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 Trent University Brings Distinct Bachelor of Business Administration Degree to OshawaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Applications now being accepted for September, 2011 Wednesday, August 10, 2011, Oshawa The director of Trent University’s Business Administration program, Dr. Asaf Zohar is excited to share that starting in September, 2011 the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree will now be offered at Trent University Oshawa Thornton Road Campus. Now for the first time, Trent students can complete a full Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Oshawa, along with Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Anthropology, English Literature, History, Psychology and Sociology. “Businesses and investors are learning that we need to understand and measure success in new ways. Above all, we must excel at capturing economic, social and environmental value added or destroyed,” said Professor Zohar. “At Trent, we believe that the leaders of the future need to embrace this mindset as the basis for wealth creation. “A growing number of students are choosing the Trent University difference. What sets Trent apart is not only our commitment to education for a sustainable future, but also how we engage our students. In order to meet students on their own terms, our B.B.A. program offers options, alternatives and flexibility.” According to Prof. Zohar, the road to success is through distinct values that are embedded in the Trent University culture and Business Administration program, such as sustainable practices, ethics, socially-responsible business, community engagement and a strong interdisciplinary liberal arts foundation. To complement the majors above, students can choose from a range of courses available at the Oshawa campus including environmental science, politics, ancient history & classics, biology, computer studies, Canadian studies, cultural studies, economics, geography, Indigenous studies, international development studies, math, modern languages, philosophy, anthropology, English literature, history, psychology and sociology and women’s studies. Providing more than $5 million each year to its students, Trent invests the most in scholarship funding per capita of any university in its category nationwide. Trent University Oshawa students may benefit from a generous gift bequest focused on mature students in need of financial support. Trent University Oshawa is a stimulating community of individuals of all ages and backgrounds engaged in intellectual enquiry and the acquisition of critical skills necessary for today’s complex world of work. Students connect with faculty who are committed to academic excellence and success of the individual student. Strong academic programming is enhanced by student services such as academic skills support, career counselling, and health and wellness education. New contemporary and modern facilities include a full-service on-site Wi-Fi library, newly outfitted labs, classrooms, seminar rooms, lecture halls and a student commons area. Trent University Oshawa full- or part-time tuition includes Level II membership to all City of Oshawa recreation facilities, including the newly renovated Civic Recreation Complex located next door, the Legend Centre and the South Oshawa Community Centre. Apply now for September and learn more about everything Trent University Oshawa Thornton Road Campus has to offer. Visit www.trentu.ca/oshawa or call 905-435-5100. -30- For more information, please contact: Asaf Zohar, director, Business Administration, 416-894-2824 |
