This Fall, students enrolled in the Post Baccalaureate Program in Business Management at CBU will embark on a course that seamlessly blends academic theory with practical experience. Over the past 1.5 years, these students from diverse professional backgrounds have already completed courses in Marketing, Strategic Management, Accounting, Human Resources, and Finance, bringing a wealth of insights into this program.Throughout their studies, learners have honed critical skills, including critical thinking, real-time decision-making, strategic thinking, collaboration, teamwork, problem-solving, effective communication, project management, adaptability, and professional business acumen.The primary objective of this course is to offer a hands-on learning experience, enabling students to apply their knowledge to real-world business scenarios. By working on a project that tackles current business challenges, students will further develop their ability to think critically, make informed decisions, and collaborate effectively. This experiential approach is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application, equipping students with the tools needed to thrive in the business world.

This Capstone Project provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate competency on the key concepts of business analytics. Students will integrate knowledge gained throughout the program - including leadership and management principals, analytical skills, data visualization, data mining, and statistics – to complete the capstone project. By taking this course, students will be guided through the process of developing their soft (communications) and hard (Technical) skills while delivering a business analytics project to support decision making in organizations. The emphasis will be on the application of methodologies and analytical tools to solve real-world problems in R&D, marketing, supply chain, healthcare, finance and/or other disciplines.

This experiential course is designed as the graduation (Capstone) project for learners of CBU post-bacc diploma in Healthcare Management. It is intended for learners to show the business skills* acquired from studied modules and electives carefully tailored for the Healthcare sector. Through their skills in this interesting, unique sector, they will be able to help your organization to resolve issues, address needs, and refine the decision making process within a context of precise research in the industry, detailed data analysis, leading to a specific case study or a project to address those issues or needs.

A healthcare management capstone project is a culminating academic or practical experience that allows students in the CBU healthcare management program to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout their coursework to a real-world healthcare issue or challenge. The capstone project serves as a comprehensive demonstration of a student's understanding of healthcare management concepts and their ability to solve complex problems in the field.

Cape Breton University invites employers to collaborate with students from the Comparative Development course. Partnering with our learners offers companies and organizations a unique opportunity to gain fresh insights and innovative solutions tailored to their needs. Our learners are experienced in developing grant proposals. They are adept at articulating a theory of change, linking activities to intended outcomes in a structured and evidence-based way. Additionally, they can create results matrices that include measurable indicators for monitoring progress.With research skills, our learners can conduct desk reviews of international best practices, ensuring that the recommended strategies are consistent with global standards and applicable to your organization's context. 

This experiential course is designed as the graduation (Capstone) project for learners of CBU post-bacc diploma in Healthcare Management. It is intended for learners to show the business skills* acquired from studied modules and electives carefully tailored for the Healthcare sector. Through their skills in this interesting, unique sector, they will be able to help your organization to resolve issues, address needs, and refine the decision making process within a context of precise research in the industry, detailed data analysis, leading to a specific case study or a project to address those issues or needs.

The capstone project provides students with an opportunity to apply and integrate concepts learned in the Business Analytics program to solve a business problem using data analytics tools and solutions. The overall aim of the capstone project is to help students relate acquired business analytic knowledge to real business problems. This looks like an internship, a learning experience well-recognized for its impact on the student’s application of classroom knowledge to the world of work, and student’s knowledge of careers and critical career success factors. This course is an excellent opportunity for students to practice problem-solving skills. The course uses Python as the analytical tool to formulate and solve problems based on a variety of mathematical modelling techniques. Companies can define projects in data visualization, data analytics, database systems, data analysis, cloud-based services, software development, and general business analytics projects.

This Fall, students enrolled in the Post Baccalaureate Program in Business Management at CBU will embark on a course that seamlessly blends academic theory with practical experience. Over the past 1.5 years, these students from diverse professional backgrounds have already completed courses in Marketing, Strategic Management, Accounting, Human Resources, and Finance, bringing a wealth of insights into this program.Throughout their studies, learners have honed critical skills, including critical thinking, real-time decision-making, strategic thinking, collaboration, teamwork, problem-solving, effective communication, project management, adaptability, and professional business acumen.The primary objective of this course is to offer a hands-on learning experience, enabling students to apply their knowledge to real-world business scenarios. By working on a project that tackles current business challenges, students will further develop their ability to think critically, make informed decisions, and collaborate effectively. This experiential approach is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application, equipping students with the tools needed to thrive in the business world.

Final-year business students at Cape Breton University are ready to apply their expertise to real-world projects. Through the Capstone Project course, students focus on critical thinking, decision-making, and using tools like Microsoft Excel to tackle business challenges. We seek employers who can provide practical projects and are open to guiding students, offering regular feedback, and participating in final presentations. Your collaboration will help students refine their skills and provide your business with valuable insights.

