Gustavson news
Sue Paish, QC, CEO of Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster, named 2019 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year
January 29th, 2019 – Innovator and entrepreneur Sue Paish, QC, CEO of Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster is the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business 2019 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year (DEYA).
Gustavson gains ground on Eduniversal Palmes of Excellence international ranking
Dec. 17, 2018, Victoria, BC: Listed on the Eduniversal international business school ranking since 2014, Gustavson moved up the list in 2018 from three Palmes of Excellence to four. This unique designation, undertaken by Eduniversal as part of their 1000 Best Business Schools ranking, indicates how a school stacks up against global competitors as a “Top Business School with Significant International Influence.”
Internationally recognized MBA for TELUS program lauded by QS’ Reimagine Education Awards
December 11, 2018 - Earning its third international award of 2018, the innovative MBA for TELUS program received bronze in the Best University-Employer Partnership category from the QS Reimagine Education Awards. The customized MBA for TELUS program is the result of an ongoing collaboration between the Gustavson School of Business and TELUS.
Carbon offset recommendations by students adopted by the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at University of Victoria
December 4, 2018, Victoria, BC: University of Victoria’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business will be investing in carbon offset projects that have been chosen by its students; emphasizing once again, that it is a leader in environmental sustainability. With this investment, the School will be offsetting its Scope 3 travel and commuting emissions – which make up the vast majority of its carbon footprint.
The Peter B. Gustavson School of Business’ Applied Portfolio Management Program leads the way in providing students hands-on investment experience.
November 27, 2018, Victoria, BC – Gaining real-world experience is crucial in the rapidly-changing world of management education, and the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria is leading the way with its student-run Applied Portfolio Management Program, with over $1 million in investment funds.
The Whistler Chamber of Commerce and Peter B. Gustavson School of Business’ “Whistler Experience” wins First Place among medium sized Chambers in North America
Nov. 1, 2018, Victoria, BC: The “Whistler Experience”, a service excellence program developed in partnership between the Whistler Chamber of Commerce and the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria, has won First Place among medium sized Chambers in North America at the 2018 Chamber Innovation Awards Competition.
Corporate Knights’ Better World MBA Ranking places the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business on top among Western Canada business schools
Nov. 09, 2018, Victoria, BC – The Peter B. Gustavson School of Business has ranked First among business schools in Western Canada in the annual Corporate Knights Better World ranking of MBA programs, which assesses the integration of sustainability practices, research, and teaching among the world’s leading business schools.
Sardul S. Gill Graduate School programs continue to climb on diversity in QS World University Rankings
September 25, 2018 – The Sardul S. Gill Graduate School at the University of Victoria’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business has continued to lead globally on diversity in the 2018 QS World University Rankings.
Gustavson's Masters of Global Business program continues to rise in Financial Times’ ranking of the top 100 Masters in Management programs worldwide
Sept. 10, 2018, Victoria, BC – The Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria has not only been named for a second year in a row to the top 100 Masters in Management Programs worldwide by Financial Times (FT) for its Master of Global Business (MGB) program, the school has moved up on the list with the program’s international mobility (12th) and international course experience (21st) being rated at the top of the list of the world’s best.
Innovative MBA for TELUS garners global recognition at Excellence in Practice Awards
May 16, 2018 – The Peter B. Gustavson School of Business’ award-winning partnership with TELUS has continued its streak of global recognition by winning the Silver Award for Talent Development at the Excellence in Practice Awards.
Fourth annual Gustavson Brand Trust Index reveals trends among Canada’s most trusted brands
May 1, 2018 - Gustavson has unveiled the fourth annual analysis of the brands most trusted by Canadians, highlighting how shared values, relationship management and customer experience influence consumer trust.
