51ԹDesautels Faculty of Management /desautels/articles/rss en Signing of an endowment for the launch of an academic partnership between the Ministry of Finance, 51Թ, ABBL, and ALFI /desautels/article/master-management-finance-mmf-program/signing-endowment-launch-academic-partnership-between-ministry-finance-mcgill-university <p>On June 18, 2025, Mr. Gilles Roth, Minister of Finance, officially signed an endowment agreement with representatives of 51Թ, 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 51Թ’s very first Master of Management in Finance programme in Europe—right here in Luxembourg.</p> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:41:24 +0000 51ԹDesautels 2223376 at /desautels Lighting the way for a more sustainable future with Sean Arani (MBA’16) | 51ԹManagement Insights /desautels/article/alumni-mcgill-management-insights-master-business-administration-mba-program/lighting-way-more-sustainable-future-sean-arani-mba16-mcgill-management-insights <p>In this episode of 51ԹManagement 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.</p> Tue, 27 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 MMI 2205593 at /desautels Maps, markets, and mindsets: Lessons from my MBA study trip /desautels/article/master-business-administration-mba-program/maps-markets-and-mindsets-lessons-my-mba-study-trip <p>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.</p> Wed, 21 May 2025 14:26:32 +0000 Udit Tyagi 2204414 at /desautels The 2025 IMSF Showcase Day spotlights the next generation of student impact /desautels/article/bcom-program-integrated-management-student-fellowship-imsf/2025-imsf-showcase-day-spotlights-next-generation-student-impact <p>On Friday April 4th 2025, the fourth cohort of the Integrated Management Student Fellowship (<a href="/desautels/initiatives-institutes/integrated-management/integrated-management-student-fellowship">IMSF</a>) gathered for this year’s IMSF Showcase Day at the 51ԹFaculty Club, where they shared and celebrated their accomplishments from the 2024-2025 academic year.</p> Thu, 15 May 2025 14:25:43 +0000 Eric Dicaire 2196359 at /desautels Building a purpose-driven brand with Neil Cuggy (BCom’10) /desautels/article/building-purpose-driven-brand-neil-cuggy-bcom10 <p>In this episode of 51ԹManagement 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</p> Mon, 12 May 2025 13:20:56 +0000 MMI 2191630 at /desautels Women of Desautels: past, present and future /desautels/article/laidley-centre-business-ethics-and-equity-lcbee/women-desautels-past-present-and-future <p>The Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity and the 51ԹDesautels EDI Initiative recently hosted a <a href="/desautels/channels/event/women-desautels-past-present-future-364076">panel for Women's History Month</a> 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 51Թstaff, students, Faculty, and alumni.</p> Mon, 12 May 2025 17:57:18 +0000 Joelle Moses 2191958 at /desautels Re-thinking streets: SGI Sustainable Transportation Roundtable 2025 /desautels/article/sustainable-growth-initiative-sgi/re-thinking-streets-sgi-sustainable-transportation-roundtable-2025 <p><b>“</b>This year, we wanted to focus on road safety and rethinking streets,” said Kevin Manaugh, Professor in McGill’s Department of Geography and 51ԹSchool of Environment, as he opened the second<strong> <a href="/desautels/channels/event/2025-sustainable-transportation-roundtable-364567">Sustainable Transportation Roundtable</a></strong> hosted by 51Թ’s<strong> <a href="/desautels/initiatives-institutes/sustainable-growth-initiative-sgi">Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)</a> </strong>and sponsored by <strong><a href="https://w&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;"></a></strong></p> Thu, 08 May 2025 18:55:23 +0000 by Emma Dollery 2185597 at /desautels Taking the long view of your career with Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom’79) | 51ԹManagement Insights /desautels/article/alumni-bcom-program-mcgill-management-insights/taking-long-view-your-career-brian-fetherstonhaugh-bcom79-mcgill-management-insights <p>In the latest episode of 51ԹManagement Insights, BCom student Mia Colaner sat down with 51Թalum Brian Fetherstonhaugh (BCom '79), a visionary leader whose career has spanned global marketing, executive coaching, and authorship.</p> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:50:08 +0000 MMI 2169154 at /desautels Exploring the future of retail: Insights from the MMR Dubai study trip /desautels/article/master-management-retailing-mmr-program/exploring-future-retail-insights-mmr-dubai-study-trip <p>In March 2025, students from 51ԹDesautels’ Master of Management in Retailing (<a href="/desautels/programs/master-management-retailing-mmr">MMR</a>) program embarked on a week-long study trip to Dubai, organized by the <a href="/bensadoun-school/">Bensadoun School of Retail Management</a>. This immersive experience offered a unique blend of professional development, cultural exploration, and networking with leaders shaping the Middle East’s retail sector.</p> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:02:12 +0000 Selina Ved 2167851 at /desautels Tackling greenwashing in the sustainable energy transition industry /desautels/article/sustainable-growth-initiative-sgi/tackling-greenwashing-sustainable-energy-transition-industry McGill’s SGI Annual Grand Challenge Finale Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:25:24 +0000 Mahin Siddiki 2167848 at /desautels