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MBA Program international business innovation and technology management MBA in International Business The recently introduced study abroad program as an integral part of the International Business MBA curriculum has enormous value for shaping knowledge and providing insight into operating in distant markets. Through sharing living, working and studying space with American, Asian or European consumers, future business managers will get the needed education to compete globally. The Chief of my service at FAO has an MBA in International Business, so I am certain that it will continue to be the cornerstone of the MBA at UNB Saint John. Dr. Neil Ridler, PhD, Economist, UNB Saint John Consultant and Visiting Scientist Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Dr. Ridler was most recently on Mission to Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain. He also works with the Policy and Planning Division in the Fisheries Department with a focus on policy aspects of aquaculture. MBA in Innovation and Technology Management We are becoming increasingly familiar with this new, but already established, term, “the global economy”. The global economy has dramatically changed our everyday lives and the “rules of the game” at work. For the business world, change to the global economy is a MUST, and is very much about survival. As business people, we all face the same dilemma. We must choose to either: • Do business as usual or learn the new paradigms where the rules are dictated by the unforgiving forces of globalization and pervasive information technology. • Become one of the 80% of new businesses that fail after one year or stand out by mastering integration of the Internet and other communication technologies with adequate business strategies. • Contemplate achievements of others or learn and practice new theories and practices that enhance the competitiveness of our business, create work opportunities for ourselves, and improve the quality of life around us. Ultimately, we must choose to enjoy our lives and benefit from what the global economy has to offer. Gerry Pond, CEO Mariner Partners Inc. As Chairman and CEO of Mariner Partners, Inc., Gerry brings over 35 years of in-depth experience in the information and communications technology industry. Having been the President of Aliant Telecom and CEO of NBTel during a period of significant deregulation in the Canadian industry, Gerry continues to demonstrate his ability to successfully restructure companies while delivering revenue growth and strong operating results. global innovation The Faculty of Business at the University of New Brunswick Saint John offers a twelve-month MBA program focused on developing innovative and entrepreneurial leaders who are equipped to manage in the global market place. UNB Saint John offers you the opportunity to learn in a diverse and dynamic environment. Innovation and Technology Management MBA students will work in a hi-tech business or an enterprise incubator, while International Business MBA students complete two-study modules overseas in different trade regions – two in either France, Canada, India or China. Graduates of the UNB Saint John MBA program not only have an appreciation of the challenges and opportunities the international business environment affords but also have access to a global network of colleagues and contacts that are invaluable in business today. A highly qualified team of faculty and staff members work together to deliver a unique curriculum along with a comprehensive skills development program that will enable you to develop the managerial prowess necessary to compete effectively in a global information-based business environment. Dr. Shelley M. Rinehart, PhD Dean, Faculty of Business continuity and change We have reinvented the UNBSJ MBA Program. We have listened to our students and alumni, we have listened to business leaders, and we have changed to meet their needs, to be their MBA of choice. Capitalizing on earlier achievements and new resources, we have developed the program with two valuable streams. Consequently, UNB Saint John MBA students can specialize in International Business or Innovation and Technology Management. The business world is increasingly interconnected, but this network is not spread equally around the globe. It is concentrated on the continents of North America, Europe and Asia. In this new program, our students will master these business environments because success in these markets determines the competitiveness of any business today. Similarly, our students will embrace the entrepreneurial movement, creating technologically advanced businesses exploiting information and communication technologies as these advances will determine business growth in the future. We are seeking students who share our enthusiasm for change. You will seize the opportunities of an internationally diverse student body comprised of people with varied business experience. Attending the program, you will develop your managerial potential and create expertise in the areas that are important in the modern economy. Welcome to the UNBSJ MBA! Dr. Henryk Sterniczuk, PhD Director, MBA Program 2 a competitive edge To rise and stay at the top in business requires an incredible breadth of knowledge – multinational industry activity, innovative business technologies, keen self-awareness – all supported by a broad business base. The MBA Program of the University of New Brunswick Saint John gives its students what they need to help them and their organizations compete in a complex global environment. UNB Saint John’s MBA faculty has combined proven experience in delivering international business and technology-driven MBA programs to offer an integrated, one-year delivery that will get you back into business with a new and powerful competitive edge. table of contents Our Program Our Students Graduate Employment International Business Innovation and Technology Management Special Features Options What We Require From You Our Team Our Academic Partners Our Corporate Partners Our Campus Our Community Contact Us 4 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 17 19 20 24 25 back cover 3 our program To enable you to gain the specific knowledge depth that your career demands, two specific streams are offered: International Business and Innovation and Technology Management. Each stream provides rich experiences inside and outside the classroom to ensure that your benefits are optimum. UNB Saint John gives MBA candidates a common foundation in business essentials in the first two modules of study. By Module Three, the International Business (IB) Stream gives you the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of doing business in other trade regions by pursuing studies in Europe, Asia or North America. You will choose two of the three regions. If you are interested in growing a sustainable business, you may choose the Innovation and Technology Management (ITM) Stream, which includes an active role in a business incubator or an established IT firm. MODULE One (9 weeks, Fall) • Prices & Markets Rob