From: IMBA team Date: March 7, 2024 Subject: IMBA 11 Newsletter SEP 23 - March 7th
EXAMS WEEK
In preparation for your upcoming exams please note it will require the use of Respondus in several of your courses.
Although you already downloaded this tool for the exams of the Term I, Respondus is updated frequently, so you must download it, install the latest version and take the demo-test again to make sure your computer is ready and avoid any unforeseen issues on the day of the exam.
Click here to install it and make sure your device meets the technical requirements. Please complete a mandatory demo-test by Tuesday, March 12th (published on BlackBoard) and reach out to the IT department via Servicedesk if you have any technical difficulty during the process.
BEST PRACTICES
Wifi connection:
Restart your computer once you are in the classroom where your exam will be taking place
Connect again to the Student Wifi once the computer has been restarted
Respondus:
Completely log out of Blackboard on all devices (mobile phones, tablets...)
Close all tabs and browsers that have an opened session of Blackboard
With RespondusLockdown Browser: Close and save all open programs/documents
Re-login into Blackboard with a single tab
CLASSROOMS RESERVATION
We'd like to inform you that MM-503 and MM-502 classrooms are available during the next two weeks (Mon-Fri) from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM for you to have a quiet study space.
AM CHALLENGE IMPORTANT REMINDERS
The Opening Event will be on March 12th at the IE Tower (floor 19, T-19.03) from 3 to 7:30 p.m. This is a mandatory event, and those who are applying to do an internship but haven’t secured it yet have to attend too.
You should have received an email today from sara.moreno@ie.edu with the key topics covered at the Pre-Challenge. Please, take a careful look at it and if you have any questions, please write to sara.moreno@ie.edu and/or gabriela.fernandez@ie.edu.
VIVATECH CONFERENCE – DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY!
VivaTechnology is the biggest technology and entrepreneurship fair in Europe, dedicated to showcasing technology, startups, and innovation. It serves as a convergence point for the brightest minds and talents from diverse industries, featuring the most cutting-edge startups and established corporations.
The event will take place in Paris, France, from May 22nd to 25th, 2024.
For those eager to participate, kindly complete the VIVA TECH REGISTRATION FORMby April 11th (EOD). Your application will be reviewed, and then we’ll inform you of the next steps to secure a four-day pass to VivaTech.
The IMBA Team is working with Talent & Careers to prepare those students attending with the tools to maximize networking and job-hunting opportunities at the Fair.
DISCLAIMER: Students will not receive an attendance waiver.
THE COUNCIL ON BUSINESS & SOCIETY LAUNCHES ITS 2024 STUDENT CSR ARTICLE COMPETITION
From February 14th to March 31st, 2024, register and write a winning article on a business, society, or planet topic set by the faculty of the CoBS member schools of business and management covering 6 continents and 15 countries.
There will be 1 student winner, 1 runner-up, and up to 3 finalists nominated per CoBS member school. The results will be announced in early May.
Shortly before the end of every course, you will be sent the course survey. The objective of these anonymous surveys is to be a venue where students can share their experience and feedback, to provide the professor with insights into the levels of student satisfaction, and to help us improve your learning experience.
Your feedback is very important to us!
Find here your section calendar to keep in mind the surveys' dates.
Thank you in advance for your feedback and collaboration.
YOUR PROFESSIONAL
PHOTOS ARE READY TO DOWNLOAD
To get your professional photos, please click HERE.
* Disclaimer: all the photos are uploaded to a Google Drive folder. If you signed up for the Photo Shoot, you agreed to have your picture uploaded into that folder.
ELECTIVE INTERACTIVE CALENDAR AVAILABLE!
The electives Index for the First Bid is available on the Student Guide, together with the list of incompatibilities and Interactive Calendar; while the schedule may be subject to minor changes during the elective period, the incompatibilities index will always be respected.
Take your time getting familiar with the interactive calendar, check the schedule that best fits your interests and review the syllabi and videos on the Bidding platform. Any further questions, please contact camilla.bonati@ie.edu.
WEBSITE & REGISTRATION DEADLINE
The Graduation website is now available HERE. Please carefully read the following important information:
Registration Deadline:
The deadline to register yourself AND your 2 guests is April 15th at 11:59 p.m.
Registration Process:
You should have received an email from the Graduation Team with instructions and the registration link, if not, please find the links to register yourself HERE.
Reminders:
It is mandatory for you to register yourself AND your guests by April 15th at 11:59 p.m.
If you don’t know who your guests will be for sure before April 15th, please register the guest tickets as “Guest X” as you will be able to modify these later ONLY if you registered them before this date.
You will be able to modify registered guests by yourself until April 15thby filling out the form again in the Registration Link.
If you need more than the 2 guest tickets offered per student, you can ask your classmates if someone will not use one/both their tickets so they can register your guest/s in their form.
For more detailed information about the event, you can check out the FAQ page and the Graduation Webpage.
IMBA Office: MM31, 6th Floor from 09:00 am - 6:00 pm.
