Think you’ve got what it takes to deliver a winning elevator pitch? Join us for UAMA's fifth Pitches for Pitchers event in exciting partnership with Burke Group!

Here’s how it works:

1. Arrive with your partner ready to take on the challenge.

2. You’ll have 30 minutes to craft your pitch based on a case provided at the event.

3. Once your pitch is ready, step into the elevator with your partner and present it during the ride!

4. After all teams have presented, the winners will be announced and prizes awarded!

💰 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place - $200
🥈 2nd Place - $100
🥉 3rd Place - $50

🎟️ Tickets: $15, limited spots available so secure yours now!
Register here

Get creative, impress the judges, and you could walk away with cash prizes! See you there!

Join our immersive workshop, presented in collaboration with Berlin Communications where we’ll dive into the essentials of branding and strategy!

Unlock insights on how to craft impactful messages and develop strategic approaches to enhance your brand's impact. Come engage with industry experts, dive into interactive discussions, and expand your network. Plus, enjoy delicious food and drinks on us!

Entry is FREE! - Open to all students and faculty members
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/rWtqLnJjgeTGYLUN9

Don't miss this chance to level up your branding and strategy game! 

Join us for a night of networking with marketing pros at UAMA's annual Networking Night on January 30th at the Common!

🎟️ Tickets are $15 and include a complimentary 1 oz highball. 🥂 Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Buy tickets here: https://uama.ticketspice.com/networking-night

Ready to test your elevator pitch skills? Join us for UAMA's fourth Pitches for Pitchers event, in partnership with 12 Creative! After those adrenaline-pumping pitches, we’ll keep the energy flowing as we’ll head down to celebrate at the Sherlock Holmes Pub. 

Wondering what this event is about? We’ll tell you all about it:

1. On November 3rd, arrive at the Alberta School of Business with your partner. 

2. You and your partner will have 30 minutes to create your pitch based off of 12 Creative’s given case

3. Enter the elevator with your partner and a 12 Creative rep, where you’ll have one minute to present your pitch 

4. After all teams have pitched and winners have been chosen, we’ll head down to the Sherlock Holmes Pub to celebrate!

Get creative for your chance to win cash:

1st Place - $200 

2nd Place - $100

3rd Place - $50 
Tickets are $15. Register through this link:https://forms.gle/YewakzAdDqN44CG59 See you there!

This year we are are partnering with Maclab Development Group for our annual Case Competition!

On February 11th, student teams of 1-4 will present their ideas on how Maclab can take their marketing to the next level. The teams with the most impressive solutions will win the following prizes:

First place: $1200

Second place: $750

Third place: $250

Students can signup with their team here: https://tr.ee/-x4BqQY-4Z

The deadline to register is February 8th at 12pm. Teams will receive the case on February 8th at 5pm.

Join us at The Common on January 25th to connect with a wide range of industry professionals and marketing students! The evening will consist of food, drinks, and opportunities to network with bright individuals in marketing and other areas of business!

Tickets are $10 and include a 1 oz prepaid drink. Food will be provided as well!

Students can signup through this link: https://forms.gle/Gz1JLNmiVPSKxkxQ6 OR buy tickets on the 2nd floor of the Business building on January 17th, 19th, and 23rd, from 11am - 2pm

The dress code will be business casual.

See you there!

Ever wondered if you have what it takes to create a literal elevator pitch? Do you love drinks, hanging with friends, and being challenged? Then look no further! 

We’re partnering with Sea Change Brewing Co. to bring you UAMA’s third Pitches for Pitchers event! Wondering what Pitches for Pitchers is? Read the following steps closely…

Step 1: On October 21st, at 5:30 pm, arrive at Tory Building with your partner.
Step 2: 30 minutes before your presentation time, prepare a marketing pitch for one of Sea Change’s products. 
Step 3: Spend 30 minutes crafting the wackiest, most creative pitch you can think of!
Step 4:  When it's your turn, your team will present your pitch to a Sea Change rep, in the Tory Elevator! You will have from the bottom floor of Tory to the top to pitch your idea (approximately 2 minutes).
Step 5: After, everyone will head to the Pint on Whyte for pitchers of beer to celebrate!

