Dhillon School of Business - uLethbridge Stories

Dhillon School of Business 2021 KPMG Case Competition gets gamified

Find out how the gamified version of the 2021 KPMG Case Competition is equipping Dhillon School of Business students for the business world.

Imogen Pohl Reflects on her Six-year Journey at the University of Lethbridge: Even Superheroes Take a Day Off Now and Then

Sixth-year student Imogen Pohl is close to completing her degree at the University of Lethbridge. A traditional four-year undergraduate degree was not in the cards for her. Instead, she set out to get the absolute most out of her uLethbridge experience as a double major co-op student.

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.

Master of Health Services Management Student Profile –Tolu Olateju

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.

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”.

Quality living as we age: Five questions with Dr. Carla Carnaghan on assisted living and long-term care

Dr. Carla Carnaghan reveals the differences between assisted living and long-term care residences, ways to improve quality of life for seniors and more.

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.

5 Questions about Corporate and Personal Finance with Dr. Vishaal Baulkaran

The latest research on business governance, investing in green bonds, consumer debt and more with Dhillon School of Business' Dr. Vishaal Baulkaran.

The Benefits of a Master’s Degree

Benjamin Franklin once said that “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” The famous polymath knew a thing or two about accomplishment – he invented everything from the lightning rod and Franklin stove

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.

Why "Conversational Indigenization" is Today’s Essential Course

University of Lethbridge teacher and researcher Don McIntyre from the Dhillon School of Business has spent years creating a safe space for conversation around his new course "Conversational Indigenization: Reconciling Reconciliation", now available to students and communities at large.

From Interviews to Diversity in a Virtual World—COVID-19 From an HR Perspective

Dhillon School of Business alumnus Chris Broughton (BMgt ’10) answers some of our Dhillon students’ questions about how COVID-19 has changed the business landscape and what the future may hold for employers and employees.

5 Questions about Social Responsibility and Sustainability with Dr. Debra Basil

We asked professor of marketing at the University of Lethbridge's Dhillon School of Business, Dr. Debra Basil, five questions about social responsibility and sustainability in business.

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.