Asper School of Business News Archive

July 26, 2024 — 
Jacinda Flores was a co-op student with a plan: pursue co-op, make a connection and do her best to show an organization like Wawanesa why she would make an incredible permanent employee, all while striving to make a positive impact in the workplace and the world. Co-op was always part of Flores’ plan, and one thing she has learned on this journey is that the benefits of co-operative education and experiential learning at the Asper School of Business reach students and employers alike.

July 22, 2024 — 
On an island less than half the size of Prince Edward Island (and former home to the dodo bird, no less), an engineer, a financial risk associate and 17 of their peers plant saplings at the Mondrain Nature Reserve, a unique way to earn credit in pursuit of their MBAs at the Asper School of Business. From April 22 to 26, 19 Asper MBA candidates travelled to the Republic of Mauritius, an island nation about 2,000 km off the coast of Madagascar, for the annual MBA study tour.

July 19, 2024 — 
Departed CEO made $603K, only worked 4 months for Manitoba Shared Health last year

July 15, 2024 — 
In 2023, over 100 Asper School of Business students participated in the international exchange program. Spanning continents, disciplines and universities, these are just a few snapshots of the Asper School of Business exchange experience.

July 10, 2024 — 
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International has officially announced the University of Manitoba’s and Asper School of Business’ continued accreditation.

July 10, 2024 — 
Hybrid remote work schedules here to stay for Downtown Winnipeg

July 9, 2024 — 
The business world doesn’t follow a syllabus. Assignments change with client needs, and a consultant’s success is measured not by a grade, but by their ability to uncover, understand and respond to those needs. Students learn this firsthand in the Asper School of Business’ unique experiential learning course, IDM 4050: Applied Business Consulting. While students are supported by their classroom learning—a thorough study of business theory and practice in their BComm—IDM 4050 challenges them to think about how they will use this knowledge to manage client relationships consult real businesses and not-for-profits.

July 3, 2024 — 
City bylaw change first stop on Pedal Pub route to onboard liquor licence

July 3, 2024 — 
Ranging from comparative studies of Canada’s and Ukraine’s access to sustainable aviation fuel and regulatory developments in transportation, to the promise of airships in supply chain and transportation, three Asper faculty members presented six papers at the annual Canadian Transport Research Forum (CTRF) this May. Professor and Director of the UM Transport Institute Barry Prentice also won the annual Bison Transport Debate.

June 28, 2024 — 
The Asper School of Business has appointed two new associate deans. Nathan Greidanus is the new Associate Dean of Professional Graduate Programs and Executive Education, and Wenxi Pu is the new Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning. Greidanus and Pu will assume these roles officially on July 1, 2024.