- Diversity, inclusion, and the what’s next for the world: Victoria Forum Report released
- Gustavson named PRME Champion School
- Innovative Master of Global Business program expands to Scotland and Thailand
- Five-year EQUIS re-accreditation confirms Gustavson’s excellence
- Slack CEO and Flickr co-founder Stewart Butterfield named 2018 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year
- Gustavson achieves carbon neutrality for frequent air travel
- $1M donation expands business education program for aspiring Aboriginal entrepreneurs
- AACSB International recognizes the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business for Innovation in Leadership Development
- The Whistler Chamber of Commerce and Gustavson School of Business’ “Whistler Experience” named a finalist for World Chamber Award
- The Whistler Experience reaches finals for global education award
- Inaugural Victoria Forum celebrates diversity and inclusion
- Miles Richardson, NCIED Director, presents to Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples
- MGB program makes the grade for the worldwide FT ranking of the top 95 Master in Management programs
- Team Gustavson wins big at MBA Games 2017
- Gustavson spirit and ambition celebrated at 2017 Festival of Distinction awards
- East Meets West Case Comp brings more success for Gustavson MBAs
- Technology trailblazer Don Mattrick to be honoured as 2017 Distinguished Entrepreneur
- Brand breaker: Consumer trust, and how it makes (or breaks) a brand
- Funding helps school’s mission to prepare socially responsible business leaders
- Peter B. Gustavson School of Business ranks fourth in Canada on global Corporate Knights Better World MBA Ranking
- Dr. Alan Winter appointed as new Adjunct Faculty member at the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria
- Gustavson recognized by AACSB International for driving innovation in business education worldwide
- MBAs continue streak of success with case competitions
- International Advisory Board honours Dr. Brock Smith
- Distinguished Alumni Award 2017 – Lenora Lee, BCom ‘02
- Sardul S. Gill Graduate School programs a leader in diversity on QS World University Rankings
- MBAs make international impact in Nespresso case competition
- Masters Certificate in Project Management wins Best Partnership Program award
- UVic and Coast Capital Savings Partner to Relaunch Centre for Entrepreneurs
- Sarah Easter Crosses Stage to Become First Business School PhD Grad
- Dr. Roy Suddaby Elected to Royal Society of Canada
- Professor Mia Maki recognized by Gustavson’s International Advisory Board
- Aboriginal Canadian entrepreneurs program honoured as best in the world
- MBAs Rock the Case Competition Circuit
- MBA team wins Corporate Knights’ Business for a Better World case competition... again!
- Gustavson honours Lawrence and Marjorie Yeats for their Outstanding Student Support
- Haida Owned and Operated celebrates second cohort of entrepreneurship graduates
- Gustavson Professors net top teaching awards at UVic
- Gustavson MBA Students Earn Glory at a Prestigious Case Competition
- Double Honours for International Management Scholar Dr. Mary Yoko Brannen
- Centre for Social and Sustainable Innovation 2015-2016 Year in Review
- NW-ACE Program Recognized for Collaborative Teaching with 2016 Alan Blizzard Award
- Gustavson School of Business Re-accredited with AACSB
- Dr. Monika Winn Receives a 2016 President’s Distinguished Service Award
- Linda Hasenfratz honoured as 2016 Distinguished Entrepreneur
- Peter B. Gustavson School of Business Co-op Student of the Year 2016
- UVic MBA students win first place in case competition at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
- UVic MBA students compete in 'Business for a Better World' contest
- UVic and TELUS Introduce Customized MBA
- The Gustavson School of Business celebrates 25 Alumni to Watch
- San Francisco Giants Owner, Jeff Mallett, receives honorary professorship from the Gustavson School of Business
- New national survey and analysis reveals most trusted brands in Canada
- Liana Victorino was awarded the 2015 POMS College of Service Operations Most Influential Paper Award
- Global marketing leader, advertising influencer, and author of Lovemarks: the Future Beyond Brands, Kevin Roberts is the first to receive honourary professorship in leadership and innovation by Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
- Gustavson will honour Victoria-born musician and businessman, David Foster at DEYA 2015
- The Gustavson School of Business presents Dr. Rebecca Grant with the 2015 IAB Community Engagement Award
- CSSI Communique - April 9, 2015
- Corporate Knights - Top 30 under 30
- BC Business - Top 30 under 30
- 2015 Distinguished Entrepreneur – UVic honours David Foster
- 2015 Co-op Student of the Year