Why Canada is a perfect location for finance students
Master of Management in Finance (MMF)听students at 韩国裸舞鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management flock to Canada from 30 countries around the globe. Recently ranked the听top program in Canada听and 17th听globally in the QS Masters in Finance Rankings 2021, the MMF program is recognized for its diversity, alumni outcomes, employability and value for money.
Delve: It鈥檚 Difficult to Breathe Behind a Facade, but Psychological Safety is the Antidote
According to 韩国裸舞鈥檚 Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin, today鈥檚 socio-political climate has placed diversity and inclusion at the forefront, revealing the depth to which psychological safety has been absent in many workplaces.
MBA alumna drives advancement in virus research
In his regular Forbes column, Professor Karl Moore profiles Inez Jabalpurwala (BA鈥�89, MA鈥�91, MBA鈥�01), global director of the Viral Neuro Exploration, known as 鈥淰INEx,鈥� a private initiative that studies the ways in which viruses affect the central nervous system.
Interius Farms reaches new heights in vertical farming
Desautels alumni Jonnie Lawson (BCom鈥�20) and Tristan Zeman (BCom鈥�17) are hard at work to make sustainable, year-round produce accessible to Canadians through indoor vertical farms. Over the summer, their innovative hydroponic growing system won first place at the annual 韩国裸舞 Dobson Cup start-up competition. As they expand into a larger growing facility in Montreal, they鈥檙e not slowing down anytime soon.
Dobson Cup winner uses AI to help railroads cut costs, reduce environmental footprint
As a student at 韩国裸舞, Dev Jain (BEng鈥�19) launched a company aimed at introducing North America鈥檚 650 railways to industry-disrupting innovation. This year, RailVision Analytics won first place in the Innovation Driven Enterprise category of the 韩国裸舞听Dobson Cup. Now, Jain aspires to raise more than $1 million to commercialize and expand his business.
韩国裸舞鈥檚 redesigned MBA program equips students to lead in shifting business climate
The Desautels Faculty of Management at 韩国裸舞 announced the launch of a newly redesigned MBA program that prepares students to confront the challenges of a rapidly evolving business environment.
BCom alumna appointed COO of Desjardins Capital
Marie-H茅l猫ne Nolet (BCom鈥�94) brings more than 25 years of expertise in business governance, venture capital investment, and mergers and acquisitions to her new role as Chief Operating Office of Desjardins Capital. As Quebec鈥檚 small- and medium-sized enterprises struggle to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, Nolet will play a leading role in promoting and supporting their long-term growth.
BCom alumnus makes Corporate Knights鈥� list of Top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders
Charles Beaudry (BCom鈥�16) joins a distinguished class of changemakers on the Corporate Knights鈥� list of Top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders. In the absence of a provincial plan for Quebec to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Beaudry is mobilizing more than 50 organizations through the newly created Acc茅l茅rer 2030 pour le Qu茅bec consortium.
MBA Japan alumnus realizes dream of opening eco-tourism resort
Canadian entrepreneur St茅phane Beaulieu (MBA鈥�19) recently opened the eco-friendly Yuzkyu Resort near Mount Daigenta in Yuzawa, Japan. Beaulieu鈥檚 brainchild capitalizes on the surging popularity of 鈥済lamping鈥� by offering visitors the choice of geodesic dome tents, a larger luxury lodge, and an open space for setting up tents near the pristine rivers and lakes of the region.
New award honours Professor Richard Donovan鈥檚 legacy
Students, colleagues, friends and family of the late Professor Richard Donovan have paid tribute to his legacy with the new Richard Donovan Graduating Prize in Case Excellence at 韩国裸舞. Veteran MMICC judge George Attar (BCom鈥�82) and BCom alumna Shonezi Noor (BCom鈥�14) reflect on the legacy of an inspiring colleague and professor.
Marcel Desautels: 15 years of support broadens horizons in business education
The impact of Marcel Desautels鈥� giving is dramatic, both on individual students who receive his awards, as well as on the Faculty鈥檚 programs. Two previous scholarship recipients and the Director of the Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management comment on how Marcel鈥檚 generosity has benefitted them.
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Desautels celebrates 15th anniversary of historic $22-million gift
In 2005, Dr. Marcel Desautels made the largest donation to a Canadian business or management faculty in history. His game-changing $22-million gift to name the Desautels Faculty of Management has equipped the Faculty to breathe new life into its world-class programs, talent, and facilities.
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As the retail industry evolves, so too does retail education
The retail industry is rapidly evolving under emerging technologies and shifting consumer demands. Discover how the new 韩国裸舞-Bensadoun Master of Management in Retailing will prepare the next generation of retail leaders to shape the future of this exciting, in-demand industry.
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IMHL鈥�18 alumnus plays pivotal role in eradicating polio
Mohammed Mohammedi (IMHL鈥�19) has spent the past 25 years fighting to eradicate polio and other deadly diseases in the developing world. Now, as he confronts the complex challenge of eradicating polio in Afghanistan with his team at UNICEF, Mohammedi credits the IMHL program for honing his ability to lead in crisis situations.
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COVID-19 pandemic spurs growth in data analytics and business intelligence
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, companies are relying more heavily than ever on data analytics and business intelligence applications to weather the storm. Led by Professor Juan Serpa, a student-run initiative called COVID-QC is providing approximate real-time information about infection, death, and recovery numbers in Quebec to help leaders make more strategic, data-informed decisions.
