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Why Business at Asper

A business education is the foundation for economic, political and social systems at all levels, and a BComm (Hons) degree is your ticket to a successful, productive career in the field of your choice. Whether you want to work with numbers or people or projects - or a combination of all three, a business degree will prepare you for the 21st century's competitive job market.

You'll learn about subjects like accounting, management, finance, business administration, actuarial mathematics, statistics, management information systems (MIS), information technology, marketing, logistics & supply chain management, human resources...and much more. As a result, you'll become qualified to work in industry & trade, government, international commerce, health care, arts and non-profit organizations - just about anywhere that ideas and people come together to make things happen. You'll even understand how to make your own business successful!

An undergraduate business degree gives you a generalist education on which you can later build with a Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Management and even a Doctorate (PhD) - but those plans are a long way off yet. For now, all you need to know is that a business degree is an intensely practical area of study that prepares you to be a productive contributor in just about any organization that wants to function effectively.

 

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Why a Business Degree at the Asper School of Business?

 

 The Asper School is where business studies come together:
  • Excellence in program 
  • Relevance of experience 
  • Leadership for the future              

We have the best professors, small class sizes and leading-edge courses that address today's issues in today's business world.

We have dynamic student groups that extend your learning through fun, peer-organized activities. From weekly networking events and national case competitions to topic-specific student-run groups, there's something for everyone.

We have the most successful Co-op program on the U of M campus. The Asper Co-op Education program gives you access to real-world, real-time paid work experience, while pursuing your academic studies.

We have a dedicated Career Development Centre that specializes in advice and support for business students - during your studies and as you look for career-oriented employment after graduation.

We're well connected in the local business community, which ensures your learning goes beyond the classroom with people who have succeeded in the real world.

The Asper School is accredited by AACSB International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and was awarded the 1999 Global Best Award from the Conference Board of Canada that recognizes the cooperative efforts between universities and the business community.

 


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University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB  R3T 5V4 Canada
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