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UBC International MBA20-Month Part-time Program

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In collaboration with the Antai College of Economics

and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Ranked among the top 100 business schools by the Financial Times – an achievement

that places it among the top 5% in the world – the Sauder School of Business at

UBC is accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS. In cooperation with the Antai College

of Economics and Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Sauder School

of Business at UBC offers the UBC IMBA program on a part-time basis and delivers a

comprehensive business education in only 20 months. Now, you can have the best of

both worlds: part-time study in China and an intensive two-week learning experience

on the beautiful UBC campus in Vancouver.

The UBC International MBA in Shanghai: A New Tradition

For over 50 years, the MBA program at the Sauder School of Business

at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, has

helped thousands of professionals succeed in their businesses and

careers. Since the launch of the UBC IMBA in 2002, hundreds of

professionals in Asia have become part of an exciting new tradition,

taking the opportunity to earn the globally recognized IMBA from

Canada’s leading academic business school without leaving their careers.

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Work in Asia. Earn a world-class business degree. At the same time. The UBC IMBA

features world-renowned faculty and an award-winning curriculum recognized by the

Chinese Ministry of Education.

“The management concepts I learned through the UBC IMBA

will better enable me to meet the challenges in a global business

environment. The skills developed throughout the program will

definitely help to advance my career.”

Derek DongBusiness Development Manager

GlobalSystems Outsourcing

Intel Asia Pacific R&D Ltd.

UBC IMBA Graduate 2009

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Learn from Top International Business Professors

UBC IMBA professors are world renowned for their contributions to business theory and

practice. Highly respected scholars, our professors are also outstanding teachers who

demonstrate the connections between classroom lessons and real-world business. The

UBC IMBA program has been specially adapted for the China and Asia market and is

taught entirely by Sauder School of Business professors, who encourage active learning

through lectures, case studies, problem-based learning, and group projects. As winners

of numerous teaching awards, faculty members ensure that students benefit from the

knowledge, ideas, and experiences gained through their extensive research and outreach

efforts. But IMBA students also value the close interaction with their professors that

comes with our small classes.

UBC IMBA students gain both essential business knowledge and practical, relevant

management skills to enhance their abilities to manage, motivate, innovate, and lead.

The program prepares students to interact comfortably in East and West and to

succeed in today’s highly competitive global economy.

Steve AlisharanB.A. (British Columbia), CMA, CA

Joy BegleyB.Com. (Otago), M.S. (Rochester),

Ph.D. (Rochester), CFA

Jonathan BerkowitzB.Sc., M.Sc. (Alberta), Ph.D. (Toronto)

Anthony BoardmanB.A. (Kent), Ph.D. (Carnegie Mellon)

Ambarish ChandraB.A. (Delhi), M.A., Ph.D. (Northwestern)

Hong ChenB.S. (Xi’an Jiaotong), M.A., Ph.D. (Stanford)

Jack ChenB.E. (Tsinghua), Ph.D. (Minnesota)

Paul CubbonB.A. (Oxford), E.M.B.A. (Simon Fraser)

Darren DahlB.Com. (University of Alberta)

Ph.D. (British Columbia)

Ronald M. GiammarinoB.A. (St. Francis Xavier), M.A., Ph.D. (Queen’s)

Thomas Hellmann B.A. (London Sch. of Econ.), Ph.D. (Stanford)

Karin KirkpatrickM.B.A. (Royal Roads), CHRP, CPC

Thomas McCormickA.B. (Pennsylvania), Ph.D. (Stanford)

Tim SilkB.B.A. (Wilfrid Laurier), Ph.D. (Florida)

Daniel SkarlickiB.Com., M.B.A. (Alberta), Ph.D. (Toronto)

Ilan VertinskyB.A. (Hebrew), Ph.D. (Calif.-Berkeley)

Yair WandB.Sc. (Hebrew), M.Sc. (Weizmann Inst. of Sc.),

D.Sc. (Technion)

Anming ZhangB.Sc. (Shanghai Jiao Tong),

M.Sc., Ph.D. (British Columbia)

Faculty

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Typical Class ProfileThe UBC IMBA attracts students from

diverse academic and professional

backgrounds.

Annual class intake 30-40

Average age 31

Age range 25-40

Average work experience 7 years

Male/Female ratio 50%/50%

Number of countries represented 5-8

Undergraduate Degree

Engineering 30%

Business 17%

Computer Science 8%

Economics 17%

Humanities 12%

Science 12%

Social Science 4%

UBC IMBA EmployersOur students come from many top

companies, including multinational

corporations, in a variety of industries.