Post secondary students completing their Post Baccalaureate Program in Business Management. Students have a diverse background of prior employment experiences. Courses which students have completed in the course include Marketing, Strategic Management, Accounting, Human Resources/Organizational Behavior, and Finance.

This course provides students with the opportunity to work on a hands-on project in a relevant business & management topic area. This is an experiential course and it is designed to foster critical thinking and real-time decision making, with students applying their knowledge and skills to the challenge at hand. We are beginning the Fall semester, completion will be by mid-December 2024.We have a confidentiality agreement with all “clients”. In addition, the work becomes the intellectual property of the “client” so we don’t share it with others- it is theirs.

This Fall, students enrolled in the Post Baccalaureate Program in Business Management at CBU will embark on a course that seamlessly blends academic theory with practical experience. Over the past 1.5 years, these students from diverse professional backgrounds have already completed courses in Marketing, Strategic Management, Accounting, Human Resources, and Finance, bringing a wealth of insights into this program.Throughout their studies, learners have honed critical skills, including critical thinking, real-time decision-making, strategic thinking, collaboration, teamwork, problem-solving, effective communication, project management, adaptability, and professional business acumen.The primary objective of this course is to offer a hands-on learning experience, enabling students to apply their knowledge to real-world business scenarios. By working on a project that tackles current business challenges, students will further develop their ability to think critically, make informed decisions, and collaborate effectively. This experiential approach is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application, equipping students with the tools needed to thrive in the business world.

Cape Breton University invites employers to collaborate with students in the Organizational Behaviour course. These students are trained to analyze and improve individual and group dynamics within organizations. They bring insights from psychology, sociology, and other disciplines to address real-world business challenges. Through this collaboration, employers will gain fresh perspectives on organizational practices while helping students apply their knowledge in practical settings. Employers are expected to communicate regularly, provide project details, attend the final presentation, and offer feedback through the Riipen platform.

Project Summary: Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Cape Breton University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.Learners in this program/experience are very motivated and have the qualities to conduct research activities which could advance the profession of healthcare management. The capstone course is a culmination of the healthcare management program that sets the ground work for this course. This course requires students to broaden their knowledge base to analyze specific healthcare case studies, situations, issues &/or research to demonstrate critical thinking for problem solving and decision making. What can our learners do for your company?Learners in groups of 4-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.There will be one project manager per team who will be the direct contact to you and your organization.Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: Understanding basics about the importance and function of leadership through understanding leadership styles, proficiencies, and competency to achieve excellence in managing within a diverse healthcare system.Demonstrate collective leadership capabilities to discuss healthcare issues, collaborate an administrative solution, and to provide meaningful feedback to peers. Analyze specific healthcare case studies, situations, issues and /or research to demonstrate critical thinking for practical problem solving, analysis and decision making.Students will understand and self-reflect on their own leadership styles focused on personal leadership throughout the course.Students will prepare and deliver a presentation applying key leadership theories, conduct professional research and literature reviews on a specific healthcare issue, analyze the findings and providing recommendations of implementation strategies to address the issue within the organization.Students will demonstrate fundamental management concepts related to healthcare issues with a healthcare facility.Students will demonstrate high-quality academic written and oral communication skills, including professional healthcare terminology.Students will exhibit originality and academic integrity in all written work complying with CBU and course policies.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Cape Breton University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners in this program/experience are very motivated and have the qualities to conduct Healthcare, Leadership, Health Analytics, Data Visualization, Policy analysis, Communication, Research, Analysis, Monitoring, and Evaluation activities which could advance the profession of healthcare management. The capstone course is a culmination of the healthcare management program that sets the groundwork for this course. This course requires students to broaden their knowledge base to analyze specific healthcare case studies, situations, issues &/or research to demonstrate critical thinking for problem-solving and decision-making.

This experiential course is designed as the graduation (Capstone) project for learners of CBU post-bacc diploma in Healthcare Management. Add on it is intended for learners to show the business skills* acquired from studied modules and electives, carefully tailored for Healthcare sector. Through their skills in this interesting unique sector, they will be able to help your organization to resolve issues, address needs, and refine the decision making process, within a context of precise research in the industry, detailed data analysis, leading to a specific case study or a project to address those issues or needs

A healthcare management capstone project is a culminating academic or practical experience that allows students in the CBU healthcare management program to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout their coursework to a real-world healthcare issue or challenge. The capstone project serves as a comprehensive demonstration of a student's understanding of healthcare management concepts and their ability to solve complex problems in the field.

Course Overview:This course provides students with the opportunity to work on a hands-on project in a relevant business & management topic area. This is an experiential course and it is designed to foster critical thinking and real-time decision making, with students applying their knowledge and skills to the challenge at hand. We are beginning the Fall semester, completion will be by mid-December 2024.We have a confidentiality agreement with all “clients”. In addition, the work becomes the intellectual property of the “client” so we don’t share it with others- it is theirs.

