鶹AV Desautels Faculty of Management - MMF News /desautels/channels_item/163 en Mitch McEwen named to Corporate Knights 30 under 30 /desautels/node/1624314 <p>In finance, making money is the name of the game, and financial services professionals have sometimes been sceptical of sustainability goals that could undercut profits. But it doesn’t have to bee that way. “Realizing that financial systems could support environmental goals and sustainability goals inspired me,” says <strong>Mitch McEwen (MMF’20)</strong>. A senior manager in enterprise sustainable finance at TD, leads the bank’s Sustainable Bonds program, and was named to Corporate Knights 30 under 30 for 2024.</p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 20:00:48 +0000 鶹AV Students master finance at 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge /desautels/node/1555860 <p>Students in the 鶹AV Desautels Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program showcased their financial prowess at the 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 30.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:55:16 +0000 鶹AV Financial Times recognizes 鶹AV MMF as 1st in North America /desautels/node/1194464 <p>The 鶹AV <a href="/desautels/programs/mmf">Master of Management in Finance (MMF)</a> has placed on the 2024 Financial Times (FT) (pre-experience) Masters in Finance rankings list, coming in 27th out of 65 schools globally.</p> <p>FT recognizes us as 1st in North America, and as the only Canadian school ranked —further solidifying our status as a leading business school internationally, that delivers a high-calibre, innovative, and interdisciplinary program to our students.</p> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:20:10 +0000 鶹AV MMF student Daniel Buhler honoured with Peter Christoffersen MMF Award for academic excellence /desautels/node/1128598 <p>Daniel Buhler, a student in the Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program was recently selected as this year’s recipient of Peter Christoffersen MMF Award in recognition of his outstanding CGPA and contribution to Desautels Capital Management (DCM)—Canada’s first university-owned, student-run, licensed and regulated investment firm designed to give 鶹AV students invaluable experience in the industry.</p> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:49:55 +0000 鶹AV MMF students excel in Deloitte Synergy Challenge /desautels/node/514241 <p>Students in the 鶹AV Desautels <strong>Master of Management in Finance (MMF)</strong> program showcased their financial prowess at the 6th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 26.</p> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:18:07 +0000 鶹AV 鶹AV Desautels MMF maintains 2nd place in Canada and ranks 20th globally /desautels/node/473612 <p style="text-align:center"><img alt="" height="197" src="/desautels/files/desautels/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/qs_top_20_ranking_badge.png?itok=8PWR_-Hu" width="160" /></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:13:15 +0000 鶹AV MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mitchell McEwen (MMF’20) /desautels/node/87245 <p>Learn how the <b>鶹AV Master of Management in Finance (MMF) </b>can open a number of career doors. On this Earth Day, we catch up with an MMF alumnus working in ESG and Sustainable Finance, <b>Mitchell McEwen </b>(MMF’20). Now Senior Manager, Enterprise Sustainable Finance, TD Bank Group, he first joined the Bank as an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) intern. He credits the MMF program’s flexibility with allowing him to explore the intersection between finance and sustainability.</p> Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:25:26 +0000 鶹AV MMF student Allen Li receives Peter Christoffersen MMF Award /desautels/node/88308 <p>Allen Li, a student in the <a href="/desautels/programs/mmf">Master of Management in Finance (MMF)</a> program at 鶹AV, has received this year’s Peter Christoffersen MMF Award in recognition of his academic excellence and contributions to <a href="/desautels/programs/mmf/desautels-capital-management">Desautels Capital Management (DCM)</a>, a student-run, licensed, and regulated investment firm designed to give 鶹AV students invaluable industry experience.</p> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:03:13 +0000 鶹AV Congrats to MMF team on Challenge win /desautels/node/87856 <p>Congratulations to <a href="/desautels/programs/mmf">Master of Management in Finance (MMF)</a> Team 6 students <strong>Pascal Audette</strong>, <strong>Heng Chang</strong>, <strong>Fenton Garvie</strong>, <strong>Eugenia Pan</strong> and <strong>Alexandre Touchette</strong> on their win at the 5th <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DeloitteUS/?