E-learning - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
SMUBDC was founded in 1989 by Dr. Colin Dodds to help people realize their entrepreneurial potential. Dr. Dodds, President of Saint Mary's University (then Dean of Commerce) modeled SMUBDC on American-based University Business Development Centres (UBDCs) that use business students to help local entrepreneurs. Today, SMUBDC is part of a Canada-wide network of UBDCs that builds bridges between the business community and the academic community. Saint Mary's University is regarded as the top business school in Atlantic Canada. In 2002, the university celebrates its 200th year, demonstrating its ability to stay in touch with what Atlantic Canadians want in business education.