2018 Jaclyn Fisher Management Career Fair
The 2018 Jaclyn Fisher Management Career Fair saw a high turnout of approximately 720 students and recent graduates from across 10 faculties at McGill University.
Attendees were able to learn firsthand about the different career opportunities available to them through the 59 participating organizations from a diversity of industries.
NYU Stern features alumnus Corey Phelps
Professor Corey Phelps catches up with his alma mater NYU Stern to discuss his career, advice for current students and recent grads, and the journey of writing his new book Cracked It!.
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An encouraging achievement for EMBA participant
Current EMBA participant Marjolaine Tshernish is the first Innu to receive one of two $ 50,000 admission scholarships offered to Aboriginal students each year.
Learn more about how this has inspired her to dream big.
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Success, it’s all in the hands
Much has been made about the pitch – the brief moment that entrepreneurs get to market their idea to an investor.
Professor Karl Moore comments on recent findings that suggest that hand gestures can make an investor 12 per cent more likely to back a business.
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The dark side of the web revolution
Professor Ashesh Mukherjee joins the Rotman School of Management to discuss learnings from his latest book, The Internet Trap, and outlines the five pitfalls of living online.
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New directions for Énergir
Professor Karl Moore interviews Sophie Brochu of Énergir, previously Gaz Métro, about the company’s move toward other forms of renewable energy and her hopes for the next generation of business leaders.
ALDO Group mixes shoes and social justice
With shoe stores in more than 100 countries, ALDO Group is the first fashion footwear company to offset all of its carbon emissions - and is proud of it.
CEO David Bensadoun traces the company’s strong social conscience back to his father, Aldo Bensadoun (BCom’64) who founded the company decades ago.
Craig Buntin’s pivot from the Olympics to business
Craig Buntin (MBA’13) charts his journey from figure skating stardom to his entry into the business world and decision to pursue an MBA at the Desautels Faculty of Management.
Buntin is presently the founder of Sportlogiq, an AI-powered sports analytics company that can glean insights from a single broadcast camera.
Choreographing a smooth hand over in family businesses
Robert Cutler discusses with Professor Karl Moore the prevailing challenge of handing over family-owned businesses from one generation to the next.
As the second-generation CEO of Delmar, Cutler emphasizes the importance of diligence and taking nothing for granted.
Accelerating efforts in refugee education
Amelie Fabian (BCom’18) joined representatives from refugee hosting states, donor governments, and multilateral institutions to explore how to improve the delivery of quality education to refugees.
The High-Level Meeting was hosted at the Unicef House in New York, NY on September 26 and was live-streamed.
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Experiential learning is key for modern MBA studies
La Presse explores how local MBA programs are increasingly weaving experiential learning opportunities into the curriculum.
For example, the MBA at the Desautels Faculty of Management is cited for its focus on developing an international mindset among students through study trips.
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The many draws of McGill’s Mini-MBA
Eric Saine, Executive Director of the McGill Executive Institute, sits down with La Presse to discuss why their Mini-MBA program has become an increasingly appealing option for business people who are juggling many priorities.
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Introducing the new McGill management librarians
A message from Mr.
Desautels MBA places 60th in the world according to QS
The QS Global MBA Ranking for 2019 has been released and places the Desautels Faculty of Management 60th among 251 MBA programs. The Desautels MBA also excels in many specific areas considered; it is ranked 1st in Canada for Entrepreneurship & Alumni Success, and is tied for 1st in Diversity.
Quebec’s upcoming election and legalized marijuana
Much has been debated over the course of Quebec’s electoral campaign, including the minimum age for legalized marijuana consumption.
Professor Ken Lester argues that the CAQ’s stance is far from responsible, alleging that a 21-year-old minimum age will not prevent usage among those below the cut-off.
