TABLE OF CONTENTS
3
LETTER FROM BASS PRESIDENT
5
JOURNEY TO FROSH
6
LETTER TO FIRST YEARS
7
KEEP CALM AND SURVIVE SFU
9
AN INTERVIEW WITH A FIRST YEAR PROF: DOUG ALLEN
11
YEAR 1 COURSES: SURVIVAL TIPS
13
BEEDIE STUDENT CLUBS
15
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT OFFICE (SEO)
16
CAREER MANAGEMENT CENTRE (CMC)
17
BEYOND YOUR EDUCATION
18
SFU CAMPUS MAP
EDITOR’S NOTE
I remember entering SFU Beedie with incredible
anticipation, in a bizarre mixture of excitement
and nervousness. Feeling excited for the
experience but anxious about what to expect,
I was not even certain if business was the
“right” field for me. While I have grown to love
business over my three years here, that feeling
of confusion and anxiety common among many
new students is exactly what this issue aims to
help you with. We hope the First Year Edition will
be the initial starting point to guide you through
the many opportunities and resources available
at Beedie, and help you feel a little closer to the
Beedie community.
“Beedie is a safe place to fail before you enter
your career.” That was some of the best advice
I received in my first year. Beedie offers a widerange of opportunities for leadership experience
where it is okay and even expected for you to
make mistakes ― as long as you learn from
them. Within these pages you will find an
introduction to the opportunities and resources
available to students at Beedie. Whether it be
the descriptions of active business clubs to the
advice from current student leaders, you can
be sure to find something that sparks a further
interest worth exploring.
As we enter a new academic year, The Executive,
in close collaboration with BASS, will strive to
be a dependable resource to guide, inform and
connect students along their journey through
Beedie. With this issue we hope you feel inspired
to take advantage of the many resources
available and take a larger role in the greater
community. Whether you are at the beginning
of your journey here or even near its end, the
opportunities are available for you to seize.
WE CREATED THE EXECUTIVE FOR YOU.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF TIM LAM
ASSOCIATE EDITOR VY DO
JOURNALISTS TREVOR LAU, KERRI JESSON & FIONA LEUNG
EDITORS ALEX CHANG & VICTORIA ULLRICH
DESIGNERS BOWIE NAN, MELISSA WONG, MICHELLE NG, RHYTHM TANG
3
JOURNEY TO
FROSH
“
Here at BASS FROSH, we value lasting friendships,
engaging experiences, and personal growth. We aim to
provide a fun and exciting jumpstart to your
university journey.
”
– And this is the vision that drives the
BASS FROSH 2014 Organizing Committee.
THE BEGINNING
Four years ago, I was admitted to the Beedie
School of Business. To me, that meant making
new friends, adjusting to new schedules, and
taking on new opportunities. As I opened the
acceptance package, I found an invitation to
attend BASS FROSH. To be honest, I was not
completely sure what to expect of it as my
first event at university but I asked myself –
why not? In that moment, I made a decision
that changed my path as an undergraduate
student.
THE JOURNEY
5
BASS FROSH is best described as an
experience. In two weekends, senior
student leaders showcase their passions,
achievements, and pride in being a student
at the Beedie School of Business. In this
seemingly short amount of time, I also
met many of my peers, who some have
become my best friends today. People
who have experienced BASS FROSH can
wholeheartedly agree that becoming involved
with BASS FROSH becomes a tradition. After
my experience as a FROSHee in 2010, I
immediately knew that I wanted to join the
Crew the year after to continue the BASS
FROSH legacy. This year will be my fourth year
being involved with BASS FROSH.
The transition from high school may be rough
at first but remember that you are not going
through it alone. It becomes easy to stay
within your comfort zone: go to classes and
then go home. During my first year, I wanted
to challenge myself and broaden my horizons
but I was overwhelmed reading about all the
opportunities. Luckily, a mentor that I met at
BASS FROSH encouraged me to attend one of
the Beedie club’s kickoff event – and that is
how my involvement at the Beedie School of
Business began. Trying to balance schoolwork
along with club involvement was a challenge at
certain times but that was really what helped
me better my time management skills. Being
involved with clubs also allowed me to apply
what I learned in academic classes to real
world situations.
Every time I think about where my
undergraduate journey started at the Beedie
School of Business, two words come to mind:
BASS FROSH. As I am nearing the end of my
own undergraduate journey, I cannot think
of a better way to give back to the Beedie
community than applying to become the
BASS FROSH Chair. I want to ensure that we
are continuing to provide an unforgettable
experience and inspiring incoming students to
become the Business leaders of tomorrow.
