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Joseph W. Pitzel, H.B. Comm (SPAD), B.A. Econ, MBA, PhD

Instructional Field(s): Strategic Marketing, Sales, and Leadership

Professor Joe Pitzel has four degrees from Laurentian University including an Honors Bachelor of Commerce in Sports Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He went on to obtain an MBA while working for a multinational organization. After 35 years of work experience Joe went back to school and obtained a PhD in Human Studies that focussed on interdisciplinary research with respect to the primary requirements of sales personnel in today’s world.

Joe has also taught at Laurentian University and is currently looking to publish some of his research. Course development in terms of the three-course sales continuum at University of Fredericton and the Global Capstone has enabled Joe to put to good use his academic and work experience. He has been an entrepreneur owning his own business while concurrently spending time in a variety of sales and technical support positions culminating in a senior leadership role. Joe is an avid reader and sports enthusiast including baseball, volleyball and a poor game of golf. Travel is a favorite activity and Joe has travelled to 23 countries. Covid willing he is hoping to visit many more.

Raeleen Manjak, BA., BEd., MCE., DM/OL 

Instructional Field(s): Human Resource Management

Dr. Manjak is an award-winning Top 30 HR Professional in Canada and is the recent President’s Award recipient for outstanding leadership, volunteerism, and mentoring from the Local Government Management Association (LGMA).  Dr. Manjak is also the recipient of Professional Service Awards in areas of Innovation and Leadership. A lifelong learner, Raeleen continues to participate in building the next generation of leaders in strategic HR management as Faculty in multiple Schools of Business across Canada.

A sought after speaker, presenter, and author, Raeleen has recently participated in the national Municipal World podcasts on Mental Health and the Pandemic; as part of the HR Mental Health Summit on The Next Normal: Building Resilience for a Post-COVID Era; the HR Masterclass on Diversity and Inclusion in Toronto, ON.; and co-presented to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) on the City of Vernon story regarding Diversity and Inclusion, where she works as the Director, Human Resources.

Raeleen has experience working with unionized and exempt environments including those with 600+ employees. She has over 29 years of administrative experience coupled with strong values of accountability, responsibility, and fairness. As an avid volunteer, guest speaker, and faculty member, Raeleen can often be seen working behind the scenes to coordinate or assist at events and functions.  Raeleen’s activities include election to the Board of the Local Government Management Association (LGMA) as Chapter Director for the Thompson Okanagan Local Government Management Association (TOLGMA) and as a Committee Member for Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) Foundations. Focusing on a people-centered philosophy, Raeleen facilitates workplace dynamics that foster dialogue and engagement. She exemplifies strong and consistent communication that encourages teamwork, development, and growth.  An advocate for wellness and the ultimate state of wholeness, Raeleen develops opportunities in the learning and development realm that reflect this way of being. Her philosophy is “Together, we are better!”

Walaa Saeed, B.Sc., P.Eng., MBA, DBA

Instructional Field(s): Strategic Marketing Planning, Strategic Operational Planning, and System Thinking and Organizational Design

Dr. Walaa Saeed brings 28 years of online college teaching, professional development, executive coaching, and management of complex, multi-million dollar enterprises. He managed and delivered landmark projects in Canada, UAE and Qatar including 5-star hotels, residential towers, commercial towers, mixed-use development, airports, and PPP institutional projects.

Dr. Saeed is a student-centered faculty. As a case study author, his approach of case-based teaching and case-based student evaluation helped in immersing his students in the professional business environment and allowed them to be critical thinkers, business leaders, and successful decision-makers in the current complex, ever-changing business environment. Dr. Saeed is specialized in managing complex businesses under uncertainty and complexities such as sudden market downturns, unexpected financial crises, and unplanned lockdowns. With his Doctoral Dissertation titled “Creating Value under Uncertainty and Complexities: The Integrated Dynamic Agile and Lean Construction Project Management,” he established and published a grounded theory and designed and tested an integrated dynamic business model that helps construction organizations create value and manage complex, dynamic enterprises under the conditions of uncertainty and complexities.

Dr. Saeed received his Doctor of Business Administration degree with (Summa Cum Laude) from California Southern University, USA and his MBA and Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management from the University of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom. In addition, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and he is a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) - Registered member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario, Canada.

Dr. Saeed taught undergraduate, MBA, and EMBA courses, and he is a research reviewer at top-tier scholarly journals such the Journal of Marketing, Journal of Entrepreneurship, and the Journal of Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. His research interest includes Strategic Marketing, Competitiveness of Microeconomics, Operations Management, International Business, and Global Supply Chain. Soon he will publish his new book titled “Instruments for Productivity Management and Improvement.”

John Latham, MBA, Ph.D.

Instructional Field(s): Systems Thinking, Global Teams

Dr. John Latham is an organization designer and researcher with over 40 years of experience working in, and with, commercial, non-profit, and government organizations around the world. He has enjoyed a diverse professional life from his first adult job with the U.S. Air Force, to Vice President of Corporate Quality and Business Excellence for a $1.3 billion in vitro diagnostics manufacturer with operations in 40 countries, to an international consultant on leadership and design for sustainable excellence. John is the founder of Organization Design Studio Ltd., a digital learning and applications lab focused on helping leaders create the organizations they really want, and society needs. His firm focuses on innovative ways to design organizations and systems that create value for multiple stakeholders including customers, employees, suppliers and partners, investors, society, and the natural environment. Some of his former consulting clients include Boeing, Kawasaki, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tata Sons Ltd., The Ritz-Carlton, British Airways, Motorola, U. S. Department of Energy, and Lockheed Martin.

John has published scientific and technical papers on leading transformation, and the design of organizations and systems in several journals including INNOVATION and Quality Management Journal. He is a two-time recipient of the Gryna Award from the American Society for Quality for publishing the paper that made the largest contribution to the extension of understanding and knowledge of philosophy, principles, or methods of quality management during the previous year (2013 and 2014). He served as a judge for the Colorado Performance Excellence Award, the Robert W. Carey VA Healthcare Award, and the Army Communities of Excellence Award. He served as an examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for nine years and led site visits to some of the nation's highest performing companies. He also served as an honored assessor for the JRD TATA QV Award in India and as an Expert Assessor for the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Award Program in the United Arab Emirates.

John lived in Calgary growing up where his first job was delivering the morning newspaper. He loves Hockey (especially the Calgary Flames) and Formula 1 Racing. John lives at 2,225 meters at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Monument, Colorado, United States.  

UFred's Impact

As President and co-founder, and on behalf of the entire University of Fredericton community, I welcome you and invite you to learn more about our innovative university. 

In just over a decade, we have established ourselves as one of the foremost providers of occupational health and safety education and one of the most reputable business schools in the country – yet we are proudly based right here in New Brunswick.  

We know that in today’s climate, you need the flexibility to manage personal and work commitments. That’s why all our programs are offered fully online - and only online - using cutting-edge technologies that are responsive to our students’ needs. 

