MMA student Nebiyou Timotewos receives Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers

Nebiyou Timotewos, a Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) student at McGill Desautels and 2026 McCall MacBain Scholar, has received the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers, the province’s highest honour for youth aged 15 to 24.

QS 2027 Global Rankings: McGill MBA 1st in Canada for Alumni Outcomes and ROI

McGill Desautels is pleased to share that QS ranks the McGill MBA 67th globally out of over 400 schools, and once again 1st in Canada for Alumni Outcomes and Return on Investment.

QS also places the MMA as the 2nd program in Canada, and 20th globally.

The McGill MMF program has been named by QS as the 2nd program in Canada, top 10 in North America, and 24th globally.

Two students join McGill Desautels as 2026 McCall MacBain Scholars

McGill University has announced the sixth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars, recipients of Canada’s most comprehensive leadership‑based scholarships for master’s and professional studies.

Established through a historic $200 million gift in 2019 from John and Marcy McCall MacBain, the awards cover tuition, living expenses, mentorship, and leadership development for 30 incoming students from Canada and around the world.

From analytics to finance: a closer look at Desautels' master's programmes

Study International takes a closer look at the master's programs at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management, from the MBA and Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) to the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) and

Hands-on vibe coding workshop by AAAI

AAAI recently hosted a hands-on workshop on vibe coding led by MMA’24 alum Lakshya Agarwal, introducing students to AI-powered tools that turn ideas into working applications without requiring a traditional programming background. Through real-time demonstrations, Agarwal showed how AI-assisted editors and web app builders can rapidly move from concept to deployment, including building a live portfolio website on the spot.

Generative AI changes which job types are vulnerable to automation

Artificial intelligence is expected to reshape the labour market, but its impact won’t be felt evenly across all types of jobs. In Quebec, roughly 59 per cent of jobs are considered highly exposed to AI—meaning the technology is likely to change how people work rather than eliminate roles outright.

McGill Desautels’ educational experience lauded for diversity, bilingualism

According to Study International, McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management is preparing graduates to thrive in a business landscape defined by data, speed, and global fluency.

Scoping before coding: McGill MMA students tackle AI for social impact

The inaugural Scope AI Thon challenged McGill’s Master of Management in Analytics students to design strategic AI roadmaps, not code, addressing complex social issues for Centraide of Greater Montreal.

Over two sessions in November, teams explored ethical data use, feasibility and bias while working on problems such as digital inclusion and access to community services.

Desautels alumnus Sam Greene helped the Blue Jays reach the World Series

In the 2025 Major League Baseball playoffs, the Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff has often looked dominant, even against some of the best batters in the world. Sam Greene (BCom’20, MMA’21) has helped them do it. A former varsity baseball player at McGill, Greene started out in baseball research for the Blue Jays and became an Assistant Pitching Coach in 2024.

Hari Gopalan (MMA’25), MMA Online graduate harnesses data for healthcare innovation

As part of the first graduating cohort of McGill’s Master of Management in Analytics (Online) program, Hari Gopalan (MMA’25) is using data to improve healthcare systems at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Applying insights gained from the program, he’s developed models to optimize exam scheduling and forecast waitlists, driving measurable improvements in patient care.

McGill DataSphere Lab proving to be good for business

At McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management, the DataSphere Lab is transforming how companies use data and how students learn.

Launched in 2023, the lab connects organizations eager to make smarter, data-driven decisions with McGill students who apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to real-world challenges.

Sam Greene putting analytics skills to use with Toronto Blue Jays

After four years studying in Montreal, Sam Greene (BCOM’20, MMA’21) moved on to Toronto, where he caught on with Major League Baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays. Greene started in a role in an analytics role, but has since been named assistant pitching coach. As a junior member of the coashing staff, Greene is observing senior coaches like pitching coach Pete Walker and bullpen coach Graeme Johnson.

Sam Greene named Assistant Pitching Coach for Toronto Blue Jays

In baseball, data is of paramount importance. Since graduating from the Master of Management Analytics program, Sam Greene (MMA’21) has been applying the analytical skills he developed at McGill Desautels as a researcher with the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball club. In 2025, Greene will be even closer to the action as he takes on a new position as Assistant Pitching Coach for the team.