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MacEwan University’s School of Business faculty members engage with students, industry and community as they discuss the learning, teaching, writing and publishing of business cases that focus on social enterprise, diversity, equity and inclusion, and internationalization. For the past 50 years, MacEwan University’s School of Business faculty members have used business cases in their classes as a foundation for assignments, presentations and debate. Since 2009, more than 40 Ivey business cases have been published by 16 MacEwan business faculty members.

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    MacEwan Goes Global

    This Episode Today’s case conversation - MacEwan goes global: Internationalization at a Canadian business school – with Dr. William Wei, professor of international business MacEwan University’s School of Business, Dr. Mike Henry, dean of the Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics at Thompson Rivers University, and Kimberley Howard, who brings 15+ years of experience in administrative leadership roles within the post-secondary sector.

    13 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    The Edmonton Opera

    This Episode Today’s case conversation – The Edmonton Opera: Accounting, financial analysis, crisis and resilience – with Dr. Natalia Khinkanina, Chartered Professional Accountant and assistant professor in MacEwan University’s School of Business, and Mr. Ken Keenleyside, treasurer of the Edmonton Opera Association and treasurer and director of finance for Delcon Group of Companies.

    14 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    MitiMeth

    This Episode Today’s case conversation – MitiMeth: A Nigerian social enterprise goes global – with Dr. Makarand Gulawani, associate professor of marketing in MacEwan University’s School of Business, and Ms. Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro, founder and CEO of MitiMeth, a social enterprise in Nigeria that makes handcrafted products.

    15 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain

    This Episode Today’s case conversation – Cryptocurrencies and the blockchain: Why, and why now? – with Dr. William Wei, professor of international business MacEwan University’s School of Business, and Dr. Victor Bilodeau, associate professor of management in MacEwan University’s School of Business.

    15 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Career Path from COLD-FX to PBG BioPharma

    This Episode Today’s case conversation – Career path from COLD-FX to PBG BioPharma – with Dr. William Wei, professor of international business in MacEwan University’s School of Business, Dr. Clare Deng, assistant professor of marketing in MacEwan University’s School of Business, and Dr. Jacqueline Shan, who has led the way in bringing natural medicine into the mainstream.

    18 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Uplift: The use of Gender Pronouns in Email Signatures

    This Episode Uplift: The use of gender pronouns in email signatures – with Dr. Mike Annett, associate professor in human resources management in MacEwan University’s School of Business, and Renate Burwash, director of Diversity and Inclusion Consulting at Gateway Association, an organization that offers employment initiatives that connect job seekers and workplaces with resources required to build performance and inclusion.

    15 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Better Staffing at Moving Machines

    This Episode Today’s case conversation – Better staffing at moving machines: Improving processes and addressing executive concerns – with Dr. Mike Annett, associate professor in human resources management in MacEwan University’s School of Business, Lynn Meyers, community partner.

    17 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Thelma Cross-Olden Foundation

    This Episode Thelma Cross-Olden Foundation – with Dr. Theresa Chika-James, assistant professor of management and organizational behaviour in MacEwan University’s School of Business, and Bachelor of Commerce students and entrepreneurs, Gabriella Amesbury and Robyn Starko.

    17 min
  • 8 Episodes

About

MacEwan University’s School of Business faculty members engage with students, industry and community as they discuss the learning, teaching, writing and publishing of business cases that focus on social enterprise, diversity, equity and inclusion, and internationalization. For the past 50 years, MacEwan University’s School of Business faculty members have used business cases in their classes as a foundation for assignments, presentations and debate. Since 2009, more than 40 Ivey business cases have been published by 16 MacEwan business faculty members.

Information

  • Creator
    MacEwan University School of Business
  • Episodes
    8
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
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