Report to Communities 2012

REPORT TO COMMUNITIES 2012

BUILTWITH

VISIONCELEBRATING

A DECADEOF PARTNERSHIPS

AND PROGRESS

FROM THE DEAN

SAUDER | REPORT TO COMMUNITIES 2012

FRIENDS,

Since joining the business faculty at the University of British Columbia in 1999, I have witnessed a tremendous transformation here at the Sauder School of Business. Our entire community banded together to realize a collective vision: create an international hub for business education in British Columbia.

The journey has been both exciting and inspiring. With the dedication of faculty members, students and alumni—together with our network of friends in BC and around the globe—we’ve strengthened the school’s standing internationally. We now enjoy a global reputation for excellence in research and teaching, and for the outstanding quality of our graduates.

Much of our success followed the landmark $20-million gift from Bill and Marjorie-Anne Sauder. This gift was a major catalyst for the rebranding of the school and the revitalization of our programs. Thanks to their generosity, Robert H. Lee’s commitment to graduate education, and the support of many other alumni, friends, business leaders, companies, foundations and government agencies, we are opening worlds of opportunities for learning, innovation and leadership.

Together, we have made many advances. We renewed our faculty by more than 50 per cent, enhancing a strong core with vital new expertise and energy. We established research centres that allow Sauder to engage the world in new ways. These changes helped Sauder rank among the top 20 business schools in the world for research.

Our new admissions policies, which now consider a student’s full range of skills and experiences, have created a student body that is more engaged—and engaging. We introduced and reinvigorated programs to answer the demands of industry and create new opportunities for students to excel. Our career services are connecting students and alumni with opportunities like never before, and our alumni continue to extend our global network.

In keeping with our global focus, we dramatically expanded international initiatives and partnerships, and continue to do so. Spearheaded by Sauder, UBC established an offi ce in Hong Kong and is working on another in Bangalore, India. Our new partnerships with the Copenhagen Business School and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore embody Sauder’s mission to expand our global reach and increase the impact of our research.

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This decade-long period of renewal culminated in the complete transformation of our learning environment. The recent $70-million revitalization and expansion of the Sauder building complex includes a new home for the Robert H. Lee Graduate School, a dedicated undergraduate centre, a spacious rooftop conference centre and three new lecture theatres. Further enhancements include revitalized classrooms, state-of-the-art learning and video conferencing technology, and much-needed new environments for student collaboration and study.

The Sauder School of Business before you today was built with vision, but more importantly with the countless contributions of thousands of people like you. For this, I am deeply grateful. You have made us strong. Together we can be very proud of what we’ve accomplished.

DANIEL F. MUZYKA, DEANRBC FINANCIAL GROUP PROFESSOR OF ENTREPRENEURSHIPSAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

WITH GRATITUDE,

FROM THE DEAN


FRIENDS,

Since joining the business faculty at the University of British Columbia in 1999, I have witnessed a tremendous transformation here at the Sauder School of Business. Our entire community banded together to realize a collective vision: create an international hub for business education in British Columbia.

The journey has been both exciting and inspiring. With the dedication of faculty members, students and alumni—together with our network of friends in BC and around the globe—we’ve strengthened the school’s standing internationally. We now enjoy a global reputation for excellence in research and teaching, and for the outstanding quality of our graduates.

Much of our success followed the landmark $20-million gift from Bill and Marjorie-Anne Sauder. This gift was a major catalyst for the rebranding of the school and the revitalization of our programs. Thanks to their generosity, Robert H. Lee’s commitment to graduate education, and the support of many other alumni, friends, business leaders, companies, foundations and government agencies, we are opening worlds of opportunities for learning, innovation and leadership.

Together, we have made many advances. We renewed our faculty by more than 50 per cent, enhancing a strong core with vital new expertise and energy. We established research centres that allow Sauder to engage the world in new ways. These changes helped Sauder rank among the top 20 business schools in the world for research.

Our new admissions policies, which now consider a student’s full range of skills and experiences, have created a student body that is more engaged—and engaging. We introduced and reinvigorated programs to answer the demands of industry and create new opportunities for students to excel. Our career services are connecting students and alumni with opportunities like never before, and our alumni continue to extend our global network.

In keeping with our global focus, we dramatically expanded international initiatives and partnerships, and continue to do so. Spearheaded by Sauder, UBC established an offi ce in Hong Kong and is working on another in Bangalore, India. Our new partnerships with the Copenhagen Business School and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore embody Sauder’s mission to expand our global reach and increase the impact of our research.

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This decade-long period of renewal culminated in the complete transformation of our learning environment. The recent $70-million revitalization and expansion of the Sauder building complex includes a new home for the Robert H. Lee Graduate School, a dedicated undergraduate centre, a spacious rooftop conference centre and three new lecture theatres. Further enhancements include revitalized classrooms, state-of-the-art learning and video conferencing technology, and much-needed new environments for student collaboration and study.

The Sauder School of Business before you today was built with vision, but more importantly with the countless contributions of thousands of people like you. For this, I am deeply grateful. You have made us strong. Together we can be very proud of what we’ve accomplished.

DANIEL F. MUZYKA, DEANRBC FINANCIAL GROUP PROFESSOR OF ENTREPRENEURSHIPSAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

WITH GRATITUDE,

SAUDER IS ONE OF ONLY 78 INSTITUTIONS ACCREDITED BY BOTH AACSB AND EQUIS, PLACING US AMONG THE TOP BUSINESS SCHOOLS AROUND THE WORLD.

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FOSTERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BUSINESS LEADERS


At Sauder we develop curricula to keep pace with the evolving needs of business and the success of our programs continues to grow. We have developed one of the top undergraduate programs in Canada, and our MBA program, offered by the Robert H. Lee Graduate School, is ranked among the top 100 in the world.

A LEADING BACHELOR OF COMMERCEStudents from across Canada and around the globe choose Sauder’s four-year Bachelor of Commerce program to earn a world-class university degree, and develop the skills and confi dence needed to become business leaders.

• Enrolment almost doubled from 1,521 students in 1999 to 2,929 in 2012.

• New specializations include Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Business and Computer Science.

• Introduced in 2011, the Commerce Scholars Program provides academically-gifted undergraduates with mentorship from distinguished faculty members.

INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED PHD PROGRAMSauder offers PhD programs in all major business disciplines, from Accounting to Urban Land Economics.

• A multitude of innovation centres support research activities and offer opportunities for applied projects.

• Our PhD graduates earn attractive faculty positions in top academic institutions around the world.

• In 2012, our PhD program is ranked 18th worldwide by the Financial Times.

OUR AWARD-WINNING MBA, REIMAGINED AND MORE INTERNATIONAL THAN EVERIn fall 2012, we will launch a revised MBA program, which moves away from narrow academic training towards the broader skill sets demanded in the global job market. A new global immersion module will send students to China, India or Denmark, and a business clinic will offer students applied, experiential learning in tandem with community and business partners.

EARLY CAREER MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT PROVIDESA NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO EXCELThe fi rst of its kind in Canada, this program provides recent non-business degree graduates with a foundational business education. Graduates from the program have successfully started their own companies and obtained senior management positions.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMSThe Diploma in Accounting Program, established in 1999, is preparing a wide range of students for CA, CGA or CMA professional designations.

The Real Estate Division offers a range of top-calibre, online, industry-driven programs serving the needs of the real estate community locally, nationally and around the world.

IDEAS COME TO LIFEAt Sauder, students transform classroom learning into real business ventures with innovative courses such as the undergraduate New Venture Design, and the MBA Technology Entrepreneurship.

• RECON INSTRUMENTS Started in the MBA classroom, Recon Instruments developed the only pair of GPS-enabled ski and snowboard goggles capable of providing real-time feedback on speed, location, altitude, distance traveled and more.

