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September 19, 2017

With boomers staying in the work force longer, the gap between the youngest and oldest employees is widening. Asper School of Business researcher Arran Caza will explore the implications.

With boomers staying in the work force longer, the gap between the youngest and oldest employees is widening. Asper School of Business researcher Arran Caza will explore the implications.

Do workers prefer older or younger leaders?

September 15, 2017

Ryerson student Noah Parker co-founded a made-to-measure clothing shop for men and women as a class project.

Ryerson student Noah Parker co-founded a made-to-measure clothing shop for men and women as a class project.

Business students moonlight as startup entrepreneurs

September 7, 2017

Eleven of the 116 companies studied were overvalued by more than 100 per cent, researchers concluded.

Eleven of the 116 companies studied were overvalued by more than 100 per cent, researchers concluded.

Many startup ‘unicorns’ overvalued, UBC research indicates

September 6, 2017

Rotman EMBA classmates Kelly Grieves, left, Jasmine Wong and Don Trynor recently participated in an international exchange module at the SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan, Italy.

Rotman EMBA classmates Kelly Grieves, left, Jasmine Wong and Don Trynor recently participated in an international exchange module at the SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan, Italy.

Italian study trip a fantastico experience

August 30, 2017

India is one of three countries that Ivey Global Lab participants can go to for opportunities to work in an international business environment.

India is one of three countries that Ivey Global Lab participants can go to for opportunities to work in an international business environment.

India immersion yields lessons in culture as much as business

August 25, 2017

A job that starts out as gender ambigious takes on one gender or the other based on who fills the role first.

A job that starts out as gender ambigious takes on one gender or the other based on who fills the role first.

Gender stereotyping of work roles hurts both women and men

August 22, 2017

CSI plans to recognize a financial planning graduate certificate offered through Seneca as an education stepping stone to its personal financial planner (PFP) designation.

CSI plans to recognize a financial planning graduate certificate offered through Seneca as an education stepping stone to its personal financial planner (PFP) designation.

Seneca program a pathway to personal financial planner credentials

August 18, 2017

The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market is among the oldest operations of its kind in Canada but it wants to use modern technologies and strategies to reach customers.

The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market is among the oldest operations of its kind in Canada but it wants to use modern technologies and strategies to reach customers.

Halifax business school feeds innovation at historic farmers’ market

August 10, 2017

In Canada, the value of trade in fake and pirated goods is estimated at $20-billion to $30-billion annually, according to Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, a trade organization.

In Canada, the value of trade in fake and pirated goods is estimated at $20-billion to $30-billion annually, according to Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, a trade organization.

High-end companies the most vulnerable to counterfeiters

August 2, 2017

From left, Schulich MBA candidate Cortney Mills mentors high-school students Lashikan Rajanathan and Tyrel Bahadoor in Toronto. Their on-paper idea? A Wi-Fi router that doubles as a land-line phone and amplifies the wireless signal in a home.

From left, Schulich MBA candidate Cortney Mills mentors high-school students Lashikan Rajanathan and Tyrel Bahadoor in Toronto. Their on-paper idea? A Wi-Fi router that doubles as a land-line phone and amplifies the wireless signal in a home.

High-school students dream big – with help of MBA mentors

July 25, 2017

As an example of how social impact bonds could be used, an organization for reintegrating prisoners in society might be paid based on specified reductions in reoffence rates.

As an example of how social impact bonds could be used, an organization for reintegrating prisoners in society might be paid based on specified reductions in reoffence rates.

The dark side of social impact bonds

July 20, 2017

Vasie Papadopoulos is a student with Ivey’s executive MBA program.

Vasie Papadopoulos is a student with Ivey’s executive MBA program.

Through education, ‘the future is female’

July 18, 2017

John Dobson, who died in 2013, launched one of Canada’s first mutual funds and was a major supporter of entrepreneurship in Canada. His foundation has donated $2-million to McGill University in Montreal to support a startup accelerator program and entrepreneurship.

John Dobson, who died in 2013, launched one of Canada’s first mutual funds and was a major supporter of entrepreneurship in Canada. His foundation has donated $2-million to McGill University in Montreal to support a startup accelerator program and entrepreneurship.

Dobson Foundation donates $2-million to McGill to fuel entrepreneurship

July 13, 2017

Rotman research indicates employees would do well to wash their hands between work tasks, wiping the slate clean as it were.

Rotman research indicates employees would do well to wash their hands between work tasks, wiping the slate clean as it were.

How washing your hands might make you a more agile employee

July 10, 2017

Toronto MBA graduate Pragati Galhotra says her story is about overcoming all odds and not listening to naysayers to achieve her goal of a career in banking.

Toronto MBA graduate Pragati Galhotra says her story is about overcoming all odds and not listening to naysayers to achieve her goal of a career in banking.

How I pivoted from science to banking against all the odds

July 6, 2017

Benoit Aubert is the new dean of the Rowe School of Business at Dalhousie.

Benoit Aubert is the new dean of the Rowe School of Business at Dalhousie.

New Rowe leader Benoit Aubert brings expertise in data science

July 4, 2017

In responses to the GMAC survey from more than 628 companies in 51 countries, nearly nine of 10 recruiters say they plan to hire recent MBA graduates this year.

