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WORK Alan Davis’s career has taken him to post-secondary institutions across North America SEAN KOLENKO

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cement Kwantlen as the pre-eminent polytechnic university in Canada

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ow at the helm of Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Alan Davis plans on using the lessons he’s learned ‘being on the edge’ to cement Kwantlen as the top university of its kind in Canada.

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About a decade before Fleetwood Mac cemented its place atop the pop music stratosphere with the release of the band’s 1977 masterpiece Rumours – an album that’s sold more than 40 million copies – they were a blues band. Led by the enigmatic, and deeply troubled, guitar player Peter Green, Fleetwood Mac toured Europe incessantly in the late ’60s, to great acclaim. It played with legends Buddy Guy and Willie Dixon. It recorded sessions in the hallowed Chess Records studio in Chicago, the same label that boasted the likes of Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley. And Kwantlen Polytechnic University president Alan Davis, as a young undergraduate student at the University College of London, was lucky enough to see them play. “It was very different back then. It was

London in the ’60s. When I was in university then, it was a party zone,” said Davis. “And I had a great time. I studied hard, but I had a great time – went to the theatre, concerts. I saw every major rock band of the era. The original Fleetwood Mac, they were amazing. I still have their albums. I still really enjoy listening to them.” By the early 1970s, that incarnation of the band was finished. And so, too, were Davis’s days in London; he was headed west – way west – after accepting an offer to pursue graduate studies at Simon Fraser University (SFU). At the time, Davis wasn’t sure what he wanted to do for a career. He was keenly interested in pursuing more education, and he had an aunt living on Vancouver Island, so shipping off to B.C. made sense. A few years studying on the West Coast would make for an experience, if nothing else.

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What he didn’t realize was that the move would set him down a path to a lifetime in academics. “You know, at the time, I thought, ‘Yeah, I’ll give it a few years.’ Vancouver in those days was such a beautiful place. It was a very small town, easy to get around. The hippy culture was here, and it was relaxed. It just all seemed easy. It made sense,” he said. “So I settled in for a while.” Although comfortable is how Davis felt upon his arrival in Vancouver, his career in academia has been anything but run of the mill. After completing his master’s and doctorate in chemistry at SFU, he taught in the Fraser Valley for a while and then took a job with Open Learning Agency, now a department of Thompson Rivers University. The Open Learning Agency was an innovative organization. It was focused on distance learning both in B.C. and across Canada and catered to adult learners with hectic work schedules. It was a pivotal experience for Davis, who learned first-hand the benefits and opportunities of inventive education models. Learning, as it turned out, could be defined in many novel ways. “I enjoy being part of the underdog,” said Davis. “I remember when I first came out here, people advised me not to go to SFU because it was young and still trying to feel its way and establish itself. But it would be easy to settle in and be a part of an established university, but being on the edge is more enjoyable. That’s been one of the defining features of my career.” Davis’s exposure to the concepts and practices at the Open Learning Agency would prove critical in his future roles, first as vice-president of academics at Athabasca University, then with Empire State College, the distance- and online-focused wing of State University of New York. Empire State College, Davis said, broke all of the rules when it came to education. The college had no defined campuses; it had more than 30 learning centres located all over New York state. The learning centres were varied: some were small, comprised of only a few teachers and support staff, while other centres, such as those in Manhattan, took up several floors of an office building. There was no student pub, no athletics. And there was no need. What Empire State College did was cater to students of all ages, from all backgrounds – on their schedule. It was a giant undertaking, said Davis, as he was required to travel from centre to centre, but the achievements of the students, some of whom overcame very difficult pasts to return to school, was inspiring. “I saw amazing stories of students who struggled through

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every difficulty you could imagine. Some had terrible experiences in high school; others were veterans wanting to change their lives,” said Davis. “They are heroes, all of them. The pride was amazing.” These days, Davis is again leading a complex, challenging position. But this one doesn’t require him to crisscross a state or a province. As the president of Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Davis is intent on expanding the school and establishing Kwantlen as the “best polytechnic university in Canada.” “We’re lucky because our name differentiates us. We’re the only polytechnic university in Canada,” said Davis, noting that a polytechnic university is an institution rooted in both theoretical education and applied workforce development. “But I want that to mean something. I want to say, ‘We are the best and this is why. Here are the reasons why we are the best.’” If becoming an elite institution is what Davis wants, he’s had a good start. This year, Kwantlen reached new heights with 14,382 students attending classes across the school’s four campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley and Cloverdale, making it the fifth-largest post-secondary institution in the province. The school has also enjoyed partnerships with the Surrey Board of Trade and Chip and Shannon Wilson, owners of Lululemon Athletica, who gave Kwantlen $12 million toward a new design school. But there’s more to come. Davis said he plans on Kwantlen doubling its enrolment in the next 10 years, opening satellite campuses in places such as Surrey’s Central City district and incorporating more technology in the classroom. Davis said he’d like to see lectures, where applicable, posted online so students can focus their classroom time on discussion of the lecture and working on assignments. The out-of-the-box lessons he learned with Empire State College and the open learning Agency are still with him. By expanding Kwantlen’s enrolment and transforming the conception of the classroom, Davis is confident Kwantlen will earn the title of best polytechnic university in the country, regardless of how many such institutions there are. Whether or not that growth includes lessons on influential British blues bands of the late ’60s, for now, remains to be seen. “Our destiny as a polytechnic university is to be the university for Richmond. Kwantlen has to be Richmond’s university,” said Davis. “Then in Surrey – this is your university. The same mandate goes for Cloverdale and Langley. This is your university.” Á

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Our destiny as a polytechnic university is to be the university for Richmond. Kwantlen has to be Richmond’s university. Then in Surrey – this is your university. The same mandate goes for Cloverdale and Langley. This is your university

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CHANGING GEARS

A shift in career requires time and plenty of drive – but it can be worth it to reach your goal

Bert Steinmanis holds

DARAH HANSEN

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am Brewer is a busy man. His days typically begin at 6 a.m. and run full tilt until about 11 p.m. You can usually find him at the Vancouver Public Library downtown or at the University of British Columbia, where, surrounded by books and students half his age, he’s in his second year of law school. Time is so precious, Brewer, 46, has to schedule moments with his family. If he really knuckles down, he can make it home four nights a week for dinner with his partner, Lisa Yamaoka, and tuck his five-year-old daughter, Isabel, into bed. Sundays, he takes Isabel to the local pool. It’s a big change from where he was two years ago: a successful environmental campaigner and consultant with 20 years’ experience, an enviable work-life balance and near six-figure salary. “In a lot of ways it was pretty hard to beat – swimming, skiing, lots of time for camping,” Brewer said of the family’s lifestyle. Then he made the bold decision to change careers. “I guess at this point in my life I want to contribute to the best of my potential, and I hoped that law school would

help me do so,” he wrote in an email. Let’s be honest. Most of us who’ve been in the workforce for any length of time have wondered about what it would be like to tackle a new and exciting career. For some of us, the attraction is about realizing a dream before it’s too late. For others, it’s the chance to take a breather and re-evaluate what it is we really want from the job, be it more status, money or to bring about social change. Whatever the trigger, it’s comforting to know these thoughts are all perfectly normal. Indeed, according to Marlene Delanghe, a Vancouverbased career strategist and human resources consultant, it’s pretty common for professionals, particularly those in mid-career, to consider shifting gears. If our early work lives are about developing the expertise and reputation we need to get ahead, the mid-life stage is when we get to pause and ask ourselves the big questions: Am I happy in this line of work? Do I want to continue? What else can I do to make a living? The path ahead can depend on our answers. “That is why it is a very rich stage,” Delanghe said. Bert Steinmanis is certainly familiar with what it takes to transition jobs. At 48, the Vancouver resident is one exam

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At this point in my life I want to contribute to the best of my potential

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away from launching his third professional identity. Steinmanis began his work life in the late 1980s as a dentist in Ontario. A decade later, he completed a two-year program at New York’s Circle in the Square Theatre School and went on to build a successful acting career. In 2009, Steinmanis found himself back in the classroom, this time studying finance and accounting at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He later landed a job with a small Vancouver accounting firm, Strategex Group Chartered Accountants, and is now on track to become a chartered general accountant in early 2014. Steinmanis said anyone considering a career change should spend some time mapping out where it is they want to go and how they are going to get there. Finances, training and the realities of the job market should all be part of the equation. Delanghe said people shouldn’t underestimate just how emotional the career transition process can be, even when we initiate the change ourselves. Powerful feelings of anger, shock, surprise, worry and even, occasionally, relief can all be triggered by a transition on the work front. Having your own cheerleading squad in the form of family or friends is critical. “You really need someone to just care for you and be with you and believe in you,” Delanghe said. Professional support is equally important. Delanghe

recommends seeking out a financial adviser and/or a career expert who can offer pragmatic advice. A career change is not for everyone. Of those who do make the move, most will succeed, particularly those who have put the effort into forming a robust strategy to up their game and potential. “You are doing something courageous,” Delanghe said. Brewer has no regrets about his own career decisions, despite the added complications in his life right now. “It’s certainly not normal to attend law school in one’s 40s (with a young family and significant financial obligations!),” he said in an email. Brewer credits his partner, Lisa, for her unfailing support and willingness to take on a significant solo-parenting role while he finishes his degree. As for Isabel, Brewer hopes his life choices help his young daughter understand the value of following your heart, that change is possible and learning doesn’t have to end when you grow up. Some day, when he’s out of school and using the hard-earned tools of his education to better support his green beliefs as an environmental lawyer, there may be even more tangible benefits to measure. “It’s over Isabel’s expected lifetime that many of the consequences of our environmental damage will be felt, and that has given me a greater sense of urgency,” Brewer wrote. “In short, I want to make the most effective contributions that I can.” Á

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TRADE ROUTES

B.C. residents are retraining to switch white collars for blue as skilled tradespeople become the hottest candidates in demand

SCOTT SIMPSON

hen Clement Manuel moved to Canada from the Philippines in 2010, he brought with him his family and a university degree in business management. Now, instead of a white-collar shirt and a desk job, the 38-year-old father is wearing a steel helmet with a tinted visor as he prepares for a career in one of British Columbia’s most sought-after trades – welding. A student in the welding program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, he is one of many B.C. residents who have veered away from pursuing a professional career in favour of trade school. According to a recent B.C. Industry Training Authority survey of more than 3,700 recent trades program graduates, 39 per cent had previous post-secondary education and half of that group, or about 20 per cent of the total number of students who reached journeyman status between July 1, 2010, and June 30, 2011, had achieved a prior credential. “It was kind of hard to find a job where I would end up applying my degree,” Manuel recalled. “Welding is a hot job here in Canada right now, and you get more pay doing

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those trades jobs.” The satisfaction Manuel gets from the work has left no room for second-guessing himself. “I love the training because it’s like you’re trying to perfect your skills, and I’m happy when I’ve done something really good.” Manuel has his sights on work with Seaspan, the North Vancouver marine contractor that has $11.3 billion worth of federal contracts to build military, research and coast guard vessels over the next 30 years. “It’s a really good choice for now because Seaspan got an award from the federal government to build ships. That’s one of the very big considerations as to why I enrolled as a welder.”

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Down the road there are opportunities for trade workers with a complementary skill set such as Manuel’s expertise in business management. “We are always looking for talented Red Seal welders and journeyman-trained Red Seal metal fabricators,” John Burke, general manager of Prince George-based Northern Steel Ltd., said. They also look for tradespeople who will be part of the company’s succession planning. “There is a huge career path from the day you say, ‘OK, I want to be a tradesman’, to the day you are 55 years old — and with all those years of experience you are now running the shop and potentially into ownership or succession,” Burke said. “We have a fellow who came in about a year ago. This guy has leadership skills. We’re on top of that. We’re coaching him, helping him, educating him if you like, putting the

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pieces together to help him fulfil his career path. “This is what I think gets missed in the marketing of the trades – there are leaders needed, and those jobs are way up there in terms of their importance to the business.” Heather Oland, chief executive officer of Initiatives Prince George, echoed that. Her message: If you want to incorporate a trade and professional skills, come north. “The Prince George economy grew at almost twice the rate of the B.C. economy as a whole over the last several years. When you are in a smaller city there are innumerable firms with 10 to 30 people, or three- to five-people construction firms. “The opportunity to get in on the ground floor, help to grow a company and be part of that company’s succession plan is very good for people who are entrepreneurial, who want to work for themselves, who want to be in charge and take over their own companies.” Á

BCIT welding student Clement Manuel studied business management before deciding to become a welder | CHUNG CHOW

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STUDY YOUR Researching all available financing options and alternative study programs is

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OPTIONS essential for those thinking of going back to school

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o your homework before signing up for classes. That’s the first piece of advice Manoj Bhakthan, director of financial aid and awards at Simon Fraser University (SFU), offers those thinking about further education but leery of being saddled with debt. “Be proactive,” he said in an interview. “Find out what opportunities are available.” By opportunities, he’s referring to the many scholarships, awards and bursaries on offer, which don’t always hinge on exceptional high-school grades. Some are specifically designed for students who already have work experience while others are for those with limited income. A good place to begin your research is at your chosen post-secondary institution. The SFU website, for example, offers advice on scholarships, awards, student loans and grants as well as a budget estimator listing typical costs for graduate and undergraduate students. According to the estimator, average costs for one SFU term (four months) are close to $8,000, but that will vary by faculty and lifestyle. Murray Baker, author of a bestselling book called The Debt-Free Graduate, said such high costs should prompt introspection for anyone considering a return to school. Will it really be worth your while to take time away from paid employment to upgrade your education? If so, could the same goal be attained after hours through continuing education, online courses or programs such as SFU NOW, which lets working adults take classes at night and on weekends to earn credits toward a degree? SFU NOW (Nights or Weekends), which opened in fall 2008, is designed for those working 30 hours or more per week. It attracts a broad range of students from young baristas to middle-aged managers hoping to advance their careers, said SFU NOW director Yvonne Tabin. For those who conclude that the best route is a full-time program, there are several options. If your chosen field of study would support your career, ask your employers if they will cover all or part of the costs or allow you to work part-time while attending classes. If you must leave your job to further your education, consider co-op programs that integrate classroom studies

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with related work experience. Not only does that allow you to earn money while going to school, it also nurtures connections that could lead to full-time employment after graduation. Some universities have special programs to help students with limited financial resources find part-time work on campus. SFU also links interested students with part-time temporary work in clerical, secretarial and technological jobs on campus. Mid-career students with registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) should consider the Lifelong Learning Plan, a federal program that allows tax-free RRSP withdrawals of up to $10,000 per year to pay for post-secondary education. The money must be repaid within 10 years. Working off-campus is also an option, although adhering to a work schedule while attending classes can be difficult. Caryn Lafreniere, who is in the final semester of a master’s program in public health, said her advice for new students would be to search out scholarships, seek advice from on-campus financial aid services and scrape together savings from summer jobs. Juggling part-time work off-campus with full-time studies is stressful and best avoided, if possible, she added. “Try not to burn out,” she said. “Working and doing school at the same time can be really tough.” Despite the title of his book, Baker said graduating debtfree is not always possible. But his tips – which include advice about finding the best summer jobs, dining on a budget and avoiding unnecessary fees and school supply costs – are intended to keep debt under control. While there have been many changes and updates to his book since it was first published in 1996, one fact remains the same, he said. “It’s still a struggle for students to finance college and university.” Á

Caryn Lafreniere, who is in the final semester of a master’s program in public health, says her advice for new students would be to search out scholarships, seek advice from on-campus financial aid services and scrape together savings from summer jobs | CHUNG CHOW

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MASTERING

CAREERS IN TECH Two local master’s degree programs are designed to help technology professionals move from technical to managerial roles

Tedbets co-founder and CTO Jeremy Hutchings decided to get more training when he realized software engineers and sales and marketing people speak different languages | CHUNG CHOW

NELSON BENNETT

n his LinkedIn profile, Tedbets co-founder and CTO Jeremy Hutchings confesses he talks to cats. If they misunderstand him, they can be forgiven – they’re cats. He’s less forgiving about the communication problems that have arisen over the course of his career working as a software developer and technical director for a string of Internet and game development companies. When software engineers meet with sales and marketing people to discuss new products, it can be as if they’re speaking different languages, said Hutchings, who decided to improve his own communication and teambuilding skills by earning a certificate in counselling.