• POWERTAB Created by collaborating Sauder and UBC engineering undergraduates, this wireless device provides users with real-time feedback on household energy use.

• TARGET TAPE Developed by undergraduates in the New Venture Design course, Target Tape is a medical adhesive that allows doctors to make more precise surgical incisions. The inventors received $50,000 in seed money from a UBC entrepreneurship fund early in 2012.

The QS Global 200 Business Schools Report 2012 comparing the employability of MBA graduates around the world placed the Robert H. Lee Graduate School in the top 20 in North America, recognizing UBC MBA grads as a preferred source of top talent for employers.

UBC MBA Ranks in Top 20 According to Recruiters Worldwide

“‘Do you want this to be a school project, or a real-life project?’ As entrepreneurs, the answer to Professor Hellman’s question was clear: we enrolled in his Technology Entrepreneurship course to get our company started, to develop our business plan. We took what he taught us and haven’t looked back.”

DAN EISENHARDTMBA 2006CEO, RECON INSTRUMENTS

SAUDER IS ONE OF ONLY 78 INSTITUTIONS ACCREDITED BY BOTH AACSB AND EQUIS, PLACING US AMONG THE TOP BUSINESS SCHOOLS AROUND THE WORLD.

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FOSTERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BUSINESS LEADERS


At Sauder we develop curricula to keep pace with the evolving needs of business and the success of our programs continues to grow. We have developed one of the top undergraduate programs in Canada, and our MBA program, offered by the Robert H. Lee Graduate School, is ranked among the top 100 in the world.

A LEADING BACHELOR OF COMMERCEStudents from across Canada and around the globe choose Sauder’s four-year Bachelor of Commerce program to earn a world-class university degree, and develop the skills and confi dence needed to become business leaders.

• Enrolment almost doubled from 1,521 students in 1999 to 2,929 in 2012.

• New specializations include Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Business and Computer Science.

• Introduced in 2011, the Commerce Scholars Program provides academically-gifted undergraduates with mentorship from distinguished faculty members.

INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED PHD PROGRAMSauder offers PhD programs in all major business disciplines, from Accounting to Urban Land Economics.

• A multitude of innovation centres support research activities and offer opportunities for applied projects.

• Our PhD graduates earn attractive faculty positions in top academic institutions around the world.

• In 2012, our PhD program is ranked 18th worldwide by the Financial Times.

OUR AWARD-WINNING MBA, REIMAGINED AND MORE INTERNATIONAL THAN EVERIn fall 2012, we will launch a revised MBA program, which moves away from narrow academic training towards the broader skill sets demanded in the global job market. A new global immersion module will send students to China, India or Denmark, and a business clinic will offer students applied, experiential learning in tandem with community and business partners.

EARLY CAREER MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT PROVIDESA NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO EXCELThe fi rst of its kind in Canada, this program provides recent non-business degree graduates with a foundational business education. Graduates from the program have successfully started their own companies and obtained senior management positions.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMSThe Diploma in Accounting Program, established in 1999, is preparing a wide range of students for CA, CGA or CMA professional designations.

The Real Estate Division offers a range of top-calibre, online, industry-driven programs serving the needs of the real estate community locally, nationally and around the world.

IDEAS COME TO LIFEAt Sauder, students transform classroom learning into real business ventures with innovative courses such as the undergraduate New Venture Design, and the MBA Technology Entrepreneurship.

• RECON INSTRUMENTS Started in the MBA classroom, Recon Instruments developed the only pair of GPS-enabled ski and snowboard goggles capable of providing real-time feedback on speed, location, altitude, distance traveled and more.

• POWERTAB Created by collaborating Sauder and UBC engineering undergraduates, this wireless device provides users with real-time feedback on household energy use.

• TARGET TAPE Developed by undergraduates in the New Venture Design course, Target Tape is a medical adhesive that allows doctors to make more precise surgical incisions. The inventors received $50,000 in seed money from a UBC entrepreneurship fund early in 2012.

The QS Global 200 Business Schools Report 2012 comparing the employability of MBA graduates around the world placed the Robert H. Lee Graduate School in the top 20 in North America, recognizing UBC MBA grads as a preferred source of top talent for employers.

UBC MBA Ranks in Top 20 According to Recruiters Worldwide

“‘Do you want this to be a school project, or a real-life project?’ As entrepreneurs, the answer to Professor Hellman’s question was clear: we enrolled in his Technology Entrepreneurship course to get our company started, to develop our business plan. We took what he taught us and haven’t looked back.”

DAN EISENHARDTMBA 2006CEO, RECON INSTRUMENTS

SAUDER PRODUCES GRADUATES WHO CAN TAKE ON THE WORLD’S BIGGEST CHALLENGES. THEY EXCEL ACADEMICALLY, HAVE DIVERSE LIFE EXPERIENCES AND ARE LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY.

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CHANGING THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE


Sauder is dedicated to the continuous improvement of student experience. In the last 10 years, our student body has become very international, with people from over 100 countries arriving to enrich the multicultural learning environment. BCom international enrolment increased from three per cent in the late 1990s to 21 per cent in 2010. On average,nearly 58 per cent of full-time MBA students hail from outside Canada, speaking over 40 languages.

BROAD-BASED ADMISSIONS MEAN BROADER SKILL SETSMarks are important, but the person more so. In 2003, Sauder introduced broad-based admissions at UBC in an effort to learn about our students both as learners and as leaders. Since then, we have seen a three-fold increase in the number of students taking part in the greater Sauder community. Employers value the extraordinary leadership and social skills our well-rounded graduates bring to their organizations.

STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITYIn collaboration with ISIS (Sauder’s research centre for social innovation and sustainability), the Community Service Learning Initiative engages students to put their skills to work for small businesses in remote areas of BC.

STUDENT IDEAS DRIVING STUDENT EXPERIENCESauder’s Student Experience Research Advisory (SERA) is a student-led initiative which is creating research to help guide student experience at the school. Unique among business schools in Canada, it is the only undergraduate student-led research body with a commitment to enhancing student experience.

FOSTERING CAREER SUCCESSThe Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre is crucial to our students’ career success. Over the past decade, the centre has ramped up the delivery and quality of services, year-round career coaching, connections between students and employers, and co-op placements. The Trek program, introduced in 2000, takes our best students to leading business destinations in North America and Asia to learn about global corporate cultures and industries. As a result of the centre’s efforts, the number of students employed within three months of graduation has risen every year since 2003.

A PLACE TO LIVE AND LEARNThe Robert H. Lee Graduate School offi cially opened MBA House in 2009. As one of the fi rst residences of its kind to be dedicated to MBA students in Canada, the 40,000-square-foot facility of-fers student residents a collegial and diverse social, intellectual and cultural environment.

Sauder’s environment blends a diverse and collegial culture with foundational learning, and cultivates future business leaders who are creative, action-oriented problem solvers.

“We need to challenge the stereotypes and perceptions about what Africa is and who we are as African people. I came to Sauder not to be a straight-A student, but to grow myself and my character and advance my leadership ability and skills. Leadership is one of the things we need in our continent. I’m hoping I can use my experience and come back to contribute to the growth of my country.”

THATO MAKGOLANEBCOM 2011FOUNDER OF ARC INITIATIVE

MIKE NADERMBA 1998EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMEDICAL IMAGINGPROVINCIAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITYVANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTHPROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE

“We are one of the top recruiters of Sauder MBA students and have been for many years. The interns bring a valuable business-minded and analytical perspective, making very substantial contributions to the organization.”

THATO MAKGOLANE: MAKING A DIFFERENCEThato Makgolane started the ARC Initiative to create a two-way learning exchange between Sauder students, faculty, alumni,Vancouver business leaders and young entrepreneurs in Phalaborwa, his hometown in South Africa. The project includes seed funding to facilitate business development, student internships with Phalaborwa businesses, and business skills and leadership workshops with local entrepreneurs.