The zaniest, most creative pitches will win cash and a bar tab at the Pint!

Prizes:
1st place: $350 + $50 bar tab
2nd place: $100 + $50 bar tab
3rd place: $50 + $50 bar tab

Tickets are $10, prepaid highball included. Register through this link: https://forms.gle/NPyuSEUMY5C4vc9Q8. See you there!

For this year’s UAMA main case competition, we are partnering with the one and only ATB Financial!

On Saturday, February 26th, you and a team of up to 4 can compete to win the following prizes!

First place: $1500

Second place: $1000

Third Place: $500

This competition will be virtual, and students will receive the case document 72 hours prior to the event!

We are excited to announce the return of the UAMA Online Networking Night, sponsored by Lexus of Edmonton! The event will take place over the online platform Airmeet, a virtual networking platform that allows more personable capabilities.

The Online Networking Night is open to all majors. Corporates attending will be representing a wide array of industries within the related field of marketing.

The night will be divided into three parts: a speed group networking session, an opportunity for one-on-one networking with corporates, and casual networking with other students. To close the night there will be a draw for a $50 gift card to Skip the Dishes.

The event is FREE to participate in, and registration closes March 23rd at 5pm.

To register and indicate your preference for the one-on-one sessions (first-come, first-served), please CLICK HERE!

We have partnered with a case sponsor who is looking for your feedback on a new bar concept in the Old Billiards Club on Whyte Ave!

The case competition will be Saturday, March 20th at 10 am. Sign up closes Friday, March 12th at 11:59 PM and cases will be sent out a week in advance. Teams may have a maximum of 4 members. 

There will also be a Q&A session with the case sponsor on Monday, March 15th at 7 pm.

The prizes are as follows (per team):

First place: $600

Second place: $400

Third place: $200

To compete, each team member must e-transfer $10 to Lkchow@ualberta.ca by Friday, March 12th at 11:59 PM.

We can’t wait to see your ideas on how you can bring your dream #YEG bar to life! 

Click here to sign up now!

When: Saturday, October 17

Junior Division (first years): Presenting from 9 AM-12PM on Saturday

Senior Division: Presenting from 1 PM-4 PM on Saturday

Teams can be up to FOUR people.

Cost: $10 per person

Tuesday, October 13: Live Q&A session with our case sponsor at 6 pm via Zoom so you can get to know them and ask some questions!

This online, live case competition is open to all Alberta School of Business students, regardless of major. The presentations will take place fully over Zoom and competitors will present to a wide range of judges, including members from our case sponsor Re:Plenish Yeg, Edmonton's first fully zero-waste refillery, and retail store! Learn more

This year we will have a Junior Division for teams of first-year business students and a Senior Division for teams that include one or more upper-level business students. Teams in the Junior Division will present from 9 am to 12 pm on Saturday, October 17th, and teams in the Senior Division will present from 1 pm to 4 pm on the same day.

Prizes (per team): First place: $200, Second place: $100, Third place: $50

Teams can be a MAXIMUM of four people but can be done with one, two, or three. If you're an individual that wants to participate but does not have a team, please check "Yes" to being an individual in the sign up form and we will do our best to find you a team to compete with!

To compete, each team member must e-transfer $10 to lkchow@ualberta.ca by Friday, October 9th at 11:59 PM. If a security question is necessary, please make the answer "uama". Sign up closes October 9th at 11:59 PM and cases will be sent out at 8 AM on Saturday, October 10th. Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Kaylin Lynett at lynett@ualberta.ca.

*ALL TIMES LISTED ARE IN MOUNTAIN TIME*

Saturday, October 13 at 6 PM (MDT), those participating in our Mini Case Competition can join a Zoom session with our case sponsor Re:Plenish YEG and will be able to ask them questions and get to know them better (which can help guide your approach to the case and give you an advantage).

The annual UAMA Main Case Competition is back, save the date! 🎉
On Saturday Feb 8th, grab a team of up to 4 members to compete for our big cash prizes!
First place: $1200
Second Place: $800
Third: $400

Contact us with any questions and keep an eye out for the event page with more details coming soon!

