SDA Bocconi School of Management,
three global learning opportunities: International IE Business School, Tsinghua University, Indian Institute
Business School Exchange, Global Network for of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) and many more.
Advanced Management and Global Immersion.

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Vancouver, Canada

New Haven, USA

Tokyo, Japan

After advising at a tech startup in Japan as part of GIE, Moon was

inspired to learn more about global issues in the business world and
pursued her Master of Advanced Management at Yale University.

Global Network for Advanced Management Global Immersion Experience (GIE)

UBC Sauder is the only Canadian school in the Global This unique component of the UBC MBA will see you
Network for Advanced Management, a prestigious go abroad and consult for a pre-selected company
collaboration of 32 international graduate schools overseas on a real-world business challenge. The 5-month
around the world. Students who participate in the experience begins at UBC Sauder with an introduction to
Global Network Weeks will have the opportunity the business practices and customs of your host country.
to travel to partner business schools, tour local Next, you will establish a relationship with your client
businesses and meet with local experts. In addition, in advance of your arrival. Ultimately, during the two
students in the network will have access to various weeks abroad, you’ll consult with the company's local
online courses offered by member schools. management team and help them solve some of their
unique business problems. GIE 2019 locations included
Santiago, Tel Aviv, Berlin, and Hong Kong.

Note: We follow international travel advisories and guidance from the Government of Canada.

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Full-time UBC MBA
Program Journey
PERIOD 1 PERIOD 2 PERIOD 3 PERIOD 4 PERIOD 5 SUMMER EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PERIOD 6 PERIOD 7

Aug 2022 Sept Oct Nov Dec 2022 Jan 2023 Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2023

GLOBAL IMMERSION PRE-DEPARTURE CLASSES & PROJECT WORK GIE OPTIONAL INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
OPTIONAL GLOBAL NETWORK COURSES

PROJECT
OPENING INTEGRATED INTEGRATED TRACK TRACK

CAREER WEEK
CAREER WEEK

COURSES INTERNSHIP, ENTREPRENEURIAL PROJECT OR INDUSTRY PROJECT ELECTIVES ELECTIVES CAPSTONE

WEEK CASE DAYS CASE DAYS COURSES
BREAK

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FOUNDATION FOUNDATION ELECTIVES ELECTIVES
COURSES COURSES

OPTIONAL GLOBAL NETWORK WEEK

CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Program schedule and course offerings may be subject to change

Business Strategy Foundation Track Courses: Career & Professional Optional International Optional Global Network Week Electives:
Integration: Courses: Development: Exchange: & Online Courses:
Specialized courses for Courses chosen from a number
Skill development courses Mandatory courses for developing the advanced Mandatory personal and Opportunities to expand Online courses offered by institutions in the Global of optional subjects that allow
in managerial decision- learning and applying skills and knowledge professional development international perspective Network for Advanced Management that can students to broaden their
making across disciplines, key business discipline required for students’ programming, including immersive and experience at one of be taken and counted as credit towards the UBC knowledge.
perspectives and cultures, foundations—from chosen career tracks. Career Weeks, networking events, 34 distinguished partner MBA. Students may apply to travel to a member
including integrated case Investment Theory to industry speakers, mock interviews business schools around the school during Global Network Week, a week-long
days, client presentations, Marketing. and offer negotiations. Optional world. See Page 4 for more immersive experience with MBAs from other
and business case opportunities for mentoring, information. Global Network schools.
coursework. training programs and company
visits. See Pages 10-11.

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 Full-time MBA
Tracks

Technology & Analytics Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The new Technology & Analytics Leadership career Turn a bright idea into a viable venture by starting
track is designed to give MBA graduates the skills to drive your own business, or become an ‘intrapreneur’ who
change and lead in the evolving digital age. You will learn innovates and manages creative product development
to lead in technology industries, consult with dynamic within organizations. Many of our graduates create their
technology companies and deepen your skill in data own successful companies, like HeadCheck Health and
analysis and visualization. Acuva Technologies.
Sample Courses: Data Visualization, AI Commercialization, Sample Courses: Social Entrepreneurship, Technology
Business Development for Scaling Up, Fintech, Customer Entrepreneurship, Growing & Exiting a Venture, Creative
Analytics, Health Technology Destruction Lab, Innovation & Sustainability, Impact
Investing, Indigenous Peoples & Economic Development

Employers of UBC MBA Graduates

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 “The group cases in the UBC MBA taught us so much about
working with multiple cultures."

