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UNB Faculty of Management

UNB'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)...

From 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,...

McCain 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...

Navigating 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...