ƽ��岻�� Desautels Faculty of Management - MMF News

Mitch McEwen named to Corporate Knights 30 under 30

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 20:00:48 +0000

In finance, making money is the name of the game, and financial services professionals have sometimes been sceptical of sustainability goals that could undercut profits. But it doesn’t have to bee that way. “Realizing that financial systems could support environmental goals and sustainability goals inspired me,” says Mitch McEwen (MMF’20). A senior manager in enterprise sustainable finance at TD, leads the bank’s Sustainable Bonds program, and was named to Corporate Knights 30 under 30 for 2024.

Students master finance at 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:55:16 +0000

Students in the ƽ��岻�� Desautels Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program showcased their financial prowess at the 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 30.

Financial Times recognizes ƽ��岻�� MMF as 1st in North America

ƽ��岻�� — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:20:10 +0000

The ƽ��岻�� Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has placed on the 2024 Financial Times (FT) (pre-experience) Masters in Finance rankings list, coming in 27th out of 65 schools globally.

FT recognizes us as 1st in North America, and as the only Canadian school ranked —further solidifying our status as a leading business school internationally, that delivers a high-calibre, innovative, and interdisciplinary program to our students.

MMF student Daniel Buhler honoured with Peter Christoffersen MMF Award for academic excellence

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:49:55 +0000

Daniel Buhler, a student in the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program was recently selected as this year’s recipient of Peter Christoffersen MMF Award in recognition of his outstanding CGPA and contribution to Desautels Capital Management (DCM)—Canada’s first university-owned, student-run, licensed and regulated investment firm designed to give ƽ��岻�� students invaluable experience in the industry.

MMF students excel in Deloitte Synergy Challenge

ƽ��岻�� — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:18:07 +0000

Students in the ƽ��岻�� Desautels Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program showcased their financial prowess at the 6th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 26.

ƽ��岻�� Desautels MMF maintains 2nd place in Canada and ranks 20th globally

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:13:15 +0000

MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mitchell McEwen (MMF’20)

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:25:26 +0000

Learn how the ƽ��岻�� Master of Management in Finance (MMF) can open a number of career doors. On this Earth Day, we catch up with an MMF alumnus working in ESG and Sustainable Finance, Mitchell McEwen (MMF’20). Now Senior Manager, Enterprise Sustainable Finance, TD Bank Group, he first joined the Bank as an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) intern. He credits the MMF program’s flexibility with allowing him to explore the intersection between finance and sustainability.

MMF student Allen Li receives Peter Christoffersen MMF Award

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:03:13 +0000

Allen Li, a student in the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program at ƽ��岻��, has received this year’s Peter Christoffersen MMF Award in recognition of his academic excellence and contributions to Desautels Capital Management (DCM), a student-run, licensed, and regulated investment firm designed to give ƽ��岻�� students invaluable industry experience.

Congrats to MMF team on Challenge win

ƽ��岻�� — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:11:36 +0000

Congratulations to Master of Management in Finance (MMF) Team 6 students Pascal Audette, Heng Chang, Fenton Garvie, Eugenia Pan and Alexandre Touchette on their win at the 5th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge!

ƽ��岻�� Master of Management in Finance ranks top-20 in the 2023 QS World Business Masters in Finance Ranking

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:06:09 +0000

The ƽ��岻�� Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has been named the number two program in Canada and is one of the top-20 programs in the world, according to the 2023 QS Business Masters in Finance Ranking.

Persistent inflation could contribute to a recession, but there are steps that can take to ease the pain

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:22:52 +0000

The recovery from the pandemic created strong demand for products and services, but supply remained weak as a result of supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and the rising cost of food and oil. Together, these factors have contributed to high inflation, which central banks are fighting by raising interest rates. But some of these factors are beyond the reach of central bank’s efforts, like rising energy prices caused by the war in Ukraine, said Prof.

