Dr. Sean Hennessey (Business) and Dr. Lawrence Gitman (San Diego University) have just produced the second edition of Principles of Corporate Finance, which looks at concepts, techniques and practices, that students require to make corporate financial decisions in a competitive, global business environment. The new edition has been updated to present current and emerging issues and techniques that affect the practice of financial management. (Pearson Education Canada)

UPEI maintains an exchange agreement with ESC Rennes School of Business in Rennes, France

The Executive Education Programs in UPEI's School of Business increase the knowledge and skill base in upper-level management on Prince Edward Island and add value to businesses and organizations, while providing members of the community with an opportunity to further their education while working full-time.

For more information: www.upei.ca/business/executive-education-programs-launched-school-business

The Tourism Research Centre (TRC) is located in the UPEI School of Business and provides Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry with the knowledge, expertise, and research tools required for the Island to establish itself as a premier tourist destination.

The TRC increases tourism research capacity on PEI. In an ever-evolving tourism industry, there is a constant need to inquire about trends and evolving tastes as well as to test assumptions and ideas. The TRC's mandate is to conduct quality tourism research and lead in tourism research education. The TRC analyzes available tourism data; produces industry, government, and academic reports; and broadly distributes value-added information to stakeholders in the industry.

The Centre identifies opportunities and issues that might have an impact on the province’s tourism industry. This research assists tourism’s decision-...

Farmers Helping Farmers is a PEI-based non-governmental organization that partners with East African farm groups to improve agricultural production for sustainable development within communities. UPEI maintains a strong connection to this organization and has partnered in international development projects since 2004.

The UPEI School of Business acts as a delivery partner for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), a one-year educational program which prepares individuals for international business and export trade and development. Successful completion of the program allows each graduate to receive recognition as a “Certified Intern Trade Professional.” Timeless Technologies Inc., Reel Media, and West Isle Enterprises Ltd. are just a few of the 30+ Island businesses and/or entrepreneurs that have taken part in the Forum for International Trade Training.

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) was recently recognized by the North American Small Business International Trade Educators (NASBITE) for Excellence in International Trade Training.

For more information: http://trade.upei.ca/...

This program encourages youth to consider a career as an entrepreneur by removing such obstacles as financing, lack of experience, and the need for ongoing mentoring. The program increases the number of graduates who pursue entrepreneurship and business ownership and allows existing businesses to continue when owners are wanting to retire or try new ventures.

Island businesses that have participated include Enviroage Plastics Limited and Charlottetown OK Tire.

The mission is "to add value to the co-op student" by enhancing student learning in a real world context, while adding value to businesses whether locally or globally. Approximately 100 students participate each year in the Business Co-op program.

This program was established at UPEI in 1996.

During the summer of 2009, there were 57 students in co-op work placements. Of those, 50 chose to stay on PEI: 44 students in Charlottetown, 5 students in Summerside, and 1 in Hunter River.