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Initiatives and Institutes

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDesautels Faculty of Management is committed to applying principles of EDI, sustainability, collaboration, and innovation throughout our programs and experiences for student, staff and faculty. Featured below are Institutes and Initiatives established to support the Faculty’s current and developing areas of strategic priorities.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

51³Ô¹ÏÍøDesautels aims to create an inclusive and respectful environment for everyone to thrive. Discover more about our projects, activities, and initiatives that promote a welcoming culture for all staff and students.

Laidley Centre for Business Ethics

Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity

The Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity is the University’s central hub in support of ethical decision-making in business. The Centre aims to promote ethical business practices through research, teaching (Academic Integrity), and community connections.

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Sustainability

Sustainability

Dedicated to integrating sustainable development/sustainability into management education, through programs, research, operations, University and community partnerships, to prepare future leaders for tomorrow's realities.

Sustainable Growth Initiative

Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)

SGI is a cross-faculty partnership that connects researchers, industry, policymakers, and students to develop practical solutions for sustainable growth challenges and promote socially and environmentally sustainable practices for businesses.

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Innovation and entrepreneurship are themes forged within 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDesautels’ programs with dedicated initiatives and centres that provide practical guidance and experience. These efforts are building a community of business innovators within the Faculty, city, and beyond.

51³Ô¹ÏÍøDobson Centre for Entrepreneurship

51³Ô¹ÏÍøDobson Centre for Entrepreneurship

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDosbon Centre for Entrepreneurship is an internationally-recognized hub for entrepreneurship, offering all-inclusive support programs with mentorship, networking and additional resources for entrepreneurs seeking to develop their startups at any stage.

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AI and Advanced Digital Technologies

Managing Disruption: Analytics, Advanced Digital Technologies and AI (AAAI)

AAAI promotes the use and research of managing disruption, such as analytics, advanced digital technologies and AI, to provide practical insights for business and management applications through academic research, teaching activities, and intra- and inter-university collaborations.

DataSphere Lab Retail Innovation Lab

The DataSphere Lab & the Retail Innovation Lab

51³Ô¹ÏÍøDesautels and the Bensadoun School of Retail Management are reshaping the future of retail through hands-on labs. Students can explore latest store technologies and apply data science to real-world challenges, connecting classroom learning with innovation in AI, analytics, and retail strategy.

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MDIIM Delve

The Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM)

MDIIM and Delve invite students to explore management through a broader lens while connecting classroom learning with real-world insights on sustainability, leadership, and innovation through interdisciplinary research and engaging content like podcasts, articles, and videos.

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Additional research centres at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøDesautels

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