Moir, Economics BA, BSc, MA, PhD (McMaster University) Dr. Moir is trained as a behavioural/experimental microeconomist who specializes in mechanism design to facilitate cooperation, using game theory. Recently, Rob co-authored an introductory economics text. • Financial Accounting Cathie Hurley, Accounting BBA (UNB Fredericton), MBA (UNB Saint John), CA Rob Moir Prof. Hurley is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, the executive committee for the New Brunswick Institute of Chartered Accountants, and the Board of the Atlantic Schools of Chartered Accountants. She has taught various accounting and electronic commerce courses, and has done extensive consulting work in Accounting Information Systems. • Statistics & Research Greg Fleet, Nortel Professorship in Electronic Business and Commerce BA, MA, PhD (Western Ontario) Cathie Hurley Dr. Fleet is exploring how businesses are using weblogs and podcasts to communicate; the impact of high-speed internet in the homes of Atlantic Canadians; how different methods of getting web content is changing the way we view the web; and user-centred design and cognitive apprenticeship in eLearning (with Innovatia and ACOA funding). • Leadership and Organizational Behaviour Morris Mendelson, Management MSc (Saint Mary’s), PhD (Queen’s) Morris Mendelson’s research interests are focused on high involvement work systems and their effects on employee attitudes and behaviour. Morris also has a keen interest in research related to emotional intelligence, leadership, occupational health and safety, ethics and job insecurity. Greg Fleet • Managing Organizations Henryk Sterniczuk, Transnational Management and International Business PhD (Polish Academy of Science) Dr. Sterniczuk's primary research interests focus on corporate governance in transition economies and knowledge management. He was recently nominated by students for “Canadian Business Magazine’s Hot Professor of 2005” contest. Dr. Sterniczuk is also the Director of the MBA Program. Morris Mendelson 4 MBA Program Outline Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 International Business MBA Core Specialization Courses Individual Development § Module 4 (IB) NAFTA or ASIA Elective Courses § Module 5 (IB) NAFTA or EU Elective Courses Orientation Program Skills for MBA Success § Foundation for Business Leadership Core Courses Individual Development § Foundation for Competitive Advantage Core Courses Individual Development § § § Optional Internship IB and ITM Module 3 Innovation and Technology Management MBA Core Specialization Courses Module 4 (ITM) § Project: Enterprise Incubator or IT Firm § Module 5 (ITM) Elective Courses § General Management and Part-time programs are also available MODULE Two (9 weeks, Winter) • • • • Finance Managerial Accounting Marketing Management Production & Operations Management • Ethics & Social Responsibility Jeff Frooman, Management BS, BA (Illinois, Urbana), MBA (Michigan, Ann Arbor), PhD (Pittsburgh) Dr. Frooman’s research and teaching interests include stakeholder theory, business ethics, and business and the natural environment. An active researcher, Dr. Frooman’s publications include two cases and three articles in major management journals. In addition, he has presented numerous papers at leading academic meetings in his field both in Canada and internationally. MODULE Five (10 weeks, Fall) • • IB OPTION One of NAFTA or EU Trade Regions ITM OPTION Select 5 electives in Management of Innovation and Technology After Module Five, you may choose to graduate in October or take an optional 3-month internship with a company. If you finish your studies in October, you are eligible for full-time employment in Canada immediately. If you choose to do an internship, you will then finish your studies in December and graduate during the May ceremony. However, you will be available for full-time employment in January. Please note that the most current information on our program and course offerings is available on our website: www.unbsj.ca/mba You may choose to follow a more general curriculum and earn a General Management (GM) MBA taking courses that will help you along your chosen career path. Alternately, you may choose to do research with a UNB Saint John faculty member that will allow you to develop robust knowledge of the challenges represented by a specific business issue. Jeff Frooman MODULE Three (9 weeks, Spring) • • • • SME Entrepreneurship & New Venture Management Information Systems IB STREAM – 3 core specialization courses ITM STREAM – 3 core specialization courses MODULE Four (10 weeks, Summer) • • IB OPTION One of NAFTA or Asian Trade Regions ITM OPTION Business Role in Enterprise Incubator or established IT firm 5 our students From physicians to entrepreneurs, from junior engineers to managers of multi-million-dollar accounts, students from across the globe have been attracted to the UNB Saint John MBA. As many as thirty part-time students are drawn from the ranks of local industry. The result is a course of instruction that counts diversity of experience of participants as one of its richest resources. Coursework often places you in teams whose members must rely on individual contribution for success. The challenge lies in harnessing the power of this diversity, and the outcome can be life changing. Challenges inside and outside the classroom encourage the quiet to be outspoken, the aggressive to be encouraging, the vocal to listen. Together, students learn to exploit their team strengths and develop the skills that might work against them if they do not. Profile of Class of 2005 Average Age Age range at time of admission Percentage of female students Percentage of international students Average years of work experience Average GMAT score 28 23-44 39% 66% 6 575 As many as twelve countries have been represented in a UNB Saint John MBA graduating class. Countries of origin for our graduates number twenty-five to date, and the list is growing. 6 graduate employment Students leaving the program often secure employment in Canada or return home with a powerful background in business education and overseas experience. After eight years I do still remember the graduation day; a great feeling of accomplishment. Pride in what has been achieved and the people with whom I had the chance to work. It took me back to those days when I had been an undergraduate student in Minsk, young and full of energy. Coming back to work after my MBA, I did not really think that I would be able to use everything I had learned. Surprisingly, I did and I still do now. It was not a single subject or a single instructor who inspired us – a group of students. It was an entire process designed in a way that you learn something from each course, each teacher, and each colleague; and it eventually helps you to change yourself to better deal with others and set up clear priorities for your professional and personal life. Dimitry Ditchkovsky, MBA 1998, CEO Milavitsa Company, Minsk, Belarus www.milavitsa.com Employment Statistics An MBA is an investment in the future, one of the most valuable tools in our graduates’ career kits. Employment Statistics from UNB Saint John MBA Alumni Survey Summer 2004 (full-time students only). 