Dr. Charles Mossman

Professor

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Biography

Charles Mossman is a professor of finance at the I.H. Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba, where he has been a faculty member since 1990. He serves as a Senior Scholar following his retirement in 2013. Mossman has held various roles, including Acting Head of the Accounting and Finance Department and Associate Dean of the Asper School, where he was responsible for overseeing undergraduate and graduate programs. He played a significant role in maintaining the AACSB accreditation for the school, which was successfully renewed in 2009. Mossman's teaching focuses on corporate financial strategy and corporate finance within the Commerce MBA programs and investments in the doctoral program. His research mainly revolves around investments, bankruptcy prediction, and market anomalies. Additionally, he has a history of coaching finance teams in national competitions and supervising doctoral and masters students. His professional service includes multiple roles in university governance and contributions to academic committees. Mossman has also worked in various capacities before academia, including as a Finance Officer in the Canadian Forces and held positions in the oil industry. His contributions to the field have been recognized through several awards, including the Award of Merit from CGA Manitoba and recognition as Fellow of the Certified General Accountants Association Canada. Mossman earned degrees from the Royal Military College (BA-Honours Economics), Queen's University (MBA), and the University of Western Ontario (PhD Finance).

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1990-01-01 — 2013-01-01

I.H. Asper School of Business • Winnipeg, Manitoba

Taught courses in finance and oversaw various academic programs.

Senior Scholar

2013-01-01 — Present

I.H. Asper School of Business • Winnipeg, Manitoba

Continuing involvement in academic work and mentoring.

Acting Dean

2011-03-01 — 2011-11-30

I.H. Asper School of Business • Winnipeg, Manitoba

Served as the Acting Dean during a transitional period.

Awards

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Award of Merit

2002-01-01
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Fellow

2003-01-01
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CGA Manitoba Pinnacle Award

2010-01-01
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Associates Award

2008-01-01

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.