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UNB Faculty of Management
Driving safer, faster health care through digital transformation: New research by UNB business prof
Faculty of Management
Posted: November 18, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research
Digital technologies and human collaboration can transform healthcare, creating systems that are not only efficient but truly adaptive to patient needs. This is the key finding of a recent study by Dr. Sampath Bemgal, a business professor at the University of New Brunswick’s faculty of management. Entitled, “Generative mechanisms of IT-enabled transformation of a hospital...
Read the full postCareer conversations that matter: Inside UNB's McCain Speaker Series
Faculty of Management
Posted: November 3, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Alumni, IBEC
Learning about opportunities for growth, and the possibility of building an entire career with one company, was a key takeaway for James Hartmann after attending a recent guest speaking event at the University of New Brunswick. The speaker was Jeremy Underhill (BBA ’08), who delivered a talk on Oct. 17, 2025, as part of the McCain Speaker Series organized by the International Business and...
Read the full postUNB launches MBA Online: Expanding access to business education across Canada
Faculty of Management
Posted: September 22, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Alumni, Programs, Students
This September, the Faculty of Management at UNB officially launched the MBA Online, making it possible for professionals and entrepreneurs across the country to earn a UNB MBA—no matter where they live. The program offers the same academic rigor and respected credentials as our in-person MBA, now with the flexibility to fit busy lives and evolving careers. Students can complete the...
Read the full postA life well lived and shared: Dr. Gopalan Srinivasan's memoir
Faculty of Management
Posted: September 4, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty
If you studied finance at UNB’s Faculty of Management between 1987 and 2018, chances are you remember Dr. Gopalan Srinivasan, known affectionately as “Srini.” Whether you were one of his MBA students grappling with International Financial Management or a BBA student learning the fundamentals in Principles of Finance, Srini’s sharp intellect and signature wit left a...
Read the full postWeathering the cold, chasing the dream: Vu Duy Anh Phan’s journey to a career in business
Faculty of Management
Posted: September 3, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Alumni, Students
Growing up in My Tho City in Vietnam, a few hours outside Ho Chi Minh City, Vu Duy “Anh” Phan always had a knack for numbers. He majored in physics in high school, undaunted by complex formulas, but deep down, he knew his future lay in business. That dream became reality when he enrolled at Foreign Trade University (FTU) in Ho Chi Minh City and later transferred into the BBA program...
Read the full postBehind the price tag: What oil futures teach us about market power
Faculty of Management
Posted: July 15, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research
When you fill up your gas tank or buy groceries, the price you pay often depends on global oil prices. We usually assume those prices reflect real-world factors for things like supply disruptions, wars, or economic booms. But what if that’s only part of the story? In his recent research paper, “Does Excess Futures Market Demand Affect the Spot Price of Oil?” forthcoming in...
Read the full postTurning Mom's dream into reality: Raashid Razick’s UNB journey
Faculty of Management
Posted: July 15, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Alumni, Students
Raashid Razick grew up in Colombo, Sri Lanka, one of four children in a close-knit family. From a young age, he was driven by his mother’s dream: to see one of her children become a designated professional. That dream became his mission. Determined to find the best path to success, Raashid chose the University of New Brunswick’s faculty of management for its strong academic...
Read the full postHow local organic food supply chains can compete and support a more sustainable future
Faculty of Management
Posted: July 10, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research
When you buy organic food from a local market or farm stand, you’re doing more than just choosing fresh produce, you’re supporting a more sustainable way of doing business. But in a world dominated by large grocery chains and global supply networks, how can these smaller, local systems compete? Dr. Alireza Tajbakhsh, a professor in the faculty of management at UNB, explores that...
Read the full postWelcoming Dr. David Foord as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Management
Faculty of Management
Posted: July 9, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty
This summer, the faculty of management at the University of New Brunswick welcomes Dr. David Foord as Acting Dean, with experience spanning academic teaching and research, industry collaboration, and innovation management. Dr. Foord will serve in this role from July 1 to Dec.31, 2025, while Dr. Devashis Mitra, Dean of the Faculty of Management, is on a six-month administrative leave. An...
Read the full postThe algorithm of small wins: Sophie Dallon's journey of discovery and potential
Faculty of Management
Posted: July 8, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Students
Sophie Dallon grew up in the picturesque village of St. Martins, New Brunswick, where the tides of the Bay of Fundy shape not only the coastline but also the rhythm of community life. Known for its natural beauty and close-knit community, St. Martins is a place where tradition and innovation coexist, and where people value both the richness of the past and the possibilities of the future. This...
