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By Shane Clausing

GPRC

GPRC partners with UNBC to further business acumen in region

Dec 7, 2021 | 11:26 AM

Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) has partnered with the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) that will help develop business acumen in the region.

Beginning in August of 2022, GPRC will host UNBC’s 21-month Master of Business Administration program. The course will give locals a chance to pursue their passion for business leadership, harness their entrepreneurial spirit, and earn a Master’s degree without leaving the community.

“We are extremely excited to carve out this outstanding postgraduate pathway with UNBC,” says GPRC Vice-President, Academic and Research, Dr. Vanessa Sheane.

“This is a timely development that gives our learning community members the opportunity to reach their professional and academic goals right here in the heart of northwestern Alberta.”

The postgraduate offering can be completed faster than a traditional Master of Business Administration program. The course will also feature more northern-focused curricula.

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In the first year of instruction, students will be required to complete nine courses covering strategy, business analytics, accounting, finance, organizational behaviour, marketing, managerial economics, and operations management.

The second half of the program will include knowledge and skill application through more MBA coursework or a capstone research project.

“Our learning community is fortunate to have a variety of business program options at their fingertips,” says GPRC Dean of Business, Dr. Carly McLeod.

“Local access to UNBC’s MBA will serve as a great motivator for any past, present and future students who are looking to enhance their skillset and broaden career opportunities.”

GPRC is the third MBA cohort site that has partnered with UNBC. The program launched in 2004 at its Prince George campus and partnered in 2013 with a school in Vancouver.