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Madison Padgett: Thriving in 's School of Business
September 3, 2024
student Madison Padgett knows full well the reason her and her business school colleagues work so hard to attend and compete at business competitions as part of their education.As Madison works towards her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Marketing and a concentration in Communications, her journey at is nothing short of inspiring.Madison chose for her post-secondary education because it stood out as one of the highest-rated business schools in Western Canada. Her dec...
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School of Business Earns Prestigious 10-Year Re-accreditation
August 13, 2024
’s School of Business (SB) has achieved a major milestone, earning a 10-year re-accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The prestigious recognition was awarded to on June 29, 2024, in Miami, Florida and represents the school’s dedication to excellence in business education and its commitment to continuous improvement.Since first receiving accreditation in 2014, the SB has worked tirelessly to enhance its curriculum and programs, ensuring students receive top-n...
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New Associate Dean joins the School of Business
July 31, 2024
After an extensive search, is pleased to welcome Dr. Christine Sjolander as our Associate Dean, Business Administration.Christine comes to with a breadth of experience in post-secondary education, most recently serving as Vice-Chair, Academic at Capilano University for the School of Business. Christine has completed a Doctor of Education from Simon Fraser University as well as a Master's and Bachelor's Degree from Alfred University.As a strong proponent of student-centered teaching and learning, she is looking forward to working with ...
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students advance in finance research challenge
March 13, 2024
A student trio from the () School of Business are on their way to the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute Research Challenge Sub-Regionals. This follows a win at a local level competition hosted by CFA Societies of British Columbia in Vancouver last month. “As a CFA affiliated institution, is honoured to support our students in competitions like the CFA Institute Research Challenge,” said Joe Baker, Dean, School of Business. “We’re excited to see how far our students can go using the skills a...
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students ‘newcomer neighbour’ thrift store program captures design thinking accolades
March 16, 2023
Growing up in Victoria, student Kimberly Cornell remembers spending time at Royal Roads University, hanging out on the university grounds after school waiting for her mom to finish work. Now in post-secondary school herself, she joined forces with fellow students Eric Worman and Nicole Benevides to place second in Royal Roads’ Design Thinking Challenge, a competition that offers teams of undergraduate business students an opportunity to contribute to a real-world challenge. This year’s event tackled the question of how...
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