Management Masters Office achieves Gold-Level Sustainable Workplace Certification

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:09:44 +0000

Improvements in sustainability are often motivated by a desire to reduce environmental impact, but for the ƽ��岻�� Management Masters Office, friendly competition plays a role too. In 2021, Sustainable Workplace Ambassador Wesley McCoy challenged a colleague to see who could reach Bronze-level Sustainable Workplace Certification first. The Management Masters Office achieved that goal, and then some. It was recently certified at the gold level, and the effort has had a profound impact on work habits in the office, according to Lauren Houghton, also an Ambassador.

Montreal named top Canadian city for students

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:09:55 +0000

After naming ƽ��岻�� Canada’s top university earlier this month, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has ranked Montreal as the most desirable Canadian city to be a student, and one of the most sought-after and praised destinations for international students in the world.

ƽ��岻�� Desautels Masters Office attains Gold level of sustainability certification

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:17:34 +0000

After receiving a Silver certification under the ƽ��岻�� Sustainable Workplace Certification program, the ƽ��岻�� Desautels Masters Office has taken it to the next level, earning its Gold certification. The Sustainable Workplace Certification program challenges the ƽ��岻�� community to foster healthier, environmentally friendly, connected workplaces through individual and collective practices. Congratulations to our Masters team for this stellar achievement; next up, Platinum!

ƽ��岻�� MMF ranked 25th globally by Financial Times

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:37:36 +0000

The Financial Times has included the Desautels Faculty of Management’s Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program on its annual list of top master’s in finance programs, placing it in the top 3 in North America, and 25th globally. The Financial Times ’global rankings reflect program performance in categories like salaries, student satisfaction, and job placement.

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ƽ��岻�� Desautels Master’s Office receives new level of sustainability certification

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:31:01 +0000

After receiving a bronze certification under the ƽ��岻�� Sustainable Workplace Certification program, the ƽ��岻�� Desautels Master’s Office has taken it to the next level, earning its silver certification. The Sustainable Workplace Certification program challenges the ƽ��岻�� community to foster healthier, environmentally friendly, connected workplaces through individual and collective practices. Congratulations to our Master’s team for this stellar achievement; keep up the good work!

MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Aïcha Traoré

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:23:23 +0000

Aïcha Traoré (MMF’20), now a Senior Market Risk Analyst at National Bank of Canada, credits the ƽ��岻�� 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 Côte d’Ivoire to contribute to its economic development.

Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mark Moudabber (MMF’20)

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:09:45 +0000

Learn how the ƽ��岻�� Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has opened doors for careers in Fintech, Risk Management and ESG. MMF alumnus Mark Moudabber (MMF'20) describes how the experiential learning offered by Desautels Capital Management helped him prepare for his career at Sarwa.

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Desautels Masters Office earns certificate of sustainability

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:57:59 +0000

Four ƽ��岻�� offices, including the Desautels Faculty of Management Masters Office, have committed to advancing sustainability in concrete ways through the Sustainable Workplace Certification program. In the year ahead, the Masters Office will strive to reduce its ecological footprint with the goal of moving from bronze-level certification to gold and platinum.

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From pitch to practice

ƽ��岻�� — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:00:02 +0000

In the 2021 Desautels Capital Management Virtual Experience, Master of Management in Finance (MMF) students had the unique opportunity to present financial strategy pitches to investors and ƽ��岻�� alumni. This experiential learning event opens the door for students to network with and receive constructive feedback from stakeholders in major firms based in New York City.

Q&A with Professor David Schumacher

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:57:39 +0000

Get to know Associate Professor David Schumacher, who teaches in the ƽ��岻�� Desautels Master of Management in Finance, in a new Q&A. He discusses his research on institutional investment, his teaching style, his love of road biking and more!

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Explore a ƽ��岻�� Desautels graduate business degree

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:41:37 +0000

Whether you are looking to begin an MBA or delve deeper into the world of finance, retail or analytics, when considering a graduate degree there are four main things to look at: what you learn, who you learn it from, who you learn it with, and who else has learned it. In other words, the curriculum, the faculty, your classmates, and the alumni.

QS ranks ƽ��岻�� MMF among top 5 programs in North America

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:00:53 +0000

The ƽ��岻�� 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.