Read the full postFrom Nigeria to New Brunswick: How Mary Edeh is using her MBA to advance reconciliation
Faculty of Management
Posted: June 26, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Students, Alumni
When Mary Edeh arrived in Canada from Nigeria, she brought with her nearly two decades of professional experience, including over 12 years in senior-level human resources and administration. But she wanted to learn more. Driven by a desire to enhance her strategic leadership skills and transition into the Canadian professional landscape, Mary chose the University of New Brunswick’s MBA...
Read the full postHow to hit the ground running in corporate law
Faculty of Management
Posted: June 25, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Alumni, Students
When William Lafford began his law studies at the University of New Brunswick five years ago, he had a clear goal: to practise corporate and commercial law. Today, that vision is a reality. When he graduated in May 2025, William started articling with the corporate law team at Cox & Palmer, working under Aaron Savage, a partner with the firm and a 2001 alumnus of the same MBA/Juris doctor...
Read the full postFrom Lagos to Bay Street: How Nancy Nzekwe discovered her strengths and a new career path with UNB's MQIM program
Faculty of Management
Posted: June 23, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Students, Alumni
When Nancy Nzekwe made the decision to leave a 14-year career in commercial and Corporate banking in Lagos, Nigeria, she wasn’t just looking for a new job, she was searching for a whole new way to see the world of finance. What she found at the University of New Brunswick’s Master in Quantitative Investment Management (MQIM) program was more than she ever imagined: a chance to...
Read the full postA trailblazer honoured: Carol Loughrey (BBA’70) receives Honorary Doctorate
Faculty of Management
Posted: May 30, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty Highlights
At this year’s 196th Encaenia ceremony, the UNB community proudly celebrated one of its most distinguished alumnae, Carol Loughrey (BBA’70), OC, who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters. A true pioneer, Loughrey’s career has been defined by a series of historic firsts that have shaped the landscape of business, education, and public service in New Brunswick and...
Read the full postCharting her course: Elena Kurilova’s rise from student to CPA Candidate
Faculty of Management
Posted: May 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Programs, Experiential Learning, Students
Six years ago, Elena Kurilova and her family made a bold move, leaving behind the bustling streets of Moscow, Russia, for the laid-back community of Fredericton, New Brunswick. It was a leap of faith, and for Elena, it set the stage for an extraordinary academic and professional journey. When Elena graduated from high school, she chose to study business at the University of New...
Read the full postNew research offers smarter tools for navigating market volatility
Faculty of Management
Posted: May 21, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research
During the COVID-19 market crash in early 2020, stock markets became highly unpredictable, and traditional models struggled to keep up. A new study by Dr. Azam Shamsi Zamenjani, a finance professor at the University of New Brunswick, offers a fresh approach to understanding and predicting market volatility, especially during turbulent times. Co-authored with Dr. John M. Maheu from McMaster...
Read the full postUNB researcher wins awards at 2025 Administrative Sciences Association of Canada Conference
Faculty of Management
Posted: May 21, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research
At the 2025 Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) Conference, Dr. David Foord of UNB’s faculty of management won the Spark Tank pitch competition, two best paper awards and an outstanding reviewer award. The Spark Tank featured finalists drawn from authors of the best conference divisional papers. Presenters had 180 seconds to pitch their work in front of a live audience of...
Read the full postDecoding fuzzy signals: How index-based trading distorts market performance
Faculty of Management
Posted: April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research
Do stock indexes mess with market signals? The answer is “yes,” says Dr. Joseph DeCoste, a professor of finance at UNB’s faculty of management whose recent research explores how index-based trading can distort the true performance signals of individual companies and offers thoughtful investors valuable insights and opportunities. “When you invest in a fund that tracks an...
Read the full postBusiness students hit the right chord with Tony's Music Box campaign
Faculty of Management
Posted: April 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Experiential Learning
A group of students from UNB’s social media marketing class dove into the world of Tony’s Music Box, a beloved music store in downtown Fredericton celebrating its 50th anniversary. They planned and executed an interactive social media campaign, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting and engage with a passionate community they had never encountered...
Read the full postPractical guidelines for authentic and impactful sponsorships
Faculty of Management
Posted: April 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Research
Companies often receive sponsorship requests and see them as opportunities to showcase their products, services and community support. By assisting non-profits, sports teams, entertainers, artists, and community initiatives, they aim to capture consumer attention and build a positive brand image; however, managers frequently question which sponsorships will enhance consumer perceptions and...
