ɬ�﷬ Desautels Faculty of Management

Bridging perspectives in capital markets: Highlights from the ɬ�﷬ Accounting Research Conference (MARC) 2025

ɬ�﷬ Desautels — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:19:04 +0000

Held June 6 to 7, 2025, the ɬ�﷬ Accounting Research Conference (MARC) brought together accounting scholars, doctoral students and practitioners from across North America and beyond. Organized by Professor Wuyang Zhao at the ɬ�﷬ Desautels Faculty of Management, this year’s event focused on connecting different perspectives in capital markets, namely between those who benefit from share price increases via “long” positions and those who benefit from share price decreases via “short” positions.

Signing of an endowment for the launch of an academic partnership between the Ministry of Finance, ɬ�﷬, ABBL, and ALFI

ɬ�﷬ Desautels — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:41:24 +0000

On June 18, 2025, Mr. Gilles Roth, Minister of Finance, officially signed an endowment agreement with representatives of ɬ�﷬, the Luxembourg Bankers’ Association (ABBL), and the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI). This agreement marks the launch of a strategic partnership aimed at establishing ɬ�﷬’s very first Master of Management in Finance programme in Europe—right here in Luxembourg.

Lighting the way for a more sustainable future with Sean Arani (MBA’16) | ɬ�﷬ Management Insights

MMI — Tue, 27 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of ɬ�﷬ Management Insights, MBA alum and founder of Arani, Sean Arani (MBA’16), shares his journey from engineer to entrepreneur with current MBA student Kelly-Dawn Clarahan.

Maps, markets, and mindsets: Lessons from my MBA study trip

Udit Tyagi — Wed, 21 May 2025 14:26:32 +0000

In April 2025, our MBA cohort participated in the International Study Trip, a ten-day journey to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Istanbul. I joined the trip hoping to see how our classroom learning applies in real-world, cross-cultural business environments. The experience combined corporate visits, cultural immersion, and peer learning, offering a meaningful opportunity to connect academic theory with practical application. It was also a time when I built stronger relationships with my peers.

The 2025 IMSF Showcase Day spotlights the next generation of student impact

Eric Dicaire — Thu, 15 May 2025 14:25:43 +0000

On Friday April 4th 2025, the fourth cohort of the Integrated Management Student Fellowship (IMSF) gathered for this year’s IMSF Showcase Day at the ɬ�﷬ Faculty Club, where they shared and celebrated their accomplishments from the 2024-2025 academic year.

Building a purpose-driven brand with Neil Cuggy (BCom’10)

MMI — Mon, 12 May 2025 13:20:56 +0000

In this episode of ɬ�﷬ Management Insights, Neil Cuggy, Co-Founder, President and Chief Operating Officer of Goodfood and host Katherine Lake, a current BCom student studying finance and sustainable management, explore the evolution of entrepreneurship, the challenges of building a busines

Women of Desautels: past, present and future

Joelle Moses — Mon, 12 May 2025 17:57:18 +0000

The Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity and the ɬ�﷬ Desautels EDI Initiative recently hosted a panel for Women's History Month to honour the past, present, and future of women of the Faculty. The women featured included the granddaughter of the first Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) graduate (past), current BCom students (present) and accomplished Desautels alumnae (future). The event attracted a keen audience of ɬ�﷬ staff, students, Faculty, and alumni.

Re-thinking streets: SGI Sustainable Transportation Roundtable 2025

by Emma Dollery — Thu, 08 May 2025 18:55:23 +0000

“This year, we wanted to focus on road safety and rethinking streets,” said Kevin Manaugh, Professor in ɬ�﷬’s Department of Geography and ɬ�﷬ School of Environment, as he opened the second Sustainable Transportation Roundtable hosted by ɬ�﷬’s Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI) and sponsored by

Taking the long view of your career with Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom’79) | ɬ�﷬ Management Insights

MMI — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:50:08 +0000

In the latest episode of ɬ�﷬ Management Insights, BCom student Mia Colaner sat down with ɬ�﷬ alum Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom '79), a visionary leader whose career has spanned global marketing, executive coaching, and authorship.

Exploring the future of retail: Insights from the MMR Dubai study trip

Selina Ved — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:02:12 +0000

In March 2025, students from ɬ�﷬ Desautels’ Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) program embarked on a week-long study trip to Dubai, organized by the Bensadoun School of Retail Management. This immersive experience offered a unique blend of professional development, cultural exploration, and networking with leaders shaping the Middle East’s retail sector.