ASPER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS EXPLORE BUSINESS Discover Yourself

ASPER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

EXPLORE BUSINESS

Discover Yourself

SEPTEMBER 2017

Why Study Business?

> Business touches nearly every aspect of our lives, and every corner of the globe. A Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree is your ticket to a successful, meaningful 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 today's competitive job market.

WHY STUDY AT ASPER?

> MORE THAN A SCHOOL ? A COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESS For more than 75 years, the Asper School of Business has provided an outstanding business education and produced leaders who have changed Manitoba, Canada, and the world. Our community of learning is strong. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering. The Asper School is located at the University of Manitoba, which offers more academic programs, support for students, campus services, scholarships, bursaries, student groups and social networks than any other post-secondary institution in the province.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

The Asper School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International is an association of more than 780 educational institutions, businesses and other organizations in 50 countries and territories dedicated to the advancement of management education worldwide. Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools that offer undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees in business and accounting.

AACSB accreditation puts the Asper School of Business in an elite group: Fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide earn this international recognition.

AWARDS

The Asper School of Business offers awards, scholarships, prizes and bursaries to students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. Many of these awards require no application. Visit umanitoba.ca/ asper/awards for a complete list of awards that require an application.

MAJORS

Asper students can choose to major in: Aboriginal Business Studies Accounting Actuarial Mathematics Entrepreneurship / Small Business Finance Generalist Human Resource Management / Industrial Relations International Business Leadership & Organizations Logistics & Supply Chain Management Management Information Systems Marketing Operational Research / Operations Management

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"Racing is a business first and foremost, so before I earn the right to beat another driver on the race track, I must first be able to beat them in the boardroom. A degree from the Asper School of Business has added value to my career and positioned me ahead of the competition."

David Richert Richert Racing BComm(Hons) 2006

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CDC

At the Asper School beyond the classroom

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

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The Career Development

skills, business networking,

Centre helps Asper students and and professional development.

graduates manage their current We have a rich network of

and future careers. Our career employers and companies across

consultants are skilled human Canada who contact us when

resource practitioners with

they're looking for business

extensive experience in career students and graduates who can

management who help students make a meaningful contribution

understand their strengths

to their organizations.

and interests and identify their

career goals. We assist with career research, resum? and

"Simply put, I would not

cover letter writing, job search be where I am today

strategies, effective interviewing

without the Asper School.

Its Career Development

Centre and Co-op program

fostered my professional

growth through immersion

in real-work experiences.

The support I received from

CDC mentors expanded

my understanding of the

advertising industry

and fuelled the confidence

I needed to succeed."

Kathryn Deeley Marketing Manager Pollard Banknote Limited BComm(Hons) 2010

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of Business, we take learning far

through innovative programs,

support services, and international

rtunities.

INDIGENOUS BUSINESS EDUCATION PARTNERS

IBEP

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Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP) is a community of Indigenous students (First Nations, M?tis, and Inuit) who are pursuing the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree at the Asper School of Business.

Every Indigenous student admitted to the U of M (to Asper, U1, or other faculties) is eligible to receive IBEP services as long as they are tracking towards a Commerce degree.

IBEP services include tutorial sessions in math, finance and accounting courses; scholarships and bursaries; and networking opportunities with corporate sponsors. IBEP students host regular social and professional development events throughout the year.

IBEP is here to ensure you reach your full potential at the Asper School of Business.

"IBEP welcomed me into a community of support, provided financial assistance, and guided me in choosing my major. Being a part of IBEP gave me strength and confidence to embark on international exchange terms in France and Hong Kong, and even led to my first job in the financial services industry."

Karine Sabourin Director of Finance and Operations North Forge Technology Exchange BComm(Hons)/16

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EXCHANGE

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

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In 2017 and 2018, approximately 100 students will be studying at business schools in Europe, Asia, and South America through the Asper International Exchange Program.

Our program allows you to earn academic credits at more than 50 partner schools, which you can transfer directly to your degree. Classes are taught in English, and while most students choose to take business courses, some language classes and courses from other disciplines are available.

All Asper students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and who have completed 24 credit hours at the time of their exchange, are eligible to apply.

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