NOW. AND YOU.
Four years later, I am fortunate enough to
jumpstart your journey as an undergraduate
student at the Beedie School of Business.
BASS FROSH is start of your story – I
challenge you to go beyond what is and think
about what could be. These are my tips to you
throughout your university journey:
•
•
•
Challenge yourself and learn about topics
that you are passionate about
Take on opportunities that develop you
personally and professionally
Stay positive – there is nothing a smile
can’t fix!
On behalf of the Organizing Committee,
welcome to the Beedie School of Business.
Judy Liang
BASS FROSH 2014 Chair
First off, congratulations to all of you on becoming the newest
members of the Beedie community! Over the next few years you’ll
learn what it means to belong to a community of like-minded students,
and the incredible value this will add to your undergraduate experience.
LETTER
TO
FIRST
YEARS
The myriad of opportunities that you are exposed to in your first
month can be fairly overwhelming which makes the task of finding
a balance between classes and extracurricular involvement seem
impossible. Classes, part-time employment, student clubs and a new
social life are just a few of the many potential commitments that
will challenge you to learn how to better manage your time. The
information you collect through orientation as well as the excitement
you harness from an event such as BASS FROSH is invaluable. As your
next step, the personalized peer mentorship that you receive from
an experienced student through the BASS Mentorship Program is
irreplaceable.
When I entered Beedie directly from high school I didn’t take
advantage of any of the extracurricular opportunities that are offered
to incoming students. By missing out on BASS FROSH and BMP my
first two years at SFU were destined to be focused solely on classes.
It wasn’t until the end of my second year that I became aware of the
incredible culture and community that exists at Beedie. My greatest
motivation for running BMP comes from my drive to help first year
students become a part of the Beedie community. I strongly believe and
have seen firsthand that the most impactful way of doing this is through
the personalized guidance of a student who experienced the exact
same nervous excitement as you feel today.
The BASS Mentorship Program (BMP) exists to integrate first year
students into the Beedie community. Through events & personalized
mentorship, BMP will provide an engaging environment for you to
develop fundamental skills and confidence to pursue the opportunities
available at the Beedie School of Business. Through the completion of
an online survey you will be matched up with an experienced student
based on shared interests, values and personality type.You and your
Mentor will be assigned to one of five teams to compete in fun events
and challenges throughout the program from the end of September to
the end of January. The points that each Mentor/Mentee pairing earns
will help their team’s collective effort to win prizes and awards at the
end of the program.
for business
students
Registration for BMP will open on September 6th business
students
entering Beedie directly from high school. For registration details and
more information about the BASS Mentorship Program please check
out: bmp.beediebass.com
I look forward to seeing you at the BMP Launch Party on September
26th!
Sincerely,
Jordan Schwartz
BMP Chair
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ACADEMIC LEARNING TIPS
1. Just go to class
One of the most imperative aspects for a successful
post secondary career is to attend all classes. Yes,
you may be fortunate enough to have that awesome
professor that posts lecture notes online but attending
classes regardless is quite different than simply
skimming through the notes on your own. Professors
often express key concepts that will appear on exams
and explain notes in greater depth. So make the effort
to pull yourself out of bed and go to class! You will thank
yourself later.
2. Learn, study, repeat
Do not fall behind in school. University is a fast paced
learning environment; each week, new chapters
are covered and it is the student’s duty to read their
textbook and record notes to study from. Do not wait
till the final exam to learn four months’ worth of material
(a bad habit I can shamefully admit to following). Regret
will envelope you as you realize how important it was to
keep up in class.
MONEY SAVING TIPS
3. Take advantage of SFU services
While it is no denying that a lot goes into fees and
expenses for our time at SFU, it only makes sense to
take advantage of the services that we already pay for!
With summer slowly drifting away and the fall
Need help planning your academic career? Confused
semester creeping up far too soon, it is time to
as to which courses to register in? Well, no worries
replace our flip-flops and beach balls with textbooks because that is what advisors are here for! Visit https://
and lecture notes. Whether you are embarking
www.sfu.ca/students/advising-resources.html to book
on your first year at SFU or are on the brink of
an appointment. Or, if you are seeking assistance for a
graduating with few more semesters to go, like all,
writing paper, do not be afraid to see a writing mentor at
the thought of returning to school can invoke feelings http://beedie.sfu.ca/writing-mentors/.
of anxiety and dreadfulness. Fortunately, with the
right tips to guide students, SFU experiences can be
filled with greatness and delight.
