Ambrose University, located in Calgary, Alberta, is a Christian institution dedicated to providing a transformative education grounded in faith, character, and service. With a heritage dating back to 1921, Ambrose University offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as theology, arts, business, education, and science. The university is known for its supportive community, small class sizes, and personalized attention that fosters an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Ambrose University's commitment to academic excellence, spiritual formation, and community involvement equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for successful careers and meaningful contributions to society.

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Build a versatile skillset and knowledge within the area of business. Pursuing entrepreneurial passions? Intent on completing an MBA? Want to lead a company? You will learn how to work authentically and ethically in high-level businesses. You will have the tools to be successful in the commercial, nonprofit, and public sectors of the Canadian and global economy while being engaged citizens in their communities. Make business connections through industry events, lunch ‘n learns, case competitions, guest speakers, and mentorship opportunities. Collaborate with business leaders and other business programs in Calgary through our annual Soul of the Next Economy Forum as we converge to change the way we do business and impact society. Travel abroad with your classmates and professors to conduct case studies and research on community development and business. Show less

PROGRAM STREAMS
Choose from one of the four streams to customize your degree to your personal career goals:

Accounting (accredited by CPA Canada)
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Human Resources and Organizational Development (accredited by CPHR Alberta)
Marketing

CREDIT BREAKDOWN
Business Administration is offered in both a four-year, 120-credit degree Bachelor of Business Administration and a three-year, 90-credit Bachelor of Arts Business concentration. We recommend the Concentration for those planning to continue their studies upon completion. This timeline is based on a full course load (five courses/semester) with courses usually being three credits. To be considered a full-time student, you must be taking 3-5 courses per semester.

Featured Courses
BUS 211 Business Ethics And Sustainability
A course applying concepts, theories, and moral decision procedures found in moral philosophy to a broad range of issues currently encountered in the business context, including: “whistle-blowing,” advertising, employee treatment, insider trading and accounting practices, product liability, corporate social responsibility and issues in international business.

BUS 250 Organizational Behaviour
This course introduces students to the theory of organizational behaviour (the study of people at work in organizations). It examines the behaviours of individuals working alone or in teams, and how organizations' characteristics, management practices and other factors influence this behaviour, and ultimately organizational effectiveness. It also examines the process of organizational change.

BUS 382 Consumer Behaviour
This course familiarizes students with the role of human, cultural, and social influences in consumer decision-making. These topics are examined to enable marketers to better understand customers, positively influence their behaviour, and meet their expectations.

BUS 384 Brand Management
Building and effectively maintaining brand equity is among the top priorities of high performing companies and is a fundamental element of competitive strategy. This course provides students with insights into how effective brand strategies can be created and the implications for brand management professionals. The class blends marketing theory and practice to provide perspective on corporate marketing and the brand management function.

BUS 470 - 1 Project Management
Introduction to project management is intended to expose students to the theories, methods, tools and techniques of project management. Project management requires practice in order to build confidence. As such, this course will make use of cases and a final project to enable students to apply their learnings.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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