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MBA vs MSc – 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.

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.

Master of Health Services Management Student Profile – Rudra Dahal

“I think the MHSM is a perfect course to advance my career goals. There are many aspects of this course that advance my knowledge of the health care management sector. After completion of this course, I will be well prepared to start my career in health care management field”.

Advantages of Adult Learning

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.

Master of Health Services Management Faculty Profile – Dr. Jennifer Dooley

“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.”

Master of Health Services Management Faculty Profile – Dr. Katherine Chubbs

“Strategy, power and politics are all dominant as we manage COVID,” says Dr. Chubbs, who adds that an increase in students with English as a second language and foreign-trained doctors add richness and new perspectives to the subject matter.

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 Neuroscience of Leadership and Change

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.

Jonathan W. Hak Announced as Adjunct Associate Professor for Dhillon School of Business

The Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge is pleased to announce Barrister and Solicitor Jonathan W. Hak Q.C. as Adjunct Associate Professor at the Calgary campus.

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.

Fall Convocation 2020 Student Profile: Truc Le

Truc Le provided us with thoughtful insights into her time at the University and some great advice for future students.

Fall Convocation 2020 Student Profile: Amaka Erhimedafe

Amaka provides us with some great insights on their time at the Calgary Campus, what the plans for the future are, and some great advice for future students.

Employee Spotlight: Mark Matias | Calgary Campus

Mark Matias is part of the admin support team for the Calgary campus. After seven years with uLethbridge, he wears endless hats to help keep us all running smoothly!

Dhillon School first in province to have new data analytics course recognized for entry into CPA Professional Education Program

The Dhillon School of Business was the first and is one of only a few schools in all of Alberta to offer a new course in data analytics which students will need to complete before they enter into the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP).

Dhillon School of Business Names Inaugural Director of Business Development and Experiential Learning Initiative

The Dhillon School of Business is pleased to announce Dr. Matt Rahimi as the inaugural Director of DSB Link.

Five questions with Seun Ajijala (MSc (Mgt) '20)

For this installment of our Five Questions series, in celebration of the Spring 2020 graduating class, we shift our focus to School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Science (Management) winner, Seun Ajijala.

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.