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April 26, 2017

Mentor Gary George and Florence Liu, a student mentee, talk at Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business event in Vancouver.

Mentor Gary George and Florence Liu, a student mentee, talk at Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business event in Vancouver.

Student-mentor programs swell across the country

April 20, 2017

Research suggests the advancement of women at the office doesn’t negatively affect hard-working members of traditionally advantaged groups.

Research suggests the advancement of women at the office doesn’t negatively affect hard-working members of traditionally advantaged groups.

How promoting women can boost other disadvantaged groups, too

April 13, 2017

Andrew Gaudes is the new dean at the Goodman School of Business at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont., as of July 1, 2017.

Andrew Gaudes is the new dean at the Goodman School of Business at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont., as of July 1, 2017.

Andrew Gaudes heads east to take over as Goodman’s dean

April 6, 2017

‘Some scholars believe that playing with Lego bricks helps kids, and even adults, train creativity skills. Our research suggests that is probably right,’ PhD candidate Yeun Joon Kim of Rotman says.

‘Some scholars believe that playing with Lego bricks helps kids, and even adults, train creativity skills. Our research suggests that is probably right,’ PhD candidate Yeun Joon Kim of Rotman says.

How Lego can get employees thinking outside the blocks

April 3, 2017

Thirty-five Queen’s students took part in the boot camp-style Smith-Reticle Resiliency Challenge for 40 hours in Brockville, Ont., recently.

Thirty-five Queen’s students took part in the boot camp-style Smith-Reticle Resiliency Challenge for 40 hours in Brockville, Ont., recently.

Queen’s MBAs pushed to limits in sleepless resiliency challenge

March 30, 2017

According to Export Development Canada, just 7 per cent of small and medium-sized firms in Canada are exporters to China and other countries.

According to Export Development Canada, just 7 per cent of small and medium-sized firms in Canada are exporters to China and other countries.

Dalhousie students connect Atlantic Canada companies to the world

March 28, 2017

Virtual case competition connects students from around world

March 20, 2017

The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management reports a 34-per-cent spike in applications for its MBA program from international students compared to a year ago.

The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management reports a 34-per-cent spike in applications for its MBA program from international students compared to a year ago.

International students flooding some Canadian B-schools with applications

March 17, 2017

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March 16, 2017

Whistler Experience aims for consistent customer service

March 16, 2017

India-born Tomy Devasia graduated with an SAIT accounting certificate last year, setting him up to gain work experience and further education in Canada to qualify for designation as a CPA.

India-born Tomy Devasia graduated with an SAIT accounting certificate last year, setting him up to gain work experience and further education in Canada to qualify for designation as a CPA.

Foreign-trained accountants offered path forward

March 16, 2017

McGill professor Steve Maguire, right, speaks with undergraduate students in the program, Juan Ubaque, left, and Leilanie Lee.

McGill professor Steve Maguire, right, speaks with undergraduate students in the program, Juan Ubaque, left, and Leilanie Lee.

Graduates grounded in sustainability

March 16, 2017

Sprott’s team – professor Linda Schweitzer, seated, Carlos Cantafio, left, Chongo Bwalya, Jacqueline De Sousa and Sonia Fendt Ledermann – recently won an international case competition in Finland.

Sprott’s team – professor Linda Schweitzer, seated, Carlos Cantafio, left, Chongo Bwalya, Jacqueline De Sousa and Sonia Fendt Ledermann – recently won an international case competition in Finland.

Case competitions become serious business

March 16, 2017

Marie-Philip Simard left corporate law to found her startup Chic Marie in 2015.

Marie-Philip Simard left corporate law to found her startup Chic Marie in 2015.

Female-led startups face a funding hurdle

March 16, 2017

Emily Naing and fellow students formed a startup called Swave, which is working on a device to help users benefit more from their time sleeping.

Emily Naing and fellow students formed a startup called Swave, which is working on a device to help users benefit more from their time sleeping.

Young entrepreneur develops a sound plan for her future

March 16, 2017

Kerry Costello’s idea took off with mentor help. ‘I knew I had a skill set in building a business and those mentors had a skill set of building ideas, and when those two come together that’s when the magic happens,’ she says.

Kerry Costello’s idea took off with mentor help. ‘I knew I had a skill set in building a business and those mentors had a skill set of building ideas, and when those two come together that’s when the magic happens,’ she says.