__cft__[0]=AZXSdyUyPyUl5kz2inbMErwp5fgyUduYYtDUqF7NVhBxQE5RrbJ8K5-BKXpH9e0is5CEMK4mcg9ziK747SHp1yI5-PHLG2pToNWLykl97WmM25MRedjta8bbExVks-CEVgtU-tLAfN2Bsy6zyiUryFWY&amp;__tn__=kK-R">Deloitte</a> MMF Synergy Challenge!</p> Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:11:36 +0000 鶹AV 鶹AV Master of Management in Finance ranks top-20 in the 2023 QS World Business Masters in Finance Ranking /desautels/node/87734 <p>The 鶹AV <b><a href="/desautels/programs/mmf">Master of Management in Finance</a> </b>(MMF) has been named the number two program in Canada and is one of the top-20 programs in the world, according to the <b><a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/business-masters-rankings/finance/2023">2023 QS Business Masters in Finance Ranking</a>.</b></p> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:06:09 +0000 鶹AV Persistent inflation could contribute to a recession, but there are steps that can take to ease the pain /desautels/node/87414 <p>The recovery from the pandemic created strong demand for products and services, but supply remained weak as a result of supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and the rising cost of food and oil. Together, these factors have contributed to high inflation, which central banks are fighting by raising interest rates. But some of these factors are beyond the reach of central bank’s efforts, like rising energy prices caused by the war in Ukraine, said Prof.</p> Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:22:52 +0000 鶹AV Management Masters Office achieves Gold-Level Sustainable Workplace Certification /desautels/node/87411 <p>Improvements in sustainability are often motivated by a desire to reduce environmental impact, but for the 鶹AV Management Masters Office, friendly competition plays a role too. In 2021, Sustainable Workplace Ambassador Wesley McCoy challenged a colleague to see who could reach Bronze-level Sustainable Workplace Certification first. The Management Masters Office achieved that goal, and then some. It was recently certified at the gold level, and the effort has had a profound impact on work habits in the office, according to Lauren Houghton, also an Ambassador.</p> Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:09:44 +0000 鶹AV Montreal named top Canadian city for students /desautels/node/87410 <p>After naming 鶹AV <a href="https://click.mailsender05.com/ct/1173/2588416/776592996/6ddf40ee2b189a373fe8e607ccbc50ed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://click.mailsender05.com/ct/1173/2588416/776592996/6ddf40ee2b189a373fe8e607ccbc50ed">Canada’s top university</a> earlier this month, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has ranked Montreal as the most desirable Canadian city to be a student, and one of the most sought-after and praised destinations for international students in the world. </p> Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:09:55 +0000 鶹AV 鶹AV Desautels Masters Office attains Gold level of sustainability certification /desautels/node/87392 <p>After receiving a Silver certification under the 鶹AV Sustainable Workplace Certification program, the <strong>鶹AV Desautels Masters Office</strong> has taken it to the next level, earning its Gold certification. The Sustainable Workplace Certification program challenges the 鶹AV community to foster healthier, environmentally friendly, connected workplaces through individual and collective practices. Congratulations to our Masters team for this stellar achievement; next up, Platinum!</p> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:17:34 +0000 鶹AV 鶹AV MMF ranked 25th globally by Financial Times /desautels/node/87387 <p>The Financial Times has included the Desautels Faculty of Management’s <strong>Master of Management in Finance (MMF) </strong>program on its annual list of top master’s in finance programs, placing it in the top 3 in North America, and 25th globally. The Financial Times ’global rankings reflect program performance in categories like salaries, student satisfaction, and job placement.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://rankings.ft.com/rankings/2874/masters-in-finance-pre-experience-2022" target="_blank">Learn more about the Financial Times Rankings</a></div> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:37:36 +0000 鶹AV 鶹AV Desautels Master’s Office receives new level of sustainability certification /desautels/node/87154 <p>After receiving a bronze certification under the 鶹AV Sustainable Workplace Certification program, the 鶹AV Desautels Master’s Office has taken it to the next level, earning its silver certification. The Sustainable Workplace Certification program challenges the 鶹AV community to foster healthier, environmentally friendly, connected workplaces through individual and collective practices. Congratulations to our Master’s team for this stellar achievement; keep up the good work!</p> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:31:01 +0000 鶹AV MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Aïcha Traoré /desautels/node/87037 <p><strong>Aïcha Traoré</strong> (MMF’20), now a Senior Market Risk Analyst at National Bank of Canada, credits the <strong>鶹AV Master of Management in Finance (MMF)</strong> program for allowing her to master finance fundamentals and hone critical skills. Her passion for finance was influenced by her family and she plans to return to Côte d’Ivoire to contribute to its economic development.</p> Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:23:23 +0000 鶹AV Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mark Moudabber (MMF’20) /desautels/node/86959 <p>Learn how the <strong>鶹AV Master of Management in Finance (MMF)</strong> has opened doors for careers in Fintech, Risk Management and ESG. MMF alumnus <strong>Mark Moudabber</strong> (MMF'20) describes how the experiential learning offered by Desautels Capital Management helped him prepare for his career at Sarwa.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/desautels/article/master-management-finance-mmf-program/mmf-series-where-are-they-now-spotlight-mark-moudabber">Learn more</a></div> <p> </p> Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:09:45 +0000 鶹AV Desautels Masters Office earns certificate of sustainability /desautels/node/86954 <p>Four 鶹AV offices, including the Desautels Faculty of Management Masters Office, have committed to advancing sustainability in concrete ways through the Sustainable Workplace Certification program. In the year ahead, the Masters Office will strive to reduce its ecological footprint with the goal of moving from bronze-level certification to gold and platinum.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/newly-certified-sustainable-offices-at-mcgill-fall-2021/" target="_blank">Learn more</a></div> <p> </p> Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:57:59 +0000 鶹AV From pitch to practice /desautels/node/85096 <p>In the 2021 <strong>Desautels Capital Management</strong> Virtual Experience, <strong>Master of Management in Finance (MMF)</strong> students had the unique opportunity to present financial strategy pitches to investors and 鶹AV alumni. This experiential learning event opens the door for students to network with and receive constructive feedback from stakeholders in major firms based in New York City.</p> Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:00:02 +0000 鶹AV Q&A with Professor David Schumacher /desautels/node/83880 <p>Get to know Associate Professor <a href="/desautels/david-schumacher">David Schumacher</a>, who teaches in the 鶹AV Desautels Master of Management in Finance, in a new Q&amp;A. He discusses his research on institutional investment, his teaching style, his love of road biking and more!</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/desautels/article/mmf-program/qa-professor-david-schumacher">Learn more</a></div> Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:57:39 +0000 鶹AV Explore a 鶹AV Desautels graduate business degree /desautels/node/81306 <p>Whether you are looking to begin an MBA or delve deeper into the world of finance, retail or analytics, when considering a graduate degree there are four main things to look at: what you learn, who you learn it from, who you learn it with, and who else has learned it. In other words, the curriculum, the faculty, your classmates, and the alumni.</p> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:41:37 +0000 鶹AV QS ranks 鶹AV MMF among top 5 programs in North America /desautels/node/81177 <p>The 鶹AV <b>Master of Management in Finance </b>(MMF) has been named the number two program in Canada and is one of the top-5 programs in North America, according to the <b>2022 QS Business Masters in Finance Ranking.</b></p> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:00:53 +0000 鶹AV MMF ranks among top finance programs on Financial Times list /desautels/node/80930 <p>For the first time, the <i>Financial Times</i> has included the Desautels Faculty of<strong> Management’s Master of Management in Finance (MMF)</strong> degree on its annual list of top master’s in finance programs. Listed as #1 in North America and 36th globally, Desautels is the highest-ranked new entrant. The <i>Financial Times</i>’ global rankings reflect program performance in categories like salaries, student satisfaction, and job placement.</p> Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:26:58 +0000 鶹AV Desautels Capital Management creates lasting value for students /desautels/node/80662 <p>Launched in 2009, <strong>Desautels Capital Management (DCM) </strong>gives students a unique opportunity to run multi-million dollar investments funds before graduation.</p> <p>Current and former students point to the experience as a highlight of their time in the <strong>Master of Management in Finance (MMF) </strong>and <strong>Honours in Investment Management (HIM)</strong> programs.