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There, he learned conflict resolution, group facilitation and interpersonal communication. “Being a technical director, I have to deal with five to 15 engineers – some of whom are mentally brilliant, but prima donnas – and manage my own frustration,” said Hutchings, who has worked as technical director for East Side Games and MetroLyrics.com (acquired by CBS Interactive). He more recently co-founded Tedbets, a mobile app that allows friends to bet among each other – something of a hit in the U.K. with the sports-pub crowd. With degrees in computer science and software engineering management, Hutchings at least speaks the same

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Mastering careers in tech

Cynthia Shippam-Brett, holding photoelectric film and glass her company, Switch Materials, is developing, felt she needed more training for business and team management | CHUNG CHOW

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language as programmers. Even so, in the high-pressure atmosphere that arises when a new game or app is being rushed to market, Hutchings has found there can be a lot of miscommunication, conflict and failed expectations. And that can result in burnout, especially in game studios. Since earning his counselling certificate from Vancouver Community College, Hutchings said he has gone “from frustrated technical director to confident CTO.” His continuing education hasn’t stopped there either. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in systems thinking and practice – via distance learning – through the Open University in the U.K. “I’ve taken that on mainly to help with business decisions, development of strategy, understanding effective markets and competitor analysis,” Hutchings said. “It takes you from the zeros and ones in programming to the big, big picture.” These kinds of soft skills – such as team management and big-picture thinking – are what entrepreneurs and

executives are looking to develop when they take MBA programs that are tailored to their fields, like the two-year management of technology (MOT) MBA offered by Simon Fraser University’s (SFU’s) Beedie School of Business. “The unique thing about our program is that they are scientists and engineers who want to continue to work in a sector that uses their deep-rooted expertise in science and engineering, but also they want to be able to make strategic decisions and either lead their own company or be a VP-level executive in a technology firm,” said Elicia Maine, academic director for the MOT MBA program. Cynthia Shippam-Brett has a PhD in plant sciences, is a certified patent agent and works as the intellectual property specialist for a high-tech company, Switch Materials, which makes smart-glass for sunroofs on vehicles. She has also worked for a national law firm as a patent agent, and for the University of British Columbia’s (UBC’s) technology transfer office. But even with those credentials, she felt she needed a broader understanding of business and team management, so last year she enrolled in the MOT MBA program. “I felt there was a bit of a gap in my background,” she said. “The MBA was my way to give myself more flexibility – from having an enhanced skill set to seeing how different problems can be addressed.” The 24-month program is offered on a part-time basis because most of those enrolled are still employed, like Shippam-Brett. It was designed for professionals with undergraduate degrees in science, technology and engineering who are transitioning from technical to managerial roles. The degree program covers topics like developing business plans for new ventures, case studies on technology life cycles and redesigning an organization’s processes. Another master’s program for professionals moving from technical to managerial roles is the master of digital media, offered jointly by SFU, the British Columbia institute of Technology, UBC and Emily Carr University of Art + Design. “People often get skills – a graduate degree or whatever – and it takes them so far into the business world,” said Richard Smith, director of the master of digital media program. “But either those skills get old or they’re changing their career in a certain direction, so they need new skills. Probably the most common thing is they need to layer on some sort of management skills.” The program does not teach digital media fundamentals but rather how to manage teams of people who have those skills, Smith said. Even professionals with advanced digital media skills, like Haig Armen, who is an associate professor in the faculty of design and dynamic media at Emily Carr and founder and creative director of LiFT Studios, a digital interactive design company, take the course. Armen has a degree in music and learned digital media and design skills on his own. He worked as a producer for CBC for six years and was part of the team that designed the award-winning CBC Radio 3 website. “Everything I’ve learned about business I learned just by being a freelancer,” Armen said. “All the soft skills that you learn around building teams – that’s such a huge part of the digital media program here.” Á

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New-skills training directory HR TRAINING BC Human Resources Management Association 1111 Hastings St W Suite 1101, Vancouver, BC V6E 2J3 p: 604-684-7228 f: 604-684-3225 e: info@bchrma.org www.bchrma.org Clear HR Consulting Inc 601 Broadway W Suite 400, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2 p: 604-688-3879 f: 604-688-3841 e: cpau@clearhrconsulting.com www.clearhrconsulting.com College of New Caledonia 3330 22nd Ave, Prince George, BC V2N 1P8 p: 250-562-2131 f: 250-561-5876 e: askcnc@cnc.bc.ca www.cnc.bc.ca College of the Rockies 2700 College Way , PO Box 8500, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7 p: 250-489-2751 f: 250-489-1790 e: info@cotr.bc.ca www.cotr.bc.ca Creativity at Work 2181 38th Ave W Suite 804, Vancouver, BC V6M 1R8 p: 604-327-1565 www.creativityatwork.com Hay Group Ltd 1140 Pender St W Suite 1390, Vancouver, BC V6E 4G1 p: 604-682-4269 f: 604-682-4405 e: mark.jackson@haygroup.com www.haygroup.com/ca Insights Learning & Development Vancouver 17 Fawcett Rd Suite 339, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6V2 p: 604-522-4229 f: 604-522-4230 e: info@insightsvancouver.com www.insightsvancouver.com Jouta Performance Group Inc 1040 Hamilton St Suite 301, Vancouver, BC V6B 2R9 p: 604-488-8885 f: 604-642-6606 www.jouta.com Kison Inc & Growth Through Learning 10551 Shellbridge Way Suite 35, Richmond, BC V6X 2W9 p: 604-284-5133 f: 604-284-5132 e: contact@kison.com www.kison.com Northwest Community College 5331 McConnell Ave, Terrace, BC V8G 4X2 p: 250-638-5470 f: 250-638-5432 e: psaunders@nwcc.bc.ca www.nwcc.ca Royal Roads University 2005 Sooke Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2 p: 250-391-2511 f: 250-391-2500 e: info@royalroads.ca www.royalroads.ca Thompson Rivers University 900 McGill Rd, Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8 p: 250-828-3000 e: admissions@tru.ca www.tru.ca UBC Sauder School of Business Executive Education 800 Robson St Suite 1900, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7 p: 604-822-8263 f: 604-822-8496 e: exec.ed@sauder.ubc.ca www.sauder.ubc.ca/exec_ed

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University of the Fraser Valley 33844 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8 p: 604-504-7441 f: 604-885-7614 e: info@ufv.ca www.ufv.ca Wallace Murray & Associates 1080 Howe St Suite 801, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2T1 p: 778-885-4607 e: inquiries@wmandassociates.ca www.wmandassociates.ca IT TRAINING Alandale Training Corp 6580 Bouchard Crt, Richmond, BC V7C 5H4 p: 604-839-8777 f: 604-274-8779 e: info@alandaletraining.com www.alandaletraining.com College of New Caledonia 3330 22nd Ave, Prince George, BC V2N 1P8 p: 250-562-2131 f: 250-561-5876 e: askcnc@cnc.bc.ca www.cnc.bc.ca College of the Rockies 2700 College Way , PO Box 8500, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7 p: 250-489-2751 f: 250-489-1790 e: info@cotr.bc.ca www.cotr.bc.ca Northwest Community College 5331 McConnell Ave, Terrace, BC V8G 4X2 p: 250-638-5470 f: 250-638-5432 e: psaunders@nwcc.bc.ca www.nwcc.ca Thompson Rivers University 900 McGill Rd, Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8 p: 250-828-3000 e: admissions@tru.ca www.tru.ca University of the Fraser Valley 33844 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8 p: 604-504-7441 f: 604-885-7614 e: info@ufv.ca www.ufv.ca MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIP TRAINING Catalyst Training Services Inc 1200 73rd Ave W Suite 1100, Vancouver, BC V6P 6G5 p: 604-298-5505 e: info@catalysttraining.ca www.catalysttraining.ca Clear HR Consulting Inc 601 Broadway W Suite 400, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2 p: 604-688-3879 f: 604-688-3841 e: cpau@clearhrconsulting.com www.clearhrconsulting.com College of New Caledonia 3330 22nd Ave, Prince George, BC V2N 1P8 p: 250-562-2131 f: 250-561-5876 e: askcnc@cnc.bc.ca www.cnc.bc.ca College of the Rockies 2700 College Way , PO Box 8500, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7 p: 250-489-2751 f: 250-489-1790 e: info@cotr.bc.ca www.cotr.bc.ca Creativity at Work 2181 38th Ave W Suite 804, Vancouver, BC V6M 1R8 p: 604-327-1565 www.creativityatwork.com

Dale Carnegie Training of BC 4710 Kingsway Suite 1028, Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2 p: 604-299-5115 f: 604-299-5657 e: paul.sinkevich@dalecarnegie.com www.bc.dalecarnegie.com Discovery Centre for Entrepreneurship Vancouver and Fraser Valley, BC p: 604-824-1460 e: tana@possibility.ca www.possibility.ca Dynamic Achievement 1296 Haywood Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1V1 p: 604-926-6465 f: 604-922-3265 e: info@dynamicachievement.com www.dynamicachievement.com Hay Group Ltd 1140 Pender St W Suite 1390, Vancouver, BC V6E 4G1 p: 604-682-4269 f: 604-682-4405 e: mark.jackson@haygroup.com www.haygroup.com/ca Insights Learning & Development Vancouver 17 Fawcett Rd Suite 339, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6V2 p: 604-522-4229 f: 604-522-4230 e: info@insightsvancouver.com www.insightsvancouver.com Jouta Performance Group Inc 1040 Hamilton St Suite 301, Vancouver, BC V6B 2R9 p: 604-488-8885 f: 604-642-6606 www.jouta.com Kison Inc & Growth Through Learning 10551 Shellbridge Way Suite 35, Richmond, BC V6X 2W9 p: 604-284-5133 f: 604-284-5132 e: contact@kison.com www.kison.com Kwela Leadership and Talent Management 3695 10th Ave W, Box 39222, Vancouver, BC V6R 1G0 p: 604-417-7188 f: 877-725-8903 e: admin@kwelaleadership.com www.kwelaleadership.com MDA Training Inc 302 Water St Suite 300, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6 p: 778-588-7230 f: 866-203-8715 e: spowell@mdatraining.com www.mdatraining.com Northwest Community College 5331 McConnell Ave, Terrace, BC V8G 4X2 p: 250-638-5470 f: 250-638-5432 e: psaunders@nwcc.bc.ca www.nwcc.ca Royal Roads University 2005 Sooke Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2 p: 250-391-2511 f: 250-391-2500 e: info@royalroads.ca www.royalroads.ca Thompson Rivers University 900 McGill Rd, Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8 p: 250-828-3000 e: admissions@tru.ca www.tru.ca UBC Sauder School of Business Executive Education 800 Robson St Suite 1900, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7 p: 604-822-8263 f: 604-822-8496 e: exec.ed@sauder.ubc.ca www.sauder.ubc.ca/exec_ed

University of the Fraser Valley 33844 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8 p: 604-504-7441 f: 604-885-7614 e: info@ufv.ca www.ufv.ca Wallace Murray & Associates 1080 Howe St Suite 801, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2T1 p: 778-885-4607 e: inquiries@wmandassociates.ca www.wmandassociates.ca SALES/MARKETING TRAINING College of New Caledonia 3330 22nd Ave, Prince George, BC V2N 1P8 p: 250-562-2131 f: 250-561-5876 e: askcnc@cnc.bc.ca www.cnc.bc.ca College of the Rockies 2700 College Way , PO Box 8500, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7 p: 250-489-2751 f: 250-489-1790 e: info@cotr.bc.ca www.cotr.bc.ca Dale Carnegie Training of BC 4710 Kingsway Suite 1028, Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2 p: 604-299-5115 f: 604-299-5657 e: paul.sinkevich@dalecarnegie.com www.bc.dalecarnegie.com Dynamic Achievement 1296 Haywood Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1V1 p: 604-926-6465 f: 604-922-3265 e: info@dynamicachievement.com www.dynamicachievement.com Insights Learning & Development Vancouver 17 Fawcett Rd Suite 339, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6V2 p: 604-522-4229 f: 604-522-4230 e: info@insightsvancouver.com www.insightsvancouver.com Kison Inc & Growth Through Learning 10551 Shellbridge Way Suite 35, Richmond, BC V6X 2W9 p: 604-284-5133 f: 604-284-5132 e: contact@kison.com www.kison.com Northwest Community College 5331 McConnell Ave, Terrace, BC V8G 4X2 p: 250-638-5470 f: 250-638-5432 e: psaunders@nwcc.bc.ca www.nwcc.ca Thompson Rivers University 900 McGill Rd, Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8 p: 250-828-3000 e: admissions@tru.ca www.tru.ca UBC Sauder School of Business Executive Education 800 Robson St Suite 1900, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7 p: 604-822-8263 f: 604-822-8496 e: exec.ed@sauder.ubc.ca www.sauder.ubc.ca/exec_ed University of the Fraser Valley 33844 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8 p: 604-504-7441 f: 604-885-7614 e: info@ufv.ca www.ufv.ca Wallace Murray & Associates 1080 Howe St Suite 801, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2T1 p: 778-885-4607 e: inquiries@wmandassociates.ca www.wmandassociates.ca Ă