38% employed in IT and Telecommunications related area 83% in a leadership position including 24% Director to CEO and 33% at manager-level 32% increase in salary after graduation 3.3 months to find a job after graduation 57% changed careers after MBA 7 international business China and India possess the weight and dynamism to transform the 21st-century global economy… Never has the world seen the simultaneous, sustained takeoffs of two nations that together account for one-third of the planet’s population. For the past two decades, China has been growing at an astounding 9.5% a year, and India by 6%. Given their young populations, high savings, and the sheer amount of catching up they still have to do, most economists figure China and India possess the fundamentals to keep growing in the 7%-to-8% range for decades… Barring cataclysm, within three decades India should have vaulted over Germany as the world’s third-biggest economy. By mid-century, China should have overtaken the U.S. as No. 1. By then, China and India could account for half of global output. From “A New World Economy” www.businessweek.com. The UNB Saint John MBA partners with learning institutions in China, France and India to ensure firsthand exposure to world trading blocks. Seize a world of business opportunity! Students in the International Business Stream may undertake European studies in France, or Asian studies in India or China. If you choose NAFTA as a stream of study, you will stay at UNB Saint John. The international experience is taken out of the textbook and the case manual and is lived every day by our IB students. You will learn about business in Asia, Europe and North America while living in the marketplace. This unique opportunity is made available at little or no additional cost to you. Fees for education abroad are paid through student tuition at UNB Saint John, and a travel allowance is provided as well. You will only be required to cover your living expenses, as you would if you were taking courses on the UNB Saint John campus. IB students opt for two of the three regions. Our partner institutions are the Burgundy School of Business in France, the Birla Institute of Technology in India and Shanghai University in China. You begin to specialize in your chosen academic stream in Module Three. In January 1994, Canada, the United States and Mexico launched the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and formed the world's largest free trade area. NAFTA and other trading blocks are an essential facet of the global trading system. The whole point of such trading blocks is to gain access to larger markets without having to face “unfair” competition from countries that may engage in business or economic practices that are at odds with those of the domestic economy. Anyone wishing to trade with another country, specifically one outside their own trading block must have a strong understanding of local business practice and the specific trading agreements that country already has with other countries. Dr. Jason Childs, PhD, Economist, UNB Saint John 8 § § § § § § § § § § MODULE Three (9 weeks, Spring) • • • SME Entrepreneurship & New Venture Management Information Systems, plus IB STREAM students take: x International Trade Management x International Financial Management x Transnational Management Business in the European Union Recently enlarged to 25 Member States, the EU is the 2nd major world economy after the United States, a key market for international companies with 450 million consumers and an active player on the global stage: of the world’s 100 largest companies, 32 are from the EU, as are 39 of the world’s 100 largest commercial banks. Moreover, the EU is the #1 economic partner of the United States and ranks 2nd for Canada, only after the US. However, unlike the United States or Canada, the European Union is not a single consistent entity but a set of 25 countries with different populations, economic or social structures as well as historical and cultural backgrounds, all committed to further economic integration by delegating some of their sovereignty to a set of supranational institutions. Understanding the functioning of European institutions, national differences among EU Member States and how the European integration process impacts national identities is crucial to successful business in and with the European Union. In that respect, understanding Europe provides students with a unique exposure/experience to business in an environment that can then be transferred to other regions of the world. Jean-Guillaume Ditter, BA Economics (UPMF), Diploma of Economics (Kent, ERASMUS Programme), DEA European Studies (UPMF, CUREI), PhD International and European Economics (UPMF, CUREI) Management Professor, Burgundy School of Business Saiful Huq, Finance and Economics. MA, PhD (Boston) Before joining UNBSJ, Dr. Huq taught at several universities in the US and Canada. He also worked for the United Nations Commission for Asia and the Pacific and for the World Bank, FAO, the World Resources Institute and the Asian Centre at Boston University. His research and teaching focus is on the theory of finance, investment and security analysis, derivatives and international financial management. MODULE Four (10 weeks, Summer) IB Stream students choose to study either the NAFTA Trade Block at UNB Saint John or the Asian Trade Region at the Birla Institute of Technology in India or Shanghai University in China. Sample Course Description MBA 7407 International Finance and Trade in NAFTA Environment The business world is clustered by a variety of trade agreements. A focus on NAFTA serves as a forum for analysis of the impact that this trade agreement has on business transactions. The purpose of MBA 7407 is to explain how analysis of economic policy in finance and trade shaped by NAFTA can help us to understand the economic opportunities and challenges business faces dealing within this trade association, as well as between NAFTA and other trade agreements. After taking the course, students should understand the risks associated with maintaining cross-border capital flows to finance international trade. Please note that the most current information on our program and course offerings is available on our website: www.unbsj.ca/mba MODULE Five (10 weeks, Fall) IB Stream students choose to study either the NAFTA Trade Region at UNB Saint John or the European Union in France. IB Stream students will also complete an International Business Plan as their final integrative project. Courses offered in each trading region will concentrate on the following five areas: • Business Environment • Comparative International Marketing • International Finance and Trade • Comparative Consumer Behaviour • Comparative Human Resources Management 9 innovation and technology management (ITM) Innovation and Technology Management (ITM) is a recognized business discipline and body of knowledge about how to compete on the basis of science, technology, and knowledge. Graduate business education in innovation and technology management is