What do you need to know to succeed in the BBA? Meet your Academic Advisors, Carmen and Heather, learn their top 10 recommendations for how to succeed in the BBA, and understand more about GPA, curriculum, resources for the year ahead, and so much more!

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In today's world, we are surrounded by data ... lots of data! From Twitter feeds, Facebook posts, election polling to global COVID statistics, the processing of large volumes of data is vitally important to the business world. Very important business decisions are based on data and, therefore, successful business graduates must be aware of the processes that go behind the scenes to transform data into useful and actionable information.

In this session, students will learn more about two foundational analytics courses: Business Statistics and Analytics MGMT 2262 (a required course for all Business students) and Business Statistics II MGMT 2263 (a required course for Accounting majors). We will discuss how these courses prepare you to engage in data gathering, data processing and presenting results to stakeholders as part of your degree and your future career.

Do you know what Investment Guru Warren Buffett meant when he said, “Do not put all eggs in one basket.”, or what he implied when he commented, “Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving”?

To understand these dynamic quotes, you need to understand Finance. Finance is one of the most fundamental and essential functions of any business. We also make personal financial decisions throughout our lives. We should understand the type of financial choices that we make and their implications on our personal and professional lives. Majoring in Finance helps you attain an in-depth understanding of various dimensions of Finance. It also opens up enormous future opportunities in terms of your career and professional growth.

At the Bissett School of Business of Mount Royal University, we offer a truly versatile undergraduate program in Finance with two unique concentrations. We encourage you to join the virtual session in Finance to know the many offerings that Finance has for you.

Source of the quotes by Warren Buffet: https://www.google.com/search?q=inspirational+finance+quotes&tbm

Innovators understand society's most complex problems. Innovators create or improve every product or service that you love. Innovators improve your experiences at school, work, and at play. Innovators turn their ideas into businesses. Innovators change the world.

These innovators and changemakers are entrepreneurs and social innovators. And we really need folks like this in our community today. Our world has changed with the onset of COVID 19. We need creative and entrepreneurial-minded innovators and changemakers to understand the systems and chart new paths to help us ‘'bounce back”.

Innovators and changemakers don’t choose between chasing wealth and making the world a better place. In the areas of social innovation and entrepreneurship, making money and making a positive difference in the world are not mutually exclusive goals.

Do you want...

• To lead, design, and execute high-impact, transformative change in our communities.

• To learn to spot opportunities and to build a problem-solving mindset

• To build a valuable network of professionals and peers

• To work for a dynamic, growth-oriented company that values innovative employees

• To leave your mark on the world and possibly start your own venture

If you said 'yes' to any of these questions, please join our Virtual Classroom Session at the Bissett New Student Orientation and explore a Concentration or Minor in either Innovation and Entrepreneurship or Social Innovation where we ‘learn by doing’.

Exploration is the engine that drives innovation.

Innovation drives economic growth.

So let's all go exploring."

-Edith Widder

Supply Chain Management is a comprehensive and versatile discipline that lends itself to every aspect of business today. Stay ahead of trends in supply risk management, supply analytics, distribution planning, and the growing need for businesses to develop resilient supplier networks that reflect the need for sustainability and agility.

Post COVID-19, supply chain management has become the most sought-after and critical branch of business management. Students selecting the supply chain management major will develop a comprehensive understanding of operations planning, logistics management, strategic procurement, warehousing and inventory management, transportation and distribution planning, contract law, negotiation strategies and data analytics, as applied to supply chains.

Human Resources is strategic. Human Resources is people. Human Resources makes an impact!

Human Resources is about the effective and efficient management of systems and processes that enable, and empower, people to maximize their productivity in an organization.

If you enjoy working with people, and desire to be in service to others, then this is a career choice to consider. Come hear how the headlines of today such as diversity, equity and inclusion, remote work, and psychological safety are in the purview of the Human Resources professionals in your organization.

From complex problem solving, collaborative relationship building, and influencing at the executive table, the function of Human Resources is the only department that touches and impacts ALL other areas of the organization. Be in the know. Be a decision-maker that all others look to for forward-thinking and strategic advice. Be a Human Resources professional

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The General Management discipline includes topics like strategy, leadership, organizational behaviour, ethics, and sustainability. Through a combination of theory and application, our students learn to develop strong business strategies and tactics, as well as techniques on how to implement them efficiently and effectively.

This Virtual Classroom Session at the Bissett New Student Orientation will describe how the General Management Concentration can help you flexibly build a skillset to give you an edge along your specific career path. Hope to see you there

In this session, you will meet Marketing faculty and students. You will learn about the marketing major, minor, and marketing career prospects. You will have the opportunity to ask any question about marketing at Mount Royal University.

In today's world, we are surrounded by data ... lots of data! From Twitter feeds, Facebook posts, election polling to global COVID statistics, the processing of large volumes of data is vitally important to the business world. Very important business decisions are based on data and, therefore, successful business graduates must be aware of the processes that go behind the scenes to transform data into useful and actionable information.

In this session, students will learn more about two foundational analytics courses: Business Statistics and Analytics MGMT 2262 (a required course for all Business students) and Business Statistics II MGMT 2263 (a required course for Accounting majors). We will discuss how these courses prepare you to engage in data gathering, data processing and presenting results to stakeholders as part of your degree and your future career.

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Accounting is an international language used to record and communicate business events to stakeholders. Accounting is so important that every student pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at the Bissett School of Business at Mount Royal University must take two introductory Accounting courses to learn accounting fundamentals that are essential for every business degree.

Students completing the Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting program are prepared for direct entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).

• Have you ever thought of opening your own business and being your own boss?

• Have you ever watched or listened to the business news on the TV or the radio and wondered what business terms mean?

• Do you want to be the “business person” within your family or among your friends whom people go to for business advice?

• Do you want to work as a professional accountant for corporations, top accounting firms, or government organizations?

If you said “YES” to any of these questions, please join our Virtual Classroom Session at the Bissett New Student Orientation and explore a Concentration or Minor in Accounting where we ‘learn by doing’.