Acsenda shifts focus into bachelor’s degree programs
18 April 2019
Acsenda School of Management President Neil Mort has announced that they will be suspending new enrolment for three diploma and certificate programs. Acsenda will be focusing on its bachelor’s degree program offerings.
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Acsenda celebrates Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day
26 February 2019
February has been a busy month for students of Acsenda School of Management. They marked the Lunar New Year on 5 February and Valentine’s Day on 14 February with a get-together, sharing greetings, gifts and food over fun and games. Both events were shared with Acsenda faculty and staff. Acsenda especially held the celebration of…
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Acsenda students join ‘Bowling for Kenya’ to support water project
30 November 2018
Students from Acsenda School of Management turned up for the Rotary Club of Vancouver Yaletown’s “Bowling for Kenya” tournament to help raise funds that will provide a water harvesting system for the schoolchildren of Nakurto Lukuny Primary School in rural Kenya. At least 70 people were present in the event. Acsenda students formed two teams…
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Industry exposure trips enhance learning for Hospitality Management students of Arbutus College
28 November 2018
International students enrolled in Hospitality Management programs in Arbutus College have welcomed their field trips to various hospitality industry sectors. Dr Alfredo Vazquez, director of Arbutus College, says that the feedback from students is that Hospitality Management is a robust and solid program taught in an interesting manner. He adds that the exposure trips “not…
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Vocational courses with paid internship opportunities
02 October 2018
Paid internship opportunities are open to students of Arbutus College through the institution’s co-op placement program where students can specialise in vocational courses in hospitality management, business management, marketing, international trade or translation. Arbutus College is a British Columbia Education Quality Assurance (EQA)-designated institution and is accredited by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) which…
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Expanded services provide students with quality learning experiences
02 October 2018
Acsenda School of Management has introduced initiatives to foster the institution’s commitment in providing a top-notch service to its students, among them: Student Information System, Comprehensive Orientation Program and Payment Plan for the October intake. The Student Information System facilitates faster service in terms of online registration and in-house credential evaluation, both of which at…
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Ascenda experiences enrolment growth, moves to Class AAA Tower
02 October 2018
Acsenda School of Management President Neil Mort has announced that they have moved to a bigger campus to accommodate their continuous growth in enrolment. The new campus address is located at Park Place, 2nd Floor, 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 2X8. Park Place is one of the tallest buildings in the city…
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Pursuing a dream career in hospitality management
19 July 2018
Hospitality management students who dream of becoming hoteliers and business owners someday may identify with the struggles of then 20-year-old Steve Gupta who left India in 1973 and moved to Canada with $108 in his pocket and a dream – to become a hotelier. Despite not having a social network or influential connections, this highly-educated…
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What makes Acsenda’s hospitality management program ideal for international students
19 July 2018
International students can directly enrol into the bachelor’s degree program once their study application is approved. They do not need to go through the 2-year Hospitality Management Diploma course plus another 2-year degree completion program as is the standard practice for other hospitality schools in British Columbia. The Bachelor of Hospitality Management program is a…
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Hospitality study with paid internships
19 July 2018
As Acsenda School of Management prepares to announce the partnership with Canadian hotels in November for its Hospitality Management Internship Course, international students who have completed half of their Bachelor of Hospitality Management units will be eligible to apply. They are encouraged to sharpen their skills, prepare their resumes and get ready – with Acsenda’s assistance…
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Potential careers in 2.5 years from a Bachelor of Business Administration degree
30 May 2018
With a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Acsenda School of Management, international students can envision a number of career possibilities in the fields of international business management, marketing, human resources and accounting – and complete it in 2.5 years. Acsenda’s BBA program is designed to prepare students for careers in today’s complex global…
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Arbutus College launches 2018-19 Student Viewbook
29 May 2018
Arbutus College has just launched its 2018-19 Student Viewbook containing valuable information on the educational programs, application process, admission requirements, school fees, class schedules and intake dates as well as the benefits of graduating with an Arbutus credential. Discovering students’ potentials Dr. Alfredo Vazquez, director of the College, couldn’t emphasise enough the uniqueness of Arbutus…
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How Acsenda lives by “international thinking, individual focus”
06 April 2018
Acsenda School of Management is a private educational institution that delivers high-quality programs in hospitality management and business administration with concentrations in accounting, marketing, human resources, international business and general business. Unlike most business schools and universities, however, Acsenda uses a two-pronged approach to teaching and bringing about successful learning outcomes—”International thinking” and “Individual focus”.…
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Why is Vancouver ideal for international students?
06 April 2018
For the second straight year, Vancouver landed 5th place among the Top 10 cities in the world according to Mercer’s Quality of Living rankings for 20181. It is the only North American city to make it to the list this year, besting other attractive cities in the continent such as Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and San…
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Acsenda celebrates student achievements
20 February 2018
Student success is one of Acsenda School of Management’s top priorities. That is why the school formally recognises and celebrates notable student achievement every term. Students who have excelled in academics or have participated actively in Acsenda’s various school activities stand to receive one or more of the following awards: Most Improved Student. This is given to a…
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Why Arbutus College upholds diversity
20 February 2018
Students from over 20 different countries are currently enrolled at Arbutus College, and this diversity is something that Arbutus College has always worked for and celebrated. Classroom discussion becomes more meaningful because of the variety of perspectives shared. Social events become more interesting because of the differences in students’ experiences and personalities. Campus life becomes…
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Acsenda's Career Fair 2017, a hit among students and employers
01 December 2017
Acsenda School of Management successfully held its 2017 Career Fair last November 16. The outpouring of warmth, curiosity, and excitement among the students and the employers led to active discussions on career opportunities and job requirements. Representatives from Marriott Hotels of Canada, JW Marriott, Sun Life Financial, and Bench actively participated and reached out to…
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Acsenda cares for student and alumni careers
01 December 2017
Landing a job is not the ultimate measure of any graduate’s success. Flourishing in one’s chosen career is perhaps a better criterion. Success is not a fixed destination after all but is a continuous process of growth and development. Students should go beyond acquiring knowledge from their subjects just to find a suitable job later…
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Arbutus helps students make their next move
01 December 2017
Getting a degree from a university or college may be daunting for many students. A number of high school seniors do not have the right grades to qualify for a bachelor’s programme. International students are worried about their modest English proficiency or are intimidated by the prospect of studying in a different cultural setting. Other…
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Arbutus College to get an online facelift
01 December 2017
Arbutus College is poised to launch a website redesign before the close of 2017 as part of its continuous effort to communicate its brand effectively. Arbutus hopes to streamline its online content in a way that reflects its history and vision clearly to students both in and outside Canada. Taking a cue from its very…
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