Concordia University

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Concordia University provides undergraduate and graduate programs, continuing education, and executive education.

Target Customer

{"Future students","Current students","Alumni & friends","Faculty & staff","Employers"}

Key Differentiator

Concordia originated from the 1974 merger of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University and operates across two campuses (SGW and Loyola), offering a broad spectrum of faculties and a long-standing emphasis on education, research, and community impact.

Implementation Timeline

Value and outcomes develop over the duration of degree programs; co-op opportunities provide work experience during study, with immediate course access upon enrollment implied by the university structure.

Pain Points

1Navigating a large, multi-faculty program landscape to choose the right degree path
2Understanding tuition, fees, and financial aid options
3Accessing support services and opportunities across two campuses
4Securing internships or co-op experiences during study

Key Features

1Undergraduate programs
2Graduate programs
3Continuing education
4Executive education
5Co-op & experiential learning
6International Students Office (ISO)
7Online courses (eConcordia)
8Access Centre for Students with Disabilities
9GradProSkills
10Succeeding in French Student Success Centre
11Book Stop / Library services

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

18,400 U.S. and international students from 160 countries
21,800 students in paid internships through the Co-op program
3235,000+ alumni worldwide

Competitive Advantages

1Two-campus model with a broad range of faculties
2Co-op and experiential learning opportunities
3Large, global alumni network (235k+)
4Dedicated student support and accessibility resources
5Online learning options (eConcordia) and diverse program formats

Key Benefits

1Wide range of programs across undergraduate, graduate, continuing and executive education

2Co-op and paid internship opportunities

3Global alumni network (235k+)

4Robust student support services (ISO, accessibility, GradProSkills)

5Online learning options (eConcordia)

6Two-campus environment with diverse community

Case Studies & Success Stories

Great Concordian: Kathleen Zellner

Case #1

Alumni recognized as a notable advocate for the wrongfully convicted as part of Concordia's 50th anniversary celebration.

Great Concordian: Rodolphe Saadé

Case #2

Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM Group highlighted as a distinguished Concordian.

Great Concordian: Joyce Napier

Case #3

Ambassador of Canada to the Holy See highlighted as a distinguished Concordian.

Great Concordian: Pan Bouyoucas

Case #4

Author and playwright celebrated as a distinguished Concordian.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A comprehensive university offering undergraduate, graduate, continuing education, and executive education programs with experiential learning (co-op), research opportunities, and a global alumni network across two campuses.

Target Market

Prospective and current students, international students, employers seeking graduates, and alumni.

Unique Value Proposition

A next-generation university built on a two-campus legacy, strong co-op programs, broad faculties, and an active global alumni network, delivering experiential education and impactful research.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in content

Pricing Model

Pricing not specified in content; tuition and financial aid information exists in admissions resources.

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