Category: News and Events
November 23, 2017
Join Us! Project Management Luncheon - Dec. 7th
We will be hosting a luncheon in downtown Toronto for anyone interested in our Master of Science in Project Management program. This is an opportunity to meet faculty members from the program, current students, and members of the program’s...
moreOctober 22, 2017
Innovation, Labour, and Education
If the experts have it right, it’s time that we become more deliberate and thoughtful about career planning. We are living through the early stages of a technology-induced transformation of the labour market. The changes will be fast and severe....
moreOctober 17, 2017
Where To Find Us This Week
Interested in learning about our programs? Visit our booth at the following events this week: Wilfrid Laurier University Further Education Fair (Waterloo Campus) October 25, 2017 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Concourse, Paul Martin Centre and Senate &...
moreJuly 12, 2017
Meaning of Place
Historically, universities have been bounded by place. The physical campus was as much a representation of the core mission as was the academic curriculum. At research-intensive universities, research buildings and medical facilities project mission and focus. For religiously affiliated schools...
moreMay 24, 2017
Beyond Design Thinking
The Future of Creativity, Communication and Collaboration Talk about disruption. The digital age has fundamentally changed the way we connect with customers, clients and competitors. But have our tools and practices kept pace? Whether you’re a manager at a healthcare...
moreMay 23, 2017
Renewable Energy Transformation
Technology, Policy and Societal Resilience Renewable energy is a hot topic, and one that will be the focus of a summer institute hosted by Northeastern University – Toronto. This institute, entitled Renewable Energy Transformation: Technology, Policy and Societal Resilience, explores...
moreMay 23, 2017
Managing Sustainable Global Initiatives
Facing twice as much work than time – Understanding the people and the process? The Managing Sustainable Global Initiatives is designed to engage professionals on multiple levels from interpersonal to professional, and from team to organizational perspectives. On the individual level,...
moreApril 12, 2017
Employers Want Project Managers Skills!
Have you read a job description lately? If so, you might have noticed that hiring organizations are listing “project management” as a requirement more and more often. In fact, project management is becoming a critical skill across many sectors. According...
moreFebruary 20, 2017
Growing Industries with Growing Salaries!
Employee salaries are at a premium for cutting edge technical skills over general business training. The province of Ontario, in fact all of Canada, is a world leader in the percentage of the general population that holds undergraduate credentials. This...
moreFebruary 9, 2017
Toronto and Seattle: A Thriving Network
When Northeastern University established a campus in Seattle in 2012 it was seen as an audacious move by an east coast university. Beyond the obvious issues with the institution’s name, Seattle was already home to a world-class research university and...
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