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Making good decisions in business with Mehdi Jourabchi

Every day, businesses make difficult decisions. The new Business Analytics (BANA) concentration – and Dr. Mehdi Jourabchi – uses data to help you make the right ones.

Dhillon School of Business introduces graduate scholarship in support of Indigenous students

A new scholarship has been created at the University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business to honour the Every Child Matters movement.

How one ULethbridge alumnus' painful past sparked a new business and brighter future

ULethbridge Alumnus, Nathir Haimoun overcomes setbacks caused by the Syrian war by starting his own moving business. Find out how a substantial award and mentorship from a Dhillon School of Business professor is helping him reach his entrepreneurial goals.

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.

Fill industry demand for data analytical skills with Dr. Feng Jiao

Dr. Feng Jiao understands better than most the power of data and business analytics to improve financial performance. Thankfully, Dr. Jiao shares his knowledge with students in the course- and project-based MSc (Mgt) Business Analytics concentration.

Student-led change: co-op student gains national recognition

Lionel Migrino, Dhillon School of Business student at the University of Lethbridge who lives with cerebral palsy, is making a difference on the co-op job— a difference that has won him national recognition.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Calgary Campus

Message from Trisha Henschel (MEd), Executive Director Dear Calgary Campus Grads, Congratulations. You did it! Under “normal” circumstances completing your degree is a major accomplishment. Completing your program in these unprecedented times is

Fake it to make it? 5 questions with Dr. Brenda Nguyen and Dr. Jocelyn Wiltshire on job interview deception

Dhillon School of Business researchers explain how job applicants use both honest and deceptive behaviour to influence how they’re perceived, what role our personalities play in interview success as well as what employers should look out for during an interview.

How the element of choice in business contracts can affect work quality- 5 questions with Dr. George Gonzalez

Dhillon School of Business faculty member Dr. George Gonzalez's most recent publication "Do Effort Differences between Bonus and Penalty Contracts Persist in Labor Markets?" will have companies thinking twice about how they award contracts.

Calgary Campus Shining Graduate: Ronke Ogunbiyi (BMgt '21)

My most memorable Lethbridge experience is getting to know the people, whether it was the staff or fellow students, a very diverse group of people. Each and every one of these connections deeply enriched my time at U of L and made my learning experience a joyous one.

Calgary Campus Shining Graduate: Pamela Johnson (BHSc '21)

As a single mom of 3, working full time as a LPN, it never seemed like the time would be right. The post-diploma Bachelor of Health Science program provided me with such an amazing opportunity to achieve my dreams.

Calgary Campus Shining Graduate: Krisanta Mae Armintia (BMgt '21)

Krisanta Mae Armintia (BMgt '21) believes that education pays the best interest and we should never stop learning. Learn more about Krisanta's experience and highlights as an international student at the Calgary Campus.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Calgary Campus

Earning a degree on the Calgary Campus is an amazing achievement and comes with a unique set of opportunities and challenges. The impressive drive, determination and incredible work-ethic displayed by each and every Calgary Campus graduate is remarkable and we couldn't be more proud!

Calgary Campus Shining Graduate: Jordan Vos (BMgt '21)

Jordan Vos knows something about hard-work, taking chances and building valuable relationships. Read more about Jordan's Calgary Campus experience, highlights and his advice for new and future students.

5 questions with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate Joshua Olea (BMgt '21)

Dhillon School of Business graduate Joshua Olea (BMgt '21) talks about his experience as a finance major at the Calgary campus including how co-op gave him confidence and the influence a professor can have.

The 3 accounting certificates professionals are using to elevate their careers

After 10 years of helping professionals reach their accounting goals, the CPA Bridging Program at the Dhillon School of Business is still one-of-a-kind in Alberta.

Support for the journey: International CPA Bridging alumna Lily Wu

Lily Wu from China, set her sights on a better life in Canada and along the way discovered her love of accounting at the Dhillon School of Business.

A Clear Path to Success: CPA Bridging Alumna Cinthia Salicioni

Cinthia Salicioni, owner of Calgary's Clarity Accounting & Tax shares how the Dhillon School of Business put her on the path to become a Chartered Professional Accountant.

In memory of Jo and Anne Vanee— celebrating student kindness

He’s been described as someone who puts effort into making everyone else’s life better. Meet Abbas Safaei, the 2021 recipient of the Jo and Anne Vanee Memorial Award at the Dhillon School of Business.

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.