SAUDER PRODUCES GRADUATES WHO CAN TAKE ON THE WORLD’S BIGGEST CHALLENGES. THEY EXCEL ACADEMICALLY, HAVE DIVERSE LIFE EXPERIENCES AND ARE LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY.

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CHANGING THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE


Sauder is dedicated to the continuous improvement of student experience. In the last 10 years, our student body has become very international, with people from over 100 countries arriving to enrich the multicultural learning environment. BCom international enrolment increased from three per cent in the late 1990s to 21 per cent in 2010. On average,nearly 58 per cent of full-time MBA students hail from outside Canada, speaking over 40 languages.

BROAD-BASED ADMISSIONS MEAN BROADER SKILL SETSMarks are important, but the person more so. In 2003, Sauder introduced broad-based admissions at UBC in an effort to learn about our students both as learners and as leaders. Since then, we have seen a three-fold increase in the number of students taking part in the greater Sauder community. Employers value the extraordinary leadership and social skills our well-rounded graduates bring to their organizations.

STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITYIn collaboration with ISIS (Sauder’s research centre for social innovation and sustainability), the Community Service Learning Initiative engages students to put their skills to work for small businesses in remote areas of BC.

STUDENT IDEAS DRIVING STUDENT EXPERIENCESauder’s Student Experience Research Advisory (SERA) is a student-led initiative which is creating research to help guide student experience at the school. Unique among business schools in Canada, it is the only undergraduate student-led research body with a commitment to enhancing student experience.

FOSTERING CAREER SUCCESSThe Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre is crucial to our students’ career success. Over the past decade, the centre has ramped up the delivery and quality of services, year-round career coaching, connections between students and employers, and co-op placements. The Trek program, introduced in 2000, takes our best students to leading business destinations in North America and Asia to learn about global corporate cultures and industries. As a result of the centre’s efforts, the number of students employed within three months of graduation has risen every year since 2003.

A PLACE TO LIVE AND LEARNThe Robert H. Lee Graduate School offi cially opened MBA House in 2009. As one of the fi rst residences of its kind to be dedicated to MBA students in Canada, the 40,000-square-foot facility of-fers student residents a collegial and diverse social, intellectual and cultural environment.

Sauder’s environment blends a diverse and collegial culture with foundational learning, and cultivates future business leaders who are creative, action-oriented problem solvers.

“We need to challenge the stereotypes and perceptions about what Africa is and who we are as African people. I came to Sauder not to be a straight-A student, but to grow myself and my character and advance my leadership ability and skills. Leadership is one of the things we need in our continent. I’m hoping I can use my experience and come back to contribute to the growth of my country.”

THATO MAKGOLANEBCOM 2011FOUNDER OF ARC INITIATIVE

MIKE NADERMBA 1998EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMEDICAL IMAGINGPROVINCIAL HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITYVANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTHPROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE

“We are one of the top recruiters of Sauder MBA students and have been for many years. The interns bring a valuable business-minded and analytical perspective, making very substantial contributions to the organization.”

THATO MAKGOLANE: MAKING A DIFFERENCEThato Makgolane started the ARC Initiative to create a two-way learning exchange between Sauder students, faculty, alumni,Vancouver business leaders and young entrepreneurs in Phalaborwa, his hometown in South Africa. The project includes seed funding to facilitate business development, student internships with Phalaborwa businesses, and business skills and leadership workshops with local entrepreneurs.

SUPPORTING LIFELONG LEARNING


Sauder’s Executive Education programs have evolved beyond short-term workshops to include the Accelerated Leadership Program, Canada’s fi rst Executive MBA in Health Care, and customized corporate programs promoting organizational development support.

ACCELERATED LEADERSHIP PROGRAMCombining world-class teaching, real-world business applications, personal coaching and mentorship, the Accelerated Leadership Program is an intensive two-part residency course at Whistler, BC, designed to transform high-potential performers intoexceptional corporate leaders.

EMBA IN HEALTH CAREThis 16-month, part-time program offers health care executives the broad leadership and management foundations of an MBA applied to health care management. Established in 2008, the program meets organizational and industry-wide demands for innovative problem solving in health care.

CUSTOMIZED CORPORATE PROGRAMSSauder has partnered with a wide range of organizational clients to craft customized programs that blend research and practice, including the Chinese and Korean governments, Cathay Pacifi c Airways, the BC Lottery Corporation and Rocky Mountaineer.

SAUDER AND JOHN SWIRE & SONS (H.K.) LTD. :A CUSTOM FITAccording to Philippe Lacamp, Head of Sustainable Development for John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd., whose portfolio includes Cathay Pacifi c Airways, Swire chose to partner with Sauder to create a customized Cathay Pacifi c-led course due to a long, successful history with UBC.

WITH MORE THAN 100 PROGRAMS, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, FROM PROJECT MANAGEMENT TO BRAND MANAGEMENT.

“The calibre of Sauder’s faculty is world class. Our customized program through Sauder Executive Education allows us access to resources that would otherwise only be available to multibillion-dollar corporations.”

“The program has broadened people’s awareness of the thinking around broad business issues and strategies and also enabled valuable cross-industry sharing within the Group. Those are networks that are essential for the sustainability of the Swire Group.”

RANDY POWELLPRESIDENT & CEOARMSTRONG GROUPMEMBER, SAUDER FACULTY ADVISORY BOARD

PHILIPPE LACAMPHEAD OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTJOHN SWIRE & SONS (H.K.) LTD.

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SAUDER AND ROCKY MOUNTAINEER: A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPLooking for a source of “talent, insight, and knowledge,” Randy Powell, President and CEO of the Armstrong Group (owners and operators of the world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer), built an “integrated, multifaceted” partnership with Sauder. Rocky Mountaineer worked with our Business Career Centre to hire summer interns from the MBA program, and welcomed faculty members to facilitate Board meetings. Members of the Rocky Mountaineer team have taught and presented at the school, and Powell serves on our Faculty Advisory Board. Working with the Executive Education team, Powell also helped design a six-module customized program using Rocky Mountaineer case studies.

Sauder is now the secondlargest provider of openenrolment programmingin Canada.

Since 2001, Sauder’s Robson Square campus has made vital executive programs and resources accessible to the community at large.

SUPPORTING LIFELONG LEARNING


Sauder’s Executive Education programs have evolved beyond short-term workshops to include the Accelerated Leadership Program, Canada’s fi rst Executive MBA in Health Care, and customized corporate programs promoting organizational development support.

ACCELERATED LEADERSHIP PROGRAMCombining world-class teaching, real-world business applications, personal coaching and mentorship, the Accelerated Leadership Program is an intensive two-part residency course at Whistler, BC, designed to transform high-potential performers intoexceptional corporate leaders.

EMBA IN HEALTH CAREThis 16-month, part-time program offers health care executives the broad leadership and management foundations of an MBA applied to health care management. Established in 2008, the program meets organizational and industry-wide demands for innovative problem solving in health care.

CUSTOMIZED CORPORATE PROGRAMSSauder has partnered with a wide range of organizational clients to craft customized programs that blend research and practice, including the Chinese and Korean governments, Cathay Pacifi c Airways, the BC Lottery Corporation and Rocky Mountaineer.

SAUDER AND JOHN SWIRE & SONS (H.K.) LTD. :A CUSTOM FITAccording to Philippe Lacamp, Head of Sustainable Development for John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd., whose portfolio includes Cathay Pacifi c Airways, Swire chose to partner with Sauder to create a customized Cathay Pacifi c-led course due to a long, successful history with UBC.