Here are just a few of the companies

that employ UBC IMBA students:

Alcatel-LucentAstraZeneca Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.AvonBank of ChinaBank of CommunicationsBayer MaterialScience Trading (Shanghai)

BoschCIBCDB SchenkerDowDowcorningDupont eBayEricssonFuji Xerox ChinaGE (General Electric)GM (General Motors)Hewlett-Packard

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“In comparing several MBA programs in Shanghai, I found that the

UBC IMBA is the best choice because of its strong reputation, well

recognized faculty and consistent quality of education.”

James XueAsia Industry Channel Manager

Dow Corning

UBC IMBA Graduate 2010

Canada’s third largest university, UBC

is recognized in China as one of the best

universities in the world (no. 30 in the

2010 Times Higher Education – UK). With a

reputation for academic excellence, UBC

attracts students from across Canada

and around the world. The Sauder School

of Business has over 31,000 alumni in

70 countries. In 2005, UBC opened

its Asia Pacific Office in Hong Kong to

further enhance its relationship with

partners in Asia.

30 years in ChinaUBC’s China Programs began in 1980

with a strategic partnership with

Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Since

that time, we have built a strong

presence in China by developing

academic links with leading

universities and forging partnerships with

key Chinese business and government

enterprises. Over 500 senior Chinese officials

have attended executive development

programs at the Sauder School of Business

at UBC, including such dignitaries as

Mr. Shi Guangsheng, former Minister of

Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation,

and Mr. Sun Zhenyu, Chinese Ambassador

to the World Trade Organization.

Home DepotHoneywellIBM Global ServicesIntel ChinaKohlerMettler - ToledoMicrosoftNikeNokia PfizerPhilipsPricewaterhouse Coopers

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Comprehensive CurriculumAt the beginning of the program,

students take part in the Integrated

Core – a unique experience providing a

strong foundation in accounting, finance,

information technology, operations

logistics, marketing, human resources

management, and strategy. Team-taught

as one comprehensive course by Sauder

School of Business faculty representing

different core disciplines, it fosters the

broad management perspective and

cross-functional skills necessary to

tackle complex business challenges.

The Integrated Core consists of three parts:- Part 1: Two 4-day weekends followed

by one 5-day weekend at the

Antai College of Economics and

Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong

University (SJTU)

- Part 2: Two full weeks taught at

the University of British Columbia in

Vancouver, Canada

- Part 3: One 4-day weekend in

Shanghai at the Antai College of

Economics and Management at SJTU

Post-core modules: understanding essential business functionsFollowing the Integrated Core sessions,

students complete a series of post-core

*Post-Core module offerings may vary

modules on a part-time basis one

weekend per month. The 16 learning

modules are designed to develop an

in-depth understanding of essential

business functions. A common theme

throughout the modules is recognizing

the challenges and opportunities of

global business.

Each post-core module is taught by a

UBC professor and includes 20 hours

of learning time taught over 4-day

weekend sessions from Thursday

through Sunday. Each module is

designed to maximize learning and

will consist of preparatory reading,

assignments, and a post-module exam

held on the Thursday afternoon prior to

the start of the next module.

The first set of Post-Core modules continues to build a foundation in business and includes*:- Financial Reporting

- Basic Corporate Finance

- Managerial Economics

- Investments

- Applied Statistics

The second set of Post-Core modules provides an in-depth study in all business areas and includes*:- Business Strategy

- Financial Statement Analysis

- Introduction to Logistics and

Operations Management

- Strategic Human Resource

Management

- International Trading Environment

- International Financial Environment

- Marketing Strategy

- Supply Chain Management

- Survey of Information Technology

Applications in Business

- Strategy in Entrepreneurial Ventures

UBC IMBA Students will Gain- A general management perspective

based on a solid understanding of

key business functional areas and

their interdependence

- A broad-based, senior-level strategic

approach to business decision-making

- Teamwork, communication, and

leadership skills developed through

problem-solving, group projects,

and presentations

GraduationStudents complete the program by

December of their second year.

Graduates will receive an International

Master of Business Administration

(IMBA) degree from UBC. Graduates

may attend a completion ceremony in

Shanghai organized by UBC and SJTU

and a convocation ceremony at UBC in

Vancouver in May.

The UBC IMBA Curriculum: Part Time Program, World-Class Advantage

Unique Global Perspective. As one of North America’s top business schools, the

Sauder School of Business is uniquely positioned to offer an international perspective

on the challenges of doing business in a global marketplace.

