80 students participate in Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty of Business and Management showcase
The Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty of Business and Management recently held its
third annual student showcase, celebrating the creativity and skills of Saskatchewan’s emerging business and management
professionals. This event provided an excellent opportunity for 80 students to network
with potential employers and industry experts while presenting their innovative projects.
Twenty-one student groups participated, representing all four Sask Polytech campuses
in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon.
The showcase featured projects that explore various areas of business, including human
resources, project management, supply chain management, financial services and accounting. Kristen
Craig, dean for the Faculty of Business and Management, highlighted the importance
of the event for both students and industry, noting, “This showcase is an incredible
reflection of the creativity, collaboration and practical skills our students bring
to the table. It’s inspiring to see how they’re applying their classroom learning
to real-world challenges, whether through partnerships with industry or through projects
that tackle emerging trends. Events like this show the strength of our programs and
the bright future of business in Saskatchewan.”
Tourism Saskatchewan pitched a business challenge to students in the Bachelor of Applied Management program. Brooklyn Friesen and her teammates developed a digital communications strategy
aimed at enhancing business-to-business (B2B) communications. “Tourism Saskatchewan
pitched a problem to the class and each group was tasked with working on a solution.
We built target audience personas, pitched improved content for Facebook and LinkedIn,
suggested creating an Instagram account for B2B and identified key performance indicators
to track. It was great to collaborate with a real organization, to receive client
feedback on our solution and present a project that aligned with their organization’s
goals.” Friesen will be a two-time Sask Polytech graduate; she previously completed
the Culinary Arts program and is a journeyperson chef. This spring, Friesen will be
graduating from the Bachelor of Applied Management program.
April Rubbelke and her Human Resources classmates worked with Thunder Creek Rehabilitation Association to update their job
descriptions. Without dedicated human resources expertise, Thunder Creek’s job descriptions
were out of date. Rubbelke shares the benefits of working with a real client, saying,
“We called the incumbent of each position and updated each job description based on
our interviews. Having accurate job descriptions makes it easier to evaluate the job
the employee is doing and helps set expectations.” Rubbelke completed the Human Resources
diploma in an accelerated, one-and-a-half-year format and will graduate this spring.
Alwyn Malekar is in the Project Management post-graduate certificate program. Along with other members of his group, he focused on developing a project overview
and analysis of the new Weyburn General Hospital. The students selected an ongoing
project in Saskatchewan, allowing them to utilize real-time data and public information
to construct a comprehensive project plan and review the progress and performance
of the project. “I learned how public sector projects are carried out. I also gained
valuable insights into SHA’s stakeholder management strategies and how a large-scale
healthcare construction project is executed,” says Malekar. He previously earned a
post-graduate certificate in Business Management from Sask Polytech and an MBA in
logistics and shipping. Alwyn will be graduating from the Project Management program
in December and is currently preparing to write the PMP® (Project Management Professional)
certification exam.
The showcase’s Saskatchewan Science Centre location encouraged students and industry
professionals to connect in an innovative, inspiring space. Craig explains, “The last
two showcases were in Moose Jaw. We were excited to try a new, interactive venue in
Regina. The Science Centre is a great space where industry professionals can engage
with student work and interactive exhibits in a vibrant setting. Congratulations to
all of our student participants!”
Facilitating connections between students and industry leaders was one of the main
goals of the event. Craig emphasized the importance of local businesses attending,
stating, “Employers networking with students is an event highlight. This is a great
opportunity to learn about student projects that showcase the latest trends in business,
technology and industry, along with exciting collaborations with industry partners.”
Thank you to our awards sponsor Chartered Professional Accountants Saskatchewan and
supporting sponsor HK Henderson.
Learn more about Sask Polytech’s Faculty of Business and Management.
Many full-time programs still have available seats for fall 2025. Find a program and apply today.
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