John Molson School of Business

05/28/2026

🚐 26 international students were treated to the third edition of the Career Management Services Toronto Networking Trip from May 13 to 15.

This experience is made possible thanks to a generous gift from Scotiabank.

Students visited leading companies like EY, Mackenzie Investments and AlayaCare and connected with representatives from Sobeys, P&G, Telus and CIBC.

One of the highlights of the trip was the visit to Scotiabank. There, students toured the Trading Tower and learned about various programs from the Scotia on Campus team. They finished the day with networking and left with a deeper understanding of the workings of a major financial institution and the diverse career paths available within the organization.

Another highlight was the international student alumni networking cocktail, where students met with over three dozen John Molson School alumni in Toronto.

The event showcased the strong network of John Molson School graduates making significant contributions in various industries in Toronto.

We are grateful for the enthusiastic support from our alumni and partners in Toronto, especially Maria Mangiocavallo, now retired from Scotiabank, and the incredible Scotiabank team along with Tasnim Shariff, Alyshah Mamdani-Pradhan, Melissa Dalmacio, Zilan Kocahal, Stefhaniye Gandhinathan and Paul Nguyen for making this trip an impactful experience for our students.

We also want to thank Andrea Bolger (MBA 86), Jonathan Berke (MBA 09), Jessenia Rahman (EY), Justin Michitsch (AlayaCare), Andrea Torraville (Sobey’s), Roxane Dreyer (Mackenzie Investments), Justin Ahmed Seif Hussein (BComm 09), Clara Boucher (BComm 25), Abdallah Balaa (MBA 10) and Lorenze Dsouza (MBA 23) for sharing their time, advice and experiences with our students throughout the trip.

The success of this trip has reinforced our commitment to providing similar opportunities in the future. We look forward to bringing another group of students to Toronto next year!

Learn more about the C-RISE program, offered through Career Management Services for international students ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mwiXc4

05/28/2026

05/14/2026

Concordia University has announced the launch of the Mark Pathy Space Institute at the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, made possible through a $15-million gift from Pathy. The Institute will advance research, innovation and student training in space engineering, positioning Con...

05/12/2026

⭐ Félicitations à Alexandre Migner, BComm, Finance, qui était l'un de 38 récipiendaires de bourses au cocktail printanier de la Fondation Aléo la semaine dernière.

Alexandre Migner – patinage de vitesse sur courte piste
3e bourse Fiera Immobilier et 5e de la Fondation Aléo
23 ans – Sainte-Julie
4000 $

> Est monté sur plusieurs podiums nationaux cette saison.
> Étudie au baccalauréat en finance à l’Université Concordia.
> A comme principal objectif pour la prochaine saison d’être sélectionné au sein de l’équipe canadienne pour le Word Tour.

05/11/2026

Congratulations to the Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management Program Class of 2025! The cohort was celebrated on May 4, marking the successful completion of the 2-year program that gives a select group of students the chance to work with a real-life portfolio worth over $6.4 million.

"Competition for roles in capital markets is intense, yet every member of this year’s cohort secured either an internship or a full-time position upon completing the program – an outcome that speaks to both their ability and their character," says Program Director Sergey Gelman.

"One graduate has moved to New York to join the private equity firm Ardian full-time, while six others remain in Montreal, taking on internships in pension funds, investment banking, public and private equity investment – with PSP Investments, National Bank Capital Markets, PineStone Asset Management, Novacap, and Pembroke. The students approach this next stage with confidence and optimism, having built a strong record of achievement over the past year as fund managers and having laid a solid foundation for promising careers in capital markets."

Bravo!

Learn more about this program ➡️ https://www.concordia.ca/jmsb/programs/undergraduate/kenneth-woods-portfolio/program-overview.html

See more photos from the event ➡️ https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmsb-concordia/albums/

05/05/2026

Benjamin Thomas (BComm, Finance) noticed his friends were struggling to save money and some were having problems with online gambling.

So he teamed up with two students from McGill to create Lodavo, a startup that launched a prize-linked savings app they hope will change their peers’ relationship with money.

