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Interested in a career in commercial banking? The Risk Management Association (RMA) offers a free student membership, which provides students with access to RMA’s knowledge base on commercial banking and risk management. The Academic Program offers also scholarships to undergraduate university students. For more detailed information on the RMA Academic Program please go to: http://www.rmahq.org/academic-program/
We are having a special guest in BUS 322 (Advanced Selling) on Thursday, February 23, at 4:30 PM and graduating students are welcome to attend. The guest is Mr. Mike Leavitt, the General Manager for sales/service of Leavitt Machinery. Mike is looking to hire five graduating students for entry-level B2B sales positions. Leavitt is headquartered in Langley and employs … Read more
Business students in their third and fourth year are invited to attend our 3rd Annual Finance Career Networking Breakfast. Come and participate in round table discussions with representatives from CIBC, Envision, RBC, Scotiabank, Sun Life, and TD who hire university graduates for entry level finance positions. WHEN Friday, February 3rd, 2017 9:00 – 11:00 am WHERE … Read more
Krystine McInnes, CEO of Athena Organic Farms will explain how her multi-sited food hub operation uses a sustainable business model that combines small lot regional food production and high tech precision agriculture systems. Come listen to her speak on Tuesday, January 24th at 6:10pm in Abbotsford A305. Everyone is welcome! For more information contact Garry … Read more
The School of Business proudly invites you to attend the next Research Seminar presented by Dave Harder. Dave will be discussing his new book, Mind, Money & Markets on February 3, 2017 from 12:30-2:00 PM in room C 1422. If you are interested in attending this event, please RSVP to bizevents@ufv.ca by Friday, January 23, 2017. Dave Harder is one … Read more
Students from Rick Hansen Secondary school, in Abbotsford BC, have recently won a competition involving using co-ops in schools. The winning students were coached by some of our very talented UFV BBA students, Katherine Levett, Sundeep Johal, Michelle Ndizeye, Nicole Noort, and Caitlin O-Donaghue, who assisted the group of three students win the competition, and … Read more
The Employer Engagement program is at it again! On April 29th, at 2:00pm, the School of Business EEP program will be touring Old Abbey Ales. This great opportunity is perfect for students interesting in Marketing, Operations Management, and who want to see how a Brewery is run! RSVP by emailing eep@ufv.ca, or by stopping by … Read more
Yesterday was the annual UFV Student Research Day, hosted by the Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies Office. Students from around the institution who conduct research under the supervision of a UFV faculty member may take part in a Micro Lecture series, Poster Presentation, or both. The School of Business had multiple student research groups enter … Read more
Stephen James Associates are an international recruiting firm specializing in accounting and finance, and due to the growing market in the Fraser Valley, have decided to have a job fair in the area! On Thursday April 7th, from 3-6pm, in their Langley office. 8506 200th Street, Suite 200 Langley, BC V2Y 1Z6 If you are interested … Read more
Here is your chance! The Employer Engagement Program (EEP) has organized a tour for the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre for Friday, March 18th. This incredible opportunity is available to UFV business students, and is completely free! Just email eep@ufv.ca to reserve your seat, or you can stop by the School of Business reception, on … Read more