Dr. Audrey Jamal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Audrey Jamal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph. She focuses on community-engaged research, examining the role of community engagement in advancing local economic development. Her research, framed through a community wealth building lens, explores social community finance, downtown revitalization, and community-led economic development strategies. Dr. Jamal collaborates with various partners on place-based strategies aimed at building sustainable and equitable economies. She has a strong academic background, having earned her Ph.D. in Urban Planning from the University of Waterloo and a Master’s degree in Conflict Analysis and Management from Royal Roads University. Prior to her current position, Dr. Jamal served as the Chief of Staff to the President at the University of Guelph, focusing on sustainability initiatives. She has held executive roles in the not-for-profit sector with experience in project management, fundraising, and community engagement. Currently, she is a Board Director at Guelph General Hospital.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).