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Desautels MBA students win first place in ethical case competition

From November 21鈥23, twelve teams from across Canada participated in the Scotiabank Ethics in Action case competition at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Desautels MBA students Ajay Singh, Matthew Trecha, Yasmien Emara, and Ashna Agnihotri scored first place in the graduate category, taking home a cash prize of $2,000. The competition challenged students with complex ethical dilemmas that they were likely to face in today's corporate environment.

Published: 3 Dec 2019

Two DesautelsConnect Office Hours with MBA candidate Sonia Torres

Join us for one of two DesautelsConnect Office Hours in November to meet with MBA candidate Sonia Torres and up to 8 members to chat in a group setting in Montreal.

These Office Hours will cover Sales & Trading and BMO Capital Markets, with a focus on internship opportunities and Sonia's experience with the bank.

Published: 12 Nov 2019

Desautels ranked among world鈥檚 most sustainable MBA programs

Today Corporate Knights released its 2019 Better World MBA ranking. The Better World ranking, now in its 17th year, analyzes how business schools across the world fare in integrating sustainability into their MBA programs. With rising concerns of climate change, business schools are ensuring the next generation of business leaders have the environmental know-how to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Published: 8 Nov 2019

Dobson startup tour showcases Desautels entrepreneurial spirit

In fall, the 平特五不中 Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship went on the road as part of its annual Startup Tour. The six-week tour provided an opportunity for 10 teams to generate a buzz around their projects and network with industry experts and potential investors.

Published: 25 Oct 2019

For prospective MBA students, flexibility is king

平特五不中鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management is at the forefront of a national push to develop more flexible MBA programs. Starting this year, Desautels will offer 12- and 16- month alternatives to its traditional 20-month full-time MBA program. Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou explains why the expanded offering is essential to maintaining a competitive edge.

Published: 8 Oct 2019

平特五不中 Desautels MBA team wins Social Business Creation competition at HEC Montr茅al

For the second year in a row, a team of 平特五不中 Desautels MBA students won first prize in the Social Business Creation competition held at HEC Montr茅al. The winning team unveiled their business plan for Turbodega, a social enterprise that would create management tools to help small grocers in emerging economies track their daily sales in real time. Jointly hosted by HEC Montr茅al and the Yunus Centre, the competition challenges students to develop as social entrepreneurs.

Published: 8 Oct 2019

平特五不中鈥檚 revamped MBA program is more experiential, flexible

Dean Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou highlights the key features of 平特五不中-Desautels鈥檚 newly redesigned MBA program: a mandatory leadership course, a greater emphasis on experiential learning, and a more flexible pace. Now, students have the option to complete an accelerated full-time MBA in 12 months.

Published: 26 Sep 2019

Alumna appointed CEO of major cannabis pharmaceutical company

Dr. Toni Rinow (MBA鈥06) has taken the reins of Pivot Pharmaceuticals, where she will drive expansion in key cannabis markets in Canada, the U.S., and the EU. Dr. Rinow brings to the table more than two decades of finance and business experience in the healthcare industry.

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Published: 23 Sep 2019

MBA alumna invests in next generation of business leaders

Dr. Elise Perrault聽(MBA鈥07) recently made the Marquis 鈥淲ho鈥檚 Who鈥 list in recognition of her achievements in the field of business management. Dr. Perrault has racked up multiple awards for excellence in teaching and research as a professor at the College of Charleston鈥檚 School of Business and visiting professor at Brown University.

Published: 20 Sep 2019

MBA alumnus becomes Hollywood stuntman

There鈥檚 nothing predictable about the career trajectory of Andrew Comrie-Picard (MBA/LLB鈥01), who has accumulated an impressive body of stunt work in Hollywood films like Atomic Blonde and Hobbs & Shaw, the latest instalment of The Fast and the Furious franchise. Over the course of his career, Comrie-Picard has also tried his hand at law, race car driving, journalism, entrepreneurship, and hosting a reality TV show.

Published: 18 Sep 2019

Finding Joy in Problem-Solving

Professor Karl Moore sits down with Cirque du Soleil鈥檚 Davide Pisanu (MBA鈥13) to find out what motivates him as he sets out to transform a company of 5,000 people.

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Published: 16 Sep 2019

MBA alumnus to drive Canadian expansion for commercial finance company

Alumnus Ronnie Bloom (MBA鈥04) has been appointed Managing Director of Originations for Great Rock Capital, a U.S.-based commercial finance company specializing in middle market lending. Mr. Bloom contributes deep expertise gained from origination roles at Wells Fargo Bank and the Royal Bank of Canada.

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Published: 13 Sep 2019

平特五不中 ranks highest in Canada for producing female entrepreneurs

平特五不中 ranks number 17 on the list of universities whose MBA programs produce the highest number of female start-up founders, making it the only non-U.S. institution to crack the top 25.

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Published: 10 Sep 2019

Go green, not paperless

Ren茅e Yardley (MBA鈥97) shares her perspective on promoting innovation and sustainability in the pulp and paper industry. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Sustana Group, a producer of recycled fibres and paper products.

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Published: 6 Sep 2019

MBA alumnus appointed to lead Property Management Japan CBRE

Mitsuhiro Jimbo (MBA鈥14) was recently appointed to lead CBRE Japan鈥檚 Property Management Division. Mr. Jimbo brings to the table more than 20 years of corporate real estate experience in Japan and North America.

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Published: 5 Sep 2019

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