Haskayne Career Development Centre

Haskayne Career & Student Experience

The Haskayne Career and Student Experience supports Haskayne students as they explore career options, gain real-world experience, and prepare for professional success during and after their degree.

Our work connects academic learning with practical application through career advising, experiential learning, employer engagement, and professional development opportunities across all Haskayne programs.

What we help you do

Students engage with Career and Student Experience at different stages. Our services are designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward.

Career paths

Explore career paths and clarify goals.

Professional skills

Build professional skills alongside your academic program.

Applied learning

Apply classroom learning to real organizational challenges.

Career preparation

Prepare for recruitment, internships, and co-op opportunities.

Industry connection

Connect with employers, alumni, and industry partners.


Experiential learning and applied projects

Haskayne offers credit-bearing experiential learning opportunities that allow students to work on real business problems for real organizations.

These experiences are embedded within academic courses and are designed to develop practical skills in analysis, teamwork, communication, and decision-making.

Examples include:

  • Consulting and capstone projects
  • Industry-partnered course assignments
  • Applied research and problem-based learning

Projects are carefully scoped to align with course learning outcomes and student availability, ensuring meaningful engagement for both students and partners.

A male and female students talking and smiling

Career advising and professional development

Career advising helps students make informed decisions about their academic and professional pathways.

Services include:

  • One-on-one career advising appointments
  • Resume, cover letter, and interview preparation
  • Career exploration and decision-making support
  • Workshops on professional skills and career readiness

Advising is available to undergraduate and graduate students at all stages of their program.

A career advisor advising a female student

Co-op and employer engagement

Haskayne’s co-op and employer engagement activities connect students with organizations seeking emerging business talent.

These opportunities include:

  • Co-op and internship programs
  • Employer information sessions and networking events
  • Industry panels and classroom engagement

Participation in co-op programs and employer-led activities helps students gain paid, relevant work experience and build professional networks.

Co-op Fair 2025

How to get started

You do not need to wait until your final year to engage.

Common next steps include:

  • Booking a career advising appointment
  • Attending a career or professional development workshop
  • Exploring experiential learning opportunities within your courses
  • Learning about co-op eligibility and timelines

Students are encouraged to engage early and return often as their goals evolve.

Contact Career and Student Experience

We are here to help.

Career and Student Experience
Haskayne School of Business
University of Calgary

Visit our website for contact details and booking links:
https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/current-students/career-student-experience/contact-us