MMF ranks among top finance programs on Financial Times list

ƽ��岻�� — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:26:58 +0000

For the first time, the Financial Times has included the Desautels Faculty of Management’s Master of Management in Finance (MMF) degree on its annual list of top master’s in finance programs. Listed as #1 in North America and 36th globally, Desautels is the highest-ranked new entrant. The Financial Times’ global rankings reflect program performance in categories like salaries, student satisfaction, and job placement.

Desautels Capital Management creates lasting value for students

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:40:18 +0000

Launched in 2009, Desautels Capital Management (DCM) gives students a unique opportunity to run multi-million dollar investments funds before graduation.

Current and former students point to the experience as a highlight of their time in the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) and Honours in Investment Management (HIM) programs.

MMF students win CFA Institute’s Research Challenge

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:34:06 +0000

Five Master of Management in Finance (MMF) students are off to the regional round of CFA Institute’s Research Challenge, an annual global competition that provides students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis and professional ethics. Facing stiff competition from HEC Montreal and Concordia University, Zirui (Bruce) Chen, Huiru (Audrey) Wu, Neil Wiacek, Chen (Andy) Yu and Haiwen Luo formed the team that came out on top.

Virtual Meet ƽ��岻�� event expands access to employers across Canada

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:47:59 +0000

This year’s virtual Canada, Meet ƽ��岻�� event organized by the Desautels Career Services team helped students, staff, alumni and employers connect over the Faculty Blackout Period from November 18^th to 20^th, 2020.

Students turn to university-based impact investment funds to gain competitive edge

ƽ��岻�� — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:57:26 +0000

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’s Socially Responsible Investment Fund to get a leg up on their competition.

Created in 2009, Desautels Capital Management hires students in the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program and the Honours in Investment Management (HIM) program to manage four multi-million dollar funds.

Why Canada is a perfect location for finance students

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 14:18:00 +0000

Master of Management in Finance (MMF) students at ƽ��岻��’s Desautels Faculty of Management flock to Canada from 30 countries around the globe. Recently ranked the top program in Canada and 17th globally in the QS Masters in Finance Rankings 2021, the MMF program is recognized for its diversity, alumni outcomes, employability and value for money.

Graduates Laura Santiago (MMF'19) and Yayu Xu (MMF'19) reflect on the time spent in Montreal pursuing their studies in the Master of Management in Finance program.

Desautels Capital Management on sustainable investing

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:34:52 +0000

ƽ��岻�� Honours in Invest Management (HIM) and Master of Management in Finance (MMF) students recently published reports on gender diversity on boards across select countries and sectors and America’s transition to a fossil-fuel free economy for Desautels Capital Management’s The Sustainable Investor.

MMF students tackle Deloitte Synergy Challenge

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:50:54 +0000

ƽ��岻�� Master of Management in Finance (MMF) students competed in the Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 30. Three teams went head to head in the finals on November 2, with students Katerina Paraschis, Dakota Zaharichuk, Marc-Olivier Lê and Haiwen Luo presenting the winning case.

MMF student Mathew Kwan honoured for academic excellence

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:37:50 +0000

Mathew Kwan, a 2020 graduate of the ƽ��岻�� Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program, was recently awarded the Peter Christoffersen Award in recognition of his outstanding CGPA and contribution to Desautels Capital Management (DCM)—Canada’s first university-owned, student-run, licensed and regulated investment firm designed to give ƽ��岻�� students invaluable experience in the industry.

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ƽ��岻�� MMF secures top spot in Canada in QS World University Rankings

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:05:27 +0000

The ƽ��岻�� Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has been named the top program in Canada and secured a top-20 spot in the QS Masters in Finance Rankings 2021.

