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Embarking on a Full-Time MBA Journey After Years in the Workplace

  • January 26, 2024

As someone who has been working full time over the past seven years, I found it difficult to imagine myself out of work and just dedicating my time to studying. But I always wanted to have an international experience that could help me improve my professional skills and to promote my growth both personally and professionally.

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Highlights from the 2023 BC MBA Games

  • January 23, 2024

The December 2023 BC MBA Games has been a highlight of my MBA journey so far for several reasons.

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An Interview with Yajing (ChiChi) Wang: Social Enterprises, Business Philosophy, and More

  • January 19, 2024

Yajing (ChiChi) Wang is a passionate and accomplished social entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of Sageus Collective. She was awarded the 2022 Business in Vancouver (BIV) Forty Under[…]

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Running the Marathon of Life: A Comparison between Academia to Vancouver’s 42.2km

  • May 15, 2023

Have you ever run a marathon? If not, it’s perfectly understandable. Marathons are not just a race but a feat of physical endurance, mental resilience, and unyielding determination. A staggering[…]

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Quitting My Job to Pursue the MSc in Finance

  • March 6, 2023

When I got my bachelor’s degree in finance in 2016, I didn’t have a clear career path for myself. Everything I learned from class seemed so remote and all I[…]

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GMAT Prep: Tips for Success

  • February 13, 2023

The submission of a GMAT score is a mandatory requirement for all accredited MBA programs worldwide, including the MBA program at SFU Beedie School of Business. The higher the score,[…]

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Preparing for the MSc in Finance Program

  • January 23, 2023

Pursuing a graduate degree in finance can be a challenging and rewarding experience, but it requires a significant amount of preparation. To succeed in the Master of Science in Finance[…]

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How to Get the Most Out of Your MSc. Finance Journey

  • January 16, 2023

Students attend business schools for various reasons. For me, besides studying, the whole experience is important. So far, in my MSc. Finance journey at Beedie, I have honed my skills[…]

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POV: Relocating to Vancouver for the MBA

  • January 13, 2023

I had my first international experience when I moved from Hong Kong to California around 10 years ago for my undergraduate degree. Upon graduation, I moved to Peru, Chile and[…]

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Representing SFU and Winning the 2022 BC MBA Game Case Competition

  • November 15, 2022

One of the highlights of my MBA experience so far was the opportunity to represent SFU Beedie school of business, participated in the take-home case competition, and won first place[…]

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Orientation Week Through the Lens of a Corporate Leader Returning Back to School

  • September 28, 2022

For the first time in 10 years, I had the opportunity to participate in back-to-school festivities. What I experienced was far beyond what I had imagined! On my first day[…]

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Learning to Lead: My journey in the SFU MBA Program

  • August 22, 2022

In the past week, I participated in the leadership retreat program with some of my FT MBA classmates and mentors. This 3-day trip has been enriching for me. It was[…]

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What Made Pursuing an MBA in the Middle of a Global Pandemic Worth It

  • August 15, 2022

I grew up in a country where most people are wired to believe that pursuing an MBA is a means to professional success, and while I do believe it equips[…]

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How I Got my Dream Job Offer During my MBA Program, and How You Can, Too

  • July 25, 2022

Telling the story of who you are can help employers identify your skills and interests, and make you more authentic. This spring, I got my dream job offer before graduating[…]

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New Product Development Simulation – A Great Learning Experience for Innovative Business Leaders

  • June 29, 2022

June 18, 2022, was a fun and interactive day for future business leaders interested in innovative product development. The session was led by Prof. Simon Ford, Academic Director of Beedie’s[…]

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