Program Related Skills
Academic courses in this program provide opportunities to develop the following types of skills. Learn how to review your course syllabus to help identify specific skills gained in your coursework in our Skills Articulation (SA) modules. Make a career counselling or an employment strategy appointment to discuss how you can demonstrate these skills to employers. You can also reach out to an academic advisor in your department for more information on selecting courses. Note that this list is not exhaustive and the skills you gain may depend on the courses that you choose.
- Interpersonal: experience with collaborative group projects, debates and cross-cultural interactions, further enhancing active listening and diplomacy skills.
- Global Perspective: ability to understand international trends involving global markets as well as cultural and political considerations in business decisions.
- Communication: effectively communicate coherent arguments based on a calculated analysis, supporting policy recommendations and making persuasive presentations.
- Data Analysis: evaluate diverse statistical and qualitative data, identify patterns and assess the impact of varied factors on events around the globe.
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Updated on October 2024