MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mitchell McEwen (MMF’20)
Learn how the McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) can open a number of career doors. On this Earth Day, we catch up with an MMF alumnus working in ESG and Sustainable Finance, Mitchell McEwen (MMF’20). Now Senior Manager, Enterprise Sustainable Finance, TD Bank Group, he first joined the Bank as an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) intern.
MMF student Allen Li receives Peter Christoffersen MMF Award
Allen Li, a student in the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program at McGill University, has received this year’s Peter Christoffersen MMF Award in recognition of his academic excellence and contributions to Desautels Capital Management (DCM), a student-run, licensed, and regulated investment firm designed to give McGill students invaluable i
Congrats to MMF team on Challenge win
Congratulations to Master of Management in Finance (MMF) Team 6 students Pascal Audette, Heng Chang, Fenton Garvie, Eugenia Pan and Alexandre Touchette on their win at the 5th
McGill Master of Management in Finance ranks top-20 in the 2023 QS World Business Masters in Finance Ranking
The McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has been named the number two program in Canada and is one of the top-20 programs in the world, according to the 2023 QS Business Masters in Finance Ranking.
Persistent inflation could contribute to a recession, but there are steps that can take to ease the pain
The recovery from the pandemic created strong demand for products and services, but supply remained weak as a result of supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and the rising cost of food and oil. Together, these factors have contributed to high inflation, which central banks are fighting by raising interest rates. But some of these factors are beyond the reach of central bank’s efforts, like rising energy prices caused by the war in Ukraine, said Prof.
Management Masters Office achieves Gold-Level Sustainable Workplace Certification
Improvements in sustainability are often motivated by a desire to reduce environmental impact, but for the McGill Management Masters Office, friendly competition plays a role too. In 2021, Sustainable Workplace Ambassador Wesley McCoy challenged a colleague to see who could reach Bronze-level Sustainable Workplace Certification first. The Management Masters Office achieved that goal, and then some.
Montreal named top Canadian city for students
After naming McGill Canada’s top university earlier this month, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has ranked Montreal as the most desirable Canadian city to be a student, and one of the most soug
McGill Desautels Masters Office attains Gold level of sustainability certification
After receiving a Silver certification under the McGill Sustainable Workplace Certification program, the McGill Desautels Masters Office has taken it to the next level, earning its Gold certification. The Sustainable Workplace Certification program challenges the McGill community to foster healthier, environmentally friendly, connected workplaces through individual and collective practices.
McGill MMF ranked 25th globally by Financial Times
The Financial Times has included the Desautels Faculty of Management’s Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program on its annual list of top master’s in finance programs, placing it in the top 3 in North America, and 25th globally. The Financial Times ’global rankings reflect program performance in categories like salaries, student satisfaction, and job placement.
McGill Desautels Master’s Office receives new level of sustainability certification
After receiving a bronze certification under the McGill Sustainable Workplace Certification program, the McGill Desautels Master’s Office has taken it to the next level, earning its silver certification. The Sustainable Workplace Certification program challenges the McGill community to foster healthier, environmentally friendly, connected workplaces through individual and collective practices. Congratulations to our Master’s team for this stellar achievement; keep up the good work!
MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Aïcha Traoré
Aïcha Traoré (MMF’20), now a Senior Market Risk Analyst at National Bank of Canada, credits the McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program for allowing her to master finance fundamentals and hone critical skills. Her passion for finance was influenced by her family and she plans to return to Côte d’Ivoire to contribute to its economic development.
Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mark Moudabber (MMF’20)
Learn how the McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has opened doors for careers in Fintech, Risk Management and ESG. MMF alumnus Mark Moudabber (MMF'20) describes how the experiential learning offered by Desautels Capital Management helped him prepare for his career at Sarwa.
Desautels Masters Office earns certificate of sustainability
Four McGill offices, including the Desautels Faculty of Management Masters Office, have committed to advancing sustainability in concrete ways through the Sustainable Workplace Certification program. In the year ahead, the Masters Office will strive to reduce its ecological footprint with the goal of moving from bronze-level certification to gold and platinum.
From pitch to practice
In the 2021 Desautels Capital Management Virtual Experience, Master of Management in Finance (MMF) students had the unique opportunity to present financial strategy pitches to investors and McGill alumni. This experiential learning event opens the door for students to network with and receive constructive feedback from stakeholders in major firms based in New York City.
Q&A with Professor David Schumacher
Get to know Associate Professor David Schumacher, who teaches in the McGill Desautels Master of Management in Finance, in a new Q&A. He discusses his research on institutional investment, his teaching style, his love of road biking and more!
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