Vern Glaser, PhD, MBA, BA

Professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise, Alberta School of Business - Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Management
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Winter Term 2026 (1940)

MMA 608 - Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

This comprehensive course, co-taught by a panel of expert instructors, aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are applied in real-world business settings. It introduces students to a range of AI applications across different industries and functional areas, highlighting the transformative potential of AI in driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and creating competitive advantages. Restricted to students registered in the MMA Program. Non-MMA students require consent of home dept and the Masters Programs Office.

LECTURE B01 (88668)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
01:00 - 01:00

Spring Term 2026 (1950)

SEM 427 - Strategic Consulting for Family Businesses

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

In this course, students will examine some of the most salient issues facing family businesses from a consulting perspective. Case studies and recent research will be used to help students learn how consultants and other advisors can address fundamental challenges facing family businesses in practice (e.g., strategic repositioning, process improvement, business valuation, governance and succession issues, and complex family dynamics). The course is case-based and highly interactive, providing students with an opportunity to both learn consulting skills and understand the unique dynamics associated with family businesses.

LECTURE A01 (30718)

2026-05-08 - 2026-05-16
FS 09:00 - 16:50



SEM 627 - Strategic Consulting for Family Businesses

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

In this course students will examine some of the most salient issues facing family businesses from a consulting perspective. Case studies and recent research will be used to help students learn how consultants and other advisors can address fundamental challenges facing family businesses in practice (e.g., strategic repositioning, process improvement, business valuation, governance and succession issues, and complex family dynamics). The course is case-based and highly interactive, providing students with an opportunity to both learn consulting skills and understand the unique dynamics associated with family businesses.

LECTURE A01 (30719)

2026-05-08 - 2026-05-16
FS 09:00 - 16:50