Choosing a business school can be a difficult and time-consuming choice. At first you will need to make many decisions: whether you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree, associate's degree or diploma; study on a full-time or part-time basis; what majors and areas of specialization interest you; how important special features such as co-op, international exchange and so forth are to your decision; and the importance of cost, location and other similar factors. Once you have decided on these, you will still need to undertake a significant exploration and consultation to focus your interests and choice of a business school.
Here is a step-by-step process to help you evaluate each school:
Visit the school's website. Most business schools provide detailed information about their programs - i.e., which degrees/diplomas are offered, amount of tuition and fees, admission requirements and intake times, student demographics, faculty qualifications, industry experience and research accomplishments, and more! Often the school's website will provide a "Q&A" or FAQ page which will answer the most common questions about the school.
Visit the school. Many business schools also have "open days" where high school students are invited to tour the school for a day. Campus visits allow you to learn things about the institution that might not be obvious from its marketing materials, such as facilities, campus lay-out, transportation and how it feels to be on campus.
Speak with an admissions counsellor or academic advisor: they have a thorough knowledge of the curriculum and study programs that can lend a perspective to your decisions, and sometimes lead you in new directions.
Research other sources of information. There is a wealth of things that you can do here:
If you know past graduates of the school, talk with them about their experiences while a student.
Confirm which organizations have recruited graduates in the past and talk with their human resources departments to determine their satisfaction with the school's graduates and programs, whether they continue to recruit from the school, and whether they value it over others on a regular basis.
Search the Internet for information on awards and achievements bestowed on specific business schools - competitions won, faculty honours, research grants, etc.
Consult Facebook and other social networking sites that may provide testimonials and other student comments on specific business schools and the programs they offer.
Then match these facts and figures against the business schools that you are evaluating.
DeVry Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Business Operations
DeVry Institute of Technology, Calgary Campus (DeVry Calgary) offers a Bachelor of Business Operations degree (BSOP). Students who are interested in working in technology-based business careers will find this program useful as its aim is to develop competency in applying technology to business strategy, and to provide students with a broad knowledge of the business operations field. From aerospace to pharmaceuticals to electronics, graduates in this field will find a wide variety of opportunities in manufacturing and service industries. Due to the fact that DeVry offers year-round classes, students can earn their bachelor's degree in Business Operations in just 3 years. ... [read more]
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