UBC MBAN Masterclass | From Data to Decisions: Optimization and Simulation to Solve Real-World Problems
Experience the UBC MBAN through a sample class from Optimal Decision Making
Join us for a live masterclass that puts you in the seat of a UBC MBAN student. In a sample class from Optimal Decision Making, a course from the MBAN curriculum, Professor Steven Shechter will show how optimization and simulation can be used to tackle complex business decisions, and how analytics bridges the gap between data, insights, and action.
Through real-world examples, you'll see first-hand how UBC MBAN students turn analytical methods into practical recommendations and managerial insights. It's also a chance to engage directly with UBC MBAN faculty and get a clearer sense of whether the program's applied approach fits your interests and career goals.
Event agenda
| 4:00 - 4:05pm | Welcome and introduction |
| 4:05 - 4:35pm | Masterclass with Professor Steven Shechter |
| 4:35 - 4:50pm | Live Q&A |
| 4:50 - 5:00pm | Program overview & next steps |
Please note that registration will close at 3:00pm PT on November 26 (1 hour prior to the event start).
Speakers
Profile
Steven Shechter
Steven Shechter is Professor and Chair of the Operations and Logistics Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business. His research focuses on applying optimization, dynamic programming, and simulation modeling to healthcare decisions. He has extensive experience collaborating with clinicians and health policymakers on various projects, including pediatrician scheduling at BC Women’s Hospital, operating-room allocation at BC Children’s Hospital, dialysis planning for patients with kidney disease, matching patients and donors for kidney transplantation, and patient scheduling at mass vaccination clinics. At UBC Sauder, Professor Shechter has taught courses in simulation modeling, decision analysis, optimization, and statistics.
Daniel Hayashi
My career journey has taken me from Latin America, where I worked on expanding brands globally, to roles in Australia and Canada, where I’ve focused on student recruitment, marketing, and admissions. I hold a Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, along with degrees in Strategic Management, Economics, Marketing, and Digital Design. This global experience and diverse background drive my passion for helping students find the right academic path, particularly within the Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) and MBA+MBAN programs. I am deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment at UBC Sauder.