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Learning how to lead
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Learning how to be a leader is a lifelong journey As with any journey, you’re more likely to reach your goals if you are equipped for the challenges along the way. Investing in your future through a graduate degree is one way to strengthen and…
Guest Speaker Series: Integration for Climate Solutions
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On Monday, May 3, Minister George Heyman held a seminar for Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) students. His seminar focused on the integration of engineering and business innovation, and explored this by connecting his extensive experience with…
Keep investing in yourself and your personal growth
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After graduating from an intense master's program and returning to the workforce, it's all too easy to get caught up in the busy-ness of everyday life and not make the time to actively learn, develop and grow. But continuous self-…
Becoming a leader
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With “leadership” embedded in the very name of the degrees, the Master of Engineering Leadership and Master of Health Leadership and Policy were designed from the beginning to support leadership development. But what does it mean to be a leader?…
Decisions, decisions: The pros and cons of a postgraduate degree
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Is going back to school the best strategy for achieving your personal and professional goals? It's a good question. And to answer it, you'll need to ask yourself a few others. What's the best degree for you? Will the investment pay…
Guest Speaker Series: Alex Chui on Project Management Skills
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On February 3, Alex Chui, Project Manager at Vancouver Coastal Health, met with current MEL and MHLP students along with a few 2020 graduates to share insights on his career trajectory and current position. A 2016
Building your expertise in a new field
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If the events of 2020 had you thinking about shifting to a new career or new field within your industry, you're not alone.
Career advancement strategies: One-off courses or a graduate degree?
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A commitment to lifelong learning is essential for any professional. That's why so many professional regulatory bodies – such as those for engineers and health-care providers – require that their members engage in ongoing learning to keep their…
Today's leaders need integrated perspectives
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Complex challenges require innovative solutions – and innovative solutions require integrated and cross-disciplinary perspectives. It's not enough for today's leaders to have subject matter expertise in a specific area – they need a…
Speaking the language of business is fundamental to leadership
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Being an effective leader of teams and projects requires a deep technical understanding of your sector, whether you work in energy management or seniors care.