Carmen Thoms
Vice President at Agreement Express
Toronto, Canada
UBC MBA, Class of 2017

Finance Product & Service Management

Become an expert on topics including: mergers and Discover how to transform market insights into market
acquisitions, capital budgeting, strategic financial opportunities, and develop the skillset required to
management, corporate restructuring, credit analysis, develop, introduce and sustain products and services in
private equity, and venture capital. the private and public sectors.
Sample Courses: Introductory Finance, Banking, Markets Sample Courses: Brand Management, Process
& Currencies, Financial Reporting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Fundamentals, Market Research, Supply Chain
Risk Management, Financial Engineering, Venture Capital Management, Digital Marketing, New Product
Development, Supply Chain Analytics

Custom
Looking for a broader range of courses? Tailor a custom career track to your interests. The flexibility of this custom
option allows you to explore multiple sectors, which is especially valuable if you're considering a career in consulting.

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 Your MBA Career Journey
Emotional Intelligence Networking &
Development Informational Interviews

Self-Aware Market-Aware

Strengths, Values, Mentor & Training

SMART Career Goals Role Alignment
Motivators Programs*

• Product Management Training Program

• Case Interview Preparation Program
• Brand Management Mentorship Program**
• MBA Mentorship Program
• S
 trategy Consulting Mentorship Program
(SCMP)^
*Optional programs by application only
**Optional program by application only run by UBC Sauder Alumni.
^SCMP - a summer application is required prior to the start of the program

Career MBA Class of 2021

Outcomes 92 %
were employed
90 days after grad

Salary average at Salary range

graduation
$40,000-
$ 83,194 $150,000

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 Salary Negotiation
Cover Letter
Simulations

Personal Brand Experience

LinkedIn and Online Interview Skills

Resume Navigating the Offer
Presence Development

You’ll have dedicated support from Career Changes

experts at the Hari B. Varshney
Start of the Program By the end of the Program
Business Career Centre, to help
transform your career. Our team Military Naval Officer Investment Analyst
at Maxam Capital Management
knows exactly what today’s
employers are looking for. We offer Civil Engineer Manager, Infrastructure Advisory
at Deloitte
a range of programs, services and
resource to help you navigate the Regulatory and Public Business Development Director
Affairs at TTT Studios
business landscape and develop the
skills you need to achieve your goals. Systems Engineer Chief Operating Officer
at Stealth Mode

Career Enhancers
Start of the Program By the end of the Program

Technical Consultant Senior Manager

at RBI Leadership Program

Consultant Consultant, Operational Excellence

at PwC Canada

Accountant Financial Analyst

at Rubicon Organics

Relationship Manager Commercial Account Manager

at RBC

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 Your Classmates
What begins as your cohort will become one of the Full-time UBC MBA Class of 2023 Profile*
most valuable professional networks you will build.

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During your 16 months in the Full-time MBA, you’ll
be an integral part of a truly international cohort.
Like you, they bring a wealth of experience, unique
viewpoints and diverse opinions to the table. The
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Undergraduate Degree Majors: Work Experience by Industry:

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Our Admissions Process
The UBC MBA selection process is rigorous. We deliberately keep our cohort small – with an intake
of 100 to 120 students every year – to help foster a more collegial and personal environment.
Applicants are carefully selected against competitive requirements to ensure that, once in the
program, you learn from peers who have demonstrated vision, leadership and experience.

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Review our Admission Requirements & Apply Online
a. T
 o be considered for the UBC MBA Degree, it is recommended that you review
our admission requirements and ensure you understand the components of the
application at sauder.ubc.ca/ftmba
b. Create an account on our website and get started on your application.

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Submit Documentation
Applications will be reviewed once we have received copies of all required documents
and references, and verified your test scores. Please note that if you submit unofficial
documents at the time of application, official documents must be received by the
Admissions office no later than the final document deadline.
 Transcripts/degree certificates/translation
 Letters of reference (electronic reference)
 GMAT/GRE (waiver is available)
 English Proficiency Exam (required for applicants whose degrees are from a
university outside Canada or the U.S.A. in which English was not the official
language of instruction)

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Interview
a. A
 ll applicants being considered for admission will be contacted by the Robert H.
Lee Graduate School for an interview either in person or by video call.
b. I f your application is successful, you will receive a letter of admission from UBC
Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School.
c. A
 ccept your offer! Get ready to join the class, starting in the last week of August.
 The UBC MBA
at a Glance
Program and Application Contact Us
Robert H. Lee Graduate School
Location
UBC Sauder School of Business
UBC Point Grey Campus 137-2053 Main Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
Toll free (Canada & US)
Fees 1.888.988.9895
Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents: Tel 1.604.822.8422
$52,443 CAD* Fax 1.604.822.9030
mba@sauder.ubc.ca
International Students: sauder.ubc.ca/ftmba
$93,658 CAD*
*Subject to UBC Board of Governors’ approval. The university
may adjust fees at any time with limited notice.

Scholarships
Merit scholarships are available for Canadian Citizens,
Permanent Residents and international applicants.
To qualify for the merit scholarships, you will need to meet
the requirements and apply by the application deadlines. A
guaranteed admissions decision will be made in eight weeks.
Terms and conditions apply.
For more information on scholarships and application
requirements, visit sauder.ubc.ca/ftmba/apply

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