International MBA faculty & alumni
The UBC IMBA program has been specially adapted for the China and Asia market and is taught entirely by UBC Sauder School of Business professors, who encourage active learning through lectures, case studies, problem-based learning, and group projects.
Who you'll learn from
UBC IMBA professors are world renowned for their contributions to business theory and practice. Highly respected scholars, they are also outstanding teachers who demonstrate the connections between classroom lessons and real-world business. As winners of numerous teaching awards, faculty members ensure that students benefit from the knowledge, ideas, and experiences gained through their extensive research and outreach efforts.
Faculty
Darren Dahl
Ranked #2 Marketing Researcher in the world
Yanwen Wang
Published in INFORMS Marketing Science; research premier journal
Teaches: Marketing Research
Danielle van Jaarsveld
Award-winning researcher who has published in the Industrial Relations and Journal of Applied Psychology
Teaches: Vancouver Residency
Nagarajan Mahesh
Voted by students as a Top 5 professor in the MBA program
Teaches: Operations & Logistics
Robert Jackes
Contributed to a Literature Review on ProblemBased Learning Applied to Accounting Education
Teaches: Foundations in Accounting I & II
Ron Giammarino
Also the Director, Phillips, Hager & North Centre for Financial Research
Teaches: Introductory Finance
Meet our alumni
Backed by award-winning teaching and cutting edge business research, the UBC IMBA program delivers an exceptional learning experience. In addition we provide personalized career coaching, deep connections with the business community and a powerful global network. The results? Our students move into game-changing careers and go on to make a real difference.
Alumni
Vivian Cao
UBC International MBA
Portland, United States
“It really pushed me to look at the total business as a whole, the big picture and think like a CEO. The professors are top notch with real world business experiences. There are very few part-time programs that can provide such quality education.”
Eric Zhou
UBC International MBA
Grenoble, France (on secondment from Shanghai, China)
“This program offered me not only critical thinking skills but also the best practices to lead cross functionally on a global aspect. I’m grateful for this experience as I work with a global team in my current position.”
Pierre-Etienne Leers
UBC International MBA
Karviná District, Czech Republic
“You grow in the program. Your mind starts changing while understanding how the total picture of a business works. When you learn something new in class on the weekend, you can apply it right away at work.”
Mia Xu
UBC International MBA
Shanghai, China
“The professors in the program are world-class and draw on real-world business examples in the classroom. It has given me the international view and experiences to take the next step in my career.”
Ignacio Tornero
UBC International MBA
Santiago, Chile
“It’s very unique combining top North American education with one of the most dynamic economic centres in Asia. You are definitely more prepared to face challenges, meet people from different industries and understand your client’s needs. I was able to apply those tools into my daily job.”
Helen Ma
UBC International MBA
Shanghai, China
“Because I’m working in a global company, the global mindset is essential for my work on a daily basis. Three months after I finished the program and with the global mindset and skills I’ve gained, I was promoted to head the PMO department.”
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