Female entrepreneurs tread into male-dominated world of tech startups

March 16, 2017

An Ivey-led study found there was ‘an increase in the likelihood that minorities subsequently pursue entrepreneurial activity,’ particularly in the technology sector, following participation in the program.

An Ivey-led study found there was ‘an increase in the likelihood that minorities subsequently pursue entrepreneurial activity,’ particularly in the technology sector, following participation in the program.

Study shows the power of entrepreneurship training programs for women, minorities

March 15, 2017

Peter Conforti, right, wanted to ‘set up a career’ in the auto sector, so he turned to The Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College in Barrie, Ont., where Jim Smith is an instructor.

Peter Conforti, right, wanted to ‘set up a career’ in the auto sector, so he turned to The Automotive Business School of Canada at Georgian College in Barrie, Ont., where Jim Smith is an instructor.

Niche business education programs open the road to better careers

March 14, 2017

With their revenue growing, Chimney Stax co-founders Matt Lindzon, left, and Zach Fiksel plan to expand their business by opening a bricks-and-mortar location this year.

With their revenue growing, Chimney Stax co-founders Matt Lindzon, left, and Zach Fiksel plan to expand their business by opening a bricks-and-mortar location this year.

Food truck operators enjoy a taste of success

March 12, 2017

Bassam Abdellatif, a Jordanian studying at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto, has an internship at athletic wear startup Adrenalease. ‘I’ve been put into positions I never would have been put into in lectures. It’s expanding my skill set beyond lectures.’

Bassam Abdellatif, a Jordanian studying at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto, has an internship at athletic wear startup Adrenalease. ‘I’ve been put into positions I never would have been put into in lectures. It’s expanding my skill set beyond lectures.’

Interns at startups do more than fetch coffee

March 3, 2017

Kate Applin gave up an opera career and returned to Wilfrid Laurier University to earn a one-year MBA.

Kate Applin gave up an opera career and returned to Wilfrid Laurier University to earn a one-year MBA.

Opera singer finds a new stage after getting MBA

February 24, 2017

Simon Fraser researchers recommend scientists pursue broad patents on their technologies while still in the university laboratory and then delay forming a company until they are closer to commercial viability.

Simon Fraser researchers recommend scientists pursue broad patents on their technologies while still in the university laboratory and then delay forming a company until they are closer to commercial viability.

Timing is everything for science-based startups seeking funds

February 22, 2017

The GenerationWeb survey found that 82 per cent wanted to know about tuition costs.

The GenerationWeb survey found that 82 per cent wanted to know about tuition costs.

What business students look for when searching school websites

February 16, 2017

A woman walks her dog past ‘for sale’ signs in Calgary.

A woman walks her dog past ‘for sale’ signs in Calgary.

Calgary’s Haskayne is building toward its real-estate specialization

February 2, 2017

Alice Qiu, centre, and Kanan Shah, right, are among the Ryerson University students and CIBC Mellon staff taking part in a new co-op program called the Business Innovation Hub.

Alice Qiu, centre, and Kanan Shah, right, are among the Ryerson University students and CIBC Mellon staff taking part in a new co-op program called the Business Innovation Hub.

How Ryerson co-op students are taking the banking industry forward

February 1, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump has been served well by clutter-free and attacking tweets to his 22.5 million followers, Sobey research suggests.

U.S. President Donald Trump has been served well by clutter-free and attacking tweets to his 22.5 million followers, Sobey research suggests.

How Donald Trump uses Twitter to his huge advantage

January 19, 2017

A GMAC survey finds 83 per cent of respondent companies plan to hire graduates with an MBA or specialty degree.

A GMAC survey finds 83 per cent of respondent companies plan to hire graduates with an MBA or specialty degree.

Promising job market and higher pay await many MBA grads, survey indicates

January 13, 2017

Rotman School of Management in Toronto is one of four Canadian schools to receive top honours in the QS Global 250 Business Schools Report.

Rotman School of Management in Toronto is one of four Canadian schools to receive top honours in the QS Global 250 Business Schools Report.

Four Canadian business schools ranked among the ‘global elite’

January 10, 2017

My $125,000 MBA investment: Was it worth it?

January 6, 2017

This year’s MBA Games at Vancouver Island University raised $300,000 for the Moose Hide Campaign.

This year’s MBA Games at Vancouver Island University raised $300,000 for the Moose Hide Campaign.

MBA Games raises record amount to help indigenous people

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