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January 24, 2018

In 2016, the London-based Association of MBAs found that, from among more than 2,000 member business schools from 104 countries, stress-management skills were included in 37 per cent of MBA programs because of rising mental-health challenges at the graduate level.

In 2016, the London-based Association of MBAs found that, from among more than 2,000 member business schools from 104 countries, stress-management skills were included in 37 per cent of MBA programs because of rising mental-health challenges at the graduate level.

How business schools are helping stressed-out MBAs to cope

January 19, 2018

A survey of 1,500 prospective MBA students from 75 countries (including Canada) finds a slight preference for the full-time, one-year MBA over traditional two-year programs.

A survey of 1,500 prospective MBA students from 75 countries (including Canada) finds a slight preference for the full-time, one-year MBA over traditional two-year programs.

What MBA programs must do to stay relevant

January 18, 2018

The ‘bendy’ straw is a classic example of how a product aimed at a particular demographic ended up being useful to the entire population.

The ‘bendy’ straw is a classic example of how a product aimed at a particular demographic ended up being useful to the entire population.

Putting theory into practice: the case for universal design

January 17, 2018

Much of the research into leadership style has been about the corporate world but ‘precious little’ was known about surgical environments Smith researcher Julian Barling says.

Much of the research into leadership style has been about the corporate world but ‘precious little’ was known about surgical environments Smith researcher Julian Barling says.

For surgeons, their leadership style can be as important as their scalpel skills

January 10, 2018

Smear campaigns might end up doing more damage to the offender than the victim, UBC Sauder research shows.

Smear campaigns might end up doing more damage to the offender than the victim, UBC Sauder research shows.

How dirty tricks in business can backfire on the offender

January 5, 2018

UBC Sauder grads Jason Chong and Alice Chacon both moved to Toronto to further their careers after graduating. Years later, they occasionally meet for coffee to catch up and network.

UBC Sauder grads Jason Chong and Alice Chacon both moved to Toronto to further their careers after graduating. Years later, they occasionally meet for coffee to catch up and network.

Networking opportunities percolate over a cup of coffee

January 3, 2018

Memorial business dean Isabelle Dostaler believes the university can help stem the exodus of talent from Newfoundland. ‘Big efforts need to be made to keep young people here or bring people here from other countries,’ she says.

Memorial business dean Isabelle Dostaler believes the university can help stem the exodus of talent from Newfoundland. ‘Big efforts need to be made to keep young people here or bring people here from other countries,’ she says.

How Memorial is turning out a new generation of social entrepreneurs

December 21, 2017

Francis Duahn, right, and his brother Eric G. Duahn, escaped a civil war in their home country and bounced around West African refugee camps before landing in Canada.

Francis Duahn, right, and his brother Eric G. Duahn, escaped a civil war in their home country and bounced around West African refugee camps before landing in Canada.

Business challenges are nothing compared to what this Haskayne EMBA has endured

December 14, 2017

Donald Trump’s angry rhetoric won him supporters during the 2016 U.S. presidential race.

Donald Trump’s angry rhetoric won him supporters during the 2016 U.S. presidential race.

Why angry voters tend to be politically conservative

December 7, 2017

The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and York University’s Schulich School of Business reported a record 40.8 per cent and 40 per cent respectively for females in their full-time MBA classes this year.

The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and York University’s Schulich School of Business reported a record 40.8 per cent and 40 per cent respectively for females in their full-time MBA classes this year.

MBA schools show steady growth in female participation

December 5, 2017

Consumers today have too many temptations – a situation that often leads to overspending. That is especially true during the weeks leading up to the December holidays.

Consumers today have too many temptations – a situation that often leads to overspending. That is especially true during the weeks leading up to the December holidays.

How to short-circuit the urge to splurge this holiday season

November 28, 2017

Schulich-led research has found ‘environmentally sensitive buildings aren’t about costing less, they are about being less risky.’

Schulich-led research has found ‘environmentally sensitive buildings aren’t about costing less, they are about being less risky.’

Why investors in sustainable real estate are reaping ‘green premiums’

November 24, 2017

Gabriel Beauchesne-Sévigny, right, paddling behind boat partner Benjamin Russell, enrolled in a Smith MBA program after wrapping up his athletic career.

Gabriel Beauchesne-Sévigny, right, paddling behind boat partner Benjamin Russell, enrolled in a Smith MBA program after wrapping up his athletic career.

Scholarship program takes Olympians into a new game – business

November 16, 2017

Chief Ian Campbell of the Squamish First Nation was among the first graduates of Beedie’s Indigenous executive MBA.

Chief Ian Campbell of the Squamish First Nation was among the first graduates of Beedie’s Indigenous executive MBA.

Business schools reach out to Indigenous students

November 14, 2017

According to a Beedie-led study, simply working long hours, without the inner compulsive drive to work hard, was not associated with impaired health outcomes.

According to a Beedie-led study, simply working long hours, without the inner compulsive drive to work hard, was not associated with impaired health outcomes.

Why some workaholics stay healthy and others get sick

November 10, 2017

The problem of objectifying women isn’t limited to Hollywood and Harvey Weinstein.

The problem of objectifying women isn’t limited to Hollywood and Harvey Weinstein.

