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UNB Faculty of Management
Discovering the venture capitalist within
Faculty of Management
Posted: December 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Students, Alumni, Programs
The University of New Brunswick's faculty of management proudly welcomed the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) in its inaugural stop for the CVCA University Tour this year. This exciting event, held on Sept. 25, 2023, in collaboration with the UNB International Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (IBEC), proved to be an insightful experience for the 50 participating...
Read the full postUnleashing data superpowers at UNB’s Data Challenge
Faculty of Management
Posted: December 18, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Alumni, Programs
Armed with raw data and intellectual prowess, teams of students from across Canada converged virtually in November for the annual Data Challenge hosted by the University of New Brunswick. Coordinated by the International Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (IBEC) within UNB's faculty of management, this event showcased the power of data in addressing a spectrum of business and social...
Read the full postA Game Theory Approach to Maximizing Profits and Minimizing Risks
Faculty of Management
Posted: November 16, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Alumni, Research, Faculty
On the trading floor, the process of executing buy or sell orders is a crucial part of the financial world. Whether it's done manually or electronically, it's not always an immediate transaction. Even minor delays can impact the cost of the stocks you're buying or selling, especially when dealing with substantial orders. This is where the research of UNB business professor Dr. Donglei Du comes...
Read the full postManagement Professor's Global Impact on Business Strategy Education
Faculty of Management
Posted: November 16, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Faculty, Research, Alumni
The role of educators often transcends the classroom and reaches across borders. Two case studies published by Harvard Business school and written by Dr. Lucas Wang, a business professor at the University of New Brunswick's faculty of management, are bestsellers in business schools around the world. In last year alone, 100 universities spanning 35 different countries and regions have used these...
Read the full postUNB's David Foord takes the lead in digital sustainability
Faculty of Management
Posted: October 25, 2023 11:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty Highlights
In a ground-breaking initiative aimed at advancing digital adoption and transformation in New Brunswick, the McKenna Fellows program has appointed Dr. David Foord as its inaugural Wilson-McKenna Fellow in Digital Sustainability. With the backing of Mike and Jane Wilson, this fellowship focuses on the role of technology as an enabler for environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
Read the full postFrom banking to leadership: Mabel George's inspiring MBA journey
Faculty of Management
Posted: October 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Programs, Students
Mabel George grew up in Lagos State, Nigeria, in West Africa, where she completed a degree in business. She enjoyed a career in commercial and retail banking, helping people reach their financial goals. A few years ago, she began contemplating pursuing an MBA and expanding her network. That's when she decided to enroll in UNB's Faculty of Management. After a demanding first year of coursework,...
Read the full postMcCain Foods partners with UNB: Empowering the next generation through the Faculty of Management Speaker Series
Faculty of Management
Posted: October 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: IBEC, Alumni Highlights
When it comes to preparing students for the real world, there's nothing quite like learning from industry experts who have been there and done that. For over seven years, the University of New Brunswick's faculty of management has been providing its students with just such an opportunity through its Speaker Series. The 2023-2024 academic year is set to be even more exciting as McCain...
Read the full postNavigating the future of finance: Dr. Joseph DeCoste and UNB's Student Investment Fund
Faculty of Management
Posted: October 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty Highlights, Programs, Student Investment Fund
The University of New Brunswick’s Student Investment Fund (SIF) course has a new dedicated instructor, Dr. Joseph DeCoste, who joined the faculty of management in 2022 and is a member of the finance area. The SIF course seamlessly combines the study path for the CFA Level One exam with hands-on investment experience. Its inception dates back to 1998 when industry partner Vestcor entrusted...
Read the full postStudent Investment Fund prepares student for new position
Faculty of Management
Posted: July 12, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Student Investment Fund, Alumni
Refiloe “Caleb” Letele achieved a major goal when he graduated from UNB. He came all the way from South Africa to complete the MBA in the faculty of management in hopes it would lead to opportunities in the finance industry. When he graduated last May he went directly into the role of new business development manager with Mackenzie Investments and attributes much of his success in...
