Dr. David Foord

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Foord is an Associate Professor at the University of New Brunswick, where he teaches courses on innovation, entrepreneurship, and business history within the Faculty of Management’s BBA and MBA programs. He previously taught at St. Thomas University in the Science Technology Studies Programme and at the University of New Brunswick’s Faculty of Engineering. In 2023, he was appointed as the Wilson-McKenna Fellow in Digital Sustainability. Over his academic career, Foord has received multiple awards for teaching excellence, including the UNB Student Union Red Award and the UNB Teaching Scholar Award. His research encompasses the history of various industries, including upper limb powered prosthetics and carbon black, and he has published extensively on topics related to science, technology, and innovation policy. Foord actively supervises postgraduate researchers, including post-doctoral fellows and doctoral students. His professional service extends to advisory board positions and committee roles within the university. Foord holds a Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of New Brunswick, a Bachelor of Laws from Dalhousie University, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Campion College at the University of Regina.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of New Brunswick • Fredericton

Teaches courses on innovation, entrepreneurship, and business history.

Awards

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UNB Student Union Red Award

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UNB Teaching Scholar Award

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UNB Merit Award

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Faculty of Management Excellence in Research Award

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MBA Graduate Student Society Professor Recognition Award

Requirements for University of New Brunswick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:550
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in Business or related field Minimum 2 years of professional work experience
Application Checklist
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  • Resume
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Specialization Notes

Department of Business / Department of Management / Department of Business Administration