Desautels alumna named to Poets & Quants list of Best and Brightest EMBAs
Congratulations to Kate Arthur (EMBA鈥�21) on being named to Poets & Quants鈥� 2021 list of Best and Brightest EMBAs.
Dedicated to ensuring education for all, Arthur is the CEO and Founder of Kids Code Jeunesse, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Canadian children the opportunity to learn computer programming and coding skills.
Managing up: how to maintain a strong relationship with your boss while working from home
Managing up, the art of managing your manager, could be the secret to a successful career. But how does it work when working from home? Hybrid working arrangements are here to stay, says Professor Karl Moore.
IMPM ranked #1 in International Management by EDUNIVERSAL EEA for fifth consecutive year
The International Masters Program for Managers (IMPM) has been ranked #1 for International Management by EDUNIVERSAL EEA Best Masters North America in 2021.
Reimagining tutoring models in public schools
McGill alumni Philip Cutler (BEd鈥�13) and Roberto Cipriani (BSc鈥�08) are combatting academic inequity in over 110 United States public schools and counting. In 2014, their tutoring company, Paper, made it to the final round of the McGill Dobson Bootcamp and Cup Competition, and their reach has only grown since then.
Where technology meets retail
According to Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, investing in smart technologies may help retailers profit in the long-term despite a steep upfront cost. In a pandemic world, frictionless alternatives to face-to-face interactions prioritize consumer safety, which could lead to increased brand loyalty and in-person browsing.
Integrating business and beauty
Anastasia Bezrukova (BCom鈥�12) is the founder and CEO of Minori, a beauty brand based in San Francisco. She credits her time at Desautels, especially her courses in finance and entrepreneurship, with helping her understand how a degree in business could meld with her passion for the beauty industry.
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Motivating a lifetime of discovery
From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to interacting with penguins in Antarctica, Ron Calderoni (BCom鈥�66) has embraced a life of adventure and ambition. The Deloitte auditing partner expresses gratitude to McGill for instilling in him a profound curiosity about the world around him and an enduring commitment to working hard for everything he has.
McGill student shines in Bourstad simulation challenge
Congratulations to Elisabeth Massicotte (BCom鈥�22), one of 17 grand prize winners for the Bourstad Challenge 2021. First launched in 2016, the stock simulation challenge awards $33,000 in prize money to outstanding high school and university students who compete in financial performance, portfolio management, and responsible investment categories. Massicotte earned a 1st grand prize in portfolio management and responsible investment.
Weekend hope for retail
The labour shortage created by the pandemic forced many large retailers to decrease their hours of operation, leading to significant revenue losses, particularly over weekends. As the academic year progresses, Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, predicts more students will be willing to work weekends if it means regaining some semblance of normal, pre-pandemic life.
Advancing success in the digital workplace
Based on interviews with more than 20 young professionals from leading tech companies, Professor Karl Moore developed a series of best practices to help both introverts and extroverts flourish while working remotely. From creating new mentorship and learning opportunities to making the workplace more comfortable, employers must act intentionally to cultivate success in a digital space.
QS ranks McGill MMF among top 5 programs in North America
The McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has been named the number two program in Canada and is one of the top-5 programs in North America, according to the 2022 QS Business Masters in Finance Ranking.
QS ranks McGill MMA best in Canada for second year
The McGill Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) has been named the top program in Canada for a second year in a row, and is among the five best programs in North America according to the 2022 QS Business Masters in Business Analytics Ranking.
McGill MBA performing amongst top 26% globally according to QS Rankings
The McGill Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been named the number four program in Canada and secured a top-75 spot in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2022, performing amongst the top 26% globally out of 286 programs.
Digital currency a solution to dwindling cash transactions?
Over the last ten years, cash payments have been in a free fall and experts predict that by 2030, they could make up for just 10% of monetary transactions.
Establishing a global support network for education leaders
In his 2019 book, 鈥淏edtime Stories for Managers,鈥� Professor Henry Mintzberg pointed out a lack of opportunity for managers to come together and discuss progress, growth, and the unique challenges they face in leading teams.