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Professional designations Credentials that boost your qualifications – and what it takes to earn them ACCOUNTING CPA (Certified Professional Accountant) Formerly CGA ( Certified General Accountant) , CMA (Certified Management Accountant) and CA (Chartered Accountant) Description: The Certified General Accountants of British Columbia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia and the Certified Management Accountants of British Columbia have partnered to offer the nationally developed, regionally delivered Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program. The CPA program has been offered in British Columbia since July 2013. Prerequisites: Four-year, 120-credit-hour university degree or equivalent. In addition to an undergraduate degree, there will be specific subject area coverage which all candidates will be required to complete. The specific subject area coverage requirements can be met through approved programs in post-secondary institutions. Students who did not acquire the prerequisite subject area coverage as part of their undergraduate degree will be able to meet this requirement through the CPA Prerequisite Education Program, offered by the profession and delivered on a part-time basis. The CPA Prerequisite Education Program is a modularized program consisting of 12 modules; students complete only those modules they require. Requirements: The CPA professional education program has six modules: two common core modules, common to all candidates, which focus on the development of competencies in management and financial accounting, and the integration of the six core technical competency areas–audit and assurance, finance, taxation, financial reporting, management accounting, and strategy and governance; two elective modules, which allow CPA candidates to develop deeper skills in their areas of career interest and four electives will be offered–assurance, performance management, tax and finance. All candidates must choose two; candidates pursuing careers in public accounting must choose assurance and tax. The final two courses include a capstone integrative module that focuses on the development of the enabling competencies such as leadership and professional skills and the integration of core competencies; and a capstone examination preparation module which prepares CPA candidates for the common final examination. At the conclusion of the six modules students write a common final examination. All CPA candidates must also complete relevant, progressive practical experience that is approved by the CPA profession. Experience can be gained in two ways: pre-approved path, in which CPA candidates will be employed in training positions offered by offices and organizations in training paths approved by the CPA profession; or experience verification model: in which CPA candidates will be appropriately supervised and/or mentored, and submit detailed experience reports for approval by the CPA profession. Costs: Vary Administering organization: Certified Management Accountants Society of BC, Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC and Certified General Accountants of BC (www.bccpa.ca)

CAREER COUNSELLING CCDP (Certified Career Development Practitioner) Description: A CCDP knows career development, has skills and expertise in assessment and referral and has interpersonal competence in career development. A CCDP has skills and expertise in at least three of: assessment, facilitated individual and group learning, career counselling, information and resource management, work development and community capacity-building. Requirements: Master’s degree in related field and at least

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one year’s related work experience; bachelor’s degree in related field and at least two years’ related work experience; diploma in career-development practice or related field and at least three years’ related work experience; certificate in career-development practice or related field, or equivalent post-secondary education and at least four years’ related work experience; evidence of all core competencies and three areas of specialization; evidence of completing course in ethics related to career development, counselling or adult education that includes at least 10 hours’ instructional time, as well as course in career-development theory that includes at least 20 hours’ instructional time. Costs: $250 (+ GST) application fee, $150 (+ GST) renewal fee after three years Administering organization: BC Career Development Association (www.bccda.org)

EDITING CPE (Certified Professional Editor) Description: Candidates can become CPEs or earn separate certifications in proofreading, copy editing, structural editing or stylistic editing. Requirements: Passing of required tests (four tests for CPE designation). No formal requirements, but EAC recommends at least five years of extensive editing work experience. Costs: For one test, $425 (member), $525 (non-member). For two tests, $800 (member), $1,000 (non-member) Administering organization: Editors’ Association of Canada (www.editors.ca)

ENTERTAINMENT ETCP (Entertainment Technician Certification Program) Description: Focuses on disciplines affecting health and safety of crews, performers and audiences. Certification available for rigger–arena, rigger–theatre and entertainment electrician. Requirements: Points system based on education and work experience determines eligibility. Thirty points to write exam (see website for points list). Costs: US$500 certification for members of PLASA, AMPTP, CITT, IATSE, IAVM, InfoComm International, The Broadway League, TEA and USITT (multiple exam discounts available); $600 for non-members Administering organization: Professional Lighting and Sound Association (www.etcp.plasa.org)

EVENT PLANNING CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) Description: Helps people employed in meeting management pursue continuing education, increase involvement with industry and gain industry-wide recognition. Requirements: Three years’ work experience in the industry, having been employed within the last 12 months; a degree in meeting, event, exhibition or hospitality/ tourism management and two years’ work experience; three years’ full-time instruction experience in a meeting/ hospitality university program. Completion of 25 hours’ continuing education or completion of approved internship/ apprenticeship in the industry with a minimum of 200 hours of work experience. Written exam. Costs: US$250 CMP application submission fee, US$450 exam registration fee Administering organization: Convention Industry Council (www.conventionindustry.org)

CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional) Description: Awarded by ISES. Requirements: To qualify for CSEP exam, a candidate must have minimum three years’ full-time professional employment in the special-events industry. Documentation of work experience required. Exam is a 4.5-hour computerbased examination scored either pass or fail and consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions and a written portion, both based on the CSEP content outline (online at www.ises.com). Costs: US$600 CSEP exam registration fee, US$200 recertification (after five years with 25 industry points–no exam required), CDN $399 (+ $55 one-time application fee) annual membership fee (administered by Canadian head office, www.isescanada.com) Administering organization: International Special Events Society (www.ises.com)

DMCP (Destination Management Certified Professional) Requirements: To qualify as a candidate for the written exam, applicant must have minimum three years’ destination management or bachelor’s degree in hospitality-related major from accredited university; current employment in hospitality; responsibility and accountability for successful completion of destination-management programs and minimum 90 points on the application. Costs: US$200 application fee (US$300 non-members), US$400 test registration fee (US$500 non-members), US$200 recertification application fee (after five years with 50 continuing experience/education points) Administering organization: Association of Destination Management Executives (www.adme.org)

EXECUTIVE COACHING ACC (Associate Certified Coach), PCC (Professional Certified Coach), MCC (Master Certified Coach) Description: The ICF establishes and administers minimum standards for credentialing professional coaches and coachtraining agencies. A coach credentialed by the ICF has coachspecific training, has achieved a designated number of hours of experience and has been coached by a mentor coach. Requirements: Vary by designation Costs: Vary Administering organization: International Coach Federation (www.coachfederation.org)

FAMILY ENTERPRISE ADVISING Family Enterprise Advisor Program Description: The Family Enterprise Advisor designation demonstrates an advisor’s commitment to excellence in family enterprise advising. Granted to experienced lawyers, wealth managers, accountants, facilitators and family therapists, the designation represents a substantial opportunity in a marketplace where more than 80% of businesses are family-owned. Appointed by the Institute of Family Enterprise Advisors, this designation is unique in the world. Requirements: Completion of the Family Enterprise Advisor Program at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, possession of a professional designation or equivalent, passing of the written and oral components of the designation exam offered by IFEA. The multi-disciplinary approach teaches advisors to integrate their own disciplines with others to provide collaborative and complementary advice to business family clients, all of whom must navigate the unique challenges of family dynamics, governance, communication and succession planning. Only offered once each year, the program is the education requirement for a designation with IFEA..

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Costs: Completion of program, $13,960, includes first year’s membership to IFEA; designation fees, $500; annual membership fees thereafter, $395. Administering organization: Institute of Family Enterprise Advisors (www.ifea.ca)

FINANCE AND INSURANCE CAIB (Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker) Description: IBABC offers CAIB program through provincial member associations. Designed for property and casualty insurance brokers, CAIB provides insurance knowledge to develop competence and enhance career opportunities. Four course modules constitute the program and cover personal and commercial lines of insurance plus brokeragemanagement skills. each course culminates in a national exam. Courses prepare students to meet B.C. licensing requirements. Requirements: Completion of four course volumes and exams. Employment by insurance brokerage that is member of a provincial brokers’ association that is, in turn, member of Insurance Brokers Association of Canada. Costs: Per course, $545–645 (including text materials and exam fees) self-study options, $695–845 (including web access, text materials and exam fees) online options, $845–995 (including instruction, text materials and exam fees) classroom options Administering organization: Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia (www.ibabc.org)

CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) and CCBA (Certification of Competency in Business Analysis) Description of CBAP: Holding CBAP proves demonstrated knowledge of skills necessary for being an effective business analyst and competence in the principles and practices of business analysis. It brings recognition of professional competence by professional peers and management along with advanced career potential from recognition as a professional business-analysis practitioner. Description of CCBA: This stepping-stone to obtaining the CBAP designation provides recognition for persons who have experience in business analysis but do not yet meet the requirements for the CBAP designation. Requirements for CBAP: 7,500 hours’ experience in business analysis in last 10 years in tasks specifically related to knowledge areas in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide, 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas, minimum 21 hours’ professional development in last four years, two references from career manager, client or CBAP recipients, passing of final exam, signed code of conduct. Recertification every three years with 60 continuing development units. Requirements for CCBA: 3,750 hours’ work in business analysis aligned with the BABOK Guide in last seven years, 900 hours in two of the six knowledge areas or 500 hours in four of the six knowledge areas, 21 hours’ professional development in the past four years, minimum high school education or equivalent, two references from career manager, client or CBAP recipient, passing of final exam, signed code of conduct. Costs of CBAP: US$125 exam application fee, US$325 exam fee for IIBA members or US$450 for non-members Costs of CCBA:US$125 exam application fee, US$325 exam fee for IIBA members or US$450 for non-members Administering organization: International Institute of Business Analysis (www.theiiba.org)

CCP (Certified Credit Professional) Description: CCP designation is recognized as a symbol of excellence in credit management. Program is delivered online. The credit basics program (also offered online) can be used as a stepping-stone to this certification. Requirements: Completion of required courses in financialaccounting fundamentals, credit management, micro/ macroeconomics, corporate-finance fundamentals, business communications, managing credit with information technology, Canadian credit law and advanced credit management. Transfer credits applicable. Ongoing requirements: Continued membership and participation in a continuing professional-development program

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Costs: $375 basic tuition, $699–770 per course. Fees include textbooks, lesson materials, educational software and sessional exam fees. Administering organization: Credit Institute of Canada (www.creditinstitute.org)

CFP (Certified Financial Planner) Requirements: Completion of core curriculum program approved by FPSC, agreement to abide by FPSC code of ethics and maintain registration in registered candidate program, passing of financial planning examination level 1, at least one year full-time (or equivalent) financial-planning work experience, completion of an FPSC-approved capstone course, passing of financial planning examination level 2 and at least two additional years’ full-time (or equivalent) financial-planning work experience. Total financial-planning work experience must be at least three years. Candidates who qualify under approved prior credential policy (those who hold CA, CGA, CMA, CFA, CLU or FCIA designations, have PhDs in finance, economics or business or are members of provincial law society) must still complete both exams and successfully complete the capstone course. For all candidates, there is a maximum of four attempts on FPEs. Candidates must meet other administrative requirements and abide by maintenance requirements. Ongoing requirements: Annual renewal of license by 30 hours’ continuing education, continued agreement to abide by FPSC code of ethics and adhere to the Marks Use Guide for Canadian CFP Professionals. Costs: Vary with educational institutions and programs. $450–700 for exams (there are early, regular and lateregistration fees) (subject to change); $345 (+ GST) annual licensee fee (subject to change). Continuing education fees vary. Administrating organization: Financial Planning Standards Council (www.fpsc.ca)

CIP (Chartered Insurance Professional) and FCIP (Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional) Description of CIP: Comprehensive designation program for property and casualty insurance that integrates practical and theoretical knowledge and features concentrations for underwriters, brokers/agents and adjusters. Description of FCIP: The FCIP program is designed for current and future leaders in property and casualty insurance. Requirements for CIP: Ten courses taken in class, online or distance learning, five being mandatory, three appliedprofessional and two elective (chosen from more than 30 available courses). Requirements for FCIP: CIP designation (or completion of academic requirements of the CIP program); an undergraduate degree from a Canadian university (or equivalent) or a two-year diploma from a Canadian community college (or equivalent) and must complete five university continuing education courses in microeconomics, financial accounting, business finance, business administration and business strategy; and membership in local insurance institute. Completion of FCIP program consists of six courses (delivered online): strategy in the P&C insurance sector, leading in the insurance world, financial management for insurance leaders, enterprise risk management (ERM) in the insurance sector, emerging issues – implications for the P&C insurance leader, and integrative learning for the P&C insurance sector (a workbased capstone project). Five years’ relevant work experience by completion of the program. Costs for CIP: Approximately $6,000 for 10 courses (including tuition, exam fees and text materials). Individual course fees are approximately $550–660 (+ GST). Costs for FCIP: $6,825 (+ GST)total for six courses, $245 (+ GST) for course material Administering organizations: Insurance Institute of British Columbia, Insurance Institute of Canada (www. insuranceinstitute.ca)

GRAPHIC DESIGN CGD (Certified Graphic Designer) Description: Awarded to practicing designer who has completed at least seven years of combined graphic-design education and professional practice and whose work and professional integrity are of acceptable standards.