WITH MORE THAN 100 PROGRAMS, EXECUTIVE EDUCATION OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, FROM PROJECT MANAGEMENT TO BRAND MANAGEMENT.

“The calibre of Sauder’s faculty is world class. Our customized program through Sauder Executive Education allows us access to resources that would otherwise only be available to multibillion-dollar corporations.”

“The program has broadened people’s awareness of the thinking around broad business issues and strategies and also enabled valuable cross-industry sharing within the Group. Those are networks that are essential for the sustainability of the Swire Group.”

RANDY POWELLPRESIDENT & CEOARMSTRONG GROUPMEMBER, SAUDER FACULTY ADVISORY BOARD

PHILIPPE LACAMPHEAD OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTJOHN SWIRE & SONS (H.K.) LTD.

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SAUDER AND ROCKY MOUNTAINEER: A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPLooking for a source of “talent, insight, and knowledge,” Randy Powell, President and CEO of the Armstrong Group (owners and operators of the world-acclaimed Rocky Mountaineer), built an “integrated, multifaceted” partnership with Sauder. Rocky Mountaineer worked with our Business Career Centre to hire summer interns from the MBA program, and welcomed faculty members to facilitate Board meetings. Members of the Rocky Mountaineer team have taught and presented at the school, and Powell serves on our Faculty Advisory Board. Working with the Executive Education team, Powell also helped design a six-module customized program using Rocky Mountaineer case studies.

Sauder is now the secondlargest provider of openenrolment programmingin Canada.

Since 2001, Sauder’s Robson Square campus has made vital executive programs and resources accessible to the community at large.

IN THE LAST DECADE, SAUDER RESEARCH HAS INCREASED IN IMPACT AND INFLUENCE.

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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS


IN THE LAST DECADE, WE ESTABLISHED FIVE SPECIALIZED RESEARCH CENTRES TO CREATE AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE:

The Business Families Centre supports the unique needs of family enterprises, and serves to strengthen the capacity of business family advisors and professionals.

The Centre for CEO Leadership offers peer-to-peer learning and support among member CEOs, leveraging the resources of the Sauder and UBC communities.

The Phillips, Hager & North Centre for Financial Research fosters leadership and knowledge creation to keep Sauder at the fore of fi nancial research.

The UBC Centre for Health Care Management unites multiple faculties to enhance health care delivery services by translating health care management research into practice.

ISIS Research Centre champions research in sustainability by focusing on social enterprises, low-carbon economies, sustainable business models, corporate social responsibility and First Nations economic development.

RESEARCH RECOGNIZED AROUND THE GLOBEIn 2007, the global Social Science Research Network (SSRN) rated Sauder as the leader in Canada and among the best in the world for business and management research.

In 2012, Sauder was ranked in the Financial Times’ top 20 for research impact, while the University of Texas (Dallas) rankings put Sauder in 24th place worldwide for research contibution from 2007-2011.

Between 2008 and 2010, the Management Information Systems division of Sauder ranked fi rst in the world in terms of the number of publications in top information systems research journals.

Sauder’s Finance division was cited in the Journal of Finance as having the most impact of any Canadian school on the body of knowledge available for practitioners.

A LEADER IN RESEARCH FUNDINGFor the last decade, Sauder has been the leading recipient of grants from Canada’s major federal funding agencies.

Between 2006 and 2010, 82 per cent of faculty members’ applications for support to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) were successful (the national success rate for SSHRC grants ranges from 30-40 per cent).

In 2011, we obtained more than $1.6 million in federal research grants.

VALUE OF RESEARCH GRANTS 2002-2011

$13,491,440

SAUDER IS THE TOP SCHOOL IN CANADA FOR TOTAL

VALUE OF FEDERAL RESEARCH GRANTS IN THE

AREAS OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE.

SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

$10,158,605ROTMAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

$10,776,799HEC MONTRÉAL

$7,331,515DESAUTELS FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT

$2,744,716QUEEN’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

$5,428,325ALBERTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

$5,292,202RICHARD IVEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

$4,222,481SCHULICH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

IN THE LAST DECADE, SAUDER RESEARCH HAS INCREASED IN IMPACT AND INFLUENCE.

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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS


IN THE LAST DECADE, WE ESTABLISHED FIVE SPECIALIZED RESEARCH CENTRES TO CREATE AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE:

The Business Families Centre supports the unique needs of family enterprises, and serves to strengthen the capacity of business family advisors and professionals.

The Centre for CEO Leadership offers peer-to-peer learning and support among member CEOs, leveraging the resources of the Sauder and UBC communities.

The Phillips, Hager & North Centre for Financial Research fosters leadership and knowledge creation to keep Sauder at the fore of fi nancial research.

The UBC Centre for Health Care Management unites multiple faculties to enhance health care delivery services by translating health care management research into practice.

ISIS Research Centre champions research in sustainability by focusing on social enterprises, low-carbon economies, sustainable business models, corporate social responsibility and First Nations economic development.

RESEARCH RECOGNIZED AROUND THE GLOBEIn 2007, the global Social Science Research Network (SSRN) rated Sauder as the leader in Canada and among the best in the world for business and management research.

In 2012, Sauder was ranked in the Financial Times’ top 20 for research impact, while the University of Texas (Dallas) rankings put Sauder in 24th place worldwide for research contibution from 2007-2011.

Between 2008 and 2010, the Management Information Systems division of Sauder ranked fi rst in the world in terms of the number of publications in top information systems research journals.

Sauder’s Finance division was cited in the Journal of Finance as having the most impact of any Canadian school on the body of knowledge available for practitioners.

A LEADER IN RESEARCH FUNDINGFor the last decade, Sauder has been the leading recipient of grants from Canada’s major federal funding agencies.

Between 2006 and 2010, 82 per cent of faculty members’ applications for support to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) were successful (the national success rate for SSHRC grants ranges from 30-40 per cent).

In 2011, we obtained more than $1.6 million in federal research grants.

VALUE OF RESEARCH GRANTS 2002-2011

$13,491,440

SAUDER IS THE TOP SCHOOL IN CANADA FOR TOTAL

VALUE OF FEDERAL RESEARCH GRANTS IN THE

AREAS OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE.

SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

$10,158,605ROTMAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

$10,776,799HEC MONTRÉAL

$7,331,515DESAUTELS FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT

$2,744,716QUEEN’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

$5,428,325ALBERTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

$5,292,202RICHARD IVEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

$4,222,481SCHULICH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

AT SAUDER, INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IS A STRATEGIC FOCUS.

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BROADENING INTERNATIONAL REACH


ANNA MURRAY: INTERNATIONAL MBA GRAD WITH INTERNATIONAL IMPACTAnna Murray completed part of her International MBA working for HSBC Shanghai’s Globalization Program. She has served as Manager, Sustainability and Stakeholder Engagement with Xstrata Nickel’s Projects and Exploration team, and has volunteered with the Stephen Lewis Foundation, Schools Without Borders, United Nations Women Canada and the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture. Anna was recognized by The Women’s Executive Network with a 2010 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 award in the Future Leaders category.

Located at Canada’s gateway to the Asia Pacifi c,Sauder has a distinctly international perspective on business, demonstrated by our teaching and research activities around the globe, the multinational diversity of our staff and student body, and our international partnerships.

EXCHANGE PROGRAMS Students in our BCom program have the opportunity to participate in an exchange program with 50 partner institutions in 27 countries. At the MBA level, Sauder has 35 partner schools in 22 countries.

INTERNATIONAL MBA IN SHANGHAIEstablished in 2001, the UBC International MBA was the fi rst degree program to be offered by a Canadian business school in China. This unique program features world-class Sauder faculty, an award-winning curriculum recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education and two weeks of study in Vancouver.

