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New USask Partnership Enhances Professional Development for Business Students
The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business (Edwards) is partnering with the Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada) to help students gain critical insights and skills that will benefit them as they prepare for their future careers.
The focus of this partnership, through CMC-Canada's Academic Partner Program (APP), will be on preparing Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) graduates for the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation.
“Our faculty in the Department of Management and Marketing bring us great pride in achieving recognition for our B.Comm program through CMC-Canada,” said Edwards Acting Dean, Dr. Marjorie Delbaere (PhD). “Our partnership reflects our dedication to the highest professional standards in marketing education. It attests to the high quality of our B.Comm program and will further position our students for success in their career paths.”
The APP provides institutions the opportunity to map the delivery of the educational requirements to achieve the CMC designation from within their current course offerings. Students can graduate with a clear path to the only worldwide recognized designation for management consultants – the CMC.
“As a proud Edwards B.Comm alumna and Certified Management Consultant, I am thrilled to see this academic partnership and pathway established for our undergraduate business students,” said Brooke Klassen, Edwards assistant professor. “It provides a clear and meaningful route for those aspiring to become management consultants, fast-tracking their pursuit of the only internationally recognized credential in the consulting profession.”
This partnership will allow Edwards students to access a variety of free resources through CMC-Canada including:
• Exclusive educational programs and professional development opportunities designed to keep members at the forefront of the management consulting industry.
• Networking events that connect members with mentors, peers, and leaders in the field, allowing them to share knowledge and cultivate important relationships.
• A suite of online tools and resources to support consulting practices, including research databases, templates, and best practice guides.
• The opportunity to engage in mentorship programs where members can either receive guidance or offer expertise to emerging consultants.
• Access to the CMC-Canada job board, highlighting opportunities tailored for management consultants seeking new challenges and opportunities.
Upon completion of the Edwards B.Comm program, students who are members in good standing and have three years of experience as a management consultant are eligible to complete the CMC Oral Assessment. The CMC designation is conferred once a candidate successfully completes the Oral Assessment.
“CMC-Canada’s new academic partnership with the Edwards School of Business will enhance professional development opportunities for undergraduate business students at the University of Saskatchewan. This partnership also connects students with industry leaders and valuable resources in the consulting profession,” said CMC-Canada Executive Director, Donna Ringrose. “We are excited to be part of this impactful partnership and to support the development of the next generation of consulting professionals.”
For media inquiries, contact:
Victoria Dinh
USask Media Relations
306-966-5487
victoria.dinh@usask.ca
Natasha Katchuk
Edwards School of Business
306-966-2811
katchuk@edwards.usask.ca
Peggy Harnock
Canadian Association of Management Consultants
1-800-268-1148 x 205
pharnock@cmc-canada.ca