Peter Mombourquette

Dr. Peter Mombourquette is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Business and Tourism and Hospitality Management at Mount Saint Vincent University. He joined the university in 1999 and specializes in teaching courses such as Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Management. His academic leadership includes founding the Entrepreneurship Skills Program (ESP) and the Social Enterprise for a Day (SE4D) conference, fostering student engagement and community partnerships. He has been recognized with awards including the Innovative Teaching Award (2012) and multiple nominations for the Atlantic Canada Teaching Leadership Award.

Education: BA (Cape Breton University), BEd (St. Francis Xavier University), MBA (Saint Mary’s University), DBA (University of Southern Queensland). Prior roles include Entrepreneur, Consultant, Journalist, and Educator.

Research focuses on human resource practices in small firms, teaching methodologies, and internet use by SMEs. Key publications include studies on B&B operations in Atlantic Canada, workplace learning in micro-firms, and flipped classroom approaches. He has secured grants for initiatives like the Kinu Indigenous Tourism Program ($1.96 million) and curriculum development projects.

Professional activities include chairing the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning, developing the Learning Passport program, and organizing annual events like Career Week and the Social Enterprise Study Tour. His work integrates academic innovation with community impact, emphasizing experiential learning and social enterprise.