Bachelor of Arts, Concentration in History

at Concordia University of Edmonton Canada

English is the most global language in the world and is spoken widely across the globe. Concordia University has an extraordinary three yearlong Bachelor’s program in English that helps students learn about literature as well as language and sharpen their skills pertaining to the language. Under this course students study literature and through the affluence of English literature we can have a better worldview. BA in English integrates a comprehensive historical approach to literature with an emphasis on literary theory and recent approach and Concordia also offers courses in creative and technical writing.

Literature offers us a culturally diverse perspective of the world and offer us a more historical, political and social context of events. Studying literature helps an individual develop and hone their preexisting skills such as reading, writing, critical thinking and higher level of understanding. From classic literature to contemporary literature, from poetry to prose and from fiction to nonfiction, this course covers all genres and type of literature as well as all the aspects of learning language as well. Under this program, students can also choose to undertake courses according to their choice. Students can also join interesting activity clubs such as drama, theatre etc. 

Biology is the field of science that deals with life and the living organisms. Biology has a number of subfields such as Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Ecology, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Concordia University of Edmonton offers a three year bachelor degree program in the field of biology and the course allows students to specialize in the areas of ecology and evolutionary biology, cell and molecular biology and health/medical sciences.

Concordia University has great facilities for students for research and has highly equipped laboratories and research areas. The subject also has plenty of opportunities in the field of Research and Development (R&D), Pharmaceuticals and Chemical industries, Public Health and Environmental Protection Sectors, Clinical Research, Waste Management, etc. Concordia University has highly trained professional teachers and faculty members who guide the students throughout their degree and prepare them for the future. Students can work in laboratory or field jobs, or further study in areas such as Education and Public Health.

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy is a three year long under graduate program offered by Concordia University that helps students to understand and analyze the major domestic and international challenges facing Canada and the world. . This course aims at providing students an enhanced insight about areas like law, government, environment, human rights, social justice issues, economic and community development, international issues, and social media. The said course helps students develop multiple skills such as oral and written communication, research & analysis, cultural sensitivity as well as social awareness.

Any student who is interested in politics and international affair must have a look at the curriculum of this program. Concordia University of Edmonton’s 3-year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Economy is a general liberal arts degree. You will complete the 3-year degree to prepare for the job market or to move on to earn another degree or diploma in a related field such as business, education, government, journalism, or law.

The Bachelor of Management degree was designed in response to the growing need for university graduates with leadership training. The program focuses on establishing a solid foundation of technical competence as well as developing leadership skills that are essential in a range of businesses and industries. The curriculum incorporates the gold standard technical courses such as accounting, finance and information technology with courses that facilitate the development of effective management skills. The degree is enhanced by innovative curricular mapping in management ethics and international business. Distinguishing features include use of industry experts in the classroom, use of an independent employer advisory committee to ensure quality, and a relevant 13-week internship (work experience) placement.

The Bachelor of Management program at Concordia University of Edmonton is all about linking your career aspirations for business and management to specific career paths that are right for you. Specifically, knowing what you want from a degree and knowing it sooner rather than later supports you in getting the most out of that degree. This is why choosing an emphasis can be a great starting point, whether you first become aware of your interests while you are completing high school, or choosing specific courses as you are entering or studying in your first years of university.

We take pride in our students as they pursue business and government-related careers, additional professional designations and graduate studies, after graduation.

Environmental Science is the study of interactions within ecosystems, both terrestrial and aquatic. As the world changes, scientists in this field are paramount to proactively assessing the implications and mitigating risks to the fauna and flora inhabiting those environments.
In studying Environmental Science, you will partake in discourse around the nature and characteristics of the major environmental issues prevalent in such environments. The focus of learning in this topic is to concentrate on what causes these problems, and develop the resourcefulness to propose solutions.

Several of Environmental Science courses are offered in alternating years. The Environmental Science Course Rotation shows which courses are offered each year and which are offered every other year.

Concordia University offers students a four year Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology where a student studies multiple subjects such as English, Sociology, Psychology and a multiple other subjects pertaining to general knowledge and education. The aforementioned course offers training in the field of academic and applied psychology as well as a number of other counseling courses. 

The faculty at Concordia University is focused on teaching the students the practical skills and knowledge required in the field of psychology and also helps them to be successful while taking up a post graduate education. Concordia University has state of the art facilities for the students who wish to do research and practical work. 

 During the Degree students have the option of gaining practical experience and therefore are well prepared for the working environment. Students have the opportunity to build a profession in field such as community development, law, counseling, research, industrial psychology, behavioral psychology, clinical psychology and multiple others. Associated careers and further areas of study include, but are not limited to, education, forensics, law, medicine, nursing, and social work.

Coursework from the leadership emphasis in the Bachelor of Management program gives our management students the critical tools they will need to become top performers in business, government, non-profit, health, and educational settings. Our leadership courses provide you with the foundational knowledge needed to pursue professional designations or graduate studies.

Develop your niche as a leader in project management, sales, consulting, and more by developing your ability to:

• Think logically
• Advocate for a cause you believe in
• Solve difficult and abstract problems
• Master business plan and proposal writing
• Oversee production of reports and evaluations
• Get people with different skills to successfully work together
• Determine the steps necessary to meet defined goals
• Talk openly with others, and get support and honest feedback in return
• Listen well and recognize good ideas when you hear and see them

With a Bachelor of Management degree and a leadership emphasis from Concordia University of Edmonton, you can pursue careers that include, but are not limited to, office manager, logistics, and project manager.

Concordia University provides a diploma in Music which spans for four years. This program offers students a wholesome and creative environment to nurture their potential. This program is a unified whole of theoretical, historical as well as performance studies. Students are taught a number of instruments such as piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and composition. Students get to study a number of courses such as choral, vocal, orchestral, band, and keyboard music and music lessons in voice and all instruments.

Concordia University has an expert faculty and professional music teachers who guide students at every step of the way during the course. In addition, courses in conducting, arranging, music pedagogy, church music, composition, music history, music theory and music therapy are available. Graduate from this program work in music-related fields, including music therapy, recording and arts administration. 

Marketing professionals rely on a variety of skills to secure customers and build brand loyalty. To be on top of their game, they research, create, and design from inception.

Coursework in the Marketing Emphasis of the Bachelor of Management program at Concordia University of Edmonton introduces you to:

• Advertising methods
• Consumer behaviour
• International marketing
• Promotion strategies
• Research techniques
• Strategic marketing

Be the marketing professional that knows how to ‘get things going’. With a Bachelor of Management degree and a marketing emphasis from Concordia University of Edmonton, you can pursue careers that include, but are not limited to, marketing manager, market research analyst, project manager, public relations professional and sales representative.

Concordia University of Edmonton offers a number of unique, one of a kind programs and one such program is the Bachelor of Management - Conflict Management Emphasis. This is a four year long undergraduate program where students learn to deal with professional level conflicts and other people issues in a corporate environment. The Bachelor of Management - Conflict Management Emphasis program is held in conjunction with the ADR Institute of Alberta (Appropriate Dispute Resolution). 

A number of surveys that were conducted show that, industry leaders, HR and other professionals go through some or the other level of conflict in their daily work lives. Conflict Managers come in handy during such situations and have the skills to deal with a vast array of corporate issues. A number of topics and subjects are chosen which the students study such as Supervision and Conflict Management, and Negotiation and Mediation. The emphasis is unique to Alberta and will help to give Concordia students a competitive advantage in the market place.