Bachelor of Applied International Business & Supply Chain Management

What kinds of work term opportunities may be available?

Students may be employed in a variety of positions related to procurement, transportation, logistics, and distribution.

How do I prepare for my Directed Field Studies?

Directed Field Studies Preparation - Professional Development Seminars

Professional Development (PD) is a series of required work experience preparation seminars. These seminars prepare students to:

Complete a skills self-assessment
Understand and comply with workplace and employer expectations
Write competitive, professional resumes and cover letters
Develop job interview skills
Network with employers
Develop self-marketing strategies

PD is a mandatory element of Directed Field Studies (DFS) and accounts for 15% of the first DFS grade. Students are not eligible to go out on a DFS until they have successfully completed PD.

Students' skills and experience with work search are all different. The PD material and assignments are meant to assist students at all levels to achieve and/or maintain a competitive edge in the DFS posting competitions. The PD sessions also provide students with valuable tools and resources which they can apply to their job search when they graduate.

Feedback from DFS employers supports the necessity and value of student participation in Professional Development classes.

PD is offered once each academic year in the Fall semester. Contact the Work Experience Coordinator for more information.

What about Expenses?

By starting to plan now, you can be financially prepared for your work terms. Expenses include:

Course Fees - see Mount Royal Calendar
Transportation - you will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the work site
Relocation - if you accept a work term position outside of Calgary, you will be responsible for your own relocation and living expenses in that location