Dhillon School of Business receives accreditation for Human Resources Management and Labour Relations program

trevor.kenney — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:50:35 +0000

The Dhillon School of Business has just received Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) accreditation for the Bachelor of Management in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations program. The CPHR designation is the only designation recognized by nine provinces across Canada and is aligned with the United States’ Society for Human Resource Management – the largest HR organization in the world.

The CPHR designation is the only designation recognized by nine provinces across Canada.

Human Resources Management and Labour Relations Area Chair Dr. Kelly Williams-Whitt says their graduates have always been sought by employers because of the quality of education they receive at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge. Adding a CPHR designation after graduation is another step towards a successful career.

“The CPHR designation is recognized across Canada,” she says. “It assures employers that our students’ knowledge and experience in Human Resources Management and Labour Relations aligns with industry expectations, and that they are committed to the highest standards of professional practice.”

Dhillon students who graduate after September 2018 with a Human Resources Management and Labour Relations major from the U of L can now also apply to waive the CPHR National Knowledge Exam (NKE), a requirement for individual CPHR designations. Students also only require three years of professional human resources experience to receive the full designation, whereas those who do not graduate with a degree from an accredited institution require eight years of experience.

Dean of the Dhillon School of Business, Dr. Robert Boudreau, says the recent CPHR accreditation provides Dhillon graduates with yet another real advantage in a competitive job market.

“This new accreditation from CPHR for our Human Resources Management and Labour Relations program shows once again that the Dhillon School of Business is committed to the highest quality of education for our students – an education that will be transformational and set them apart from their peers.”

This most recent accreditation comes on the heels of the school’s accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. AACSB is the largest and most recognized accreditation for business and management schools worldwide.

Dhillon School of Business earns accreditation from AACSB International

trevor.kenney — Tue, 01 May 2018 21:53:16 +0000

The Dhillon School of Business has joined the ranks of the world’s top business schools by achieving accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.

Synonymous with the highest standards of quality, AACSB Accreditation inspires new ways of thinking within business education globally and, as a result, has been earned by less than five per cent of the world’s business schools.

“Earning AACSB Accreditation is a significant step forward for the Dhillon School of Business and reflects the excellence of our faculty and administrators, and our history of creating transformational experiences for our students.” says Dr. Mike Mahon, the U of L’s president and vice-chancellor. “This achievement recognizes the vision and mandate of the Dhillon School of Business, its innovative and expanding curriculum, focus on new technologies and the integration of theory and research into practice. We’re extremely proud to have earned AACSB Accreditation and the opportunities it presents our students, faculty and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge as a whole.”

Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools, and the largest business education network connecting students, educators and businesses worldwide. Only 20 per cent of Canadian business or management schools are accredited by AACSB International, and the Dhillon School of Business is just the third to become accredited in Alberta, joining the Haskayne School of Business at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary and the School of Business at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Alberta.

“AACSB Accreditation recognizes institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curricula development and student learning,” says Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice-president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB International. “We congratulate the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge on earning accreditation and applaud the entire Dhillon School of Business team – including the administration, faculty, directors, staff and students – for their roles in earning this respected honor.”

The Dhillon School of Business, long respected for its excellence in creating experiential education opportunities for its students, is building on its current curriculum by expanding its focus on finance and business innovation, entrepreneurism and internationalization. The Dhillon School of Business will emphasize futuristic learning through innovative subject areas and new technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies and new growth industries.

“Having recently transitioned to the Dhillon School of Business and now being able to announce our AACSB Accreditation, it’s been a very exciting spring for our group,” says Dr. Bob Boudreau, dean of the Dhillon School of Business. “This accreditation validates the extensive work we have done over the years in creating an engaging learning environment for our students and further empowers us to push boundaries as a leader in finance and business innovation.”

AACSB Accreditation provides a framework of 15 international standards against which business schools around the world assess the quality of their educational services. These standards ensure continuous improvement and provide focus for schools to deliver on their mission, innovate and drive impact. AACSB-accredited schools have successfully undergone a rigorous review process conducted by their peers in the business education community, ensuring that they have the resources, credentials, and commitment needed to provide students with a first-rate, future-focused business education.

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