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At the School of Business, our goal is to develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the world. Learn more about the accomplishments of our students, alumni, faculty and staff, as well as upcoming and signature School events.

Recent News

  • 7-Eleven battle shows resilience of Japan Inc's family ties

    December 11, 2024

    Historically, family control of businesses in Japan has been "more persistent than the very low equity ownership by founding families would indicate", researchers from the University of Copenhagen, the University of Alberta School of Business and elsewhere wrote in a 2021 Journal of Financial Economics paper.

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Upcoming Event
2025 Princeton Developments Ltd Distinguished Lecture

You're invited to this year’s Princeton Developments Ltd Distinguished Lecture in Finance with Dr. Jack M. Mintz, President’s Fellow of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary.

The speech will be on "Shaping the Future: 20 Years of Economic Policy Change"

The lecture is taking place on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. 

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Annual Events

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Princeton Lecture Series 
Hear from distinguished guests and industry leaders on topics like economic policy, global markets and more at the  annual lecture series presented by the finance department. 
ABFI Signature Event
ABFI Events

The ABFI Signature events recognize the legacy of family-owned enterprises that have supported our communities and contribute to the growth of our economy.

ABFI Signature Events
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Canadian Business Leader Award

The Canadian Business Leader Award (CBLA)  is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated leadership, business acumen and success, an entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, and a commitment to the community.

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