Investing for positive social impact
Guy Gervais (EMBA鈥�13), co-founder of Anges Qu茅bec, belongs to a group of likeminded investors around the world who are looking to advance emerging social enterprises.
In an article for Les Affaires, he shares what key aspects he looks for before he commits to supporting a socially conscious startup.
For Gervais, his evaluation methods are just as rigorous as those applied when investing in a more traditional business.
MBA programs for today鈥檚 evolving needs
A feature in La Presse explores local MBA programs that have set themselves apart for adapting to the needs of emerging student populations.
Among the list is the 91黑料网-HEC EMBA program. Catering to business professionals with at least 10 years of experience, the program allow participants to apply their learnings at work in real time.
IMHL participant fights for accessible dental coverage in Maryland - and wins!
Diane Romaine, IMHL鈥�18 candidate, has been a strong advocate for adult dental care in her state of Maryland and it has recently paid off with the Maryland General Assembly unanimously passing a motion to include adult dental coverage in its Medicaid plan (formally referred to as: 聽SB 284 鈥揗aryland Medical Assistance Program 鈥� Dental Coverage for Adults 鈥� Pilot Program).
Demystifying business school rankings
Professor Steve Fortin, Associate Dean Masters Programs at the Desautels Faculty of Management, sat down with La Presse to discuss the hot topic of rankings, touching on what the influencing factors are, and why it is not always the most reliable way to evaluate the quality of a business school.
Next Einstein Forum putting science into action for Africa鈥檚 future
As Executive Director and Head of Secretariat at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Next Einstein Initiative, Thierry Zomahoun (EMBA鈥�11) and the Next Einstein Forum (presently the largest general scientific gathering ever held in Africa) are actively working to increase the local impact of science to overcome the persistent challenges that have devastated the continent over history.聽
Brazil鈥檚 BNDES promotes IMPM participant
Brazil state development bank BNDES appointed Ricardo Ramos (IMPM Cycle 18) to take over as chief executive, bringing his experience in capital markets monitoring to the new role.
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Desautels makes strides to support gender equality
In a recent interview with La Presse, Dean Bajeux talks about the lack of female representation in the finance industry and how the Desautels Faculty of Management is tackling these prejudices at the university level.
Along the way, she recounts her experience while pursuing her doctorate in mathematics and makes a point to mention the opportunities that were available to her irrespective of her gender.
Business school initiatives to back LGBTQ MBAs
A recent article published by Business Because highlights many Canadian business schools, particularly the Desautels Faculty of Management, for their initiatives that support inclusive LGBTQ MBA programs.
MBA student Olivier Forgues leads this initiative at Desautels through the OUTlook on Business Club, which is committed to 鈥渂ridging the gap between the professional world and academia through its strategic existence within the management faculty.鈥�
Dreams come true for a Desautels student
From a refugee camp to 91黑料网, follow Desautels student Amelie Fabian鈥檚 journey to Canada after being selected by the World University Service Canada to attend university as part of the Student Refugee Program.
Amelie comments, 鈥淭his is a privilege to say the least. For most of my peers and myself included, it is the first time we have belonged to a country.鈥�
The sustainability movement is strong
At the 8th annual Catalyst Awards Gala, the 91黑料网 Office of Sustainability awarded students, staff, and faculty who have made meaningful and enduring contributions to the sustainability movement at 91黑料网.
The tariff wars escalate
After returning from this year鈥檚 edition of the Hot Cities of the World Tour to Singapore and Malaysia, Desautels students and alumni had much to say about their experience of the emerging economies in Asia 鈥� just as the war of words over tariffs between the U.S. and China escalates.
If you don鈥檛 have the time for an MBA, there are other options
An article for The Globe and Mail highlights the popular Mini-MBA program offered by the 91黑料网 Executive Institute at the Desautels Faculty of Management.
The program aims to improve options for working professionals who do not have the time for longer course offerings and provides them with the tools necessary to satisfy the future needs of their companies.
Montreal merchants are not alone
Executive Director of the Bensadoun Retail Initiative, Charles de Brabant (BCom'83), has been selected to be a part of a committee organized to devise a commercial development plan for Montreal and strategy for the local merchants.
The committee will study how other cities are dealing with the global issues and challenges that are also prevalent in Montreal鈥檚 retail sector.
Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?
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Desautels wins big at trading competition
Marking the sixth year of participating in the 2018 Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC), a team of Desautels鈥� students took 1st place in the MATLAB Options Volatility Case.