about bringing together business and technology to produce innovation (the process of creating and bringing to market new products or services). The advantage of graduate business education in ITM is that it provides a strong foundation for creating value from new technology and technological change. Firms that choose to compete based on innovation need business people who can manage and lead the innovation process within the firm. § § § § § § § § § § MODULE Three (9 weeks, Spring) • • SME Entrepreneurship & New Venture Management Information Systems, plus ITM STREAM students take: x Management of Innovations x Commercialization of New Products & Services x Strategic Management of Technology and Innovations Start a business! The ITM Option gives you an opportunity to play a business role in an incubating business that exploits new technology or applies existing technology in a new way. You will experience ground-level excitement in a fledgling enterprise. You begin to specialize in your chosen academic stream in Module Three. MODULE IV (10 weeks, Summer) ITM Stream students choose a Business Role in an Enterprise Incubator or established IT firm MODULE V (10 weeks, Fall) ITM Stream students select 5 of 7 electives in Management of Innovation and Technology: Competitive Technology Intelligence Logistics and Supply Chain Management x Business-to-Business Marketing x Management of Strategic Alliances and Networks x Current Topics in Technology Management x Current Topics in Government and Business x From New Venture to Sustainable Business x x ITM Stream students will also complete a New Venture Business Plan as their final integrative project. 10 Sample Course Descriptions MBA 7168 From New Venture to Sustainable Business The purpose of MBA 7168 is to explore the many dimensions of new venture creation and growth and to foster innovation and new business formation in independent and corporate settings. The course goes beyond the initial development of a business and focuses on implementation of business start-ups. How do you actually put your business plan into action to launch a firm? How then do you grow a young company? The class draws from management theory on venture initiation and managing change and growth. Dan Doiron, Innovation and Management of Technology BScEE (UNB Fredericton), MSC Management of Technology (Sloan School of Business, MIT) Prof. Doiron’s research interests include following Utterback’s and Christensen’s research in industry wide innovation patterns. Prior to joining UNB Saint John, Dan started up two hi-tech companies, one a software product company in the telecommunications field, the other being a data network services company in Northern New England. MBA 7353 Current Topics in Technology Management MBA 7353 examines current practices and issues in the strategic management of technology. Various models of managing the technology function within a broad organizational context will be examined in seminar format in the class as well as in the field. To provide for the most updated approach to technology management, leaders from industry and government will be invited to the class, and current regulatory and practical issues discussed. Anu Gupta,Telecommunications and Information Technology B.Eng (Queen’s), MBA (Moncton) Prof. Gupta is the founder of Eclipse Innovations, a premier IT Training Company. He has been teaching at UNB Saint John since 1998 in the areas of IT, IS, Telecommunications, and e-business. Currently with Aliant as the Manager of Technical Solutions, he develops Managed Networks based solutions for enterprise customers. Being one of Canada’s first e-business MBA programs, the UNB Saint John MBA has developed a strong foundation in technology management. I have taught in the program for over five years and believe there are several distinct advantages to the UNBSJ MBA program. First, as the IT industry changes at a rapid pace the program stays current by leveraging its strong ties to the business community. For instance, the program utilizes industry professionals to provide a ‘real world’ environment. Secondly, the students significantly benefit from the high level of interaction between the program and the business community through internships, career development and mentorship. Finally, I have seen the program attract top IT talent. The caliber of students has raised the knowledge level of the entire class. Please note that the most current information on our program and course offerings is available on our website: www.unbsj.ca/mba 11 special features Students come to UNB Saint John for their MBA because of our strong background in offering international business and technology management education. You will be happy that you have come due to our low professor to student ratio (2:1), our individualized professional development program, and our partnerships with the business community. UNB Saint John’s Faculty of Business and its MBA team have built a network of private sector and research relationships upon which we draw to broaden your network of contacts in business and industry. In addition to the MBA Faculty, classes are led by visiting scholars and members of the private sector. Full-time students undertake coursework with local business people as fellow students completing MBAs part time. Workshops, seminars, a mentorship program, panel discussions and corporate tours take place throughout the year to introduce you to leaders in industries that include manufacturing, communications and information technology, food processing and service. Dinners and mixers are arranged to allow you and local business leaders to meet one another, share ideas and celebrate one another’s achievements. Students who come to the MBA Program at UNB Saint John have a unique opportunity to study with faculty that are world experts in their field yet also to have the experience of being on a firstname basis with all faculty and staff. With a 2:1 student to professor ratio, your professors will always remember your name. § § § § § § § § § § Why the UNB Saint John MBA is best for YOU Critical to the success of graduates is a program of individual development that takes place alongside foundation courses. You will engage in workshops and mentoring that require you to develop the acute sense of self-awareness demanded of entrepreneurs in international and start-up settings. You will learn not only to make decisions but also to consider how your behaviour influences your success. Full-time MBA students have the advantage of an ongoing professional development program designed to enhance your ability to work both as individuals and within a team environment by developing strong computer, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills. A full-time professional development consultant works closely with you to maximize your personal effectiveness within an organization. The program also develops goal setting, project management, and job readiness skills. The Program begins with an Orientation that helps you assess your strengths, to be aware of the soundness of the match between your values, beliefs and behaviours, and your career