The McGill Desautels Faculty of Management is committed to applying principles of EDI, sustainability, collaboration, and innovation throughout our programs and experiences for student, staff and faculty. Featured below are Institutes and Initiatives established to support the Faculty’s current and developing areas of strategic priorities.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
McGill Desautels aims to create an inclusive and respectful environment for everyone to thrive. Discover more about our projects, activities, and initiatives that promote a welcoming culture for all staff and students.
Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity
The Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity is the University’s central hub in support of ethical decision-making in business. The Centre aims to promote ethical business practices through research, teaching (Academic Integrity), and community connections.
Sustainability
Dedicated to integrating sustainable development/sustainability into management education, through programs, research, operations, University and community partnerships, to prepare future leaders for tomorrow's realities.
Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)
SGI is a cross-faculty partnership that connects researchers, industry, policymakers, and students to develop practical solutions for sustainable growth challenges and promote socially and environmentally sustainable practices for businesses.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Innovation and entrepreneurship are themes forged within McGill Desautels’ programs with dedicated initiatives and centres that provide practical guidance and experience. These efforts are building a community of business innovators within the Faculty, city, and beyond.
McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
The McGill Dosbon Centre for Entrepreneurship is an internationally-recognized hub for entrepreneurship, offering all-inclusive support programs with mentorship, networking and additional resources for entrepreneurs seeking to develop their startups at any stage.
Managing Disruption: Analytics, Advanced Digital Technologies and AI (AAAI)
AAAI promotes the use and research of managing disruption, such as analytics, advanced digital technologies and AI, to provide practical insights for business and management applications through academic research, teaching activities, and intra- and inter-university collaborations.
The DataSphere Lab & the Retail Innovation Lab
McGill Desautels and the Bensadoun School of Retail Management are reshaping the future of retail through hands-on labs. Students can explore latest store technologies and apply data science to real-world challenges, connecting classroom learning with innovation in AI, analytics, and retail strategy.
The Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM)
MDIIM and Delve invite students to explore management through a broader lens while connecting classroom learning with real-world insights on sustainability, leadership, and innovation through interdisciplinary research and engaging content like podcasts, articles, and videos.
