November 28, 2018 - Montreal, Canada 鈥� With big data and AI ramping up, the 91黑料网 Executive Institute (MEI) at 91黑料网 is launching an essential 2-day seminar focusing on Artificial Intelligence; what it is and how it can affect your business. The seminar, which will run at the beginning of December and then again in April, responds to a growing number of businesses that are looking to demystify how AI technology will change the way they operate.
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Published on: 30 Nov 2018
Discover Amol Mehra鈥檚 (BCom鈥�06) journey from Desautels BCom student to being front and centre in the fight against the shadowy world of human trafficking, child labour, and modern slavery.
Of the defining moments in his life, Mehra cites Professor Paola Perez-Aleman鈥檚 course on strategic management in developing countries as a transformative experience that helped place him on his current path.
Published on: 30 Nov 2018
The U.S. pension plan shortfall has the makings of a perfect storm 鈥� so who is heeding the call to help remedy a seemingly insurmountable problem?
Enter Professor Sebastien Betermier, a group of Desautels BCom students and the 91黑料网 International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC).
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Published on: 30 Nov 2018
An article for the The Globe and Mail looks at today鈥檚 university students who are combining their music degrees with other areas of study like business for a competitive advantage.
The interdisciplinary minors in Entrepreneurship offered by Desautels are cited as an example.
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Published on: 30 Nov 2018
91黑料网鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management and the 91黑料网 Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics (MCCHE) announced the call for applications for the 2019 Manulife Prize for the Promotion of Active Health in early October.
The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, December 7, 2018.
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Published on: 29 Nov 2018
Breakfast Television speaks with Bensadoun School of Retail Management鈥檚 Marie Jos茅e Lamothe and Desautels BCom student Charlotte Gaillard about the changes unfolding in the global retail industry and how 91黑料网 is shaping the future of this vital economic sector.
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Published on: 29 Nov 2018
Air Canada has signed a definitive agreement to buy the Aeroplan program from Aimia Inc. for $450 million, as news also breaks of the departure of Aimia鈥檚 President and CSO.
Professor Karl Moore comments on these transitional times.
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Published on: 28 Nov 2018
Rob Khazzam, General Manager of Uber Canada, joins Professor Karl Moore to talk about the leap of faith that got him where he is and his understanding of scaling a business 鈥� it鈥檚 not just about processes, it鈥檚 about people too.
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Published on: 28 Nov 2018
As the 91黑料网 Executive Institute (MEI) witnesses unprecedented growth in the number of organizations seeking employee learning and development, MEI Executive Director Eric Saine explains why lifelong learning has become essential for both individuals and employers alike.
鈥淧eople need upskilling or reskilling just to keep pace and remain relevant in their careers. Lifelong learning is needed for employability and competitiveness because life, in many ways, goes through cycles of renewal,鈥� remarks Saine.
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Published on: 27 Nov 2018
With news that Nathaniel Felsher will be leaving his role as President and Chief Strategy Officer of Aimia Inc. after a tenure of only three months, Professor Karl Moore comments on what may have contributed to his early departure.
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Published on: 27 Nov 2018
Planning for retirement is a daunting undertaking for many 鈥� but it does not have to be.
Professor Sebastien Betermier sits down with La Presse to share ten practical tips that individuals can adopt to ensure a comfortable lifestyle well into their old age.
Among the advice shared, Professor Betermier underscores the importance of starting to invest early, diversifying your portfolio, and finding a savvy financial advisor.
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Published on: 27 Nov 2018
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become synonymous with frenzied shoppers looking to get the best deals on their favorite products.
In light of their growing appeal, Professor Saibal Ray charts the development of these major shopping events, particularly within the Canadian market.
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Published on: 27 Nov 2018
On one of the biggest shopping days of the year, Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management joins Global News Morning to explore the unique opportunities that the school will bring for students and researchers interested in the evolving retail sector.
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Published on: 23 Nov 2018
For her track record of leadership and business excellence, Susan DeVore (IMHL鈥�10), CEO of Premier Inc., has been inducted into the North Carolina Business Hall of Fame.
Published on: 23 Nov 2018
Desautels BCom students Jessica Adler and Maxime Lakat were invited to the 44th edition of the International Conference in New York City (Nov. 18-20). Out of 4,000 applicants worldwide, Adler and Lakat were among 150 individuals who were selected to attend.
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Published on: 22 Nov 2018
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