Employers want MBA grads to be AI-literate
The world of business is changing, and MBA programs are changing with it. Employers now expect new hires to arrive with strong AI skills, and since January 2025, AI has been part of the curriculum at McGill Desautels. “It’s unavoidable,” Associate Professor of Information Systems Geneviève Bassellier told Les Affaires.
Resurfacing online ‘challenge’ linked to surge in lug nut incidents
A surge of reports about loosened lug nuts on vehicles across Quebec has raised alarm among drivers and authorities, with some linking the dangerous trend to a resurfacing social mediamedia “lug nut challenge.” Emmanuelle Vaast, professor of information systems at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, warns that even minimally viral trends can become dangerous.
Experts: Digital sovereignty
The French government announced on Jan. 27 the rollout of its new videoconferencing platform, Visio. The domestically developed platform was created to replace U.S. tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams across all state services by 2027 as part of the French government’s broader push for digital sovereignty. Officials say the shift will also cut software licensing costs and strengthen security and confidentiality.
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BCom students tackle real time transformation in Quebec’s health sector
A sudden restructuring in Quebec's healthcare system turned a planned class project into a live consulting challenge for students in MGPO 485: Emerging Technologies—Organizing and Societal Stakes. Midway through the semester, the government announced a merger between INESSS and INSPQ, forcing student teams to rapidly reassess their assumptions and adapt their strategic recommendations.
Nine McGill Desautels researchers named to Stanford-Elsevier top researchers list
Each year, the world’s most influential researchers are recognized in the Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists lists. The list ranks researchers from around the world, based on the impacts of their citations, their h-index, and other bibliometric indicators. In 2025, nine McGill Desautels researchers earned the honour: Yolande E.
Professor Warut Khern-am-nuai named to Chair in Economics and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
The Institut de valorisation des données (IVADO), with support from the Fonds de recherche du Québec, has created six new research chairs in artificial intelligence to advance knowledge and train the next generation of AI leaders.
Revisiting the CEO effect through a machine learning lens
Authors: Hajime Shimao, Sung Joo Kim, Warut Khern-Am-Nuai and Maxime C. Cohen
Strategic best-response fairness framework for fair machine learning
Authors: Hajime Shimao, Warut Khern-Am-Nuai, Karthik Kannan, and Maxime C. Cohen
McGill Desautels professors and lecturers recognized at Faculty Awards
The McGill Desautels Faculty of Management acknowledges the vital contributions of research, teaching, service, and public engagement in inspiring future leaders. Through our annual Faculty Awards, we celebrate the exceptional achievements of our faculty members across various programs and disciplines. This year, we are proud to honour the following distinguished individuals:
McGill Desautels faculty honoured at Bravo Gala 2025
McGill University hosted its annual Bravo Gala on Thursday, March 27, celebrating research excellence and recognizing faculty members and researchers who have received awards, memberships, and prizes over the past year. McGill Desautels is proud to celebrate three distinguished faculty members among this year’s honourees:
Professor Alain Pinsonnault receives King Charles III medal
McGill Desautels Faculty of Management congratulates Professor Alain Pinsonnault on receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his contributions to Canada's international scientific recognition. The medal, awarded to individuals making significant community, national, and global impacts, was presented at a ceremony on January 29, 2025, at Laval’s Centre de congrès Palace.
‘Elite’ Yelp reviewers hold outsized influence, even after their formal status is lost
Yelp’s restaurant review platform awards an ‘elite’ badge to top contributors, acknowledging their role in shaping user experiences. However, new research by Associate Professor Warut Khern-am-nuai reveals that the influence of these elite reviewers persists even if they lose their official status.
Samer Faraj appointed president of INESSS’ scientific council
The Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) promotes clinical excellence and efficiency in the health and social services sector. McGill Desautels Professor Samer Faraj has been appointed president of the institute’s scientific council, which will help evaluate the value of new technologies, treatments, and health interventions.
AI can create ‘ghostbots’ that mimic lost loved ones—but should it?
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to create chatbots that mimic a specific human being – even if that human being is no longer with us. An AI companion that mimics lost loved ones could help people process grief and ease the loneliness that comes with the loss, says Emmanuelle Vaast, Professor of Information Systems and Associate Dean of Research at McGill Desautels.
McGill Desautels professors and lecturers recognized at Faculty Awards
Across programs and subject areas, the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management recognizes the vital role that research, teaching, service and media engagement play in enriching the student experience and inspiring the next generation of leaders through the annual Faculty Awards. This year we recognize the following outstanding members of our faculty:
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