Hollywood scandal prompts these EMBAs to reflect on role of business leaders

November 9, 2017

The Executive MBA Council’s global survey found that female students in 2017 account for 30.1 per cent of enrolment in EMBA programs, the highest proportion historically and up from 25.3 per cent in 2013.

The Executive MBA Council’s global survey found that female students in 2017 account for 30.1 per cent of enrolment in EMBA programs, the highest proportion historically and up from 25.3 per cent in 2013.

More mid-career women discovering the potential of EMBAs

November 7, 2017

The team of Schulich students Joseph Truong, Vasiliki Belegrinis, Amal Naufer and Akash Sidhu reached the Hult Prize final.

The team of Schulich students Joseph Truong, Vasiliki Belegrinis, Amal Naufer and Akash Sidhu reached the Hult Prize final.

Hult Prize takes Schulich team out of comfort zone, into the world’s slums

November 7, 2017

Kingston-based Smith has a satellite campus in Toronto on the 30th floor of Simcoe Place. The school recently renovated and expanded the space to meet growing student demand.

Kingston-based Smith has a satellite campus in Toronto on the 30th floor of Simcoe Place. The school recently renovated and expanded the space to meet growing student demand.

Branch campuses extend a distant business school’s reach

November 7, 2017

Canadian business schools have begun to embrace fintech, but in most cases it’s happening slower than south of the border.

Canadian business schools have begun to embrace fintech, but in most cases it’s happening slower than south of the border.

Fintech disruption slowly building momentum in business school curriculum

November 7, 2017

Dalhousie student Gillian Ward came away from a four-week field trip to Israel with a better understanding of global business – and the host country itself. ‘It absolutely changed my outlook,’ she says. ‘I feel like I have a personal connection to Israel now.’

Dalhousie student Gillian Ward came away from a four-week field trip to Israel with a better understanding of global business – and the host country itself. ‘It absolutely changed my outlook,’ she says. ‘I feel like I have a personal connection to Israel now.’

Bedouin camp a classroom for learning global entrepreneurship

November 7, 2017

An international study indicates business schools spend $3 of every $10 of its marketing budget on social media advertising in a bid to reach would-be students.

An international study indicates business schools spend $3 of every $10 of its marketing budget on social media advertising in a bid to reach would-be students.

Business schools using social media to get more followers

November 7, 2017

Rogers undergrad Ryan Ing hopes his quest for employment serves as a template for other students launching their careers. He found success by narrowing his focus to two firms rather than dozens.

Rogers undergrad Ryan Ing hopes his quest for employment serves as a template for other students launching their careers. He found success by narrowing his focus to two firms rather than dozens.

Business student’s biggest sales job was himself

November 7, 2017

Emily Brydon, who retired from racing after the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, acquired an interest in business from her interaction with sponsors. ‘I found it interesting to find out how to market myself.’

Emily Brydon, who retired from racing after the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, acquired an interest in business from her interaction with sponsors. ‘I found it interesting to find out how to market myself.’

Emily Brydon carves a new career path

October 26, 2017

Canada ranks as the third most popular destination for international business students, a survey from London-based consultants Carrington Crisp and the European Foundation for Management Development indicates.

Canada ranks as the third most popular destination for international business students, a survey from London-based consultants Carrington Crisp and the European Foundation for Management Development indicates.

Canada’s glowing reputation creates opportunities for business schools

October 19, 2017

Leonardo DiCaprio, centre, plays Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street, a Martin Scorsese film showing the excesses of the trading world.

Leonardo DiCaprio, centre, plays Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street, a Martin Scorsese film showing the excesses of the trading world.

Too much testosterone can be bad for business

October 12, 2017

Despite their growing presence in business studies, women still face unique challenges because the pursuit of an MBA often begins in their late 20s and early 30s as they also consider starting a family.

Despite their growing presence in business studies, women still face unique challenges because the pursuit of an MBA often begins in their late 20s and early 30s as they also consider starting a family.

Scholarships give female business students a boost

October 10, 2017

Just 11 per cent of customers who witnessed rude behaviour against a server intervened in the Haskayne-led research, although 75 per cent of customers offered verbal support to the servers after the rude customer left.

Just 11 per cent of customers who witnessed rude behaviour against a server intervened in the Haskayne-led research, although 75 per cent of customers offered verbal support to the servers after the rude customer left.

Restaurant customers console abused servers with bigger tips

September 27, 2017

Of 37 Canadian schools in the GMAC survey, 77 per cent of MBA programs experienced growth in international applicants compared to 32 per cent in the United States.

Of 37 Canadian schools in the GMAC survey, 77 per cent of MBA programs experienced growth in international applicants compared to 32 per cent in the United States.

Canadian MBA programs take advantage of surging international applications

September 21, 2017

Dabbawallas keep alive the lunchbox tradition, driving back home by bicycle from Churchgate Station in Mumbai. Rotman EMBA students got a taste of the service on a recent study trip.

Dabbawallas keep alive the lunchbox tradition, driving back home by bicycle from Churchgate Station in Mumbai. Rotman EMBA students got a taste of the service on a recent study trip.

New insights into India, my ancestral home

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