The future of food can be found in insects
Restauranteurs and entrepreneurs around the world are heeding the call for more sustainable food sources. Among them is the Aspire Food Group, which has recently doubled its production of crickets for human consumption at its Texas farm.
Overcoming online shopping temptations this holiday season
In an article for The Globe and Mail, Desautels Professor Ashesh Mukherjee delves into the hidden costs of living online, which can include the temptation to overspend on holiday shopping.
Life and career insights with Brian Athaide
Brian Athaide (BCom’89) is the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice-president of Human Resources/Information Technology at Andrew Peller Limited.
In a recent interview, he shares what it was like to immigrate to Canada as a child, the change of heart that led him to delve deeper into business, and his most recent role in the wine and spirits industry.
MCCHE helps food companies stay ahead of technology
Rapid technological advancement is disrupting the status quo across numerous domains, including in agriculture and food markets.
In response, the McGill Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE) and the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) are hosting a series of relevant executive development programs from December 5-6.
Desautels alumnus named to CFE National Honour Roll
Richard Despatie (BCom’16) has been named to the National Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE). He is among the top-three writers in Ontario of the Common Final Exam.
Written in September, the CFE is a national three-day evaluation that assesses competencies including essential knowledge, professional judgment, ethics, and the ability to communicate.
Searching for a job? These skills will help you stand out
With nearly three-quarters of employers planning to hire recent college graduates in 2017, the highest rate since 2007, a recent article lists the eleven most sought-after skills that students should try to master before entering the job market.
Occupying the fifth position on this list are leadership skills, which are best developed through volunteer work, according to Professor Karl Moore.
2017 CFE Results
Congratulations to our 44 Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) graduates for successfully passing the Common Final Examination (CFE), and to Kai He (BCom’16, GCPA’17) for sharing the Gold Medal in Quebec! Richard Despatie (BCom’16) placed on the National Honour Roll.
Li Ka Shing broadens horizons for management students
The Li Ka Shing Program in International Business provides exchange opportunities between students from McGill and Shantou universities. These learning experiences have enriched participants in innumerable ways, exposing them to cutting-edge business practices and diverse cultures.
Empower McGill opens doors for students with disabilities
Last March, a group comprised of Desautels students hosted the inaugural Empower McGill conference, which promoted the benefits of disability inclusion in the workforce.
Applications now open for 2018 SEI Impact Internship Program
Applications are now open for the 2018 SEI Impact Internship Program!Desautels BCom students and Montreal-based social-purpose organizations are invited to apply to the 2018 Impact Internship Program.
Desautels Global Expert: Matthew Ingrassia
Matthew Ingrassia, MBA’07 Senior Partner, Applied Research Investments Wednesday November 29th, 2017Mr. Matthew Ingrassia gave a guest lecture to the Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) students.
Desautels Global Expert: James McMullan
James McMullan, MBA'88 Senior Vice-President, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Tuesday, November 28, 2017Mr. James McMullan gave a guest lecture to the Honours in Investment Management (HIM) students.
Dobson opens new space to propel entrepreneurship
The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship has inaugurated a collaborative space where members of McGill’s startup ecosystem can come together and work on their early stage projects.
Located at 3430 McTavish, the space is available on a drop-in basis every weekday between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.
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QS Global MBA 2018
According to the QS Global MBA Rankings 2018, the MBA program at the Desautels Faculty of Management has placed 66th in the world among over 200 schools.
The ranking considers a variety of aspects, with the Faculty ranking above the global and national averages for Thought Leadership and Employer Reputation.
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Are intelligent machines the new and improved investment managers?
An article for The Globe and Mail examines the emerging trend among investment firms to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily operations.
These new systems can identify various patterns and then make increasingly accurate predictions based on this information.