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WAnt tO FASt-trACk yOUr CArEEr? MAkE it OUr BUSinESS.

Give your career a boost by pairing your Bachelor’s degree with the Master of Management-Early Career Masters program from the Robert H. Lee Graduate School at the Sauder School of Business.

Backed by Sauder’s reputation, the Master of Management degree will get you noticed — and will get you further.

Capstone Course

Business Training, Personal Growth

In the UBC MM-ECM, we don’t just train you for a successful career in business, we provide you with a transformative learning experience.

Developed to address the evolving

needs of today’s most progressive

employers, the MM-ECM curriculum

provides you with a vital grounding

in a broad spectrum of business

and management disciplines, as

well as communication skills. You’ll

work with classmates from diverse

cultural backgrounds to solve

real-world business challenges,

discovering opportunities for

personal growth and development

in a small, dynamic and uniquely

connected learning environment.

Program highlights include:

ecm Preparation

Our optional prep course is designed to

bolster your quantitative and economics

skills, preparing you for the demanding

nature of the MM-ECM curriculum.

business immersion

This mandatory week-long course

runs the week prior to the start of

classes and is designed to familiarize

you with graduate business teaching

and learning methods.

community business Program

From January to May, you’ll engage,

collaborate and network with local

businesses on group projects as

you apply your classroom knowledge

to real-world scenarios.

Optional ECM Preparation

Mandatory Orientation and Business Immersion

Class Free Week

Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May

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MM-ECM Program Calendar

This program requires nine months of full-time study to complete. Classes run from September 2013 to May 2014, with graduation in November 2014. The program calendar graphically displays the general organization of the program timeline. Exact dates vary each year.

tErM 1B tErM 2A tErM 2B tErM 2C

Jun Jul Aug

OptiOnAL StUDy ABrOAD prOgrAM

COMMUnity BUSinESS prOgrAM

Vacation

capstone course

This is your opportunity to demonstrate

your new skills. In the Capstone Course,

you present your business solutions for

live case studies to industry leaders.

study abroad opportunities

MM-ECM Study Abroad programs

take place during the summer

months. Participating students will

gain extra credit for international

experience and graduate with an

option in International Business.

career Development

Working with the Hari B. Varshney

Business Career Centre and your

career coach, you’ll acquire valuable

career-development skills, including

resumé writing, interview techniques

and networking.

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class Profile

Typical class size 50-60

Average age 23

Average GMAT score 620

Male/female ratio 51% / 49%

Canadians/non-citizens ratio 59% / 41%

Number of countries represented 13

undergraduate Degree majors

Computer Science 2%

Economics 10%

Engineering 18%

Humanities 22%

Science 20%

Social Sciences 28%

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“ What stood out for me in the UBC MM-ECM was the quality of the people I met and the connections I made. Being challenged to solve real-world business problems in a team environment really gave me a sense of how to create value and contribute. The program provided opportunities to collaborate with like-minded people, and in the process, develop life-lasting friendships.”

melanie Gabanna Business Analyst,

Habanero Consulting Group

MM 2012

Previous education: BA in Psychology, Double Minor in Geography and Environment

citizenship: Canadian and French

The UBC Master of Management-Early

Career Masters program gives you the

opportunity to learn with and from some

of the brightest minds in Canada, while

cultivating a dynamic peer network.

Like you, the students drawn to this

type of rigorous learning are creative,

ambitious, enthusiastic and looking to

make the most of their career potential.

* Based on statistics from the 2012 intake

Success Begins Early with the MM-ECMFor those with a Bachelor’s degree in non-business disciplines like arts, science and

engineering, the MM-ECM is an opportunity to learn the fundamental principles of sound

business and management practice—all in a collaborative, creative environment bolstered

by the vitality and intelligence of like-minded peers, professors and professionals.

Given the depth and breadth of skills you'll learn in just nine months of study, the

MM-ECM makes for a strategically sound investment in your future, whether you’re

looking to accelerate your career or gain a fundamental understanding of business

that will benefit your career for decades to come.

Is the MM-ECM a Good Fit For You?Designed as a significant upgrade and complement to your Bachelor’s degree, the

MM-ECM makes an ideal choice to advance your education and career prospects if:

• you are a 4th-year Bachelor’s student or a recent graduate in a non-business

degree program

• you want to leverage your undergraduate degree with relevant business

acumen and skills

• you want to upgrade your career path but have limited work experience

• you wish to advance quickly into management and other leadership positions

“ I chose the UBC MM-ECM because I didn’t see MBA programs as something that would bring me the same value without significant work experience. The MM-ECM gave me a good understanding of a wide range of business areas. I can apply for jobs knowing that I have a solid base in any area an employer needs me to work in.”

John holtHSBC International Manager

MM 2010

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Previous education: BA Double Major in Political Science and History citizenship: Canadian and British

UBC MM-ECM Program

Not required; direct entry from Bachelor’s degree.

Begin MM-ECM directly after completion of Bachelor’s degree. Typically at 22 or 23 years of age.

9 months.

Broad-based management education including topics on all major business functions.

$25,777 CAD.

Based on Bachelor’s and MM-ECM degree. Typically entry-level management positions in a broad range of business fields.

Top-tier MBA Programs

Required. Typically 5+ years of full-time professional work experience acquired after a Bachelor’s degree.

Average age of students is 28-30.

1-2 years.

Introduction to all major business functions plus the ability to specialize / major in a specific area.

$40,000-$70,000 CAD.