4. Save on food and drinks
Here are some tips I wish I knew about during
my time of study. So keep calm and follow these
tips to make the most out of your post secondary
experience because after all, this is your time to
learn, laugh and live.
One the best investments I have made was my good
ol’ stainless steel thermos. Yes, my thermos. Instead of
spending money on a cup of coffee or tea everyday, I
recall bringing my thermos filled with homemade coffee
to school. Not only did this save me extra cash, but also
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
TIPS
gave me hot coffee to last me throughout the day.
Also, learn to bring lunch frequently. There is nothing
wrong with purchasing campus food once in awhile
but to save some money, bringing your own lunch to
school is a smart decision. If you want your lunch hot,
there are microwaves dispersed throughout campus. 6. Join a club
Here are the locations of microwaves that can come
in handy at http://blogs.sfu.ca/services/thedish/
The Simon Fraser Student Society hosts a diverse
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Whether you enjoy photography, anime or simply wish
to meet new people, visit this page to gain information
on various SFU clubs http://go.sfss.ca/clubs/list . SFU
is not just a place to study but also an environment to
5. Aim to buy used textbooks
network, socialize and have fun!
Throughout my years at SFU, I have only purchased
a new textbook ONCE. Other than that, I have always 7. Volunteer and/or Work
aimed to buy used textbooks, which saved me A LOT
of money. There are many resources to find used
Your time at SFU is devoted to academic growth and
books for less, such as the library where there can
future success. While you continue to study, it is also
be reserves or the myriad of buy and sell pages on
important to build on your resume and gain valuable
Facebook. My favourite is the SFU Textbook Trade
work or volunteer experience. SFU’s Cooperative
Center at https://www.facebook.com/
Education program can provide you with new
groups/2226173171/.
opportunities. Visit http://www.sfu.ca/coop.html .
8
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10
YEAR 1 COURSES:
SURVIVAL TIPS
BY KERRI JESSON
The jump from high school to
university is significant.
For once, you finally have
freedom to choose your
classes and design your
own schedule. However,
the difference in the
coursework can certainly be
overwhelming.
To help make your first year
bearable, here are several
survival tips for some of the
courses you will encounter.
bus 251: financial Accounting
Know the details – In accounting, every detail counts. Make sure you pay
close attention as to how a question may be manipulated on an exam.
Complete every assignment question – In my experience, when it
comes to accounting, if you can confidently complete each assignment
question, you will manage fine on the exams. Do the assignment question
several times each if necessary, but make sure you know them!
Seek help early – Many students who struggle with this course don’t
receive help until after the midterm. Save your grade by making
clarifications early on in the semester.
bus 272: Behaviour in Organizations
Take notes on the textbook – This course will introduce many concepts.
Help prepare for exams by creating notes as you read through the
textbook, so when you have an exam you know what to study.
Review, review, review – This course definitely requires some
memorization. Try writing out the concepts and explaining them to yourself
in order to make sure you have a thorough understanding of what they are.
Start group work early – Your group paper or presentation for this class
will most likely make up a large portion of your grade, so it shouldn’t
be rushed. Also, assign roles within your group early on, so each team
member knows what to focus on.
ECON 103/105: Principles of micro/macroeconomics
Do all of the practice questions – Although you may only have several
questions in the text assigned to you, try doing as many as possible. The more
you familiarize yourself with these courses, the better!
Always ask for clarification - At some points, you may be required to know
basic calculus or an abstract theory. If you find yourself lost, see a teaching
assistant. Even if you feel like you won’t need to know it, come exam time, you’ll
be relieved that you do.
Don’t get behind – Econ introduces you to a unique way of thinking. Although
you may want to put it last on your to do list, don’t! Many of the lectures will link
together, so it is crucial that you understand what is taught in each.
ENGL/PHIL: ALL 1st yeaR COURSES
Participate in tutorial – As these courses are heavy in written work,
make sure you earn as many marks through participation as possible.
Don’t be scared to raise your hand and answer a question! Everyone has
to do it at some point, and the more you do, the more comfortable you’ll
become.
Complete readings before lecture – Sitting through a lecture on a book
you have yet to read can be boring and pointless. Make your time in
lecture count by doing readings beforehand.
See your teaching assistant and professor regularly – Whilst writing
your papers, don’t hesitate to check in with both your teaching assistant
and professor to make sure you have a strong thesis and are writing in a
way they understand.
