Master of Business Administration (MBA Program)

Leadership and the Future of Transportation with Danny Di Perna (MBA’97) | ɬ�﷬ Management Insights

MMI — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:18:26 +0000

In this episode of ɬ�﷬ Management Insights, current MBA student Liela Touré sits down with Danny Di Perna, a ɬ�﷬ MBA alum, Desautels International Advancement and Advisory Board member, and seasoned executive with experience at companies like PwC, Air Canada, Alstom, and Bombardier.

Small-town beginnings to global business perspectives, McCall MacBain Scholar Brandon Greenall shares his MBA journey

ɬ�﷬ Desautels — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:35:12 +0000

Hailing from the small town of Hazelton, B.C., and later moving to Prince George, B.C., Brandon Greenall has always embraced new opportunities. With a background in finance and marketing, his career has spanned project management roles in healthcare and construction. Outside of work and studies, Greenall has explored entrepreneurship and amateur photography—interests that reflect his curiosity and drive for growth.

From Engineer to Media Leader: Archita Ghosh’s (MBA'02) Journey of Career Transformation

Ireland Compton — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:53:17 +0000

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.

Let’s start with your background, can you tell me a little bit about yourself?

Homecoming 2024: Alumni return to campus for nostalgia and networking

ɬ�﷬ Advancement — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:06:20 +0000

This October, we welcomed alumni from around the world back to campus to celebrate Homecoming 2024—and what a success it was!

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 ɬ�﷬ Desautels alumni and friends converged for a special celebration filled with stories, memories, and plenty of laughs.

The Student’s Perspective: MBA Brazil Study Trip

ɬ�﷬ Desautels — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:10:12 +0000

In April 2024, the ɬ�﷬ Desautels MBA class of 2024 embarked on an unforgettable journey to Brazil. This annual study trip abroad 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.

ɬ�﷬: Cultivating the Next Generation of CEOs

Sabatino Delli Compagni — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:45:54 +0000

ɬ�﷬ 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 ɬ�﷬ Desautels Faculty of Management 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.

Investing for impact with Ismaël Fanny (MBA’18) | ɬ�﷬ Management Insights

MMI — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:27:56 +0000

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.

Montreal ranked best student city in the Americas and 10th in the world

Sabatino Delli Compagni — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:52:53 +0000

Montreal is the best student city in the Americas and 10th globally in the 2025 QS Best Student Cities ranking, owing to its rich cultural diversity and high quality of life. It excels across key areas including student view, desirability, employer activity, and affordability.

Building a career in professional sports with Jerome Burke (BCom’08) | ɬ�﷬ Management Insights

MMI — Fri, 17 May 2024 13:32:49 +0000

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.

Design thinking 101 with Jared Lee (MBA’18) | ɬ�﷬ Management Insights

MMI — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:27:33 +0000

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.

Using your career to make a difference with Aliénor Armand-Linot (MBA’17) | ɬ�﷬ Management Insights

MMI — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:58:30 +0000

In this episode of ɬ�﷬ Management Insights, host and MBA student Camila Sabogal Cuadros is joined by ɬ�﷬ MBA alumna Aliénor Armand-Linot (MBA’17).

The intersection of mining and finance with Chris Adams (BCom’90) | ɬ�﷬ Management Insights

MMI — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:54:59 +0000

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.

Promoting social-class diversity in B-Schools and in boardrooms with Sema Burney (BCom’97, MBA’02) | ɬ�﷬ Management Insights

MMI — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:28:11 +0000

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.

The mentee mindset with Ruchy Khurana (BA’02, MBA’06) | ɬ�﷬ Management Insights

MMI — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:56:56 +0000

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?

ɬ�﷬ Desautels supports Quebec residents through an MBA tuition waiver

ɬ�﷬ Desautels — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The pursuit of a ɬ�﷬ Desautels MBA 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 ɬ�﷬ Full-Time MBA students makes the full-time MBA program more attainable to prospective Quebec students by covering up to 75% of tuition costs for those meeting Quebec residency requirements.