SHANGHAI SUMMER PROGRAM Offered in collaboration with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Shanghai Summer Program is a fi ve-week intensive course that allows undergraduate students to network with professionals, and gain knowledge of culture and business practices in Hong Kong and Shanghai, China.

“Shanghai is such a contrast of old and new world, and every day, you experience that juxtaposition. It’s an incredibly invigorating environment to be in. You are literally seeing the world change before your eyes, on a day-to-day basis. It was one of the best experiences of my life. My experience in China was totally invaluable. Of all the places I’ve lived in the world, it was the place that I did not want to leave.”

ANNA MURRAYINTERNATIONAL MBA 2007SENIOR ADVISOR, CORPORATE AFFAIRSTALISMAN ENERGY

IN JUNE 2011, THE SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND

COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL ANNOUNCED A

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO INSTITUTE COLLABORATION

ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF INITIATIVES, INCLUDING

RESEARCH, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, AND STUDENT AND

FACULTY EXCHANGES.

THE SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IS SPEARHEADING

UBC’S OFFICE IN BANGALORE, INDIA, ESTABLISHED

IN NOVEMBER 2011. THE SCHOOL ALSO SIGNED

AGREEMENTS WITH TWO OF INDIA’S MOST PROMINENT

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS—THE INDIAN INSTITUTE

OF MANAGEMENT BANGALORE AND THE INDIAN

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS—TO INCREASE

STUDENT EXCHANGE, RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS

AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT.

Sauder now has partnershipswith more than 50 institutions in 30 countries.

AT SAUDER, INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IS A STRATEGIC FOCUS.

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BROADENING INTERNATIONAL REACH


ANNA MURRAY: INTERNATIONAL MBA GRAD WITH INTERNATIONAL IMPACTAnna Murray completed part of her International MBA working for HSBC Shanghai’s Globalization Program. She has served as Manager, Sustainability and Stakeholder Engagement with Xstrata Nickel’s Projects and Exploration team, and has volunteered with the Stephen Lewis Foundation, Schools Without Borders, United Nations Women Canada and the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture. Anna was recognized by The Women’s Executive Network with a 2010 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 award in the Future Leaders category.

Located at Canada’s gateway to the Asia Pacifi c,Sauder has a distinctly international perspective on business, demonstrated by our teaching and research activities around the globe, the multinational diversity of our staff and student body, and our international partnerships.

EXCHANGE PROGRAMS Students in our BCom program have the opportunity to participate in an exchange program with 50 partner institutions in 27 countries. At the MBA level, Sauder has 35 partner schools in 22 countries.

INTERNATIONAL MBA IN SHANGHAIEstablished in 2001, the UBC International MBA was the fi rst degree program to be offered by a Canadian business school in China. This unique program features world-class Sauder faculty, an award-winning curriculum recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education and two weeks of study in Vancouver.

SHANGHAI SUMMER PROGRAM Offered in collaboration with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Shanghai Summer Program is a fi ve-week intensive course that allows undergraduate students to network with professionals, and gain knowledge of culture and business practices in Hong Kong and Shanghai, China.

“Shanghai is such a contrast of old and new world, and every day, you experience that juxtaposition. It’s an incredibly invigorating environment to be in. You are literally seeing the world change before your eyes, on a day-to-day basis. It was one of the best experiences of my life. My experience in China was totally invaluable. Of all the places I’ve lived in the world, it was the place that I did not want to leave.”

ANNA MURRAYINTERNATIONAL MBA 2007SENIOR ADVISOR, CORPORATE AFFAIRSTALISMAN ENERGY

IN JUNE 2011, THE SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND

COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL ANNOUNCED A

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO INSTITUTE COLLABORATION

ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF INITIATIVES, INCLUDING

RESEARCH, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, AND STUDENT AND

FACULTY EXCHANGES.

THE SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IS SPEARHEADING

UBC’S OFFICE IN BANGALORE, INDIA, ESTABLISHED

IN NOVEMBER 2011. THE SCHOOL ALSO SIGNED

AGREEMENTS WITH TWO OF INDIA’S MOST PROMINENT

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS—THE INDIAN INSTITUTE

OF MANAGEMENT BANGALORE AND THE INDIAN

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS—TO INCREASE

STUDENT EXCHANGE, RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS

AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT.

Sauder now has partnershipswith more than 50 institutions in 30 countries.

CREATING A STRONGER COMMUNITY


Partnerships with the community help inspire Sauder students, staff, faculty, and alumni to apply knowledge to effect real change.

ENGAGING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITYWe signifi cantly increased the involvement of top international business leaders and alumni on our Faculty Advisory Board, reshaping it into an active and engaged supporting organization. This group of approximately 35 high-level executives advises the Dean, administrators, and faculty members on strategies and programs; serves as a critical sounding board in the development of new ideas and initiatives; and helps build the school’s relationships and networks locally, nationally and around the world.

DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIPIn 2005, Dean Daniel F. Muzyka became the fi rst academic to be appointed Chair of the Vancouver Board of Trade in the organization’s 118 year history. Today as a member of the Council of Governors, he continues to serve the interests of the Board’s 5,000 members.

SAUDER HAS FORGED INCREASINGLY VITAL CONNECTIONS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY.

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EXTENDING THE REACH OF LEARNINGTaught by students and alumni from UBC and Strathmore University in Nairobi, the Sauder Africa Initiative has encouraged youth entrepreneurship and promoted small business ventures in Kenya since 2006.

The Ch’nook Initiative was founded by Sauder in 2002 to increase Aboriginal engagement in business education studies. Ch’nook supports Aboriginal business leaders in building the knowledge and skills required to create and maintain sustainable enterprises and economic development in First Nation communities.

The Centre for CEO Leadership was formally launched in December 2010 and exceeded expectations by attracting over 25 participating member CEOs in the fi rst year. The Centre brings the best in thought leadership to the most senior business people in Canada.

Since 2001, the Business Families Centre (BFC) has attracted thousands of families and advisors to its educational programs and resources. In 2011, BFC’s Family Legacy Series dinner drew 750 members from the business community. The Family Enterprise Advisor Program, offered in Vancouver and Toronto, is now the education prerequisite for the world’s only accreditation in this fi eld.

“The relationship between Sauder and the business community has been transformed over the past decade. Dan’s leadership has tapped the energy and commitment of the top business leaders in BC, Canada and beyond to facilitate the reinvention of the school.”

PAUL HOLLANDS BCOM 1979PRESIDENT & CEO A&W FOOD SERVICES OF CANADA INC.CHAIR, FACULTY ADVISORY BOARD

“The Sauder CEO Forum is an excellent resource to gain expert insights into critical topics from three perspectives: business experts, academia and peers from across industries. The topics and facilitation are excellent, plus it provides valuable networking opportunities.”

CHRISTINE DAYCEOLULULEMON ATHLETICA INC. MEMBER, FACULTY ADVISORY BOARD

CREATING A STRONGER COMMUNITY


Partnerships with the community help inspire Sauder students, staff, faculty, and alumni to apply knowledge to effect real change.

ENGAGING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITYWe signifi cantly increased the involvement of top international business leaders and alumni on our Faculty Advisory Board, reshaping it into an active and engaged supporting organization. This group of approximately 35 high-level executives advises the Dean, administrators, and faculty members on strategies and programs; serves as a critical sounding board in the development of new ideas and initiatives; and helps build the school’s relationships and networks locally, nationally and around the world.

DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIPIn 2005, Dean Daniel F. Muzyka became the fi rst academic to be appointed Chair of the Vancouver Board of Trade in the organization’s 118 year history. Today as a member of the Council of Governors, he continues to serve the interests of the Board’s 5,000 members.

SAUDER HAS FORGED INCREASINGLY VITAL CONNECTIONS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY.

