Bachelor of Arts, Major in Religious Studies

at Concordia University of Edmonton Canada

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.

Financial analysts and planners are experts at making recommendations to individuals and organizations best practices for achieving their financial goals.
The finance emphasis in the Bachelor of Management program at Concordia University of Edmonton will explore all aspects of financial management and decision-making. Learn how to:

• Help clients identify their personal and financial goals
• Assist corporations as they make their financial decisions
• Discover strategies on how individual investors can select and manage their investment opportunities
• Managing personal, corporate, and public finance portfolios
• Handle mergers and acquisitions

Become the “best asset” in an organization with your finance coursework from Concordia University of Edmonton. With a Bachelor of Management degree and a finance emphasis students can pursue careers that include, but are not limited to, financial advisor, financial analyst, investment analyst, loan officer, and trader.

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.

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.

The Graduate Diploma in Information Security is an 18-credit program and is entirely coursework. Any coursework completed or diploma received will count towards the Master of Information Systems Security Management (MISSM) degree should you decide to apply to the MISSM program and get accepted. If you are a MISAM degree graduate, you may not apply for the MISSM degree, however you may receive the Graduate Diploma in Information Security.

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.

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. 

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. 

Concordia University of Edmonton offers a four yearlong under graduate course in religious study which offers knowledge about religion from different points of view such as skepticism, science, and the secular. Students who are intrigued with religion and wish to learn more about it should most definitely consider this course for themselves. Students are educated about religion by means of different disciplines such as philosophy, history, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and theology. The study of religion develops a student’s research ability, critical thinking, and both written and communication skills, and also provides an interdisciplinary foundation related to other disciplines.

This program helps students understand how religions have influenced politics, economics, culture, art, science, and society throughout history and continues to do the same till date. It is a 48 month long course which helps students gain deep insight about religion. By the end of the course students will experience and acquire skills in researching, direct observation, interviewing, critical thinking and written and oral communication. 

Sociology is a subject that studies intricate details about the fabric of the society and human role in the society. Concordia University offers its students a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree program in sociology covering a wide multitude of topics such as family, religion, deviance, gender, education, identity, environment, different types of methodologies, relationships between human beings and animals.

For someone who wishes to build a career in social services and social work, this program is ideal. Sociology can be referred to as the science of the society and thus helps an individual gain an insight into the multicultural world. This course deals with multiple aspects of society and research about various social institutions such as religion, education, governance, health-care, family, and law. This course also prepares students to further delve into academics or work as a teacher. Students can enroll themselves in B.Ed. program after the degree finishes if they wish to get into teaching.