New analytics software breaks down numbers behind figure skating performances
Craig Buntin sits with his laptop overlooking the rink at Prospera Place and with a few taps on his keyboard pulls up a video and graphic of three-time world champion Patrick Chan.
Cossette Média accueille Marc Fares dans ses rangs
Marc Fares se joint à  Cossette Média comme vice-président principal, stratégies numériques.
The 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking
17. Alberta Cefis (MBA’79, Executive Vice-President and Head, Global Transaction Banking for Scotiabank and Desautels Faculty Advisory Board Member)
EVP, Head of Global Transaction Banking, Scotiabank
Global transaction bankers know all about cross-border operations. So it makes sense that Scotiabank's Alberta Cefis is dedicated to breaking down barriers in her professional and philanthropic efforts.
AndeanGold Announces Board of Directors Appointments
AndeanGold Ltd. ("the Company" or "AndeanGold") (TSX VENTURE: AAU)(³¢²Ñ´¡:ÌýAAU) is pleased to announce that Messrs. Diego Angulo and Alexander Pena have been appointed to AndeanGold's board of directors.
More Schools Say ‘No’ To The Economist
·¡³¦´Ç²Ô´Ç³¾¾±²õ³Ù’sÌýlist of the 100 best MBA programs in the world published yesterday (Oct. 9). The U.S. institutions that have bowed out include Babson College, the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School, Purdue University’s Krannert School, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
China fund house feels the vibe of London
PENG CHOY Harvest CEO says foreign investors are poised to raise Chinese equity exposure. Most fund managers will be envious of the sales pitch Peng Choy, chief executive of Hong Kong-based Harvest Global Investments, has at his disposal.
Meet the candidate: Jevone Nicholas
Former Vanier Community Association president Jevone Nicholas says his diversity experience will improve the quality of life for Rideau-Rockcliffe residents.
...ÌýNicholas grew up in Welland, Ont., where he worked in the private sector before obtaining his MBA from º«¹úÂãÎè.
Networking tips for the busy parent
Being able to meet new people, expand your connections, and build personal rapport is a key element in business today. But anyone who struggles with balancing career and family knows well the challenge of finding time for networking.
Disclosures: A weekly look at odds and ends from the business world
The website of the World Retail Congress, which just concluded its annual confab in France, asks “Why Paris in 2014?â€
Why, indeed, British retail CEO Andy Street might have asked. The chief of department store chain John Lewis made his way to the conference last week to receive the award for Best Omnichannel Retailer (No, we don’t know what that means, either).
...ÌýA big voice in philanthropy
Entrepreneur stretches herself by opening fitness studios
It has been a journey of nearly a decade and it’s not over yet, but for Alexandra Schwartz, starting her own business lets her Breathe.
...ÌýMs. Schwartz made her move into her own business after working for a dozen years as a manager and buyer for Italian designer Gianni Versace, then getting her MBA at º«¹úÂãÎè in Montreal. After that, she moved to Los Angeles to work at American Apparel’s headquarters.
Évoluer pour affronter la concurrence
Il y a quelques décennies, apposer les trois lettres MBA (Master of Business Administration) à son nom faisait le plus grand effet auprès des employeurs. Maintenant, les programmes se sont multipliés, les diplômés MBA sont nombreux et il faut creuser davantage pour connaître la valeur réelle du diplôme.
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Double and triple threats: When an extra degree pays off
Sam Sadeghi’s career seems to be on a trajectory that only goes up. The electrical engineer has been working full-time in his field since graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Ryerson University in 2004. He continued to work full-time while pursuing a master’s in power electronics, which he earned from Ryerson in 2008.
Nicola Wealth Management Opens Newest Office in Toronto to Manage Rapid Growth
Nicola Wealth Management (NWM), an independent financial planning and portfolio management firm serving high net worth individuals and families, opened a new office in Toronto to expand its presence in Eastern Canada and accommodate clients in the Greater Toronto Area. The Toronto office is situated at Suite 1702 - 2 Bloor Street West, joining Western Canada locations in Vancouver, Kelowna and Richmond, B.C.
Kelowna's Buntin to act as athlete ambassador for 2014 Skate Canada International
Olympian Craig Buntin returns home to Kelowna to act as the 2014 Skate Canada International Athlete Ambassador.
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MBA en 10 étapes
1. Est-ce le bon moment dans ma carrière?
Même si leurs noms different parfois, les principaux programmes de MBA offerts dans les universités sont le MBA à temps plein, le MBA à temps partiel et le MBA pour cadres, ou Executive MBA (EMBA), qui s'adresse aux cadres expérimentés.Â