Bachelor of Arts in Drama

at Concordia University of Edmonton Canada

Master of Information System Assurance Management is a 20-month long postgraduate program offered at the Concordia University of Edmonton. Through this program, students gain a comprehensive insight into the process of information security and assurance. Students are helped to develop skills to carry out digital forensic activities, recognize and assess cyber threats, conduct security tests against other networks so on and so forth. A number of career options open up for students such as digital forensic investigators, cyber security professionals, IT Security Consultants and security testers.

The Information Systems Assurance Management program focuses on the business aspect of IT and prospective candidates are expected to have a background in both technology and accounting/finance. In today’s world, the demand for system security and assurance professionals has increased. The aforementioned program has been carefully designed as per the changing needs and demands of the software industry. A number of employment opportunities open up for students after finishing this program such as information security analyst, auditors, information systems auditor, and cyber security professionals.

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 four 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.

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.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc IT) program is designed to prepare graduates who possess the right combination of knowledge and practical expertise to solve computing technology problems in any organization.

The program provides students with theoretical knowledge and technical skills as well as professional preparedness for IT careers and/or further study (e.g., Masters). The curriculum covers core IT concepts (e.g., computing and emerging technologies, software development and cyber-security) and ethical, legal, and social issues related to IT.

Concordia University of Edmonton’s Bachelor of Environmental Health (After Degree) is a fifteen-month program that provides a sound theoretical base and skills necessary to enable graduate professionals to manage current and emerging environmental and public health issues effectively. Students gain experience of examining issues such as food and drinking water safety, waste management, environmental pollution, communicable disease control, occupational safety and health risk and emergency response management, through lectures, laboratories and field visits.

The program also prepares students to challenge the certification examinations of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Applications are encouraged from those individuals who possess an undergraduate baccalaureate degree in a science discipline. Normally a four-year degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science or health sciences is preferred.

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.

Mathematics is the basis of many disciplines, and is constantly evolving. This ongoing change allows for exciting educational opportunities for students who wish to tackle challenging problems. Mathematics is involved in a widely diverse number of career paths such a business, computer science, the medical field, and engineering, to name a few.

Psychology is the science of human behavior and psychology degrees deal with the understanding of individuals and their attributes within society. Psychology can be distinguished into a number of sub disciplines and thus Concordia University of Edmonton offers a three year bachelor’s degree in psychology which involves in depth analysis of various subjects affecting psychology such as neuroscience, biology, sociology and many more.

Concordia University has a number of perks for it students such as state of the art facilities, top notch scientific equipment, trained professionals and great practical facilities. Apart from that, students also get to have hands on practical experience owing to the co-op programs and on the job internships. CBU has low student to teacher ratio is low and hence teachers are able to give individual attention to every student. CU also gives its students an opportunity to conduct their research in the first year itself. Psychology opens a number of doors for students in various fields such as academic psychologists, applied psychologists, personal counselors, developmental psychology, social work, community studies so on and so forth. 

History is the careful organization of the past and is a very important part of our existence. At Concordia University, students are given the opportunity of taking up an undergraduate three year program in the field of history. Concordia University is home to an extraordinary department of history which helps students to get an all-round, informed approach to the past with guidance by great academics at every step. The program covers African, American, Canadian and European history, as well as special topic courses related to the history of genocide, totalitarianism, science and technology.

Students are provided with state of the art facilities and great faculty as well as the option of a co-operative education program that helps students work while studying. CU provides it students a comprehensive internship program at places of historical importance. Students also have the opportunity of participating in exchange programs all around the world in countries such as England, Scotland, France and many more. By means of this program, students can work out a large number of career options such as journalism, public history, law, teaching, historians, heritage preservation and promotion as well as archival work. 

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.