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An engineering degree launches a career in business consulting

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Job: Consultant at Boston Consulting GroupWould you be surprised to learn that a degree in mining engineering can launch a career in business consulting? Denny Tian says that the knowledge and problem-solving skills he acquired in mining engineering…

How engineering skills transfer to the C-suite

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Job: President and CEO of Banyan Gold Corporation

Integrated engineering alum is a multiskilled and inspiring trailblazer

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Job: Electrical Engineer, BC Hydro

“Being a great problem solver improves your ability to contribute and opens up opportunity for personal freedom.”

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Job: CEO and Co-Founder of Sens.AI

Working at the cutting edge of the water industry

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Job: Staff Professional and Regional Reuse Lead – Canada, Carollo Engineers

Electrical engineering alum turned entrepreneur: Meet Natik

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Job: Co-founder of YCJ Venture Studio 

Integrated engineering set Han Yu up to work on drivetrain systems for Hyundai

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Job: Design engineer, Hyundai Motor Group Why did you choose to study engineering at UBC?I was interested in engineering from when I was a small child – I remember how satisfying it was when I was able to fix a friend’s broken toy. As I got…

“Engineering is a great degree if you are interested in launching a company.” Meet entrepreneur Kunal Sethi

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Job: CEO and Co-founder or UVX Inc. 

Meet Teck’s manager of technical growth for new mines

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Job: Manager of Technical Growth at Teck Resources Limited 

Champion varsity rower now developing electric powertrains for aviation

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Job: Lead Test Integration Engineer, magniX

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