Based on professional work experience of 5+ years and MBA degree. Typically senior-level management positions.

MM-ECM Or MBA. WhAt iS thE DiFFErEnCE? While the MM-ECM is internationally recognized and ideal for opening

new doors in your field, it does differ from our MBA program, as well

as other top-tier MBA programs, in several significant ways.

Previous Work Experience

Timing

Length of Program

Program Content

Program Cost

Employment Outcomes

locations of Working mm-ecm Graduates

Hong Kong Calgary

Johannesburg Kelowna

London Montreal

New York Toronto

Paris Vancouver

Tokyo Victoria

sample mm-ecm Positions

Consultant

IT Coordinator

Management Trainee

Marketing Analyst

Merchandising Analyst

Project Manager

Sales Manager

Systems Engineer

“ If you want to broaden your business knowledge and complement your undergraduate education you are in the right place. The MM-ECM program has given me a great overview and a much better understanding of the business world. I also gained an international business network through my classmates and

the connections I made during the year.”

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veronique hadade Systems Engineer and

Business Development, MDA

MM 2010

Previous education: MSc in Mechanical Engineeringcitizenship: Canadian, raised in France

Career Development with the Hari B. Varshney Business Career CentreWhen you graduate from the Master of Management-Early Career Masters program,

you’ll get more than an impressive credential that is highly regarded by top employers.

You’ll also have partnered with the Business Career Centre (BCC) to develop the skills

and strategies you need to navigate your way through today’s highly competitive

job market.

The BCC offers both a structured program and personal consultation with an MM-ECM Career

Manager to help you identify, develop and achieve your unique career goals. In addition,

the BCC continuously promotes UBC MM-ECM graduates to the business community locally,

nationally and internationally by coordinating recruiting events and interviews, and posting

positions on the Career Centre website.

You’ll benefit from one-on-one career coaching and career workshops in areas such as:

• self-assessment

• building your brand: on paper, in person and online

• business resumés

• effective business communication

• researching your career options

• interviewing

• job search strategies

• building relationships and business networking

• negotiations

• careers in business

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“ Working on group assignments was my favourite part of the MM-ECM because of the diverse academic and cultural backgrounds of students. There are very few places in academia where a software engineer can work with a scientist, philosopher, civil engineer and an actress to deliver accurate results on a real-world business case. I like how the MM-ECM program reflects real life.”

arash saghafi Research Assistant/MSc Candidate

University of British Columbia

MM 2010

Previous education: BSc inSoftware Engineering

citizenship: Canadian and Iranian

The University of British ColumbiaNow a century old and Canada’s third largest university, the University of British Columbia

is an intellectual home for some of the world’s leading scientists, scholars, artists, writers

and inventors. Ranked among the world’s 30 best universities, UBC is located on a

spectacular 100-acre forested peninsula just west of Vancouver’s downtown core.

The West Coast AdvantageVancouver has it all. A vibrant urban setting, diverse culture and cuisine, moderate

climate—all set against a breathtaking backdrop of mountains, ocean and beaches.

Host city of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Vancouver offers year

round outdoor recreation and a wide range of cultural activities. A thoroughly modern,

sophisticated city, Vancouver often tops international lists of best places to live in

the world.

Vancouver has a diverse business community and is home to numerous leading edge

companies. Considered to be North America’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, Vancouver

has strong links to burgeoning international markets and acts as a gateway to

opportunities for our MM-ECM students.

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Admissions Information

The UBC Master of Management–Early

Career Masters program seeks bright,

talented, enthusiastic and creative

individuals who are committed to a

high level of achievement in all areas

of their lives. To select the most suitable

candidates, we use the following criteria:

academic achievement

Candidates from diverse academic

backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

A 4-year Bachelor’s degree or recognized

equivalent from an accredited institution

is required. The MM-ECM program is not

appropriate for candidates who have a

major or minor in Business Administration,

Commerce or Management. Successful

applicants generally have an overall

standing of B+ or better in their

undergraduate degree.

life experience, innovation, motivation

The MM-ECM is considered a

“pre-experience” graduate business

degree. Therefore, work experience

is not required for admission to the

program. However, any work, volunteer,

travel and extra-curricular experiences

that you have had should be clearly

communicated in your resumé and

application essays. They will help give

the admissions committee a sense of

your leadership potential, maturity

and ambition.

Gmat or Gre score

The GMAT or GRE is mandatory for

all applicants; your application will not

be evaluated before we receive your

official GMAT or GRE scores.

english language Proficiency

Successful applicants must be able

to speak, comprehend and write fluently

in English. 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

outside Canada or the United States

in which English is not the official

language of instruction.

For complete details on our admissions

requirements and current tuition fees,

go to sauder.ubc.ca/ecm

Application Deadlines

Early Decision: February 28

Regular Decision: May 15

learn more. today.

To get a better understanding

of the MM-ECM program, go to

sauder.ubc.ca/ecm 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

Vancouver BC V6T 1Z2

toll free (Canada & US) 1.888.988.9895

tel 1.604.822.8422

fax 1.604.822.9030

email ecm@sauder.ubc.ca

sauder.ubc.ca/ecm

Twitter @UBCECM

facebook.com/ubcmmecm

Application Process

Apply online at sauder.ubc.ca/ecm

with an application fee of $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.

We use a rolling admissions process

in which applications are evaluated in

the order in which they are completed.

Therefore, it is to your advantage to

submit your completed application as

early as possible before the application

deadline. Complete application

instructions can be found on our website.