UBC MBA

Career development

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Empowering students

Each component of the UBC MBA is designed to further your career. Professional development is a core part of the 16-month program and it’s key to the Business Career Centre (BCC). Through our structured, yet personalized programming, you'll get the advice, skills and opportunities you need to shape the career you want. 

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Support through your journey

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Career services

Discover the Business Career Centre, it helps clarify career goals, explore career opportunities, develop job search strategies and assist with recruiting.
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Internships

Get hands-on experience pursuing an internship, team consulting project, or entrepreneurial project and bring cutting-edge knowledge to live business problems.
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Mentorship & training

Expand your network with our mentorship and training programs. Work with industry professionals who are committed to sharing their knowledge to help you succeed.
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Career outcomes

Opportunities to develop your career are woven throughout the program, and your professional development with us will transform your career. The Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre (BCC) is staffed with dedicated MBA Career Coaches who know exactly what today’s employers are looking for, and have designed programs and services to help you develop your market skills and shape your career. See employment stats and career outcomes of our MBA graduates.

Start of the program   By the end of the program

Career changers
Project Coordinator in the construction industry
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 Retail Manager at Labatt Breweries of Canada
General Manager at a West African startup company
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 Retail Analyst at Lululemon
Controller at a European multinational company
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 Project Manager at Provincial Health Services Authority
Music Producer
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 Entrepreneur and Dragon Den's contestant on CBC TV
Secondary School Teacher
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 Senior Account Manager at RBC

Career enhancers
Head of logistics for an Oil and Gas company
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 Manager of Innovation and Transformation at DB Schenker
Financial Service Representative at a Big Five Bank
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 Commercial Account Manager at RBC
Software Engineer at a technology consulting firm
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 Product Manager at Apply Digital

 

Who hires our grads

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

  • Netgear
  • Telus
  • Zafin
  • Traction on Demand

Product & Service Management

  • Amazon

  • Apply Digital

  • Microsoft
  • Nestle
  • Avigilon

Finance

  • Bank of Montreal
  • TD Bank
  • CIBC
  • Royal Bank of Canada

Other

  • Accenture
  • Bain & Company
  • Boston Consultant Group
  • Deloitte
  • SAP Canada Inc.

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