As a multi-disciplinary university committed to academic excellence, we strive to have a national and global impact by forming partnerships that make high-quality education more accessible. This goal is strengthened by the work of our professors and instructors, many of whom are thought leaders in their fields and internationally renowned. 

UFred’s continued success is shaped by the success of our students. Our mission is to provide a fully-compatible, individually-centered lifelong learning path for the world’s professionals that allow students to maximize their professional potential with minimum disruption to their lives. 

In the future, I see UFred pushing the boundaries of advanced learning technologies even further. I am certain that with our dedication and vision, UFred will thrive in new and innovative ways. But I could never do it alone.  There is no manual on how to build an online university, and we’re doing that, and it’s due to the skills of every person that’s on this team. 

We push the boundaries of educational delivery to create engaging, challenging and relevant learning experiences that are responsive to our students’ needs. Our team thrives on creating the absolute best learning environment, allowing students to maximize their personal and professional potential with minimum disruption to their lives. 

Please, take your time and browse our programs, then contact a Recruitment Advisor who will help determine the right path for you. 

President’s Message

As President and co-founder, and on behalf of the entire University of Fredericton community, I welcome you and invite you to learn more about our innovative university. 

In just over a decade, we have established ourselves as one of the foremost providers of occupational health and safety education and one of the most reputable business schools in the country – yet we are proudly based right here in New Brunswick.  

We know that in today’s climate, you need the flexibility to manage personal and work commitments. That’s why all our programs are offered fully online - and only online - using cutting-edge technologies that are responsive to our students’ needs. 

As a multi-disciplinary university committed to academic excellence, we strive to have a national and global impact by forming partnerships that make high-quality education more accessible. This goal is strengthened by the work of our professors and instructors, many of whom are thought leaders in their fields and internationally renowned. 

UFred’s continued success is shaped by the success of our students. Our mission is to provide a fully-compatible, individually-centered lifelong learning path for the world’s professionals that allow students to maximize their professional potential with minimum disruption to their lives. 

In the future, I see UFred pushing the boundaries of advanced learning technologies even further. I am certain that with our dedication and vision, UFred will thrive in new and innovative ways. But I could never do it alone.  There is no manual on how to build an online university, and we’re doing that, and it’s due to the skills of every person that’s on this team. 

We push the boundaries of educational delivery to create engaging, challenging and relevant learning experiences that are responsive to our students’ needs. Our team thrives on creating the absolute best learning environment, allowing students to maximize their personal and professional potential with minimum disruption to their lives. 

Please, take your time and browse our programs, then contact a Recruitment Advisor who will help determine the right path for you. 

Eligibility Guidelines for the CRST® Certification

The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) Governing Board has approved the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) Certification.  The development of the certification began in 2016 with the formation of a Technician Certification Steering Committee. Subsequently, a focus group and validation study were held to confirm the competencies required of a CRST.

Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST)

A CRST is an individual who has met the requirements for registration established by the BCRSP Governing Board. A CRST supports a safe working environment by maintaining OHS administrative processes, conducting training and using a range of state-of-the-art tools, processes and common practice solutions to OHS risks. They oversee and drive monitoring and compliance in relation to technical and behavioral risk controls. 

The Governing Board has approved the eligibility criteria for the CRST as follows:

Pathway A:

• Formal Education Requirement: Have successfully completed a one-year OHS certificate program from a recognized educational institution.

• Technical Practice: Have had one year of OHS work experience (at least 35% OHS duties) immediately before submitting an application. OHS experience must be 12 months within the last 24 months as validated by the QRC.

Pathway B:

• Formal Education Requirement: Have successfully completed a two-year NON-OHS formal education program from a recognized educational institution (Community College or University) OR is qualified to journeyman status in a trade.

• Technical Skills Development: Have completed professional development courses or training related to the nine competency categories before submitting an application.

• Technical Practice: Have had one year of OHS work experience (at least 35% OHS duties) immediately before submitting an application. OHS experience must be 12 months within the last 24 months as validated by the QRC.

Pathway C:

• For Graduates of Recognized OHS Programs

• Formal Education Requirement: Graduates from an approved 2-year (900 hour) OHS program from a recognized educational institution are eligible to write the Technician Certification examination immediately upon graduation, and if successful hold the Technician level certification.

• Upon obtaining 4 years’ relevant OHS experience (professional level), they will be eligible to apply for the CRSP certification.

More information can be found on the BCRSP website here. The Examination Blueprint for the Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) can be downloaded here
To begin the application process click here 

Eligibility Guidelines for the CRSP® Certification

To be eligible to apply for the CRSP® certification, you must have a combination of education, professional development, and experience.  Depending on the type of education you have obtained, there may be an exemption from the Professional Development criteria. Applications for the CRSP® certification received on or after July 1 2018 will be required to have the following:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree* in any field OR a 2-year diploma (or certificate) (minimum of 900 hours or 60 credits) in occupational health and safety or equivalent from a recognized academic institution.
  • 8 months of professional-level OHS experience obtained within the last 72 months (minimum of 900 hours/calendar year of practice in OHS)

*if applying with a Bachelor’s degree, applicant must also demonstrate sufficient professional development in OHS to qualify.

Innovation Leadership

Specialty Courses*: Innovation Best Practice I (Executive), Innovation Though Entrepreneurship, Innovation Best Practice II (Intrapreneur)

The choice for professionals trying to get ahead of the curve.
The business environment is competitive, and a diligent leadership team needs to understand that their global competitors are relentless. Every part of an organization must run in perfect alignment and at peak efficiency to stay ahead. However, that same organization must also be able to regenerate itself: to seek bold new directions that offer new opportunities for motivation and growth, be they new product categories, new markets, new partnerships, new processes, or new organizational structures. This program focuses on developing managers and leaders who are ready and able to identify a bold new venture. You will acquire the ability to successfully promote the merits of such initiatives, securing the commitment necessary to complete innovative ventures.

"Get involved in your community and start applying your MBA skills as you are learning them. It’s been just over a year since I started my company and I feel fantastic, and my family would agree. The course[s] gave me the confidence that I needed." -- Brandon Tupper, MBA

*MBA Prerequisites:

MBA 6011 Leading Effective Global Teams: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5035
MBA 6020 Innovation Best Practice I: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5035
MBA 6021 Innovation Best Practice II: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5035, MBA 6020

*EMBA Prerequisites:

EMBA 8011 Leading Effective Global Teams: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7035
EMBA 8020 Innovation Best Practice I: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7035
EMBA 8021 Innovation Best Practice II: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7035, MBA 6020

Cybersecurity Leadership

Specialty Courses: Cybersecurity Awareness for Managers, Cyber Risk Management, Social Engineering

The specialty stream in Cybersecurity Leadership is designed to equip students to effectively oversee cybersecurity operations and management in their workplaces. The specialty stream has a heavy emphasis on the management elements required of cybersecurity preparedness, alongside relevant technical skills.