Released today, the QS World University Rankings places the ƽ��岻�� MMF 1^st in Canada and 17^th internationally out of 166 programs. The rankings were informed by five indicator groups: employability, alumni outcomes, value for money, thought leadership, and class and faculty diversity. Of these five criteria, the MMF program performed strongest in:

Two ƽ��岻�� finance students receive CFA scholarship

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:22:44 +0000

Investment leader CFA Montréal has awarded two scholarships to Desautels students Rakan Lamy (BCom’20) and Xinyan Wang (MMF’20) for their high academic achievement and engagement in the investment community.

The scholarship, awarded to a total of six students based in Montreal, is given to finance students who have their sights set on becoming CFA charterholders.

Masters students tackle sustainability in Desautels Cup

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:21:19 +0000

On January 31, the Masters Office hosted the annual Desautels Cup. The event brought together nine teams from the MBA, Master of Management in Analytics and Master of Management in Finance programs and welcomed back MBA and Executive MBA alumni as distinguished judges.

Desautels team takes first place at Quebec CFA Research Challenge

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:45:33 +0000

Congratulations to Desautels students Olivier Arsenault (MMF’20), Pier-Olivier Laflèche (MMF’20), Sai Kanthasamy (BCom’20), and Mitch McEwen (MMF’20) for placing first in the Quebec regional CFA Research Challenge.

“It was a great experience and privilege to represent ƽ��岻�� and the MMF program,” says McEwen. “We owe a great deal to our advisors Professor Vadim di Pietro and Rebeca Yang, CFA.”

The team will head to New York in April to compete in the North America finals.

Celebrating 10 years at Desautels Capital Management

ƽ��岻�� — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 19:00:45 +0000

This year, ƽ��岻�� celebrates the 10th anniversary of Desautels Capital Management (DCM), Canada’s first university-owned, student-run investment management firm.

At ƽ��岻��’s Desautels Faculty of Management, every student enrolled in the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) and Honours in Investment Management (HIM) programs will enter the workforce with knowledge gleaned from managing more than $4 million in assets through DCM.

Join us for DesautelsConnect's first Office Hour with Farid Guindo

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:30:00 +0000

Join us for DesautelsConnect's first Office Hour on October 22 at 3:30 PM. Meet with Farid Guindo and up to 8 members to chat in a group setting in Montreal about investment banking & the global energy sector, specifically hedge funds & buy side opportunities.

Armstrong project shortlisted for industry award

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 15 May 2019 20:01:21 +0000

The Donald E. Armstrong Building, home of the Desautels MBA and specialized Master’s programs, has been shortlisted for Grands Prix du genie-conseil Québécois in the project management category.

MMF students win Deloitte case challenge

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:59:08 +0000

Congratulations to MMF students: Maud de Witte, Jean-Baptiste Foult, Pierre-Louis Patault, and Celec Soriano-Francis who won the Deloitte M&A Synergies Case Challenge.

The challenge was designed in part to help students understand how consultants estimate potential savings as a result of a merger of equals or acquisition, as well as how to provide relevant analysis on synergy targets (revenue, cost, dis-synergies).

Specialized Masters: An alternative to the MBA?

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:50:32 +0000

Coinciding with a larger international trend, Canadian business schools are increasingly offering specialized graduate programs as alternatives to the traditional MBA. Two such examples are the new Masters of Management in Finance and the Masters of Management in Analytics offered by ƽ��岻��’s Desautels Faculty of Management.

Recapping the Inaugural MMF New York Trip

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:32:27 +0000

In November 2018, students enrolled in the Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) program travelled to New York City to witness firsthand how today’s financial sector operates in a booming metropolis.

Over the span of two days and thanks to ƽ��岻��’s extensive alumni network, students met with 12 distinct financial organizations that operate across a variety of areas, such as asset management, real estate, risk management, and private equity.

Universities heed call for socially responsible investing

ƽ��岻�� — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:11:39 +0000

As universities are increasingly turning toward socially responsible investment (SRI), an article cites the new SRI fund under Desautels Capital Management (DCM) as an “inspiring example.”

Through the SRI fund, students working as analysts at DCM will be able to factor environmental, social, and governance issues into their investment decision-making process.

