Donald School of Business
RDC's Donald School of Business houses the College's diverse offering of business programs. We’re excited about the one-of-a-kind opportunities this School offers to you, our students.
Arrive inspired to participate in collaborative and real-world projects, connect with local businesses and community leaders, and learn in facilities uniquely designed to ensure your success.
Leave prepared to embrace your future. Through the experience you gain as a student in the Donald School of Business you will graduate with the skills necessary to create successful lives and careers.
And, in the spirit of our donors, Jack and Joan Donald, you will contribute to the growth and well being of your community.
Donald School of Business – Downtown Campus
RDC’s newest leading-edge learning spaces are located at the Millennium Centre in downtown Red Deer. The Millennium Centre is located at 4909 – 49 Street.
The following programs will be offered at this new campus beginning fall 2011:
• Business Administration Diploma (majors: Accounting, Marketing, General)
• Bachelor of Commerce Degree (1st and 2nd year)
• Financial Services Diploma
• Legal Assistant Diploma
• Management Certificate
• Office Technology Certificate
• Unit Clerk Certificate
• Virtual Assistant Certificate
Plans are underway for Donald School of Business Continuing Education courses and events to be offered at the downtown campus in the near future.
Donald School of Business – Main Campus
The Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate and Diploma and the Cook Apprenticeship programs are offered at RDC’s main campus. State-of-the-art kitchen, dining room, and mixology lab facilities designed to enhance your learning experience opened in September 2010.
Donald School of Business Continuing Education courses are also offered at the J.B. Quinn Centre for Corporate Training in the new Four Centres on RDC’s main campus.
• Computer and IT Training
• Business and Leadership Training
• Industrial and Trades Training
• Conferences and Events
The Donald School of Business Experience
The Students – Students are at the core of everything we do at RDC. In addition to business skills and knowledge, we believe in exposing you, our students, to opportunities where you are free to dream, live large, be courageous, develop personal competencies, and trust in who you are, what you can achieve, and how you contribute to the world around you.
The Learning – Our school delivers a learning experience inspired by the belief that business students must have the opportunity to integrate management theory with the real world of business. Central to this strategy are opportunities for students to participate in work experiences, co-op education, networking events, and mentoring relationships.
The Programs – We are constantly seeking and implementing programming opportunities that add value to our College and the communities we serve. The genuine caring attitude of instructors, staff, and administration ensures our learning environment is safe, positive and nourishing of mind and spirit. Being responsive to our business community needs is a hallmark of our programs.
The Space – Our campuses exude a vibrant and dynamic energy that supports applied, collaborative learning projects and student interactions with instructor, staff, administration, and our surrounding communities. Credit and non-credit management education opportunities bring together a diverse community of learners in facilities designed to act as a hub for students and the communities we serve.
The Pride – Our pride in our school motivates us to care for and about each other and our community. Our behaviors demonstrate respect for self and others, accountability, kindness, fairness and healthy intellectual discourse to maintain an environment characterized as welcoming approachable, open and intelligent.
RDC’s Donald School of Business – Arrive Inspired. Leave Prepared.
Questions?
We know you have questions about our new downtown campus. As you explore this website, you will find answers to your questions about the Donald School of Business at RDC’s downtown campus.
We look forward to seeing you at RDC’s main campus too! As an RDC student we want you to experience all of the services, campus life activities, library resources, athletics games, Arts Centre performances and other amenities located at RDC’s main campus.
Visit here often during the next few months as we post new information, the latest construction news, and other important updates.