The Cybersecurity Leadership specialty stream will be offered in partnership with Cyberpro Global, a leading international provider of cybersecurity and information security training programs, which introduce world-leading cyber training technologies and a learning experience of the highest standard available today.

Through Cyberpro, students will obtain a hands-on, fully-immersive experience with real-life practical training, delivered through instructional labs and technologies.

*MBA Prerequisites:

CYL 8100 Cybersecurity Awareness for Managers: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015
CYL 8101 Cyber Risk Management: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015
CYL 8102 Social Engineering: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015

*EMBA Prerequisites:

CYL 8100 Cybersecurity Awareness for Managers: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015
CYL 8101 Cyber Risk Management: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015
CYL 8102 Social Engineering: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015

Dani Babb, MBA, Ph.D.

Instructional Field(s): Strategic Operations Planning, Leading Effective Global Teams, Real Estate Leadership
Faculty: MBA

Dani Babb has been working in Business, Statistics and Information Technology since 1997, and continues to be challenged by the rapid change in education and technology. Her Ph.D. is in IT and Leadership from Capella University (2004), and she earned her MBA with an IT Emphasis from the University of Redlands.

Dani regularly publishes in academic journals and is currently focusing her work on pay and job satisfaction in the online education industry. She is the author of ten books, is a television commentator, speaker and presenter and runs a small business out of California. Prior to her current work, she was an IT Director and VP of IT for companies in California. She is a licensed real estate broker and works frequently for clients and operations.

SIN Policy

COLLECTION AND STORAGE OF STUDENTS' SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBERS POLICY

Why am I being asked to provide my Social Insurance Number (SIN)?

Effective the 2019 tax year, all designated educational institutions (DEI) are required to provide the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) with students’ social insurance numbers (SIN) on the Tuition and Enrolment Certificate T2202 (formerly the T2202A). T2202 certificates are issued to students who are enrolled during the calendar year in a qualifying educational program.

Lawful Authority to Collect SINs

The Income Tax Act provides lawful authority for the University of Fredericton to collect SINs from students. It also requires DEIs to make reasonable efforts to obtain students’ SIN. To read more about these new changes please click here.

How will SIN information be collected?

Existing Students – When students enroll in their next class they will be sent a secure form from their student support representative. This form will ask students to provide basic information along with their SIN. Forms are designed to pass information securely to the student database and are only accessible by authorized personnel.

New Students – As part of the application and admissions process, students will be asked to fill out a credit card authorization form for processing tuition. On this secure form, students will also be asked to provide their SIN. Forms are designed to pass information to the student database securely and are only accessible by authorized personnel. In the event a new student is submitting payment via an alternative method, a secure form will be sent to the student from their student support representative.

Security and Destruction of SIN Data

All documents, applications, or lists containing an individual student’s SIN will be stored in UFred’s secure student management database and will only be accessible by staff who have authorized access to this type of information.

The CRA recommends that DEI hold a student’s SIN information for 4 years, starting at the end of the calendar year of a student’s final year. At this point the SIN information will be purged from the system.

I am a non-resident of Canada; will I be required to provide a SIN?

Students who are non-residents of Canada will not be required to provide a SIN. The CRA’s definition of a non-resident for tax purposes can be found here.

What if I need to update my SIN?

If you have noticed we have the incorrect SIN or you need to update your SIN, you will need to contact your Student Support representative who will provide you with a secure form.

I do not have a SIN. How can I apply for one?

Information on eligibility and how to apply for a SIN can be found on the Government of Canada’s Employment and Social Development website. You can also find more information by visiting a Service Canada office.

I have misplaced or can’t remember my SIN. What should I do?

One of the simplest ways to access your SIN is to review your most recent Notice of Assessment, provided by the CRA. You can also request a confirmation of SIN from Service Canada. More information can be found on the Government of Canada’s Employment and Social Development website.

University of Fredericton Privacy Statement

1. APPLICATION

The University of Fredericton (the "University" or “UFred”) is dedicated to protecting the privacy of our community and constituents. This Privacy Policy governs UFred’s collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. By visiting our website located at www.UFred.ca (the “Website”), you acknowledge that you accept the practices and policies outlined in this Statement and you hereby consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with this Statement.

2. COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

2.1 Students and Prospective Students

“Personal Information” means any information about an identifiable individual. UFred collects the following types of Personal Information from students and prospective students:

  • Name and contact information, including address, email address, and phone number;
  • Date of birth;
  • Education and academic history;
  • Professional history;
  • Financial information;
  • Personal preferences; and
  • Personal health information (if provided).

UFred collects personal information from students, prospective students and other individuals for the following purposes:

  • Determining admissions eligibility and suitability;
  • Determining eligibility for an honour or award, including an honorary degree, scholarship, prize or bursary;
  • Administering academic services, including course instruction;
  • Contacting students and alumni;
  • Ensuring the safety and security of students.

The University collects this information directly from individuals through online forms and the University’s application procedures.

2.2 Website Users and Visitors

When visiting the University of Fredericton website, individuals may choose to provide Personal Information via web form or email when applying for a university program or when requesting information about a program or service. Any Personal Information that you provide will be protected in accordance with applicable privacy laws and this University of Fredericton Privacy Statement.
Additionally, students and alumni of the University of Fredericton may log in to secured pages on our learning platform using their unique UFred Student login. The student login and the uniform resource locator of the secure page(s) that were visited may be stored in a log.

2.3 Information Gathered Automatically

UFred logs some information about internet traffic and behavior on its pages. These logs capture information about visitors. The information gathered is non-personally identifying and is used to help staff understand our Internet traffic to help improve the functionality of our website.
The information is shared only between university staff and, on occasion, between university staff and those responsible for UFred-hosted websites. Such third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements with the University.
In some instances, the Internet Protocol (IP) address of visitors may allow for individual identification. Please consult with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to learn more about their handling procedures for IP addresses and related information.

2.4 Cookies

UFred’s website and learning platform site use cookies, which are small bits of information sent from our site to your web browser. Cookies enable our website to remember personal page settings to help you better navigate our site. Your individual browser allows you to set your preferences for accepting or rejecting cookies, and will provide the ability for cookies to be deleted as well.

3. STORAGE LOCATION AND TRANSFER OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

UFred stores Personal Information on servers located in Canada/United States. By submitting information, you agree to this transfer, storing or processing of your Personal Information in the U.S. You acknowledge and agree that your Personal Information may be accessible to law enforcement and government agencies in the U.S. under lawful access regimes or court order.

4. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES

4.1 Service Providers and Business Partners

UFred may from time to time employ other companies and people to perform tasks on our behalf and need to share your information with them to provide the services to you. Unless UFred tells you differently, such third parties do not have any right to use the Personal Information UFred shares with them beyond what is necessary to assist us. This includes third party companies and individuals employed by UFred to facilitate and support University services, including the provision of technology maintenance services, database management, web analytics and general improvement of the University services. UFred ensures that such third parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any Personal Information and Data.

4.2 Business Transfers

If UFred (or substantially all of its assets) are acquired, or if UFred goes out of business, enters bankruptcy, or goes through some other change of control, Personal Information may be made available or otherwise transferred to the new controlling entity, where permitted under applicable law.

4.3 With Your Consent

If UFred needs to use or disclose any Personal Information in a way not identified in this Privacy Statement, UFred will notify you and/or obtain your express consent as required under applicable privacy laws.

4.4 Exceptions

Where required or permitted under law, UFred may disclose your Personal Information to third parties without your consent if we have reason to believe that disclosing this information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be causing injury to or interference with (either intentionally or unintentionally) our rights or property, other University community members, or anyone else (including the rights or property of anyone else) that could be harmed by such activities. We may disclose Personal Information when we believe in good faith that such disclosure is required by and in accordance with the law.

5. SECURITY AND RETENTION

The security of your Personal Information is important to the University. UFred uses commercially reasonable efforts to store and maintain your Personal Information in a secure environment. UFred takes technical, contractual, administrative, and physical security steps designed to protect Personal Information that you provide to UFred. UFred has implemented procedures designed to limit the dissemination of your Personal Information to only such designated staff or other permitted persons or companies as are reasonably necessary to carry out the stated purposes UFred has communicated to you. UFred will keep your Personal Information for as long as it remains necessary for the identified purpose or as required by law, which may extend beyond the termination of our relationship with
you. For example, UFred will maintain your academic record even after you are no longer a student at the University. UFred may retain certain data as necessary to prevent fraud or future abuse, or for legitimate business purposes, such as analysis of aggregated, non-personally identifiable data, account recovery, or if required by law. All retained Personal Information will remain subject to the terms of this Privacy Statement.

6. ACCESS, CORRECTION AND ACCURACY

You have the right to access the Personal Information UFred holds about you in order to verify the Personal Information UFred has collected in respect to you and to have a general account of our uses of that information. Upon receipt of your written request, UFred will provide you with a copy of your Personal Information, although in certain limited circumstances, UFred may not be able to make all relevant information available to you such as where that information also pertains to another individual. In such circumstances UFred will provide reasons for the denial to you upon request. UFred will endeavour to deal with all requests for access and modifications in a timely manner.
UFred will make every reasonable effort to keep your Personal Information accurate and up to date, and UFred will provide you with mechanisms to update, correct, delete or add to your Personal Information as appropriate. As appropriate, this amended Personal Information will be transmitted to those parties to which UFred is permitted to disclose your information. Having accurate Personal Information about you enables the University to give you the best possible service.

7. CHANGES TO THIS STATEMENT

UFred may amend this Statement from time to time. Use of Personal Information UFred collect is subject to the Statement in effect at the time such information is collected, used or disclosed. If UFred make material changes or changes in the way UFred use Personal Information, UFred will notify you by posting an announcement on our Website or sending you an email prior to the change becoming effective. You are bound by any changes to the Statement when you use the Website after such changes have been first posted.

8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Questions regarding this Statement should be directed to:


Marc Gauvin
University of Fredericton, Marketing & Communications Manager
371 Queen Street, Suite 400
Fredericton, NB E3B 1B1

marc.gauvin@ufred.ca

Toll-free: 1-877-454-6232 ext. 224
International: 506-454-6232 ext. 224
Fax: 506-455-1675

Last Updated: Nov. 5, 2019

Human Resource Leadership

Specialty Courses*: Compensation Management, Performance Improvement Leadership: Concepts and Tools, Recruiting and Selection

The choice for tightening the gap between HR and business.
A well-executed Human Resource initiative can have a significant impact on the bottom line and the overall success of an organization. When strategically integrated with an understanding of business practices and motivations, HR programs are proven to be powerful tools. This program focuses on core management principles, compensation management, training, development, selection, and performance management. Professionals will learn how to refine their knowledge and effectively collaborate with similarly motivated professionals. HR managers can now advance the strategic success of their companies completely online, without disruption to their careers or personal lives.

"The HR Leadership Certificate has supported my previous education and … I have also introduced case-study methodology and online discussions to my teaching practice that my students have indicated that they have appreciated and enjoyed." -- Amanda van Haaften, Masters Certificate

*MBA Prerequisites:

HRL 8070 Compensation Management: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5045
HRL 8071 Performance Improvement Leadership: Concepts and Skills: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5045
HRL 8072 Recruitment and Selection: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5045

*EMBA Prerequisites:

HRL 8070 Compensation Management: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7045
HRL 8071 Performance Improvement Leadership: Concepts and Skills: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7045
HRL 8072 Recruitment and Selection: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7045

Professional Selling & Leadership

Specialty Courses*: Consultative Selling, Strategic Selling and Leadership, Sales Enablement

The choice for ambitious sales management professionals.
Higher education in sales has always been scarce. The dynamic landscape of modern selling has made harmonizing sales theory and sales practice a difficult academic task. UFred has overcome this issue by bringing prominent Sales Management Executives to the table. The profession of sales has evolved dramatically towards using data and business knowledge to drive success. By delivering an online program influenced by a contingent of industry sales leaders, UFred faculty understands the nuances present in today’s always-changing sales environment. This program has been designed to allow students to move into senior or executive roles while they obtain and apply the business acumen needed to drive success.

The mantra has been that to be successful in sales, you need experience. Methods and secrets learned in the field; intricacies that are difficult to extract as a science. To achieve a career goal in sales, an individual also requires robust professional development, training, and education. Advanced post-secondary education has had trouble conveying these concepts in an academic context, as many curriculum developers and instructors are not actively working in a sales role. This stream is designed to help sales professionals blend business concepts with sales experience. The Professional Selling & Leadership specialty stream at UFred addresses the need for a Masters degree for sales professionals looking to progress into leadership positions. Created and taught by a faculty of professors still active in senior sales roles, you will be given a platform to harmonize field experience with navigating business structures, increasingly technical and mature procurement departments, multichannel approaches, relationship building, and developing complex solutions that are effective in the ever-changing marketplace.

*MBA Prerequisites:

PSL 8090 Consultative Selling: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5035
PSL 8091 Strategic Selling and Leadership: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5035
PSL 8092 Sales Enablement: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5035

*EMBA Prerequisites:

PSL 8090 Consultative Selling: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7035
PSL 8091 Strategic Selling and Leadership: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7035
PSL 8092 Sales Enablement: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7035

Health & Safety Leadership

Specialty Courses*: The Business Case for OHS Change, Enterprise Risk Management, Essential Communication and Interpersonal Skills for Health & Safety Leaders

The choice for executives in Occupational Health & Safety.
Well-designed and well-managed health and safety programs contribute to a much healthier, more satisfied, and more productive workforce. However, many, if not most, managers of health and safety units have risen to their management positions without any prior post-secondary education in management, and face the dual challenges of a potential performance deficit, and reduced probability of promotion into executive ranks. Jointly supported by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), this visionary new program complements the rising prominence of organizational health and safety units.

