 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following article was published in Business in Vancouver on April 7, 2015. By Patrick Blennerhassett. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsContrary to popular belief, venture capital investment isn’t the Holy Grail in startups. Just ask Greg Malpass, co-founder and CEO of Traction on Demand. In less than a decade, he has built a leading cloud consulting and software development company – without taking one penny of external investment. Read More... |
 | UncategorizedBeedie School of Business Associate Professor Jing Li has been awarded a new Canada Research Chair in Global Investment Strategy. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following article about research by Beedie School of Business assistant professor Brent McFerran was published by Business Insider on April 10, 2015. By Erin Brodwin, Business Insider. Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business and Faculty of Environment (FENV) students at Simon Fraser University will address globally gripping challenges when they unveil a package of proposals for the United Nations (UN) on Monday, April 13. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie undergraduate Nick Heng lands gold at MMICCApr 08, 2015Beedie School of Business undergraduate student Nick Heng took home the gold medal at the prestigious McGill Management International Case Competition (MMICC), a world-class undergraduate competition with a focus on globalization, innovation and multidisciplinary thinking. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following is an excerpt from the full article published in the Globe and Mail on April 8, 2014. By Jennifer Lewington, Globe and Mail. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsMSc in Finance students from Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business have brought home gold at the prestigious ENGAGE International Investment Education Symposium, the world’s largest student investment conference. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business PhD student Bryan Gallagher has been selected as a Top 25 Finalist in the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Storyteller 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 NewsA team of five Simon Fraser University students has netted the title of Enactus Canada’s Financial Education Challenge Western Canada regional champion – the fourth consecutive year a team from Enactus SFU has taken home the title. Read More... |
 | UncategorizedBC Business: SFU’s new MBA in aboriginal businessMar 30, 2015The following article was published by BC Business on March 30, 2015. By Jessica Barrett. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsSFU alumni garner 2015 Top 30 Under 30 awardsMar 27, 2015There’s an amazing story of discovery and community engagement behind why five Simon Fraser University alumni are among the 2015 recipients of B.C. Business Magazine’s Top 30 under 30 awards. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA research paper by Beedie School of Business PhD student Simon Pek has received the Best Doctoral Student Paper Award at the 56th annual Western Academy of Management Conference. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business undergraduate student Jessica Gutierrez has been honoured with the 2014 Dean’s Student Service Award for her exceptional contribution to the Beedie community through extra-curricular participation in student initiatives. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsWestern Canada’s most sustainability-conscious MBA students will return to the Beedie School of Business in April to compete in the second annual SFU Net Impact Sustainability Case Competition. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following article about a new report prepared for B.C.’s Financial Institutions Commission by Beedie School of Business PhD student Mingxin Li was published by CBC News on March 11, 2015. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business undergraduate students Alex Mason and Mthabisi Mhlanga will take to the international stage to represent Canada in the KPMG International Case Competition. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business undergraduate students Alvin Li, Steven Li, and Alexander Golikov fought off strong competition from a field consisting largely of Masters- and PhD-level students to net first place at the prestigious PRMIA Risk Management Challenge. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA team of Beedie School of Business students saw off stiff competition from top business schools from across the globe to take home the gold medal in the Venture Capital Competition at the seventh annual Pacific Venture Capital Conference and Competition. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsSFU’s Beedie School of Business partners with Canadian Association of Management ConsultantsMar 10, 2015MBA students at Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business can now fast track their way to a career in management consultancy thanks to a new partnership with the Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada). Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsStudents from across Simon Fraser University will step under the spotlight to demonstrate their talents as entrepreneurs and innovators at the fifth annual Opportunity Fest. 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 NewsTwo undergraduate students from the Beedie School of Business will compete for the chance to represent Canada after emerging victorious at the KPMG Vancouver Ace the Case Competition. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBC Business: Why Ryan and Cindy Beedie give backFeb 25, 2015The following article was published by BC Business on February 24, 2015. