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S p e c i a l F e a t u r e M B A / E X E C U T I V E E D U C A T I O N more than fifty programs uniquely tailored to meet business needs and goals. Immersive Programs for Senior Leaders Six-day in-residence programs are a popular choice among progressive business leaders. UBC Sauder Executive Education Certificates UBC Sauder Executive Education certificates are a formal recognition of achievement and commitment to continuous learning. Custom Programs for Organizations Senior faculty help to define organizational goals and objectives, then work with to develop a tailor-made educational solution. The 16-month, full-time MBA program at UBC Sauder's Robert H. Lee Graduate School equips students with the deep organizational knowledge and strategic skills needed to lead organizations and launch new ones. The only program in Western Canada to be ranked among the top 100 MBAs in the world by the Financial Times, the UBC MBA is a jumping off point for game-changing careers domestically and around the world. In fact, the Financial Times ranks the program among the top five in North America for the international mobility of its graduates. Small class sizes and career mentorship from day one allow students to concentrate their sights on where they want to be in the future, and to receive the dedicated support they need to get there. With students earning an average of $120,000 a year three years after graduation, the return on the investment is substantial. "We are dedicated to the success of our students both while they are with us and after they enter the working world," says Liz Starbuck Greer, assistant dean of UBC Sauder's Robert H. Lee Graduate School. "The program offers a very personalized experience. Our professors and staff work closely with students to create an individualized roadmap toward their goals, and after graduation our career centre continues to give them the support they need to thrive." But beyond career gain, the program provides students with a transformational experience that opens them up to the global nature of business. The only Canadian MBA with a mandatory Global Immersion Experience, the program takes candidates to destinations like England, Chile, Japan and India to consult on the unique business problems with international organizations. Along with its global outlook, Starbuck Greer say a spirit of innovation lies at the heart of the MBA—from teaching that leverages technology and teamwork to the career aspirations of students with their sights set on the bourgeoning tech sector in Vancouver and beyond. The program is gaining a global reputation as a destination for those with an entrepreneurial mindset. With a specialization that allows students to focus on business innovation and the chance to dedicate time to a start-up, it can be a launch pad for venture creation. "We have invested considerably in building a community around innovation and entrepreneurship," says Starbuck Greer. "Our graduates are extremely