Laurie Busuttil

Laurie Busuttil serves as a part-time Adjunct Professor of Business in the School of Business at Redeemer University, teaching core courses including Introduction to Business, Not-for-Profit Management, Human Resource Management, Business Ethics, and Marketing Management. Her industry experience spans three decades in nonprofit finance and operations, complementing her academic role.

Education:

• M.B.A. (2011), McMaster University
• M.T.S. (2017), McMaster University
• CPM credential

Research Focus: Prof. Busuttil pioneers the application of Imago Dei (Image of God) as a theological framework for business practices. Her work critically examines how this concept reshapes business ethics, human resource management, accounting, and marketing—particularly within nonprofit contexts. She argues that recognizing inherent human dignity transforms organizational culture, leadership approaches, and stakeholder relationships.

Publication Trends: Her recent scholarship (2017-2022) reveals dual emphases: practical case studies addressing nonprofit/hospitality management challenges and theoretical explorations of Christian theology in business disciplines. Key patterns include ethical decision-making frameworks, faith-integrated leadership models, and sustainable growth strategies for mission-driven organizations—all reflecting her field experience across thirteen countries.

Professional Engagement: As a founding director of an international children's mission and frequent conference speaker, she bridges academic theory with global development work. Her consulting background in nonprofit and foodservice sectors informs real-world classroom applications.