 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following is an excerpt from an article published in the Globe and Mail on November 4, 2015. By Jennifer Lewington, Globe and Mail. Read More... |
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 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe Beedie School of Business’ Speakers on Campus program this month celebrates one year of successfully connecting business education with real world industry experience. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsAn innovative new partnership between SFU’s bookstore and a class of Beedie School of Business undergraduate students could point to a new direction in the future of university bookstores – as a laboratory for putting business education into action. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsIn 2013 when the SFU JDC West team was named Academic School of the Year, the scenes of euphoria among the victorious students were both heartwarming and inspirational in equal measure. Now a new crowd-funding initiative at the Beedie School of Business is aiming to make such scenes an annual occurrence. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBBA alumni named on BIV’s Forty Under 40Oct 28, 2015Beedie School of Business alumni Manny Padda and Raman Randhawa have been ranked among B.C.’s top entrepreneurs, executives and professionals in the 2015 Business in Vancouver Forty Under 40 awards. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following article was published by the Globe and Mail on October 19 and features comment from Beedie School of Business associate professor Stephanie Bertels. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsIt’s late in the afternoon on a busy day in the office, and hunger pangs are beginning to strike. All too often the only answer is to turn to the usual vending machine options that are salted and high in fat in order to satisfy those cravings. After all, healthy snacking choices are few and far between. 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 NewsFor many students at Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business, the chance to learn from experienced industry professionals is an invaluable opportunity. Such mentorship can often make a significant difference to a fledgling career. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBBA graduate Edwin Hendrawan has a unique claim to fame amongst this year’s crop of SFU graduates: he has been the host of a national television show. 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 NewsSome of Canada’s most respected leaders of extractive resource companies and First Nations communities attended the Beedie School of Business on September 29 to impart leadership insights upon the students of the Executive MBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsTremendous progress has been made in the last few decades in improving relations between Aboriginal peoples and resource development, caused by what can be described as, “A seismic shift in attitudes from both sides.” And though the future is clouded in uncertainty, there is cause for hope that this trend will continue. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsStarting this fall, SFU’s Beedie School of Business and nine other top Canadian universities will begin granting a new and noteworthy Award to some of Canada’s most deserving and internationally minded students. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following article was published by the Globe and Mail on September 18. By Jennifer Lewington. Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business has tapped a veteran dean, international researcher and award-winning teacher as its next leader, effective Jan 1. Ali Dastmalchian says the opportunity to lead a school with Western Canada’s largest business undergraduate program, a fast-growing menu of graduate programs and a focus on entrepreneurship and sustainability proved irresistible. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe next generation of budding entrepreneurs from faculties across Simon Fraser University gathered at Surrey City Hall, all with one goal: to become a member of the 2015 cohort of The Next 36. Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsA new certificate from Simon Fraser University will allow any undergraduate student from faculties across the university to add innovation and entrepreneurship training to their education. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business lecturer Kamal Masri has been awarded the Canadian Cancer Society’s Community Champion Award, in recognition of his remarkable fundraising efforts for the Society. 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 NewsDr. Sarah Lubik, a lecturer in entrepreneurship and innovation at the Beedie School of Business, and co-director of the Tech Entrepreneurship@SFU program, has been announced as Director of Entrepreneurship for SFU. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie leading the way in BC’s NorthwestSep 02, 2015New MBA is geared towards Northwest BC Industries. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsSFU’s Beedie School of Business offers researchers a way to bring their world-changing thinking to practical applications in the global marketplace. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsNew research from Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business reveals that though firms may be tempted to profit from consumer-created modifications to their intellectual property, this is not always advisable – and can in fact backfire. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following article was published in the Huffington Post Canada Business section on August 26. It features research by Beedie School of Business faculty Ian McCarthy, Jan Kietzmann and Leyland Pitt, current PhD student Karen Robson, and former PhD student Kirk Plangger. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsDrone technology that can be used to monitor crops, a medication management device, and an app-enabled pregnancy monitoring device were just some of the innovative interdisciplinary technology ventures showcased at the final class presentation for the 2014/15 Tech Entrepreneurship@SFU cohort. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business lecturers Kathleen Burke and Kamal Masri have been announced as recipients of the 2015 TD Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching Award – the highest teaching honour available at SFU’s Beedie School of Business. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsNew research from Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business reveals that organizations that implement rules governing Confidential Information (CI) can make it difficult for employees to fulfill their roles – resulting in rule breaking or bending. 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 NewsNew broadly skilled breed of entrepreneurs coming out of SFU Surrey campus. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsHumans must fight the inherent animal emotions within them and train themselves to think carefully in order to make successful investments. Capitulating to fear and greed will only result in investments failing, much like the recent crash in the Chinese stock market. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA new book co-edited by Beedie School of Business Professor Gervase Bushe explains the underlying practices that make it possible for leaders to effectively change their organizations – even when faced with issues so complex that no one really knows what the right answers are. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business Executive in Residence Dr. Catherine Aczel Boivie has been elected as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT). Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsCalifornia’s Bay Area houses some indisputably world-class technology companies. Google, Samsung, and LinkedIn, to name only a few, are headquartered in the area. Operating in secrecy on game-changing ideas and products, these companies make Silicon Valley the undeniable global hub of innovation. 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 NewsNew research from Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business reveals that businesses could benefit from unprecedented levels of consumer and employee engagement by turning traditional processes into game-like experiences. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business PhD candidate Karen Robson has received the Rising Star Award from the American Marketing Association (AMA) Consumer Behavior Special Interest Group – one of the largest special interest groups within the AMA. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA new case study by Beedie School of Business PhD candidate Stefanie Beninger and Associate Professor June Francis will enlighten students about the important issues surrounding the appropriation of First Nation’s imagery. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsSixteen Beedie School of Business BBA students were among those celebrating at the Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT) Access Student Career Development Program 2014/15 cohort graduation ceremony. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA new website co-founded by a recent graduate of the BBA program at the Beedie School of Business is helping connect retired professionals with organizations seeking professional expertise. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsPrestigious doctoral scholarship benefits PhD students Stefanie Beninger and Karen RobsonJun 12, 2015As a leading research-focused school, the Beedie School of Business has a renowned PhD program. The program is so strong in fact, that it can currently boast two PhD students who are the recipients of a prestigious doctoral scholarship awarded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsEMBA graduate to blaze new trailsJun 11, 2015The following article was published by SFU News as part of their Convocation special. By Diane Luckow. 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 NewsUndergraduate students at the Beedie School of Business have enjoyed considerable success in case competitions in recent years, with 2015 alone resulting in almost 20 top three finishes at prestigious competitions across the globe so far. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsSFU Co-op secures international roles for BBA duoJun 09, 2015Bachelor of business administration graduates Luming Zhao and Xiwen Zheng have more reason to sing the praises of SFU Co-operative Education than most students. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsVancouver Sun: Aboriginal-focused MBA links western business ideas with First Nations perspectivesJun 08, 2015The following article was published by the Vancouver Sun on June 5. By Tracey Sherlock. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business PhD student Bryan Gallagher has been selected as one of five winners of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) 2015 Storytellers contest. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsEntrepreneurs whose business ventures are designed to positively transform society will get a financial boost at Simon Fraser University, thanks to a new partnership between the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and SFU’s RADIUS Ventures. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA gift of $1 million from Scotiabank will help prepare students at Simon Fraser University to positively transform the world through social innovation. Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsGlobe and Mail: Beedie initiatives to lift next generation of First Nation entrepreneursJun 01, 2015The following article was published by the Globe and Mail on May 29. Read More... |