Thomas had learned about prize-linked savings accounts during his first year at Concordia. The accounts introduce an element of gamification to motivate users.

The idea behind Lovado is simple: blend the goal to save money with the chance to win prizes. Sign up for free, securely connect an existing bank account, and save money each week. No minimum balance is required, so the platform is accessible to anyone who signs up.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cTD3KM

Want to study finance at John Molson? Learn more about the program ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tOHe0b

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Lorsqu’il a pris conscience que nombre de ses amis tombaient dans le piège du jeu en ligne et peinaient à mettre de l’argent de côté, l’étudiant de premier cycle Benjamin Thomas a ressenti le besoin de combattre ces mauvaises habitudes en offrant des options financières plus saines. En collaboration avec les étudiants de McGill Luke Freund et Arie Mednikov, il a ainsi fondé Lodavo, une jeune pousse montréalaise qui a lancé une application récompensant les utilisateurs qui réussissent à épargner. Leur objectif : transformer la relation de leurs contemporains avec l’argent.

Au cours de sa première année à Concordia, Benjamin Thomas s’est intéressé aux comptes d’épargne qui récompensent et motivent les épargnants de manière ludique.

Le concept de Lovado est on ne peut plus simple : combiner un objectif d’épargne avec la possibilité de remporter des prix. Il suffit de s’inscrire gratuitement, de lier son compte bancaire de manière sécurisée et d’épargner chaque semaine. Aucun solde minimal n’est requis, ce qui rend la plateforme accessible à tous.

04/24/2026

📰 Nicolas a choisi d’étudier au Québec après le bac plutôt que d’intégrer une école de commerce en France.
Dans un portrait publié par Le Figaro Étudiant, Nicolas explique pourquoi le Québec s’est imposé comme une évidence : une formation reconnue, une ouverture sur le monde et un environnement académique stimulant — en français et en anglais.

C’est aussi un bel exemple de l’attraction de nos universités auprès des jeunes francophones internationaux. Le Québec continue d’être perçu comme un lieu rassurant, accueillant et formateur pour des étudiants venus d’ailleurs.

🎓 À Concordia, les familles peuvent compter sur un milieu inclusif où les étudiants francophones trouvent leur place, bénéficient d’un accompagnement attentif et développent un solide profil international, au cœur de Montréal.
🙏 Merci Le Figaro Étudiant pour ce portrait éclairant.
📷 Laurent Calixte / Le Figaro Étudiant

04/23/2026

🏆🤩 Félicitations! Ten Concordia University graduates will be presented with Alumni Recognition Awards this spring!

👏 👏 Join the Concordia University Alumni Association and our emcee, CBC Montreal’s Sudha Krishnan, BA 99, in celebrating on May 25.

Joignez-vous à l’Association des diplômés de l’Université Concordia et à notre animatrice Sudha Krishnan, BA 99, de CBC Montreal, le 25 mai, pour célébrer nos gagnants.

🏆 Rana Ghorayeb, BA 97, MEng 01 – Humberto Santos Award of Merit and Service
🏆 Lenore Vosberg – Honorary Life Membership
🏆 Alex Ionescu, BCompSc 12 – Benoît Pelland Alumnus of the Year
🏆 Alexandra Kindrat, PhD 18 – John F. Lemieux Medal
🏆 Hayfa Akoubi, BSc 17, BSc 22 – John F. Lemieux Medal
🏆 Gaetan Lefebvre, BComm 86, EMBA 06 – MBA Alumnus of the Year
🏆 Hong Deng, MEng 01 – International Excellence Award
🏆 Lai King Hum, BA 85 – Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award
🏆 Sharon Nelson, BSc 97, BEng 10 – Outstanding Faculty Award
🏆 June Aldinucci – Outstanding Student Leader Award

Read more register for the ceremony: https://tinyurl.com/3tvhytnc

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

Beginning in the 2026-27 academic year, the fund will support one paid internship for a John Molson student through Beat the Odds, Concordia’s inclusive program designed to provide meaningful, hands-on professional experience to students who face obstacles to opportunity.