WELCOME HOME!
We’re excitedly planning for your arrival! This is an exciting but scary step in your life and we want to make sure you are supported throughout your MtA career.
An experiential model of learning is at the forefront of our agenda. Whether you pick up intern positions in your field of interest, become a teaching assistant for courses, participate in our numerous clubs and societies, or stick to the classroom and involve yourself with role-playing scenarios, you will be able to take what you’re learning in the classroom and apply it to real situations and case studies that allow you to immerse yourself in your studies while understanding the intricacies of real world business.
We have created so many ways for you to find your passion and develop the skills you need to succeed. Participation in internships and work opportunities in numerous fields, research opportunities, workshops, and clubs and societies will help you develop the soft skills that will set you apart, and a very engaged alumni network provides opportunities to learn about and work in industries all over the world.
We’ve highlighted a few faculty members and opportunities for you to discover once you’re here. These are only a small few ways that we strive to provide you with an academic experience that is, well... number one in Canada for primarily undergraduate universities, again!
W E L C O M E
SOME FACULTY MEMBERS
Our faculty are recognized experts in their respective fields of business, bringing their research, expertise and partnerships into the classroom.
Dr. Fred Olayele
Dr. Olayele teaches Business Studies and Quantitative Analysis for Business Decision making, as well as finance courses. Dr. Olayele has a keen interest in trade policy, innovation, urban policy, and inclusive development, to name a few.
Dr. Jane Mullen
Dr. Mullen teaches Organizational Behaviour to our second year students, along with several 3rd and 4th year courses. Her research interests are centered on leadership and health and safety.
Dr. Rosemary Polegato
Dr. Polegato engages students in various marketing projects that spark passion and realization of the importance of reaching people. She specializes in the arts and culture sector. Her research seeks to understand consumer behaviour, audience development, and teaching effectiveness.
Dr. Moe Hashemi
Dr. Hashemi teaches courses such as Strategic Management and Business Ethics using experiential learning and gamification. His research focuses on technological innovations and society, governance mechanisms, top management teams, and ethical leadership.
Dr. Qi Guo
Dr. Guo is one of our accounting faculty members, teaching across the second and third years in both financial and management accounting. Dr. Guo’s recent research focus has been on corporate financial communication.
Dr. Caitlin McLaughlin
Dr. McLaughlin teaches marketing to our upper year students, from social media marketing and brand management to research methods. Dr. McLaughlin’s research centres around digital marketing and brand communities.
GET INVOLVED
We have several Commerce-related societies to cover your interests, such as...
Commmerce Society
Emma Vogels, President (2024-2025)
CommerceSociety@mta.ca
The Commerce Society advocates for student success and provide opportunities to network in various ways, along with hosting fun events such as two networking trips for students throughout the year.
Case Competition Team
Conal Donnelly, President (2024-2025)
CaseCompetition@mta.ca
Our Case Competition team has had great success, with top 3 placements in numerous competitions. Our team travels around the Maritimes and Ontario to compete.
Investment Club
Matthew Kaul, President (2024-2025)
InvestmentClub@mta.ca
Overseen by a faculty member and an alumnus, the Investment Club has a fund of approximately $150,000 to invest with. Learn the ropes in a safe space. Our VCIC team has also been successful in competitions.
Commerce Society in Montreal (‘24)
See you soon!