</p> Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:40:18 +0000 鶹AV MMF students win CFA Institute’s Research Challenge /desautels/node/80606 <p>Five <strong>Master of Management in Finance (MMF)</strong> students are off to the regional round of CFA Institute’s Research Challenge, an annual global competition that provides students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis and professional ethics. Facing stiff competition from HEC Montreal and Concordia University, Zirui (Bruce) Chen, Huiru (Audrey) Wu, Neil Wiacek, Chen (Andy) Yu and Haiwen Luo formed the team that came out on top.</p> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:34:06 +0000 鶹AV Virtual Meet 鶹AV event expands access to employers across Canada /desautels/node/76718 <p>This year’s virtual <i>Canada</i>, <i>Meet 鶹AV</i> event organized by the Desautels Career Services team helped students, staff, alumni and employers connect over the Faculty Blackout Period from November 18<sup>th</sup> to 20<sup>th</sup>, 2020.</p> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:47:59 +0000 鶹AV Students turn to university-based impact investment funds to gain competitive edge /desautels/node/76701 <p>As the demand for impact investing jobs outstrips the supply, students are increasingly drawn to opportunities to work for funds like the <strong>Desautels Capital Management</strong>’s Socially Responsible Investment Fund to get a leg up on their competition.</p> <p>Created in 2009, Desautels Capital Management hires students in the <strong>Master of Management in Finance (MMF)</strong> program and the <strong>Honours in Investment Management (HIM) </strong>program to manage four multi-million dollar funds.</p> Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:57:26 +0000 鶹AV Why Canada is a perfect location for finance students /desautels/node/76629 <p><strong>Master of Management in Finance (MMF)</strong> students at 鶹AV’s Desautels Faculty of Management flock to Canada from 30 countries around the globe. Recently ranked the top program in Canada and 17th globally in the QS Masters in Finance Rankings 2021, the MMF program is recognized for its diversity, alumni outcomes, employability and value for money.</p> <p>Graduates <strong>Laura Santiago</strong> (MMF'19) and <strong>Yayu Xu</strong> (MMF'19) reflect on the time spent in Montreal pursuing their studies in the Master of Management in Finance program.</p> Fri, 27 Nov 2020 14:18:00 +0000 鶹AV Desautels Capital Management on sustainable investing /desautels/node/76548 <p>鶹AV <b>Honours in Invest Management</b> (HIM) and <b>Master of Management in Finance</b> (MMF) students recently published reports on gender diversity on boards across select countries and sectors and America’s transition to a fossil-fuel free economy for Desautels Capital Management’s <i>The Sustainable Investor</i>.</p> <p><a href="https://a57167c1-1b21-45f8-b166-d8173d9c6cbd.filesusr.com/ugd/cb5d21_fdc314ab794040bcb62562ee52ffd80a.pdf" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:34:52 +0000 鶹AV MMF students tackle Deloitte Synergy Challenge /desautels/node/76546 <p>鶹AV <strong>Master of Management in Finance (MMF)</strong> students competed in the Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 30. Three teams went head to head in the finals on November 2, with students <b>Katerina Paraschis</b>, <b>Dakota Zaharichuk</b>, <b>Marc-Olivier Lê</b> and <b>Haiwen Luo</b> presenting the winning case.</p> Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:50:54 +0000 鶹AV MMF student Mathew Kwan honoured for academic excellence /desautels/node/76506 <p><strong>Mathew Kwan</strong>, a 2020 graduate of the 鶹AV Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program, was recently awarded the Peter Christoffersen Award in recognition of his outstanding CGPA and contribution to Desautels Capital Management (DCM)—Canada’s first university-owned, student-run, licensed and regulated investment firm designed to give 鶹AV students invaluable experience in the industry.</p> <p><a href="/desautels/article/mmf-program/mmf-student-mathew-kwan-honoured-academic-excellence">Learn more</a></p> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:37:50 +0000 鶹AV 鶹AV MMF secures top spot in Canada in QS World University Rankings /desautels/node/76373 <p>The 鶹AV <b>Master of Management in Finance</b> (MMF) has been named the top program in Canada and secured a top-20 spot in the <strong>QS Masters in Finance Rankings 2021</strong>.