/desautels/taxonomy/term/3225/all en /desautels/article/master-business-administration-mba-program/engineer-media-leader-archita-ghoshs-mba02-journey-career-transformation <p>Earlier this year, MBA alumna Archita Ghosh took the helm of Montreal-based Indigenous media production company, Rezolution Pictures. We caught up with her to hear more about her journey as an entrepreneur, her career pivot from engineering to the media industry, and her vision for the future of Rezolution Pictures.</p> <p><strong>Let’s start with your background, can you tell me a little bit about yourself?</strong></p> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:53:17 +0000 Ireland Compton 1528602 at /desautels /desautels/article/alumni-bcom-program-supporting-desautels-master-business-administration-mba-program/homecoming-2024-alumni-return-campus-nostalgia-and-networking <p>This October, we welcomed alumni from around the world back to campus to celebrate Homecoming 2024—and what a success it was!</p> <p>Homecoming is always a great time to reminisce, expand your network, and reengage with your alma mater, and it was great to see some familiar faces back in town! Between October 24 and 26, the campus came alive as �鶹�� Desautels alumni and friends converged for a special celebration filled with stories, memories, and plenty of laughs.</p> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:06:20 +0000 �鶹�� Advancement 1528417 at /desautels /desautels/article/master-business-administration-mba-program/students-perspective-mba-brazil-study-trip <p>In April 2024, the <a href="/desautels/programs/mba-programs/mba">�鶹�� Desautels MBA</a> class of 2024 embarked on an unforgettable journey to Brazil. This <a href="/desautels/programs/mba-programs/mba/experiential/international-study">annual study trip abroad</a> was designed to blend cultural immersion, industry exposure, and a deeper understanding of Brazil's vibrant business landscape. Begun in the bustling city of São Paulo and wrapped up in the iconic Rio de Janeiro, the trip offered a whirlwind of insights, learning and connections.</p> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:10:12 +0000 �鶹�� Desautels 1209076 at /desautels /desautels/article/alumni-bcom-program-master-business-administration-mba-program/mcgill-university-cultivating-next-generation-ceos <p>�鶹�� has been ranked the number one university in Canada for producing CEOs, as per a study conducted by Immerse Education, a UK-based provider of educational experiences. The <a href="/desautels/">�鶹�� Desautels Faculty of Management</a> stands as a key contributor in shaping the business leaders of tomorrow. Notable CEO alumni include Eric Boyko (BCom’92), CEO of Stingray Music Inc., Geneviève Brousseau-Provencher (BCom’10), CEO and Co-Founder of DOSE Juices Inc. and Darren Entwistle (MBA’88), CEO of Telus Communications Inc.</p> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:45:54 +0000 Sabatino Delli Compagni 1194799 at /desautels /desautels/article/mcgill-management-insights-master-business-administration-mba-program/mcgill-management-insights-investing-impact-ismael-fanny-mba18 <p><img alt="Ismael Ouale Fanny MMI" title="Ismael Ouale Fanny MMI" height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-original lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/ismael_ouale_fanny_mmi.png" />As firms and individuals become more conscious of the impact their investments have on their communities and society, the concept of impact investing is rising in popularity.</p> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:27:56 +0000 MMI 1194517 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-master-management-finance-mmf-program-master-management-retailing-mmr-program-master/montreal-ranked-best-student-city-americas-and-10th-world <p>Montreal is the best student city in the Americas and 10th globally in the <a href="http://www.topuniversities.com/city-rankings">2025 QS Best Student Cities ranking</a>, owing to its rich cultural diversity and high quality of life. It excels across key areas including student view, desirability, employer activity, and affordability.</p> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:52:53 +0000 Sabatino Delli Compagni 1194475 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights-master-business-administration-mba-program/mcgill-management-insights-building-career-professional-sports-jerome-burke-bcom08 <p><img alt="Jerome Burke" title="Jerome Burke" height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/jerome_burke.png?itok=ku5CEZVh" />As the Florida Panthers set their sights on the Eastern Conference Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a whole team of staff works behind the scenes making the magic you see on the ice game after game possible. Among these talented professionals, you’ll find one of our very own.</p> Fri, 17 May 2024 13:32:49 +0000 MMI 1174548 at /desautels /desautels/article/mcgill-management-insights-master-business-administration-mba-program/mcgill-management-insights-design-thinking-101-jared-lee-mba18 <p><img alt="Jared Lee MMI" title="Jared Lee MMI" height="1088" width="725" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-original lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/jared_lee_mmi.jpg" />In the bustling corridors of corporate boardrooms, where spreadsheets and PowerPoint decks reign supreme, there exists a secret weapon—a creative force that breathes life into innovation. Welcome to the world of design thinking.