 | Beedie School of Business NewsSFU Business undergrads garner Final Four status at Hong Kong’s Citi International Case CompetitionNov 09, 2010November 9, 2010 A team of undergraduate students from SFU Business made it to the Final Four at one of the world’s most prestigious international business case competitions held in Hong Kong recently. The Citi International Case Competition 2010 which took place last week saw 19 outstanding teams from top business schools around the world compete in a divisional playoff format. The SFU Business students participating were Frederick Bantados, Sahar Sharafzadeh, Awin Ye, and Jojo […] Read More... |
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 | EQUISThis article analyses how the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance can be implemented in post-crisis Asia where different cultural, legal and philosophical approaches to corporate governance and economic development result in different outcomes as compared with Western corporate models. In particular, the article addresses the effects of ownership concentration on shareholder rights such as voting rights , the role of relationship-based commercial activity particularly between banks and corporations and the effect of culture on disclosure, […] Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following article was published by the Globe and Mail on December 16, 2016. By Andrey Pavlov. The B.C. government announced Thursday their new program designed to help address the housing affordability crisis that has spread across many parts of our province. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie hosts event on 3D printingDec 16, 20163D printing arrived in the public consciousness in a blaze of media attention around 2012, with stories focusing on sensational aspects, such as the perceived danger of 3D printed guns or the opportunity to print your own Stradivarius violin. A Financial Times article from the time claimed it would be “bigger than the internet”, and President Obama even referred to 3D printing in his 2013 State of the Union Address, saying it had “the potential […] Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business PhD student Simon Pek has recently returned from the Council of Europe’s World Forum for Democracy, where work done by Democracy in Practice, the non-profit organization he co-founded, earned them a place as one of three finalists in the Democracy Innovation Award. Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsBritish Columbia’s newest independent senator is Yuen Pau Woo, a senior resident fellow at the Jack Austin Centre for Asia Pacific Business Studies at SFU. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment this fall. Woo has more than 25 years of experience in strategy and policy for business, government and not-for-profit organizations. He is widely recognized as a leading thinker on Asian economic issues and Canada-Asia relations, and is a recipient of the Queen’s Diamond […] Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsTaylor Ward’s student experience has been tailor-made for success. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsSimon Fraser University has opened the Charles Chang Innovation Centre, a new graduate student residence and innovation facility in downtown Vancouver. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following article was published in the Georgia Straight on August 17. By Charlie Smith. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsVancouver is home to some global-leading organizations in thriving industries: visual effects, performance apparel, and information and communications technology to name but a few. Yet perhaps somewhat surprisingly, given the prominence of the great outdoors in Vancouver’s identity, one industry in which the city is a true global leader is gaming. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsHQ Vancouver: How BC attracts global tech companiesMay 20, 2016Vancouver is home to an undeniably world-class, and growing tech industry. Industry giants such as Microsoft and Amazon have recently set up home here, and the list of homegrown global organizations that have chosen to remain within BC is impressive. Yet, like most industries, Vancouver still falls short of its potential in housing the headquarters of tech organizations. So what can be done to improve this record? Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsVancouver entrepreneur Andrew Harries appointed to newly created position. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business undergraduate students continued their impressive form at global case competitions in 2016, earning the gold medal at the prestigious APEX Business-IT Global Case Challenge, one of the world’s premier management information systems case competitions. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsZabeen Hirji, Beedie School of Business alumna and Chief Human Resources Officer at the Royal Bank of Canada, has received the Professional Achievement honour at the 2016 SFU Outstanding Alumni Awards. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsMedia Advisory: Experts examine role of investors in building sustainable capital marketsFeb 23, 2016A panel of ESG (economic, social and governance) experts will discuss how capital is allocated and invested in global, regional and national economies at a special learning and networking event on Thursday, February 25 at 6 p.m. at Simon Fraser University’s Segal Graduate School of Business. Experts from the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the Capital Stewardship Program (SEIU), bcIMC (British Columbia Investment Management Corporation) and SHARE (Shareholders Association for Research & Education) […] Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA commitment to innovation and green technologies, and a shift away from the inefficient economic model that relies on cheap labour for manufacturing will play fundamental roles in the future of China’s economy. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe prospect of a financial institution being unable to determine whether or not a customer is eligible for a loan is an alien one to Canadian residents. In western society, the population has become used to loans being approved within minutes, often without even speaking to someone face to face. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsHands-on learning is increasingly a staple of business school education, with students expected to apply theory from the classroom to real-world situations. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThree alumni of SFU’s Beedie School of Business have been appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the position of parliamentary secretaries. Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsHQ Vancouver: A Hub for Global Business ServicesNov 30, 2015Vancouver is currently punching far below its weight in terms of the number of number of globally recognized businesses with head offices in the city. However, rather than viewing this as a negative, this in fact represents a massive opportunity for the city. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThanks to popular websites such as Kickstarter, crowdfunding – the process of raising money to fund a project or business venture through many donors using an online platform – has permeated the public’s consciousness. Yet in China, the process of crowdfunding has a different look – one that relies on face-to-face contact. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business alumni Terry Beech and Pamela Goldsmith-Jones have been elected in B.C. ridings Burnaby North-Seymour, and West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country respectively. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsTwo sustainability-related initiatives with their roots in the Beedie School of Business have been named among Canada’s top 15 sustainability projects for 2016. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsSimon Fraser University has appointed Professor Ali Dastmalchian as dean of the Beedie School of Business, effective January 1, 2016. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsParticipating in the Beedie Endowment Asset Management fund (BEAM) is paying dividends for the students’ careers. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsUser innovation is a potential creative goldmine for organizations – but there are many potential hurdles that must be overcome in order for a firm to strategically take advantage of these opportunities. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsIntroduced in May 2013 by China’s President Xi Jinping, the “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR) initiative is an ambitious economic strategy focusing on connectivity and cooperation among countries primarily in Eurasia and involving over 60 countries. But for it to gain greater traction China will need influential supporters. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsHow can cross-sector partners in developing countries come together to find new solutions to complex issues related to extractive activity, sustainable development, wellbeing, and poverty reduction? Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business MBA students turned their attention to sustainability-related topics last weekend, as they hosted and competed in the 2nd annual SFU Net Impact Sustainability Case Competition. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe rapid emergence of gamification as a viable business tool has seen some astounding successes in recent years – including innovative marketing campaigns for hip-hop moguls, airline frequent flyer programs, and sticker albums for global sporting events. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business undergraduate student Lauren Watkins’ student experience has taken her to many exciting places – including internships at home with the Vancouver Canucks and further afield in China – and she now intends to leverage her latest achievement to solve a pressing social issue. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsCentre for Corporate Governance and Risk Management: Investment in a low carbon economyFeb 27, 2015Building a carbon neutral world is a necessity, but will require compromise, hard work, innovation, and foresight from the global business community – and at present not enough is being done to mitigate the effects of climate change, particularly within the investment sector. Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsTaylor Ward’s innovative energy concept has set a winning pace. Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsStudent’s concept of insoles that would store electricity when we walk snares berth in international design competition. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie hosts fifth annual Innovation ConferenceJan 23, 2015A firm’s technological capabilities can moderate the negative relationship between host country and foreign entry and expansion in the face of technological disasters – and by patenting their technology a firm can help further mitigate the effects of these disasters. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsConsumers misled about cause of obesity: studyJan 13, 2015New research from Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business indicates that food and drink manufacturers are contributing to the world’s growing obesity crisis through deceptive and confusing marketing. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie alumna wins Global Startup Battle competitionDec 17, 2014Beedie School of Business alumna and co-founder of ConceptKicker, Shan Shan Fu, triumphed over 250 cities, 83 countries, and more than 25,000 entrepreneurs to take first place at the world’s largest business startup competition, Global Startup Battle. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsSuccessful companies must empower employees to be responsible for their own decisions – and the potential for saving money by eliminating micromanagement will more than compensate for any potential employee errors. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsNew research from Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business indicates that organizations could benefit by encouraging employees to talk about their religion in the workplace. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie hosts TYE Vancouver and SurreyNov 04, 2014The Beedie School of Business and Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus partnered with TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) to host the launch of the 2014-2015 TYE Surrey and Vancouver programs. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsAt family-run concrete solutions provider Kryton International, there can be no accusations of nepotism. Despite having succeeded her father as CEO, Kari Yuers was once fired from the company by the same man – and indeed, would years later make her own mother one of the first people she herself would fire as CEO. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe global energy sector is a constantly evolving, fast-paced industry, and British Columbia has the potential to leverage some profitable relationships if it capitalizes on its resources. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsHealth care in Canada is changing rapidly, requiring businesses to be more efficient, effective, and agile, and if you aren’t you are yesterday’s news. This was one of the many observations President and CEO of LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services, Sue Paish, shared during the fall 2014 series of CKNW 980’s “The Chief Executives”. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe global business world is in a constant state of flux, and in order to stay relevant successful business people must constantly educate themselves. This was just one of the many insightful business tips delivered by John Montalbano, CEO of RBC Global Asset Management, in the first of the fall 2014 series of CKNW 980’s “The Chief Executives”. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsNew Dean welcomes Beedie graduate studentsSep 02, 2014As the first day of the new academic year heralds the start of a journey for students beginning their programs, this year also marks a landmark for the Beedie School of Business, as it finds itself under the tutelage of a new Dean. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsRemembering Alan Rugman, 1945-2014Jul 31, 2014It is with great sadness that we announce that Professor Alan Rugman passed away on the morning of July 8, 2014, after a brief battle with cancer. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe 21st century is going to see an unprecedented pace of growth in Asian countries, resulting in some 1.7 billion new middle class consumers being created in Asia alone. And while many organizations are unprepared for the change that is coming, B.C. is well positioned to play a significant role in the “Asian century”. Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsAIB 2014 Annual Meeting: How do MNEs overcome distrust and build legitimacy in host countries?Jun 24, 2014Foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly that from emerging markets such as China, has rocketed in recent years. Almost ten years ago Chinese outward investment was negligible, yet last year over $100 billion was invested. Yet with much distrust existing in the countries that are the beneficiaries of the investment, MNEs are increasingly looking to take action in order to get stakeholders onside. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsRADIUS, the Beedie School of Business’ social venture lab and venture incubator, has launched two new venture accelerator programs aimed at nurturing early stage social initiatives and providing social entrepreneurs with the tools required to bring their ventures to market. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe Beedie School of Business is honoured to host the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (AIB). Read More... |