McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management is at the forefront of a national push to develop more flexible MBA programs. Starting this year, Desautels will offer 12- and 16- month alternatives to its traditional 20-month full-time MBA program. Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou explains why the expanded offering is essential to maintaining a competitive edge.
Masters degrees in fields like finance and big data are quickly becoming a popular alternative to the traditional MBA for students looking to specialize. Professor Mehmet Gumus, Academic Director for the Master of Management in Analytics (MMA), and Rida Mehdi (MMA'19) weigh in on the unique advantages of a specialty degree.
For the second year in a row, a team of McGill Desautels MBA students won first prize in the Social Business Creation competition held at HEC Montréal. The winning team unveiled their business plan for Turbodega, a social enterprise that would create management tools to help small grocers in emerging economies track their daily sales in real time. Jointly hosted by HEC Montréal and the Yunus Centre, the competition challenges students to develop as social entrepreneurs.
Visit the links below for photos of Turbodega and last year’s winner, Kajou.
Public opinion is split over the LNG Québec project, which would build a liquefaction plant and marine terminal to transport goods on the Saguenay River. From the perspective of BCom student Chrystophe Simard, the economic windfall generated by LNG Québec will outweigh the environmental impact.
In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, McGill alumnus David Hopkinson, the global director of partnerships for the Spanish soccer club Real Madrid and former sales manager for the Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Group (MLSE), reveals the key to building lasting relationships in the sports industry.
For the 15th year in a row, McGill has edged out its competition to be named Canada’s top medical doctoral university by Maclean’s Magazine.
According to Maclean’s, the choice to award McGill the top spot reflects factors like McGill’s emphasis on research, environmental initiatives, and on-campus entrepreneurial opportunities.
BCom student Huaide “Iris” Huang reflects on the value she’s gained from the two-week McGill Israel Study Trip.
Can e-mail interruptions actually boost your productivity at work? New research from Prof Alain Pinsonneault says yes; the key is to be mindful and determine task relevance.
This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management.
What will your workplace be like in the age of the learning algorithm? New research from Professor Samer Faraj explains why the current technological revolution is unlike any other we’ve seen and how we can adapt.
This article is brought to you by Delve, the official thought leadership publication of McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management.
Yann LeCun, Director of AI at Facebook and 2018 Turing Award recipient, and Desautels Professor of Organizational Behaviour Matissa Hollister answer the burning question: Is AI coming for your job?
Nancy J. Adler, Professor in Organizational Behaviour and S. Bronfman Chair in Management, will receive the International Leadership Association (ILA)’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Ottawa later this month.
Since 2008, the ILA has conferred its Lifetime Achievement Award upon 37 recipients who have made significant contributions to the field of leadership studies through “prominent published works and their influential support of the body of leadership knowledge and practice.”
Inspired by his studies in Entrepreneurship and Managing for Sustainability, Thibault Sorret (BCom’18) has accepted a management role at a Montreal-based urban agriculture company. Lufa Farms, co-founded by alumna Lauren Rathmell, uses hydroponics to grow pesticide-free vegetables, fruits, and other plants for 17,000 local customers.
Mehmet Gumus, Associate Professor in Operations Management, was recently appointed to the Editorial Board of Manufacturing & Service Operations Management (M&SOM).
Are you a big picture or a details person? Professor Henry Mintzberg rejects the dichotomy and argues that both perspectives are essential for effective leadership.
Professor Karl Moore sits down with McGill alumnus and entrepreneur Jonathan Stent-Torriani to hear his thoughts on creating a company culture that motivates people to succeed. The South African native is the co-founder and co-chair of Newrest, a multi-sector catering company with 35,000 employees across 50 countries.