Desautels Faculty of Management

Desautels Faculty of Management The leaders of tomorrow, today. Former les leaders de demain, aujourd’hui.

Founded in 1906, the McGill Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University has been hailed as a top international business school by the Financial Times, QS, and America Economia. Accredited by the prestigious European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), as well as a member of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), the McGill Desautels Faculty of Managemen

t prides itself on providing a quality business education, with principles of sustainability worked into the core of each program and a strong emphasis on experiential learning. Our exacting standards, innovative programs and historic reputation for excellence continue to attract the finest students and the most prominent professors from around the globe, as well as the most demanding recruiters from the world’s employers of choice.

Many companies are shifting away from artificial dyes and going colourless to avoid more costly and perishable natural t...
09/03/2026

Many companies are shifting away from artificial dyes and going colourless to avoid more costly and perishable natural tints. McGill Desautels Professor Yu Ma explains that this change could go in two directions. While taking away colour may lose the "punch in attracting people's attention," Ma suggests that this shift could draw in more health-conscious consumers if marketed as authentic and natural. Whether or not these products can stay on the shelves will depend on if the perceived health benefits outweigh sensory expectations. https://www.mcgill.ca/x/5Eb

Renewed trade tensions are prompting Canadian businesses to rethink their supply chains. McGill Desautels Professor Saib...
09/02/2026

Renewed trade tensions are prompting Canadian businesses to rethink their supply chains. McGill Desautels Professor Saibal Ray explains why strengthening domestic production and internal capabilities is essential, even if Canada and the United States reach an agreement. Building more resilient supply networks will take time, but the need is increasingly clear. https://www.mcgill.ca/x/5ET

09/01/2026

Campus was too quiet without you. Welcome (back) to Desautels Faculty of Management!
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Le campus était bien trop calme sans vous. Bienvenue ou bon retour à la Faculté de gestion Desautels!

The semester has begun and September is jam packed with events! Check back regularly for updates. https://www.mcgill.ca/...
09/01/2026

The semester has begun and September is jam packed with events! Check back regularly for updates. https://www.mcgill.ca/x/wqY

La session est commencée, et septembre ne manquera pas d'événements! Consultez régulièrement nos activités à venir. https://www.mcgill.ca/x/wqg

Sept 3 – International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL) Online Info Session
McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA Online Information Session
Real Talk Finance (Career Management)

Sept 4 – Sustainability Leaders Program (SLP) Online Information Session
Desmarais Global Finance Research Centre (DGFRC) Seminar: David Thesmar
CSSO Speaker Series: Mary Benner

Sept 9 – International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL) Online Info Session
Real Talk Consulting/Analytics (Career Management)

Sept 11 – MMA (Online) Online Info Session

Sept 15 – McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA Online Information Session

Sept 18 – Jaclyn Fisher Career Fair (Career Management)
CSSO Speaker Series: Leandro Pongeluppe

Sept 22–24 – 2nd Annual Luminary Indigenous Innovation Summit

Sept 24 – MMF Montréal Online Info Session

Sept 28 – QS Discover and Connect Fair: Masters & MBA in Montreal
QS Discover and Connect MBA Fair: Montreal

RBC, Scotiabank, TD, National Bank and Manulife have all tightened employee trading policies as prediction markets arriv...
08/26/2026

RBC, Scotiabank, TD, National Bank and Manulife have all tightened employee trading policies as prediction markets arrive in Canada through CIRO-authorized platforms like Wealthsimple Predict. Associate professor Patrick Augustin, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Macrofinance and Derivatives, praises the move: financial institutions "channel financial flows from left to right, and that comes with information,” Augustin said." making clear rules against insider trading and conflicts of interest a proactive, not reactive, step. https://www.mcgill.ca/x/5Lw

The threat of U.S. tariffs has become reality, and Ottawa has now responded in kind: Canada's retaliatory tariffs, cover...
08/25/2026

The threat of U.S. tariffs has become reality, and Ottawa has now responded in kind: Canada's retaliatory tariffs, covering more than 700 American products from steel to dairy to lumber, are set to take effect in September. Professor Saibal Ray says the escalation reinforces the deeper lesson — that reducing long-term dependence on the U.S. through stronger ties in Asia and other markets is what will actually protect Canada's economy over time. "Ottawa has already started trying to diversify Canada's trade relationships, which should help over the longer term," Ray said.. https://www.mcgill.ca/x/5Li

More than 80 per cent of Rwanda's workforce is informal and until recently, largely locked out of retirement savings. As...
08/25/2026

More than 80 per cent of Rwanda's workforce is informal and until recently, largely locked out of retirement savings. Associate professor Sebastien Betermier breaks down how the Ejo Heza program is changing that: flexible, mobile-based contributions built for income volatility, insurance benefits, emergency withdrawals and government-backed credibility. With 4.8 million members enrolled, it's emerging as a potential blueprint for inclusive retirement systems worldwide. https://www.mcgill.ca/x/5L3

AI-powered HR portals promise efficiency, but adoption still comes down to people.Simon Blanchette, adjunct lecturer at ...
08/20/2026

AI-powered HR portals promise efficiency, but adoption still comes down to people.

Simon Blanchette, adjunct lecturer at McGill University, argues that technology alone can't improve efficiency. Successful AI rollout requires purposeful planning, clear guidelines and employee training before any system goes live.

"The human in the loop is only as good as how well-trained the humans are," Blanchette says, stressing that employees need clear recourse when AI produces harmful or inaccurate information. He also cautions that self-service tools should never replace leadership responsibilities: organizations should test AI through pilot projects, build trust and keep human oversight firmly in place.

For Blanchette, effective AI adoption stays focused on one thing above all: people. https://www.mcgill.ca/x/56K

AI stocks are driving strong market gains, but La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec) isn't chasing the tren...
08/19/2026

AI stocks are driving strong market gains, but La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec) isn't chasing the trend.

Sebastien Betermier, associate professor of finance at McGill Desautels, explains that La Caisse maintains a diversified portfolio, blending public equities with infrastructure, real estate and private assets, to protect the long-term retirement savings of millions of Quebecers through changing market cycles.

While one asset class will always outperform others at any given moment, predicting market movements remains difficult. Betermier notes that recent stock returns are unusually concentrated among a small group of technology companies, making heavier exposure to that group potentially risky, even amid the current enthusiasm around AI. https://www.mcgill.ca/x/56V

When an online argument turns heated, the instinct is to assume it's tearing a movement apart. New research from McGill ...
08/18/2026

When an online argument turns heated, the instinct is to assume it's tearing a movement apart.

New research from McGill Desautels' Emmanuelle Vaast, Professor of Information Systems and Vice-Dean of Research, suggest the opposite may be true. Examining nearly 1.9 million posts related to the 2019 global climate strikes, the study found that social media can bring distinct movements into conversation with one another, letting them work through disagreement and eventually unite around shared goals.

"Conflict did not weaken the movement," Vaast said. "Co-operation and disagreement evolved together."

The findings challenge the assumption that heated debate undermines collective action, showing instead how online exchanges can help diverse groups build common ground and mobilize globally. https://www.mcgill.ca/x/56z

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