The Goodman School of Business is among the top five per cent of business schools worldwide to attain accreditation by the AACSB[1] as well as membership in Beta Gamma Sigma.[2]
On October 12, 2012 Brock announced that its Faculty of Business was being renamed as the Goodman School of Business. The School is named after the family of Ned Goodman, the businessman and investment expert, who provided the University with a transformational gift to the school.[3]
Accreditations & Rankings
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
The Goodman School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Fewer than 5 percent of business schools worldwide (only 20 in Canada) have earned this accreditation, the highest standard in management education.[4]
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario)
The Goodman School of Business received accreditation by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario in November 2013. Goodman was the first business school in Ontario to be accredited to the Master's level by CPA Ontario under the new National CPA Accreditation Program. Goodman offers graduates of the CPA-Accredited Program with direct access to the CPA Common Final Evaluation (CFE), which is the national qualifying evaluation for the CPA designation. The accreditation was given for the proposed CPA pathways, delivered through a combination of the Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) and Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree programs, based on its substantial equivalence to the new CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP).[5]
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Goodman School of Business was accredited by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario under the new National CPA Accreditation Program in March 2014. Goodman is currently the only business school in Ontario to offer a combined MBA and CPA program. The new accredited stream allows non-accounting university graduates to pursue an MBA and an accounting designation at the same time. The two-year graduate program also includes an optional co-op work term. The CPA/MBA program will offer a CPA-Accredited stream that provides graduates with advanced standing in the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). The CPA/MBA pathway is available to incoming students in the traditional MBA pathway and the MBA (International Student Pathway).[6]
Canadian Institute of Management (CIM)
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is accredited by the Canadian Institute of Management. Upon graduating from the Bachelor of Business Administration program at Brock, students will have met all the academic requirements for the Certified in Management (C.I.M.) professional designation. After completing two years of verifiable management work experience they may apply to the Canadian Institute of Management for this designation.[citation needed]
Beta Gamma Sigma
The Goodman School of Business is also a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. Beta Gamma Sigma is the honour society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International.[7] Only five other Canadian Business Schools have attained membership in Beta Gamma Sigma.
In 2020, its first year participating in the QS Global MBA Rankings, the School ranked 12th out of 20 Canadian business schools, including a distinction of being ranked first in Canada for the Class and Faculty Diversity indicator group, which measures student and faculty gender balance, the percentage of international faculty members within the business school and the number of nationalities represented by students in the MBA program.[8]
The Globe and Mail's 2013 University Report Card, which is a national survey on student satisfaction gave Brock University the following grades in the Medium-sized University category:[9]
Most Satisfied Students: B+ (4th in Canada)
Campus Atmosphere: A− (4th in Canada)
Academic Counselling: B+ (2nd in Canada)
In a survey of Deans from international schools of Business, The Goodman School of Business placed first in Canada in the Excellent Business Schools nationally strong and/or with continental links category.[10]
The Goodman School of Business was named the Beta Gamma Sigma Bronze Collegiate Chapter in 2007 - the highest ranking attained by any Canadian Business School and currently holds the title of "Premier Chapter".[11]
Undergraduate programs
Business Administration (BBA)
The BBA program is professionally oriented and combines studies in business disciplines with studies in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Mathematics and Science. The program's first two years provide a foundation of business theory, while the third and fourth years are designed to allow students the option to concentrate on one particular area of business. The program offers a wide variety of concentrations, including: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Management, Human Resources Management, Information Systems, International Business, Marketing, Operations Management and Public Administration.
The BBA Program offers a Co-op component and co-op placements with Canadian companies.[12]
Accounting (BAcc)
The BAcc program leads to an accounting degree.[13] Brock's Accounting Co-op Program is the second largest in Canada and is part of the Brock CPA Pathway that is fully accredited by CPA Ontario.
