Ready to take your finance skills to the next level?
Join our virtual Finance & AI Masterclass to see how UBC Sauder students are working with real market data to:
- Train convolutional neural networks that detect patterns in equity returns
- Build data-driven trading strategies from AI-generated signals
- Use large language models (LLMs) to extract predictive insights from corporate earnings calls
- Apply classic finance techniques—like event studies—in bold new ways
If you're considering an undergraduate business program such as the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) or the Bachelor + Master of Management (B+MM), don't miss this chance to experience a Finance class at UBC Sauder!
This masterclass isn't just about coding or crunching numbers. It’s about unlocking creativity, critical thinking, and the ability to rigorously test and compare AI models against real-world industry standards.
Graduates who can combine financial knowledge with AI tools are gaining a clear edge in the job market — much as knowledge of Microsoft Excel once became a basic requirement in business.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see how UBC Sauder is leading the way at the intersection of finance and AI.
Agenda
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8:00 - 8:45 am |
Finance & AI Masterclass |
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8:45 - 9:00 am |
Q&A with BCom Student Ambassadors |
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9:00 - 9:15 am |
Q&A with Advisors |
Speaker
Profile
Jan Bena
Jan Bena is an Associate Professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, where he has taught across multiple programs since joining in 2009. He holds Ph.D.s in economics and finance from CERGE-EI and the London School of Economics, respectively, and has held leadership roles including Chair of the Finance Division, Director of the Ph.D. program in Finance and Academic Director of the Portfolio Management Foundation (PMF). His research spans corporate innovation, private equity, entrepreneurship, and decentralized finance, with publications in top journals and over 30 awards and grants. Jan has served as Associate Editor of the Review of Corporate Finance Studies, President of the Northern Finance Association, and advisor to initiatives like Sauder Women in Finance Training (SWIFT) and Blockchain@UBC.
Jan has taught various finance courses to students in the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Master of Management (MM), MBA, International MBA, Professional MBA, and Ph.D. programs at UBC Sauder, as well as in the Bachelor of International Economics (BIE) program offered by UBC Vancouver School of Economics (VSE). In his courses, Jan focuses on enabling students to apply key finance concepts and theory in real-world situations in both investment and corporate finance contexts.
Student Ambassadors
Profile
Ashley Rosenbloom
Ashley is originally from Montreal, Quebec, and joined the UBC Sauder School of Business with an open mind about her specialization. After exploring various options, she chose to pursue finance and hasn’t looked back since.
This past summer, Ashley worked as a Private Equity Analyst at a PE firm in Montreal, gaining hands-on experience in the field while balancing an active lifestyle and time with friends. In her third year, she participated in an international exchange and also served as a Teaching Assistant for COMM 105, a core first-year course at Sauder.
Throughout her time at UBC, Ashley has taken full advantage of the diverse opportunities available, both academically and beyond the classroom
Manha Waheed
Driven by a strong passion for social issues, Manha has actively sought out opportunities at the UBC Sauder School of Business to explore the intersection of finance and social impact. Courses such as Impact Investing and Indigenous Economic Development have allowed her to deepen her understanding of how financial tools can be leveraged to create meaningful change.
Committed to experiential learning, Manha is also a participant in the UBC Portfolio Management Foundation (PMF) Program, where she continues to develop hands-on investing skills in a real-world, high-stakes environment. Through this program and her coursework, Manha is building a unique skill set that bridges traditional finance with purpose-driven innovation.