goals. The week also focuses on helping you build the necessary skills to be successful in the MBA classroom including team building and leadership development. For those of you who have not been in the classroom for a while, do not worry – we will give you a refresher on economics, statistics and accounting. Subsequent workshops and mentoring are more tailored to your individual needs and involve learning how to use personal strengths to meet challenges within the Program and in the workplace. Career Training Week is an annual weeklong professional development initiative focused on communication, networking, career planning, personal marketing and job search as well as evaluation skill sets. Full-time students and industry experts are brought together to engage in informal intimate discussions 12 about current and future situations in their business fields. All of this provides not only insight into business and industry but provides valuable connections with the business community, while allowing you to tackle issues such as effective management practices, and examination of issues from economic, historical, legal and cultural perspectives. Training week emphasizes the development of a competitive advantage for a successful re-entry into the business world. Integrated Learning Experiences step outside the traditional classroom setting to help you address critical management issues and develop vital managerial skills. This skill development centres on the preparation of a business plan within your area of specialization. Students are supported by workshops that focus on presentation skills, writing, and business plan development. One of the UNB Saint John MBA’s most powerful tools is a Mentorship Program in which senior executives are matched with students from the program. This program provides you with that much-needed personal one-on-one link with the business community. Mentors are drawn from the ranks of Vice Presidents, CEOs and mid-level managers and meet for a minimum of three hours per month with you providing advice on your job hunt, taking you to corporate meetings and community business functions, or meeting for coffee at the Saint John City Market or a beverage at The Saint John Ale House, two of Saint John’s most famous impromptu networking venues. Functions are formally arranged with mentors during the year, but students are graciously encouraged by their mentors to contact them informally to talk about career paths, expectations and experiences. Mentors have even invited students home for meals to meet their families, or even to spend the weekend at their cottage. It has been a powerful experience for me personally to begin to understand the tremendous value opportunity the international students afford Saint John in building and broadening our cultural experience. From a professional perspective this program has shown first hand the caliber of the MBA graduates, their competencies, commitment and value systems. This program offers a business leader a very different understanding of the cultural aspects of business integration; that of the international MBA‘s perspective. Roxanne Fairweather Vice president and COO of Innovatia, an Aliant company UNB Saint John MBA Student Mentor My mentor is in a professional field that I want to enter in my future career. She has brought to me a wide range of life experience. Roxanne listened to the description of my background and has become a wonderful source of guidance. This mentorship program has been, and will continue to be, a great gift to me. Carinna Lin, MBA Candidate 2005 13 options General Management MBA General Management gives you a firm grounding in business essentials that will allow you to enter any organization with confidence in your abilities. GM students select IB or ITM courses as electives to better understand their competitive significance. You will receive 18 weeks of instruction before starting in your stream of focus in International Business or Innovation and Technology Management. Consequently, you will have time to make well-informed decisions before committing to a career path. If you are following the General Management stream, your study path is as follows: MODULE Five (10 weeks, Fall) You choose 5 courses according to your specific interests from the NAFTA stream and/or ITM stream, or you may select to study one of the trade regions in Canada or France. (GM students may take one of NAFTA, the EU or the Asian trade regions). General Management students will also complete either a New Venture Business Plan or an International Business Plan as their final integrative project. Internship After Module Five, you may choose to graduate in October or take an optional 3-month internship with a company. The MBA Team will arrange internships in the industry and functional area of your preference. Past internships have been throughout Canada. It is also possible to arrange internships in other areas of the world due to our strong network of international partners. § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § MODULE Three (9 weeks, spring) • • • SME Entrepreneurship & New Venture Management Information Systems, plus You choose 3 courses according to your specific interests from the IB and ITM core specializations § § MODULE Four (10 weeks, summer) General Management students have the option of taking a business role in the Enterprise Incubator, you may choose to work in the industry and functional area of your choice or you may select to study one of the trade regions in Canada, India or China. 14 Jesse came to us as an MBA candidate for a 10-week work term. During the first week, he demonstrated a very strong academic knowledge of the marketing discipline, but more important was his ability to translate that knowledge into real marketing issues and challenges that faced our company. Jesse was able to have an immediate positive impact within our team. We initially extended his term by 4 weeks, however turned that extension into a full time position as a Marketing Specialist. Rick MacPhee, VP Marketing Anyware Group Part-time Study As with the General Management option, part-time students may compose a program that suits their career needs. Both the IB and ITM stream are open to part-time students. In the ITM stream, the Incubator experience will be replaced by a project or credit may be given for ITM related work experience. IB Students will need to do at least one overseas study term. Research The research option allows you to conduct research exploring the most recent challenges in business through literature reviews and primary research. After completing the 12 foundation courses, students taking the research option will choose courses relevant to their area of focus and complete a thesis under the guidance of their faculty supervisor. This MBA program has given me a great experience in terms of both academic study and a real work term. Deep communication with professors, influential guest speakers, a diversified cultural atmosphere, and professional development training has prepared me quite well for global competition. In addition, the internship experience has helped me to adapt to the community and learn about North American business to a great extent. Jesse Ma, MBA Candidate 2005 You will receive guidance and advice from faculty in choosing the options that suit you best. MBA staff can help build realistic expectations of the experiences to be had in each option. By year’s end, you will emerge from the Program equipped to pursue your own objectives without the limitations of a one-sizefits-all educational experience. 