"Meetings had safety as part of the agenda, but most of the discussion focused on business results, forecasts, strategy, budget, and financial targets. These were areas I wanted more exposure to, so I could be an active participant." -- Ryan Fabi, EMBA

*MBA Prerequisites:

HSL 8040 The Business Case for OHS Change: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5025, MBA 5045
HSL 8041 Enterprise Risk Management: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5025, MBA 5045
HSL 8042 Essential Communication and Interpersonal Skills for H&S Leaders: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5025, MBA 5045

*EMBA Prerequisites:

HSL 8040 The Business Case for OHS Change: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7025, EMBA 7045
HSL 8041 Enterprise Risk Management: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7025, EMBA 7045
HSL 8042 Essential Communication and Interpersonal Skills for H&S Leaders: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7025, EMBA 7045

Business Analytics Leadership

Specialty Courses*: Principles of Analytics, Introduction to Prescriptive and Predictive Analytics, Advanced Topics in Analytics and Big Data

The choice for professionals who want to leverage the power of data.
In virtually every sector, data production continues to increase at a staggering pace. Data-driven decisions exist at every level, and reliability on analytic systems is high. It is crucial that managers and analysts not only understand business analytics and key metrics but also are able to leverage that information to capture a competitive advantage. Leaders need to learn how to best approach and present big data solutions for the benefit of their organizations. In addition to mastering core business fundamentals, by understanding of data accuracy, acquisition, context, predictability, and simulation you will be enabled to approach and solve the right problems with the right information on a professional level.

Note: For the Business Analytics Leadership Stream, it is assumed you have some knowledge in data manipulation and work in quantitative problem resolution, statistics or applied mathematics, and excel for modeling purposes. While individual learning curves differ, the knowledge noted above will enhance your success in the Business Analytics Leadership Stream.

"The online approach at UFred has been excellent [since] classes foster a great amount of interaction with faculty and other students. I have been exposed to a vast number of professional establishments through my peers in discussions, debates, and projects." -- Ryan Topp, MBA

*MBA Prerequisites:

BAL 8060 Principles of Analytics: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5050, MBA 5040
BAL 8061 Introduction to Predictive and Prescriptive Analysis: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5050, MBA 5040
BAL 8062 Advanced Topics in Analytics and Big Data: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5050, MBA 5040

*EMBA Prerequisites:

BAL 8060 Principles of Analytics: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7050, EMBA 7040
BAL 8061 Introduction to Predictive and Prescriptive Analysis: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7050, EMBA 7040
BAL 8062 Advanced Topics in Analytics and Big Data: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7050, EMBA 7040

Social Enterprise Leadership

Specialty Courses*: Introduction to Social Enterprise, Current and Emerging Tools for Financing the Social Enterprise, Social Enterprise and Public Policy

The choice for professionals looking for a blended bottom line.
The most immediate roadblock for organizations seeking to take on more social responsibility is their bottom line. It can be an immense challenge for leaders to align social and commercial goals in a way that is good for business, and the rise of the Social Enterprise model combats this difficulty. Seeking to balance sustainable profitability with a social mission, Social Enterprise leaders must focus on delivering blended value results that minimize the need to compromise on their social mission. It takes a skilled individual to navigate these complexities, and the Social Enterprise Leadership specialty stream prepares professionals to communicate the effectiveness of a triple bottom line.

"I [met] people that were in the oil industry, and working in the Prime Minister’s office, and social entrepreneurs running their own businesses … and, because Canada is such an inclusive country, many different people from all around the world." -- Whitney Keyes, MBA

*MBA Prerequisites:

SEL 8030 Introduction to Social Enterprise: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5020, MBA 5035, MBA 5040
SEL 8031 Current and Emerging Tools for Financing the Social Enterprise: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5020, MBA 5035, MBA 5040, SEL 8030
SEL 8032 Social Enterprise and Public Policy: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5020, MBA 5035, MBA 5040, SEL 8031

*EMBA Prerequisites:

SEL 8030 Introduction to Social Enterprise: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7020, EMBA 7035, EMBA 7040
SEL 8031 Current and Emerging Tools for Financing the Social Enterprise: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7020, EMBA 7035, EMBA 7040, SEL 8030
SEL 8032 Social Enterprise and Public Policy: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7020, EMBA 7035, EMBA 7040, SEL 8031

Consulting Leadership

Specialty Courses*: The Consultant and the Consulting Process, The Consulting Cycle Applied, Consulting with Your Client

The choice for ambitious consulting professionals.
This stream is aimed at professionals who either want to transition to a career as a consultant or those who want to further develop their capacity in the profession. The topics covered are critical for entry into the consulting profession whether that be as an independent consultant or with a large firm. Managers will also find it useful for dealing with outside consultants. This stream helps prepare students for the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) professional designation administered by the Canadian Association of Management Consultants. Management consultants will benefit from banks and firms seeking their services throughout 2018-2023 as financial services is a key driver of industry demand.

Consulting, like leadership, is really about influencing. As such, consultants are knowledgeable, skilled, and trusted persons who are in a position to influence their clients. Like leadership, consulting is about change through improved organizational performance. A consultant provides objective advice and supports the implementation of business solutions. It is not “telling” a client what to do, but guiding the client to make decisions and then supports the execution of those decisions which ultimately adds value to the organization. Consulting Leadership is comprised of three courses designed to provide the knowledge and skills for successful consulting. The first two courses use a complex progressive case where students can apply their specific areas of expertise to address organizational problems. The third course provides the opportunity to apply the new knowledge and skills to an actual consulting opportunity. Built by experienced consultants, the course provides proven concepts plus actual “tools” used in real-world consulting projects.

