New and Noteworthy

Studies at the Dhillon School of Business are backed by our AACSB accreditation. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International is the world’s largest global business education network of which only six per cent of the best business schools worldwide are accredited. Students who graduate from an AACSB-accredited school are contenders for jobs from top, global organizations who only hire from AACSB-accredited schools, they are often offered more competitive salaries, they have a better chance of getting into graduate programs, and they have more employers interested in them after graduation.

uLethbridge now offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media/Bachelor of Science with a major in computer science. Demand is increasing for new media artists that draw from an extensive computer science foundation. This five-year combined degrees program bridges the gap between fine arts and computer science, providing a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Through new media studies, students will explore the interconnectivity between technology, art, industry, and culture. They’ll combine a foundation in new media with studies in computer science, delving into the study of algorithms, data structures and their applications to develop efficient solutions to global problems.

Combined degrees at uLethbridge give students the opportunity to graduate with two degrees in less time than if they took them separately. Students get a strong foundation of knowledge and skills in two areas, gaining an advantage in a competitive job market. To be admitted to a combined degrees program, students must meet the minimum requirements of both programs.

Through our Early Start Experience, students can take a liberal education course for credit before the start of the Fall 2021 term. The course (LBED 1500 - The First-Year Experience: Mapping our Communities) will promote success and ease the transition from high school to university, while giving students credit towards their degree.

Students will have the opportunity to attend lectures, labs and tutorials each week, examining viewpoints from different perspectives: science, social science, fine arts and humanities. They will get to know the campus, meet fellow students and professors, and familiarize themselves with uLethbridge’s resources.

The value of a post-secondary journey cannot be fully captured through a list of academic courses and grades. To fill this gap, uLethbridge is launching myexperience.uleth. ca, a comprehensive database of activities that students can use to track participation and highlight the skills they gained during their degree. Upon graduation, they’ll have an official, uLethbridge-verified record of their high-impact experiences to share with future employers.

The activities included may take place on- or off-campus and cover a variety of educational opportunities emphasizing research, creativity and innovation, community service, global citizenship, leadership, certifications and workshops.