E X E C U T I V E E D U C A T I O N
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E
Opening Doors
With the variety of executive education and MBA programs
being offered in B.C., the opportunity for professionals to
expand their skills and knowledge has never been greater
E
ducation is a life-long endeav-
our, and many professionals
aim to increase their career
opportunities with additional
credentials or degrees. Institu-
tions are now responding to
this demand, with innovative
and •exible programming designed
to meet the needs of busy people with
careers, families and volunteer commit-
ments.
Flexible MBA Program
Flexibility is the reason that many stu-
dents choose to complete their Master's
of Business Administration at Thompson
Rivers University. Students can choose to
attend classes at the Kamloops campus,
to complete courses online, or to combine
the two. There is no requirement to attend
any portion of the program on campus.
"We don't di…erentiate between on-cam-
pus and online students," says Victoria
Martin, director of the
MBA program. She
also notes that students have ˆve years to
complete the program. "We do recognize
that students who are choosing the online
MBA courses are having to balance other
areas of their life, like work, family and
Upgrading your education and
skills can help you diversify
your career opportunities
