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UBCMaster ofBusiness AnalyticsAUGUST 2019 ENTRY12-MONTH PROGRAMsauder.ubc.ca/mban

“The UBC program added immense value to my life andcareer. The holistic design of the program taught me theskills required to generate business intelligence fromdata. While working in diverse teams, I could discover mypassion and strengths, which made me feel confident andready to launch my career in business analytics.”Isha KatariaUBC MBAN Class of 2018

DiscoverThe UBC Master ofBusiness AnalyticsThe world of analytics is fascinating, challenging, andbooming. Cutting-edge companies have no shortageof data. But they do have a shortage of highly skilledprofessionals who can interpret this data and useit to make effective decisions. In fact, experts areprojecting opportunities are only going to increasein both the public and private sectors as businessessearch for analysts to help them make strategic,data-driven decisions.A combination of data analysis and big picture decisionmaking, the UBC Master of Business Analytics (MBAN)prepares you to fill this void. Only twelve monthslong, this prestigious degree will give you more thanthe technical skills to analyze large sets of data, it willalso prepare you for the business world. You will learneverything from marketing to operations in addition toadvanced analytics so that you will be able to interpretdata within a broader business context.1

How theProgram WorksAn MBAN from UBC isn’t just abouttechnical knowhow; it captures the full analytics spectrum,from data management to data analytics to decision analytics. Therefore,by the time you graduate you will be able to make strategically soundrecommendations and data-driven business decisions.In twelve months of experiential learning, you’ll gainadvanced analytical decision-making skills, betterunderstand the complexities of change management andimprove your communication skills. Plus, you’ll graduatewith a sound understanding of business in the broadestsense. You'll also be exposed to programming languageslike R and Python as well as software that includesMicrosoft Excel, @Risk, Tableau, SQL, and Arena.Business Analytics ProgrammingIn business, large unstructured datasets can pose quitea challenge. In this course, you’ll learn how to turn thatinto an opportunity to collect, cleanse, manage andanalyze data. Plus, you’ll gain experience with Pythonand its rich ecosystem for data analytics.Career DevelopmentSample Course Descriptions:Analyzing and Modelling UncertaintyDrawing from business, economics, science, andtechnology, this course will acquaint you with basicprobability concepts, methods and models,equipping you with the skills and tools to buildmodels for real-world situations involving uncertainty.2We take your career development as seriously as youdo. By cultivating your strengths, defining your valuesand uncovering your personal and professional skillsets,this course will help you build a roadmap to reach yourcareer goals in the world of analytics.

Associate Certified Analytics Professional(aCAP exam)As part of the UBC Sauder MBAN program,you’ll write the INFORMS Associate CertifiedAnalytics Professional certification exam.This prestigious designation is a credentialfor new analytics professionals.Srikanth KumarUBC MBAN Class of 2018Consultant, Omnia, AIPractice at Deloitte CanadaToronto, Canada"Starting with courses which enrichedmy technical abilities in Analytics totimely career counselling & coachingwith a dedicated career centre andending with an intense Industry Projectwith the COE, the UBC Sauder MBANhas equipped me with skills that are verymuch required in this competitive marketand helped me to stand out."3

Vancouver: A City of IdeasConsistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in North America and the world(The Economist, Mercer), Vancouver offers unparalleled opportunities.A Leading Entrepreneurial CityWest Coast LifestyleAs Canada’s fastest-growing metropolitan economy(Conference Board of Canada, 2017), Vancouveris positioning itself as a leader in the job market.Vancouver is home to corporations and startups alike:Microsoft, SAP, Amazon and McKinsey & Companyhave opened research hubs and offices, thanks to ourcity’s support for innovation. The growth of Vancouver’stech sector has also gained recognition, makingVancouver a hub for startups.Vancouver offers a temperate climate and unlimitedoptions for outdoor adventure – from kayaking andsailing in English Bay to skiing and biking on the NorthShore Mountains. This cosmopolitan city is compactenough to make its recreational and cultural attractionseasily accessible, and big enough to ensure there isalways something new to discover.47

A Hub for InnovationVancouver By the Numbers* 75,000 professionals work in Tech & Information &Communications Technology (ICT) in Vancouver Home to 3 of Canada's 5 Tech Unicorns (startups valued at over 1 billion), namely Slack, Hootsuite, Avigilon All 5 of Canada’s largest banks have operations in Vancouver,and several international banks Social enterprise sector employs 13,000 people and earns 500 million annually 1,200 mineral exploration companies are located in BritishColumbia, with 800 headquartered in Vancouver alone*Vancouver Economic Commission58

Why Studyat UBCYou’ll learn from academics and business leaders alike,and with our small cohort, benefit from face-to-face timewith your instructors. Our “flipped classroom” approach,where real-world problems are examined and interactivediscussions are encouraged in class, will help bring themodern business world to life as you learn.Centre for Operations Excellence (COE): Aninternationally recognized leader in operationsresearch and analytics, UBC Sauder's COEworks with many prolific industry partners innearly every business sector.entrepreneurship@UBC: UBC’s own ventureaccelerator has executives in residence,a startup space, mentor network, a LeanLaunchpad Accelerator and a Seed Fund forhigh-potential ventures. Since 2013, e@UBChas helped more than 600 UBC venture teams.HATCH: A UBC technology incubator whichleverages the expertise of UBC Sauder andentrepreneurship@UBC and a seasoned teamof domain-specific experts to provide realworld, hands-on guidance.1#1#16#University inCanada forBusiness &Economicsˆin Best Universitiesto Study Businessin Canada*in North America forBusiness ResearchExcellence** Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017-2018* Maclean’s University Rankings 2018** QS Top 250 Business Schools Report 201769