Desautels students investing in a better world

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:03:25 +0000

This fall, the Desautels Faculty of Management will introduce a new fund dedicated to Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) under Desautels Capital Management (DCM) – a student-run, registered investment management firm.

Established in 2009, DCM presently comprises three funds totaling $5 million that students enrolled in the Honours in Investment Management and Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) programs have the chance to manage as analysts.

MBA Next 50 Celebration

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:17:50 +0000

The Desautels community has come together for an amazing achievement.

Thanks to incredible donor support, Desautels has a new home for our Masters programs - and extra space for our BCom students.

Donors also created 34 new MBA awards for the #1 MBA Program in Canada and named more than 140 MBA Lockers.

MMF students celebrate milestone

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 04 May 2018 14:38:20 +0000

The evening of May 1 was a special one for the second cohort of MMF students who celebrated the completion of their coursework and upcoming convocation.

The students marked their achievements at Hotel Nelligan in the company of professors, staff, and alumni who each contributed to the program throughout the year.

Desautels wins big at trading competition

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:24:07 +0000

Marking the sixth year of participating in the 2018 Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC), a team of Desautels’ students took 1st place in the MATLAB Options Volatility Case. The team consisted of BCom students Matei Popescu, Jasmine Chi, and Percy Ahn; Masters of Management in Finance students Zacharie LeBlanc and Joanie Grimard; and PhD candidate Chengyu Zhang.

MMF Guest Lecture: Peter Lindley

ƽ��岻�� — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 17:09:17 +0000

Peter Lindley, President and Head of Investments for State Street Global Advisors, Ltd

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Mr. Lindley guest lectured with the Masters of Management in Finance students. He gave the students and in-depth analysis of strategic asset allocation and in particular his firm’s tactical asset allocation approach. He also discussed his firms approach to risk management and portfolio construction.

The Armstrong Building as a new frontier for Desautels

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:07:40 +0000

In January 2018, the Donald E. Armstrong Building, the new home for Desautels’ MBA and Masters programs, opened officially for classes.

Just under two months since its inauguration, The ƽ��岻�� Reporter delves into the benefits that this expansion has brought for all in the Faculty.

For example, in line with student feedback, the new building brings additional spaces for group work and quiet study areas, which will surely enhance learning.

Learning from experts: A recap of MMF guest lectures

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:38:28 +0000

Weekly guest lectures are an important component of the Desautels Masters of Management in Finance program. This past year included presentations from industry leaders in a diversity of fields, such as asset management, investment banking, venture capitalism and pension funds.

With guests from cities like Toronto, Paris, New York, and Boston, students have been able to not only broaden their knowledge, but also their network.

HIM & MMF Guest Lecture: Anil Gondi

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:31:29 +0000

Anil Gondi, BCom’98

Portfolio Manager, Balyasny Asset Management

Monday, January 22, 2018

Anil Gondi guest lectured with both our Honours in Investment Management and Masters of Management in Finance students. Mr. Gondi gave the students an overview of their investment approach, talked about some of the promising research trends at Balyasny and gave a few stock pitches to the students.

MMF Guest Lecture: Adam Shapiro & John Elliot

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:23:02 +0000

Adam Shapiro, BCom’06, Senior Director, Global Equity Research at PSP Investments

John Elliot, Senior Director & Investment Analyst, Technology, Media & Telecommunications at PSP Investments

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Armstrong Building opens to students

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:27:09 +0000

Our new MBA & Masters building is named for Professor Donald E. Armstrong, PhD’54 (1925-2011).

The 48,666 sq. ft. expansion by EKM brings new dedicated teaching and learning spaces that benefit all in the Faculty.

While the building is open for students as of January 2018, the grand opening is slated for May 25-27.

Desautels Global Expert: Matthew Ingrassia

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:47:19 +0000

Matthew Ingrassia, MBA’07

Senior Partner, Applied Research Investments

Wednesday November 29th, 2017

Mr. Matthew Ingrassia gave a guest lecture to the Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) students.

ƽ��岻�� launches first-ever competition on pension asset allocation

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 18:39:08 +0000

ƽ��岻�� hosted the world’s first business-school competition focused on the asset allocation of pension funds on November 3–4.