Read the full postFrom classroom to boardroom: Ng Pock Too's guide to authentic leadership
Faculty of Management
Posted: March 25, 2025 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Faculty Highlights, Experiential Learning, Programs
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) recently welcomed back one of its distinguished alumni, Ng Pock Too, for his eighth visit as Executive-in-Residence with the faculty of management. Throughout the week, students had the unique opportunity to engage with Dr. Ng, gaining valuable insights from his extensive experience in business and leadership. Born and raised in Singapore, Dr. Ng came to...
Read the full postUNB's community shines at Venture Capital Investment Competition
Faculty of Management
Posted: February 26, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Faculty, Students
A team of students from the University of New Brunswick's faculty of management are wearing big smiles after winning third place at the 2025 Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC). The team, consisting of Aman Goel, Kevin Chick, Md. Nuruzzaman Rashed, Omotola Ogundaini, and Pawan Kumar, also brought home the Entrepreneurs Choice Award for their outstanding performance. This is the fifth...
Read the full postCelebrating community and place and all the lovely ways we connect
Faculty of Management
Posted: February 25, 2025 3:00:00 PM AST
Category: Alumni
UNB’s faculty of management held a memorable reunion for alumni of its graduate programs on Feb. 21 at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery. Hosted by the Graduate Management Student Society (GMSS), the event was the largest reunion of current graduate students and alumni the faculty has ever organized in Fredericton. Over 100 attendees from Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John, as well as faculty...
Read the full postCross-disciplinary collaboration yields innovative stock analysis app – a made at UNB story
Faculty of Management
Posted: February 20, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Students, Student Investment Fund
A shared passion for finance, technology, and problem-solving brought two University of New Brunswick students together to collaborate on an innovative tool called Dextra, a finance research assistant designed to enhance efficiency for students and professionals alike. Meet the Innovators: Sam Salfi, who was born in Spain, raised in Canada, and is currently pursuing a degree in computer science...
Read the full postNew research highlights the power of digital technology in improving patient care
Faculty of Management
Posted: February 20, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research
Dr. Sampath Bemgal, a business professor at UNB, recently contributed to a study on digital technology in learning health systems (LHS). Titled “The use and role of digital technology in learning health systems: A scoping review,” the article was published in the International Journal of Medical Informatics, and explores how digital tools are transforming healthcare. “The...
Read the full postGlobal pathways - How a co-op placement in Saint John is shaping this student’s career
Faculty of Management
Posted: February 19, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Students
Ismaël Gbane is moving closer to realizing his career goal this term thanks to a co-op placement with PwC in Saint John, New Brunswick. In his role as a Co-op Associate in External Audit, he is working closely with more experienced associates to perform financial statement audits. Ismaël is the first student to join UNB’s faculty of management through a pathway partnership with...
Read the full postNew research proposes practical framework for business sustainability
Faculty of Management
Posted: February 19, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research
A new study by UNB faculty of management professors Dr. Alireza Tajbakhsh and Dr. Azam Shamsi introduces a new approach to sustainability in the business world. Their work is published in The Annals of Operations Research and expands the traditional triple bottom line of people, planet, profit by adding a crucial fourth dimension: policy. The study, titled "Migration to the Quadruple Bottom...
Read the full postNew research sheds new light on how electrification redefined Canadian homes and lives
Faculty of Management
Posted: February 19, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Research
Beginning in 1950, the dramatic surge in electricity sales to Canadian households transformed daily life and household dynamics nationwide. In his recent article entitled "Leisure Jobs: Recreating Family and Social Life in Canadian Electric Utility Marketing, 1920–1970," published in the Business History Review , Dr. David Foord examines how electricity was marketed to communities and...
Read the full postSIF students triumph at 2025 CFA Atlantic Ethics Challenge with teamwork and integrity
Faculty of Management
Posted: February 13, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Students, Student Investment Fund
A testament to the power of teamwork and diligence, a group of Student Investment Fund (SIF) students - Milena Ramiez, Sam Volpe, Nicholas Harvey, Ross Briggs - won first place at the 2025 CFA Society Atlantic Ethics Challenge! The CFA Society Atlantic Ethics Challenge embodies the mission of the CFA Institute by promoting “the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional...
Read the full postStudents pitch innovative ideas and solve problems at 2025 BMO Apex Challenge
Faculty of Management
Posted: January 29, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Students
The University of New Brunswick buzzed with energy, excitement, and the innovative spirit of student entrepreneurs for the 2025 BMO Apex Startup Challenge, held on Jan. 23 and 24. This year's competition, the largest of its kind in Atlantic Canada, brought together 54 competitors from 9 universities and 4 provinces, along with 24 judges and 13 volunteers, all converging in Fredericton to...
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