McGill International Portfolio Challenge illustrates growing importance of impact investing
BCom student Tania Kuoh, Executive Director of the McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), makes the case for impact investing following the recent success of the first virtual MIPC event this year.
Entrepreneur鈥檚 Day in NY Celebration
On December 1st the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship celebrated Entrepreneur鈥檚 Day in the U.S. by hosting a panel of notable New York City entrepreneurs and investors. It was a lively discussion that focused on their passion for entrepreneurship, which they shared with an audience of startup founders, students, alumni and industry professionals.聽Learn more
Michael Sabia appointed Federal Deputy Minister of Finance
Prime Minister Trudeau appointed Canadian businessman Michael Sabia to the position of Deputy Minister of Finance.
Sabia, who previously served as CEO of Caisse de d茅p么t et placement and Bell Canada, has ties to 香蕉视频 through his role as a past advisory board member for the Max Bell School of Public Policy.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course leverages data to inspire change
Building on the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course, the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course turns process experts into change agents within their organization. Geared toward high-level executives, the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt course uses AI, machine learning, and other data tools to help participants identify and forge a path to success.
鈥楽hareholder capitalism鈥� sparks controversy
The news that more than 60 publicly held Canadian firms have received the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) while continuing to pay out dividends has sharply divided public opinion this week. Professor Preetika Joshi enters the debate, pointing to the complexity of balancing profit with corporate responsibility during a crisis.
Virtual Meet McGill event expands access to employers across Canada
This year鈥檚 virtual Canada, Meet McGill event organized by the Desautels Career Services team helped students, staff, alumni and employers connect over the Faculty Blackout Period from November 18th to 20th, 2020.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course provides blueprint for change
In lean times, leaders face the challenge of delivering results without additional resources. Since 2002, McGill鈥檚 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course has equipped mid-level and aspiring managers with the data-driven tools they need to improve their quality of operations while cutting down on time, waste, and cost.
50 years of generosity
More 50 years have passed since Terry (BCom鈥�69) and Bonnie Jackson (BA鈥�69, BEd鈥�70) graduated from McGill, but they maintain close ties to the McGill community through their generous giving. In recent years, they played a significant role in supporting the Faculty expansion into the Donald E. Armstrong Building.
Retailers must adapt to survive holidays as COVID-19 lockdown remains in place
Historically, December yields the largest profits for retailers, who are accustomed to ramping up their year-end operations to keep pace with the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. This December, however, is a different story.
As the recent surge of the COVID-19 pandemic forces businesses across Canada to close their doors once again, retailers must adapt to survive.
BCom course inspires students to negotiate $30k in savings this semester
Every fall, students enrolled in Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt鈥檚 undergraduate Negotiations and Conflict Resolution course compete on teams to out-negotiate each other in real world situations. Through negotiating everything from phone bills to starting salaries, one of Prof. Reyt鈥檚 student sections earned a return on negotiation of more than $30,000 for a total of 209 negotiations鈥攏o small feat during a pandemic.
Canadian retailers in turmoil as pandemic lockdown continues
The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced thousands of retailers across Canada to shut their doors during the holiday season. Some will never open them again. Anwar White, Program Director, Master of Management in Retailing, puts the struggle that retailers are facing into context and points to a silver lining.
68 Canadian companies pay out billions in dividends while receiving government subsidies
A recent investigation reveals that as 68 publicly-traded Canadian companies received at least $1.3 billion government assistance through the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), they paid out more than $5 billion in dividends during the same time period. According to Professor Preetika Joshi, certain countries were more discerning than others when distributing corporate subsidies.
Students turn to university-based impact investment funds to gain competitive edge
As the demand for impact investing jobs outstrips the supply, students are increasingly drawn to opportunities to work for funds like the Desautels Capital Management鈥檚 Socially Responsible Investment Fund to get a leg up on their competition.
Fashion designer leverages McGill experience to make a social impact
Tanya Taylor (BCom鈥�07) has taken the New York fashion world by storm, designing fashions for A-list celebrities and becoming the first designer to launch a collection at New York鈥檚 Museum of Modern Art. She credits McGill for equipping her to build a successful enterprise and Montreal鈥檚 thriving arts scene for sparking creative ideas.
EMBA candidate makes list of Canada鈥檚 100 most powerful women
The Desautels Faculty of Management congratulates Kate Arthur, a current EMBA candidate, on being named one of Canada鈥檚 top 100 Most Powerful 100 Women in 2020. The annual Top 100 Award Winners list released by the Women鈥檚 Executive Network (WXN) recognizes Arthur in its BMO Entrepreneurs category for her inspiring leadership as CEO and founder of Kids Code Jeunesse, a nonprofit organization that empowers communities through digital skills education.
