News Archives | Sprott School of Business

February 3, 2020

Creating unity is ways once unimaginable: Sexual harassment in the workplace

“Incredible feats of bravery and ingenuity have liberated many people around the world, creating unity in ways once unimaginable.” - Author Unknown Even in the 21st century, with all the... More

January 21, 2020

Redefining the modern career

Linda Schweitzer was supposed to be an architect. And, if she wasn’t going to be an architect, she was going to be an engineer, and then maybe a mathematician. But... More

January 16, 2020

New name for Sprott Centre for Research on Inclusion at Work reflects expanded focus

Carleton University’s Centre for Research and Education on Women and Work (CREWW) has broadened its research scope to the inclusion of under-represented populations at work. To reflect this expanded focus,... More

January 13, 2020

Sprott researchers receive SSHRC Engage funding

Sprott researchers Isaac Otchere and Sana Mohsni have received SSHRC Engage funding in partnership with the Insurance Bureau of Canada. The one-year project will explore the effects of Directors &... More

January 7, 2020

Taking the world of accounting and business into the future

George Addair is quoted as saying, “Everything you’ve ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear.” And, Maryam Firoozi did not let fear stop her from pursuing her... More

December 17, 2019

Bridgehead Coffee and Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business launch educational partnership

The Sprott School of Business at Carleton University and Bridgehead Coffee have announced an educational partnership that represents their shared vision for the future of business and desire to develop... More

December 10, 2019

An academic trifecta of physics, business technology, and theology to help technology startups succeed

Stoyan Tanev is changing the landscape of how technology startups articulate their product value and compete in the international market. His research program is multifaceted, combining his science, engineering, business—and... More

November 26, 2019

Sprott alumni celebrated for their impact on business and communities

On November 25, Carleton Univeristy's Sprott School of Business recognized three alumni for the exceptional impact they have made on business and their communities. The Sprott School of Business alumni... More

November 26, 2019

The knack for finding the hidden gem

Lindsay McShane understands marketing, in fact, she eats, sleeps, and breathes marketing, and has for the last 15 years. With three degrees in the discipline and years of research, it... More

November 19, 2019

Linda Duxbury, first Canadian academic featured on Harvard Business Review podcast

Professor of Managment and leading researcher in the area of work-life balance, Linda Duxbury, is the first Canadian academic to be interviewed for a Harvard Business Review podcast. Linda shared... More

November 15, 2019

Nicol Building reaches final height

The Nicol Building has reached a new construction milestone. This week, two mega beams were installed that mark the “topping” of the Nicol Building. This is the first time a... More

November 14, 2019

MBA student strives to connect people to the North

Master of Business Administration student Alex Bouchard hopes to take what she is learning in her MBA concerning sustainability and ethics, and develop ecological and cultural tourism in Canada to... More