UBC PMBA alumni have been very successful in making changes in their career. In fact, 90% of the Part-time MBA Class of 2017, 2018, and 2019 have enhanced their career either by promotion, company change or entire career paths.
The program provides students the value and skills they need to make career shifts, oftentimes within the duration of the program.
Students have seen great success, as they used the career services and knowledge to pivot their careers into another field. Here are a sample of students who have done this by the end of the program:
Start of the program |
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By the end of the program |
Career changers
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Mechanical Design Engineer at a Canadian electronics manufacturer |
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Engineering Manager at Google |
HR & Compensation Analyst at a Canadian credit union |
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Manager, Total Rewards at Zymeworks |
Process Engineer at an energy, oil & gas company |
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Senior Operations Manager at Uber-Jump |
Market Development & Sales Manager at an international machine manufacturer |
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Associate at McKinsey & Company |
Students also choose to transition into new roles within their organizations. Here is a sample of examples of promotions seen while students were in the program:
From |
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To |
Promotions
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Senior Associate at a global financial advisory firm |
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Regional Director |
Clinical Specialist at a large health care provider |
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Health Care Team Lead |
Account Executive at a professional sports & entertainment company |
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Director, Marketing |
Strategic Advisor at a multinational insurance company |
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Director, Sales & Distribution |