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Learning Strategies
Starting university can feel overwhelming — new classes, new expectations and a lot more independence. The good news? You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Our Learning Strategies sessions are designed to help you build the habits that make university less stressful and a lot more rewarding.
These sessions are all about giving you practical strategies you can put into action right away — tips and tools that will make your university journey smoother, more productive and more successful. Think of it as an early investment in yourself that will pay off for the rest of your degree (and beyond).
For Winter 2026, we will be hosting five different sessions:
Time Management
Date/Time: Monday, January 26, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: BUS 3-05 (In-person only)
Taking Effective Notes
Date/Time: Monday, February 9, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: BUS 3-05 (In-person only)
Building a Study Plan
Date/Time: Monday, March 2, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: BUS 3-05 (In-person only)
Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 11, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: BUS 3-05 (In-person only)
Preparing for Final Exams
Date/Time: Monday, March 23, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: BUS 3-05 (In-person only)
For a current listing and session details, access the Business Events Calendar on campusBRIDGE.
Don't see what you are looking for. More sessions can be found through the Academic Success Centre.
Business Courses
The Office of Education is providing leadership for the development and implementation of a series of courses that will provide foundational and essential knowledge and skills to develop students as individuals and professionals. The courses will feature community-engaged applied projects in each course, focused on creating societal impact. The courses currently consist of three courses that are required for all business students, with a fourth course being piloted to complete the series.
BUS 101: Foundations of Business
Build a strong business foundation. Dive into the business environment, master essential skills, and enhance leadership abilities. Learn more »
BUS 222: Professionalism and Responsible Impact
Master professionalism and impactful engagement. Hone communication, presentation, and workplace skills. Explore responsible decision-making, diversity, equity, and more. Elevate your career prospects. Learn more »
BUS 303: Business and Society
Apply business skills to global challenges. Enhance communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. Address societal issues. Connect local and global perspectives. Learn more »
BUS 404: Capstone Project
Bring together learnings from the whole program. Apply skills to a real world project. Demonstrate ability to lead with impact. Learn more »
Impact Series
BCom students at the Alberta School of Business have the opportunity to participate in an Impact Series, which is a four-year learning opportunity to help students gain hands-on experience working on projects that are community-connected.
The Impact Series aims to push students beyond what they would normally do in a classroom and challenge themselves to think critically on how to create an impact in their community.
2025-2029: Cenovus Energy Impact Series
The Cenovus Energy Impact series, which launches in Fall 2025 and will continue to Winter 2029, is focused on the topic of navigating uncertainty in times of challenge. Through collaboration with industry and community experts, students explore how Edmonton’s business community can adapt to economic, environmental, and social pressures. Students are empowered to think critically about how businesses can remain agile and competitive in a rapidly changing world
2024-2028: Ferguson Impact Series
The Ferguson Impact series, which launched in Fall 2024 and will continue to Winter 2028, is focused on the topic of affordability. Learning from community experts, students explore the factors that contribute to affordability. They work together to come up with recommendations for how to make Edmonton an attractive place for young people to live, learn, work and play.
2023-2027: MNP Impact Series
The MNP Impact series, which launched in Fall 2023 and will continue to Winter 2027, is focused on the topic of local economy. Students learn from local economy experts in Edmonton to build their understanding about what factors influence the economy. They work together to come up with recommendations for improving the local economy, creating positive impact in their community.
2022-2026: Axford Impact Series
The Axford Impact Series, which launched in Fall 2022 and will continue to Winter 2026, is focused on downtown vibrancy in Edmonton. The students will work on projects related to downtown vibrancy in each year of their program, diving deeper into the topic and generating more meaningful community impact as they advance their business skills.
Embracing and Empowering Indigenous Students
The Office of Education wholeheartedly embraces the Indigenous Strategic Plan, "Braiding Past, Present, and Future". We are committed to removing barriers and providing dedicated resources to empower Indigenous students on their educational journey. Indigenous students will receive access to tutoring, social events and professional development opportunities.
To learn more about what is available as an Indigenous student at the Alberta School of Business, please contact our Indigenous Program Coordinator, Gil Anderson at ganders1@ualberta.ca. Gil, a recent Wellness Champion Award recipient, is recognized for his dedication to student success and wellbeing.
Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale
Starting in Fall 2026, the Alberta School of Business is introducing a standardized 5-Point AI Assessment Scale to make expectations for AI use clear and consistent. You’ll see the scale used across your courses, with instructors identifying the appropriate level of AI use for individual assignments and assessments.
The level may vary from one assessment to another, even within the same course. None of the five levels is inherently preferable — the appropriate level depends on what you are being asked to learn and demonstrate. Before starting an assessment, check your syllabus and assignment instructions to understand what level applies and how AI can or cannot be used.
Traffic Light System:
Level 1: No AI
AI use is not permitted for this assessment. Students complete the work independently using their own knowledge, skills and reasoning.
Level 2: Plan
AI may support early thinking only. Students may use AI to brainstorm, organize ideas, plan research or create outlines. The final submitted work should not include AI-generated content.
Level 3: Edit
AI may support refinement of student-created work. Students may use AI to improve grammar, wording, clarity, flow or structure. The ideas, analysis and core content should remain the student’s own.
Level 4: Evaluate
AI may be used as part of the assessment task. Students may generate or interact with AI output, then evaluate, critique, verify or respond to it.
Level 5: Full AI
AI may be used throughout the task where it aligns with the learning outcome. Students may use AI as part of the workflow, while remaining responsible for the quality, accuracy, integrity and final decisions in their work.
If an assessment requires active AI generation (Levels 4 or 5) and you have concerns or objections about using Generative AI tools, speak with your instructor early in the term. Your instructor can provide an alternative pathway that evaluates the same core learning outcomes.
Always check the guidelines for each assessment carefully to ensure you are meeting academic integrity requirements. For general questions about the framework, contact busedu@ualberta.ca or speak directly with your course instructor.