Undergrad FEATURE
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s the world continues to re-open, several trends are becoming
apparent with regards to what undergraduates are seeking from
post-secondary schools - and what these institutions are providing.
University Canada West is a prime case in point. UCW offers MBA and
Bachelor degrees to prepare its students to be effective workplace leaders,
and its president, Sheldon Levy, points out that students more than ever want
their studies to provide good career placements via co-ops and internships.
He says, "They also want professional designations or credentials that
employers recognize, which is why micro-credentials validated by industry
are growing in importance as part of university studies: they give students
additional credentials within their degree." UCW's micro-credentials are
focused on technology, business, and innovation, and courses include
Blockchain Entrepreneurship, Data and Web Analytics, and Supply Chain
Management and Logistics.
Students also expect career centres to help them with job placements
during their studies. On that score, UCW's Career Development Centre
Real-World Learning
More than ever, undergraduates want to be prepped for career placement
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