Requirements: Applicants submit membership form and resumé, sign licensing agreement and undergo confidential case study/portfolio review. Practising web and new media designers are eligible to apply for CGD status. Also included in this category are professional design educators and design administrators. Three or four- year course of studies in graphic design is recommended but not required. Costs: $330 annual dues (B.C. Mainland), $300 annual dues (Vancouver Island) Administering organization: Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (www.gdc.net)

HOME INSPECTION Licensed Home Inspector Description: Home inspectors must be licensed in British Columbia. Licensing and regulation is conducted by Consumer Protection BC. Requirements: Candidate must hold appropriate designation from and be member in good standing of: Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (ASTT); Canadian National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, Inc. (CanNACHI); the National Home Inspector Certification Council (nHIcc); the Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors -BC (CAHPI(BC).; disclosure of any criminal history. Insurance coverage. For a complete list of licensing requirements, please visit www.homeinspectionrightsbc.ca. Costs: Vary by association designation. $485 for new licence and renewal. Administering organization: Consumer Protection BC (www.consumerprotectionbc.ca or www.homeinspectionrightsbc.ca)

HUMAN RESOURCES CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of National Knowledge Exam (NKE). Plus you must submit a completed experience assessment which is validated by your current employer. This assessment must prove: a minimum of three years working in an HR role within the last 10 years. (at least one year must be within Canada), and experience gained using technical HR knowledge and a level of autonomy in the application of your HR knowledge. It is not necessary to be a manager or supervisor. Experience covers at least two of the seven Required Professional Capabilities. Membership in BC HRMA required. Recertification required every three years by reassessment or with 100 points for professional development activities and experience from various categories. Costs: Annual Member Dues $275 (+ GST); Annual CHRP Dues $105 (+ GST); NKE $275 (+ GST); Experience Requirement $500 (+ GST) Administering organization: BC Human Resources Management Association (www.bchrma.org)

PHR (Professional in Human Resources), SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), GPHR (Global Professional in Human Resources) PHR exam eligibility: One year’s demonstrated professional HR experience with master’s degree or higher; two years’ demonstrated professional HR experience with bachelor’s degree; four years’ demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a bachelor’s degree Requirement for PHR: Three-hour, 175-question multiplechoice exam SPHR exam eligibility: Four years’ demonstrated professional HR experience with master’s degree or higher; five years’ demonstrated professional Hr experience with bachelor’s; or seven years’ demonstrated professional Hr experience with less than a bachelor’s Requirement for SPHR: Three-hour, 175-question multiplechoice exam GPHR exam eligibility: Two years’ demonstrated global professional Hr experience with a master’s degree or higher; three years’ demonstrated professional HR experience (with two of the three being global HR experience) with bachelor’s; or four years’ demonstrated professional HR experience (with two of the four being global HR experience) with less than a bachelor’s Requirement for GPHR: Three-hour, 165-question multiple-

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Professional designations choice exam certification exams occur twice a year (see website for dates and deadlines). Recertification required after three years by accumulation of 60 credit hours of HR-related continuing-education activities prior to end of the three years or by re-taking of exam. Costs: US$400 PHR exam, US$525 SPHR and GPHR exams. SHRM national members receive US$50 discount when applying for exam. Administering organization: Human Resource Certification Institute (www.hrci.org)

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CITP (Certified International Trade Professional) Requirements: Minimum one year’s professional international- trade experience. Completion of Forum for International Trade (FITT) skills program or equivalent thereof. There are eight FITT skills courses, each requiring approximately 45 hours’ classroom instruction. Completion of all eight earns candidate the Forum for International Trade Training diploma in international trade. FITT skills courses available at partner learning institutions from seasoned international-trade professionals or online. Exemptions from course requirements available through prior learning assessment and recognition process, which provides credit for previous work experience and/or education. Adherence to standards of ethical conduct. Designees must maintain membership in good standing. Members must engage in ongoing professional development. Costs: Vary Administering organization: Forum for International Trade Training (www.fitt.ca)

LAW B.C. practising lawyer Description: Membership in the Law Society of British Columbia required for eligibility to practise law. Eligible lawyers from other jurisdictions may practise in B.C. temporarily. Requirements: To become a lawyer for the first time, a person must complete a law degree from a Canadian common law university or obtain a Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation if the law degree is not a Canadian common law degree. Candidates must then complete the 12-month Law Society Admission Program, which includes nine months of articles, and the Law Society’s 10-week Professional Legal Training Course. Lawyers from other jurisdictions can apply to transfer to B.C.; examinations may be required. Costs: $2,500 (+ GST) for Law Society Admission Program, $1,125 (+ GST) transfer application fee, $1,893.06 (+ GST) annual membership fee plUS$1,750 insurance fee. Administering organization: Law Society of British Columbia (www.lawsociety.bc.ca)

MANAGEMENT CIM (Certified in Management) Requirements: Two years’ proven and recognized Canadian management/administration experience. Completion of certificate in management and administration or graduation from accredited program. The certificate in management and administration program involves completion (minimum grade of 60 per cent) of eight-subject study: six mandatory and two option courses. Costs: Vary Administering organization: Canadian Institute of Management (www.cim.ca)

P.Mgr. (Professional Manager) Requirements: Candidate must be business graduate with MBA, MPA or equivalent degree and have three years’ experience in management position of individual responsibility or university graduate with baccalaureate degree including business degree, supplemented by accepted program in management and five years’ experience in management position of individual responsibility or a Certified General Accountant in good standing, registered with one of the provincial CGA associations, with five years management experience of individual responsibility in an established Canadian organization or graduate of

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institute’s four-year program holding CIM designation or other recognized certificate and seven years’ experience in management position of individual responsibility; or person with 10 years’ experience in management position of individual responsibility. Costs: Vary Administering organization: Canadian Institute of Management (www.cim.ca)

C.Mgr. (Chartered Manager) Requirements: There are three paths to C.Mgr.: graduate degree, undergraduate degree and non-degree. Graduate degree: Master’s degree or doctorate in management, commerce or business administration from an AUCC institution or CIM-approved non-AUCC institution (see website for lists). Two years’ experience in senior managerial, academic or research position. Undergraduate degree: Bachelor’s degree in management, commerce or business administration from an AUCC institution or CIM-approved non-AUCC institution (see website for lists), submission of 25,000-word graduate- level research paper on a managerial or business-administration topic reflecting the applicant’s research or industry interests or submission of substantial portfolio of work demonstrating application of managerial principles, four years’ managerial, academic or research experience. Non-degree: Eight-course CIM certificate in management and administration studies or equivalent, 12 additional pre-approved non-introductory courses reflecting a continuation of the concepts covered in the CIM certificate in management and administration studies (or equivalent), submission of 25,000-word graduate-level research paper on a managerial or business-administration topic reflecting the applicant’s research or industry interests or submission of substantial portfolio of work demonstrating application of managerial principles. Six years’ senior managerial, academic or research experience. Comprehensive examination (at discretion of C.Mgr. committee). Additional requirements for all paths: Completed C.Mgr. application accompanied by letter of recommendation from a manager or colleague familiar with applicant’s managerial, academic and/or research experience, two professional/ academic reference letters, detailed CV outlining all academic and managerial experience, official transcripts (direct from institution[s] to CIM national office) and 500word statement of interest, adherence to CIM code of ethics for professional members. Costs: Vary Administering organization: Canadian Institute of Management (www.cim.ca)

CMC (Certified Management Consultant) Requirements: Minimum undergraduate degree or a CA, CGA, CMA or P.Eng. designation. Membership in the Canadian Association of Management Consultants. Completion and signature of declaration serving as bond to abide by the Association’s Uniform Code of Professional Conduct. For entry stream, at least three years’ experience in management consulting. Candidates must each find two current CMCs in Canada to sponsor them and attest to their experience in management consulting. Completion of required courses of study, written descriptions of three consulting assignments and a structured interview, and references from three clients. Note: Qualifications are also available in experienced stream, executive stream and approved MBA stream (see website for details). Costs: $495 (+ GST) annual membership fee, $850 (+ GST) oral assessment (interview), $625 (+ GST) upon becoming a CMC. Additional fees assessed for courses of study and examinations. Administering organization: Canadian Association of Management Consultants (www.cmc-canada.ca) through affiliate institutes

PAYROLL PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner Description: The PCP certification is the foundation for a career in payroll. It provides candidates with the legislative content required to keep an organization compliant throughout the annual payroll cycle, effectively communicate payroll information to all stakeholders, and

understand the accounting function as it relates to payroll. Requirements : Four courses including Payroll Compliance Legislation, Payroll Fundamentals 1, Introduction to Accounting and Payroll Fundamentals 2. Ongoing requirements: 14 hours of continuing professionaleducation credits earned annually Costs: $195 (+ GST) annual membership, online courses available through CPA and classroom courses vary with institution Administering organization: Canadian Payroll Association (www.payroll.ca)

CPM (Certified Payroll Manager) Description: The CPM certification builds on the PCP knowledge and at least two years of payroll compliance experience to develop payroll management skills. It provides the core management subjects and competencies required to manage a payroll department, such as decision-making, managing people, project management, organizational policy and strategy development. PCP certification is a prerequisite for this program. Requirements: Each student must submit an application form and receive approval from the CPA prior to enrolling in the Introduction to Payroll Management course. Students must have at least two years of experience being responsible for an organization’s payroll, which includes being accountable to management for the accuracy of employees’ pay and all government statutory remittances, or equivalent experience, obtained in the past five years. CPM program involves five courses including: Introduction to Payroll Management, Organizational Behaviour Management, Managerial Accounting, Compensation and Benefits Management, and Applied Payroll Management. Ongoing requirements: Membership in Canadian Payroll Association (CPA), adherence to CPA’s code of professional conduct, 21 hours continuing professional-education credits earned. Costs: $195 (+ GST) annual membership, online courses available through CPA and classroom courses vary with institution Administering organization: Canadian Payroll Association (www.payroll.ca)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PMP (Project Management Professional) Description: Recognizes demonstrated knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and delivering results within schedule, budget and resources. Requirements: For candidate with high school diploma or global equivalent, five years’ project-management experience and 35 hours’ project-management education. For candidate with bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, three years’ project-management experience and 35 hours’ project-management education. For all candidates: fourhour, 200-question multiple-choice exam. Ongoing requirements: 60 professional development units (PDUS) within three-year cycle. Costs: US$405 (+ GST) For project Management Institute members, US$555 (+ GST) for non-members, US$129 (+ GST) membership fee, US$119 (+ GST) renewal fee (see website for local chapter information and membership fees) Administering organization: Project Management Institute (www.pmi.org)

CAPM (Certified Associated in Project Management) Description: Recognizes understanding of fundamental knowledge, processes and terminology, as defined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. Requirements: For candidate with high school diploma or global equivalent, 1,500 hours’ project-management experience or 23 hours’ project-management education. Three-hour, 150-question multiple-choice exam. Ongoing requirements: PDUs not required for CAPM certification holders. Instead, there is a re-exam before the end of the five-year certification cycle. Costs: US$225 (+ GST) For project Management Institute members, US$300 (+ GST) for non-members, US$129 (+ GST) membership fee, US$119 (+ GST) renewal fee (see website for local chapter information and membership fees) Administering organization: Project Management Institute (www.pmi.org)

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Professional designations PMI-SP (Project Management Institute Scheduling Professional) Description: Recognizes demonstrated knowledge and advanced expertise in specialized area of developing and maintaining project schedules. Requirements: For candidate with high school diploma or global equivalent, 5,000 hours’ project-scheduling experience and 40 hours’ project-scheduling education. For candidate with bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, 3,500 hours’ project-scheduling experience and 30 hours’ projectscheduling education. For all candidates: 170-question multiple-choice exam. Ongoing requirements: 60 PDUs to be earned in three-year cycle. Costs: US$520 (+ GST) for Project Management Institute members, US$670 (+ GST) for non-members, US$129 (+ GST) membership fee, US$119 (+ GST) renewal fee (see website for local chapter information and membership fees) Administering organization: Project Management Institute (www.pmi.org)

PMI-RMP (Project Management Institute Risk Management Professional) Description: Recognizes demonstrated knowledge and expertise in specialized area of assessing and identifying project risks while mitigating threats and capitalizing on opportunities. Requirements: For candidate with high school diploma or global equivalent, 4,500 hours’ project risk-management experience and 40 hours’ project risk-management education. For candidate with bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, 3,000 hours’ project risk-management experience and 30 hours’ project risk-management education. For all candidates: 170-question multiple-choice exam. Ongoing requirements: 60 PDUs to be earned in three-year cycle. Costs: US$520 (+ GST) for Project Management Institute members, US$670 (+ GST) for non-members, US$129 (+ GST) membership fee, US$119 (+ GST) renewal fee (see website for local chapter information and membership fees) Administering association: Project Management Institute (www.pmi.org)

PgMP (Program Management Professional) Description: Recognizes demonstrated experience, skill and performance in oversight of multiple, related projects aligned with an organizational strategy. Requirements: For candidate with high-school diploma or global equivalent, four years’ project-management experience, seven years’ program-management experience. For candidate with bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, four years’ project-management experience, four years’ program-management experience. For all candidates: passing of panel review on application, multiple-choice exam, multi-rater assessment. Ongoing requirements: 60 PDUs, to be earned in three-year cycle. Costs: US$1,500 (+ GST) for Project Management Institute members, US$1,800 (+ GST) for non-members, US$129 (+ GST) membership fee, US$119 (+ GST) renewal fee (see website for local chapter information and membership fees) Administering organization: Project Management Institute (www.pmi.org)

PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Practitioner) Description: Recognizes professionalism in agile practices of project management. Requirements: For General Project Experience, 2,000 hours’ general project management earned within the last five years. For Agile Project Experience, 1,500 hours’ agile projectmanagement experience earned within the last 3 years, in addition to the 2,000 General Project Experience Hours. 21 hours’ education accrued in agile project-management topics. A 120-question exam. Holders of PMP and/or PgMP credentials are already verified to have exceeded the experience requirements. Ongoing requirements: 30 PDUs/3 CEUs every three years in agile project management Costs: US$435 (+ GST) for Project Management Institute members, US$495 (+ GST) for non-members, US$129 (+ GST) membership fee, US$119 (+ GST) renewal fee (see website for

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1,500 hours or one year on-job experience in retail. Costs: $400 (+ GST) Administering organization: Retail Council of Canada (www.retailcouncil.org)

Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) Description: For portfolio managers looking to demonstrate a proven ability to manage and align a portfolio of projects and programs to realize organizational strategy and objectives; increase your visibility and value with your organization; and separate yourself in the eyes of employers. Requirements: To apply for the PfMP, you need to have either a secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree or the global equivalent), with at least seven years (10,500 hours) of portfolio management experience within the past 15 consecutive years, or a four year degree (bachelor’s degree or the global equivalent), with at least four years (6,000 hours) of portfolio management experience within the past 15 consecutive years, and since portfolio management focuses on strategic investment matters and high-level organizational decisions, it is pertinent to have a foundation of professional business experience. All applicants must possess a minimum of eight years (96 months) of professional business experience. Costs: US$700-$800 for PMI members, US$900-$1000 for non-members Administering organization: Project Management Institute (www.pmi.org)

REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL AACI (Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute), CRA (Canadian Residential Appraiser) Description: The AACI grants two designations. AACI designates fully accredited membership and may be used by holder in connection with appraisal of a wide range of properties. CRA designates a member qualified in appraisal and valuation of individual undeveloped residential dwelling sites and dwellings containing not more than four selfcontained family housing units. The designations identify highly qualified persons who have completed AIC’s rigorous education, experience and examination requirements. Requirements: Designation comprises a university-level program administered by UBC as the partner of AIC BC; experience under mentorship of a member of the institute; a written exam; an oral exam; AIC’s mandatory professional practice seminar; and the introductory “We Value Canada” online workshop. See the “path to designation” section of www.appraisal.bc.ca. Administering organization: Appraisal Institute of Canada – British Columbia (www.appraisal.bc.ca)

RI (Real Estate Institute) Description: An RI designation recognizes the achievement of rigorous standards of education and experience that guarantee a high standard of real estate knowledge. Requirements: An urban land economics diploma from UBC, the post-graduate certificate in real property valuation course from UBC, the British Columbia Institute of Technology marketing program with the real estate option, bachelor of communications with a major in urban land economics from UBC, bachelor of business in real estate from UBC, post-graduate certificate in real property valuation from UBC, or an MBA, or be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with general practice or planning option. REIBC also recognizes other designations such as MAIBC, MCIP, BCLA, MRICS, FRICS and AACI. Applicants must be employed full-time in the real estate profession for a minimum of three of the fours years prior to application date. Costs: Vary. $100 (+ GST) application fee, $484.29 (+ GST) annual membership fee Administering organization: Real Estate Institute of British Columbia (www.reibc.org)

SALES AND MARKETING CFLM (Certified Retail First Level Manager) Description: Allows first-level managers to build business skills of professionalism, communication, leadership, human resources, operations, marketing, sales, customer service, administration and planning. Requirements: First-level manager course, multiple-choice exam, telephone interview by the corporate research group,

CRSA (Certified Retail Sales Associate) Description: Helps sales associates become expert in all aspects of retail sales. Participants build solid career foundations and gain industry-specific credential that major retailers recognize nationwide. Requirements: Retail sales associate course, multiplechoice exam, in-store evaluation conducted by the corporate research group, 600 hours as retail sales associate. Costs: $300 (+ GST) Administering organization: Retail Council of Canada (www.retailcouncil.org)

CSP (Certified Sales Professional) Requirements: Minimum two years’ verified sales experience, completion of education requirement demonstrating competence in consultative selling (attending CPSA’s Professional Selling or Strategic Account Management applies), completion of written and oral exams and agreement to abide by CPSA Sales Institute code of ethics. Ongoing requirements: 20 hours of professional development annually. Maintain a membership with CPSA. Costs: $300–2,000 for sales courses at community colleges, $1,595 (+ GST) for professional sales training offered by CPSA, $545 (+ GST) CSP registration fee ($1,795 + GST if registering for training and designation at same time) Administering organization: CPSA Sales Institute (www.cpsa.com/csp)

SCPS (SMEI Certified Professional Salesperson), CSE (Certified Sales Executive), CME (Certified Marketing Executive) Description: SMEI Inc., with support of its local chapter, SMEI Vancouver, offers these three designations. Requirements: Appropriate education and experience. Preparation for certification exams available through selfstudy and other options, including professional courses offered through Sauder School of Business at UBC. Costs for self-study programs: US$595–645 for members, US$795–845 for non-members. Costs include e-book or printed book and exam fee. Visit www.smei.org/certification or call 604-266-0090 for details. Administering organization: Sales & Marketing Executives International Inc. (SMEI Vancouver, www.smeivancouver.org)

SECURITY Basic Security Training (BST) Description: The Basic Security Training (BST) course is a 40-hour, five-day course that is adjudicated through the Justice Institute of BC. In order to become licensed as a security worker in British Columbia, it is mandatory to complete BST. Our industry professionals use real-life examples to drive the lesson home and better train you. Requirements: Must be 19 years of age to have a security licence, 18 years of age to register for the course. Must attend entire course in order to be eligible to write the final exam with a passing mark of 60%. Costs: $275 + tax (varies per location) Administering organization: Lexxon Training (www.lexxon.ca)

SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT APICS CSCP (APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional) Description: The program provides professionals with the knowledge necessary for understanding and managing integration and co-ordination of end-to-end supply-chain activities. System is self-directed but can combine with instructor- led courses for students preferring classrooms. Exam eligibility: CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM or CPM designation plus two years’ related business experience; bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus two years’ related business experience; or five years’ related business experience. Requirements: Four-hour exam consisting of 175 multiplechoice questions. Ongoing requirements: Designee must earn a total of 75 professional-development points within five years of receiving designation.

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APICS CPIM (APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management) Description: Looks in-depth at production and inventory activities within internal operations of companies. Focuses primarily on manufacturing. Provides in-depth view of materials management, master scheduling, production planning, forecasting and quality improvement. Requirements: Passing of five exams on basics of supplychain management, master planning of resources, detailed scheduling and planning, execution and control of operations, and strategic management of resources. APICScertification review courses and study aids help prepare candidates for exams and are available through BCIT parttime studies or online. Ongoing requirements: Designee must earn a total of 75 professional-development points within five years of receiving designation. Costs: Course costs vary with delivery method. Exams (administered by APICS) are US$145 (member), US$175 (nonmember). Administering organization: APICS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Association for Operations Management (www.apics.org)

CITT (Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation) Requirements to take courses in the CITT program: Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent work experience. Requirements of program: Successful completion of the CITT program of study (10 courses or a combination of courses plus exemptions for prior learning), five yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work experience in supply chain and logistics. Ongoing requirements : Professionals earn certification

maintenance units (50 CMUs over a two-year cycle) by attending or presenting at seminars and workshops, teaching or attending formal courses or webinars, reading to stay current, writing on business or industry-related topics, participating in CITT activities, etc. Designation holders must also agree annually to uphold CITT Code of Ethics, and pay annual membership dues to remain members in good standing. Costs: Vary depending on the number courses required (exemptions based on previous learning available) as well as method of study (online learning available through CITT, classroom learning available through institutions such as BCIT) Administering organization: CITT (Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation, www.citt.ca)

SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) Description: The Supply Chain Management Professional designation is the mark of strategic leadership in supply chain management (SCM). An SCMPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adherence to code of ethics ensures highest level of integrity. With procurement, operations, logistics and all areas of SCM playing increasingly important roles in organizations, employers benefit from the SCMPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique and distinctive competence. Supply Chain Management Association is the largest association in Canada for SCM professionals. The program leading to the SCMP accreditation is called the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation program. Offered through SCMA and taught by distinguished academics and senior practitioners, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designed to be taken over 36 months concurrent with full-time employment. In-class and on-line formats available. Requirements: Business degree or diploma from a Canadian university, college or technical institution. Other candidates must complete specific business management courses at post-secondary institutions. Successful completion of 8 modules covering foundations of SCM and 6 interactive

workshops addressing high-level business skills, including leadership and professionalism; procurement and supply management; negotiation skills; logistics and transportation; communications and relational skills; operations and process management; knowledge management; competitive bidding, contract preparation and contract management; global sourcing; international business and multicultural skills; SCM in the public sector; SCM for services, capital goods and major projects, ethical behaviour and social responsibility. Week-long session in-residence integrates knowledge from the modules and workshops. Program includes a final written examination and a minimum of three yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; progressive SCM experience concurrent with the program. Ongoing requirements: Minimum 30 maintenance credits on a three-year block period. Costs: Between $17,000 - $18,000 (plus applicable taxes) approximately over three years Administering organization: Supply Chain Management Association British Columbia (www.scmabc.ca)

P.Log. (Professional Logistician), CLP (Certified Logistics Practitioner) Administering organization: The Logistics Institute (www.loginstitute.ca)

TECHNOLOGY AScT (Applied Science Technologist), CTech (Certified Technician) Description: The Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) registers technologists, technicians and technical specialists in applied science and engineering technologies. AScT and CTech are two of numerous credentials available to technology professionals registered with ASTTBC. Requirements for AScT: Diploma of technology in an applied science-and-engineering technology program that meets

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Professional designations academic requirements for registration in one of 16 applied-science technology disciplines in which ASTTBC currently certifies practitioners. Completion of two years’ experience in field of practice in which certification is sought. Experience must be reasonably current, progressive, accumulated and relevant to an approved discipline and supported by references. Requirements for CTech: Certificate of technology in an applied science-and-engineering technology program that meets academic requirements for registration in one of 16 applied-science technology disciplines in which ASTTBC currently certifies practitioners. Applicant may also demonstrate equivalent outcome competencies to national technology standards. Completion of two years’ experience in field of practice in which certification is sought. Experience must be reasonably current, progressive, accumulated and relevant to an approved discipline and supported by references. Costs: $250 (+ GST) application fee, $310 (+ GST) annual dues for certified members Administering organization: Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (www.asttbc.org)

ISP (Information Ssystems Professional), ITCP (Information n Technology Certified Professional) Description of ISP: Demonstrates knowledge and technical background in IT. Introduced in 1989 to recognize need for comprehensive professionalism program for IT industry. The only designation for IT professionals recognized by law in Canada. Visit www.cips.ca/isp. Description of ITCP: Directed specifically to senior IT practitioners and academics who want to demonstrate that in addition to possessing IT knowledge, they understand how to use and apply organizational experience effectively to achieving goals and expectations. The ITCP standard has been accredited by the International Professional Practice Partnership (IP3), and ITCP holders are internationally

recognized under the IP3 umbrella. Visit www.cips.ca/itcp. Requirements: Documented evidence of ability to meet or exceed established criteria for academic qualifications and relevant experience. Eexperience must be in role requiring use of significant level of IT knowledge where high level of independent judgment and responsibility is exercised. Costs: $250–$308275 (+ HST) application fee, $25745– $403360 (+ HST) annual membership fee (listed fees include GST/HST) Administering organization: CIPS - Canada’s Association of Information Technology Professionals (www.cips.ca)

TOURISM CTC (Certified Travel Counsellor) Description: A professional credential based on ability to perform the knowledge and performance tasks required for meeting expectations for employment within the travel industry. Requirements: Enrolment, passing of knowledge exam, minimum 1,000 hours’ recent and relevant work experience and completion of performance checklist and performance evaluation. Annual membership with ACTA. Costs: $400 (+ GST), including enrolment, study guide, knowledge-exam prep guide, online knowledge exam and a performance evaluation. Administering organization: Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (I)

CTM (Certified Travel Manager) Description: Certification demonstrates competence in meeting job standards set by travel industry. Requirements: Enrolment, passing of knowledge exam, completion of performance evaluation (case-study activities) and five years’ related industry experience (minimum three years’ applicable travel trade experience and two years’ proven supervisory or managerial experience).

Annual membership with ACTA. Certification steps must be completed within six months of enrolment. Costs: $400 (+ GST), program includes a general membership Administering organization: Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (www.acta.ca)

WORKPLACE LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CTDP (Certified Training and Development Professional), CTP (Certified Training Practitioner) Description: CTDP and CTP are national standards for excellence in workplace learning and performance, stressing the roles of learning and training in today’s organizations. Prerequisites: For CTDP, four years, full-time work experience in field; for CTP, two years, part-time experience in instruction/facilitation. For CTP, work-assessment category is instruction/facilitation only. Requirements for CTDP: Knowledge exam on theory and principles of assessing performance needs, designing training, facilitating training, supporting transfer of learning, and evaluating training. Submission of work project or participation in live skill demonstration in one of three competencies. Two professional references. Requirements for CTP: Knowledge exam on theories and principles of adult learning and facilitation and instruction. Submission of facilitation video or participation in live skill demonstration. Two references validating skill in facilitation. Costs: Visit www.cstd.ca/certification Administering organization: Canadian Society for Training & Development (www.cstd.ca) Á

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restricted to students enrolled in those specific programs. Contact the course department for further information about program-specific online courses. Prerequisites: Vary Costs: Vary Web: www.distanceeducation.dal.ca

Emily Carr University of Art + Design 1399 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9 Contact: Ehren Seeland, coordinator of student recruitment, student services, masters@ecuad.ca Phone: 604-844-3897 Areas of study: Design, media arts, visual arts (resident master of applied arts or the low-residency master of applied arts programs) Prerequisite: Four-year bachelor in design, media arts or visual arts from an accredited college or university with an overall gradepoint average of 3.0 (B) or higher Costs: $764.80 for resident program, $25,970.91 for lowresidency program. Tuition fees are for 2011–12 and subject to change. Students may opt out of the health plan. Visit www. emilycarrstudentsunion.ca for details. Web: www.ecuad.ca/programs/online

Centre for Advanced Management Education 6100 University Avenue, Suite 3100, Halifax, NS B3H 3J5 Contact: Deborah McColl, admissions and registration co-ordinator Phone: 902-494-6391 Areas of study: MBA (financial services); MBA (natural resources); MPA (management); Master of Information Management Prerequisites: Vary Costs: Vary Web: mbafs.management.dal.ca

College of the Rockies 2700 College Way, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7 Contact: Apply on line at www.cotr.bc.ca/registration , call student services at local 3243 for education advising or email ask@cotr.bc.ca Phone: 877-489-2687 Areas of study: Accounting, marketing, general management, aboriginal financial management, bachelor of business administration in sustainable business practices Prerequisites: Grade 12 graduation with C or better in Math 11 and English 12 Costs: Tuition is $645.48 per course; based on 3 credits/course. For MGMT 310, 410, 470, 480 and 490, tuition is $215.16 per credit (plus text costs). Web: www.cotr.bc.ca/BusinessAdmin

eConcordia/KnowledgeOne 1250 Guy Street, Suite 700, Montreal, QC H3H 2T4 Contact: Customer service, info@econcordia.ca Phone: 888-361-4949 or 514-848-8770 Areas of study: Arts and science, business, fine arts, international trade, management Prerequisites: Vary Costs: Vary (credit-course costs are same as Concordia tuition fees) Web: www.econcordia.ca

Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) Description: Live and on-demand webinars available Costs: Vary (membership discount) Web: www.hrpa.ca

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University 12666 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2M8 Phone: 604-599-2100 Areas of study: Business, arts, social sciences, humanities, design, horticulture, community and health studies, science, mathematics and applied sciences, trades and technology, continuing studies, and academic and career advancement Prerequisites: Vary Costs: Vary Web: www.kwantlen.ca/online-learning

Langara College 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2Z6 Contact: Monica Molag, nutrition and food service management; Janet Ready, recreation management; Susan Burdak, library and information technology; Brian Koehler, computer studies and information systems; Andrew Tripp, photography (continuing studies); Oren Lupo, project management (continuing studies online and in class) Phone: 604-323-5511 Areas of study: Nutrition and food service management (twoweek residency), project management, recreation management (bachelor’s degree may require a residency), photography, computer studies and information systems, library and information technology Costs: Vary Web: www.langara.bc.ca

McGill University Occupational Health Sciences Purvis Hall, 1020 Pine Avenue, Montreal, QC H3A 1A2 Contact: Distance Education Coordinator, distance.occh@ mcgill.ca Phone: 514-398-6989/514-398-8851 Areas of study: Sc applied Prerequisites: Baccalaureate, CPGA of 3.0 in last two years of full-time studies Costs: Approximately $20,000 Web: www.mcgill.ca/occh/distance

Memorial University of Newfoundland G.A. Hickman Building (Education), Room ED-1004 St. John’s, NL A1B 3X8 Tel: 709-864-8700 or 1-866-435-1396 Contact: Mark Collins, education marketing co-ordinator Areas of study: Arts (bachelor, various), business administration (bachelor, cert, diploma), education (master, various), maritime studies (bachelor), nursing (post-RN bachelor, master), technology (bachelor), various academic credit courses Prerequisites: Vary Costs: $255 course fee (+ $102 technology fee) for three-credit course Web: www.delts.mun.ca

Okanagan College Distance Education 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8 Contact: distanceed@okanagan.bc.ca Phone: 888-638-0058 Areas of study: Accounting, business, finance, management Prerequisites: Vary Costs: Vary Web: www.okanagan.bc.ca/distance

Open Acadia Willett House, 38 Crowell Drive, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS Contact: Shawna Singleton, coordinator of undergraduate programs, shawna.singleton@acadiau.ca Phone: 902-585-1434 Areas of study: Accounting, education, economics, management, marketing, various arts and science

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Online learning Prerequisites: Vary Costs: $854–1,708 (three to six credit hours) for undergraduates, $922–1,844 (three to six credit hours) for graduate students Web: www.openacadia.ca

Queens University 68 University Avenue, F100, Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Contact: Bev King, cds@queensu.ca Phone: 613-533-2470 Areas of study: Undergraduate degree-credit courses in social sciences, humanities, sciences, commerce; certificate in global development studies for professionals, media and pop culture, digital media, effective writing and global political economy of development Prerequisites: Application required ($55); no documentation required to take distance degree-credit courses as an interest student. Course prerequisites vary. Costs: $597.70 for one-term, three-unit course, $1,195.40 for twoterm, six-unit course Web: www.queensu.ca/artsci_online

Queens School of Business National executive MBA program Goodes Hall, Queen’s University, 143 Union Street, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Contact: execmba@business.queensu.ca Phone: 888-393-2622 or 613-533-6811 Area of study: Executive MBA (national), a 16-month program delivered nationally through on-campus sessions and interactive videoconference sessions. These are broadcast to boardroom learning centres in seven Canadian cities (including Vancouver) and to virtual learning teams in other communities connected via their own computers. This team-based program also offers team, personal, career and lifestyle coaching services. Prerequisites: Criteria considered are management experience, letters of reference, previous academic experience, responses to essay questions and personal interview. Costs: $95,000 (all-inclusive) Web: www.execmba.com

Royal Roads University 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2 Contact: rruregistrar@royalroads.ca Phone: 877-778-6227 Areas of study: Business and management (MBA, BCom, MGM), communication (BA, MA, graduate cert), conflict and disaster management (BA, BA justice studies, MA, graduate cert, graduate diploma), environment and sustainability (BSc, MSc, MA), leadership (MA, graduate cert), tourism and hospitality (BA, MA, graduate cert), education studies (MA, cert), education studies (MA, graduate cert); doctor of social sciences, continuing education/executive programs (various) Prerequisites: Vary (flexible) Costs: See www.royalroads.ca/prospective-students/tuitionand-fees Web: www.royalroads.ca

Ryerson University G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3 Contact: ce@ryerson.ca Phone: 416-979-5035 Areas of study: Business management and economics, communication and media, community health and well-being, computer and information technology, design, gateway for international professionals, languages, law and government, programs for 50+, science and engineering. Approximately 400 courses delivered online and 15 fully online career-related certificate programs (see website for details). Prerequisites: Vary Costs: Vary Web: www.ryerson.ca/ce

Simon Fraser University Graduate diploma in business administration Segal Graduate Programs, Beedie School of Business 500 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1W6 Contact: Carol Tang, gdba@sfu.ca Phone: 778-782-5256 Areas of study: Accounting, economics, quantitative business methods, management systems, marketing, finance, human resources/organizational behaviour Prerequisite: Non-business undergraduate degree with minimum CGPA of 2.5 (3.0 preferred) Costs: $14,900 (GDBA)

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University of Fredericton

Centre for Online and Distance Education

371 Queen St, Suite 101, Fredericton, NB E3B 1B1 Phone: 506-454-6232 Contact: admissions@ufred.ca Areas of study: Degree, certificate and diploma programs in business administration Prerequisites: Vary – contact each program Costs: Vary – contact admissions Web: www.ufred.ca

1300 West Mall Centre, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 Phone: 778-782-3524 Areas of study: Archeology, biological sciences, communication, computing science, criminology, education, English, First Nations studies, fine and performing arts, gender and women’s studies, geography, German, gerontology, Greek, history, humanities, Japanese, kinesiology, mathematics, political science, psychology, publishing, sociology and anthropology, Spanish, statistics, sustainable community development Prerequisite: Admission to SFU Costs: Vary Web: www.code.sfu.ca

Thompson Rivers University Open Learning BC Centre for Open Learning, 4th floor, Box 3100, 900 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC V2C 5N3 Contact: Student services, student@tru.ca Phone: 800-663-9711 Areas of study: Arts, business and management studies, education, general studies, health and human services, science, technology, tourism and consortium distance programs with Simon Fraser University, the University of Victoria and the University of British Columbia Prerequisites: Vary Costs: Vary Web: www.tru.ca/distance

University Canada West 200 – 1111 Melville Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V6 Phone: 604-915-9607 or 1 800-360-7213 Areas of study: Arts media and communications (BA), business administration (MBA), commerce, general studies (BA) Prerequisites: High school diploma (college-transfer credits accepted, prior learning considered, scholarships available) Costs: $25,440–34,560 Web: www.ucan.ca

University of British Columbia Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Contact: Enrolment services Phone: 604-822-9836 Areas of study: 125 courses in 30 subjects including civil engineering, English, fine arts, law, earth sciences, library sciences, life sciences and social sciences Prerequisites: Vary (candidate must be enrolled as UBC student) Costs: Vary Web: www.ctlt.ubc.ca/distance-learning

University of Victoria Division of Continuing Studies PO Box 3030 Stn CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 3N6 Phone: 250-472-4747 Areas of study: Business administration; computing and technology; heritage, culture and museums; education, teaching and training; health and safety; public relations; sustainability and environment Prerequisites: Contact field of study Costs: Contact field of study Web: www.uvcs.uvic.ca/learnonline

University of Calgary Continuing Education Main campus: Education Tower 202, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Downtown campus: Room 229, 906 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1H9 Phone: 403-220-2866 Contact: conted@ucalgary.ca Areas of study: Adult and community education; adult learning; campus recruiting; career and academic advising; e-learning; front-end web development; human-resource management; IT fundamentals; .NET development; professional management; professional management – professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists; security management; teaching second languages; web application development; workplace learning; writing (business/technical, marketing/public relations) Prerequisites: None Costs: $549 (average fee for non-degree credit course) Web: www.conted.ucalgary.ca

University of Guelph Centre for Open Learning and Educational Support 160 Johnston Hall, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 Phone: 519-767-5000 Contact: Learner services, info@open.uoguelph.ca Areas of study: Arts, business, environment, equine, food science, horticulture, hospitality, human-resource management, information management, MA (leadership), MBA Prerequisites: Vary Costs: Vary Web: www.coles.uoguelph.ca

University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies 158 St George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 2V8 Contact: learn@utoronto.ca Phone: 416-978-2400 Areas of study: Accounting and finance; advertising; career development; e-business and web marketing; human resources; innovation management; international professionals; leadership; marketing; merchandising; project management; publicity and public relations; quality and productivity management; risk management; sales; strategic leadership; website development, strategy and execution; various business courses in analysis, communication and writing; intelligence, law and insurance; management and strategy Prerequisites: None Costs: Vary Web: www.learn.utoronto.ca

University of Waterloo Professional development (non-credit courses) 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 Contact: makeithappen@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4002 Areas of study: Accounting, business analysis, communication, human resources, leadership and management, productivity, project management, sales and marketing, writing Prerequisites: Vary Costs: Vary Web: www.extendedlearning.uwaterloo.ca

Centre for Extended Learning Contact: extendedlearning@uwaterloo.ca Phone: 519-888-4050 Areas of study: Select degrees, certificates and diplomas. Over 250 courses available online in arts and business, economics, education, English, various language studies, various sciences and other academics. Prerequisites: Vary (candidate must be enrolled as University of Waterloo student) Costs: Vary Web: www.extendedlearning.uwaterloo.ca

Yorkville University 1149 Smythe Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 3H4 Contact: info@yorkvilleu.ca Phone: 866-838-6542 Areas of study: Art in counselling psychology (master’s), adult education, business administration (BBA) Prerequisites: vary Costs: vary Web: www.yorkvilleu.ca Á

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Employment agency & recruiters directory Executive/Management Search

Caldwell Partners International 650 Georgia St W Suite 2605, Vancouver, BC V6B 4N9 p: 604-629-7156 f: 604-669-3550 e: hparslow@caldwellpartners.com w: www.caldwellpartners.com Industries served: Consumer, retail, e-commerce, education, notfor-profit, government, industrial sector, transportation, products and services, life sciences and health care, professional services, energy. Fusion Recruitment Group 900 Howe St Suite 330, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2M4 p: 604-678-5627 f: 604-669-6047 e: info@fusion-recruitment.com w: www.fusion-recruitment.com Industries served: Business to business, food service/beverage, medical, packaging, industrial, supply chain management, consumer products, pharmaceutical, hospitality/tourism, non-profit, manufacturing, green tech, telecommunications, information technology, financial services, retail, software, digital media.

Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company 1055 Dunsmuir St Suite 3300, Vancouver, BC V7X 1K8 p: 604-609-5144 e: samantha.wallace@futurestep.com w: www.futurestep.com Industries served: Industrial, technology, consumer, financial, life sciences, education/non-profit, health care.

JRoss Hospitality Recruiters 1556 Kitchener St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2V8 p: 604-268-6202 x3 e: rob.fisher@jrossrecruiters.com w: www.jrossrecruiters.com Industries served: Hospitality.

Manpower 817 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC V6C 1B4 p: 604-682-1651 f: 604-669-5397 e: vancouver.bc@manpower.com w: www.manpower.com Industries served: Finance, banking, office administration, customer service, logistics, warehousing.

Wood West & Associates Inc 698 Seymour St Suite 310, Vancouver, BC V6B 3K6 p: 604-682-3141 f: 604-688-5749 e: search@wood-west.com w: www.wood-west.com Industries served: Technical leadership & management recruiting in resource development, civil infrastructure, power & energy, and buildings engineering.

Permanent & Temporary Staff Recruitment Firms

JRoss Retail Recruiters 1556 Kitchener St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2V9 p: 604-734-5584 x1 e: rob.fisher@jrossrecruiters.com w: www.jrossrecruiters.com Industries served: Retail. Lock Search Group 1040 Georgia St W Suite 810, Vancouver, BC V6E 4H1 p: 604-669-8806 f: 604-669-5385 e: fjoe@locksearchgroup.com w: www.locksearchgroup.com Industries served: Business to business, industrial & engineered products, IT & telecom, consumer goods, life sciences, supply chain & logistics, retail, distribution/MRO.

MacDonald Search Group 475 Georgia St W Suite 450, Vancouver, BC V6B 4M9 p: 604-687-6464 f: 604-687-8004 e: bruce@macdonaldsearchgroup.com w: www.macdonaldsearchgroup.com Industries served: Sales, marketing, operations, finance, HR & management positions - consumer products, life sciences, industrial, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, transportation, telecom, B2B, retail.

Smart Savvy + Associates 375 Water St Suite 200, Vancouver BC V6B 5C6 p: 604-639-5430 f: 604-608-3132 e: info@smartsavvy.com w: www.smartsavvy.com Industries served: Marketing, sales, communications/PR. Summit Search Group BC Inc 1311 Howe St Suite 200, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2P3 p: 604-684-2784 f: 604-684-3784 e: chad.rutherford@summitsearchgroup.com w: www.summitsearchgroup.com Industries served: Sales and marketing specializing in medical, medical device and capital equipment, dental, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, health care, software, hardware, telecom, business to business, transportation, industrial, construction, energy, garment. Accounting and finance specializing in construction and real estate. TPD (formerly The Personnel Department) 595 Howe St Suite 1205, Vancouver, BC V6C 2T5 p: 604-685-3530 f: 604-689-5981 e: info@goodstaff.com w: www.goodstaff.com Industries served: All industries. U-MAN Recruitment & Assessment Services Inc 2800 Douglas Rd Suite B, Burnaby, BC V5C 5B7 p: 604-568-7442 f: 604-568-7448 e: info@u-man.ca w: www.u-man.ca Industries served: Generally all those concerned with performance hiring, including manufacturing and industrial.

Aerotek ULC 4321 Still Creek Dr Suite 150, Burnaby, BC V5C 6S7 p: 604-293-8000 f: 604-293-8090 e: nchessa@aerotek.com w: www.aerotekcanada.ca Industries served: Engineering, construction, manufacturing, customer service, accounting.

AngusOne Professional Recruitment Ltd 777 Hornby St Suite 1800, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1S4 p: 604-682-8367 f: 604-682-4664 e: info@angusone.com w: www.angusone.com Industries served: All industries.

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Annex Consulting Group Inc 555 Burrard St Suite 900, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8 p: 604-699-8644 e: scerniuk@annexgroup.com w: www.annexgroup.com

Executrade Consultants Ltd 700 Pender St W Suite 1150, Vancouver, BC V6C 1G8 p: 604-623-3117 f: 604-623-3376 e: sstoppler@executrade.com w: www.executrade.com Industries served: Accounting & finance, sales & marketing, engineering, administration & office personnel. Express Employment Professionals 2973 Glen Drive Suite 103, Coquitlam, BC V3B 2P7 p: 604-944-8530 f: 604-944-0897 e: curt.allison@expresspros.com w: www.expresscoquitlam.com Industries served: Temporary, contract and permanent placements in the areas of administration, accounting/finance, sales/marketing and labour/industrial. GO Recruitment 601 Broadway W Suite 400, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2 p: 604-871-4166 f: 604-871-4168 e: raymond@gorecruitment.com w: www.gorecruitment.com Industries served: Software, cleantech, education, manufacturing. Horizon Recruitment Inc 8988 Fraserton Crt Suite 308, Burnaby, BC V5J 5H8 p: 604-434-1006 f: 604-434-1009 e: info@horizonrecruit.com w: www.horizonrecruit.com Industries served: Finance, supply chain.

IS2 Workforce Solutions 6165 Hwy 17 Suite 210, Delta, BC V4K 5B8 p: 604-940-8880 f: 604-940-8100 e: mausmus@is2.ca w: www.is2.ca Industries served: Distribution, manufacturing and industrial services sectors.

Staff Systems Inc 750 Pender St W Suite 1205, Vancouver, BC V6C 2T8 p: 604-688-8282 f: 604-669-9088 e: careers@staffsystems.ca w: www.staffsystems.ca Industries served: Full service - all industries.

Permanent Staff Recruitment Firms

Mercer Bradley Inc 401 Georgia St W Suite 1620, Vancouver, BC V6B 5A1 p: 778-331-7570 f: 888-847-5862 e: info@mercerbradley.com w: www.mercerbradley.com Industries served: Serving all industries and specialized in working with the strongest corporations that seek to add top-tier accounting talent to their high-performing accounting teams, both on a full-time and contract basis.

Premium Staffing Solutions 1661 2nd Ave W Suite 101, Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3 p: 604-602-9193 e: recruiter@premiumsolutions.ca w: www.premiumsolutions.ca Industries served: Information technology, engineering, professional services.

Swim Recruiting Inc 601 Cordova St W Suite 340, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1 p: 604-689-7946 f: 604-689-7950 e: info@swimrecruiting.com w: www.swimrecruiting.com Industries served: Accounting & finance, information technology, engineering, professional services, HR, marketing & sales.

Talentcor 333 Seymour St Suite 1210, Vancouver, BC V6B 5A6 p: 604-689-7717 f: 604-683-6440 e: achapman@talentcor.ca w: www.talentcor.com Industries served: All industries.

TPD (formerly The Personnel Department) 595 Howe St Suite 1205, Vancouver, BC V6C 2T5 p: 604-685-3530 f: 604-689-5981 e: info@goodstaff.com w: www.goodstaff.com Industries served: All industries.

Apex Global Recruiting 4170 Still Creek Dr Suite 200, Burnaby, BC V5C 6C6 p: 778-373-4449 e: rob@summitglobalrecruiting.com w: www.summitglobalrecruiting.com Industries served: Sales & sales management professionals, B2B/B2C markets, manufacturing/distribution/service industries, specializing in water treatment & business development professionals. HMW Recruiters 700 Pender St W Suite 750, Vancouver, BC V6C 1G8 p: 604-629-6771 e: jobs@hmwrecruiters.com w: www.hmwrecruiters.com Industries served: Accounting & finance, construction, consumer products, information technology, manufacturing, mining, packaging, professional services, pulp & paper, real estate development, management & investment, software, supply chain & logistics, telecommunications. Summit Search Group BC Inc 1311 Howe St Suite 200, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2P3 p: 604-684-2784 f: 604-684-3784 e: chad.rutherford@summitsearchgroup.com w: www.summitsearchgroup.com Industries served: Sales and marketing specializing in medical, medical device and capital equipment, dental, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, health care, software, hardware, telecom, business to business, transportation, industrial, construction, energy, garment. Accounting and finance specializing in construction and real estate. U-MAN Recruitment & Assessment Services Inc 2800 Douglas Rd Suite B, Burnaby, BC V5C 5B7 p: 604-568-7442 f: 604-568-7448 e: info@u-man.ca w: www.u-man.ca Industries served: Generally all those concerned with performance hiring, including manufacturing and industrial.

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MBA–University of British Columbia

MBA reimagined Unique integrated program with a global perspective

he Robert H. Lee Graduate School at the University of British Columbia’s (UBC’s) Sauder School of Business offers a 16month full-time MBA program and a 28-month part-time MBA program. The UBC MBA ranks among the top 100 programs in the world.

The MBA program In August 2012, Sauder launched a reimagined MBA program that provides a unique perspective on business. A new immersive and integrated approach allows students to make links across the entire spectrum of business functions, from operations and finance to strategy and marketing. Providing an expansive picture of the world of business, it encourages students to break down barriers among narrow business functions to see how they work together. Integrated career tracks Building on Sauder’s pioneering integrated approach to business education, the school’s reimagined MBA program offers four integrated career tracks: consulting and strategic management, finance, product/service management and business innovation. These new tracks allow students to pursue career-focused curricula while continuously showing how specific areas of interest are woven into the broad spectrum of business functions. New facility on UBC campus Sauder recently completed a $70 million renewal and expansion of its building at UBC adding 55,000 square feet to the existing 216,000 square feet of the Henry Angus Building. The expansion also includes state-of-the-art lecture theatres and classrooms equipped with leadingedge teaching technologies and video-conferencing equipment, breakout rooms, social space and a learning commons. Professional opportunities Sauder’s Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre plays an active role in facilitating connections between MBA students and the hiring community. The centre coordinates industryinformation seminars and job interviews and helps students arrange valuable professional opportunities through internships and industry projects, one of which is required for graduation.

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Career development program The business career centre educates and empowers MBA students to develop lifelong career management strategies and skills. Even before the first day of class, the student completes a web-based self-assessment that clarifies his or her career direction. Once studies are underway, one-on-one career coaching and skills training help students sharpen their skills in resumé writing, presentations, interviewing and networking. International exchange Sauder offers MBA students exciting opportunities to participate in a world-class international exchange program. This extensive program has agreements with 37 leading business schools in 24 countries. Global Immersion Designed to boost skills and confidence in the global marketplace, Global Immersion is a 12-day, mandatory project-based experience. Students travel to partner schools – Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, Copenhagen School of Business or the SP Jain School of Global Management, Singapore – where they form teams with MBA counterparts and work for multinational companies and organizations. Costs/application deadlines for the MBA programs The full-time MBA program has an annual intake in late August. Cost for the 16-month full-time MBA program: $43,023. Application deadlines for full-time MBA program (starting August 2014):

October 14, January 6, February 17 and April 21. The part-time MBA program has an annual intake in early January. Cost for the 28-month part-time MBA program: $43,023. Application deadline for part-time MBA program starts September 30. Master of management Sauder’s nine-month master of management provides a strong foundation in business and management. It is ideal for fourth-year students and recent university graduates from non-business programs, candidates with limited work experience and people seeking quick advancement into entry-level management. Cost: $26,819. Application deadlines (starting September): December 15, February 15 and April 15. Health care focus – executive MBA in health care The executive MBA in health care is for senior managers from all health sectors with approximately eight years of experience, including administrators and physicians, as well as health-industry specialists in government, management, pharmacy, biotechnology and research. The 18-month part-time program applies the leadership and management foundations of an MBA to the unique complexities of health care management. Find out more about the UBC MBA at www.sauder. ubc.ca/mba. SOURCE: UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

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MBA–Thompson Rivers University

Custom-made for success The TRU school of business and economics MBA program

n Kamloops, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) delivers an intensive MBA through a highly applied curriculum with an emphasis on the global business environment. Today’s complex business environment requires managers to display ever-increasing levels of professionalism. Given intense competition and continual innovation, managers must make difficult decisions promptly while tempering them with a high degree of social responsibility. TRU’s program is designed to produce managers of the highest calibre, with strong critical-thinking ability, business communication skills and capacity for the leadership and “followership” to work effectively with others in teams. Global focus In our increasingly interconnected world, it is critical for leaders to understand and embrace the international business environment. Global perspectives are incorporated throughout the curriculum and the diversity of the students and faculty further enhance the development of intercultural understanding. Graduates leave the program with a high degree of understanding of the cultures and business practices found around the world and a true empathy for all participants in our rapidly globalizing economy.

Flexibility and accessibility TRU now offers the most flexible MBA program in Canada. Students can choose to study oncampus, online or through a blended combination of on-campus and online courses to fit individual personal and work commitments. Part-time study options are also available. With no minimum professional work experience requirement, TRU’s MBA is the perfect choice for recent graduates and early career entrants who want to fast-track their careers. Customizable The Thompson Rivers University MBA is designed to meet the needs of students who can customize their learning experience with maximum flexibility and unparalleled choice. The core courses of the MBA provide students with competency in

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all the major functional management areas of an organization, preparing graduates to manage effectively in today’s complex and rapidly changing business environment. The program offers a choice of three completion options: the graduate project and thesis completion options allow students to focus in an area of specialization in depth, while the course-based completion option provides a generalist program in advanced management topics.

like to stay in shape, TRU has three weight rooms, a gymnasium, indoor and outdoor tracks and sports fields and a modern aquatic centre featuring an Olympic-sized pool. The final deadline for applications for September admission is the end of May; however, applications are processed as they are received. For more information, visit www.tru.ca/mba. SOURCE: THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY

Learn and live on campus The program is housed in TRU’s International Building. This facility has large tiered lecture theatres that offer full audiovisual support for the case approach, two 30-seat computer labs and a number of smaller breakout rooms for group work. The building is equipped with a wireless network throughout, a prayer and meditation room, a café and student lounges. A new 11-storey residence is within a short walk of the International Building, offering students safe and modern accommodations just minutes from their classes. Situated in the centre of Kamloops, TRU is near all the amenities available in this city of over 85,000, including a vibrant arts and culture scene, shopping and some of the best four-season recreational activities in Canada. For those who

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MBA–Simon Fraser University

SFU’s Beedie MBAs find employment through alumni network

imon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business employs a number of initiatives designed to engage its alumni community and ensure graduates have access to the resources and network required to succeed in their careers. The school’s Career Management Centre (CMC) is an oft-utilized resource for Beedie MBA students and alumni and hosts the Mentors in Business (MIB) program, a six-month mentoring partnership pairing business professionals who want to share their knowledge, experience and wisdom with current students. The pairing will help students build business relationships, as mentors offer advice and guidance to ensure students make informed choices as they plan out their career paths. MBA alumnus Geordan Hankinson participated in the MIB program as a student earlier this year. He was mentored by John Kay, Beedie executive MBA alumnus and CEO of United Community Services Co-op. According to Hankinson, the knowledge afforded to him through the program was crucial in enhancing his skill set and employability. “I had a great experience in MIB – my mentor was very helpful in providing career advice and expanding my network,” said Hankinson. “Having someone much further along in their career championing me in professional circles was really helpful.” Since finishing the MBA program, Hankinson has taken up a position as financial and economic analyst intern at Ecotrust Canada. He believes that MIB played a pivotal role in his acquiring the position. “Through MIB, I attended a number of professional events where I had opportunities to meet senior people in my field, which ultimately helped me find employment,” he said. “It gave me exposure to key topics and trends, which has propelled me into an internship that I’m really happy with. The Beedie School of Business is definitely seeing the value of a strong alumni network – the shared educational experience is a great networking asset.” The school also plays host to regular “tuneups” for alumni of the MBA, executive MBA and management of technology MBA programs. These networking and educational events serve to reconnect alumni with their classmates, learn about the newest research from Beedie faculty and hear from other alumni and senior executives about

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latest trends or business ideas. “The tune-ups are a powerful resource for Beedie School of Business alumni to utilize as they seek to progress in their personal and professional development,” said Kirk Hill, assistant dean, external relations, at the Beedie School of Business. “The combination of the networking opportunities and the knowledge shared by the world-class faculty and business leaders featured at the tune-ups makes them a highlight of many of our alumni’s calendars.” Guest speakers are a key feature of the tuneups, with alumni and some of the Beedie School’s world-class faculty delivering engaging talks at each event. At a recent tune-up, Beedie senior fellow David Dunne took the opportunity to fill in alumni on RADIUS, the school’s new interdisciplinary social innovation lab and venture incubator. Meanwhile, Beedie alumnus Stuart Payne, president and CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi Canada

and a member of the Beedie School of Business dean’s advisory board, delivered the keynote at a recent tune-up in Toronto. “The school also provides many other services to alumni, including connecting for informational interviews or bringing alumni and business leaders into the classes that the faculty teach,” said Hill. “Our goal is to make alumni an integral part of the Beedie student experience.” For more information on the Beedie School of Business visit http://beedie.sfu.ca/graduate/. SOURCE: BEEDIE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

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MBA–Vancouver Island University

International studies on Vancouver Island VIU’s integrated program combines a Canadian and U.K. degree

ancouver Island University provides two degrees – an MBA from Canada and a master of science in international business from the United Kingdom – in one integrated program that doesn’t require you to go to the United Kingdom to study. In addition, the program includes an internship program to get you started in the industry of your choice anywhere in the world. Small class sizes and close student-professor interaction enable students to get more out of their classes. Finance and marketing options are available in addition to the international business focus throughout the program.