This semester a group of students will spend 100hours per group analysing an organizational challenge of your choice and developing a strategy to help you address your challenge. Based on information you provide, each team will deliver an action plan that incorporates your unique circumstances and outlines a path to more efficient and effective operations.

This Capstone Project provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate competency on the key concepts of business analytics. Students will integrate knowledge gained throughout the program - including leadership and management principals, analytical skills, data visualization, data mining, and statistics – to complete the capstone project. By taking this course, students will be guided through the process of developing their soft (communications) and hard (Technical) skills while delivering a business analytics project to support decision making in organizations. The emphasis will be on the application of methodologies and analytical tools to solve real-world problems in R&D, marketing, supply chain, healthcare, finance and/or other disciplines.

This Capstone Project provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate competency on the key concepts of business analytics. Students will integrate knowledge gained throughout the program - including leadership and management principals, analytical skills, data visualization, data mining, and statistics – to complete the capstone project. By taking this course, students will be guided through the process of developing their soft (communications) and hard (Technical) skills while delivering a business analytics project to support decision making in organizations. The emphasis will be on the application of methodologies and analytical tools to solve real-world problems in R&D, marketing, supply chain, healthcare, finance and/or other disciplines.

Public health units rely on different groups of health-care workers to collectively support the health-care needs of individuals in their communities. In this project, students will connect with a participating local public health unit and conduct an informational survey to collect data on the different types of health-care workers that work in the unit. They will also identify challenges and develop recommendations for improvement.

A healthcare management capstone project is a culminating academic or practical experience that allows students in the CBU healthcare management program to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired throughout their coursework to a real-world healthcare issue or challenge. The capstone project serves as a comprehensive demonstration of a student's understanding of healthcare management concepts and their ability to solve complex problems in the field.

This course provides students with the opportunity to work on a hands-on project in a relevant business & management topic area. This is an experiential course and it is designed to foster critical thinking and real-time decision making, with students applying their knowledge and skills to the challenge at hand. We are beginning the Fall semester, completion will be by April 2024.We have a confidentiality agreement with all “clients”. In addition, the work becomes the intellectual property of the “client” so we don’t share it with others- it is theirs.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Cape Breton University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners in this program/experience are very motivated and have the qualities to conduct Healthcare, Leadership, Health Analytics, Data Visualization, Policy analysis, Communication, Research, Analysis, Monitoring, and Evaluation activities which could advance the profession of healthcare management. The capstone course is a culmination of the healthcare management program that sets the groundwork for this course. This course requires students to broaden their knowledge base to analyze specific healthcare case studies, situations, issues &/or research to demonstrate critical thinking for problem-solving and decision-making.

Students at from Cape Breton University will work on organizational behaviour issues for your organization.Through their studies, students have delved deeply into major concepts including individual values, personality, perception, learning, workplace emotions and attitudes, motivation, as well as team dynamics, communicating in organizations, conflict and negotiation and leadership, organizational structure and design, organizational culture, and organizational change.Students will be able to think critically about organizational behaviour phenomena and will be able to analyze typical organizational behaviour problems and develop solutions in a project for your organization.

The capstone project provides students with an opportunity to apply and integrate concepts learned in the Business Analytics program to solve a business problem using data analytics tools and solutions. The overall aim of the capstone project is to help students relate acquired business analytic knowledge to real business problems. This looks like an internship, a learning experience well-recognized for its impact on the student’s application of classroom knowledge to the world of work, and student’s knowledge of careers and critical career success factors. This course is an excellent opportunity for students to practice problem-solving skills. The course uses Python as the analytical tool to formulate and solve problems based on a variety of mathematical modelling techniques. Companies can define projects in data visualization, data analytics, database systems, data analysis, cloud-based services, software development, and general business analytics projects.

This course provides students with the opportunity to work with a hands-on project on a relevant topic area. This is an experiential course and it is designed to foster critical thinking and real-time decision-making, with students applying their knowledge and skills to the challenge at hand. We are beginning the Fall semester, completion will be by mid-December 2022.We have a confidentiality agreement with all “clients”. In addition, the work becomes the intellectual property of the “client” so we don’t share it with others- it is theirs.

This course provides students with the opportunity to work with a hands-on project in a relevant topic area. This is an experiential course and it is designed to foster critical thinking and real-time decision making, with students applying their knowledge and skills to the challenge at hand. We are beginning the Winter semester, completion will be by mid-April 2022.We have a confidentiality agreement with all “clients”. In addition, the work becomes the intellectual property of the “client” so we don’t share it with others- it is theirs. .

With the aging population, the demands on health-care workers in long-term care facilities is ever increasing. In this project, students will work in groups of four to six to learn about the working conditions of a participating long-term care facility in their community. Students will conduct research on the realities of working in this type of facility. They will collect quantitative and qualitative data in an effort to develop recommendations for improvement.