McGill Desautels conferred second EQUIS re-accreditation by EFMD
At its June 27 meeting in London, the Accreditation Board of the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) rendered its decision to re-accredit the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management for a second five-year period 鈥� the maximum term granted by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) through EQUIS.
EQUIS re-accreditation testifies to the strength of our Faculty
At its June 12 meeting in London, the Accreditation Board of the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) rendered its decision to re-accredit the Desautels Faculty of Management for a five-year period 鈥� the maximum term granted by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) through EQUIS.
EMBA alumna on financing Quebec鈥檚 SME鈥檚
Based on a final project submitted during her EMBA studies, Caroline Laurin (EMBA鈥�18) explores the local landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises and the degree of financial support available to them in Quebec.聽
As it turns out, the demand for financial support by SME鈥檚 and the funding available do not always align.
The future of retail: Not as grim as you might think
If the media tends to focus on major store closures as a sign of a retail industry in turbulence, an article in Les Affaires sheds light on some of retail鈥檚 success stories, such as Simons.
The author also points to the Bensadoun School of Retail Management as a place for training leaders that will be able to thrive amid rapid changes in retail.
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Desautels alumnus leverages potential of blockchain
As the Founder of McGill鈥檚 Cryptocurrency Club, Desautels graduate Michael Gord (BCom鈥�16) continues to follow his interest in the blockchain industry as the Founder and CEO of MLG Blockchain Consulting.
Over the next few years, Gord is looking to steer the highly-scrutinized blockchain industry into the mainstream by backing some of the most promising business ventures.
2018 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients
On June 12, the聽Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program聽awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship to the following students: Sorana Gyorgy, Eleni Panaritis, Michael Richardson and Ghassen Sabri.
In the memory of Lionel Pelham Kent, CA, this scholarship was established in 1998 to recognize academic excellence and strong communication skills among students entering the final year of the GCPA program.
Insights from Dobson Cup judge Debra Margles
With over three decades of experience working in the fashion industry, Debra Margles, President of Michael Kors Canada and McGill Dobson Cup judge, shares some words of wisdom about company growth, day-to-day operations, and how to stay ahead of the competition.聽
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A call for better problem-solvers
In virtually any career path chosen, problem-solving skills are indispensable. Yet, these skills are often not formally taught in most business school curricula or in the workplace.
This is what prompted Professor Corey Phelps and HEC Paris co-authors to combine to their expertise by authoring a book on this very topic.
These entrepreneurs want you to eat bugs
The edible bug business is expected to grow to a whopping $720 million by 2024.
Looking to meet demand is the Aspire Food Group, co-founded by former MBA student聽Mohammed Ashour.
Next year, Aspire will scale its 25,000-square-foot operation into an adjacent building that is ten times larger.
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What can we glean from an unusual G7 summit?
Desautels Professor Patricia Hewlin joined a panel on CBC News to comment on the G7 summit as it unfolded.
For Prof. Hewlin, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau鈥檚 focus on the positive was the right approach in the midst of President Trump鈥檚 aggressive stance toward other G7 members.聽
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Entrepreneurs on a mission to improve mental health
An article in Les Affaires sheds light on some of the innovative startups, including those affiliated with the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, which aim to treat symptoms of depression and other mental health issues.
One such venture includes a mobile application that allows users to monitor their level of anxiety as a means of proactively coping with manic episodes or depression.
Marcel Desautels honoured with the Friend of McGill in Toronto Award
The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to announce that Marcel Desautels, CM, O.Ont., LLD鈥�07, was honoured with the Friend of McGill in Toronto Award at the inaugural McGill Toronto Excellence Awards in Toronto at a special luncheon event on Thursday, June 7, 2018.
RILA joins forces with the Bensadoun School to tackle retail鈥檚 grand challenges
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), in partnership with the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, have announced their first-ever (R)Tech Global Retail Challenge 鈥� a case competition that seeks to address the complex issues facing the global retail industry.
The case competition will ask students around the world to develop creative ideas for reshaping retail in the circular economy and will culminate with a world-class finale in November at McGill.
Professor Hewlin on how the G7 can help future women entrepreneurs
In an opinion piece for The Globe and Mail, Desautels Professor Patricia Hewlin makes the case for a continued commitment on behalf of the G7 to empower women entrepreneurs and provide them with equal access to the resources that will catalyze their businesses.
Spring 2018 Convocation photos
Professor Desmond Tsang and Professor David Schumacher were selected as recipients of the 2017鈥�18 Desautels Distinguished Teaching Award for Undergraduate and Graduate teaching, respectively.
Their awards were officially presented at the May 31st Convocation Ceremony.
