University of Saskatchewan - Business
Associate Director, Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence (MMAI)
Rishi
Behari
Toronto, Canada Area
An entrepreneur since the age of 19, I have successfully built a career seeking out opportunities to merge my areas of interest and passion with business opportunities. Extensive practical real-world experience coupled with an interdisciplinary academic background from leading programs around the globe have made me a versatile owner / leader in diverse business areas across industries and borders. I now lend my knowledge and experience towards helping others merge their passions with strong business fundamentals in order to create and grow successful businesses, careers, and programs. Currently my areas of focus and specialization include post secondary work as the Associate Director of the Master of Artificial Intelligence program at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University, Corporate Relations, teaching Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Professional Communications, and Creativity and Design Thinking. Outside of post-secondary education, I have built a practice providing expertise in career & businesses mentorship & coaching. You might have also caught me as a business expert on CTV's The Social, on CTV Morning Live giving an entertainment update, or traveling the globe in my spare time.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Psychology & Sociology
Sessional Lecturer in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Teaching Innovation & Entrepreneurship - Edward's School of Business (COMM 349) & Department of Agriculture & Resource Economics (AREC 230).
Development Officer, Annual Giving
Promote philanthropic support for the University of Saskatchewan.
Program Manager - Campus Community Giving & Sessional Lecturer
Working towards the overall goal of building a greater culture of philanthropy at the University of Saskatchewan and in the community at large. Developing strategic programming, fundraising campaigns, events, volunteer opportunities, partnerships, and initiatives aimed at increasing engagement and value creation for students, alumni, faculty & staff, donors, and all key stakeholders on campus and in the local community.
The Advanced Graduate Professional Skills Certificate is a comprehensive, non-credit program
for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. Within this Certificate program, GSR 974 is a
course that focuses on strengths-based professional skills development and building a reflective
practice.
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Manager, Corporate Relationships
Working out of the Toronto office campus, building corporate relationships within the major North American markets to provide Smith Students with exceptional job opportunities that match their interests and skill sets. Specialization in the Financial sector including the Real Estate & Infrastructure, Insurance, Asset Management, Payment Card, Pension, and Insurance industries. Developing & Delivering specialized Career Development Workshops to Smith students across all programs on behalf of the Career Advancement Centre.
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Leadership & International Marketing
Exchange program via Queen's to complete all elective courses of the MBA program.