</p> <p>Released today, the QS World University Rankings places the 鶹AV MMF 1<sup>st</sup> in Canada and 17<sup>th</sup> internationally out of 166 programs. The rankings were informed by five indicator groups: employability, alumni outcomes, value for money, thought leadership, and class and faculty diversity. Of these five criteria, the MMF program performed strongest in:</p> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:05:27 +0000 鶹AV Two 鶹AV finance students receive CFA scholarship /desautels/node/75659 <p>Investment leader CFA Montréal has awarded two scholarships to Desautels students <strong>Rakan Lamy</strong> (BCom’20) and <strong>Xinyan Wang</strong> (MMF’20) for their high academic achievement and engagement in the investment community.</p> <p>The scholarship, awarded to a total of six students based in Montreal, is given to finance students who have their sights set on becoming CFA charterholders.</p> Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:22:44 +0000 鶹AV Masters students tackle sustainability in Desautels Cup /desautels/node/75495 <p>On January 31, the Masters Office hosted the annual Desautels Cup. The event brought together nine teams from the <strong>MBA</strong>, <strong>Master of Management in Analytics</strong> and <strong>Master of Management in Finance</strong> programs and welcomed back MBA and Executive MBA alumni as distinguished judges.</p> Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:21:19 +0000 鶹AV Desautels team takes first place at Quebec CFA Research Challenge /desautels/node/75415 <p>Congratulations to Desautels students <b>Olivier Arsenault</b> (MMF’20), <b>Pier-Olivier Laflèche</b> (MMF’20), <b>Sai Kanthasamy </b>(BCom’20), and <b>Mitch McEwen</b> (MMF’20) for placing first in the Quebec regional CFA Research Challenge.</p> <p>“It was a great experience and privilege to represent 鶹AV and the MMF program,” says McEwen. “We owe a great deal to our advisors Professor <a href="/desautels/vadim-di-pietro"><b>Vadim di Pietro</b></a> and Rebeca Yang, CFA.”</p> <p>The team will head to New York in April to compete in the North America finals.</p> Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:45:33 +0000 鶹AV Celebrating 10 years at Desautels Capital Management /desautels/node/75086 <p>This year, 鶹AV celebrates the 10th anniversary of <strong>Desautels Capital Management (DCM)</strong>, Canada’s first university-owned, student-run investment management firm.</p> <p>At 鶹AV’s Desautels Faculty of Management, every student enrolled in the<strong> Master of Management in Finance (MMF)</strong> and<strong> Honours in Investment Management (HIM) </strong>programs will enter the workforce with knowledge gleaned from managing more than $4 million in assets through DCM.</p> Tue, 12 Nov 2019 19:00:45 +0000 鶹AV Join us for DesautelsConnect's first Office Hour with Farid Guindo /desautels/node/74948 <p>Join us for DesautelsConnect's first Office Hour on October 22 at 3:30 PM. Meet with Farid Guindo and up to 8 members to chat in a group setting in Montreal about investment banking &amp; the global energy sector, specifically hedge funds &amp; buy side opportunities.</p> Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:30:00 +0000 鶹AV Armstrong project shortlisted for industry award /desautels/node/74428 <p>The <strong>Donald E. Armstrong Building</strong>, home of the Desautels MBA and specialized Master’s programs, has been shortlisted for Grands Prix du genie-conseil Québécois in the project management category.</p> <p><a href="http://afg.quebec/grands-prix/2019/Gestion-projet">Read more</a></p> Wed, 15 May 2019 20:01:21 +0000 鶹AV MMF students win Deloitte case challenge /desautels/node/73957 <p>Congratulations to MMF students: <strong>Maud de Witte</strong>, <strong>Jean-Baptiste Foult</strong>, <strong>Pierre-Louis Patault</strong>, and <strong>Celec Soriano-Francis</strong> who won the Deloitte M&amp;A Synergies Case Challenge.</p> <p>The challenge was designed in part to help students understand how consultants estimate potential savings as a result of a merger of equals or acquisition, as well as how to provide relevant analysis on synergy targets (revenue, cost, dis-synergies).</p> Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:59:08 +0000 鶹AV Specialized Masters: An alternative to the MBA? /desautels/node/73921 <p>Coinciding with a larger international trend, Canadian business schools are increasingly offering specialized graduate programs as alternatives to the traditional MBA. Two such examples are the new <strong>Masters of Management in Finance</strong> and the <strong>Masters of Management in Analytics</strong> offered by <strong>鶹AV’s Desautels Faculty of Management</strong>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/business-schools-offer-a-growing-number-of-specialty-programs-as-alternatives-to-mbas/" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:50:32 +0000 鶹AV Recapping the Inaugural MMF New York Trip /desautels/node/73894 <p>In November 2018, students enrolled in the Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) program travelled to New York City to witness firsthand how today’s financial sector operates in a booming metropolis.