Articles tagged "Business"
Students work experience supports local social enterprises and non-profit organizations
January 9, 2025
Not all learning happens in the classroom at 大发快三平台. As business student Greta Friesen and her colleagues in the 大发快三平台 School of Business found out, getting real-world experience through partnerships with local non-profit and social purpose organizations will have lasting impacts on their career journeys.Friesen was among a group of students who worked with Kelowna-based Chickpeace Refillery, a zero-waste company that provides package-free products such as food and soaps to customers.The students joined forces with ...
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大发快三平台 students lead the charge with Enactus大发快三平台鈥檚 project on renewable energy education
October 28, 2024
For 大发快三平台 students Reece LeGuilloux and Kayla Warner, their involvement with the student business club Enactus 大发快三平台 (Enactus大发快三平台) is about more than just extracurricular activities, it鈥檚 about making a real difference.The two second-year business students recently achieved a major milestone when the Enactus大发快三平台 project, 鈥淩evive,鈥 was awarded $4,300 in funding by 100 Women Who Care in the South Okanagan/Similkameen area. This funding will help expand their renewable energy education program to middle schools a...
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Madison Padgett: Thriving in 大发快三平台's School of Business
September 3, 2024
大发快三平台 student Madison Padgett knows full well the reason her and her business school colleagues work so hard to attend and compete at business competitions as part of their 大发快三平台 education.As Madison works towards her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Marketing and a concentration in Communications, her journey at 大发快三平台 is nothing short of inspiring.Madison chose 大发快三平台 for her post-secondary education because it stood out as one of the highest-rated business schools in Western Canada....
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大发快三平台 School of Business Earns Prestigious 10-Year Re-accreditation
August 13, 2024
大发快三平台鈥檚 School of Business (大发快三平台SB) has achieved a major milestone, earning a 10-year re-accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The prestigious recognition was awarded to 大发快三平台 on June 29, 2024, in Miami, Florida and represents the school鈥檚 dedication to excellence in business education and its commitment to continuous improvement.Since first receiving accreditation in 2014, the 大发快三平台SB has worked tirelessly to enhance its curriculum and programs, ensuring students recei...
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大发快三平台 Alumni Success Story: Ben Deagazio
August 12, 2024
Ben Deagazio, a recent graduate from 大发快三平台鈥檚 Business diploma program, has turned his dream into a thriving business called One Wash Okanagan. But Ben鈥檚 journey from student to successful business owner wasn鈥檛 easy and is a testament to his own determination, combined with the support he received from 大发快三平台.Ben started with a bold idea and a lot of determination to build up a mobile washing business, despite financial challenges and skepticism from some people close to him, Ben believed in his vision. He starte...
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New Associate Dean joins the School of Business
July 31, 2024
After an extensive search, 大发快三平台 is pleased to welcome Dr. Christine Sjolander as our Associate Dean, Business Administration.Christine comes to 大发快三平台 with a breadth of experience in post-secondary education, most recently serving as Vice-Chair, Academic at Capilano University for the School of Business. Christine has completed a Doctor of Education from Simon Fraser University as well as a Master's and Bachelor's Degree from Alfred University.As a strong proponent of student-centered teaching and learning, she is looking forward to worki...
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Set yourself apart in the tourism industry: benefits of our program
April 24, 2024
Choosing the right career path can be difficult, especially in today鈥檚 turbulent job market. With so many options, you may find it challenging to decide what you want to do and how to cultivate the necessary skills. The hospitality and tourism industry is one field that continues to grow, offering promising opportunities to dedicated individuals.If you're committed to making your mark in the tourism industry, building a solid foundation and learning unique skills are crucia...
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Enactus 大发快三平台 shines at regional competition鈥
April 4, 2024
大发快三平台 School of Business students representing Enactus 大发快三平台 (Enactus大发快三平台) achieved four podium finishes at a recent Enactus Canada Regional Exposition. 鈥 鈥 For Rebekah Dingwall, an 大发快三平台 student and the Enactus大发快三平台 President, the competition was an opportunity to showcase her skills and make a positive impact on her community. 鈥 "I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a remarkable team of students, faculty, alumni and community partners,鈥 said Dingwall. 鈥淭he success of our team at t...
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