UBC Sauder School of Business is equipping students like Vivian Mak, a recent graduate, to make significant impacts in the tech industry. As a venture success coordinator at Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District, Mak applies her Sauder education to enhance operational efficiency and advance innovative projects. Her role involves managing a volunteer advisor program and improving processes to support Canada’s changemakers.
UBC Sauder, renowned for its experiential learning approach, blends classroom knowledge with real-world applications. Courses such as “Applied Methods in Technology Start-ups” at the Creative Destruction Lab Vancouver provide students with practical skills and the confidence to thrive in the startup ecosystem.
Dean Darren Dahl emphasizes the school’s commitment to transforming education into a partnership that extends beyond traditional lecture halls. With accolades like Best Business Program in Canada from Maclean’s Magazine, Sauder offers unique opportunities, from investing in startups to international entrepreneurial coaching in Nairobi, fostering a powerful sense of community and purpose among students.
Mak credits UBC Sauder for her ability to navigate and succeed in her career, highlighting the school’s pivotal role in refining her professional path and ambitions.
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