2011 MBA Games by Taralyn Day
Well it’s official – SFU’s Segal Graduate School of Business will be represented by a team 40-strong at the 2011 National MBA Games in Toronto. The Games take place January[…]
Everything Will Be OK: Dispelling Your MBA Myths By Kathleen Ong
Imagine this: You Got In. Shortly after you receive your acceptance letter, you get to be the guest of honour for one of those fun-filled family celebration dinners, your best[…]
Need a pep talk? Find a friend!
It’s 10 weeks into the school year, and we have five weeks remaining before the much deserved and long-awaited Christmas break. How are the SFU MBA students doing? Some have[…]
From Fast Track to Go-Kart Track by Jocelyn Wong
The go-kart track may or may not be the ideal metaphor for the competitive environment that MBA students exist in – but at the very least it is a terrific[…]
Marketing Assignment Gone Viral! by Michelle Au
As I sit at my desk and procrastinate (again) I often go check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzgzZCKFcm8 One of our assignments for our MBA marketing class was to create a spoof video[…]
The Impact of Getting Involved by Taralyn Day
Part of the value of the MBA program is the opportunity to network and get involved with local organizations. Many of us have found board and committee positions through SFU[…]
How to Save a Few Bucks While Keeping a Social Life! – By Michelle Au
We’re all struggling on a student budget. It’s been a big adjustment for me to go from getting 2 paycheques a month to….nothing. So how can we still enjoy some[…]
“Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme, get on up, it’s bobsled time!” – by Ryan McPhail
At this point I think it’s safe to say that the honeymoon period is over. The first few weeks are done, and with them went the pleasurable experience of meeting[…]
Careers in Finance: 5 Tips for Navigating the Interview Process by Taralyn Day
I recently attended a workshop for MBA and MFRM students interested in finance careers. It was facilitated by the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (bcIMC) and was a great opportunity to hear from industry professionals on the[…]
The MBA Road Less Traveled by Taralyn Day
Let me start off by introducing myself. I’m Taralyn and you’ll probably get to know me a bit better as I navigate my way through the full-time MBA program this[…]
“We’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto” by Ryan McPhail
To be clear, I’ve never actually lived in Kansas, but I did grow up in the Midwestern United States. I was born in Calgary, Alberta and raised in St. Louis,[…]
Application Tips from Current MBA Student Michelle Au
I didn’t really plan on doing an MBA in 2010. I have always wanted to complete a Master’s degree, but I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. One of[…]
Vancouver MBA Research Turning Heads
I recently had the opportunity to add my name as a contributor to an article public in the Wall Street Journal’s Executive Adviser Report, entitled “When People Come and Go“.[…]
Vancouver Celebration of Light: A Big Business
Every year near the end of July, Vancouver experiences a 4-day fireworks spectacle that rivals most international fireworks competitions. Since 1990, the residents of Vancouver and the Metro Vancouver have[…]
Ambush Marketing: Do They Teach This Stuff at Biz School?
We live in a world where organizations pay billions of dollars to have their logo front and centre during the most watched sporting event of all time (The FIFA World[…]