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Businesses need to adapt to change to grow

admin — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:21:07 +0000

For Quebec, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are an engine of economic growth. Many SMEs have grown into prosperous companies, writes Bensadoun School in Retail Management student William Bernasconi in an article for the Conseil québecois du commerce de detail. But it’s important to consider failures as well as successes. And local businesses have often struggled to grow because of operational constraints, shifting consumer behaviour, and intense competition.

Scoping before coding: �� MMA students tackle AI for social impact

admin — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:50:57 +0000

The inaugural Scope AI Thon challenged ��’s Master of Management in Analytics students to design strategic AI roadmaps, not code, addressing complex social issues for Centraide of Greater Montreal.

Over two sessions in November, teams explored ethical data use, feasibility and bias while working on problems such as digital inclusion and access to community services.

PhD Research Proposal Presentation: Tomas Milo

admin — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:50:05 +0000

PhD Thesis Defense Presentation: Tiange Li

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:50:41 +0000

Tiange Li, a doctoral student at �� in the Information Systems area will be presenting her thesis defense entitled:

The Interplay of Technology Features and Psychological States on User Behavior

Celebrating student leadership and community impact with the �� Desautels EDI Award of Excellence

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:14:58 +0000

In 2023 Desautels’s EDI Initiative launched the �� EDI Award of Excellence to recognize incoming students whose leadership, community engagement and commitment to equity and inclusion set them apart. The first recipient, Aïsha Nsiempba (BCom’26), was recognized for her mentorship, community involvement and work with the Branches Pick Your Path (PYP) program for Black youth.

Highlights from Indigenous Awareness Weeks 2025 at Desautels

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:54:24 +0000

During ��'s 2025 Indigenous Awareness Weeks in September, Desautels hosted two events on reconciliation literacy and the role of business in supporting economic empowerment for indigenous communities. Dr Niigaan Sinclair, Anishinaabe writer, columnist, and Professor of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba joined Dr. Veldon Coburn for a conversation on progress since the Trush and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report.

MMF students gain firsthand insights on London Study Trip

admin — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:15:42 +0000

This October, our Master of Management in Finance (MMF) 2026 cohort travelled to London for an immersive week of learning, networking, and cultural discovery. The annual study trip offers students a firsthand look at one of the world’s leading financial centres, an experience shaped by �� Desautels strong alumni network and the generosity of industry partners who open their doors each year.

Thinking inside Macbeth - Reimagining Shakespeare

admin — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:15:52 +0000

Overreliance on star employees can disrupt organizational continuity

admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:32:09 +0000

Abidur Chowdhury was star designer at Apple, but he recently left the company for a position at an AI startup. It was a blow to the tech giant to lose Chowdhury, who is credited with playing a key role in the design of the iPhone Air. When firms become too reliant on a few star employees, they take on risk, Prof. Karl Moore told Canadian HR Reporter. “The obvious danger is that if they leave, your revenue falls off a cliff,” Moore added. “It can cause real problems for the future and stability of the organization.”

Professional money managers can make mistakes with their money too

admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:40:05 +0000

Are managers of large investment funds good investors on a personal level? Not necessarily, says Patrick Augustin, Associate Professor of Finance at �� Desautels. “There can be a correlation, but also not,” says Augustin. “It’s very difficult to beat the market, on average. We see people doing it, but it raises the question of is it luck, or is it skill? That being said, we can always limit mistakes.

Monopolistic ticket selling and a lack of reseller regulation is pushing up ticket prices

admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:14:39 +0000

Concertgoers are increasingly facing a seemingly impossible battle for tickets, often losing out to resellers who quickly inflate prices. Marketing and analytics professor Vivek Astvansh argues this stems from a structural failure making live entertainment unaffordable for the average fan. Astvansh attributes the sharp price increase to three factors: demand significantly outpacing supply; the ticketing market being a near-monopoly, with Ticketmaster (owned by Live Nation) controlling 70% of sales; and the absence of laws regulati

MIPC’s ninth edition tackles nature restoration through sustainable finance

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:06:19 +0000

The �� International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), part of the Sustainable Growth Initiative, successfully concluded its 9th edition in November, reaffirming its position as a leading experiential learning initiative at Desautels. This year’s challenge—mobilizing financial capital to reverse nature loss—drew 83 university teams from more than 15 countries, supported by 15+ corporate partners and evaluated by 30+ judges who joined the semi-finals and finals on campus.

Extended Black Friday sales signal changing consumer habits

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:09:25 +0000

Black Friday is no longer just a single day, and Windsor, Ontario retailers are feeling the shift. Devonshire Mall has already seen a jump in foot traffic as stores roll out discounts well ahead of the traditional shopping event. Marketing and analytics professor Vivek Astvansh says the change reflects a broader trend in consumer behavior.

Eight �� Desautels researchers named to Stanford-Elsevier top researchers list

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:13:36 +0000

Each year, the world’s most influential researchers are recognized in the Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists lists. The list ranks researchers from around the world, based on the impacts of their citations, their h-index, and other bibliometric indicators.

Soutar Career Centre gives Desautels grads an edge

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:17:59 +0000

It’s a tough job market for recent graduates, but a �� education gives students an edge. “My time at �� was foundation for getting the job I have today,” says Andrei Adam (BCom’24) a consultant with McKinsey & Company in Toronto. At Desautels, students have unlimited access to coaches and career support through the Soutar Career Centre. Adam relied on these career coaching services when he was a student, seeking guidance on potential employers and feedback on his resume. He landed an internship with McKinsey as a second-year student, and got a job offer in his third year.