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"The Apprentice"
The "Apprentice" is an intensive three week project in ENTR 2201, the introductory entrepreneurship course at the Bissett School of Business. Modelled after Donald Trump's "Apprentice," students are asked to do a new task each week for three weeks. They don't know what the task or who the client is until the day it is assigned. Tasks require students to analyse the feasibility of new products and services for real Calgary companies and then test their solutions with customers. Students research market, technical, financial and human resource feasibility issues.
Brent Lane
Brent Lane, a graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Business and Entrepreneurship program has the recipe for success. This young entrepreneur has combined his passion for bee keeping with his Mount Royal business education, creating Golden Lane Honey. Over the past couple of years, Brent has been a busy bee himself developing a sustainable business plan. Brent was named a western semi-finalist in CIBC's search for the 2005 CIBC Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year award. View Brent's success story and make sure you visit Golden Lane Honey located in the Calgary Farmers Market.
Erin Finlay
Erin Finlay graduated from the Bachelor of Applied Business Administration - Accounting program in 2003.
During her work term at Mount Royal, Erin worked for a large oil and gas company before transferring to Collins Barrow, an accounting firm, to fulfill her articling requirements. She continues to enjoy a terrific career with Collins Barrow.
Jamie Hutton
Jamie Hutton, a Bachelor of Applied Business and Entrepreneurship student is the founder of The Ultimate Garage Inc., Calgary's leading custom garage renovation company. Hutton was able to secure exclusive rights to some of the world's premiere product lines, which include modular cabinetry - designed to hold a 300-pound load - special organizers for bikes, tools and other equipment as well as an easy-to-clean PVC flooring material that channels liquid out of the garage. 2003 was Jamie's first entry in the Calgary Home and Interior Design show where he won the “Rookie of the Year” award for Home Show exhibitors.
Stefan Veit
Stefan Veit graduated with a Business Administration and Insurance, Co-operative Education Diploma from Mount Royal College in 2001 and went on to complete a Bachelor of Management degree from the University of Lethbridge. He is currently working as a Risk Analyst at Nexen Inc. Over the past two years, he has traveled around the globe with his job that includes risk assessment and management as well as insurance. Stefan is an avid student and has attained his CIP and FCIP designations from the Insurance Institute of Canada (Chartered Insurance Professional and Fellowship ). His employment with Nexen Inc. developed from his second work-term experience. Stefan has successfully utilized his studies at Mount Royal College to further his education and progress as a risk analyst in the insurance industry.
Shannon Pestun
Shannon Pestun graduated with a marketing diploma from Mount Royal College before attending the University of Lethbridge to obtain a Bachelor of Management. Upon graduating from the University, Shannon worked as a marketing coordinator for a prominent Alberta law firm where she implemented a new branding and repositioning strategy. Shannon came to work for Mount Royal College as a marketing communications associate in 2002 in the office of external relations. She was part of a team spearheading Mount Royal's marketing, positioning, recruitment and funding activities. She is now the marketing director for Certified Management Accountants (CMA).
Amanda Harburn
Amanda Harburn, a Bissett School of Business graduate is the founder and owner of Prestige Dance Academy, a full-service dance studio for children and adults. She was the 2004 CIBC Student Entrepreneur of the Year winner.
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