Asper School of Business News Archive

January 28, 2022 — 
Asper alumnus Sinan Leylek [BComm(Hons)/14] is the President & CEO of Spark Rentals Inc., Canada’s first ice bike company that rents bikes designed to ride on frozen water.

January 24, 2022 — 
James W. Burns Leadership Institute’s marquee initiative, the President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP), is now welcoming applications for its 2022 cohort.

January 21, 2022 — 
Asper faculty recognized for excellence in research, teaching and engagement

January 12, 2022 — 
From January 14 to 16, the I.H. Asper School of Business will be hosting a virtual iteration of the 17th annual JDC West competition.

January 6, 2022 — 
The Stu Clark Graduate School at the Asper School of Business is excited to launch three new co-op programs for professional graduate students, building on the success of Asper’s award-winning Bachelor of Commerce Co-op Program. Starting this summer, the first cohort of students from the Master of Business Administration (MBA) will start their work placements, followed by the Master of Finance students in fall 2022 and the Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics students during the summer of 2023.

January 3, 2022 — 
Now more than ever organizations need strong, capable leaders. We have faced pervasive uncertainty throughout the pandemic and while 2022 brings renewed opportunities, it is sure to bring continued transformative change. At the James W. Burns Executive Education Centre we asked ourselves, how can leaders ensure they are prepared to step into the new year and lead with confidence? By focusing on crucial leadership skills, we can ensure we are ready to take every challenge with newfound resilience that brings about innovative and creative ways of leading in times of immense change.

December 8, 2021 — 
The Asper School of Business mixed undergraduate and graduate team placed 3rd at the Creative Shock case competition hosted by ISM University of Management and Economics in Lithuania.

December 7, 2021 — 
The Associates of the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba have announced that Indra Nooyi, one of the world’s most admired and influential business leaders, will be the recipient of the 2022 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA).

December 6, 2021 — 
Support local businesses this holiday season.

November 26, 2021 — 
The Asper School of Business students have recently taken the experiential opportunity to a new level by not only developing their skills but also excelling in the process by winning prestigious national case competitions.