“I chose UBC because of its wonderful professors, well-structured

program, multinational study environment, and also the opportunities

to meet UBC MBA part-time and full-time students during its great

two-week Core program in Vancouver, BC.”

rena Liu Human Resources Manager

Air Liquide Welding Shanghai

UBC IMBA Graduate 2010

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PROGRAM COMPONENT

Integrated Core Part 1

Integrated Core Part 2

Integrated Core Part 3

Post-Core Modules(16)

DATES

March 17– 20, 2012

March 22 – 25, 2012

April 5 – 9, 2012

April 29 – May 11, 2012

June 9 – 12, 2012

1 weekend of each month July 2012 to November 2013

(Spring Festival break in January 2013)

LOCATION

Shanghai, China (SJTU campus)

Vancouver, Canada (UBC campus)

Shanghai, China(SJTU campus)

Shanghai, China(SJTU campus)

DURATION

4 days full-time

4 days full-time

5 days full-time

2 weeks full-time residential

4 days full-time

Sixteen 4-day weekends(Thursday-Sunday and all exams will

be held on Thursday afternoons)

“The IMBA program will help me in making strategic decisions, not only from an

engineering perspective but also with all other factors that influence the decision-

making process. The two-week residency in Vancouver is the cornerstone of the

Core program. It is a great opportunity to share experiences with the part-time

and full-time MBAs and to experience the rich and diverse UBC campus.”

Guillaume MartinProject Manager

Shanghai Michelin Warrior Tyre Co., Ltd.

UBC IMBA Graduate 201005

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Two years part-time in Shanghai, two weeks full-time in Vancouver. As a UBC IMBA student, you will

study part-time for two years in Shanghai, one of the most important business and financial centres

of China and Asia, and two weeks full-time on our campus in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver is a

beautiful and thriving multicultural city of two million people and is frequently honoured as one of

the best places to live around the world.

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Admissions Information

UBC seeks bright, talented, enthusiastic,

and creative individuals committed to

a high level of achievement in their

academic, personal, and professional

lives. The selection process is guided by

the following criteria:

Academic AchievementCandidates are recruited from all academic

disciplines. A minimum of a four-year

bachelor’s degree from an accredited

institution is required. Successful

candidates generally have an overall

standing of B+ or better in their

undergraduate degree.

ExperienceIndividuals with diverse professional

experience are selected for the

program to create a rich and stimulating

classroom environment. Candidates

should have at least two years of work

experience, though preference will be

given to those with five or more years of

full-time work experience. Current IMBA

students have an average of seven years

of work experience.

Initiative and MotivationSuccessful applicants must demonstrate

managerial and leadership potential,

maturity, ambition, drive, and a clear

sense of purpose.

English Language ProficiencySince all academic work will be conducted

in English only, all participants must be

able to speak, comprehend, and write

fluently in English. The TOEFL (minimum

550 or 80 Internet Based Test) or

IELTS-Academic (overall 6.5) or PTE

(Pearson Test of English) is required for

all applicants whose degrees are from

an institution in which English was not

the official language of instruction.

Alternatively, a UBC English test may be

written in place of the TOEFL or IELTS

or PTE.

GMAT (General Management Admissions Test)The GMAT is recommended for all

applicants. You must arrange to have

the official test results sent directly

to the MBA Programs Office at UBC in

Vancouver. There is no minimum GMAT

score requirement, but in order to be

competitive, a score of at least 550 is

recommended.

Program Tuition and FeesThe current program fee of ($40,000

USD) includes tuition fees and shared

accommodation costs for the Integrated

Core component in Vancouver.

Application

Applications are accepted online

at www.sauder.ubc.ca/imba. Candidates are assessed based on

professional experience, extracurricular

and volunteer activities, written

submissions, letters of reference,

academic achievement, test scores, and

interviews.

The application fee, payable by credit

card, is $125 CAD. The deadline

for applications is January 15, 2012

for the 2012 UBC IMBA intake.

Early applications are encouraged, as

offers of admission will be made on a

first-come basis to qualified candidates.

Applicants are welcome to arrange

advising appointments at the UBC IMBA

office in Shanghai or with the UBC MBA

& ECM programs office in Vancouver to

discuss their applications in more detail.

Contact Information

To find out more about the UBC IMBA,

including the dates of upcoming

information sessions, please contact us at:

Shanghai UBC IMBA Program Office

Antai College of Economics and

Management

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

535 Fahua Zhen Road

Shanghai

People’s Republic of China 200052

tel 86.21.6293 2604/5230 2529

email imba@sauder.ubc.ca

www.imba.sjtu.edu.cnwww.sauder.ubc.ca/imba

Vancouver UBC MBA & ECM Programs Office

Robert H. Lee Graduate School

Sauder School of Business

University of British Columbia

111 – 2053 Main Mall

Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z2

tel 1.604.822.8422

fax 1.604.822.9030

email mba@sauder.ubc.ca

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