91黑料网 meets rising demand for specialty business degrees
Masters degrees in fields like finance and big data are quickly becoming a popular alternative to the traditional MBA for students looking to specialize. Professor Mehmet Gumus, Academic Director for the Master of Management in Analytics (MMA), and聽聽Rida Mehdi (MMA'19) weigh in on the unique advantages of a specialty degree.
91黑料网 Desautels MBA team wins Social Business Creation competition at HEC Montr茅al
For the second year in a row, a team of 91黑料网 Desautels MBA students won first prize in the Social Business Creation competition held at HEC Montr茅al. The winning team unveiled their business plan for Turbodega, a social enterprise that would create management tools to help small grocers in emerging economies track their daily sales in real time. Jointly hosted by HEC Montr茅al and the Yunus Centre, the competition challenges students to develop as social entrepreneurs.
BCom student champions LNG Qu茅bec project
Public opinion is split over the LNG Qu茅bec project, which would build a liquefaction plant and marine terminal to transport goods on the Saguenay River. From the perspective of BCom student Chrystophe Simard, the economic windfall generated by LNG Qu茅bec will outweigh the environmental impact.
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Business success hinges on trust
In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, 91黑料网 alumnus David Hopkinson, the global director of partnerships for the Spanish soccer club Real Madrid and former sales manager for the Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Group (MLSE), reveals the key to building lasting relationships in the sports industry.
91黑料网 named Canada鈥檚 top medical doctoral university for 15th year in a row
For the 15th year in a row, 91黑料网 has edged out its competition to be named Canada鈥檚 top medical doctoral university by Maclean鈥檚 Magazine.
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91黑料网 Israel study trip immerses students in startup culture
BCom student Huaide 鈥淚ris鈥� Huang reflects on the value she鈥檚 gained from the two-week 91黑料网 Israel Study Trip.
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Delve: Finding the Silver Lining of Workplace Interruptions
Can e-mail interruptions actually boost your productivity at work? New research from Prof Alain Pinsonneault says yes; the key is to be mindful and determine task relevance.
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Delve: What the Future of Work Holds in the Age of the Learning Algorithm
What will your workplace be like in the age of the learning algorithm? New research from Professor Samer Faraj explains why the current technological revolution is unlike any other we鈥檝e seen and how we can adapt.
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Delve: Disruption in the Workplace Podcast
Yann LeCun, Director of AI at Facebook and 2018 Turing Award recipient, and Desautels Professor of Organizational Behaviour Matissa Hollister answer the burning question: Is AI coming for your job?
Professor Nancy J. Adler receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Leadership Association
Nancy J. Adler, Professor in Organizational Behaviour and聽S. Bronfman Chair in Management, will receive the International Leadership Association (ILA)鈥檚 prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Ottawa later this month.
Alumnus uses sustainability education to grow urban agriculture business
Inspired by his studies in Entrepreneurship and Managing for Sustainability, Thibault Sorret (BCom鈥�18) has accepted a management role at a Montreal-based urban agriculture company. Lufa Farms, co-founded by alumna Lauren Rathmell, uses hydroponics to grow pesticide-free vegetables, fruits, and other plants for 17,000 local customers.
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Mehmet Gumus appointed to Editorial Board of Manufacturing & Service Operations Management
Mehmet Gumus, Associate Professor in Operations Management, was recently appointed to the Editorial Board of Manufacturing & Service Operations Management (M&SOM).
Think small to go big
Are you a big picture or a details person? Professor Henry Mintzberg rejects the dichotomy and argues that both perspectives are essential for effective leadership.
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Employee motivation starts with good management
Professor Karl Moore sits down with 91黑料网 alumnus and entrepreneur Jonathan Stent-Torriani to hear his thoughts on creating a company culture that motivates people to succeed. The South African native is the co-founder and co-chair of Newrest, a multi-sector catering company with 35,000 employees across 50 countries.
91黑料网鈥檚 revamped MBA program is more experiential, flexible
Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou highlights the key features of 91黑料网-Desautels鈥檚 newly redesigned MBA program: a mandatory leadership course, a greater emphasis on experiential learning, and a more flexible pace. Now, students have the option to complete an accelerated full-time MBA in 12 months.