15 what we require from you • A CGPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.3 scale) or “high B” standing in a Canadian 4-year bachelor degree or equivalent • Minimum GMAT of 550 • For international students - TOEFL score of 580 (213 computer-based); TWE of 4.5 • 3 years’ experience on resume • A personal statement on why you wish to study your MBA • 3 letters of recommendation • $100.00 application fee • Apply by 31 May to be eligible for bursaries. The top 3 most qualified candidates will receive substantial bursaries. Check website for details: www.unbsj.ca/mba 1 USD = 0.83 CAD 1 EUR = 0.67 CAD 1 GBP = 0.46 CAD 1 INR = 35.985 CAD 1 CNY = 6.71 CAD 1 BRL = 1.94 CAD 1 MXN = 8.78 CAD 1 EGP = 4.78 CAD 1 TRY = 1.135 CAD 1 AED = 3.04 CAD August 2005 Total Cost of Program Comparison (in Canadian dollars) Program Costs ($CDN) Tuition* Residence and Meals** General Living Expenses Student Fees Health Insurance Books Total Cost $28,000 $6060 – 6810 $ 3000 and up $400 – 600 $800 - 900 $2,500 $40,760 – 41,810 * Covers tuition at UNBSJ and at partnering institutions in Europe and Asia as well as a travel allowance and incubator fee. Also covers all professional development activities and networking events. ** Apartments near campus average $450 for a one-bedroom and $550600 for a two bedroom. The cost of living in Saint John is the lowest of all cities in Canada. s UNBSJ MBA s #1 ranked Canadian two-year MBA program s #1 ranked Canadian one-year MBA program 16 our team Working closely with students is a dedicated team of professionals Staff Dawn O'Dell Admissions Office dodell@unbsj.ca Shelley Rinehart, BA, MBA (UNB), PhD (Oklahoma) Dean of Business rinehart@unbsj.ca Michelle Scott, BComm (Alberta), MBA (Richard Ivey) Professional Development Consultant mscott@unbsj.ca Henryk Sterniczuk, PhD (Polish Academy of Science, Warsaw) Director of MBA Program sternicz@unbsj.ca Jack (John)Terhune, BSc Agr., MSc (Guelph), Lic. Scient./PhD (Aarhus) Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, UNB Saint John terhune@unbsj.ca Faculty Keith Dewar, BES, BEd (Lakehead), MA (Carleton), PhD (Waterloo), Ontario Diploma in Horticulture (Guelph) Hospitality and Tourism kdewar@unbsj.ca Greg Fleet, BA, MA, PhD (Western Ontario) Nortel Professorship in Electronic Business and Commerce fleet@unbsj.ca Jeff Frooman, BS, BA (Illinois, Urbana), MBA (Michigan, Ann Arbor), PhD (Pittsburgh) Management frooman@unbsj.ca Regena Farnsworth, BA Economics and Business Administration (Chapman), MBA (Texas, Arlington), PhD (Texas A&M) Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management rfarnswo@unbsj.ca Beth Gilbert, PhD (Toronto) Organizational Behaviour and Management, and People and Leadership gilbert@unbsj.ca Roderick Hill, PhD (Western Ontario) Economics rhill@unbsj.ca Saiful Huq, MA, PhD (Boston University) Finance and Economics huq@unbsj.ca Cathie Hurley, BBA (UNB Fredericton), MBA (UNB Saint John), CA Accounting churley@unbsj.ca Lee Jolliffe, BA (Wilfred Laurier), MA (Toronto), PhD (Leicester) Hospitality and Tourism Director, International Liaison Office, UNB Saint John ljolliff@unbsj.ca Muhammed Kabir, BA, MA (Dhaka), PhD (McMaster) Economics Associate VP, UNB Saint John kabir@unbsj.ca 17 Faculty, continued Marty López, BScEE, MBA (Philippines), PhD (Stanford) Operations and Information Management lopez@unbsj.ca Morris Mendelson, MSc (Saint Mary's), PhD (Queen's) Management mmendels@unbsj.ca Rob Moir, BA, BSc, MA, PhD (McMaster) Economics rmoir@unbsj.ca Neil Ridler, BA (Oxford), MA, PhD (Simon Fraser) Economics ridler@unbsj.ca Shelley Rinehart, BA, MBA (UNB Fredericton), PhD (Oklahoma) Marketing and E-Commerce Dean, Faculty of Business, UNB Saint John rinehart@unbsj.ca Ebrahim Roumi, BS (Arya-Mehr), MAS, PhD (Waterloo) Operations and Information Management eroumi@unbsj.ca Donna Sears, BA, MBA (UNB Saint John), PhD Candidate (McGill) Marketing dsears@unbsj.ca Henryk Sterniczuk, PhD (Polish Academy of Science, Warsaw) Transnational Management and International Business Director, MBA Program, UNB Saint John sternicz@unbsj.ca Term and Adjunct Faculty Terrance Cormier, MSC (Portsmouth) Marketing and E-Commerce Consultant, Deloitte and Touche Liara Covert, BA (McGill), MA (Sorbonne), PhD (CEDS-EIHI), suma cum laude Professional Diploma in International Law (Oxford) International Business and Marketing Harry Crossley, BEng (Daltech), BSc (Dalhousie), PMP (PMI) Operations and Information Management Manager, Project Management Office, Aliant, Inc. Charles Davis, BA, MA, PhD (Montreal) Innovation Management, Electronic Business, and Management of Information Technologies Daniel Doiron, BScEE (UNB Fredericton), MSC MOT (Sloan, MIT) Innovation and Management of Technology ddoiron1@unbsj.ca David Elias, BSc Pharm, MD (Dal) E-Health Anu Gupta, BEng (Queen's), MBA (Moncton) Telecommunications and Information Technology Manager of Technical Solutions at Aliant, Inc. Linda Hansen, BA (UNB Fredericton), MLS (SUNY, Albany) Electronic Commerce Electronic Services Librarian, UNB Saint John lhansen@unbsj.ca Verlé Harrop, BSC (Toronto), SMArchS, PhD (MIT) Group Leader, E-Health NRC Institute for Information Technology Wenmei Li, BEng (Tongji), DBS & MBS (Massey) Kerry McLellan, BBA (UNB Saint John), MBA, PhD (Richard Ivey) Electronic Commerce CEO, Kinek Technologies, Inc. Francisco Moro, BS (Rio Grande do Sul), MEng, DREng (Santa Catarina), PhD (Wisconsin, Madison) Management Information Systems Paul O’Hara, BA, MA (UNB Fredericton) Government and Business Partner, Mariner Partners Laurel Reid, BBA (UNB Saint John), MBA, PhD (Richard Ivey) Parks Recreation and Tourism Management Sharon Scholten, CMA Controller, GL and Stat Entity Reporting Accounting Irving Oil Limited Conor Vibert, BComm (McGill), MBA (Concordia), PhD (Alberta) Business and Corporate Strategy, Organizational Theory 18 our academic partners Ultimately, the UNB Saint John home spans the globe. Trusted relationships in China, France and India make our MBA one of the richest experiences available in international graduate business education. Burgundy School of Business Founded in 1900, Burgundy School of Business is one of the most selective management schools in France, dispensing officially accredited teaching of the very highest level. The School opens the way forward to the very latest innovations in the field of corporate management. Ideally situated in the heart of Europe, within easy reach of the major capitals, Burgundy School of Business embodies a longstanding tradition of international exchanges. It opens the door to new cultures and to the innovative, alternative and profoundly human European way of thinking. http://www.bsbu.com/ Birla Institute of Technology