</p> <p>Over the span of two days and thanks to 鶹AV’s extensive alumni network, students met with 12 distinct financial organizations that operate across a variety of areas, such as asset management, real estate, risk management, and private equity.</p> Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:32:27 +0000 鶹AV Universities heed call for socially responsible investing /desautels/node/73636 <p>As universities are increasingly turning toward socially responsible investment (SRI), an article cites the new SRI fund under <strong>Desautels Capital Management (DCM)</strong> as an “inspiring example.”</p> <p>Through the SRI fund, students working as analysts at DCM will be able to factor environmental, social, and governance issues into their investment decision-making process.</p> Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:11:39 +0000 鶹AV Desautels students investing in a better world /desautels/node/73002 <p>This fall, the Desautels Faculty of Management will introduce a new fund dedicated to Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) under <a href="https://www.desautelscapital.ca/">Desautels Capital Management</a> (DCM) – a student-run, registered investment management firm.</p> <p>Established in 2009, DCM presently comprises three funds totaling $5 million that students enrolled in the Honours in Investment Management and Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) programs have the chance to manage as analysts.</p> Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:03:25 +0000 鶹AV MBA Next 50 Celebration /desautels/node/69168 <h2>The Desautels community has come together for an amazing achievement. </h2> <p>Thanks to incredible donor support, Desautels has a new home for our Masters programs - and extra space for our BCom students. </p> <p>Donors also created 34 new MBA awards for the <a href="/desautels/channels/news/financial-times-ranks-desautels-mba-1-canada-284224">#1 MBA Program in Canada</a> and named more than 140 MBA Lockers.</p> Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:17:50 +0000 鶹AV MMF students celebrate milestone /desautels/node/68676 <p>The evening of May 1 was a special one for the second cohort of MMF students who celebrated the completion of their coursework and upcoming convocation.</p> <p>The students marked their achievements at Hotel Nelligan in the company of professors, staff, and alumni who each contributed to the program throughout the year.</p> Fri, 04 May 2018 14:38:20 +0000 鶹AV Desautels wins big at trading competition /desautels/node/68555 <p>Marking the sixth year of participating in the <strong>2018 Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC)</strong>, a team of Desautels’ students took 1st place in the MATLAB Options Volatility Case. The team consisted of BCom students <strong>Matei Popescu</strong>, <strong>Jasmine Chi</strong>, and <strong>Percy Ahn</strong>; Masters of Management in Finance students <strong>Zacharie LeBlanc </strong>and <strong>Joanie Grimard</strong>; and PhD candidate <a href="/desautels/chengyu-zhang"><strong>Chengyu Zhang</strong></a>.</p> Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:24:07 +0000 鶹AV MMF Guest Lecture: Peter Lindley /desautels/node/68479 <h2>Peter Lindley, President and Head of Investments for State Street Global Advisors, Ltd</h2> <h3>Wednesday, February 21, 2018</h3> <p><span>Mr. Lindley guest lectured with the Masters of Management in Finance students. He gave the students and in-depth analysis of strategic asset allocation and in particular his firm’s tactical asset allocation approach. He also discussed his firms approach to risk management and portfolio construction.</span></p> Tue, 06 Mar 2018 17:09:17 +0000 鶹AV The Armstrong Building as a new frontier for Desautels /desautels/node/68387 <p>In January 2018, the <strong>Donald E. Armstrong Building</strong>, the new home for Desautels’ MBA and Masters programs, opened officially for classes.</p> <p>Just under two months since its inauguration, <em>The 鶹AV Reporter </em>delves into the benefits that this expansion has brought for all in the Faculty.</p> <p>For example, in line with student feedback, the new building brings additional spaces for group work and quiet study areas, which will surely enhance learning.</p> Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:07:40 +0000 鶹AV Learning from experts: A recap of MMF guest lectures /desautels/node/68375 <p>Weekly guest lectures are an important component of the Desautels <strong>Masters of Management in Finance</strong> program. This past year included presentations from industry leaders in a diversity of fields, such as asset management, investment banking, venture capitalism and pension funds.