Management Student AssociationBuilding experiences that inspire

Corporate Partnership Program

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OUR MISSION“WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAXIMIZE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND LEARNING POTENTIAL”

The Management Student Association (MSA) is comprised of approximately 850 students enrolled in the Faculty of Management at UBC Okanagan. The MSA acts as the conduit between the management students and the business community. We strive to provide all students with the opportunity to maximize growth, development, and learning potential by providing access to competitions, clubs, conferences, and other social and community events.The MSA Corporate Partnership Program is the link for management students and local businesspersons to meet and achieve individual objectives, which in turn will become mutually ILULÄJPHS�Wide arrays of social, formal, and charitable events staged by the MSA provide a great opportunity for students to learn and network, as well as create a pool of talent from which businesses can advertise and recruit.

Building experiences that inspire

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THANKS TO OUR PAST SPONSORS

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Through the support given by the business community, the MSA is able to provide elevating experiences for the student body.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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A student run initiative, the Management Student Association (MSA) represents over 850 promising leaders of tomorrow that are registered in the Management program at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Within the last eight years, the MSA has grown and exceeded the bar set by our peers and the professionals within the business community, while creating a lasting impression on all our stakeholders.

I am personally thrilled to be able to work with a talented group of Vice Presidents that are driven and dedicated in improving the opportunities offered to the members of the MSA. Having taken a more active role in the student body this year, I have been very impressed by our bright and diverse student body. I am excited to both lead and learn from them and help guide the MSA to new heights of success.

All of the successes experienced by the MSA to date can be largely attributed to the support that the local Kelowna, provincial, and Western Canadian community have granted us with. As a result, a wide variety of memorable and effective opportunities have been brought to our campus such as: guest speakers, networking trips, category focused business competitions, charitable events and conferences both locally and non-locally.

Through the opportunities the MSA offers, the value of the degree management students earn is both increased and enriched, as these types of events blend the real world experience and classroom knowledge together, creating an exceptional undergraduate experience tailored for management students.

Through the support given by the business community, the MSA is able to provide elevating experiences for the student body. These strategic partnerships provide students with the VWWVY[\UP[PLZ�[OL`�ULLK�[V�ÄUL�[\UL�their skill sets, as well as propel them closer to the network of employment opportunities outside the classroom. Through aligning your business with the MSA, you are supporting the development and cultivation of this exceptional talent, as well as creating lasting partnerships with the leaders of [VTVYYV �̂�^OPSL�YLHWPUN�[OL�ILULÄ[Z�they have to offer you today.

Warm regards,

Scott CourtneyPresident, Management Student Association

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DEAN’S MESSAGE

The Faculty of Management at UBC Okanagan takes as its vision the development of informed students, citizens, leaders and entrepreneurs who understand businesses and organizations from multiple perspectives, accounting for public interests in particular communities and regions. We envision our students as people who are creative in imagining and realizing their future.

Career success in today’s world demands full connection. The Faculty of Management helps prepare tomorrow’s innovators and leaders, not only by providing programming to develop capabilities, skills and resourcefulness, but also by assisting students in the task of expanding their network.

The Management Student Association (MSA) is leadership in action, a group of engaged young professionals who are elected representatives of the Faculty of Management student body. Their mission is to ‘build experiences that inspire’ through creation of a strong student network and development of leadership skills through a combination of fun and scholarship.

The MSA organizes a variety of activities outside the classroom that help connect the Faculty of Management students to the business community. They invite guest speakers to campus, organize networking

events, undertake community service WYVQLJ[Z�HUK�I\ZPULZZ��VYPLU[LK�ÄLSK�trips, and run the Annual Distinguished Leadership Gala.

You have a unique opportunity to engage with the leaders of tomorrow and help shape their education. I extend my personal invitation to you for investment in the next generation of business and community leaders. Please be part of their best opportunities to grow and thrive: get involved with the Faculty and the MSA. I encourage you to provide co-op and summer work terms, act as mentors, participate in our events, or ZWVUZVY�HJ[P]P[PLZ�[OYV\NO�`V\Y�ÄUHUJPHS�contributions. In return, you join their network and have access to all the opportunities that come with membership.

The Faculty of Management works hard to ensure the success of its students and alumni, and to meeting the need of the business community in a rapidly changing world. We look forward to your support in [OPZ�T\[\HSS`�ILULÄJPHS�LUKLH]VY��

Roger Sugden, PhD DeanFaculty of Management

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WHY COLLABORATE WITH THE MSA;OL�4:(»Z�TPZZPVU��ÄYZ[�HUK�MVYLTVZ[��PZ�[V�Z\WWSLTLU[�JSHZZYVVT�LK\JH[PVU�I`�JYLH[PUN�SPURZ�between the students and their surrounding business environment. These goals cannot be realized without the full support of our corporate partners.

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WITH YOUR SUPPORT WE CAN GROW TOGETHER

BRAND EXPOSURECollaboration with the MSA will enable you to establish a presence at UBC-Okanagan and throughout the community at various events.

