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First Nations Business Development Association and SFU Beedie Executive Education sign new agreement

Oct 17, 2023

The First Nations Business Development Association (FNBDA) and SFU’s Beedie School of Business, Executive Education have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore ways to expand economic reconciliation between First Nations, the educational system, and business interests that advance our collective society. The MOU is the first step in establishing a collaboration between FNBDA and Executive Education to develop and deliver educational opportunities through a comprehensive micro-credential program. This programming will address the rapidly […]

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2023 TD Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching Award winners announced

Oct 13, 2023

Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 TD Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching Awards. One of the most prestigious teaching honours at SFU, the award recognizes exceptional educators who have displayed an outstanding commitment to teaching and showcased excellence in teaching activities. Every year, students, faculty, and alumni at SFU Beedie nominate their preferred instructors from both undergraduate and graduate programs, recognizing their exceptional teaching and the […]

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SFU takes top spot in Maclean’s 2024 university rankings

Oct 12, 2023

Simon Fraser University hit a prestigious milestone as it was named the top comprehensive university in Canada for the 15th time over the past 16 years. The university retained the top spot as the 2024 Maclean’s University Rankings were released on Thursday. The annual rankings gave top marks to SFU for its student services and awards, library resources (expenses and acquisitions) and operating budget, while also placing in the top three for student/faculty ratio, faculty awards, social […]

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MOT MBA alumnus pioneers digital health leadership in Canada

Sep 28, 2023

Rachel Barker, a leader in digital health, began her Management of Technology (MOT) MBA program journey at SFU Beedie with a wealth of experience spanning 15 years. Her passion for the digital health community and desire to build upon her expertise led her to the program. Barker has worked in a diverse range of digital health leadership roles including project and program management, change management, and strategy. Not wanting to step away from her career, the traditional […]

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BBA alumnus expands marketing horizons with global perspective

Sep 28, 2023

Embarking on her academic journey in the fall of 2017, Naomi Crich recounts her transformation from a wide-eyed first-year student to a well-rounded marketing alumnus graduating this October. From participating in SFU Beedie LAUNCH to being a member of Beedie Protégé, SFU JDC West, LAUNCH leader, and exchange student, Crich has taken her SFU Beedie experience to the fullest—culminating in an internship at Adidas’s global HQ in Germany and living abroad for a year. “I […]

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SFU MOT MBA students help Harbour Air’s ePlane project take flight

Aug 31, 2023

A team from SFU Beedie’s Management of Technology (MOT) MBA program is playing a pivotal role in developing the world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft by recently completing an industry consulting project with Harbour Air Seaplanes. Starting in early May 2023, the students delved into the business case for ePlanes to analyze the potential market, regulatory environment, and strategic directives necessary for the ePlane project to realize the HAAS (Harbour Air Aerospace Services) electrification vision. […]

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Fostering student engagement at the 2023 PEAK and ELITE case competitions

Aug 15, 2023

In a show of talent, dedication, and hard work, the annual PEAK and ELITE case competitions took place this summer at SFU Beedie. The events showcased 130 participants who gathered at SFU’s Vancouver campus to compete in the challenges. Both competitions are organized by SFU Beedie’s Student Engagement and Development Office (SEDO) and challenge students with real world business problems that they must solve within a limited time and present an opportunity to learn and […]

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Trailblazing researcher Jeong-Bon Kim honoured with 2023 SFU Distinguished Professor Award

Jul 27, 2023

We are delighted to announce that Jeong-Bon Kim, one of the newest faculty members at SFU’s Beedie School of Business, has been named a recipient of the 2023 SFU Distinguished Professor award. This accolade stands as a testament to Kim’s exceptional contributions to the field of accounting and finance and his unwavering dedication to academic excellence. The SFU Distinguished Professor award, jointly initiated by SFU’s Vice-President, Academic and Provost, and the Vice-President, Research and International, […]

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Celebrating innovation: SFU Beedie’s Andrew Harries inducted into BC Tech Innovators Hall of Fame

Jul 19, 2023

SFU’s Beedie School of Business is proud to announce that faculty member Andrew Harries has been inducted into the 2023 BC Tech Innovators Hall of Fame. This honour comes as BC Tech celebrates its 30th anniversary, and the Innovators Hall of Fame is a joint initiative with the Government of British Columbia to recognize outstanding leaders in the tech industry who have left a lasting impact on the province. Andrew Harries has a remarkable track […]

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Six exciting faculty members join the ranks at SFU Beedie

Jul 13, 2023

SFU’s Beedie School of Business is thrilled to announce the addition of six exceptional faculty members to its world-class teaching and research team. The diverse backgrounds of our new faculty members span various fields, such as finance, management and organization studies, strategy and more. With their extensive research and teaching expertise, these educators and researchers bring a dynamic range of knowledge that will enrich the academic community at SFU Beedie. We extend a warm welcome […]

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