Master of Management Analytics students share analytics expertise with the community
In 2018, leukemia survivor Mai Duong founded Swab the World, a foundation that educates people about the lack of diversity among stem cell donors, the initiative is getting an assist from MMA Gives, a campaign that gives non-profits, SMEs and NGOs the opportunity to work with Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) students to help meet t
Companies can tap into the talent pipeline by engaging more with universities
Finding talent is a challenge for many businesses, and some of the most common approaches are not necessarily the best ones. The ‘Post and Pray’ strategy banks on posting a job description, and hoping the best candidates will find you. The ‘Reach-out and Pray’ strategy involves a manager leveraging their network to find candidates who might be suitable. But since most hiring managers are not human resources professionals, their network won’t necessarily land them the best candidate either.
Master of Management in Analytics first in Canada, 10th globally in QS Masters in Business Analytics Rankings 2023
Four years since the program launched in 2018, the Master of Management (MMA) program at McGill University has carved a spot in the top 10 business analytics programs in the world.
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 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!
MMA Gives: Leveraging data analytics expertise
Addressing Dr. Nii Addy's proposal on behalf of the Mastercard Foundation (MCF) Transitions Project at McGill, Maguette Paye (MMA’21) used knowledge gained during the McGill Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) program to lay the groundwork and develop the database and dashboard for the MCF Transitions Project.
Professor Maxime Cohen Launches New Book
Professor Maxime Cohen’s new book, Demand Prediction in Retail – A Practical Guide to Leverage Data and Predictive Analytics, co-authored with Arthur Pentecoste, Paul-Emile Gras and Dr. Renyu Zhang, demystifies how predictive analytics can be used in a retail context.
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.
Building AI Leadership in Canada
Artificial intelligence has taken over the world, and Canada is quickly emerging as the leader of the pack. Learn how a Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) can help you excel in this fast-paced, innovative field from leaders at top investors in AI like Microsoft, Google and IBM.
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MMA alumni praise Desautels’ emphasis on applied learning
Four Masters of Management in Analytics (MMA) graduates share how their time at Desautels enabled them to achieve new levels of personal and professional growth. As they navigate leadership roles in industries ranging from technology and sports to data analysis and engineering, the alumni credit the program’s ample experiential learning opportunities with equipping them with the technical and networking skills needed to drive corporate and community impact.
From Academics to Analytics: How the McGill Desautels MMA Collaborates with Hiring Managers at Major Industry Players
Landing a career in a competitive field like data analytics may seem like a daunting task, but with the right connections and the right skills it can be easier than you think.
The McGill Desautels Master of Management in Analytics has partnered with top firms like Brother and Slalom to help students find the right fit for their career.
Read more on how MMA students can build connections and kickstart their careers right out of our program.
Industry insight on MMA experiential learning
One of the things we pride ourselves on at the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management is offering a well-rounded learning experience, emphasizing not only what is taught in the classroom but also what can be gained through real-world experience.
Through partnerships with corporate enterprises and public entities, our Master of Management in Analytics students have the opportunity to get hands on and solve real and pressing issues using data analytics.
Explore a McGill Desautels graduate business degree
Whether you are looking to begin an MBA or delve deeper into the world of finance, retail or analytics, when considering a graduate degree there are four main things to look at: what you learn, who you learn it from, who you learn it with, and who else has learned it. In other words, the curriculum, the faculty, your classmates, and the alumni.