The Department of Management was founded in 1979 to impart holistic management education to potential young managers. Special emphasis remains on nurturing personal integrity and social responsibility. It is committed to triggering scholars to become managers, leaders, innovators, challengers and continuous learners. The MBA curriculum has been carefully designed to balance theory with practice as one of the most important developmental activities of the department. http://www.bitmesra.ac.in Shanghai University In September 2003, China’s Ministry of Education approved Shanghai University to award the MBA degree. The MBA and Management Education Center of Shanghai University (GLMBA) devotes considerable resources to its MBA and management education. GLMBA has partnerships with several universities in Europe, North America, Australia and Asia, including the Burgundy School of Business. The GLMBA program includes not only Business Skills courses, but also courses in Personal Skills and Career Skills. Business Skills courses are delivered in English under the partnership of Global Adjunct Faculty over the world and Local Faculty in China. Faculty have been drawn from top educational institutions throughout the world. http://www.glmba.com/e Burgundy School of Business 19 our corporate partners The following organizations are key corporate partners for the MBA Program. These companies consistently hire our interns and our graduates, provide guest speakers for courses and seminars, and give their employees time to teach courses in the program. Aliant From its home base in Atlantic Canada, Aliant delivers a wide variety of innovative and traditional communications services, including local and long distance telephony, wireless, Internet, e-commerce, interactive multimedia, data and managed network services to more than two million consumers and over 80,000 enterprises. http://www.aliant.ca In today’s environment, innovation and technology not only drive our business world, but also our personal lives. Through innovation and technology, we have put man on the moon, developed life-saving diagnostic and treatment instruments in the medical field, and are able to communicate with anyone, anytime, anywhere. Education – and knowledge – are the keys to a successful tomorrow. At Aliant, one of our core corporate values is “knowledge building” and I am extremely pleased that UNBSJ is playing a critical role in that knowledge building through their MBA Program in Innovation and Technology Management. Jay Forbes, CEO, Aliant Inc. AnyWare Group Inc. AnyWare Group Inc. is a fast growing, dynamic international Information and Communication Technology company providing services to customers in Canada, US, and around the world. AnyWare Group’s flagship Role Oriented Access Management System (ROAM) service offering provides a secure remote access infrastructure solution built on industry leading security technologies. ROAM enables users to access information systems from anywhere, with any device. ROAM increases productivity and mobility, and helps organizations be more efficient and lower operation costs. AnyWare Group’s vision is to help customers achieve a more flexible, secure and efficient work environment while allowing users to access their information systems securely and easily from anywhere around the world. http://www.anywaregroup.com 20 Innovatia Innovatia delivers flexible Knowledge Services for telecommunications, IT and enterprise companies. Their product portfolio is complete, ranging from eLearning, Technical Documentation, and TeleWeb Service to emerging solutions like TeleWeb Sales. http://www.innovatia.net Bin provided solid research and market development expertise to our project team. He demonstrated his commitment to Innovatia’s success and the high quality of UNBSJ MBA students. Terry Conrod, Director of Strategic Investments and Planning, Innovatia In addition to giving me an opportunity to work in a Canadian company for a 10-week internship, in this program I improved my business analysis, research and learning skills. I have done many case studies, along with participating in class discussions, presentations, group work, and simulations that have all helped me build a new concept of business management. Although I had several years of management experience when I entered the program, this MBA has provided me with a solid foundation knowledge of management in all areas. As well, we received professional development training from the first day. Now, in addition to developing my team and leadership skills, I know how to write a good resume and do well in interview. Bin Sheng, MBA Candidate, 2005 Irving Oil Limited Founded in 1924, Irving Oil is the regional energy processing, transporting, and marketing company focusing on customer service and supply chain management. Irving Oil’s 280,000 barrel per day refinery is predominantly an export refinery, and accounts for 50 per cent of Canada’s total petroleum product exports. The company serves customers in Eastern Canada, Quebec, and New England with a range of finished energy products, including gasoline, diesel, home heating fuel, jet fuel and complementary products and services. The company’s network of Bluecanoe and Mainway convenience stores throughout Eastern Canada and New England offer customers a wide variety of products and services, including grocery and snack items, bakeries, and convenience items, in addition to fuel. In 2003, Irving Oil became the first oil company to win a USEPA Clean Air Excellence award for its low sulphur gasoline. http://www.irvingoil.com Mariner Partners Mariner Partners, Inc. of Saint John is a professional consulting organization renowned globally for its depth of knowledge and quality of service. Mariner has over 40 multi - skilled associate partners with expertise in technology deployment, business transformation, business development, operational support systems, process development and automation, ICT architecture, ICT billing systems, project management, government and regulatory affairs. In May 2005, the company’s CEO, Gerry Pond, was recognized as a top 50 CEO in Atlantic Canada. http://www.marinerpartners.com propelsj propelsj is the industry group formed to grow the number of ICT (Information, Communication and Technology) firms in Saint John. The organization’s goal is to create 32 new ICT companies in 36 months. To assist them in this goal, the MBA Program partnered with propelsj, forming the propelsj MBA Consulting Group. This group performed a DNA study for the ICT ecosystem, providing recommendations to propelsj on their future direction. This is a relationship that will be prove to be mutually beneficial for many years to come. http://www.propelsj.com J.D. Irving, Limited J.D. Irving, Limited is a family owned business with over 120 years of service to a diverse customer base. Based in Saint John, New Brunswick the company is involved in the transportation, forest products, industrial marine, food processing and retail sectors. The company has been internationally honoured for its environmental efforts in the areas of research, conservation and pollution