拿到了UBC的offer

steveninbj

楼上说的好，加拿大其实本质是美国（虽然加拿大人不承认），美国打个喷嚏加拿大都会哆嗦，所以要想就业美国是正途，实在不行（确实热爱加拿大奇怪的口音-EHEH-和气候）那就多大和西安大略吧，UBC就算了吧。

不过天体海滩确实吸引人阿。赫赫！

aitong

bluosfuca

UBC is a great school... no worries

tyn0328

毕业了如果愿意去Calgory的话找工作超容易。Calgory非常缺人，UBC又是加西最好的MBA，那里石油工业的发展前景不错，工资基本跟美国持平。

-- by 会员 ChrisX (2008/3/21 1:09:00)

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zhangyi1527

温哥华就是广东话人口的天下，去了UBC觉得校园很大，地理位置有些偏。就业情况没有什么研究，不过感觉那儿不缺中国人。

furtherstudy

我联系了UBC adcom想了解Sauder的情况，学校给了我4 个chinese/hongkongese alumni的联系方式，都发邮件了，其中3个回复了，对UBC都很满意，另外确实工作不象toronto那么好找，但是大的公司都会到Sauder来招人，能不能进其实是看个人的。有一个当时拿到Sauder和ivey的offer，结果选了Sauder。这里跟大家share一下。
Sauder is strong in academic research, but relatively weak in student placement, esp. for international students.  As far as I know, Sauder is strong in finance and supply chain, as for information technology, I don't have much info. Those who concentrated in finance from my class got good jobs after graduation  (investment banking, venture capital, etc)

Pros of Sauder Program:
1. Shorter period: you save money and time. In addition, Sauder charges the same tuition fee to both international students and domestic ones. You may never find such a deal at other intuitions.
2. Integrated Core program: you will have a chance to learn every aspect in regard to business management
3. International learning environment: Over 50% students are from all over the world. Very diversified student body.
4. Natural beauty: Vancouver is famous for its outstanding living condition. This was also my primary reason choosing UBC when I decided to do a MBA. I love this city and I have some close friends here.
5. Closer connection with China: Vancouver is Canada's Pacific-Gate towards Asia. You may benefit a lot if you consider going back to China after the MBA, since you will have a good opportunity to network with business people from Asia here in Vancouver, esp. those from China and Hongkong.
6. New MBA House: you enjoy exclusive MBA residence on campus. That is really cool. We didn't have the luxury back then.
7. Exchange program: you will have a chance to study at a partner business school (over 25 choices ) for 3 months. That would be a great experience.


Cons:
1. Teaching staff: not so strong compared with those from US business schools. Sauder is very good in terms of research, but less competitive when it comes to real stuff (if you know what I mean).
2. Career advancement: I don't know what to say on this. The career centre at Sauder didn't help too much. But I guess it will be better in the coming years, after all, North America is recovering from the financial crisis.
3. Vancouver: although it is a wonderful city to live in, it is not a good choice for employment. So many immigrants from China and Hongkong. Very fierce competition here with less job opportunities. However, Vancouver's favorable location does give herself a lot of credits. Again, if you are competent enough, you can find a job in your field.
“The best business schools in Canada are all in the Eastern part, such as Rotman and Ivey. Other business schools will benefit you more in terms of job seeking, for most of them are close to the Greater Toronto Area, which is the financial and economic centre of Canada. I've been to Rotman and found it a good business school. You may do more research on your own. ”

2nd email
I got some help from the career center @ Sauder, but not too much. After all, I was an international student. You must be very strong to be hired by local employers (language issue+work visa+long-term commitment, they worry a lot). As I know, two of my classmates are working for RIM now, and two are working for Telus. Again, if you have a strong background and nice experience in the related industry, you are in!   Top employers do recruit @ Sauder and UBC.

I feel that MBA just gives you more credit but cannot aid you in every aspect. The most important factors that count when you are looking for a job: experience and network (language ability also crucial).

furtherstudy

another comments

UBC has a strong faculty, a dynamic student body, a competitive learning environment all in a beautiful setting. my experience has been satisfactory. i am unsure to say placement in general is good or poor. i know from my perspective that there are good and bad. i did not find my job through the career centre but i find great people there to seek help from.
in terms of peers, there was a great deal of talents in my class, a real eye-opening experience!

In my personal opinion, I love UBC and enjoyed the program at Sauder. The school is very helpful in findng you an internship. For the job opportunities, it really depends. Not as many jobs for MBA as in Toronto, then competition is much stronger there as well. It also depends on what you want.
Vancouver has two leading industry: IT and bio-tech. Other than that, it's a tourist city. Tourism and service industry is also good.