Alumni transform milestone investment into impact
91黑料网 alumni Philip Cutler (BEd鈥�13) and Roberto Cipriani (BSc鈥�08) recently raised $270 million in Series D funding to combat academic inequity across the U.S. In 2014, their K-12 tutoring company, Paper, made it to the final round of the 91黑料网聽Dobson Cup, and their reach has only grown since then.
Three tips for going green
On a recent segment of CTV News Montreal, Professor Sebastien Betermier shared three key takeaways from the 5th annual 91黑料网 International Portfolio Competition, an event designed to help guide corporate and political leaders toward a greener economy. First, managers should create clear milestones, he says. Second, they must integrate change across industries.
Defining the post-pandemic world
During the 7th annual Global Leadership Research Conference at Amity Business School (India), Professor Karl Moore and fellow researchers discussed shared challenges of transitioning into a post-pandemic reality. In his presentation, Moore pushed for greater support of Indigenous leadership and innovative thinking across industries.
Prof. Maxime Cohen to develop AI systems in healthcare
Congratulations to Professor Maxime Cohen, Desautels鈥� Scale AI Chair in Data Science for Retail, on his recent appointment as ELNA Medical鈥檚 inaugural Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. In his new role, Cohen will leverage AI methodologies to improve health access and outcomes at primary and specialty care clinics across Canada.
Advancing literacy worldwide
In a recent conversation with Professor Karl Moore, former Microsoft executive John Wood provides a behind-the-scenes look at his work to increase literacy among women and children in developing nations. As the CEO and founder of two nonprofit organizations, Room to Read and U-Go, Wood is committed to confronting systemic barriers to earning a high-quality education.
Celebrating the 42nd Desautels Management Achievement Awards
Congratulations to the five recipients of the 42nd Desautels Management Achievement Awards, including three accomplished alumni: Meagan Prins (BCom鈥�17), Maria Eitel (BA鈥�84), and Monika Ille (EMBA鈥�20) as well as聽Patrick Odier and Brian J. Porter. During the virtual celebration earlier this month, Desautels students had the opportunity to network with the recipients and hear their words of advice.
MMA Gives: Leveraging data analytics expertise
Addressing Dr. Nii Addy's proposal on behalf of the Mastercard Foundation (MCF) Transitions Project at 91黑料网, Maguette Paye (MMA鈥�21) used knowledge gained during the 91黑料网 Master of Management in Analytics (MMA)聽program to lay the groundwork and develop the database and dashboard for the MCF Transitions Project.
MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on A茂cha Traor茅
A茂cha Traor茅 (MMF鈥�20), now a Senior Market Risk Analyst at National Bank of Canada, credits the 91黑料网 Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program for allowing her to master finance fundamentals and hone critical skills. Her passion for finance was influenced by her family and she plans to return to C么te d鈥橧voire to contribute to its economic development.
Desautels delegation takes Canadian final of Accuracy Business Cup
On Friday, Feb. 11, the Desautels delegation emerged victorious in the Canadian final of the Accuracy Business Cup for the second year in a row, advancing to the International final set to take place in Paris this March.
The unique magic of luxury
What makes luxury? Is champagne鈥檚 charm found in its effervescent lightness, or the ceremony of its uncorking? It can be both. Consumers will pay a premium for all kinds of reasons, and luxury goods acquire their reputations through their rarity, provenance, or workmanship. But luxury is also in the eye of the beholder, according to Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management.
How to tackle EDI issues in any setting
Many organizations say that equity, diversity and inclusion is a priority, but in order to actually achieve equitable outcomes, organizations need to make a real commitment. As part of the MBA lecture series, Prof.
Delve podcast: New Normal: How AI Is Reshaping Post-Pandemic Retail with Warut Khern-am-nuai
On Delve鈥檚 The "New Normal" podcast series, Professor Warut Khern-am-nuai from the Desautels Faculty of Management at 91黑料网 joins journalist Dave Kaufman to discuss the data behind pandemic buying and how retailers can use an Artificial Intelligence framework to react in real time to unexpected fluctuations in consumer purchasing.
Delve podcast: New Normal: How Flexible Healthcare Leadership Eases Crisis with Dr. Lynn Mikula
How have some healthcare organizations maintained stability and trust during the COVID-19 pandemic? On Delve鈥檚 The "New Normal" podcast series, Dr.
BCom students place third at Melbourne case competition
Congratulations to BCom students Sarah (Zeshi) Wang, Pragna Patel, Alex Buisson and Yurou Zhang for their third-place finish at the Melbourne Meets 2022 Virtual International Case Competition last week hosted by the University of Melbourne (AU).
Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2022
The 2022 Financial Times Global MBA ranking places the 91黑料网 Desautels MBA program 90th globally and 2nd in Canada.The 91黑料网 Desautels MBA program is 1st in Canada in the following sub-categories evaluated:
