ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR REPORT (BMOS)

By Dr. Jeannette Eberhard, Associate Director, BMOS Program

The fall of 2022 marked the welcome return to so many in-person experiences – orientation sessions for new students, inclass teaching, the spring career day with returning alumni, student club and career readiness events, and recruiting sessions with the chance to showcase our BMOS program to prospective students and their parents.

As I prepared for and participated in these events, I came to see the King’s BMOS program as “one degree, with many pathways.” Our program is purposely structured to ensure that all students share a common, MBA-style cohort of courses that includes mathematics, statistics, accounting, finance, marketing, operations, organizational behaviour, economics, and strategic management. Students build on this core foundation by choosing their preferred pathway or specialization – in accounting, finance, global commerce, or human resources – and the courses they need for professional designations of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA),

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).

As Associate Director for the BMOS program, I see my role as collaborating with colleagues (MOS instructors, counsellors, and administrative staff) to support students in their chosen pathway. I’ve used the first eight months in my new role to listen to my colleagues, alumni, and students about what’s working well and what could be improved. While the listening won’t stop, I’m excited by the initiatives now underway to streamline and simplify the checklists for our BMOS programs, provide enhanced instructor support through the centralized sharing of best practices and online resources, and provide enhanced student supports through the redevelopment of our business foundation coursework.

I look forward to these and future opportunities to support students and faculty in the BMOS program.