Meet our Student Ambassadors

Our MBA Ambassadors are eager to share their perspectives as McGill MBA students, and to answer your questions about student life at McGill and in Montreal.

All admissions and application-related queries should be directed to mba [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Enquiry%20from%20website) .

Omar Ba mashmos

Omar Ba mashmos
Bachelor of Engineering
McGill University
Yemen
LinkedIn | omar.bamashmos [at] mail.mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20MBA%20Inquiry) (Email)

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I chose Desautels MBA program for four reasons. First, the MBA curriculum at Desautels equips students with the practical business knowledge that they need to have a successful career. It teaches core skills and provides various courses to specialize in a specific domain. Second, Desautels MBA offers an exceptional career coaching program which ensures that students have the professional skills to thrive in the competitive business world. Third, Desautels Alumni body and professional network are so vast and diverse. It, therefore, offers tremendous opportunities to join any industry in any region around the world. Fourth, Desautels students’ body is comprised of some of the most talented successful people in the world which I looked forward to being part of. Overall, the MBA program at Desautels is not only an academic degree but a life-transforming journey. I don’t believe there is a limit to what I can achieve.

David Bossa

David Bossa
Bachelor of Economics
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Colombia
LinkedIn | david.bossa [at] mail.mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20MBA%20Inquiry) (Email)

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An MBA is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I wanted to take the most out of it. I wanted to study in a prestigious school, with global recognition and a network, that could open doors in a wide variety of countries. I got to talk to many Canadian professionals that knew Desautels as one of the best Business Schools in Canada, and one with a great network around the globe.
Also, the experiential learning experiences were a decisive factor for me, and Desautels offers MBA students a wide variety, that can leverage the knowledge acquired in the classroom. This, alongside to the career advising services that are accompanying the students during the program, made me choose Desautels for my MBA.

Dishari Chakraborty

Dishari Chakraborty
Bachelor of Technology
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
India
LinkedIn | dishari.chakraborty [at] mail.mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20MBA%20Inquiry) (Email)

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After I decided to pursue an MBA, Desautels was the top choice for me. The reputation of McGill University and the prestige of being a McGill Alumni are unparalleled. Not only do I gain global exposure, I get an opportunity to be a part of a talented and diverse cohort. I gain access to the large global alumni network. Another factor that set Desautels MBA apart for me is the small cohort size. It allows learning to be interactive and helps form a close, tightly knit group.

 

Sameer Gupta

Sameer Gupta
Bachelor of Technology
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
India
LinkedIn | sameer.gupta [at] mail.mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20MBA%20Inquiry) (Email)

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Desautels is one of the best business schools in Canada, and there are numerous reasons for it. Desautels MBA has a diverse culture with students from 30+ countries. This has allowed me to significantly expand my cultural boundaries. Further, the MBA curriculum is highly immersive with elements such as internship, integration classes providing opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge, and Toronto and International trips for networking.
Desautels also offers an active and enriching series of extracurricular activities. The “Desautels Graduate Consulting Club” is helping me enrich my consulting skillset, and the “Desautels Graduate LGBTQ+ Association” has helped make my MBA-journey much more inclusive.
Additionally, the presence of Desautels’ full-time career coaches has given me the comfort of ample development and employment opportunities. Preparation streams such as the Consulting Career Prep and Corporate Strategy Workshops offered by Desautels are a testament of its wide-ranging network and the capabilities of its career centre.

Ankur Katiyar

Ankur Katiyar
Bachelor of Technology
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
India
LinkedIn | ankur.katiyar [at] mail.mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20MBA%20Inquiry) (Email)

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Desautels was the first choice for my MBA because of the diverse small cohort, strong alumni network and a chance to learn from globally renowned professors.
After working as an operations manager onboard cargo ships for 5 years, I wanted to pivot to a corporate role in consulting and strategy, and the specialization in Global Strategy and Leadership offered at Desautels will help me achieve this goal.
The flexibility of the program in terms of duration, internship and electives is one of its kind and helps to tailor the program as per your requirements.
All the above reasons helped me choose Desautels for my MBA and I am proud to be a part of such a prestigious institution.

Pierre Martin

Pierre Martin
Bachelor of Engineering
University of Lima
Peru
LinkedIn | pierre.martin2 [at] mail.mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20MBA%20Inquiry) (Email)

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Desautels’ reputation for outstanding teaching and innovative research, ranked 2nd in Canada and 90th worldwide by the 2022 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking.
Its flexible and globally focused curriculum oriented in hands-on learning, and its personalized career coaching to develop my professional career in consulting, corporate strategy, and business management.
The variety of clubs and associations Desautels offers to integrate the students and promote learning, of which I am currently the MBA Representative of the Desautels Graduate Entrepreneurship Club (DGEC).
McGill’s location, as I consider Montreal to be the best student city in North America for its booming job market, for being a hub for technology, AI and entrepreneurship, and for the high quality of life it offers.
Desautels’ MBA focus in networking and learning is changing my life for the better and I am excited for being an Ambassador to contribute back to my beloved University!