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Technology Training Centre | B-11 Cameron Library

Register on CareerConnect

This is an introductory course for those wanting to create professional looking documents with Adobe InDesign.  The student will become familiar and comfortable with the InDesign environment while learning to use many tools, panels and techniques to develop, modify and output single and multi-page documents for web and print.

Participants are required to bring their own USB memory stick.

The UAMA Mini Case Competition is back and better than ever, and this year we have the pleasure of working with The Press Gallery!

This is a great chance for students of all skill levels to test and improve their case abilities in a short one hour resolution and 5 minute presentation case that focuses on innovative new ideas for the sponsor company.
Prizes include:
1st place: $400
2nd place: $200
3rd place: $100

Teams can be a maximum of four people, and you can sign your team up outside the BSA office!

MKT-ing is an annual networking event with the goal of connecting marketing students with industry professionals. The night consists of delicious food & drinks, speeches from keynote speakers, and an opportunity for students and professionals to network. This year’s event is presented by Century Hospitality, with ATB, Maclabb Developments, and The BAA as our sponsors. Tickets are $10 and are available for purchase outside of the BSA Office until January 18.

Event details:

Where: MKT Fresh Food and Beer Market

When: January 28th, 2019 from 6:00-9:00pm.

Dress code: Business casual

UAMA presents it's annual mini case competition, sponsored by Landrex Ventures!

Every team will have one hour to prepare a 5 minute presentation with 3 minutes of question period. Prizes include 400$ for 1st, 200$ for 2nd, 100$ for 3rd and several other prizes! Selling spots in front of the BSA office, October 18th-25th, 40$ per team (max 4 people per team). Supper will be included.

University of Alberta students are invited to join the UAMA at our major networking event of the year: MKT-ing!

Connect with established marketing agencies, certified marketers, and other industry professional, discover employment opportunities (make sure to bring a few copies of your resume just in case!)) and learn about the realities of your field. 

The theme of this year's MKT-ing is Leadership Through The Years. Three exciting key note speakers will be discussing their personal experiences and tips in regards to this theme throughout the night: Fahad Khan from Canada Prime Marketing, Emily Salsbury from School of Retailing, and Bryan Smith from Bluetrain Inc.

⍅ January 29th at 6PM @ MKT Fresh Food and Beer Market (upstairs)

⍅ TICKET PRICES: $5 || Ticket sales are from January 22 - 26th from 11AM-2PM on the second floor of BUS in front of the BSA office. Tickets come with a name tag for networking, one free drink courtesy of Molson Coors as well as some delicious finger foods.
*Tickets may also be purchased at the door but you must notify us ahead of time in order to get a name tag.

NOTE: If you would like personalized business cards created for you, contact Sasha at sejacob@ualberta.ca by January 22nd. You will be able to pick them up at the event when you arrive! There will be no additional charges for business card orders.

+ You can expect corporates from the following companies: ATB, The City of Edmonton, Vision Creative, Incite Marketing, Woodridge Consulting, DDB Canada, School of Retailing Consulting Group, Social Lite, Canada Prime Marketing, Bluetrain Inc., Martin Motor Sports, Adster Creative, ZGM Marketing, theONEco, and more!

This event is sponsored by Canada Prime Marketing, Molson Coors, and the Business Alumni Association!

You've survived your first few weeks at school and now it's time let lose, meet new people and celebrate at the School of Business' raddest party of the year!

The UAMA's Graffiti Night is back! Haven't heard about Graffiti Night yet? Not a problem! For this colourful party, you will recieve a blank, white t-shirt that will act as a canvas for everyone to use that night. Prepare yourself to be drawn on, recieve some autographs and hilarious messages, and perhaps get a couple phone numbers. The night is yours, so channel your inner graffiti artist!

This year, Graffiti Night will take place at Beercade. Be on the lookout for the UAMA's executive team in pink, word on the street is that they may have some golden game tokens!

