Bachelor of Arts, Major in Sociology

at Concordia University of Edmonton Canada

The Bachelor of Management - Accounting program is an undergraduate program that spans for duration of four years offered at Concordia University of Edmonton and regulated by the Association of Chartered Professional Accountants. Accounting is a subject that deals with the entire process of collecting, recording, interpreting and carefully analyzing the financial details of an organization. Accounting deals with the facts and figures of a business and their effective management. Concordia University offers a Bachelor of Management degree in accounting which explores a wide range of topics pertaining to accounting such as cash control, capital assets and cost behavior to corporate investment, fiduciary accounting and foreign operations. 

Through this program students gain the considerable theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of accounting. The program is headed by an exceptionally qualified faculty who guide the students at every step of the way help them gain a better understanding of the concepts in accounting. Students can also gain firsthand experience in the corporate world through an internship. A number career options open up for students such as auditing, banking, financial and investment analysts, financial planning and various other fields. 

This post-BA program has been designed to meet the needs of students and practicing psychologists to enhance their knowledge and skills in assessment.For post-BA students, the program is intended to offer professional preparation to provide skilled assessment services under the supervision of a registered psychologist (e.g., as a psychological assistant). For registered psychologists, the courses are intended to allow students to incorporate specific domains of psychological knowledge and assessment skills into their professional practice.

Key areas of emphasis include intellectual, personality, forensic, and neuropsychological assessment, in addition to the diagnosis of child, adolescent, and adult psychopathology. Our graduate diploma requires 18 credits or 6 courses worth 3 credits each. Courses are focused on developing students’ theory and knowledge integrated with hands-on practical skills. Our diploma program is set up to provide students with the instruction and practical opportunities to acquire the abilities needed to complete psychological assessments, write reports, and make helpful, reliable, and valid suggestions for the individuals or third parties seeking the assessments.

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. 

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.

Bachelor of Management - Data Management is a comprehensive four yearlong undergraduate program wherein management students are educated about the development and execution of the entire process of managing information. Concordia University is the only education institution in Alberta that offers this program. The bachelor's degree curriculum primarily covers advanced study of business, accounting, information technology, math and systems design for data management. Various other subjects include Statistics, Global technology, Business law, Marketing research and systems as well as Management principles.

This program is headed by a team of trained professionals in the field of management who can guide students in the right direction and clarify their concepts. This program is a response to feedback from the business community that students graduating in Management need to have an understanding and working knowledge of large data sets, how to analyze the data and make business related decisions.  

The Graduate Diploma in Information Assurance is a 6 course/18 credit coursework program. Any coursework completed or graduate diploma received will count towards the Master of Information Systems Assurance Management (MISAM) program should you apply to the MISAM program and get accepted.

As a MISSM graduate, you may not apply for the MISAM degree; however, you may apply for and receive the Graduate Diploma in Information Assurance if you wish to broaden your assurance, information systems audit and governance knowledge.

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.

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. 

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.

Concordia University provides a diploma in Classical Music which spans for 3 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.

In addition, courses in conducting, arranging, music pedagogy, church music, composition, music history, music theory and therapy are available. After completing this program, students can also go for a post graduate degree in Music Education and Liberal Arts. Concordia University has an expert faculty and professional music teachers who guide students at every step of the way during the course. Graduates from the said program go on to teach privately and work in music-related fields, including music therapy, recording and arts administration.