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UNB Faculty of Management
The 8th Annual UNB Data Challenge: Unleashing the Power of Open Data
Faculty of Management
Posted: Dec 10, 2024
Category: IBEC , Student Highlights
The 8th UNB Data Challenge, organized by UNB’s International Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (IBEC), brought together teams of students to showcase the transformative potential of open data. Participants used open data from governments, non-profits, and NGOs to create data visualizations that told insightful stories. These visualizations communicated research insights and...
Read the full postFrom UNB to Bay Street: Colin Ryan’s legacy of leadership and mentorship
Faculty of Management
Posted: Nov 27, 2024
Category: Alumni , Student Investment Fund
Colin Ryan, Head and Managing Director of Technology and Innovation at CIBC Capital Markets, leads CIBC’s global investment banking activities within the technology and innovation sectors. His impressive career is rooted in his early days at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), where he earned his BBA degree in 2002. During his time at UNB, Colin completed the Student Investment Fund...
Read the full postForging futures: A legacy of friendship and innovation at UNB
Faculty of Management
Posted: Nov 21, 2024
Category: Alumni
In the late 1960s, two University of New Brunswick (UNB) business students, Charles “Chuck” Fraser and Duncan MacDonald, shared a ride home to Montreal for the Christmas holidays. Despite winter storm warnings, they pressed on, eager to start their break after finishing their last exam. The journey through the storm bonded their friendship forever, a friendship that began years...
Read the full postMarket timing is of the essence for some mutual fund managers – new research by UNB finance professor
Faculty of Management
Posted: Oct 4, 2024
Category: Research
In the investment world, the ability to forecast cash flows and earnings has long been considered a cornerstone of successful securities evaluation. A new study by UNB finance professor, Dr. Chunhua Lan, sheds light on the under-appreciated importance of market timing in managing mutual funds. Her paper, “The efficacy of market timing and value creation,” has been accepted by the...
Read the full postNew research advocating sustainable fashion and tailoring consumer choices
Faculty of Management
Posted: Oct 4, 2024
Category: Research
Fast fashion giants like Shein and Temu have rapidly become staples in young consumers’ wardrobes, offering a constant stream of trendy, affordable clothing. But beneath this frenzy lies a critical question: how much do these shoppers really understand about the environmental and social impacts of their fashion choices? New research led by Dr. Yunzhijun Yu, a marketing professor at the...
Read the full postMcCain Foods is shaping the future of business leaders through UNB's speaker series
Faculty of Management
Posted: Oct 3, 2024
Category: Programs
The faculty of management at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) has long championed experiential learning as a vital part of its business curriculum. Central to this is the annual Speaker Series, an event designed to connect students with real-world professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Since 2016, this series has introduced over 160 industry experts, providing a platform for...
Read the full postA game theory approach to ballot box decisions
Faculty of Management
Posted: Sep 12, 2024
Category: Research
As federal elections approach in both Canada and the US, undecided voters are carefully assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the party leaders on offer. A recent study by UNB business professor Dr. H. A. Eiselt introduces a new approach to evaluate party candidates by applying game theory. Traditionally, researchers have analyzed where candidates stand on the political spectrum, while...
Read the full postThe benefits of forming joint ventures with socially responsible businesses
Faculty of Management
Posted: Sep 5, 2024
Category: Research
Companies looking to pursue ambitious opportunities often form joint ventures to pool expertise, resources, and share risks. While joint ventures are attractive, they can frequently end poorly for various reasons. However, a recent study by Dr. Lucas Wang, a business professor at the University of New Brunswick’s faculty of management, suggests that the corporate social responsibility...
Read the full postOne good thing leads to many – at UNB and beyond
Faculty of Management
Posted: Aug 29, 2024
After spending a few years as a service manager in Mumbai, Haridas Patel wanted to pivot into business development. This ambition brought him to the University of New Brunswick (UNB) where he pursued an MBA with the faculty of management. Patel was drawn to UNB's rich history and the diverse cohort of students, which helped to broaden his perspectives. “The resources at UNB were...
Read the full postDr. Devashis Mitra’s Term as Dean Extended to 2026
Faculty of Management
Posted: Aug 23, 2024
Category: Faculty Highlights
Dr. Devashis Mitra’s term as dean of the UNB Faculty of Management has been extended for two years. His extension was recently announced by UNB’s Provost and Vice-President Academic, Dr. Petra Hauf: “Dr. Mitra has been a dedicated member of the UNB community since 1991. Throughout this period, he has held various leadership roles. Appointed as dean in 2013, he has consistently...
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