prevention. http://www.jdirving.com 22 Royal Bank of Canada Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is Canada’s largest bank as measured by assets and market capitalization and one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. Employing over 60,000 people, they serve more than 12 million personal, business and public sector clients through offices in North America, and some 30 countries around the world. http://www.royalbank.com The UNBSJ MBA has equipped me to further my career interests. On a personal level, the program has exposed me to a completely new culture and I have made lifetime friends in Saint John. My remuneration has grown significantly and going forward, I expect to continue the momentum. Finally, the complexity/level of my job has increased and the program has provided me with an apt launch pad for further career advancement. Dilip Sharma, MBA 2002 Hiring individuals from MBA programs is an important element of RBC's commitment to a diverse workforce. We've been very pleased with the calibre of UNB Saint John MBA graduates who have joined our team. They bring attitudes, experience and communication skills which enable them to be successful. Their education and experiences also provide them the ability to build and maintain strong client and colleague relationships. Mike Belliveau, Manager RBC King Street, Saint John, NB Scotiabank Scotiabank is one of North America’s leading financial institutions and Canada’s most international bank. Scotiabank provides a broad range of retail, commercial, corporate, investment and international banking services to millions of customers around the globe. Through branches and offices in some 50 countries, the 48,000 employees of the Scotiabank Group and its affiliates deliver unparalleled service. Recently, Scotiabank donated one of their downtown buildings to UNB Saint John. http://www.scotiabank.com Dilip Sharma, Mike Belliveau and Ellen De Kruyff of RBC 23 our campus UNB Saint John’s 252-acre woodland campus overlooks the beautiful Kennebecasis River and plays host to over 3,000 students. The MBA has historically held enrolment to about forty full-time students. As a result, you will have ample access to University and private sector resources. The Ward Chipman Library and computer labs will be integral to being successful in MBA studies. In addition to the collection in the library, you have access to over 10,000 academic journals. The library can also be accessed online off-campus or in any one of our six state of the art computer labs equipped with laser printers and scanners, or the laptop program operated in the wireless environment of the library. You will also be given your own storage space on our network servers for personal web pages and email. The Jeux Canada Games Stadium features a 400-metre track and a grass field used for varsity and intramural soccer, and other sports like flag football and cricket. The G. Forbes Elliott Athletics Centre features a fitness room with aerobic and weight training equipment and a table tennis room with five tables. The gymnasium has an indoor track and a variety of courts that allow users to play everything from soccer and basketball to volleyball and tennis or badminton, all at the same time. Several recreation opportunities are available to all UNBSJ students, faculty and staff, including soccer (indoor and outdoor), basketball, table tennis, badminton, cricket, special events, and various fitness classes led by certified instructors. Student Services provides you with assistance in personal and career counselling, employment services, financial aid and scholarship advising, developing study skills, and also provides services for students with disabilities, a math centre and a writing centre. In addition, from our on-campus residences to apartments in beautiful Uptown Saint John to boarding with a family, there are housing options to fit every student’s taste, style, and budget. Canada New Brunswick Saint John 24 our community The industry centre of Saint John, New Brunswick supports a population of 135,000 in Canada’s most welcoming region, the Maritimes. Long familiar to immigrants, students and tourists the world over, Saint John has opened its arms to recent growth in its international population. Greater Saint John- A Better Place to Live The Saint John area is one of rich history built on immigration and entrepreneurship. Saint John, offering one of the largest bilingual workforces in the province and one of Canada’s fastest growing and most vibrant French communities, has been named Canada’s “Most Beautiful City” three years running by Communities in Bloom. Nestled between the Saint John and Kennebecasis River Systems, two of North America’s most beautiful and unspoiled inland waterways, and bordering the Bay of Fundy, the city offers a spectacular waterfront area boasting some of the most amazing marine wonders of the world. The distinct flavour of Saint John’s culture is evident in its uptown streetscapes, where you can enjoy live theatre and art galleries, shop in boutiques or stroll through a world of heritage, fine arts, natural science, museums and architectural splendour. With the lowest documented cost of living in Canada (Runzheimer Canada), high levels of community involvement, and a people who are driven to lead industry in all that they do, Saint John continues to put itself in a league of its own. A World of Greater Opportunity Offering the most sophisticated and community accessible multimedia networks in the world, as well as a growing number of national and international companies making their homes in the area, it stands only to reason that the Saint John area would be home to one of the most highly skilled workforces in the country. Thus, making this “big city with a small town feel” the leading centre for innovation and high-tech excellence and the industrial heart of Atlantic Canada - a truly diversified economy with momentum and potential for growth. Saint John also offers a host of opportunities for small business owners. Organizations such as Enterprise Saint John help to strengthen and diversify business in the area, attract new companies and investors from outside of the region, and act as an advocate for the business interests in the community. Enterprise Saint John is dedicated to providing business solutions and accommodating all of the needs of new and already established businesses in the region. Text on this page provided by Enterprise Saint John, www.enterprisesj.com 25 The Master of Business Administration at the University of New Brunswick Saint John Ellen De Kruyff, MBA 2001 To learn more about our program, visit our website: www.unbsj.ca/mba All inquiries should be directed to: MBA Admission University of New Brunswick Saint John PO Box 5050 100 Tucker Park Road Saint John, New Brunswick Canada E2L 4L5 Phone: 1 506 648 5746 Toll free in North America: 1 800 50 UNBSJ Fax: 1 506 648 5574 Email: mba@unbsj.ca Photography by: Mark Hemmings Photography Rod Stears Freelance Photography Ltd. New Brunswick Institute of Chartered Accountants Burgundy School of Business Aliant, Inc. Enterprise Saint John