 

Megan Norland

Megan Norland, MBA/Law
Bachelor of Arts (Combined Honours in Early Modern Studies and English, Minor in French)
University of King's College
Ottawa, Canada
LinkedIn | megan.norland [at] mail.mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20MBA%20Inquiry) (Email)

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I have wanted to become a lawyer for many years. After working as an office administrator and paralegal at a top-rated boutique law firm, I saw the importance of understanding business in running a successful firm, where business development, financial, and team management skills are all required. McGill uniquely allows students to combine the MBA with both the BCL and JD law degrees. The business training and career development opportunities offered by the Desautels MBA program combined with McGill’s transsystemic law program, comprising Common, Civil, and Indigenous traditions of law, offered the complete foundation I sought. I also recognized that my fellow students would shape my MBA experience. The structure and culture of the Desautels program, its international student body, its location in Montreal, the integrated International Study Trip, and its reputation as a leading business and law school made McGill my top choice.

Mariapaz Pajares Burns

Mariapaz Pajares Burns
Bachelor of Economics
Universidad del Pacifico
Peru
LinkedIn | mariapaz.pajaresburns [at] mail.mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20MBA%20Inquiry) (Email)

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I chose Desautels for my MBA because of three reasons. First, the size of the cohort makes it possible to have meaningful connections with all my peers. By having a small cohort, everyone has a sense of community, and we are always helping each other to be successful. Second, the strength of the alumni network helps me discover new career opportunities and enter the corporate world in Canada. As an international student, this is highly valuable when looking for internships and jobs. Since all the alumni have a community feeling towards Desautels, they are open to connecting and helping you in your professional career. Finally, the program offers a variety of courses and experiential experiences to further develop your knowledge and skills. By being able to take courses from different specializations, you can create your career path. These three reasons made Desautels my first choice for my MBA.

Ritika Raina

Ritika Raina
Bachelor of Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University
India
LinkedIn | ritika.raina [at] mail.mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20MBA%20Inquiry) (Email)

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While preparing for my MBA journey there were certain key factors that were essential for my school selection. Starting with first and foremost were the variety of course offerings that would provide me with a strong theoretical and practical management foundation and become a future leader. Along with this there was flexibility to pace and tailor my course, according to my needs and interests.
Secondly, the small size of the cohort that would enable to get deeper bonds with my batch mates and foster a learning environment. This would also help me make connections for the lifetime.
Last but not the least was the impact that my interview experience with you had on me. My experience through my interview with you was one of a kind and it made me realize the emphasis McGill puts on knowing the actual me, and not only the superficial self of knowing the scores, which is the eliminating criteria for most of the colleges.
A combination of all these major and some of the minor factors made me choose McGill over other colleges and I am glad that I am part of the "DARE" legacy and will be called a product of McGill.

 

Ricardo Restrepo Betancur

Ricardo Restrepo Betancur
Bachelor of Engineering
EAFIT University
Colombia
LinkedIn | ricardo.restrepo2 [at] mail.mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20MBA%20Inquiry) (Email)

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When I was looking at pursuing my MBA I wanted to make sure that I could get the best out of this experience and this implied to be part of a well reputed and internationally renowned university. I’ve always wanted to be part of a long-tradition and legacy proven institution that could connect me with some of the best knowledge and trends. I wanted to connect with a wide diversity of persons and knowledges but keeping meaningful and deep connections, which was given by a small group such as that of McGill. On the other hand, I wanted to have the chance to live in a multicultural city. A friendly place in which I could expend my study days and welcoming enough to come with my family.

Rithu Krishna Sindhu

Rithu Krishna Sindhu
Bachelor of Technology
National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC)
India
LinkedIn | rithu.sindhu [at] mail.mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20MBA%20Inquiry) (Email)

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I am an aspiring technology entrepreneur with seven years of experience as a software developer and technical lead. The main goal of pursuing an MBA for me is to learn how to successfully launch and run a business and also to connect with smart people from different sectors of business services. Desautel's specialization in Entrepreneurship and Global Strategy & Leadership was a great attraction to me as it listed down the courses very aligned to my future goals. McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is worth mentioning, as they have various workshops and sponsorships, especially for women entrepreneurs and will be a great help in my career journey. In addition to this, the diversity and student culture at McGill, the individual attention and personal advice given by career coach, excellent professors, small cohort and good placement record are some compelling reasons for choosing Desautels over other MBA universities.

Lisa Wu

Jiali (Lisa) Wu
Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Arts
University of Rochester
China
LinkedIn | jiali.wu [at] mail.mcgill.ca (subject: McGill%20MBA%20Inquiry) (Email)

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Enrolling in a prestigious university with a smaller cohort cultivates an environment that fosters the development of life-long friendships. On a professional level, McGill University's career service provides focused guidance and ample opportunities for career growth. Moreover, the McGill MBA program also attracts students from around the world, offering a distinctive academic experience that nurtures the expansion of cultural horizons and facilitates meaningful engagement with diverse background.

 

You can find out more about the McGill MBA experience by visiting our blog, which showcases our students and alumni.

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