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Five reasons adult learners have an advantage

Returning to school can be daunting, encompassing worries such as balancing family, school and career, and learning new technologies, but the pros far outweigh any potential drawbacks.

MBA vs MSc (Mgt): Which one’s right for you?

If you’ve recently obtained your bachelor’s degree and have yet to spend significant time in the work world, or are looking for a career change, the MSc in Management may be the perfect fit!

Micro-credentials: small steps to big rewards

Micro-credentials – also known as digital badges, nano degrees and micro-certifications – are becoming increasingly popular in education as a way to boost your resume, acquire new skills or ladder into a master’s degree.

MHSM student Dr. Tolu Olateju gains new perspective of health care

Dr. Olateju has extensive training and experience in her field, however the MHSM program has offered her an entirely different perspective of health care. “My creativity has been tested and stretched. A whole new world of knowledge has opened to me.”

How a Business Degree Gets You Job Ready

If you’re ready to turbocharge your career – and get your resume to the top of the pile – a business degree may just be the fuel you need.

Health Care Management Explained

Very few areas of employment in the world are expanding as fast as careers in health care, and that growth isn’t anticipated to stop anytime soon; good news if you’re looking for a career in health care management!

Want to Earn a Bigger Paycheque? Study Business

As it turns out, business degrees – which encompass areas of study including accounting, finance, general management, marketing, and human resources management and labour relations – are handy things to have when it comes to earning a healthy paycheque.

A deep commitment to health care motivated Rudra Dahal to return to school

“The Master's in Health Services Management is the perfect course to advance my goals and knowledge of the sector. Upon completing my MHSM, I'll be well prepared for my career."

Dr. Jennifer Dooley gets into hearts and minds to promote health

“A vast majority of the students I teach work in health care and many on the front lines of COVID-19, so it’s really interesting to watch them learn how to apply behaviour change and marketing principles to prevent and reduce instances of diseases.”

Alex Knox combines her passion for the outdoors and marketing to a co-op placement with Parks Canada

Alex combined her love of the outdoors and interest in marketing with a 12-month co-op placement marketing the Hot Springs. "I got to live and work in Banff for the Hot Springs."

A dual degree in business and health sciences poised Isabella Sasges for a career in occupational health and safety

"The opportunity to manage school outside of work – to be able to work and also have that classroom setting for school in the evenings – helped keep me focused on my goals."

A second degree opened up a new career pathway for Colin Brown

What drew Colin to the Calgary Campus was the flexibility of night classes and the ability to work full time while completing his studies. “The second-degree program was really attractive as I was able to skip over all the electives I had already completed in my first degree."

Night classes let Affan Shahid continue to earn while he finished a Bachelor of Management degree

"It's been really helpful that courses are in the evenings or weekends, as it's allowed me to keep working full time," Affan said when asked why he chose the Calgary Campus.

Why health management is more important than ever

Forward-thinking managers are well-positioned to learn from the Covid-19 crisis, with health care witnessing some inspiring examples of innovation in products, services, processes, and business and delivery models, often in partnership with other sectors.

The benefits of a master’s degree

While the financial benefits are clear, it’s the non-economic benefits of graduate education that may prove the most interesting.

How leadership and change affect your brain

Learning how to become an engaged, effective leader means creating an environment where people don’t just feel physically safe, but psychologically safe, too. And it starts with the brain.

Fall Convocation 2020 Student Profile: Steve Rwasa

Steve Rwasa, BMgt '20 explains how the Calgary Campus network made all the difference for his academic journey.

Q&A with Calgary Campus 2020 Graduate Nasar Khan

Nasar Khan (BMgt '20) talks about exploring his passion for teaching and tutoring students in accounting and finance.

Q&A with Calgary Campus 2020 Graduate Lashonda Mitchell

Lashonda Mitchell (BMgt '20) shares how valuable the co-op programs are in encouraged students to step out of their comfort zones.

Q&A with Calgary Campus 2020 Graduate Laurie Elliott

Laurie Elliott (BMgt '20) found that the live business case portion of her program provided some of the most valuable learnings in her educational journey.

Q&A with Calgary Campus 2020 Graduate Brayden Ascah

Brayden Ascah (BMgt '20) found some of the most influential lessons came from the soft skills developed during his studies.