Q&A with Ross Porter,
Program Head and Assistant Professor, Royal Roads University School of Business
Who will you find in the Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management (Bcom) at Royal Roads University?
Our Bcom students come from a variety of backgrounds, united by a hunger for change and desire to make a difference. They are curious and go beyond asking questions, actively seeking creative solutions. They are ambitious and chose RRU to nurture ideas and learn about themselves.
How does the program encourage an entrepreneurial mindset?
Students entering the program self-identify as ambitious, open-minded, and solution-focused. They seek knowledge, experience, and confidence. Through the program, they gain self-awareness and self-assurance, enabling them to create meaningful change for themselves and others.
Our Bcom is not just for current or aspiring entrepreneurs. It’s for value creators of all stripes; critical and creative thinkers who affect change by starting their own business or driving innovation within an existing organization. It’s less about the content – of course you’ll get a great education – and more about the process of exploring yourself, your workstyle, and your lifestyle.
What do students gain from the program?
Recent graduates have shared that the program has increased their belief in self. They learned to “lean in” to each experience, and gained the confidence and ability to make things happen. They discovered what they stand for, what drives them, and what they want in their personal and professional world. Through an intense program of study, our graduates have proven they can manage competing demands and have the capacity to push through.
What makes RRU Bcom students standout?
Today’s business world requires professionals with the motivation to learn continuously and the ability to persevere. Our students are driven by the desire to gain knowledge, but it’s more than that. They value collaborative learning: identifying solutions to current business problems through complex collective thought. They go beyond the curriculum, practicing self-management and working virtually over different time zones and sectors, applying what they learn as they learn it. They gain clarity and focus while preparing for a new career, expanding their professional network, and creating their own opportunities.