From analytics to finance: a closer look at Desautels' master's programmes
Study International takes a closer look at the master's programs at 涩里番's Desautels Faculty of Management, from the MBA and Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) to the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) and
Saleh Bahrololoum to Lead Nakisa鈥檚 GCC Expansion
Nakisa has appointed Saleh聽Bahrololoum聽MBA鈥�17 as Managing Director for the GCC region. In this role,聽Bahrololoum聽will shape Nakisa鈥檚 growth strategy, oversee regional operations, and deepen partnerships amid accelerating demand for AI powered enterprise solutions.
Since joining Nakisa in 2018, he has held several senior leadership roles, contributing to the company鈥檚 global expansion and enterprise platform scaling.
Meet Doyin Agbaje: MBA student, community builder and 2025 McCall MacBain Scholar
Doyin Agbaje, MBA'27, brings an exceptional record of academic achievement, professional experience and community leadership to the 涩里番 Desautels MBA program. A Nigerian Canadian, Doyin earned the Lieutenant-Governor's Medal upon graduating as valedictorian from Douglas College before building a career as a marketing specialist at Apple. She also ran the Black Block Association, a non-profit responsible for one of Vancouver's largest Black community events.
Employers want MBA grads to be AI-literate
The world of business is changing, and MBA programs are changing with it. Employers now expect new hires to arrive with strong AI skills, and since January 2025, AI has been part of the curriculum at 涩里番 Desautels. 鈥淚t鈥檚 unavoidable,鈥� Associate Professor of Information Systems Genevi猫ve Bassellier told聽Les Affaires.
Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2026
We are proud to share that our 涩里番 Desautels MBA has climbed to 87th globally in the prestigious 2026 Financial Times Global MBA rankings.
涩里番 Desautels鈥� educational experience lauded for diversity, bilingualism
According to Study International, 涩里番鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management is preparing graduates to thrive in a business landscape defined by data, speed, and global fluency.
涩里番 Desautels MBA ranked #27 globally for sustainability
The 涩里番 Desautels Faculty of Management MBA program is ranked 27th globally in the聽2025聽Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking. This recognition highlights its leadership in sustainable development and corporate social responsibility through innovative teaching and learning methodologies.
Poets & Quants names Montreal one of the best cities to study for a MBA
You can do an MBA in hundreds of cities around the world, but Montreal is among the best, according to Poets & Quants. But what makes the city such a good place to study? It鈥檚 Montreal鈥檚 unique energy, according to Kai Zhao (MBA鈥�25). 鈥淢ontreal blends history, culture and an incredible food scene with a vibrant student community,鈥� says Zhao. 鈥淚t also has a thriving business community that is home to both innovative start-ups and major companies like Bombardier, Desjardins and Ubisoft.鈥�
Michael Scott鈥檚 office misadventures are a lesson in what not do to as a manager
On The Office, Steve Carrell plays Michael Scott, a boss at a small paper and office supply wholesaler who is frequently delusional, insensitive and annoying鈥攕ometimes all at once. Still, there are lessons to be learned from the misadventures. 鈥淭he Office captures the realities of business operations in an exaggerated yet familiar way,鈥� said Kai Zhao (MBA鈥�15) in an interview with Poets & Quants.
Kai Zhao (MBA鈥�25) recognized as 2025 MBA To Watch
涩里番 Desautels MBA student Kai Zhao (MBA鈥�25) has been recognized by Poets&Quants as one of its 鈥淢BAs To Watch鈥� for the Class of 2025.
Stephanie Shaw on leading global HR at Eldorado Gold
涩里番 MBA alumna Stephanie Shaw (MBA鈥�10) is vice-president of human resources at Eldorado Gold, where she leads a global team supporting 5,000 employees. Based in Vancouver, Shaw is driving a new people strategy focused on inclusive leadership, employee experience and digital transformation.
MBA graduate learned the art of networking at 涩里番
For Renaud Thomassin, being a francophone at 涩里番 unlocked a new way of being Quebecois--one in which you can navigate easily between cultures.
鈥淏eyond the knowledge and skills that I gained, I also discovered the art of networking--and it鈥檚 already opened doors for me,鈥� says Thomassin, a MBA graduate. He encourages others who have only studied at francophone schools to consider 涩里番. 鈥淭he university offered me an incredible experience and unique opportunities.鈥�
MBA students gain global business insights on international study trip
In April 2025, MBA students from 涩里番's Desautels Faculty of Management embarked on a ten-day international study trip to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Istanbul. The experience blended corporate visits with cultural immersion, offering insights into real-world business challenges in diverse contexts. Students engaged with global firms like Strategy&, Majid Al Futtaim, and Digiturk, while also exploring local heritage sites and community initiatives.
Nearly half of most recent MBA cohort are Quebec residents - but the program retains its international outlook
Desautels has one of the country鈥檚 top MBA programs, and its students come from all over the world. But nearly half of this year鈥檚 cohort are Quebec residents. 鈥淭his allows us to offer an experience tailored to the Quebec market, all while keeping the program鈥檚 international perspective,鈥� says Prof. Demetrios Vakratsas, the program鈥檚 academic director.
How one MBA student finds time for healthy living
For Liela Tour茅, an聽 MBA student at 涩里番 juggling a marketing role at a consultant firm, grocery shopping is more than a necessity鈥攊t鈥檚 a form of self-care. With long days and limited time to cook, she meal-preps in bulk, freezes balanced meals, and prioritizes high-quality pantry staples. Making intentional choices has helped her stay energized and avoid burnout. She has cut out alcohol for the semester, limits caffeine, and swaps restaurant outings for home-cooked meals.