In responses to the GMAC survey from more than 628 companies in 51 countries, nearly nine of 10 recruiters say they plan to hire recent MBA graduates this year.

Job prospects promising for new MBA graduates

June 29, 2017

Now 77, Seymour Schulich is currently chairman and chief executive of Nevada Capital Corp., a Toronto-based holding company. ‘I think he has given more money to higher education than anybody else in the history of Canada,’ says former University of Toronto president Rob Prichard, a long-time friend.

Now 77, Seymour Schulich is currently chairman and chief executive of Nevada Capital Corp., a Toronto-based holding company. ‘I think he has given more money to higher education than anybody else in the history of Canada,’ says former University of Toronto president Rob Prichard, a long-time friend.

Mega-donor Seymour Schulich sets the bar higher for education

June 27, 2017

Simu Liu, an Ivey HBA who gave up an accounting career for acting, is most recognizable for his role as the son, Jung, in the CBC-TV sitcom Kim’s Convenience.

Simu Liu, an Ivey HBA who gave up an accounting career for acting, is most recognizable for his role as the son, Jung, in the CBC-TV sitcom Kim’s Convenience.

Reluctant accountant changes careers for a better role – as an actor

June 22, 2017

Rotman MBAs Sookie Ma, left, and Budianto Tandjono, right, have been working with local Toronto entrepreneurs, including Bryan Brock, centre, of the Fitting Room barbershop, to inject some ideas into their neighbourhoods.

Rotman MBAs Sookie Ma, left, and Budianto Tandjono, right, have been working with local Toronto entrepreneurs, including Bryan Brock, centre, of the Fitting Room barbershop, to inject some ideas into their neighbourhoods.

Rotman MBAs take their skills to the streets

June 14, 2017

Sandra Bullock split with her husband, Jesse James, shortly after winning an Oscar in 2010, another victim of the ‘Oscar Curse.’

Sandra Bullock split with her husband, Jesse James, shortly after winning an Oscar in 2010, another victim of the ‘Oscar Curse.’

Female breadwinners pay a cost for career success – marital stress

June 8, 2017

Helen Kobusinge, left, with classmate Divya Tulapurkar, graduated with MBAs from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in Kingston.

Helen Kobusinge, left, with classmate Divya Tulapurkar, graduated with MBAs from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in Kingston.

International business students flocking to Canada

June 1, 2017

Anne-Marie Croteau takes over as dean of the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University in Montreal on June 1, 2017.

Anne-Marie Croteau takes over as dean of the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University in Montreal on June 1, 2017.

Concordia names its first female business dean

May 23, 2017

In this Saturday, May 20, 2017 photo, provided by Chapman University, Judy O'Connor, center, sits with her son, MBA graduate Marty O'Connor, during commencement at Chapman University in Orange, Calif. Chapman University gave a surprise honorary degree to Judy O'Connor, mother of Marty O'Connor a quadriplegic student after she attended every class and took notes for him while he earned a master's degree. (Chapman University via AP)

In this Saturday, May 20, 2017 photo, provided by Chapman University, Judy O'Connor, center, sits with her son, MBA graduate Marty O'Connor, during commencement at Chapman University in Orange, Calif. Chapman University gave a surprise honorary degree to Judy O'Connor, mother of Marty O'Connor a quadriplegic student after she attended every class and took notes for him while he earned a master's degree. (Chapman University via AP)

MBA for mom who went to all classes with quadriplegic son

May 19, 2017

Existing research suggests people who engage in crowdsourcing are looking for a creative outlet for their talents or skills that they don’t find in their daily jobs.

Existing research suggests people who engage in crowdsourcing are looking for a creative outlet for their talents or skills that they don’t find in their daily jobs.

What motivates the crowd to get involved in business ventures?

May 16, 2017

Don Trynor is enrolled in the executive MBA program at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto.

Don Trynor is enrolled in the executive MBA program at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto.

How an executive MBA can help fast-track a career transition

May 12, 2017

Aldo Bensadoun, founder of Aldo Group, wants the new faculty at McGill to generate ground-breaking ideas and innovators.

Aldo Bensadoun, founder of Aldo Group, wants the new faculty at McGill to generate ground-breaking ideas and innovators.

Aldo shoe empire founder donates $25-million to McGill

May 11, 2017

A new global alumni survey found many business schools receive poor grades on their promise to connect students after graduation, with just one in five respondents ‘definitely agreeing their school has a strong alumni network.’

A new global alumni survey found many business schools receive poor grades on their promise to connect students after graduation, with just one in five respondents ‘definitely agreeing their school has a strong alumni network.’

How business schools can create loyalty among alumni

May 4, 2017

Crowdfunding is a $17.2-billion (U.S.) business within North America, but black entrepreneurs might not be getting their fair share, Desautels research suggests.

Crowdfunding is a $17.2-billion (U.S.) business within North America, but black entrepreneurs might not be getting their fair share, Desautels research suggests.

Crowdfunding investors aren’t colour blind in picking ventures to back

May 1, 2017

George Athanassakos is the director of the Ben Graham Centre for Value Investing at the University of Western Ontario.

George Athanassakos is the director of the Ben Graham Centre for Value Investing at the University of Western Ontario.

Here's how this year's value-investing contest for MBA students played out

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