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Conrad Scotchburn BComm'26 is a Sobey School success story. His food affordability app Blyyss is taking off, and he will be building onto that success as he begins his Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree. Ambition and opportunity thrive in our community.

https://www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion/from-saudi-arabia-to-halifax-this-recent-graduate-is-using-technology-to-tackle-food-insecurity/


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Photo credit: Clothesline Media Inc. on behalf of the Frank H. Sobey Awards.

Have you ever dreamt of founding a Canadian chamber of commerce in China? Of starting a bank in Mongolia? Or of joining the diplomatic corps and advising on trade from Thailand? (All true alumni stories!)
Sobey School of Business has a customizable BComm program featuring a Global Business major that can set you on your path!
Learn more: https://www.smu.ca/bcomm

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We recently welcomed RBC and CIBC to campus to speak with students about career opportunities in the banking industry. Panels of professionals from each institution, including some Sobey alumni, offered advice and answered questions. Our students graduate with the skills, insight, experience and network to help them succeed, and they are aware of the many paths available to them.

If you're ready to start your career path, explore our Bachelor of Commerce or Masters programs - MBA, Business Analytics, Finance, Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Applied Economics. What is your goal? Let us help!

http://www.smu.ca/sobey
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You never know where your BComm will lead, nor where inspiration will come from. Angela Rafuse BComm'16 shares the experiences that led her to create a nonprofit organization to rehome pets whose owners have a terminal illness.
https://news.smu.ca/news/2026/6/10/love-loss-and-legacy-the-saint-marys-alumna-behind-my-grandfathers-cat
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Love, loss and legacy: The Saint Mary’s alumna behind My Grandfather’s Cat | SMU News and Events When Angela Rafuse BComm’16 first stepped onto Saint Mary’s University’s campus, she immediately felt at home. “I grew up on the South Shore. I’m very proud to be from Chester,” she said. “I loved that everything was in one city block. For a small-town girl who hadn’t spent much time...

FINAL REMINDER! The Atlantic Research Group on Economics of Immigration, Aging and Diversity presents Beatrice Baribeau, Assistant Chief Statistician of the Strategic Data Management, Methods and Analysis Field at Statistics Canada (StatsCan).

👉 June 15, 11-12:30. 👈

Who should attend?

Students, alumni and those interested in studying Economics are invited to attend this virtual session.

Learn about the work of StatsCan, what Research Data Centres (RDCs) are, how to leverage administrative data resources for your work, and what career opportunities make Statistics Canada an employer of choice.

This is a virtual event. Register by emailing [email protected]. Those registered will receive a link to the session.

Work. Learn. Get paid. Get credit. Introducing Co-op for Credit!

“A business degree should prepare students not just for their first job, but for a lifetime of leadership, adaptability and meaningful work,” said Sobey School Associate Dean, Undergraduate and Professional Graduate Programs Dr Vurain Tabvuma.
Students will be able to complete up to three work terms for credit, earning up to nine credits that count toward their degree’s elective requirements.
https://news.smu.ca/news/2026/5/15/work-that-counts-literally
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Do you aspire to a career in Sports Business? 2026 grad Matthew Lloyd shares his experience and aspirations as one of the first graduates of the Sports Business Certificate.

"Marketing and sports business go hand-in-hand, as sports marketing is a key part of the industry... You don’t have to be planning a career in sports to benefit from taking these courses," Matthew says.

https://news.smu.ca/news/2026/5/20/first-cohort-of-smus-sports-business-students-prepare-to-launch-their-careers

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First cohort of Sports Business students prepare to launch their careers | SMU News and Events At Saint Mary’s, preparing students to thrive in agile, competitive careers is a top priority for us—and the Sobey School of Business is one of the faculties leading the charge with innovative programming designed for lucrative, high-demand industries. Working in tandem with the Scott McCain &am...

Sobey School professors John Fiset and Búi Petersen were recently recognized by the Academy of Management Learning & Education. Their paper, DO BUSINESS SCHOOLS WALK THE TALK? A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF ESPOUSED VALUES AND REPUTATIONAL FAÇADES, was named winner of the journal's 2025 Best Paper Award. Follow the link to see a short video describing the findings. https://players.brightcove.net/4095259328001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6375184491112

Today is World Oceans Day, and in honour of the day, the Royal Society of Canada will feature RSC Fellow and professor Tony Charles on RSC Voices, an initiative designed to amplify the work of RSC members. Dr. Charles' work, “Sustaining Canada’s Coastlines through Community-Led Conservation” will be highlighted.
https://rsc-src.ca/en/voices/sustaining-canadas-coastlines-through-community-led-conservation

Sobey School is pleased to have Dr. Charles among our Management Science faculty, a benefit particularly to students who wish to pursue our new major.

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Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Boland, recipient of the 2026 Father William A. Stewart, S.J. Medal for Excellence in Teaching! 👏🎓

An Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at the Sobey School of Business - SMU, Dr. Boland has been recognized for his dedication to student success, innovation in the classroom, and commitment to experiential learning.

His impacts extends far beyond campus through the development of free financial tools for the maritime beekeeping industry and a public-facing research column in the Halifax Examiner. An active researcher in empirical accounting and finance, he is also a dedicated volunteer in youth sport.

Established in 1983, the Father William A. Stewart, S.J. Medal for Excellence in Teaching recognizes faculty members who demonstrate excellence in teaching and service while continuing Father Stewart's legacy of accessible, innovative, and student-focused education.

Thank you, Dr. Boland, for your dedication to our students and community!
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