Beginning with the essentials

The University of Calgary’s flagship Business Leadership Development Program – Business Essentials – is ideal for both individuals and organizations as it ensures that what is learned in the classroom can be applied to real, relevant, and timely business issues and opportunities.

“Business Essentials allows for fast learning with hands on application. It’s a real life, real time solution for people who want to keep themselves up to speed in business and meet like-minded people. The quality of the program is exceptional.”
Debbie Hammond, Executive Director, Coalition for a Safer 63 & 881

The Business Essentials program is designed to develop and challenge existing and high potential leaders to think like an executive as they explore the rigorous methods and theories in leadership, strategy, finance, operations, and marketing.

This program positions learners to work with industry leaders, business peers, and experienced Haskayne faculty to develop an understanding of key issues that are transforming the Canadian and global business landscape, as well as develop new skills, knowledge, and behaviours that are applied through intentional integration  in the workplace.

Throughout the program you will be guided by Haskayne faculty who combine strong academic rigour with real-world expertise. The Business Essentials program is delivered under the guidance of a mentor and includes one-on-one coaching from an executive coach.

“The Business Essentials faculty were supportive coaches who helped me to apply my new knowledge in my career. My program project has directly resulted in manufacturing cost savings while introducing a new premium product to the market”
Blaize Fabbi, Safety, Facilities and Process Engineering Manager, Luxfer Canada Ltd.

One key differentiating factor of the Business Essentials program is that participants partake in an Action Learning Project (ALP). The ALP process is designed to provide an opportunity to practically apply program content, assess knowledge gained and drive action through critical thinking and effective communication. The Action Learning Projects are not additional or tangential work. They are designed in consultation with the learner’s senior managers and guided through an in-depth mentorship process to produce tangible outcomes that are beneficial to both the individual and the organization.

“We made a big investment at a time when the economy was difficult, but the risk of the investment paid off and shows the quality of Business Essentials.  It was so relevant to our business and our needs. It was the perfect program and perfect timing.”
Dennis Gardner, Senior Regional Sales Director for World Health

Business Essentials is structured as a cohort-based learning experience to leverage the benefits of social learning. Typically, the cohort represents organizations from a vast range of industries and sectors, with the learners representing various business functions. Build a business network while learning from peers across various industries.

“Business Essentials was fantastic. One of the best decisions I made regarding my career. I would recommend this program to anyone who is trying to find their way to the next level.”
Rick Hiltz, Senior Project Manager, EllisDon Corporation

For further information or to register for the program contact execed@haskayne.ucalgary.ca