MATH 157: CALC. FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES
Go to the open lab – Yes, it may be a sunny Friday afternoon, and you
want to go home (I feel ya). However, taking the time to complete several
of your practice questions in the open lab is a great way to ensure
you understand the concepts, while you have access to the teaching
assistants.
Complete assignments in a group – If you’ve never taken calculus,
some of the assignment questions can be both long and challenging.
Working with classmates or those in the labs, is a great way to help one
another!
Have patience with LON-CAPA – If you don’t know what LON-CAPA is,
you will very soon. Be persistent with answering the questions and give
yourself a fair amount of time to complete each LON-CAPA assignment
(they tend to be quite tedious).
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BEEDIE
STUDENT
CLUBS
AIESEC
FINANCE CLUB
SMA
AIESEC is an international student organization that
offers opportunities to driven students ready for a
challenge in an exciting and dynamic environment.
SFU Finance Club is a business club that exists to serve
students, and in particular students that are concentrating or
are interested in Finance. We achieve this purpose by
providing many opportunities for Beedie students to meet
and network with industry professionals from many fields of
finance at various networking events. In addition, we also
host CFA and company information sessions, speaker
series, and a portfolio management competition.
The Student Marketing Association (SMA) is SFU’s
creative and innovative marketing-based student
club. Students from all faculties join together in this
organization to gain skills in marketing, event
coordination, and leadership, planning numerous
social and professional events throughout the year.
SMA has been in existence for over 20 years.
Throughout the year, SMA actively brings to campus
a variety of different events, ranging from marketing
competitions, professional speaker engagements,
agency tours, to social events and charity
fundraisers.
This is done through AIESEC’s global exchange
programs; the programs consists of sending current
SFU students abroad on paid or unpaid professional
internships and receiving international interns to come
work in Vancouver. AIESEC is an excellent opportunity
for students to break through the barriers of their classroom walls and gain experience that sets them far
above their peers.
Twitter: @AIESECsfu
Website: www.aiesec.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AIESECsfu
ASA
The SFU Accounting Student Association (ASA) is an
organization made up of highly dedicated students
with the mission of assisting student towards their
professional life. In order to accomplish this mission,
our association provides three types of services:
facilitation of information and networking,
self-growth, and fellowship.
Twitter: @SFUASA
Website: www.sfuasa.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2203021764/
ENACTUS SFU
Enactus SFU is dedicated to creating positive change
through innovative programs that address the changing
needs in the community. By taking on real challenges
with an entrepreneurial approach, Enactus SFU
transforms lives through their seven programs. Enactus
encourages students to go beyond the classroom, take
risks and ignite change through community initiatives.
At Enactus SFU, we dare to do.
Twitter: @EnactusSFU
Website: enactussfu.com
Twitter: @SFUFinanceClub
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SFUFinanceClub
HRSA
SFU Human Resources Students’ Association (HRSA)
strives to be a central forum for students to learn about the
industry of Human Resources Management while building
meaningful and lasting connections. We bridge the gap
between students and business professionals while
broadening their insights and skills for future success. HRSA
is committed to foster the professional and personal growth
of students through networking events, informative
workshops, and volunteer opportunities.
Twitter: @SFU_HRSA
Website: sfuhrsa.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sfuhrsa
MISA
Management Information Systems is a people-oriented field
with an emphasis on service through technology. The
Management Information Systems Association (MISA) is a
leading club which connects students with IT industry
professionals in an annual signature event, The MISA Mixer.
Students are encouraged to develop their skills through
workshops and expand their knowledge about MIS. Last
year, MISA received the Rising Star Award and still strives to
create more opportunities to get students involved to
facilitate a family-like community.
Twitter: @sfusma
Website: http://www.sfubiz.ca/sma/
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/SFUStudentMarketingAssociati
on
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TheSMAChannel
YWIB
YWiB SFU strives to engage emerging female
leaders within our community by providing
opportunities for personal and professional
growth. Focusing primarily on mentorship,
networking and facilitated growth, YWiB SFU
brings members closer to front-line executives
who are professionals in their specific areas of
expertise. YWiB SFU is created for any female
student who is looking to grow and learn. YWiB
understands that all women, regardless of
profession or area of study, are in the business of
creating their own career.
Twitter: @ywibsfu
Website: http://www.ywib.orchidmedia.ca/sfu
Facebook: www.facebook.com/YWiB.SFU
Facebook: facebook.com/MISASFU
Twitter: @SFU_MISA
Instagram: @SFU_MISA
Website: sfubiz.ca/misa/
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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT OFFICE
A message from Manager, Rosanne Ng
Welcome to the Beedie School of Business, where you join a long history of students who have benefitted
from their experiences through the many facets of the Beedie experience. The staff and faculty are here to
support you as you pursue your own path to do more, to get more and to BE More. BE More is philosophy that
we challenge all Beedie students to adopt during their time at Beedie.