Tickets are $10 and include a t-shirt, marker, priority entrance and a pre-paid drink before 10:30! Tickets will be on sale from September 18-22 outside of the BSA office from 11:00AM-2:00PM. All faculties welcome! Can't wait to see you there!

Do you have a hidden talent for pitching wacky ideas in a confined space? Do you love beer, networking and arcade games? Itching for an opportunity to showcase your creative ideas? Well look no further! Join the University of Alberta Marketing Association for our second annual Pitches for Pitchers. What is PFP you might ask? Read closely below... this might get a bit confusing!

How it works: 
1) Choose a partner! 
2) Upon purchasing a ticket, you and your partner will sign up for a 30 minute block between 6-8pm. 
3) On March 3, half an hour before your presentation time, you will be given a case document (therefore, your overall time commitment is 1 hour) 
4) When it's your turn, you and your partner will begin on the ground floor in the Tory elevators. You will have approximately 2 minutes (the length of the elevator ride) to pitch your idea for a superbowl ad for our chosen comedic company concept. 
5) Be prepared to have random arts/business students enter the elevator as you are pitching. That's half the fun! 
6) Once you arrive at the top floor, you and your partner will be free until 9pm at the after party at Beercade! 

Prizes:
1st place: $100 bar tab
2nd place: $50 bar tab
3rd place: $25 bar tab
Most creative & comedic pitch: bragging rights, a trophy and some drinks from the UAMA! 

All in all, your $5 will provide you with a ton of FUN, a chance at $175 worth of bar tabs, a guaranteed pre paid drink at beercade, no cover and some networking opportunities! What's not to love?

**note: if you wish to opt out of the elevator pitch portion, beercade tickets will be $2, and will give you no cover and a prepaid drink! (and opportunities to mooch off the winning team's bar tab)

Tickets will be on sale from Monday Feb 27- Friday March 3 outside the BSA office from 11am-2pm. We hope to see you there!

The University of Alberta Marketing Association presents it's annual networking event MKT-ing!

Looking to meet marketing professionals and swap stories with the industry's finest? Then this event is for you. The evening will feature speakers from the marketing industry, open networking and raffle prizes from Hillberg and Berk, Molson and more! Each ticket includes a prepaid drink courtesy of Molson.

This year we are proud to introduce Zlatan Fazlagic, CMO of Hillberg and Berk and CEO of Look Agency as our keynote speaker. He will share his success in industry and agency focusing on key success factors during the first 5 years of his career.

NOTE - no physical tickets are necessary, purchase a ticket here and you will be added to the guest list.

Limited tickets available! Buy your tickets here

The University of Alberta will be hosting our Navigating Your Future Marketing Conference on October 15th. The aim of the conference is to introduce business students to the different possibilities within the marketing field.

There will be speakers who have various backgrounds in different industries. Through this, you are able to gain new perspectives, challenge ideas, and network. To dive more into what navigating your future means to you, we’re also bringing in entrepreneurs to speak more specifically about their marketing successes. 

Lastly, we want to challenge you by hosting a case competition that will hone in on your marketing skills! The prize will be $500 for the team so it’ll be worth the challenge. So, get ready and start navigating!

WHEN: October 15th
TIME: 9:00AM - 4:30PM (4:30 - 5:30 Networking session)
TICKETS (sold in front of BSA Office)
Early Bird: $20 (Sold Oct 10-11)
Regular: $25 (Sold Oct 12-14)

We hope to see you there!

Looking for a place to celebrate surviving the first few weeks of school, and make some new friends along the way? Look no further! The School of Business' raddest party is just around the corner! 

Graffiti Night is back at last, so prepare for a night like none other. For a mere $10, each party-goer will receive a blank t-shirt that will act as a canvas throughout the night! Everyone will be given a marker at the event, so you can doodle on each other to your hearts content! You will find your shirt filled with signatures, notes, drawings and hilarious memories before you know it! 

Tickets are $10, and include a t-shirt, marker, and one pre-paid drink! They will be on sale from September 19-23, outside the BSA office! Come join us for a wild night before the madness of midterms kicks in! We hope to see you there :)