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ExperientialLearningAs a UBC MBAN candidate, you’ll acquire the professional skills to complementyour academic accomplishments. You will analyze analyticscase studies, collaborate with industry partners,and participate in national and globalindustry case competitions.Analytics Consulting InternshipAll students participate in a 3-month internship whereyou apply your technical expertise in an organization'senvironment. By working alongside UBC Sauder'sCentre for Operations Excellence or directly with ourworld-leading faculty, you will gain hands-on consultingexperience and contribute to a business's success. Pastindustry partners include Telus, Boeing Vancouver, andFraser Health Authority.Case StudiesUsing Text-Mining Approaches to Build SocialMedia AnalyticsEach year offers new takes on case studies. As part ofone recent project, UBC MBAN candidates explored howto apply structure to large unstructured datasets foundon social media. By conducting in-depth analyses, theydistilled this valuable data into invaluable insights.Forecasting Energy for the Vancouver InternationalAirport (YVR)While pursuing a UBC MBAN, students collaborate withprominent companies across a number of sectors. UsingVancouver International Airport as a case study, studentsforecasted monthly energy use, a necessity for theairport’s budget planning and contract negotiations.Student Clubs and Case CompetitionsMBAN Student Society: Not only does the UBC MBANStudent Society represent MBAN students in academicand administrative matters, it also builds community,facilitates a positive cohort experience and providescandidates with the opportunity to hone their leadershipskills by organizing networking and social events.Reboot Startup Weekend: In this unique businesscompetition, UBC MBAN students collaborate withgraduate students in other faculties to reinvigoratepromising technology that had been previously developedand orphaned. If you take part, you’ll receive coachingfrom prominent Vancouver entrepreneurs and MBAalumni, gaining strategic insights from industry leadersand getting a glimpse into their thought processes.INFORMS OR & Analytics Student Team Competition:Immerse yourself in the international communityof business analysts by taking part in this leadinginternational competition, where you’ll get practicalexperience solving a company’s real business problemusing an OR/analytics approach.9

“From job application reviews to interviewpreparation, the Business Career Centregoes above and beyond to ensure thateveryone attains their full potential.”Felix TrépanierMBAN Class of 2018Revenue Management Science & Innovation Manager,Air CanadaMontreal, CanadaPersonalizedCareer DevelopmentFrom day one, personal and professionaldevelopment is woven throughout theprogram—from specific career servicesto embedded curriculum content, suchas the Career Development course andtailored one-on-one coaching. Using indepth knowledge of what employers arelooking for, the Hari B. Varshney BusinessCareer Centre works with students to helpthem explore career options and variousprofessional development opportunities.10Let's Work Together To: U ncover your strengths and career aspirations D evelop your industry research skills B ecome a confident interviewee D evelop and articulate your personal brand C reate your own job search strategy andget free access to UBC Sauder’s job posting/event database. B uild your own professional network

Networking EventsMentor Programs C ompany information sessions withtop employers Capital Markets Training Program Company tours and open house visits inVancouver and Toronto Finance Mentorship Program Alumni mixers and employer networkingreceptions to make new contacts Case Interview Prep Program Strategy Consulting Mentorship Program Access to off-campus networking opportunities11

A Community ofExcellenceAcross every discipline, faculty at UBC Sauder are among the very best in the world.They’re not just world-leading academics, they’re also business leaders who, asin-demand consultants, apply their sought-after expertise to the real world.UBC Sauder is#16for Business ResearchExcellence in North America(QS Global 250 Business Schools Report 2017)100 faculty from25 countriesHarish KrishnanSo-Eun ParkSteven ShechterProfessor, Operations and Logistics DivisionDirector, Centre for Operations ExcellenceAward winning educator for teaching excellenceAssistant Professor, Marketing andBehavioural Science DivisionPresented at the 2018 INFORMS MarketingScience ConferenceAssociate Professor, Operations andLogistics DivisionRecently awarded a Career Investigator Award fromthe Michael Smith Foundation for Health ResearchTeaches: Pricing AnalyticsTeaches: Simulation Modelling I: DataProcessing and Monte Carlo SimulationYanwen WangGene Moo LeeAssistant Professor, Marketing andBehavioural Science DivisionPublished in INFORMS' research premier journal,Marketing ScienceAssistant Professor, Accounting andInformation Systems DivisionWork has appeared in top-tier journals such as MISQuarterly and Journal of Business EthicsMartha EssakTeaches: Customer Relationship ManagementTeaches: Business Analytics ProgrammingTeaches: Consulting Practices andProject Management12Lecturer, Operations and Logistics DivisionTeaching interests include regression analysis, forecastingusing time series and survey designTeaches: Descriptive and Predictive Analytics

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