Alberta School of Business

We're proud to launch the Alberta School of Business' new strategic vision, a reflection of the incredible people who make up our community — students, staff, faculty, alumni, and partners who believe in the power of connection and collaboration: uab.ca/bizvis

Applications are NOW OPEN for the new Part-Time Master of Management Analytics (MMA) program at the University of Alberta! Start your journey with the May 2026 cohort: uab.ca/mma Have questions? Reach out anytime at busgrad@ualberta.ca

Urban development expert Murtaza Haider is joining the Alberta School of Business as the inaugural Radhe Krishna Gupta Executive Chair in Cities and Communities. Supported by a $5-million gift from Rohit Gupta and family, Haider will lead the new Cities Institute, a bold multidisciplinary initiative that brings together top minds to develop integrated solutions for today’s most complex urban challenges. ualberta.ca/en/folio/2025/… @UAlbertaBiz

Asian Heritage Month is a time for us to honour and showcase the diverse Asian cultures that uplift our U of A community and beyond. Throughout May, we’ll be sharing stories, events and voices that celebrate the contributions of Asian faculty, researchers, staff and students who are making a difference in their respective fields. preview.ualberta.ca/en/access-comm…

A break from your smartphone can reboot your mood: Noah Castelo (@UAlbertaBiz ) was the first author on a study that examined what happened when people agreed to block the internet from their smartphones for two weeks. Learn more: npr.org/2025/02/24/nx-…

February is Black History Month—a time to celebrate Black Canadians' achievements, reflect on their histories, and engage in meaningful conversations. All month, the University of Alberta will highlight Black researchers, faculty, staff, and students leading with purpose. ualberta.ca/en/access-comm…

Earlier this year, discussions erupted across the tech world as a prominent startup introduced a product designed to break away from conventional trends. As the conversation continues, Alberta School of Business professor Jennifer Jennings, along with co-authors Vartuhi Tonoyan and Robert Strohmeyer, sheds light on how gender stereotypes in technology influence innovation and market success: bit.ly/3PPW9ou

Assistant professor Valeri Sokolovski at the Alberta School of Business has uncovered a key insight: financial markets are less forgiving to countries (and states) with limited fiscal capacity, increasing their risk of default during crises. Read more here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #Research #COVID19 #FinancialMarkets #PublicDebt

We are excited to be part of a network of post-secondary institutions across Canada that are receiving over $95 million in Lab to Market funding from the Government of Canada. “This advances the goals of supporting our researchers and broadening our impact, which will lead to enhancing our global reach in innovation leadership as identified in Forward With Purpose, the U of A’s strategic plan for research and innovation,” says Darren Fast, associate vice-president of innovation, knowledge mobilization and partnerships. Read more: bit.ly/40wPwOb @NSERC_CRSNG @UAlberta @UofAALES @UAlbertaBiz

Controversy erupted online late last year when Jaguar unveiled a massive rebranding, centred around the launch of a visually-striking concept car that heralds the company's complete shift to EV production. Joanna Li from ASB provides insights on the impact: ualberta.ca/en/business/ne…

From navigating Edmonton’s vibrant culture to wading through Antwerp’s historic sewers (really!), Kris Hoang’s research journey is as dynamic as her successful career: ualberta.ca/en/business/ne… A 2013 alumna, Hoang is now an associate professor of accounting @culverhouseua @UofAlabama and an associate editor at Behavioral Research in Accounting. Learn more in the latest profile of our PhD program's 40th anniversary series!

In this month’s profile from the Business Alumni Association (BAA), Frank Mannarino @EPCOR discusses how data analytics are transforming operations, balancing water conservation with regional growth, and the importance of servant leadership and mentorship: ualberta.ca/en/business/al…

A #UAlberta alumnus has created the first-ever award for Executive MBA students. Here, @SheldonHudson shares his experience in the Executive MBA program — and how his grandfather’s legacy inspires him to give back: ualberta.ca/en/business/al…

In memoriam: Dianne Kipnes, visionary leader and philanthropist News ualberta.ca/en/news/news-r…

This year marks 5 years since the U of A community was affected by the tragic downing of Flight PS752. As a community, we honour those who lost their lives, those whose lives they touched and the inspiring legacy they leave behind. ualberta.ca/en/flight-ps75…

Can a narrow public policy achieve broader results? That’s the question a team of researchers — including @MohamadSoltani_, a business analytics professor at the Alberta School of Business — addressed in a paper recently published in the flagship journal Management Science: bit.ly/3PrmBVb

Happy New Year #UAlberta! We’re looking forward to welcoming students back on campus next week.

The Alberta School of Business joins the U of A community for Winter Closure from Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 to Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. We wish you all well-earned rest, relaxation and joy during this time, and look forward to seeing you again on Jan. 2, 2025! uab.ca

Research by @DrEmilyBlock shows that the advice often given to business scholars is limiting and does not reflect the incredibly varied pathways toward true success: bit.ly/3DsYK52 #UAlberta

@EdifyEdmonton Congratulations to ASB alumna Justine Mageau, '08, for making Edify Edmonton's Top 40 Under 40 list this year! #UAlberta

Justine Mageau came into the legal field thinking she’d fight for French-language rights. Now she’s become a fierce advocate for Indigenous rights to self-government. buff.ly/4hGjy8O #top40yeg #yeg #yeggers #edmonton #edifyedmonton