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The document discusses the Best (BEST) program at Lassonde, which combines engineering, business, and social science courses with experiential learning opportunities to develop knowledge and skills. It prepares graduates for a variety of careers by encouraging entrepreneurship and solving important issues. The BEST program offers academic courses, international experiences, co-ops, activities, and a lab where students can start ventures. It aims to enhance the student experience and provide a roadmap for all Lassonde students. The top ten ways to improve BEST further include enhancing its brand, providing more resources, developing partnerships, and extending opportunities internationally.
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- 3. What’s BEST at Lassonde BEST Certificate BEST Experience BEST Students BEST Aspirations BEST Engineering Courses BEST General Education Courses BEST Professional Courses BEST Badges BEST International Experience BEST Co-Op BEST Activities BEST Lab Mint Ultimate ShapetraceUniSwipe Evva Ladon Labs Peer Parking Hockey Stick Alpine Express Awareness Impact Research Resources
- 4. Offering the BEST education BEST combines: •Engineering, business, law & social science courses to build knowledge •Experiential learning opportunities & immersive experiences to develop skills •Academic credits and experience/skills badges to recognize achievement BEST enhances the Lassonde student experience by: •Preparing graduates for a variety of career options •Encouraging students to solve important issues •Fostering student entrepreneurship and the importance of purpose This provides a roadmap for all Lassonde students, encouraging academic excellence and participation in unique experiential activities
- 5. BEST undergraduate academic courses Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Renaissance 1 Eng1101 Innovation & Creativity Gen Ed Renaissance 2 Eng1102 Lassonde Schulich Osgoode Experiential Business and Economics Eng2001 Effective Communications Eng2003 Technology Entrepreneurship Entr4500 International Experience Eng3033 Renaissance 4 ENG 2402 Commercializing IP 3591M03 Entrepreneurial Finance Entr3600 Marketing for Engineers Entr3400 BEST Co-Op Eng3900 Renaissance 5 ENG 3401 Experience Badge DesignProject Eng4000 BEST Co-Op Eng3901 Technology Commer- cialization ENG 3401 AcademiccreditsBadges Skills Badge Design Club Entrepreneur Club Engineering Competition CS Hub Hackathon Innovation Challenge Discovery Conference Pitch Competition TechConnect Workshop Cash flow analysis Market research 3D printing Presentation skills Business plan Patenting Problem Solving Team Building
- 6. Enhancing the BEST experience at Lassonde International experience BEST Co-op BEST Activities BEST Lab • One week boot-camp • Visit to Israel Technion/TAU Start ups Incubators Venture Capitalists • Tourist sites • Team building, business planning, reflection • Co-op based on Lassonde Co-op • Co-op One work- ing for founder or CEO of company • Co-Op Two is creating own company in BEST lab • Opportunities in Canada/Silicon Valley/Israel • Innovation and creativity workshop • Pitch competition • Start-Up weekend • IP workshop • Business Planning • Creative problem solving • Communication workshop • Campus activities (Launch YU) • Base for start up ventures • Access to physical resources • Mentorship • Weekly workshop • Access to funding and technology • Peer learning and idea exchange • Opportunity for BEST research
- 7. Top ten ways we will make BEST BETTER 1. Enhance BEST brand in schools through: access, outreach, and scholarships 2. Build flexible learning environment to allow greater participation in BEST 3. Provide access to additional human and financial resources for BEST students 4. Create venture loan and equity crowd funding to support BEST ventures 5. Develop partnerships with large technology companies as beta customers 6. Provide executive education to engage alumni and generate revenue 7. Extend international experience opportunities, link to co-op & global partnerships 8. Strengthen inter faculty links & with community, to create entrepreneurial campus 9. Create a Tech. Entrepreneurship research centre, with global partners & outreach 10.Think beyond Lassonde and Canada to enhance our impact in the world