What’s New at UBC?

Our consultant Edwin Liew attended the UBC Counsellors event last week at the Point Grey Campus, and has the following updates to share with students who are interested in applying to the University of British Columbia:

UBC Summary of 2014 Admissions Cycle

1. Applicant numbers: Vancouver – 9,000 from BC (50% of total), Okanagan – 1,700 (42% from Okanagan)
2. First choices: Vancouver Adm. Average: 93% (range 91 – 95%); Okanagan Adm. Average: 85 -87%
3. Impact of UBC Personal Profile: 62,000 UBC Personal Profiles were read last year: 85% were admitted on their broad-based application
4. Highest applied to programs:

• Vancouver: 1) Commerce 2) Kinesiology 3) Engineering
• Okanagan: 1) Engineering 2) Nursing

Updates:

Bachelor of Media Studies

For full program details go to: www.mediastudies.arts.ubc.ca
Open House: Thursday, January 15, 7:00-8:30pm, Doors open at 6:30pm, Buchanan A101, 1866 Main Mall, UBC

1. Four-year, direct-entry program: Admit: 40 students
2. Admission alternative: Automatic consideration for Arts
3. Anticipated admissions average: Mid to hi 80s
4. Co-op terms available with partner universities for international experience at Copenhagen and Berlin (to be confirmed)

Curriculum structure:

• 60 out of 120 credits are mandatory (13 credits for a narrow range of specialization)
• Professional packaging of Arts discipline on offer: Provide access to graduate courses and studio courses in Journalism and Information Studies
• Features: students will be credentialed in media theory, creative and technical practice and inquiry. The program offers community-based research and industry placement

Bachelor + Master of Management (Dual Degree)

For full program details go to: http://mm-dualdegree.sauder.ubc.ca/

This program combines interest within Science- and Arts-based degrees with skills in Accounting and Finance, Marketing and Strategic Management.

1. Admission seats: 60 students
2. Apply through: www.followyourpassion.ca
3. Application deadline: January 15th, 2015

Application procedure: Once a student has applied to an undergraduate program and received their unique UBC Student Number, they’ll need to complete the UBC Bachelor + Master of Management Dual Degree Application Form using this number and submit a 90-second video essay. If the application to the BMM Dual Degree is unsuccessful, the application will still be considered for admission to your undergraduate program.

1. Admissions average: Anticipated to be Hi 80s (min. 75%)
2. No GMAT required.
3. Participating Faculties: Students from the following 8 faculties could combine their major in this BMM Dual degree: Arts, Science, Kinesiology, Music, Media Studies, International Economics, Fine Arts, BSc in Wood Products.

Curriculum structure: 4.5 years (http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/Programs/UBC_Bachelor_and_Master_of_Management_Dual_Degree/What_You_Learn/Your_Journey )

• Year 1 – 4: take one or two business courses per year for a total of 3 credits for year. These business courses will count towards your Bachelor electives.
• Year 4.5 (6 months, full-time): Take Sauder business MM module courses such as Statistics, Managerial Economics, Finance, Strategic Management, Operations & Logistic, and Market Research. PLUS: an optional Community Business Project.

Some key features:

• Project oriented, with case studies.
• Can participate with UBC Go Global Exchange Programs.
• Strong business, management and leadership development.
• Connect with Sauder alumni network (34,000 strong in 77 counties) where access is invaluable.
• “Transforms your passion into a career!”

UBC Sauder: New program updates

Admissions offers to UBC Sauder are generally given between March and early May. Acceptance offer deadlines are in the following order: May 1st, May 15th, June 2nd.

1. Entrepreneurship: a new specialization that cultures creativity and capitalizes on competitiveness in business students. It includes a 2-year capstone course, which allows students to work with other faculties together to develop a business plan.
   Sample courses: Design Practice for Business Industry; New Product Development; Intrapreneurship.
   Website: http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/Programs/Bachelor_of_Commerce/Current_Students/Options/Entrepreneurship
2. Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management:
   Website: http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/Programs/Bachelor_of_Commerce/Program_Overview/Global_Supply_Chain_and_Logistics_Manageme

• Program seats: 45 students
• Offers specialized joint exchange programs with Copenhagen Business School and the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Shenzhen.
• Intended to give students exposure in 2 countries through internship: Vancouver: site visits to Seaspan, North Vancouver, BC.

For assistance determining if UBC is the right school for you or to explore your post-secondary options, call our office at (604) 9228456 or e-mail info@options-wp.chhdev.com to discuss how our services can support you.