Dustin Quirk
Biography
Dr. Dustin Quirk is an award-winning business instructor in the Donald School of Business, Science and Computing (DSBSC) at Red Deer Polytechnic. Dustin teaches courses on strategic management, economics and corporate social responsibility. In addition, Dustin has served in Associate Dean and Chair leadership roles.
Prior to joining Red Deer Polytechnic, Dustin taught at the University of Calgary, the Sobey School of Business at St. Mary’s University in Halifax, Lakeland College and Medicine Hat College. In addition to his teaching experience, Dustin has over 5 years of industry experience in various government policy and economic roles related to fiscal analysis, housing market analysis, business analysis and industry liaison.
His professional experience includes working as an Economist for the Ontario Ministry of Finance and as a Market and Business Analyst for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Dustin’s research interests include residential construction (housing), business sustainability, and business education. Dustin is active in the Red Deer community having served in various volunteer roles related to homelessness, affordable housing, environmental sustainability and environmental education.
Education
- D.BA. (Strategic Focus), Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
- M.Sc. (Strategic Planning), Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
- M.PA., Dalhousie University
- B.Ed., University of Alberta
- Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate, Red Deer Polytechnic