International Dual Degree Program
The Goodman School of Business' Co-op International Dual Degree Program is offered in association with four leading business schools in Europe. It has expanded as a result of GSB joining the International Partnership of Business Schools (IPBS) in March 2019.[14] Through this program, GSB students will complete the first five semesters at the Goodman School of Business, and the remaining three or four semesters at a partner school overseas: the NEOMA Business School (France), EBS Business School (Germany), ESB Business School at Reutlingen University (Germany), or Dublin City University (Ireland). The program also includes co-op work terms in both Canada and the respective school abroad. Each student, upon successful completion of the course of studies, will receive two degrees: the Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Brock University, and a degree from the partner institution in Europe.[15]
Graduate programs
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The MBA program is a two-year, full-time program starting each September at the St. Catharines, Ontario campus. It offers professional development for graduates and executives. The program allows students to specialize in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Operations Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, or complete a general MBA.[16]
There is also a CPA/MBA Accredited Stream which allows non-accounting university graduates to pursue an MBA and an accounting designation at the same time. The two-year graduate program also includes an optional co-op work term. The CPA/MBA program will offer a CPA-Accredited stream that provides graduates with advanced standing in the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP).[17]
The program also offers a Co-op option, where students can attain placements with companies to gain practical experience.
In 2011, Canadian Business Magazine ranked the Goodman School of Business' MBA 9th in Canada in terms of percentage increase in salary from students entering the program to starting salary upon completion. It is one of three Ontario universities in this list.[18]
Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
The MAcc program is an advanced degree in accounting and related aspects of business. The BAcc and MAcc are accredited by CPA Canada.[19]
Master of Science in Management (MSc)
The MSc is a two-year, thesis-based program focusing on business research in one of four fields of study: accounting, finance, marketing or management science. The MSc curriculum is in a specialized area of study through course work and the completion of a research program.
The program is designed for students from a variety of disciplines who have completed a 4-year undergraduate degree.[20]
International Programs
The Goodman School of Business has international partnerships with over 40 business schools in 21 different countries. Students can study while paying their regular tuition fees to Brock. They take courses in English that count towards their Brock degree. International exchange partnerships:
The Goodman School of Business student associations run the majority of the on-campus activities for students such as inter-collegiate business competitions, socials, networking and professional development events, as well as the annual formal.
Goodman School of Business Consulting Group
The Goodman School of Business Consulting Group employs students enrolled in The Goodman School of Business' MBA program for one year terms to offer consultancy services to organizations in the Niagara Region. The Consulting Group employs MBA candidates to provide clients with professional services. Through direct consultant experience, or with the support of faculty experts, the Consulting Group assists organizations with Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Strategy and Human Resources.[22]
Centre for Innovation, Management and Enterprise Education
The Centre for Innovation, Management and Enterprise Education (formerly known as the Management Development Centre) offers management and leadership development courses and seminars for middle and senior managers. Operated out of the Goodman School of Business, CIMEE is for managers and executives working in both private and public sector environments.[23]
Taro Hall
Taro Hall houses the Goodman School of Business. It was opened in 1990 and was designed by Moriyama & Teshima Architects. Taro Hall is primarily used for administrative offices, including the Dean's office and lecture halls. It contains six lecture halls for undergraduate students (BBA & BAcc), three lecture halls for graduate students (MBA, MAcc, IMAcc, and MSc), and a number of break-out rooms for group study. There is also a student lounge and computer commons specifically for graduate business students.
Beginning in 2016, the Goodman School of Business is undergoing an expansion project that will add almost 29,000 square feet of new space and improve existing space.[24]
The Goodman School of Business established the Distinguished Graduate Award to recognize an outstanding graduate who has excelled in their chosen field. Recipients are honoured for their professional, educational, community and/or volunteer leadership and achievements. Past Recipients include:[25]
2002: Doug Wilkinson, CA (BBA, '91) — Partner, National Leader for Control Assurance Deloitte & Touche LLP
2003: Debi Rosati, CA (BAcc, '84) — Venture Capitalist
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