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Business school initiatives to back LGBTQ MBAs

A recent article published by Business Because highlights many Canadian business schools, particularly the Desautels Faculty of Management, for their initiatives that support inclusive LGBTQ MBA programs.

MBA student Olivier Forgues leads this initiative at Desautels through the OUTlook on Business Club, which is committed to 鈥渂ridging the gap between the professional world and academia through its strategic existence within the management faculty.鈥�

Competition success for MBA exchange student

Luiz Barreto, an MBA exchange student at Desautels, represented the Faculty as a finalist in the Wharton People Analytics Case Competition, which took place on March 22 in Philadelphia.

He entered the competition under the guidance of Professor Brian Rubineau and his People Analytics course.

Luiz presented his case to a panel of leading industry and academic representatives, as well as competition attendees.

Recapping the Desautels Graduate Management Challenge (DGMC)

The Desautels Graduate Management Challenge (DGMC) brings together MBA students from top universities across Canada to tackle real business problems faced by companies today. DGMC 2018 was hosted by the 麻豆传媒网站 Case Competition Association (MCCA) on March 10th, 2018.

Desautels Global Expert: Sarah Neilson

Guest Lecture with MBA students in Modern Corporate Finance and BCom students in Corporate Finance 鈥� both with Sujata Madan

A great milestone for Aspire Food Group

Aspire Food Group, a manufacturer of food products made from crickets co-founded by former MBA student聽Mohammed Ashour, announced that it has acquired Exo, a producer of protein bars made from crickets.

According to Ashour, 鈥淭here was such a great meeting of minds it very quickly evolved into Aspire acquiring Exo. The synergy and logic just make sense鈥�.

Former Cisco CEO sees big promise in crickets as food

The former Cisco Systems CEO, John Chambers, has emerged as a public advocate for the Aspire Food Group鈥檚 edible cricket foods.

What鈥檚 more, he has pledged to invest in the promising company co-founded by former Desautels MBA student聽Mohammed Ashour. For the record, his favorite flavor is sea salt and vinegar.聽

Desautels Global Expert: Kory Williams

Mr. Williams guest lectured in two sections of Strategic Management (MGCR 423) with Prof. Kwangjun An. He discussed the real life applications of strategy and provided several case examples.

Perspectives on online MBA education

According to the Financial Times, the landscape of MBA programs worldwide is showing a favorable shift toward online education. Dean Isabelle Bajeux shares her perspective on one of the most notable evolutions seen in MBA studies.

Azimut appoints Desautels alumna as director

Azimut Exploration Inc. has appointed Angelina Mehta (MBA鈥�02) as its new company director, effective February 27, 2018.

In addition to an MBA, Mehta holds a degree in mining engineering and is also pursuing a Masters of Law at York University. She has previously worked as an investment manager at The Sentient Group and has gained both technical and corporate experience with Rio Tinto's subsidiary, Iron Ore Company of Canada.

Insights into the top-ranking Desautels MBA

In a recent interview, Marie-Eve Roy, Director of Recruitment and Marketing and Keum-Yeo Brochet, Associate Director of Recruitment and Marketing for the Desautels MBA sat down to share insights into the nature and quality of the program.聽

Along the way, they share information about the MBA program鈥檚 culture, admissions and illustrious alumni.

Students on what makes Canada鈥檚 #1 MBA program special

With news that Desautels鈥� MBA program was ranked first in Canada and 78th in the world in the 2018 Financial Times聽(FT) Global MBA ranking, The 麻豆传媒网站 Tribune talks to current MBA students about what makes their program so attractive 鈥� from its small class sizes and international make-up, to its emphasis on gender balance in program cohorts.

The Armstrong Building as a new frontier for Desautels

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

Just under two months since its inauguration, The 麻豆传媒网站 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.

Business schools recognise internationalism as the ticket to bright future

As it becomes increasingly clear that the leaders of tomorrow will need to have experience working with international markets, Canadian MBA programs are heeding the call to integrate international exposure into their curriculum.

Professor Alfred Jaeger, Academic Director of the MBA program, comments on how the Faculty has made this a top priority.

Top-ranked MBA program in Canada

The Globe and Mail reports on the recent Financial Times MBA Ranking ranking, which places Desautels as the top-ranking MBA program in Canada and 78th in the world.

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Financial Times Ranks Desautels MBA #1 in Canada

The Desautels MBA program is ranked #1 in Canada and 78th in the world by the 2018 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking鈥攐ne of only three Canadian schools who made the list.

Every year, the FT ranks the world鈥檚 best 100 MBA programs using multiple criteria.聽