Meet and Greet

The MIS Division at the Sauder School of Business is pleased to announce a “Meet and Greet” Event for all students at Sauder who study in information technology related programs. This includes undergraduate students in the MIS and BTM (Business Technology Management) Option, in the BUCS (Combined Major in Business and Computer Science) Option, and Full and Part-time MBA students who have a special link with or interest in IT and BTM.

Objectives of the Event

To provide Sauder students in IT-related programs (including entering students) with an opportunity to meet and network with people from the business community at all levels and with other students in these programs.
To provide the business community with an opportunity to obtain a first-hand impression of our students.
To announce several initiatives the MIS Division has embarked on. In particular:

A change in orientation and of name of our programs to Business Technology Management (BTM). This is linked to recognition from CCICT – Canadian Coalition for Tomorrow’s ICT Skills.
A new Scholarships program for undergraduate students in the BTM and BUCS Options generously supported by Telus.
A Collaborative Research Program (CRP) – an initiative of the Sauder BTM Alumni Committee intended to engage MBA students in solving “real world” needs in the business community.
The introduction of a Mentorship Program for third and fourth year undergraduate students.
The launching of a new innovative Cap-stone Project course in which students will engage in a project involving an innovative application of IT in a realistic setting (in cooperation with the Advisory and Alumni groups).

When:
Monday, September 12, 2011
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Where:
CA Hall and the Bruce R. Birmingham Undergraduate Centre
Main Floor, in front of the Sauder Cafe Exchange
Henry Angus Building, Sauder School of Business

Who is Invited:
This event is specifically for the following groups of people:

Combined Major in Business and Computer Science (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students)
Business Technology Management Specialization (3rd and 4th year students)
Students who intend to pursue a Business Technology Management specialization as their second major. These students must have completed or are already enrolled in COMM 355, COMM 436, COMM 437, COMM 438, and/or COMM 439

Who is Coming: Speakers, industry professionals, CIOs and CEOs, world-class faculty members and professors, members of the Board of Advisors and the Alumni Committee, and alumni

Attire: Business Casual

Cost: Free!

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