To mark the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Asian Business and Management Program (ABMP) at York University, a special panel explored the evolving landscape of Canada–China relations following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent visit to Beijing. The discussion brought together leaders from higher education, business, academia, and policy experts to reflect on both […]
When students think about the moment education turns into career readiness, many point to a single experience: where learning becomes confidence, and connections turn into opportunity. That’s exactly what participants described in the recent Career | Fit Participant Experience Survey, completed by Asian-identifying students who participated in the RBC-sponsored Career | Fit programs between 2023 and […]
Julia G. Bentley, a former diplomat and now research associate at York University’s Centre for Asian Research (YCAR), spent three months in Taiwan exploring how its academic community can help Canadians better understand the Sinosphere (referring to the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan) as well as the Indo-Pacific region. Based at National Taiwan University’s Centre for China Studies in spring 2025, Bentley examined Taiwan’s role as a platform for developing China-related expertise and broader […]
Sneha Elavarasan shares how participating in Career | Fit Professional Experience Programs helped her gain confidence, practical experience, and clarity as she transitioned from student to professional. By Sneha Elavarasan I’m a recent graduate in Econometrics and Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, and I was part of the inaugural Career | Fit Professional […]
Two major initiatives aimed at supporting Asian Canadian communities will launch this month at York University through the Asian Business and Management Program (ABMP). A unit of the York Centre for Asian Research (YCAR), ABMP provides professional development and management training to officials and professionals from across Asia. It also offers career experience programs for Asian students studying at […]
This year, the Asian Business and Management Program (ABMP) celebrates 25 years of fostering cross-cultural understanding and professional development between Canada and Asia. “We are proud of what we have accomplished,” said B. Michael Frolic, ABMP’s Executive Director. “Over the years, we have trained over 10,000 educators, officials, faculty, and students from Asia, winning national […]
From AI governance to geopolitical tensions, York University researchers have been driving innovative research in China studies with support from the China Insights Fund (CIF). Offered by the York Centre for Asian Research (YCAR) and supported by the Asian Business Management Program (ABMP), CIF provides grants to projects that stimulate and support research activity in […]
York University’s Asian Business and Management Program (ABMP) and Faculty of Science (FSc) were honoured with the 9th Canada China Business Excellence Academic Collaboration Bronze Award at the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) 46th Annual General Meeting and Business Forum in Beijing. The CCBC Academic Collaboration Award celebrates visionary Canadian organizations advancing educational ties with […]
How can a six-week program transform a student's career path, and what role does mentorship play in preparing them for the future? In this two-part blog series, we delve into these questions from both sides of a Career | Fit Professional Experience Program (Career | Fit PEP), generously supported by RBC FutureLaunch. In the first […]
How can a six-week program transform a student's career path, and what role does mentorship play in preparing them for the future? In this two-part blog series, we delve into these questions from both sides of a Career | Fit Professional Experience Program (Career | Fit PEP), generously supported by RBC FutureLaunch. In the first […]