Dr. Jennifer Jennings

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Jennings is a Professor at the Alberta School of Business, specializing in entrepreneurship, gender, and family business. She holds the prestigious Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Entrepreneurship, Gender, and Family Business and is recognized as a leading researcher in these fields. Her extensive publication record includes two edited books and over 30 scholarly articles, with seven articles receiving 'Best Paper' awards at international academic conferences. Jennifer's notable contributions to the field include her role in co-organizing the Diana International Conference on Women’s Entrepreneurship Research and her involvement in the production of impactful research outputs. She has served on the editorial boards of several prominent journals and has received numerous accolades for her academic service and research contributions, including the Outstanding Reviewer Award from the Academy Management Review. Throughout her career, Jennifer has conducted significant research addressing questions of gender and entrepreneurship, contributing valuable insights into how gender dynamics affect entrepreneurial practices and outcomes. As a dedicated educator, she has taught various courses at undergraduate, MBA, and Ph.D. levels, while also overseeing numerous student research projects. Her teaching has been recognized with university-level awards, including the McCalla Professorship at the University of Alberta.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching courses in entrepreneurship and management and supervising student research projects.

Awards

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Responsible Research in Business Management Honor Roll

2022-01-01
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Foundational Paper Award

2021-01-01
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Outstanding Reviewer Award

2018-01-01
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Outstanding Service Award

2015-01-01

Courses

Introduction to Management Managing Family Enterprise Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Management

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management