Industry Engagement
The MBAN program delivers a dynamic blend of academic, professional, and industry-engaged experiences designed to strengthen both technical expertise and business acumen. Students engage in advanced coursework in analytics, machine learning, data visualization, and AI, complemented by applied projects that address real-world business challenges in collaboration with industry partners (, , , , ,, and ).
Beyond the classroom, students participate in workshops, guest lectures, and networking events with analytics professionals, enhancing their career readiness and industry exposure. The program also supports comprehensive professional development through resume coaching, interview preparation, career fairs, research symposia, and the AI Summit—creating meaningful connections with potential employers.
We highlight the Signature Events in the following:
Atlantic Canada AI Summit 2025
Driving Impact: MBAN Industry Partnerships and Community Outreach
In addition, as a member of the Sobey School of Business community, you will be based in Atlantic Canada’s home for research excellence and knowledge mobilization. Our five active research centres explore cutting-edge topics in retail innovation, social impact measures, co-operative accounting and management, the economics of immigration and much more.
Sobey Research Centres
- David Sobey Retailing Centre
- Atlantic Research Group on Economics of Immigration, Aging and Diversity
- Centre for Leadership Excellence
- Centre of Excellence in Accounting and Reporting for Co-operatives
- 色花堂 Centre for Co-operative Management
Expand your network through on-campus and virtual events with leaders from diverse fields of research and practice. Meet and learn from the Sobey School’s dynamic faculty members, who are nationally recognized industry experts and active with the local and regional business communities.
As a graduate student at the Sobey School of Business, you will have access to the Graduate Career Services Office, which offers one-on-one coaching and skill development support. We recognize that as an MBAN student, you are already a leader in your field and may not need the same career support as graduate students in other programs. Your Graduate Career Services experience can be customized to support your goals and can connect you to the industries you want to explore.