Ideas with Impact
UNB Faculty of Management

Students pitch innovative ideas and solve problems at 2025 BMO Apex Challenge

Faculty of Management

Posted: Jan 29, 2025

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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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...

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From 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...

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Forging 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...

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Market 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...

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New 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...

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McCain 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...

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A 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...

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The 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...

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One good thing leads to many – at UNB and beyond

Faculty of Management

Posted: Aug 29, 2024

Category: Students , Alumni



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...

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