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2012 Vancouver Summer Business Program

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Program Overview

• The Vancouver Summer Business Program is an academic program offered by the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada

• The program provides the opportunity to learn about Canadian business and culture

Program Benefits

• Learn about Canadian business practices

• Learn about Canadian culture

• Improve your English skills

• Study at a renown business school and university

• Live in beautiful Vancouver while earning academic credit!

• Meet Canadian students

• Make friends with your university peers and students from other Chinese universities

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Program Dates

Arrive in Vancouver: – July 14, 2012

Course Dates: – July 17– August 10

Depart Vancouver: – August 14

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Vancouver

• Vancouver is located in the southwest corner of British Columbia – one of Canada’s 10 provinces and 3 territories

• 40 minutes from the United States border

•Population 2.1 million

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Vancouver

• Host to the 2010 Winter Olympics

• Consistently rated as one of the best place to live in the world in terms of quality of life, opportunities, cultural diversity, political stability and a healthy environment

• Gateway to the Pacific Rim

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The University of British Columbia (UBC)

• Canada’s education ranks amongst the best in the world• UBC is Canada’s third largest university and a leader in research• 18 faculties and 13 schools offering a wide range of study options

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Sauder School of Business

Leading Research In 2010, Sauder was ranked 20th in research productivity among business schools worldwide by the Financial Times

World-Class Faculty With over 100 high-caliber academics from around the globe, our faculty enjoys worldwide recognition for its excellence in research, teaching and outreach

Global ReachWith 50 exchange partners in Undergraduate programs and 35 MBA partners spread over 22 countries

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Sauder School of Business

Bachelor Students = 2800

International Students = 600

Exchange Students = 150

Visiting Students = 50

Masters’ Students = 385

PhD’s = 85

Faculty = 130

Management & Staff = 150

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UBC Campus

• The UBC Campus is a 20 minute drive from downtown Vancouver

• The 1000-acre campus is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean with snow-capped mountains in the distance

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Courses

• Each course includes approximately 39 class hours

• Classes are interactive and include group work and class discussions

• Evaluation may include assignments, group projects, papers, exams and participation marks

• Courses offered are based on partner’s requirements

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2011 Courses – International Marketing

International Marketing

An analysis of the scope and significance of contemporary international business operations with particular reference to the marketing management problems encountered by firms with multinational branches and subsidiaries.

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2011 Courses – International Business

International Business

Development of general environmental framework for international business studies by drawing on international and development economics, research into government-business relations and studies in comparative socio-cultural systems and political systems.

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A Typical Day

Classes are held 4 days a week (Monday or Friday off):

• 9:00 – 12:00 morning class• 12:00 – 13:30 lunch break• 13:30 – 16:30 afternoon class

Evenings and weekends are free

Accommodation

Located on the UBC campus with easy access to classes, libraries, sport facilities and transportation

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Accommodation

• Shared suites • 4 single bedrooms in each suite• 2 in-suite bathrooms (with shower

and toilet) • lounge • fully equipped kitchenette

• High-speed wired internet included

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Social Activities

• City Tour• Midterm dinner• Various activities• Optional sightseeing trips, and weekends in Whistler and Vancouver Island (for an additional fee)

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2012 Program Fee

$3,700 Canadian, including:– Tuition– All course Materials– Intercultural Communication

Workshops– Accommodation– Medical Insurance– Some Social Activities– Airport Transfers

Photo Memories

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Photo Memories(Whistler)

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Further Information

• Ann Gilray

Program Coordinator

Undergraduate Program

Sauder School of Business

ann.gilray@sauder.ubc.ca• Summer Program Website:

www.sauder.ubc.ca/international