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University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business
The Haskayne School of Business is an innovative business school with an international reputation for influencing the practice of management and leadership through quality teaching and research. With more than 3,000 students enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s, PhD and executive education programs, the school boasts 16,000 alumni in 60 countries. At Haskayne, we encourage and promote basic, applied and instructional scholarship. We are committed to high quality research in all areas of business management including accounting, finance, human resources and organizational dynamics, marketing, management information systems, operations management and strategic management. We are known for our pioneering efforts in specialized fields such as global energy management and sustainable development, risk management, tourism and entrepreneurship.
The Haskayne School of Business is located in Scurfield Hall which is designed for interactive learning with a management skills development lab, computer labs, syndicate rooms for group meetings and lecture theatres all equipped with state-of-the-art learning technologies. The Business Library is one of the best in North
America with 70 business-related electronic databases available on the library web site, and more than 650 databases available through Libraries and Cultural Resources. We have more than 5,500 business journals available online. The majority of our databases and online journals are available from off-campus. We also have a Bloomberg terminal, a Reuter’s station and a growing collection of e-books. The Haskayne Career Centre helps students and alumni find jobs through professional development sessions, job postings, company information sessions and visits from top corporate recruiters.
These dedicated services are available to Haskayne students throughout their time at the school and following graduation.
The Haskayne School of business was one of the first business schools in Canada to receive accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Student Profile
If you would like to do your MBA with a group of strong, intellectually curious and hard working individuals then the Haskayne MBA program is for you. Our MBA students are focused on personal growth, career progression and future leadership opportunities.
The curriculum is only the starting point. Our students enhance their knowledge and keep up-todate with the latest business trends and management practices. Special Haskayne programs give students opportunities to interact with the top business
decision-makers.
Diversity is a key descriptor of our MBA students from an educational and a cultural perspective. Our students come from different educational backgrounds such as engineering, nursing, management and the sciences. A four-year undergraduate degree is the norm, but some of our students have already completed another graduate degree. Haskayne MBA students come from around the world and understand the importance of doing business globally. Sensitive to cultural differences, they understand the importance of working in cross-cultural teams and value the different perspectives and unique ways of looking at situations and issues offered by a diverse group of students.
Average age: 30 years
Average years of work experience: Six years
For detailed statistical data about this school, please check the TopMBA Scorecard
Source: QS TopMBA Career Guide
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