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Why Pursue a Postgraduate Degree
Engineering leaders, business strategists
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Engineering leaders, business strategists Many engineering professionals arrive at a point in their careers when a graduate degree is the next logical step. The question then becomes: which degree is the right one? This can be a difficult question…
How do you develop the skills to be an effective leader in healthcare?
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Becoming a leader in healthcare is a process: it takes time to develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to effectively and confidently head up interdisciplinary teams to have a far-reaching impact on patient care within your organization…
Reinvent yourself
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For many high-achieving professionals, there comes a point where they wonder if it's time for something new – a time to move beyond the boxes they've used to define themselves throughout their educational and professional life. A master’s…
Gain more than a degree
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The value of a professional master's degree is about much more than the credential and the letters after your name.
Find your courage
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When we think of courage, we often think of extreme situations, such as bravery in the face of physical danger. Yet courage is a trait that appears in everyday situations, and one that is essential in leadership. Being a leader requires courage. It…
Become a leader in your field
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The UBC Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) and Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) create leaders.
Grow your network to create opportunities
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One of your most important assets is your network. The individuals you have professional connections with both within and outside your industry can lead you to new career opportunities, offer insightful perspectives, and support you in your own…
Challenge the status quo
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Climate change, dwindling natural resources, extreme weather events, rapid urbanization, poverty, inequitable access to health care… the list of existential crises facing our world is overwhelming. Business as usual is simply not sustainable.
Follow your purpose for long-term success
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There's a lot of well-meaning career advice focused on the importance of following your passion. However, new research suggests that we need to adjust that advice and follow our purpose. The experience of alumni confirms that focusing on your…
When to quit, when to persist in your career
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How do you know when the time is right to move on from your current position? It can be hard to know when to keep going in a job that doesn't quite satisfy your personal and professional goals and when it's time to look for something new.