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EXTENDING THE REACH OF LEARNINGTaught by students and alumni from UBC and Strathmore University in Nairobi, the Sauder Africa Initiative has encouraged youth entrepreneurship and promoted small business ventures in Kenya since 2006.

The Ch’nook Initiative was founded by Sauder in 2002 to increase Aboriginal engagement in business education studies. Ch’nook supports Aboriginal business leaders in building the knowledge and skills required to create and maintain sustainable enterprises and economic development in First Nation communities.

The Centre for CEO Leadership was formally launched in December 2010 and exceeded expectations by attracting over 25 participating member CEOs in the fi rst year. The Centre brings the best in thought leadership to the most senior business people in Canada.

Since 2001, the Business Families Centre (BFC) has attracted thousands of families and advisors to its educational programs and resources. In 2011, BFC’s Family Legacy Series dinner drew 750 members from the business community. The Family Enterprise Advisor Program, offered in Vancouver and Toronto, is now the education prerequisite for the world’s only accreditation in this fi eld.

“The relationship between Sauder and the business community has been transformed over the past decade. Dan’s leadership has tapped the energy and commitment of the top business leaders in BC, Canada and beyond to facilitate the reinvention of the school.”

PAUL HOLLANDS BCOM 1979PRESIDENT & CEO A&W FOOD SERVICES OF CANADA INC.CHAIR, FACULTY ADVISORY BOARD

“The Sauder CEO Forum is an excellent resource to gain expert insights into critical topics from three perspectives: business experts, academia and peers from across industries. The topics and facilitation are excellent, plus it provides valuable networking opportunities.”

CHRISTINE DAYCEOLULULEMON ATHLETICA INC. MEMBER, FACULTY ADVISORY BOARD

BUILDING ON A FOUNDATION OF GENEROSITY


All of us at Sauder would like to extend our sincere appreciation to alumni, friends, business leaders, companies, foundations, community members and government agencies for generously supporting business education and associated community development. Our school was built on a foundation of generosity.

A DEFINING GIFTIn 2003, Bill and Marjorie-Anne Sauder endowed the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration at UBC with the largest single private donation ever made to a Canadian business school at the time. The gift of $20 million, combined with a provincial commitment of $1 million per year in increased funding, supported the creation of additional student spaces, new courses and management programs for Canadian and international students, as well as the expansion of the school’s faculty and research capabilities. In recognition of this transformative gift, the faculty was renamed the Sauder School of Business.

CREATING THE GRADUATE SCHOOLIn 2005, UBC announced a major gift of $15 million in support of graduate education at Sauder. The commitment was led by an initial gift of $5 million from real estate leader and former UBC Board member and Chancellor, Dr. Robert H. Lee. In recognition of his long-term dedication to the university, UBC endowed $5 million to match his gift. Dr. Lee and UBC also secured an additional $5 million in gifts in support of graduate programs at Sauder. The Robert H. Lee Graduate School was established in November 2006.

SAUDER’S REVITALIZATION HAS DEPENDED ON THE GOODWILL AND GENEROSITY OF OUR VALUED COMMUNITY OF SUPPORTERS.

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OPENING WORLDS THROUGH A RENEWED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTIn 2006, we embarked on an ambitious campaign to revitalize our main learning complex on UBC’s Point Grey campus. The $70-million building redevelopment and expansion was completed on March 1, 2012. In total, $52 million was raised with generous support from the community, together with Sauder undergraduate and graduate students, who pledged fi nancial support in special building fees. The school’s new facilities have reinvigorated world-class learning, research and engagement opportunities for our students, faculty, alumni and the community.

OVER

MILLION

$160RAISED DURING THE TENURE

OF DEAN MUZYKA

LEAD DONORS TO THE SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DURING DANIEL F. MUZYKA’S

LEADERSHIP:

BARRY ALLANBC INNOVATION COUNCIL

THE BIG 4 ACCOUNTING FIRMS(DELOITTE, ERNST & YOUNG, KPMG, PWC)

BRUCE R. BIRMINGHAMBMO

CANACCORD FINANCIAL IN HONOUR OF PETER M. BROWNCIBC

COMMERCE UNDERGRADUATE SOCIETYWAYNE DEANSLALJI FAMILY

ROBERT H. LEEBARRIE MARTIN

MIDDLEFIELD GROUP AND FRIENDSMINISTRY OF ADVANCED EDUCATION

JIM PATTISONPHILLIPS HAGER & NORTH

PMF FOUNDATIONRICHARD POON

RBCWILLIAM AND MARJORIE-ANNE SAUDER

SALES AND MARKETING EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONALTJIA AND CHIA FAMILY

HARI B. VARSHNEY AND FAMILY

“Each of us has a story of why our gift was made, and each of those stories is special and personal. But rooted in each is a belief in the importance of education; a belief in the vision, the dream you have for the school; a belief that it is okay to strive to be the best—not just the best in the city or the province or the country, but the best in the world; a belief that a great faculty, great programs and great students need the best tools and learning environment to be the best; and a belief that we all have an obligation to our larger community.”

FRED G. WITHERSBCOM 1977CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ERNST & YOUNGCHAIR, OPENING WORLDS CAMPAIGNMEMBER, FACULTY ADVISORY BOARD

BUILDING ON A FOUNDATION OF GENEROSITY


All of us at Sauder would like to extend our sincere appreciation to alumni, friends, business leaders, companies, foundations, community members and government agencies for generously supporting business education and associated community development. Our school was built on a foundation of generosity.

A DEFINING GIFTIn 2003, Bill and Marjorie-Anne Sauder endowed the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration at UBC with the largest single private donation ever made to a Canadian business school at the time. The gift of $20 million, combined with a provincial commitment of $1 million per year in increased funding, supported the creation of additional student spaces, new courses and management programs for Canadian and international students, as well as the expansion of the school’s faculty and research capabilities. In recognition of this transformative gift, the faculty was renamed the Sauder School of Business.

CREATING THE GRADUATE SCHOOLIn 2005, UBC announced a major gift of $15 million in support of graduate education at Sauder. The commitment was led by an initial gift of $5 million from real estate leader and former UBC Board member and Chancellor, Dr. Robert H. Lee. In recognition of his long-term dedication to the university, UBC endowed $5 million to match his gift. Dr. Lee and UBC also secured an additional $5 million in gifts in support of graduate programs at Sauder. The Robert H. Lee Graduate School was established in November 2006.

SAUDER’S REVITALIZATION HAS DEPENDED ON THE GOODWILL AND GENEROSITY OF OUR VALUED COMMUNITY OF SUPPORTERS.

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OPENING WORLDS THROUGH A RENEWED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTIn 2006, we embarked on an ambitious campaign to revitalize our main learning complex on UBC’s Point Grey campus. The $70-million building redevelopment and expansion was completed on March 1, 2012. In total, $52 million was raised with generous support from the community, together with Sauder undergraduate and graduate students, who pledged fi nancial support in special building fees. The school’s new facilities have reinvigorated world-class learning, research and engagement opportunities for our students, faculty, alumni and the community.

OVER

MILLION

$160RAISED DURING THE TENURE

OF DEAN MUZYKA

LEAD DONORS TO THE SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS DURING DANIEL F. MUZYKA’S

LEADERSHIP:

BARRY ALLANBC INNOVATION COUNCIL

THE BIG 4 ACCOUNTING FIRMS(DELOITTE, ERNST & YOUNG, KPMG, PWC)

BRUCE R. BIRMINGHAMBMO

CANACCORD FINANCIAL IN HONOUR OF PETER M. BROWNCIBC

COMMERCE UNDERGRADUATE SOCIETYWAYNE DEANSLALJI FAMILY

ROBERT H. LEEBARRIE MARTIN

MIDDLEFIELD GROUP AND FRIENDSMINISTRY OF ADVANCED EDUCATION

JIM PATTISONPHILLIPS HAGER & NORTH

PMF FOUNDATIONRICHARD POON

RBCWILLIAM AND MARJORIE-ANNE SAUDER

SALES AND MARKETING EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONALTJIA AND CHIA FAMILY

HARI B. VARSHNEY AND FAMILY

“Each of us has a story of why our gift was made, and each of those stories is special and personal. But rooted in each is a belief in the importance of education; a belief in the vision, the dream you have for the school; a belief that it is okay to strive to be the best—not just the best in the city or the province or the country, but the best in the world; a belief that a great faculty, great programs and great students need the best tools and learning environment to be the best; and a belief that we all have an obligation to our larger community.”