The inaugural ƽ��岻�� International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) welcomed 25 finalist student teams from leading institutions around the world, with some traveling from as far away as Australia, Hong Kong and Switzerland to pitch their proposals to a panel of judges from several of Canada’s largest asset managers.

Desautels Global Expert: Mark Taborsky

ƽ��岻�� — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 16:29:47 +0000

Mark Taborsky, BCom’88, Managing Partner and Founder, MarkerTree Capital

Monday, November 6, 2017

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Guest Lecture in Alternative Investments (FINE 455) with Prof. Jan Ericsson

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Guest Lecture in Derivatives (MMF Class - FINE 682) with Prof. Jan Ericsson

MMF Guest Lecture: Steven Abrams

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:13:25 +0000

Steven Abrams, BSc'87, Partner, IT Venture Fund, BDC Venture Capital

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

In his presentation to the MMF class, Mr. Abrams gave an overview of BDC and Venture Capital. He discussed the general rules for venture capital and the differences between Canadian and US markets.

His presentation also explored how his organization analyzes opportunities and their involvement with companies after they invest, giving several practical examples along the way.

Second cohort of MMF students dive right in

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:53:00 +0000

Since starting up in July, the second cohort of the Masters of Management in Finance program is in full swing.

The diverse class of 42 students represents 11 countries and is joining the program with an array of academic backgrounds.

The participants also have a full slate of social engagement activities and sports achievements under their belts, and will build upon their existing work experience as they delve further into the world of finance.

Among Best 40 Professors Under 40

ƽ��岻�� — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 16:45:50 +0000

For his engaging teaching and excellence in research, Professor Sebastien Betermier has been named by Poets & Quants as one of this year’s Best 40 Under 40 Professors.

Hitting the Road for Warren Buffett

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 19:30:26 +0000

In 2006, Professor Karl Moore led 40 Desautels Faculty of Management students to Omaha, Nebraska to learn from legendary investment guru, Warren Buffett.

Given the tremendous success of the first visit and the recognized value of experiential learning, the Desautels Faculty of Management has arranged another opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students to meet the iconic Warren Buffett on January 20, 2017.

Managing millions – while still in school

ƽ��岻�� — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 15:28:14 +0000

About 35 people will walk into a $3.5-million investment management operation and begin to work as analysts this summer. But they won’t be recent grads – well, not alums of finance programs. In fact, they’ll just be beginning their degrees in finance at the Desautels Faculty of Management.

ƽ��岻�� launches Masters of Management in Finance - Students to run Desautels investment management firm

ƽ��岻�� — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 18:52:33 +0000

ƽ��岻��'s Desautels Faculty of Management is launching a new twelve-month Masters of Management in Finance (MMF). The MMF program is designed to prepare students of any academic background for a variety of careers in finance such as investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, risk management, and financial consulting, among others. The program, designed for students without prior work experience, features a comprehensive curriculum that integrates advanced financial concepts and quantitative methods with real-world business practices.

ƽ��岻�� crée un Master de Gestion en Finance - Les étudiants gèrent eux-mêmes la société de gestion de placements Desautels

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:12:28 +0000

La Faculté de gestion Desautels de l'Université ƽ��岻�� crée un nouveau Master de Gestion en Finance (MMF) sur douze mois. Le programme du MMF a été pensé pour préparer les étudiants ayant suivi des formations académiques variées aux métiers de la finance, notamment dans les domaines des services bancaires d'investissement, de la gestion des actifs, de la finance d'entreprise, de la gestion des risques et du conseil financier.

ƽ��岻�� launches Masters of Management in Finance - Students to run Desautels investment management firm

ƽ��岻�� — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:56:17 +0000

ƽ��岻�� to Offer a Master of Management in Finance

ƽ��岻�� — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:00:23 +0000

Canada's ƽ��岻�� will launch a Masters of Management in Finance program beginning in 2016.