Read the full postCelebrating UNB’s 194th Encaenia
Faculty of Management
Posted: May 30, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Students, Programs
The faculty of management celebrated UNB’s 194th Encaenia May 17 by welcoming 65 graduates of the Master of Business Administration program and 134 graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration into the family of over 97,000 UNB alumni around the world. At its annual Encaenia Awards Reception, Dean Devashis Mitra welcomed graduates and their family members, faculty, and staff who...
Read the full postFinding the sweet spot– UNB researcher finds optimal locations for retail firms
Faculty of Management
Posted: May 30, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty, Alumni
It is no secret that location is a major contributor to success for retailers. Dr. H. A. Eiselt, a quantitative methods professor with UNB’s faculty of management, is collaborating on a series of studies that applies gaming theory and customer behaviour to help retailers find the best locations. The gaming theory is based on the work of von Stackelberg, an economist who lived during the...
Read the full postRecognizing the great teachers and researchers among us
Faculty of Management
Posted: May 30, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty, Alumni
There is a lot to celebrate during the month of May at UNB: spring, Encaenia, the beginning of new journeys and careers. In the faculty of management, we also like to pay tribute to our professors by awarding teaching and research awards to those who have made outstanding contributions. Hats off to the following recipients of our 2023 teaching and research awards: Faculty of Management...
Read the full postTerm Extension for Faculty of Management Dean
Faculty of Management
Posted: May 29, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Alumni, Faculty
Dr. Devashis Mitra will serve the faculty of management as dean for one more year. Dr. Kathy Wilson, Vice President Academic of the Fredericton campus, announced the extension on May 26, remarking on Mitra’s passion for the University of New Brunswick. “He is a strong advocate for the faculty of management and has worked hard to create an environment of support and...
Read the full postFrom Dubai to UNB Honour Society: BBA student recognized with Sir Howard Douglas Award
Faculty of Management
Posted: April 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Alumni, Students
Sometimes you start down the path with a clear direction in mind, only to find yourself someplace unexpected and exciting. That is what happened to Bhaanvi Rai when she came to UNB to pursue studies in accounting and finance but discovered her passion for human resources management and found herself inducted into one of the university’s most honoured societies. Rai grew up in India,...
Read the full postUNB student entrepreneur wins Frank H. Sobey Award for Excellence in Business Studies
Faculty of Management
Posted: April 12, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Students
Originally from Bangladesh, Tasneem Bint Abdul Majid grew up in Dubai and came to UNB's faculty of management in 2021 to pursue her dream of becoming an established business professional and entrepreneur. She has pursued this goal with great zeal. In addition to completing the BBA with a major in marketing and concentration in international business, on the side she has been involved with a...
Read the full postManagement students learn hands on new venture creation
Faculty of Management
Posted: January 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Students, Student Highlights, Programs
At UNB's Faculty of Management, entrepreneurial and experiential learning gives students the knowledge and skills to solve real problems. Students wanting hands-on experience in new venture creation and entrepreneurship - at either the undergraduate or MBA level - have been doing amazing things in their community. MBA student Adineke Omolara is creating a circular economy digital...
Read the full postSocial entrepreneurs in the making: a new course on community leadership
Faculty of Management
Posted: January 23, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Programs, Alumni, Faculty
A new business course at UNB’s faculty of management is teaching students how to use their business and entrepreneurial skills to solve social problems and support community groups. Students in the new Community Leadership course conduct research to examine community issues, draft a vision statement for a social venture and prepare business plans and financial models. Students also work...
Read the full postInsights into the waning US Innovation System
Faculty of Management
Posted: January 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Faculty, Alumni
The transfer and commercialization of knowledge drives economic activity, so it is some cause for concern that innovation and technology scholars have noted a slowdown of the once robust US innovation system. This will have an impact on national productivity and economic growth. Dr. Ibrahim Shaikh, a business professor with UNB’s faculty of management, has published a study that provides...
Read the full postTowards sustainability: managing biomass supply chains effectively
Faculty of Management
Posted: January 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Alumni, Faculty
The goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 is easy to suggest, but it is incredibly difficult to put into action. To promote sustainable practices, many researchers and practitioners look to the environment-friendly use of biomass, plant material that is used as fuel to create heat and electricity. Finance professor, Dr. Azam Shamsi and quantitative methods professor Alireza Tajbakhsh with...
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