*MBA Prerequisites:

CL 8080 The Consultant and the Consulting Process: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5025, MBA5031, MBA 5035, MBA 5040
CL 8081 The Consulting Process Applied: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5025, MBA5031, MBA 5035, MBA 5040, CL 8080
CL 8082 Consulting with Your Client: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5025, MBA5031, MBA 5035, MBA 5040, CL 8081

*EMBA Prerequisites:

CL 8080 The Consultant and the Consulting Process: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7025, EMBA 7031, EMBA 7035, EMBA 7040
CL 8081 The Consulting Process Applied: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7025, EMBA 7031, EMBA 7035, EMBA 7040, CL 8080
CL 8082 Consulting with Your Client: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7025, EMBA 7031, EMBA 7035, EMBA 7040, CL 8081

Real Estate Leadership

Specialty Courses*: Leading Property Management, Vital Skills for the Real Estate Professional, Market Trends in Real Estate

The choice for mastering real estate business in Canada.
Jointly supported by the Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC), this visionary specialty stream is Canada’s first in Real Estate Management to be offered fully online. Accounting for a fifth of the national GDP (according to Statistics Canada), the residential, commercial, and industrial real estate industry in Canada has room for emerging leadership. To guide an industry of this magnitude through turbulent economic and political influences, leaders require vision and ever-developing competence to manage volatility. This program is beneficial to real estate professionals at brokerages and property management companies who have no advanced standing, and who aspire to lead their businesses towards much higher performance

"The application of business management allowed me to move up in my Facility Management career. Learning proper business applications allowed me to better understand and track capital assets, amortization, and to reinvest retained earnings." -- Alex Kollar, MBA

*MBA Prerequisites:

REL 8050 Leading Property Management: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5020, MBA 5035, MBA 5040
REL 8051 Vital Skills for Real Estate Professional: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5020, MBA 5035, MBA 5040
REL 8052 Market Trends in Real Estate: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5020, MBA 5035, MBA 5040

*EMBA Prerequisites:

REL 8050 Leading Property Management: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7020, EMBA 7035, EMBA 7040
REL 8051 Vital Skills for Real Estate Professional: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7020, EMBA 7035, EMBA 7040
REL 8052 Market Trends in Real Estate: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7020, EMBA 7035, EMBA 7040

Innovation Leadership

Specialty Courses: Innovation Best Practice I (Executive), Leading Effective Global Teams, Innovation Best Practice II ( Intrapreneur)

The choice for professionals trying to get ahead of the curve.
The business environment is competitive, and a diligent leadership team needs to understand that their global competitors are relentless. Every part of an organization must run in perfect alignment and at peak efficiency to stay ahead. However, that same organization must also be able to regenerate itself: to seek bold new directions that offer new opportunities for motivation and growth, be they new product categories, new markets, new partnerships, new processes, or new organizational structures. This program focuses on developing managers and leaders who are ready and able to identify a bold new venture. You will acquire the ability to successfully promote the merits of such initiatives, securing the commitment necessary to complete innovative ventures.

"Get involved in your community and start applying your MBA skills as you are learning them. It’s been just over a year since I started my company and I feel fantastic, and my family would agree. The course[s] gave me the confidence that I needed." -- Brandon Tupper, MBA

Global Leadership

Specialty Courses*: Strategic Sustainability Planning, Global Strategy & Structure, Leading Effective Global Teams

The choice for improving performance on a global level.
Business, today more than ever, is conducted globally in a multicultural context. The complexity of operating within a global network of suppliers, competitors, partners, and customers offers an immense challenge. With all of the risks and opportunities present, it is imperative that leadership teams recognize the true scope of their operations. Embracing this reality means organizations are committed to educating and preparing our leadership and management teams. This program is designed for professionals aspiring to lead their companies towards much higher performance in their global networks. You will succeed by focusing on leadership techniques, especially collaborative leadership in the cross-boundary global context, both within the company and between companies.

"With a background in law, this program helped me learn about fundamental management essentials that will be of great use in the future. The Global Leadership program had exactly what I was looking for as I wanted to turn my attention to business." -- Marc Medas, MBA

*MBA Prerequisites:

MBA 6000 Strategic Sustainability Planning: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5020, MBA 5025, MBA 5031, MBA 5035, MBA 5040, MBA 5045, MBA 5050
MBA 6010 Trends in Global Strategy: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5020, MBA 5025, MBA 5031, MBA 5035, MBA 5040, MBA 5045, MBA 5050
MBA 6011 Leading Effective Global Teams: MBA 5005, MBA 5010, MBA 5015, MBA 5020, MBA 5025, MBA 5031, MBA 5035, MBA 5040, MBA 5045, MBA 5050

*EMBA Prerequisites:

EMBA 8000 Strategic Sustainability Planning: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7020, EMBA 7025, EMBA 7031, EMBA 7035, EMBA 7040, EMBA 7045, EMBA 7050
EMBA 8010 Trends in Global Strategy: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7020, EMBA 7025, EMBA 7031, EMBA 7035, EMBA 7040, EMBA 7045, EMBA 7050
EMBA 8011 Leading Effective Global Teams: EMBA 7005, EMBA 7010, EMBA 7015, EMBA 7020, EMBA 7025, EMBA 7031, EMBA 7035, EMBA 7040, EMBA 7045, EMBA 7050

Paul Kidston, MBA, CSP

Instructional Field(s): Sales Leadership Strategy
Faculty: EMBA and MBA

Paul Kidston is a Master Sales Trainer and Sales Leadership Strategist. He owns and operates 3 brands focused on Sales Performance Improvement, including Sales Training Experts, Sales Person Assessment, and Career Watch. He has an MBA in International Marketing, and a BBA with a focus on Psychometric Assessments and Organizational Behaviour. He is a licensed MBTI Administrator, and a Certified Sales Professional (CSP) with the Canadian Professional Sales Association. He has trained over 10,000 sales and sales management professionals across Canada and developed over 50 Sales Leadership programs for universities, associations, and private/public companies.

As a published author and avid writer, he shares his sales leadership insights through his many followers on social media. Paul has over 25 years of expertise in Sales Leadership, Sales Operations, and Sales Enablement Project Planning across various industries.

Over the last 25 years, Paul has held executive management positions at two national corporations covering all aspects of sales, marketing and channel distribution. He has been a subject matter expert on projects in telecommunications, fee based medical care, hotel and property management, and host of other industries.

Paul has recently been focused on the importance of Sales Playbook Development (Standard Operating Sales Procedures) as a precursor to sales force automation. This work has resulted in the redesign of sales teams in the areas of compensation, sales channel alignment, sales enablement, and sales training deployment. Paul represents the sales profession as an academic, a leadership practitioner, a writer/author, an instructor and most importantly a supporter for Canada's growing sales force.

Michel David, MBA

Instructional Field(s): Innovation Best Practice
Faculty: EMBA

Michel David is a Professional Engineer with an MBA in Finance and Accounting. He has over 25-years of expertise in logistics, procurement, quality, manufacturing, and new product introduction processes.

Over the last 15 years, Michel has held executive management positions at three multinational corporations covering all aspects of operations. He has led outsourcing projects in China, India, and Mexico and has implemented ISO9000 quality systems in both small, less than $100 million, and large, greater than $2 billion, organizations.

Michel has recently been focused on consulting with small businesses to establish performance management metrics, improve productivity, any assist in overall business planning and strategy. He has completed a course design and teaching assignment in Operations Management as well as developing and teaching an MBA Supply Chain course at the Sprott School of Business (Carleton University).