</p> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:27:33 +0000 MMI 1140532 at /desautels /desautels/article/mcgill-management-insights-master-business-administration-mba-program/using-career-make-difference-alienor-armand-linot <p><img alt="Aliénor Armand-Linot (MBA’17)" title="Aliénor Armand-Linot (MBA’17)" height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/alienor_armand-linot_mba17.jpg?itok=jKkmIj7Z" />In this episode of �鶹�� Management Insights, host and MBA student Camila Sabogal Cuadros is joined by �鶹�� MBA alumna Aliénor Armand-Linot (MBA’17).</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:58:30 +0000 MMI 1111887 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights-master-business-administration-mba-program/mcgill-management-insights-intersection-mining-and-finance-chris-adams-bcom90 <p><img height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-original lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/chris_adams_portrait.png" alt="" />Mining and metals are the building blocks of the technology we rely on, of the vehicles and public transit that get us places, of the buildings where we live and work and of the green technologies that help make the world a more sustainable place.</p> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:54:59 +0000 MMI 1092254 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights/mcgill-management-insights-promoting-social-class-diversity-b-schools-and-boardrooms-sema-burney <p><img alt="Sema Burney" title="Sema Burney" height="480" width="320" style="width: 239px; height: 359px; float: left;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/sema_burney_portrait.png?itok=iOSZplLz" />When we talk about diversity in candidate selection, our attention often centers on ethnicity, gender, or orientation. This episode brings attention to a vital yet often overlooked aspect: social class diversity in elite programs and job recruitment.</p> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:28:11 +0000 MMI 1056248 at /desautels /desautels/article/mcgill-management-insights/mcgill-management-insights-mentee-mindset-ruchy-khurana-ba02-mba06 <p><img alt="Ruchy Khurana " height="550" width="375" style="width: 239px; height: 350px; float: left;" class="media-element file-original lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/ruchy_khurana_frame-375x550.jpg" />So you’re looking for a mentor. A mentor is something every professional will have or want to have at some point in their career, but how do you find one? What does that relationship look like and how can one make sure they’re making the most of their mentor-mentee relationship?</p> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:56:56 +0000 MMI 968428 at /desautels /desautels/article/master-business-administration-mba-program/mcgill-desautels-empowers-quebec-residents-mba-tuition-waiver <p>The pursuit of a <a href="http://mcgill.ca/mba">�鶹�� Desautels MBA</a> has always been synonymous with excellence, and in 2022, the University took a significant step to make its renowned program more accessible to Quebec residents. The Quebec Resident Waiver program for �鶹�� Full-Time MBA students makes the full-time MBA program more attainable to prospective Quebec students by covering up to 75% of<a href="/desautels/programs/mba-programs/mba/tuition"> tuition costs</a> for those meeting Quebec residency requirements.</p> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 �鶹�� Desautels 786849 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-supporting-desautels-master-business-administration-mba-program/homecoming-2023-alumni-return-campus-reconnect-and-reminisce <p>This October, we welcomed alumni from around the world back to campus to celebrate Homecoming 2023—and what a success it was!</p> <p>Homecoming is always a great time to reminisce, expand your network, and reengage with your alma mater and, it was great to see some familiar faces back in town! Between October 19 and 21, the campus truly came alive as �鶹�� Desautels alumni and friends enjoyed a special celebration filled with stories, memories, and plenty of laughs.</p> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:42:28 +0000 �鶹�� Advancement 481196 at /desautels /desautels/article/master-business-administration-mba-program-supporting-desautels/reuniting-person-homecoming-2022 <p>This October, we were pleased to celebrate our first in-person Homecoming since 2019, a terrific occasion for us to re-engage with our alumni “in real life.”</p> <p>Homecoming is always a great time to reminisce, expand your network, and to reengage with your alma mater and it was great to be back in person! The campus truly came alive in a way it hasn’t in quite some time. The Desautels family of alumni and friends enjoyed a memorable celebration filled with stories, memories, and plenty of laughs with graduates who traveled from around the world.</p> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:39:54 +0000 �鶹�� Advancement 87889 at /desautels