University of Alberta School of Business

09/01/2026

There’s a lot happening at the Alberta School of Business this month! 👀💚

Swipe through to see what’s coming up and make sure you don’t miss out on all the fun! Registration links can be found in our Stories and Story Highlights.

09/01/2026

🍎 Welcome back to a new year at the Alberta School of Business! Here are some of the orientation events happening around campus this week:

🥞 Pancake breakfast: Sept. 1 - 4, Celebration Plaza
📘 U of A Clubs Fair: Sept. 1 - 3, WOW Village, Main Quad
🍿 Free movie night: Sept. 1, Horowitz Theatre
🎤 Comedy night: Sept. 2, Dinwoodie Lounge
📣 Public speaking series: Sept. 3, BUS 4-06
☕ Sip & Swag: Sept. 3 and 4, Carruthers Student Commons
🏈 Golden Bears football Home Opener: Sept. 4, Foote Field

08/12/2026

PhD Spotlight: Masoum Talebi is shaking up how we think about healthcare systems and asking the question: What if they could work a whole lot better?

As a doctoral student in Operations and Information Systems at the Alberta School of Business, Talebi uses optimization and systems-thinking to improve emergency care delivery. Her research explores topics such as ambulance routing, patient flow and nurse-initiated standing orders, with the goal of reducing emergency department congestion and supporting better decisions for both patients and healthcare providers.

Learn more about Masoum and her research: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/business/programs/phd/program-overview/phd-candidate-spotlights/2026/business-phd-spotlight-masoum-talebi

08/04/2026

💡 What does experiential learning look like during an MBA?

For Mahtab Khosravi (centre left) and her teammates Nimra, Omar and Andrew, it meant nearly 10 weeks of preparation, seven to eight hours of practice each week and an intensive seven-day competition in Montréal.

Earlier this year, the team represented the Alberta School of Business at the John Molson MBA International Case Competition — recognized as the largest competition of its kind. The experience challenged them to analyze complex business problems, develop strategies across industries and present their recommendations under pressure alongside MBA students from around the world.

“As an international student, I learned so much about different industries and their strategies. It was stressful and very challenging, but I don’t think my MBA experience would feel complete without it.

“We didn’t win the competition, but the experience and commitment were invaluable. I was very lucky to work with such amazing teammates, and our mentor, Jim Seethram, dedicated so much time to supporting us. That made a huge difference in our learning and growth.”

Case competitions are one of the many ways ASB master’s students can apply what they learn in the classroom, strengthen their teamwork and strategic thinking, and gain experience tackling real-world business challenges.

Learn more about our MBA program: uab.ca/mba

07/29/2026

From discovering a passion for teaching to researching ways to improve retirement decision-making, Mehrnaz Behrooz's PhD journey has been driven by curiosity, resilience and a desire to make a meaningful difference.

Focusing her research on public service operations, her work explored retirement decision-making, helping people better navigate both financial and non-financial factors so they can plan with greater confidence and enjoy life after their careers.

"I have always wanted my research to have a tangible impact on community well-being, rather than just building complex models for academic applause," says Behrooz.

Now, after graduating this past spring, Mehrnaz is bringing that same passion for public service to the City of Edmonton, where she has joined the strategy team and will use data-driven insights to optimize strategic operations and create meaningful, real-world improvements for our city and community.

Congratulations, Mehrnaz, we can't wait to see the impact you'll continue to make in your new role with the City of Edmonton and beyond.

07/28/2026

For nearly six decades, the Alberta School of Business has met one of the highest global standards in business education.

Today, we're proud to share that our AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation has been renewed for another five years, continuing our distinction as Canada's longest continually accredited business school.

AACSB accreditation represents one of the highest standards in business education worldwide. Its renewal recognizes our continued commitment to exceptional teaching, impactful research, meaningful community engagement and student success.

While accreditation is an important milestone, it's also a reminder that excellence is never finished. Every day our faculty, staff, students, alumni and partners continue to challenge ideas, create knowledge and prepare future business leaders who make a difference.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this achievement possible. Together, we continue to uplift each other, and business education.

07/22/2026

We're so thrilled to share that the following Alberta School of Business recipients are among the 53 U of A researchers who are receiving nearly $8 million through SSHRC’s Partnership Development, Partnership Engage, Insight and Insight Development grant programs.

Michael Lounsbury, Valeri Sokolovski, Mark Huson, Jungsik Hyun, Adelina Barbalau, Paul Messinger, Sidarth Moktan, Sarah Moore, Bryan Spencer, Yanhao Wang, Ke Wang, Longzhou Wang and Yang Yi: congratulations on all your hard work and we are proud of your ongoing commitment to driving social and and cultural change.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4yzspl5

07/08/2026

PhD Spotlight: Accounting doctoral candidate Kieran Taylor-Neu shares how his research explores the role of professional norms and ethics in accounting, examining how organizations use corporate disclosures to signal expertise, legitimacy and compliance within Canadian capital markets.

Using both computational text analysis and close examination of corporate documents, Kieran's work sheds light on how governance practices and organizational communications evolve over time.

Read more about Kieran's research at ASB, his academic journey and what inspires his work: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/business/programs/phd/program-overview/phd-candidate-spotlights/2026/business-phd-spotlight-kieran-taylor-neu

07/07/2026

As a dual-degree graduate with international experience across marketing, partnerships and business development, Floriane Durand has led product launches and growth initiatives across Europe and Asia. With an MBA/MSc from the Alberta School of Business and EDHEC business school in France, respectively, she currently serves as Vietnam Country Lead for the French pharmaceutical company UPSA.

In this month's BAA profile, Floriane describes her one year at ASB in Edmonton as a transformative experience that shaped her global outlook and strengthened her collaborative leadership style. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gmeice

06/29/2026