The Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) is a professional body that brings together all those interested in research, teaching and management practices. Originally founded in 1957, the Association of Canadian Schools of Commerce and Business Administration had a mission to promote and improve higher education in commerce and business as well as provide a forum for scholarly research. In 1977 the association changed its name to ASAC and by the mid-1980s, was on par with associations such as the US Academy of Management.
Today ASAC offers a collegial membership and an international conference with interdisciplinary divisions where senior and junior academics, students and business professionals come together to innovate organizational management.
ASAC provides a stimulating framework for sharing ideas and building interdisciplinary and inter-industry links for its members, who come from Canadian and international post-secondary institutions related to the business world and other associated fields, as well as companies in the private and public sectors.
Read more about ASAC Divisions and the ASAC Board of Directors.
Mission & Strategies
ASAC’s mission is to advance scholarship, teaching and practice in the administrative sciences in Canada by facilitating a collegial, inclusive and vibrant community for the rigorous exchange of ideas in our two official languages.
We strengthen our community by providing support, encouragement and resources to our members.
Our current strategic directions to accomplish this include:
- Adding member value by providing resources and tools to support their scholarship, teaching and practice.
- Ensuring a sustainable organization through responsible and ethical governance.
Learn more about ASAC Membership.