We will strive to increase the visibility of your company’s JVYWVYH[L�WYVÄSL�HUK�LZ[HISPZO�[OL�YLW\[H[PVU�VM�`V\Y�ÄYT�HZ�an important contributor to the development and inspiration of the great young minds graduating from the faculty of management.

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RIVAL CASE COMPETITIONHOSTED ON FRIDAY 22ND AND SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2013TITLE SPONSORSHIP COVERS:��:,5+05.�*647(5@�9,79,:,5;(;0=,:�;6�;/,�,=,5;�;6�1<+.,�(5+�4,5;69�PARTICIPANTS��-66+�(5+�),=,9(.,�;/96<./6<;�;/,�*647,;0;065��*36:05.�50./;�(>(9+�*,9,465@�(5+�+055,9��790A,:�-69�>05505.�;,(4�4,4),9:

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The second annual rival case competition is a great opportunity for students to develop case analysis and presentation skills, as well as network with business professionals.

On Friday evening, students will start the event with a casual wine and cheese gathering where they will meet their mentor and network with other business professionals.

The following morning, students will be given their cases and a total of three hours to prepare [OLPY�ÄYZ[�WYLZLU[H[PVU��

Mentors then give their feedback to students and allot them two hours to condense [OLPY�WYLZLU[H[PVUZ�PU[V�Ä]L�minutes in preperation for the second round.

On Saturday evening, a reception will be hosted at

a hotel in Kelowna where all students, mentors, judges, and community members can H[[LUK��;OL�ÄUHSPZ[Z�^PSS�OH]L�to go through the last round of presentations.

After dinner, the Rival Case Competition’s sponsor will award prizes to the winning team and close the event.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENTHOSTED ON SATURDAY 1ST AND SUNDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2014TITLE SPONSORSHIP COVERS:��:,5+05.�*647(5@�9,79,:,5;(;0=,:�;6�;/,�,=,5;�;6�1<+.,�(5+�4,5;69�PARTICIPANTS��-66+�(5+�),=,9(.,�;/96<./6<;�;/,�*647,;0;065

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Entrepreneurs from across campus will gather to develop and pitch ideas to an entrepreneurial panel of judges on a two-day long experience. This provides students with a chance to learn more about the beginning stages of a start-up business.

;OL�ÄYZ[�KH`�JVUZPZ[Z�VM�seminars and networking with mentors and judges in preparation of their presentation. The following day, students will present their business idea in a “Dragon’s Den” style pitch competition.

Open to all faculties, sponsoring this event will allow you to network with numerous student leaders with different backgrounds in a competitive and exciting environment.

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FIRST & SECOND YEAR COMPETITIONHOSTED ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8TH, 2014TITLE SPONSORSHIP COVERS:��:,5+05.�*647(5@�9,79,:,5;(;0=,:�;6�1<+.,�7(9;0*07(5;:��:5(*2:�+<905.�;/,�+(@��(>(9+�*,9,465@�(;�(�9,:;(<9(5;

The First and Second Year Competition is designed to test lower level student’s business knowledge, presentation skills, and give them insight into more advanced case competitions.

Students are given a case study and present to a panel of judges consisting of faculty members, alumni, and business professionals.

Students receive mentorship from business professionals, faculty advisors, and alumni that guide them through an abbreviated business challenge.

The competition helps build Z[\KLU[Z»�JVUÄKLUJL�HUK�prepare them for success in the business world.

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5 DAYS 5K RUNHOSTED ON SUNDAY MARCH 9TH, 2014TITLE SPONSORSHIP COVERS:��;,,�:/09;:�-69�(33�7(9;0*07(5;:��9,-9,:/4,5;:�-69�7(9;0*07(5;:

The thought behind the 5 days for the homeless campaign is to raise awareness and money for homelessness and show that business students care about society.

Students volunteer to live without a home or money for

Ä]L�KH`Z��HUK�KLWLUK�VU�[OL�goodwill of others to provide them with food and drinks.

Previous years’ support has been amazing due to coverage from local TV stations, radio stations as well as newspapers.

The 5days 5K run is the start off event for this campaign with a 5km run around campus that is open to all students as well as the community.

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DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP GALAHOSTED ON THURSDAY MARCH 13TH, 2014TITLE SPONSORSHIP COVERS:��-6<9�;0*2,;:�;6�;/,�.(3(��=,5<,�9,5;(3�>0;/�-66+�(5+�),=,9(.,��790A,:�(5+�(>(9+:

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The Distinguished Leadership Gala highlights all of this year’s successes and allows us to thank our sponsors for their support.

This annual gala gives our business partners an opportunity to spend time with energetic, creative students looking to graduate and enter the workforce.

The evening consists of a full course dinner, various student award presentations, messages from school administration, and the presentation of the sixth annual excellence in leadership award to a businessperson with roots in the Okanagan community who has shown outstanding leadership in his or OLY�ÄLSK�

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PLEASE CONTACT OUR VP CORPORATE RELATIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION

“ WITH OVER TWENTY EVENTS HOSTED EVERY YEAR, THE MSA PROVIDES NUMEROUS OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES TO GET INVOLVED.”

Claire Gontardcorporaterelations@msaubco.com778-821-0120

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