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA trio of Beedie School of Business alumni and students were honoured for their achievements in business at the 14th annual BASS Banquet. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsAs one of two SFU students selected for this year’s prestigious Next 36 program, Mechatronic Systems Engineering student Gursher Sidhu is fulfilling a lifelong ambition to pursue a career in entrepreneurship – with a little help from the mentoring initiatives available at SFU. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsTaylor Ward’s innovative energy concept has set a winning pace. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA new student venture that allows users to remotely control fragrances in their home has earned Beedie School of Business undergraduate Kevin Cruz the title of Enactus 2015 Student Entrepreneur Provincial Champion for British Columbia. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsSFU students shine in ‘CEO for a Day’ competitionFeb 12, 2015Simon Fraser University undergraduate student Ryan Smith will spend Thursday, February 19 walking in a CEO’s shoes. He surpassed competitors from five local universities to secure a spot at the helm of Goldcorp alongside CEO and President Chuck Jeannes in B.C.’s inaugural CEO for a Day competition. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsSimon Fraser University undergraduate students Gursher Sidhu and Lauren Watkins have been named to the 2015 cohort of The Next 36, a national initiative aimed at transforming Canada’s most promising post-secondary students into leading entrepreneurs. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following article about research by Beedie School of Business assistant professor Brent McFerran was published in the Globe and Mail on January 26, 2015. 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 NewsA team of MBA students from the Beedie School of Business showcased their knowledge of sustainability at the 2015 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, earning the silver medal at the Business for a Better World case 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 NewsBeedie BBAs continue run of success at JDC WestJan 22, 2015Undergraduate students at the Beedie School of Business continued their recent run of success at the prestigious JDC West case competition, earning two gold medals and a total of three podium places in individual categories. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThree teams of undergraduate students from the Beedie School of Business have earned podium places at the prestigious Inter Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC), Canada’s oldest and longest running business case competition. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA new certificate program from Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business will teach scientists and engineers the skills necessary to make their inventions a commercial success. 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 NewsThe following article was published in the Globe and Mail on January 9, 2015. By Jennifer Lewington. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following article was published in Business in Vancouver’s Sounding Board December edition. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThree teams of undergraduate students from the Beedie School of Business have netted top twenty finishes in the Montréal Exchange Options Trading Simulation competition. Beedie undergraduate student Mitchell Wong triumphed over almost 1,500 entrants to bag the silver medal in the competition, netting $5,000 in prize money for his efforts. Two other teams from Simon Fraser University also placed in the top 20, with Xiaomeng Liu and Yingliang Sun placing 16th, and the team of […] Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA team of MBA students from the Beedie School of Business has progressed to the final round of the prestigious Business for a Better World Case Competition, where they will take the stage at the 2015 World Economic Forum. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsGlobe and Mail: Christmas cheer has a place at the office – but not at the expense of other religionsDec 18, 2014The following article was published in the Globe and Mail on December 18, 2014. 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 NewsRADIUS, the Beedie School of Business’ social venture lab and incubator, has partnered with the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing on a new national investment fund for ventures committed to tackling social and environmental challenges. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsSFU’s new interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship and Innovation course showcases health startup ideasDec 12, 2014A non-invasive home blood-testing device, an online counseling service, and a “big-brother” style service for grandparents and young children were some of the health-related startup ideas showcased by undergraduate students from faculties across Simon Fraser University. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsDarrell Burnham, Beedie School of Business alumnus and executive director of Coast Mental Health, has been announced as the winner of the Service to the Community Award in Simon Fraser University’s 2014 Outstanding Alumni Awards. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBusiness in Vancouver Top 40 Under 40: Sarah LubikDec 09, 2014The following article was published in Business in Vancouver on December 9, 2014, and profiles BIV Top 40 Under 40 Award winner and Beedie School of Business lecturer in entrepreneurship and innovation Sarah Lubik. Read More... |