Eduardo Rodriguez, PhD, MSc., MBA

Instructional Field(s): Business Analytics
Faculty: MBA

Eduardo is an Analytics Adjunct Professor at Telfer School of Management at Ottawa University, Corporate Faculty of the MSc in Analytics at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Pennsylvania USA, Visiting Scholar Chongqing University China, Strategic Risk Instructor SAS Institute, Senior Associate-Faculty of the Center for Dynamic Leadership Models in Global Business at The Leadership Alliance Inc. Toronto Canada, and Principal at IQAnalytics Inc. Research Centre and Consulting Firm in Ottawa Canada. Eduardo has extensive experience in analytics, knowledge and risk management mainly in the insurance and banking industry.

He has been Knowledge Management Advisor and Quantitative Analyst at EDC Export Development Canada in Ottawa, Regional Director of PRMIA (Professional Risk Mangers International Association) in Ottawa, Vice-President Marketing for Insurance Companies and Banks in Colombia, Director of Strategic Intelligence UNAD Colombia, professor at Andes University and CESA in Colombia, author of four books in analytics, reviewer of four journals and with publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Currently, he is the Chair of the permanent Think-Tank in Analytics in Ottawa, Chair of the International Conference in Analytics ICAS, member of the academic committees for conferences in Knowledge Management and international lecturer in the analytics field.

Eduardo holds a PhD from Aston Business School, Aston University in the UK, a MSc. Mathematics Concordia University Montreal Canada, Certification of the Advanced Management Program McGill University Canada, and an MBA and Bachelor in Mathematics from Los Andes University Colombia. His main research interest is in the field of Analytics and Knowledge Management applied to Enterprise Risk Management.

Brent Tabor, CPA, MBA, MTAX

Instructional Field(s): Accounting, Finance
Faculty: EMBA and MBA

Professor Tabor has over fifteen years of professional accounting and tax experience. The first eight years of his career were spent in public accounting and the last seven years have been in controllership roles for various companies in the construction, engineering, and manufacturing industries. In addition, he has over five years of online teaching experience and six years of course development experience.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Nicholls State University, his MBA from Nicholls State University and his Masters of Taxation from the University of Tulsa. Professor Tabor is currently pursuing his PhD in Business Administration from Northcentral University (ABD status).

Professor Tabor, his wife, and three kids reside in League City, Texas, just southeast of Houston. He is a native of south Louisiana.

Richard W. Stolz, BA, MA, PhD

Instructional Field(s): Finance, Economics
Faculty: EMBA and MBA

Dr. Richard W. Stolz is Professor of Finance Emeritus at California State University Fullerton. He has served undergraduate, masters and doctoral students in finance and economics for more than 30 years, with faculty appointments at the University of South Carolina Upstate, Robert Morris University, University of Wisconsin Parkside, California State University Fullerton, Arizona State University and the University of Minnesota. He has served as business dean at UW Parkside, Robert Morris, and USC Upstate, and as associate dean of business graduate programs at CSU Fullerton. He earned his doctorate in economics at Michigan State University.

Dr. Stolz's teaching and research interests include corporate finance, capital markets and banking, and strategic issues in higher education. He has published in Advances in Financial, Journal of Bank Research, Economic Letters, and Issues in Bank Regulation. His current research agenda includes capital budgeting techniques and recruiting faculty for strategic advantage.

Richard has provided leadership in developing collaborative programs, such as sports management, arts management, engineering management, a dual MBA/MS Nursing program, and a Masters in Nonprofit Management. Other programmatic intiatives include consortial development of web-based delivery for MBA foundation courses with three other UW deans, and an on-site customized certificate program that served as a platform for the client's Enterprise Resource Planning efforts. He formed a strategic alliance with three international companies headquartered in the Midwest to develop high quality information technology professionals and to identify a University as a choice for IT education with new capabilities in data warehousing, e-commerce, and UNIX administration. He established a task force on diversity to address divergent learning styles and faculty/staff attitudes. Modeling best practices at leading businesses, the task force developed codes of conduct and professional behaviour for faculty, staff, and students.

Prior to his academic career, Richard served as a staff economist and director of regional studies at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, where he analyzed and reported on economic bank mergers and acquisition proposals and developed reccommendations pursuant to the Board's regulatory responsibilities.

Debbie Mortimer, BComm (Hons), MAcc, FCGA

Instructional Field(s): Accounting
Faculty: MBA

Professor Debbie Mortimer obtained her Bachelor of Commerce Degree and Masters of Accounting Degree from the University of Manitoba and subsequently obtained her Certified General Accountant Designation. Her work experience includes 2 years of public practice and over 17 years of lecturer/instructor experience at various universities.

In addition to the University of Fredericton, Professor Mortimer works at the University of Manitoba in the Accounting and Finance Department of the I.H. Asper School of Business instructing various courses. She has co-authored a two-volume set of textbooks in intermediate accounting.

Professor Mortimer owns her own educational consulting business, Accounting, and Computer Consulting and Training Group (ACCTG). Through this business, she performs such work as course development, training, seminar delivery, consulting, and writing engagements. She has been involved with the Certified General Accountants Association at both the provincial and national levels for over 15 years. At the national level, she has served as a member of the National Education Committee and Chair of the National Professional Committee and is involved in the development and assessment of the Education and Certification national courses. Professor Mortimer was awarded a fellowship award from the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada in 2006, the highest award given by the Association.

Gordon Lucas, BA, MA, MBA, PhD

Instructional Field(s): Organizational Strategy, Information Systems, Marketing, Management Consultancy, eBusiness, and Big Data
Faculty: EMBA and MBA

Dr. Gordon J. Lucas is a strategy consultant and scholar.

He is a Graduate Faculty member at the University of Toronto at Mississauga, where he teaches Bachelor and Master Degree courses on strategy and the alignment of business information systems and strategy. At the University of Fredericton, he is Professor of Strategy focusing on designing and implementing strategies that enable extraordinary growth and profits, and an Academic Board member.

Since 1990 he has advised executives on strategy (see www.LucasStrategy.com). Before 1990, Professor Lucas was Senior Vice President, Unitel (now Allstream Inc.), a Canadian communications provider, General Manager, Hitachi Data Systems Canada and Chief Operating Officer of Datacrown Inc. (now part of IBM Global Services).

Blake Escudier, BBA, MBA, PhD

Instructional Field(s): Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management Counseling, Global Collaboration
Faculty: EMBA and MBA

Blake Escudier is a "Professional Academic" who practices many of the concepts and theories used in his teaching. He is the principal owner and director of Business Owner Counseling services for Entrepanalysis. Over the past 25 years Blake has been an employee, contractor, partner, and business owner. His background is diverse and has demonstrated a strong self-efficacy for helping business owners evaluate the marketing and management functions of their business. Blake helps discover the right questions then counsels the owner on a critical path towards situational solutions based on owner-desired objectives.