Read full article: Find MBA, December 8, 2015

ƽ���岻�� Desautels Faculty of Management - MMF News

Mitch McEwen named to Corporate Knights 30 under 30

Students master finance at 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge

Financial Times recognizes ƽ���岻�� MMF as 1st in North America

MMF student Daniel Buhler honoured with Peter Christoffersen MMF Award for academic excellence

MMF students excel in Deloitte Synergy Challenge

ƽ���岻�� Desautels MMF maintains 2nd place in Canada and ranks 20th globally

MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mitchell McEwen (MMF’20)

MMF student Allen Li receives Peter Christoffersen MMF Award

Congrats to MMF team on Challenge win

ƽ���岻�� Master of Management in Finance ranks top-20 in the 2023 QS World Business Masters in Finance Ranking

Persistent inflation could contribute to a recession, but there are steps that can take to ease the pain

Management Masters Office achieves Gold-Level Sustainable Workplace Certification

Montreal named top Canadian city for students

ƽ���岻�� Desautels Masters Office attains Gold level of sustainability certification

ƽ���岻�� MMF ranked 25th globally by Financial Times

ƽ���岻�� Desautels Master’s Office receives new level of sustainability certification

MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Aïcha Traoré

Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mark Moudabber (MMF’20)

Desautels Masters Office earns certificate of sustainability

From pitch to practice

Q&A with Professor David Schumacher

Explore a ƽ���岻�� Desautels graduate business degree

QS ranks ƽ���岻�� MMF among top 5 programs in North America

MMF ranks among top finance programs on Financial Times list

Desautels Capital Management creates lasting value for students

MMF students win CFA Institute’s Research Challenge

Virtual Meet ƽ���岻�� event expands access to employers across Canada

Students turn to university-based impact investment funds to gain competitive edge

Why Canada is a perfect location for finance students

Desautels Capital Management on sustainable investing

MMF students tackle Deloitte Synergy Challenge

MMF student Mathew Kwan honoured for academic excellence

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Two ƽ���岻�� finance students receive CFA scholarship

Masters students tackle sustainability in Desautels Cup

Desautels team takes first place at Quebec CFA Research Challenge

Celebrating 10 years at Desautels Capital Management

Join us for DesautelsConnect's first Office Hour with Farid Guindo

Armstrong project shortlisted for industry award

MMF students win Deloitte case challenge

Specialized Masters: An alternative to the MBA?

Recapping the Inaugural MMF New York Trip

Universities heed call for socially responsible investing

Desautels students investing in a better world

MBA Next 50 Celebration

The Desautels community has come together for an amazing achievement.

MMF students celebrate milestone

Desautels wins big at trading competition

MMF Guest Lecture: Peter Lindley

Peter Lindley, President and Head of Investments for State Street Global Advisors, Ltd

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

The Armstrong Building as a new frontier for Desautels

Learning from experts: A recap of MMF guest lectures

HIM & MMF Guest Lecture: Anil Gondi

Anil Gondi, BCom’98

Portfolio Manager, Balyasny Asset Management

Monday, January 22, 2018

MMF Guest Lecture: Adam Shapiro & John Elliot

Adam Shapiro, BCom’06, Senior Director, Global Equity Research at PSP Investments

John Elliot, Senior Director & Investment Analyst, Technology, Media & Telecommunications at PSP Investments

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Armstrong Building opens to students

Desautels Global Expert: Matthew Ingrassia

Matthew Ingrassia, MBA’07

Senior Partner, Applied Research Investments

Wednesday November 29th, 2017

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Desautels Global Expert: Mark Taborsky

Mark Taborsky, BCom’88, Managing Partner and Founder, MarkerTree Capital

Monday, November 6, 2017

MMF Guest Lecture: Steven Abrams

Steven Abrams, BSc'87, Partner, IT Venture Fund, BDC Venture Capital

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Second cohort of MMF students dive right in

Among Best 40 Professors Under 40

Hitting the Road for Warren Buffett

Managing millions – while still in school

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Two ƽ��岻�� finance students receive CFA scholarship

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