M B A / 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
The Next Step
for Professionals
It's generally accepted that a master of business administration (MBA),
or other degrees associated with executive education, provide the tools
required in today's •ercely competitive global business climate. It's all
about transforming those with talent and ener•y into seasoned leaders
W
hile institutions from the
University of Victoria to
Athabasca University o er a
diverse range of programs
under the heading of adult
education, they share a vital
commonality: the recognition that people
seeking
MBAs and other programs already
have demanding careers and can ill-a ord to
adhere to the schedules of traditional higher
learning organizations.
The University of Victoria's Weekend
MBA is unique: its in-class weekend
schedule combined with †exible online
learning provides a balanced approach for
professionals.
David Dunne, professor and director,
full- and part-time
MBA programs for UVic's
Sardul S. Gill Graduate School and Peter B.
Gustavson School of Business, says: "The
Weekend
MBA, which is o ered through the
Sardul S. Gill Graduate School, is a unique
Flexibile learning options appeal to
many students pursuing their MBA or
other executive education options.
Students are able to focus on
programs while maintaining
their busy work schedules
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