FRED G. WITHERSBCOM 1977CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ERNST & YOUNGCHAIR, OPENING WORLDS CAMPAIGNMEMBER, FACULTY ADVISORY BOARD

EXPANDING ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT


The Alumni Engagement team strives to nurture rewarding lifelong relationships among Sauder alumni and between alumni and the school. In recognition of the importance of the alumni community to our core mission, we have signifi cantly expanded alumni services and benefi ts.

BUILDING NETWORKS AND SEIZING OPPORTUNITIESLast September, more than 500 UBC Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration and Sauder School graduates from all years and programs came together to celebrate the offi cial launch of the Sauder Business Club of Vancouver (SBCV). Run by alumni for alumni, Sauder Business Clubs have been established in Calgary, Toronto, London and China, serving the business, social and professional development interests of our alumni communities. SBCV is the fi fth and largest business club in the Sauder Global Alumni Network, reaching out to the more than 16,000 alumni in Metro Vancouver.

ENCOURAGING LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPSIn addition to the benefi ts offered by UBC Alumni Affairs, Sauder alumni can take advantage of alumni career services through the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre, a discount on Sauder’s Executive Education programs, social networking platforms, and school publications such as Viewpoints, the award-winning alumni magazine, and the Sauder 360 e-newsletter. As well, our new online Global Alumni Business Directory and free access to the Dow Jones Factiva database, launch soon. Regularly scheduled reunions bring alumni together to renew old friendships, make new connections and bolster a sense of community.

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INVESTING TIME AND TALENTSauder alumni make an increasingly signifi cant contribution to the school by serving as student mentors, guest speakers, recruiters of Sauder students and graduates, partners in various projects and programs, and much more.

INSPIRING INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPWith leadership from Sauder, UBC has launched entrepreneurship@UBC (e@UBC), a campus-wide initiative to foster a culture of entrepreneurship, provide enhanced learning opportunities, and accelerate new venture creation and growth through access to capital, space, start-up services and mentors. e@UBC is built upon a foundation of strong support from alumni and the business community.

SAUDER IS ENGAGING ALUMNI AROUND THE GLOBE AND ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO CONNECT.

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WITH 32,969 ALUMNI IN 74 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD, THE SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BOASTS A TALENTED AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF GRADUATES.

(6,799 LOST ALUMNI)

“I get the most satisfaction from contributing to others and their success. As an entrepreneur, angel investor and Sauder alumnus, entrepreneurship@UBC is an exciting opportunity for me to help to accelerate the formation of companies founded by students and young alumni. I believe we can make UBC a great place to start companies. We can have a profound impact on new ventures and job creation in the province; and we can motivate the next generation to pay it forward.”

GREG PEETBCOM 1976CHAIRMAN OF ADVISORY BOARDENTREPRENEURSHIP@UBC

EXPANDING ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT


The Alumni Engagement team strives to nurture rewarding lifelong relationships among Sauder alumni and between alumni and the school. In recognition of the importance of the alumni community to our core mission, we have signifi cantly expanded alumni services and benefi ts.

BUILDING NETWORKS AND SEIZING OPPORTUNITIESLast September, more than 500 UBC Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration and Sauder School graduates from all years and programs came together to celebrate the offi cial launch of the Sauder Business Club of Vancouver (SBCV). Run by alumni for alumni, Sauder Business Clubs have been established in Calgary, Toronto, London and China, serving the business, social and professional development interests of our alumni communities. SBCV is the fi fth and largest business club in the Sauder Global Alumni Network, reaching out to the more than 16,000 alumni in Metro Vancouver.

ENCOURAGING LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPSIn addition to the benefi ts offered by UBC Alumni Affairs, Sauder alumni can take advantage of alumni career services through the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre, a discount on Sauder’s Executive Education programs, social networking platforms, and school publications such as Viewpoints, the award-winning alumni magazine, and the Sauder 360 e-newsletter. As well, our new online Global Alumni Business Directory and free access to the Dow Jones Factiva database, launch soon. Regularly scheduled reunions bring alumni together to renew old friendships, make new connections and bolster a sense of community.

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INVESTING TIME AND TALENTSauder alumni make an increasingly signifi cant contribution to the school by serving as student mentors, guest speakers, recruiters of Sauder students and graduates, partners in various projects and programs, and much more.

INSPIRING INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPWith leadership from Sauder, UBC has launched entrepreneurship@UBC (e@UBC), a campus-wide initiative to foster a culture of entrepreneurship, provide enhanced learning opportunities, and accelerate new venture creation and growth through access to capital, space, start-up services and mentors. e@UBC is built upon a foundation of strong support from alumni and the business community.

SAUDER IS ENGAGING ALUMNI AROUND THE GLOBE AND ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO CONNECT.

24,2781,397

353

65

3120

26CONNECTING ON A GLOBAL SCALE

WITH 32,969 ALUMNI IN 74 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD, THE SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BOASTS A TALENTED AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF GRADUATES.

(6,799 LOST ALUMNI)

“I get the most satisfaction from contributing to others and their success. As an entrepreneur, angel investor and Sauder alumnus, entrepreneurship@UBC is an exciting opportunity for me to help to accelerate the formation of companies founded by students and young alumni. I believe we can make UBC a great place to start companies. We can have a profound impact on new ventures and job creation in the province; and we can motivate the next generation to pay it forward.”

GREG PEETBCOM 1976CHAIRMAN OF ADVISORY BOARDENTREPRENEURSHIP@UBC

DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY OF EXCELLENCE


In the last decade, we put tremendous effort into renewing and expanding our core faculty—with substantial results. Today, Sauder is home to top-tier scholars holding doctoral degrees from the world’s most prestigious universities, including Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Wharton and the London School of Economics.

Our faculty of over 100 leading academics enjoys worldwide recognition for excellence in research, teaching and outreach. Our members are classroom innovators bringing perspectives and the latest in management thinking to students and the community.

TEACHING INNOVATIONTo equip students with the knowledge, skills and competitive edge necessary to succeed in today’s changing business landscape, Sauder professors are going beyond lectures and exams. COMM 101, d.studio, and Creativity are just some of the innovative courses developed in recent years to ensure that students’ skills are honed to meet real-world needs.

COMM 101 – Unlike traditional introductory business classes, COMM 101 avoids exams, textbooks and formal lectures. Instead, the classroom buzzes with activity as students discuss case studies, interact with social media, and blog in response to challenges presented by professors and guest speakers.

d.studio – Launched in 2010, this hands-on, studio-based class teaches innovative problem-solving techniques for business. Students work in teams, blending design approaches with critical and creative thinking to solve service-based problems for real clients.

Creativity – A creative approach to business is integral to our reimagined MBA program. Every student takes Creativity, a boundary-pushing exploration of the spark that drives business and personal innovation.

FINANCE TAUGHT IN REAL TIMEFinance professors use data from global capital markets in real time using portable Bloomberg terminals. Access to these tools provides students with the opportunity to develop the practical technology-based skills they need to enter the investment world.

