University of Lethbridge Viewbook 2018/19

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Spotlight on Management Having savvy business skills is key to finding success within many organizations. In the Faculty of Management, you’ll learn from industry leaders, put theory into practice, and take your learning into businesses, the community and around the world. Here’s how: Case Competitions Case competitions are an excellent way for you to develop the analytical, negotiation, decision making and presentation skills necessary in the professional world. You will analyze actual business cases and make recommendations to faculty and industry professionals.

Co-operative Education You’ll become career-ready through paid work experience in local, national and international job placements relevant to your degree. The co-op team will help you acquire tools for success through cover letter, resume and interview preparation, access to one-to-one career development assistance and help you build your own professional network.

International Opportunities Enjoy semester-long exchanges in one of 24 countries, numerous short-term summer exchanges, and/or our work study programs in Hungary and Malaysia. These experiences will make you more independent, flexible, open-minded and culturally aware. You will be better able to deal with change and overcome challenges, with the added benefit of establishing overseas networks of friends and potential future job opportunities.

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Student Managed Investment Fund Imagine having access to over $100,000 of real money to invest in financial markets, using the same tools and technology available to today’s investment professionals. Through participation in the Student Managed Investment Fund you can gain valuable experience managing a reallife investment portfolio. In addition to faculty supervision, you’ll receive guidance on trading activities from an advisory board comprised of investment professionals, faculty members and legal experts.

Student Professional Development Program The Management Student Professional Development Program provides you with further insight, knowledge, skills and experiences that will assist you throughout your academic and professional career. Take part in skills workshops, industry networking events, case competitions and student clubs that provide incredible personal and professional growth and a competitive advantage upon graduation.


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