Diversity The program itself is international, as it is offered in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The student encounters issues relating to international business and, upon completing the program, earns both a Canadian and a British degree. The student body is diverse in ethnicity and background. The MBA class of 2012–13 featured students from 30 different countries and a range of academic and work backgrounds. Internship An internship is integrated with an applied business project. The student works for a business and completes a project relating to this business. Internships may be completed in Canada or elsewhere. Internships may be at large businesses, at small businesses, at non-profits or on special projects. Students who want to return to their current position can be accommodated. Recent examples of internships have been at Nike Canada, Inuktun Services (robotics), Shift Brand Integration Group and the Canada-Africa Research Alliance. The MBA program The program consists of four parts. For the student without a business degree, an eightweek foundation program introduces business disciplines and readies the student to take on the main program. The core program runs over two regular university terms, plus one seven-

week term, for a total of 10 months of classroom training. This provides the student with a strong foundation in key business disciplines with an international and strategic focus. Students obtain skills necessary for success as managers. Students can choose to stay for an additional seven weeks of option courses either in finance or marketing instead of completing a business project. The program concludes with an integrated internship and applied business project supported by three full-time coordinators dedicated to ensuring that the student obtains a quality placement. Costs/application deadlines Tuition (Canadian students): for foundation program (non-business graduates), $2,523; for MBA/ MScIB, $19,247 (including internship placement). Deadline for September start: February 28. Deadline for January start: April 30. Entry is competitive, and preference is given to applicants with work experience. SOURCE: VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY

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MBAâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;University of Northern British Columbia

Unleash your potential University of Northern British Columbia MBA now offered in Vancouver at Langara College

he University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) MBA will be celebrating its 10th year in 2013 by offering its MBA degree in Vancouver in addition to the one offered at its Prince George campus. Students in each entering class stay together in a cohort model as they progress through their course work toward graduation 21 months after their August start. Why earn an MBA from UNBC? In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highly sophisticated world of business, where globalization is taking place at a phenomenal rate of change, the need for astute managers capable of effectively and efficiently addressing critical issues in a timely manner has become an absolute imperative.

Need for specialized knowledge Acquiring the skill set allowing individuals to play instrumental roles in the decision-making process and position themselves to make a significant impact on the overall strategic development of an organization requires a tremendous amount of specific knowledge as well as appropriate credentials. In line with these requirements, the UNBC is offering potential participants the opportunity to join its master of business administration program with a highly relevant curriculum, designed to address the most demanding and current business issues. The UNBC MBA will represent the foundation that will propel your career to the top of any organizational hierarchical structure.

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Flexible format This program confers a high degree of flexibility with classes held only once per month in primarily a three-day weekend format, along with two one-week (five-day) sessions. These sessions will continue over a period of 21 months, at the end of which you will have attained the highest level of relevant academic knowledge. Content will be delivered by UNBC faculty as well as by highly reputable professors from universities across Canada. In addition to the convenient delivery format for the working professional, the UNBC MBA is relatively low-cost compared to other programs. That and the face-to-face interaction with faculty and students, small class sizes, no online class delivery and the cohort model where you start with your class and stay together as you go through the degree, make for a collegial atmosphere fostering a high learning level and low attrition rates. Join us and discover how the UNBC MBA can unleash your full potential and transform you from a well-rounded professional into a high-powered executive. The 2014 tuition for the MBA program is $35,000, not inclusive of student fees, textbooks, accommodation or transportation during the academic year. Please visit www.unbc.ca/mba/ SOURCE: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

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UNBC MBA

2 Locations: Prince George and Vancouver

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Master Of Business Administration (MBA) Getting ahead in your career is more attainable. UNBC makes pursuing an MBA achievable for the working professional. We offer:

· One weekend session per month · Quality face to face interaction with professors and peers · Classes work on a cohort system which allows students to build a valuable network of colleagues · Completion (start to ﬁnish) in 21 months unbc.ca/mba | unbc.ca/commerce | 1-866-960-6125 | 250-960-6125 | mba@unbc.ca

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MBA–Trinity Western University

New Great Wall MBA launched in China Combining western and eastern business expertise

he MBA program of the Trinity Western University (TWU) School of Business now offers its highly regarded MBA program in China. The Great Wall MBA program was launched on October 17, 2013, with its inaugural cohort of 23 students. The program is offered entirely in English and utilizes the same international business specialization curriculum as is offered on the school’s Langley campus. The program strives to keep the smaller class sizes that TWU is known for to ensure dynamic interaction between faculty and students. This 18-month program is available to North American students who desire to take their MBA in the second-largest economy in the world. China offers a fascinating opportunity to expand one’s knowledge of culture, language and international business. TWU continues to offer its MBA program on its Langley campus with three select specializations. Understanding that working professionals have busy schedules, the School of Business works with students to design programs that meet their professional-development needs. Students gain the skills to become not only organizational leaders but also agents of positive change in the world. Professors believe that profit is critically important for the success of organizations, but only when made and managed with integrity. They challenge students to question not only how they do business but why.

Core program TWU’s MBA is delivered in a flexible 12- to 16-month full-time format or a convenient 22-month blended format. Those who wish to focus on the global market can pursue the international business specialization, which involves 12 to 13 months of full-time study, including a two-week study trip overseas. The 22-month option accommodates busy working professionals with online courses throughout the year and face-to-face classroom experiences in four short summer residencies. The MBA program offers three specializations: international business, management of the growing enterprise, and non-profit and charitableorganization management. All TWU MBA courses are designed so that what is taught in each learning activity can be applied the very next day in a student’s profession. Students work with professors to integrate their personal and professional goals into the assignments.

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Specializations The international specialization is delivered in a flexible 12- to 16-month full-time format designed to convey the managerial skills and cultural intelligence that business leaders need for navigating the international market with a global perspective. The fact that students enrol from around the world helps create the stimulating learning environment in which they learn about business across borders. Students take courses in comparative international management, global economic competitiveness, international business law and cross-cultural leadership. During a two-week trip, the student meets with company executives in an influential region of the world, for a truly global education. The 22-month option offers two specializations designed for those seeking to influence their environments though innovative thinking and social responsibility. The growing enterprise specialization helps students become creative and confident social entrepreneurs, passionate about making a positive difference. The program equips them with the managerial and analytical training they need to bring their ideas to market. Students work through case studies concerning venture capital, create business models and learn how to navigate legal challenges while breaking ground as emerging business leaders.

The non-profit and charitable-organization management specialization prepares students to think in innovative ways as they lead mission-driven organizations to greater impact. They learn about formation and structure of non-profits and charities, management and leadership of non-profits, legal issues for charities, financial management of non-profits, and grants, fundraising and nonprofit marketing. Corporate social responsibility and consideration for environmental sustainability are active parts of business planning. Costs/application deadlines The 22-month MBA with specializations in managing the growing enterprise or non-profit and charitable-organization management costs $35,250 for students starting in August 2014. The application deadline is April 30, 2014, for the August 2014 start. Scholarships are available. The 12 -to 13-month full-time MBA program with an international business specialization costs $36,590 (plus travel for international study) for students starting in 2014. The international business specialization has a rolling entry throughout the year, allowing students to begin in any month. SOURCE: TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY

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MBA–University of Victoria

Unique offerings, lots of choice at UVic Programs include day or evening classes, plus a variety of specialties

n addition to offering a specialized MBA (day or evening) and executive programs, another unique offering by the Sardul S. Gill Graduate School at the Gustavson School of Business is the master of global business (MGB) program. Prospective MGB students can apply to the oneyear full-time program right after completion of an undergraduate business degree. Students in each graduating cohort attain an MGB after one year, three countries (in one of two streams) and a global internship. The MGB (the school’s newest degree program) made the news recently when it won an award from the Canadian Bureau of International Education. The University of Victoria (UVic) MBA features three specializations: entrepreneurship, service management and international business. The cohort-based classes are small (maximum 15 in the evening program and 45 in the daytime), and there is the opportunity for at least one co-op work term and international exchange. The interdependent cohort structure creates a knowledge and contact base that will serve students well into their careers. It will also help create lifelong friendships! Two other special MBA features are the executive mentor program and the two integrative management exercises (IMEs). One IME takes place domestically and could involve a group consulting project with a client organization, or it could be a business simulation or case competition. The second IME is the two-week international consulting trip to China, India or Brazil. Students work in teams as consultants for a local company with business interests in the country they are visiting. They research the corporate concerns the company presents, meeting with stakeholders and touring facilities. They develop recommendations and present to the client company on their return. The executive mentor program matches each student with a business leader in a field that appeals to the student. It helps participants learn more about something they’re already intrigued by or in which they have some experience.It can also open up new possibilities when students investigate fields hadn’t previously considered. Mentors offer time, talent and experience, helping assess projects and presentations and offering networking opportunities. The evening MBA allows individuals to keep working while they attend class two nights a week, finishing the degree in 29 to 33 months. In

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the daytime, it takes 17 months of full-time study to attain the degree. This UVic MBA is affordable: Total cost (including tuition, administration fees and the cost of the IME, is just under $30,000. For more information, visit www.gustavson.uvic. ca/mba SOURCE: THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA

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MBA–Royal Roads University

MBA created for working professionals Online convenience, face-to-face on-campus residencies optimize learning

o be successful in today’s globally focused commercial landscape, you need to understand everything about business. Our MBA in executive management addresses the real-world needs of today’s business world, developing flexible minds with the ability to analyze a situation, synthesize a strategic plan and implement an effective solution. We’ve created a program that challenges you to think and plan quickly while developing your leadership skills and long-term vision, so you can build your business – no matter what industry, anywhere in the world. Our MBA is more than a business education. It’s an opportunity to build confidence and experience on your own and in a team environment with students from across Canada and around the world. You’ll discover the ability to look at everything from a new perspective. You’ll be amazed at how this can help you achieve in your personal and professional life. The MBA in executive management at Royal Roads University is designed for working professionals, by working professionals. We’ve used our experience in the industry to create a program that gives you the solid foundation required of today’s business leaders, as well as the opportunity to put your learning to work through hands-on practice. No matter what your career aspirations are, you’ll be able to use the tools and techniques found in your program to move your organization forward. “Our MBA program aims to help students develop business acumen, sharpen leadership skills and gain a stronger understanding of the profound relationships between management, society and the environment,” said Pedro Márquez, dean, faculty of management. “That’s the driving force behind our MBA program.” At the core of the program is the recognition that advanced business skills mean a greater capacity to collaborate and communicate with others as well as a stronger sense of responsibility and sustainability. “My intention going into the MBA program was to get a better understanding of who I was and how I was going to be in the world,” said Jivi Khehra, 2008 MBA graduate. “When I started the first residency, I questioned everything about myself; it felt like being deconstructed. Throughout the program, I set out to rebuild myself with my own values, not the values of my parents, my workplace or society. That gave me confidence as a leader, knowing I could run my own business

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in line with my values. I could bring my authentic self to my work.” Royal Roads offers an MBA in executive management offering a specialization in management consulting. The next MBA program starts August 4, 2014.

Application deadline is July 4, 2014. For more information, contact an enrolment adviser at 877-778-6227, email learn.more@royalroads.ca or visit www.royalroads.ca. SOURCE: ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY

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Business & Management

Global Awareness, Local ,QĠ XHQFH An MBA is more than just a degree; it’s effective networking with likeminded individuals, crucial for career advancement, and essential for working professionals to succeed in today’s global marketplace. Complete your MBA around your schedule through our blended learning model; online courses with on-campus residencies. Discover the business of change with a degree from Royal Roads University. We’re ready when you are: 1.877.778.6227 royalroads.ca/business

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MBA–Athabasca University

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Fresh thinking guides COO of produce company

n a career that has taken him from emergency road service driver to senior vicepresident and chief operations officer at the Oppenheimer Group – North America’s leading fresh produce distribution and marketing company – Doug Grant has demonstrated the success that can come from education, experience and initiative. Grant worked for eight years as an emergency road service driver for the BC Automobile Association before shifting into the field of technology and computer programming. Over his next 12 years with the association, he moved into managerial positions where he oversaw application development and technical support. In 1995, he joined Oppenheimer, with the mandate of overhauling the company’s technology system. “We ended up building a new system from scratch,” said Grant. “In fact, we’re still using it today – but greatly enhanced – and this state-of-the-art technology provides a huge benefit to our company.” Grant said he knew there were opportunities for career growth at Oppenheimer, provided he could demonstrate he had the initiative and knowledge to take on greater levels of responsibility. He easily proved his initiative by taking the time to learn about the many Doug Grant elements of the business. And he looked to Athabasca University’s executive MBA program to help him acquire the necessary breadth of knowledge. “If you want to move up, you need to have the training to get you there. I thought the MBA would prepare me so that if I had the opportunity to advance, I would be ready to hit the ground running.” Grant completed Athabasca’s MBA program in November 2008. He said the program gave him a solid foundation in each business area, strengthened his team-building skills and enabled him to learn firsthand how his peers were addressing comparable issues in their own organizations. Two in-residence electives also gave him strategic insight that was extremely relevant to Oppenheimer’s growth and success. The elective on supply chain management was a natural fit – Oppenheimer has made its name on its ability to work with produce growers worldwide and oversee a complex marketing, packaging and distribution business to get fresh fruit and vegetables into retail stores across North America. His in-residence elective on doing business in Mexico, held in

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Guadalajara, provided other insights that served Grant well. His responsibility has grown from overseeing produce growers in Mexico to overseeing all of Oppenheimer’s growers worldwide. As Oppenheimer’s business has evolved, so have Grant’s areas of responsibility, which now include leadership of marketing, grower relations, operations, quality control, manufacturing, transportation, food safety, supply chain management and information technology. Grant said Oppenheimer is gearing up for significant growth, intending to move from its record-breaking $600 million in sales this year to $1 billion in sales five years from now. “Up until now, we’ve grown organically through our relationships with retailers and growers, staff and technology. But to get to that next level, we are going to need to grow through acquisitions.” He added that his MBA training is continuing to prove useful. “Our team can quickly understand the target business, review its financials and business models and confidently assess if it is a good acquisition or partnership candidate. My MBA is really helping with this process.”

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James Malliaros, MBA Senior Vice President, TCC Global Canada Husband, Dad, Guitar Hero, Go-To Guy Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I wanted to advance at work and in life. When I enrolled in my MBA, I had to balance school with family, a demanding career and a passion for playing music and sports. Thanks to AUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ&#x201A;exible online format, I made the transition from senior sales guy to senior vice president; more importantly, I did it without putting the rest of my life on hold.

The MBA that puts CEO within reach.

The AU online Executive MBA. www.mba.athabascau.ca

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