Blake's diverse work history ranges from a six-year tour with the US Navy nuclear power program, operations manager for import/export logistics, director of promotions for a regional broadcasting company, owner of a sports agency, business manager of a winery, director of small business economic development programs, to more than 20 years of university lecturing. Blake also gives back to the community, as evidenced by many years participating with multiple not-for-profit boards, community grant organizations, and government commissions.

As director of the 10th largest small business development program in the United States, Blake has experienced managing large economic development operations. Blake also has experience with full P/L responsibility as an owner-manager and professional-manager of multiple small businesses. This includes the financial risk or starting and operating his own businesses both online and ground-based.

Blake has a PhD from Capella University, and a BBA & MBA from Loyola University New Orleans. Blake is a principle founder of the Entrepreneurship Association of Australia, and the Entrepreneurship Association of Louisiana. He was a member of the Victoria Small Business Mentoring Service, and presently teaches the only graduate programs in Marketing Strategy, Global Virtual Team Management, and New Venture Entrepreneurship. He actively participates with the SBI (Small Business Intsitute) association.

Dr. Escudier's current research involves Business Owner Behaviour, Entrepreneurship within Dynamic Environments, and he is presently working on a book titled: "I Learned to be an Entrepreneur watching Gilligan's Island." Another recent project is the development of the "Commercial Entrepreneurship for Invasive Species" program that combines science and business students into teams with the purpose of developing commercial products that will help mitigate or eradicate invasive species.

Mona Engvig, MA, PhD

Instructional Field(s): Organizational Behaviour and Change, Management, Research
Faculty: EMBA and MBA

Dr. Mona Engvig holds a Masters' Degree in Arts Administration from Golden Gate University and two graduate degrees from Stanford University: A Masters' Degree in Sociology (Organizational Studies) and a Ph.D. in Administration and Policy Analysis from the Stanford School of Education. She is the recipient of numerous grants and awards, including a four-year Fulbright grant. 

Dr. Engvig is the author of several articles on online education, educational innovation, and various topics related to management and leadership, and has presented at several international conferences. She is the author of several books on online education, including Online Education: Practical, Theory-Based Advice for the Instructor (Cognella Academic Publishing, 2018;  https://titles.cognella.com/online-education-9781516515455.html ). Dr. Engvig is also the co-author of Making a Difference: A Guide to Fundraising and Nonprofit Management. 

She is originally from Norway and was a music school principal for almost a decade before arriving in the United States to further her education. Her professional focus over the last three years has been the non-technical features of eLearning, specifically pedagogical and organizational development aspects. She has worked for several eLearning companies (including Quisic, Docent, and XanEdu), and has consulted with the Stanford-Harvard eLearning venture and other entities. She is currently a faculty member at several online universities, and has taught more than 7000 students in over 500 online courses over two decades. 

Her research interests include problem-based learning, educational innovation, strategy, online education, cultural diversity, online educational leadership, and organizational development and change. 

Donald McCain, BA, MDiv, MBA, EdD

Instructional Field(s): Leadership, Human Resource Management, Organizational Theory and Development
Faculty: EMBA and MBA

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Donald V. McCain (Don), Ed.D. is Principal of Performance Advantage Group, a consulting organization focused on improving organizational and individual performance.

Don has years of corporate and consulting experience in Human Resource Management (HRM) and HRD/OD, leadership, and marketing and sales training, with many clients being Fortune 50 and 100 companies such as Novartis, Meijer, Nortel, Glaxo Wellcome (now GlaxoSmithKline), Bridgestone/Firestone, American axle and Manufacturing, and AMA International, to mention a few.

He has worked with for-profit, non-profit and government organizations. In addition to his design, development, and evaluation of learning experiences, Don has done extensive work in leadership competencies and the development and implementation of professional certification programs. His work is international in scope.

Don has taught graduate and undergraduate courses for several universities (Vanderbilt, Belmont, Tennessee State University, and University of Phoenix) in various aspects of HRM, leadership, management, organization behaviour/theory, business ethics, marketing, and strategic planning. He has designed and facilitated three online global graduate MBA/EMBA courses in leadership, sustainability, and HRM, and also teaches corporate governance. He is a member of the Academic Board for the online, international MBA/EMBA program for the University of Fredericton.

Don is the author or co-author of four books, a chapter in the ASTD Handbook for Workplace Learning Professionals, a progressive case study for SHRM National, several articles, and has also made numerous national presentations. Most recently, his publication Evaluation Basics was translated into Japanese. Don hold and Ed.D. from Vanderbilt University in HRD/OD, an MBA from Middle Tennessee State University in HR and Marketing, an M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a BBA from the University of Oklahoma with a double major in marketing and economics. Don also has MA studies in Comparative Religion and Cultural Anthropology, completing all course work except the thesis.

He is married and has four children and six grandkids. Don and the family like canoeing, boating, fishing, camping and buying/selling.

James Bowen, BCom, MMgmt, PhD, PMP, CMC

Instructional Field(s): Leadership, Strategic Management, IS/IT
Faculty: EMBA and MBA

At age 13 he developed his first computerized video game and at age 21 and while still in undergraduate university James co-founded a software company. Over the next 20 years he and his co-founders grew an international client base. His management experience has covered all aspects of an organization including operations, business development, product development, project delivery and strategy. His technology experience included software development and consulting with a broad range of technologies. His customer experience included government, military, industry, nonprofit and educational institutions throughout North America and in some parts of the rest of the world. 

Dr. Bowen has been interviewed on the internet, radio, magazine, T.V., and newspaper both in North America and Europe. His twitter account is on several curated lists. He has given presentations or seminars on technology and business insights. He was the sole author of two books discussing the creation and growth of high-tech product companies. He published his third book “The Entrepreneurial Effect”, which drew upon his wide network of entrepreneurs in a collaborative approach, focused on lessons learned from entrepreneurs and investors. The second in the series was published in 2011. His fifth book was about investing  for everyone and was published in 2020:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/169602885X 

He is or has been associated with 12 universities including 4 in Europe where he teaches MBAs over 12 subject areas including: technology, leadership, marketing, supply chain management, project management, entrepreneurship and strategy. In the last 18 years, he has taught over 400  courses to over 12,000 students. 

His volunteer work includes his city’s technology industry development agency’s Innovation Leadership Team. He is founding Chair of the Startup Canada Awards and he has worked on a joint United Nations Industrial Development Organization and Global Cleantech Innovation Competition as an international advisor. He wrote, for three years, the monthly theme article discussing the technology industry and its management issues for a technology industry newspaper. He currently participates as an expert advisor on Startup Canada’s Startup Twitter Chats, a twice a week that each receives 7-10 million impressions. 

He is active with technology companies and investors and regularly provides advice to technology companies, he has been on the board of mentors of start-up incubators.  

He is the inventor of an underwater localization system using passive sonar, a task management system, an archaeological object localization system that uses ultrasonic and infrared, and a 3 learning simulation games. 

He is active on social media including his podcast series on business topics which is featured by a large US book publisher.