BE challenged
We ask that you BE Challenged and
further your academic goals through
the Business Foundation Program,
Spark sessions, blending your business
studies as a joint major with another
faculty or enroll in a certificate.
BE engaged
Take time to BE Engaged through
involvement with Beedie student
organizations that offer opportunities
for you to develop transferable skills
either as on organizing committees
or as attendees in a wide range of
banquets, conferences, workshops,
and networking events.
BE driven
BE Driven and train with esteemed
faculty and alumni coaches to
represent your school in regional,
national, and international case
competitions where you offer solutions
to challenging business problems.
BE inspired
BE Inspired and explore topical
issues or upcoming innovation through
conferences, special industry events
or the Beedie Ambassadors program.
BE global
BE Global and internationalize your
degree by attending one of Beedie’s
39 preferred partner universities in
locations all over the world including
Singapore, Ireland, Australia, Chile,
Denmark, and Russia.
BE connected
BE Connected through the many
career development opportunities
offered by Co-op and the Career
Management Centre.
Take advantage of your time at Beedie by exploring opportunities to BE More.
The Student Engagement Office is here to help you explore those options and
encourage you to get everything you want out of your degree.
Welcome to the Beedie School of Business! As you start your classes and adjust to university life, your career
may not be the first thing on your mind. But four years will go by quickly and before you know it, graduation has
arrived. The Career Management Centre is here to help you from day one to ensure that you graduate ready to
launch your career. Here are some of the many ways we support students just like you:
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All students have access to
one-to-one career advising
from advisors who specialize in
different areas. This advising can
help choose your concentration,
look for part-time work, or
ensure you are a competitive
candidate for your ideal role.
Completion of six Business
Career Passport workshops
is required for graduation
for Beedie students. These
interactive workshops help you
learn to identify career paths,
network, job search, and write
resumes and cover letters.
Our Employer Relations team
connects Beedie students with
employers and employment
opportunities by hosting oncampus employer events, listing
thousands of jobs postings, and
matching students with indsutry
professionals and mentors.
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1565+ jobs posted for undergrad business students
89% OF GRADS were employed in jobs related to their career goals
136 BBA Students matched with industry professionals and mentors
81% of NEW GRADS seeking employment were employed within 3 months
With the support of Career Management Centre services, programs, and opportunities, combined with all the
other experiences the Beedie School of Business has to offer (co-operative education, case competitions and
conferences, international exchange to name a few), our new graduates are experiencing success. While the
full report on the June 2014 SFU BBA graduating class will not be available until December, here are a few
highlights of our numbers to date*:
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Beedie offers a number of training programs to prepare students for case competitions and, for
external case competitions, offers competitors the chance to travel with all expenses paid. Competitions are held at different locations and range from internal (held at SFU), to international
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Depending on the case competition, it can span from as little as three hours to multiple days.
Case competitions require dedication, hard work and the ability to think under pressure. It will test
your limits as a student and force you to learn. However, completing a case competition is rewarding in several ways. Competitors develop their analytical and presentation skills, which will help
you in future classes. The experience is also well received on a resume; employers recognize case
competitions as a challenge for students and appreciate the effort it takes to complete one. SFU
has a reputation of doing well in case competitions, so there is the added benefit of recognition.
Top teams are awarded plaques, some of which are showcased in the Beedie Lounge.
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judges, which may include industry professionals, professors, and students. The judges will question
and probe into all aspects of each recommendation. This evaluation process, along with feedback provided by the judges are a great tool to hone communication, teamwork and analytical
skills that will become relevant in your future career.
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Students work in a team, usually a group of three to four, with a diversity of experiences among
them to act as consultants hired by a company. Teams are expected to use their imagination
and ingenuity grounded in the facts of their case to present their best recommendation for the
company’s future. Even though names are altered to protect their identity, the companies and their
issues are real. The teams are assigned a written case and in some competitions are not allowed
to access external research. There is a reliance on what the students have practiced and learnt
through their courses and preparation for the competition.
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Many lectures in your undergraduate career lack a link between academic theories and real-world
application. A method to establish that connection is through participation in case competitions.
Case competitions are time-sensitive, high-pressure analyses of a company’s business issues. Cases
can be broad, encompassing multiple concentrations, or could focus on a specific issue.
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