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SAUDER’S REPUTATION FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATIVE TEACHING CONTINUES TO ATTRACT HIGH-CALIBRE FACULTY.

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FACULTY FROM AROUND THE GLOBEORIGIN OF PROFESSORS

“Creativity in business is one of the fundamental factors for success. It involves being able to innovate, fi nd new ways to do things you already do and having a fresh attitude in everything you do.”

DARREN DAHLFRED H. SILLER PROFESSORIN APPLIED MARKETING RESEARCHPROFESSOR AND CHAIRMARKETING DIVISION

BY THE NUMBERS

• In the past 10 years, 74 new faculty members have joined Sauder.

• The number of full-time faculty increased from 84 in 2002 to 108 in 2011.

• Approximately half of Sauder’s core faculty are fl uent in at least one additional language, and about one-third regularly engage in international teaching opportunities each year.

Sauder’s faculty are currently ranked in the top 20 worldwide for business research by the Financial Times.

DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY OF EXCELLENCE


In the last decade, we put tremendous effort into renewing and expanding our core faculty—with substantial results. Today, Sauder is home to top-tier scholars holding doctoral degrees from the world’s most prestigious universities, including Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Wharton and the London School of Economics.

Our faculty of over 100 leading academics enjoys worldwide recognition for excellence in research, teaching and outreach. Our members are classroom innovators bringing perspectives and the latest in management thinking to students and the community.

TEACHING INNOVATIONTo equip students with the knowledge, skills and competitive edge necessary to succeed in today’s changing business landscape, Sauder professors are going beyond lectures and exams. COMM 101, d.studio, and Creativity are just some of the innovative courses developed in recent years to ensure that students’ skills are honed to meet real-world needs.

COMM 101 – Unlike traditional introductory business classes, COMM 101 avoids exams, textbooks and formal lectures. Instead, the classroom buzzes with activity as students discuss case studies, interact with social media, and blog in response to challenges presented by professors and guest speakers.

d.studio – Launched in 2010, this hands-on, studio-based class teaches innovative problem-solving techniques for business. Students work in teams, blending design approaches with critical and creative thinking to solve service-based problems for real clients.

Creativity – A creative approach to business is integral to our reimagined MBA program. Every student takes Creativity, a boundary-pushing exploration of the spark that drives business and personal innovation.

FINANCE TAUGHT IN REAL TIMEFinance professors use data from global capital markets in real time using portable Bloomberg terminals. Access to these tools provides students with the opportunity to develop the practical technology-based skills they need to enter the investment world.

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SAUDER’S REPUTATION FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATIVE TEACHING CONTINUES TO ATTRACT HIGH-CALIBRE FACULTY.

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FACULTY FROM AROUND THE GLOBEORIGIN OF PROFESSORS

“Creativity in business is one of the fundamental factors for success. It involves being able to innovate, fi nd new ways to do things you already do and having a fresh attitude in everything you do.”

DARREN DAHLFRED H. SILLER PROFESSORIN APPLIED MARKETING RESEARCHPROFESSOR AND CHAIRMARKETING DIVISION

BY THE NUMBERS

• In the past 10 years, 74 new faculty members have joined Sauder.

• The number of full-time faculty increased from 84 in 2002 to 108 in 2011.

• Approximately half of Sauder’s core faculty are fl uent in at least one additional language, and about one-third regularly engage in international teaching opportunities each year.

Sauder’s faculty are currently ranked in the top 20 worldwide for business research by the Financial Times.

The K.T. Tjia & Anna Chia Atrium connects the old building with new spaces, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere.

The Big 4 Conference Centre is a glass-encased penthouse supported by Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

The Canaccord Learning Commons features a digital media studio, computer workstations, collaborative work spaces, and reference and technical support services.

The Wayne Deans Investment Analysis Centreprovides students and faculty with dramatically-increased real-time access to global capital markets data.

CA Hall is a large central foyer surrounding the atrium, featuring extensive room for student and public gatherings.

d.studio provides the environment and technology necessary for collaborative and creative investigations of business and policy design challenges.

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REVAMPING THE LEARNING LANDSCAPE A concrete symbol of our decade-long rebuilding process is the recent $70-million renewal and expansion of Sauder’s facilities on UBC Point Grey campus, which added 55,000 square feet to the existing 216,000 square foot complex. Renewal highlights include:

ROBERT H. LEE GRADUATE SCHOOL

CANACCORD LEARNING COMMONS

JIM PATTISON LEADERSHIP CENTREBIG 4 CONFERENCE CENTREMIDDLEFIELD GROUP LECTURE THEATRE

CA HALL

BRUCE R. BIRMINGHAM COMMERCE UNDERGRADUATE CENTRE

K.T. TJIA & ANNA CHIA ATRIUM D.STUDIO WAYNE DEANS INVESTMENT ANALYSIS CENTRE

HARI B. VARSHNEY BUSINESS CAREER CENTRE

The Robert H. Lee Graduate School, an extensive new space dedicated to graduate programs provides classrooms, along with meeting and breakout rooms equipped with videoconferencing technology, a private patio, and environments for socializing and individual study.

The Bruce R. Birmingham Commerce Undergraduate Centre features study spaces, meeting rooms, and student breakout rooms.

The Jim Pattison Leadership Centre features two new lecture theatres, conference rooms, and lounge spaces.

The Middlefi eld Group Lecture Theatre is a 260-seat state-of-the-art lecture theatre with associated conference rooms.

The Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre provides extensive resources to promote student success after graduation.

The K.T. Tjia & Anna Chia Atrium connects the old building with new spaces, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere.

The Big 4 Conference Centre is a glass-encased penthouse supported by Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

The Canaccord Learning Commons features a digital media studio, computer workstations, collaborative work spaces, and reference and technical support services.

The Wayne Deans Investment Analysis Centreprovides students and faculty with dramatically-increased real-time access to global capital markets data.

CA Hall is a large central foyer surrounding the atrium, featuring extensive room for student and public gatherings.

d.studio provides the environment and technology necessary for collaborative and creative investigations of business and policy design challenges.

SAUDER | REPORT TO COMMUNITIES 2012 P.20 |

REVAMPING THE LEARNING LANDSCAPE A concrete symbol of our decade-long rebuilding process is the recent $70-million renewal and expansion of Sauder’s facilities on UBC Point Grey campus, which added 55,000 square feet to the existing 216,000 square foot complex. Renewal highlights include:

ROBERT H. LEE GRADUATE SCHOOL

CANACCORD LEARNING COMMONS

JIM PATTISON LEADERSHIP CENTREBIG 4 CONFERENCE CENTREMIDDLEFIELD GROUP LECTURE THEATRE

CA HALL

BRUCE R. BIRMINGHAM COMMERCE UNDERGRADUATE CENTRE

K.T. TJIA & ANNA CHIA ATRIUM D.STUDIO WAYNE DEANS INVESTMENT ANALYSIS CENTRE

HARI B. VARSHNEY BUSINESS CAREER CENTRE

The Robert H. Lee Graduate School, an extensive new space dedicated to graduate programs provides classrooms, along with meeting and breakout rooms equipped with videoconferencing technology, a private patio, and environments for socializing and individual study.

The Bruce R. Birmingham Commerce Undergraduate Centre features study spaces, meeting rooms, and student breakout rooms.

The Jim Pattison Leadership Centre features two new lecture theatres, conference rooms, and lounge spaces.

The Middlefi eld Group Lecture Theatre is a 260-seat state-of-the-art lecture theatre with associated conference rooms.

The Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre provides extensive resources to promote student success after graduation.

Sauder School of BusinessRobert H. Lee Graduate SchoolUniversity of British Columbia

2053 Main MallVancouver BCCanada V6T 1Z2

tel 604.822.8500 fax 604.822.8468www.sauder.ubc.ca

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