Dr. Kylie Heales

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kylie Heales is an Assistant Professor in Management Marketing at Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. Her research primarily focuses on the ways in which communities shape entrepreneurship, especially in marginalized sectors globally. Dr. Heales has an extensive background in community engagement and social impact assessment, having previously worked on major natural resource projects with firms such as URS and Hatch. She has also served as an advisor to the CEO of the Queensland Farmers' Federation in Australia, providing insights into community-focused initiatives. Her MBA from Duke University is complemented by practical experience working with entrepreneurs in Kenya and Zambia, co-founding a fintech startup to bring products to market. Dr. Heales’ doctoral research at the University of Alberta involved working closely with Tunisian and Haitian entrepreneurs to identify and mitigate barriers to growth. Originally from Australia, she has embraced life in Saskatchewan, enjoying outdoor activities with her husband. Dr. Heales teaches courses on Entrepreneurship and Venture Development for both undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing hands-on learning through real-world experiences and collaborative projects. She is also eager to mentor Ph.D. and M.Sc. students focused on community-based entrepreneurship.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-09-01 — Present

Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Kylie Heales teaches and conducts research in community-based entrepreneurship, focusing on marginalized sectors.

Awards

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Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar

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Forté Foundation Fellowship

Courses

Entrepreneurship & Venture Development Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Venture Development

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.