Concordia University

The Concordia University is an English-language university in Montreal and one of the younger universities in Canada. With about 40,000 students, it is measured by the number of students, the sixth- largest university in Canada.

According to a classification ( " ranking ") of the École des Mines de Paris, Concordia University are 500 companies in the Fortune placed among Canadian universities on the world's first and 33 on the court, based on the number of graduates, the CEOs.

The university is home to the Film Academy Mel Hoppe Home School of Cinema, on the enroll about 200 students annually and is the largest film academy of its kind in Canada.

History

The university was founded in 1974 when two universities merged: The Loyola Jesuit College, founded in 1896 and the Sir George Williams University, which was awarded university status in 1948. The Sir George Williams University was nationally known as 200 students from 29 January to 11 February 1969, the Computer Laboratory of the University (English Sir George Williams Computer Riot ) occupied. It devices were destroyed worth approximately $ 2 million, 97 students were arrested.

Faculties

Faculty of Arts and Science

The largest faculty of the university includes 26 departments and colleges with about 15,000 students. With over the last few years new recruited professors and the modern redesign of the facilities here, the humanities, natural sciences and the social sciences are studied and taught.

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

One of the largest faculties of engineering and computer science offers a variety of degree programs in engineering (electrical engineering, civil engineering, etc.) and computer science.

Faculty of Fine Arts

The Faculty of Arts offers a unique range of programs in the visual and performing arts. Teachers, both tenured professors and part-time teachers who have the creative work and research prescribed.

School of Graduate Studies

The faculty of advanced studies offers more than 100 programs at an impressive variety of specialized PhD 's, Master's, Diploma and Certificate qualifications.

School of Extended Learning

This typical North American facility offers various audiences of continuing education courses. Enrolled students and outsiders can continue their education by evidence "e -learning " courses, university preparation and continuing education courses and courses for professional training or further education.

John Molson School of Business

The Business School Concordia University ( JMSB ) bears the name of immigrating to Canada entrepreneur John Molson ( 1763-1836 ), whose family in November 2000, donated the amount of 30 million dollars for the construction of the new JMSB. The John Molson School of Business is one of the most aspiring and already Canada's leading business schools, which occupy various rankings as well as the accreditation of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB ).

A particularly good reputation possesses the faculty in the field of portfolio management, which is reflected also in the design of the new building. So are the students " trading desks " in the "Formula Growth Trading Lab " are available where investment strategies can be developed and tested. In addition, the University has courses that will provide students with the necessary knowledge of standard software, so as to enable an optimal career.

In the Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management Program ( KWPMP ) a group of selected students manages a portfolio of $ 1.4 million, which was donated in 2000 for training purposes by Ken Woods and other sponsors.

  • Undergraduate Bachelor of Administration
  • Bachelor of Commerce Accountancy
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Human Resources Management
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Supply Chain Operations Management
  • Undergraduate specialized Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management Program ( KWPMP )
  • Co -op Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Programs d' anglais des affaires
  • Graduate Diploma programs Chartered Accountancy
  • Investment Management
  • Graduate Certificate Programs management Accounting

A special feature of MBAs is that this world's only degree program includes all three exams to become a Chartered Financial Analyst ( CFA). Thus, the graduates get to the "Master Degree" as a certificate from the CFA Institute in Virginia / USA, which (50-60%) encountered in particular in relation to the failure rate of these demanding tests on high recognition in the financial world and represents an additional qualification.

The university is also the organizer of the John Molson Undergraduate Case Competition and the John Molson MBA International Case Competition, which are conducted annually.

Known graduates

  • Melissa Auf der Maur, rock musician and photo model
  • Manon Briand, director and screenwriter
  • Gerald T. McCaughey, President and CEO, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
  • René Balcer, director and screenwriter, Law & Order and Criminal Intent
  • Pascale Bussières, Actress
  • Glen Murray, former mayor of Winnipeg
  • Eric Canuel, Director
  • William McLean Hamilton, politicians
  • Jean -François Pouliot, Director
  • Mordecai Richler, writer
  • Jim Hawkes, politicians
  • Henry Mintzberg, Professor of Business Economics and Management, McGill University
  • Richard Pound, chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency and Chancellor of McGill University
  • Gordon O'Connor, Canadian Steuerminster (German Minister of Finance)
  • Peter McAuslan, president and CEO, McAuslan Brewing
  • Rosie Douglas, former Prime Minister of Dominica
  • Rod Sykes, Former Mayor of Calgary
  • Dominic D' Alessandro, President and CEO, Manulife Financial
  • John C. Major, Judge of the Supreme Court in Canada
  • Georges Vanier, former Governor General of Canada
  • André Desmarais, President and Board Member, Power Corporation of Canada
  • Michael Arcamone, President and CEO, GM Daewoo Auto & Technology
  • Darren Entwistle, President and CEO, Telus
  • Raymonde Folco, Canadian politician
  • Robert Sartor, CEO, The Forzani Group
  • Gregory Wilkins, former President and CEO, Barrick Gold
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