</p> <p>With guests from cities like Toronto, Paris, New York, and Boston, students have been able to not only broaden their knowledge, but also their network. </p> Fri, 16 Feb 2018 16:38:28 +0000 鶹AV HIM & MMF Guest Lecture: Anil Gondi /desautels/node/68281 <h2>Anil Gondi, BCom’98</h2> <h3>Portfolio Manager, Balyasny Asset Management</h3> <h4>Monday, January 22, 2018</h4> <p>Anil Gondi guest lectured with both our Honours in Investment Management and Masters of Management in Finance students. Mr. Gondi gave the students an overview of their investment approach, talked about some of the promising research trends at Balyasny and gave a few stock pitches to the students.</p> Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:31:29 +0000 鶹AV MMF Guest Lecture: Adam Shapiro & John Elliot /desautels/node/68280 <h3>Adam Shapiro, BCom’06, Senior Director, Global Equity Research at PSP Investments</h3> <h3>John Elliot, Senior Director &amp; Investment Analyst, Technology, Media &amp; Telecommunications at PSP Investments</h3> <h4>Wednesday, January 17, 2018 </h4> Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:23:02 +0000 鶹AV Armstrong Building opens to students /desautels/node/68241 <p>Our new MBA &amp; Masters building is named for Professor <strong>Donald E. Armstrong</strong>, PhD’54 (1925-2011).</p> <p>The 48,666 sq. ft. expansion by <a href="http://www.ekmarchitecture.com/" target="_blank">EKM</a> brings new dedicated teaching and learning spaces that benefit all in the Faculty.</p> <p>While the building is open for students as of January 2018, the grand opening is slated for May 25-27.</p> Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:27:09 +0000 鶹AV Desautels Global Expert: Matthew Ingrassia /desautels/node/68139 <h2>Matthew Ingrassia, MBA’07</h2> <h3>Senior Partner, Applied Research Investments</h3> <h3>Wednesday November 29th, 2017</h3> <p>Mr.<strong> <a href="/desautels/matthew-ingrassia">Matthew Ingrassia</a> </strong>gave a guest lecture to the Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) students.</p> Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:47:19 +0000 鶹AV 鶹AV launches first-ever competition on pension asset allocation /desautels/node/68071 <p>鶹AV hosted the world’s first business-school competition focused on the asset allocation of pension funds on November 3–4.</p> <p>The inaugural <strong>鶹AV International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) </strong>welcomed 25 finalist student teams from leading institutions around the world, with some traveling from as far away as Australia, Hong Kong and Switzerland to pitch their proposals to a panel of judges from several of Canada’s largest asset managers.</p> Fri, 10 Nov 2017 18:39:08 +0000 鶹AV Desautels Global Expert: Mark Taborsky /desautels/node/68062 <h2>Mark Taborsky, BCom’88, Managing Partner and Founder, MarkerTree Capital</h2> <h3>Monday, November 6, 2017</h3> <p>8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Guest Lecture in Alternative Investments (FINE 455) with Prof. <strong><a href="/desautels/jan-ericsson">Jan Ericsson</a></strong></p> <p>1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Guest Lecture in Derivatives (MMF Class - FINE 682) with Prof. Jan Ericsson</p> Wed, 08 Nov 2017 16:29:47 +0000 鶹AV MMF Guest Lecture: Steven Abrams /desautels/node/68041 <h2>Steven Abrams, BSc'87, Partner, IT Venture Fund, BDC Venture Capital</h2> <h3>Wednesday, November 1, 2017</h3> <p>In his presentation to the MMF class, Mr. Abrams gave an overview of BDC and Venture Capital. He discussed the general rules for venture capital and the differences between Canadian and US markets.</p> <p>His presentation also explored how his organization analyzes opportunities and their involvement with companies after they invest, giving several practical examples along the way.</p> <p> </p> Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:13:25 +0000 鶹AV Second cohort of MMF students dive right in /desautels/node/67724 <p>Since starting up in July, the second cohort of the Masters of Management in Finance program is in full swing.</p> <p>The diverse class of 42 students represents 11 countries and is joining the program with an array of academic backgrounds.</p> <p>The participants also have a full slate of social engagement activities and sports achievements under their belts, and will build upon their existing work experience as they delve further into the world of finance.</p> Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:53:00 +0000 鶹AV Among Best 40 Professors Under 40 /desautels/node/67280 <p>For his engaging teaching and excellence in research, Professor<a href="/desautels/sebastien-betermier"><strong> Sebastien Betermier</strong></a> has been named by<em> Poets &amp; Quants </em>as one of this year’s Best 40 Under 40 Professors. </p> Mon, 27 Mar 2017 16:45:50 +0000 鶹AV Hitting the Road for Warren Buffett /desautels/node/66848 <p>In 2006, Professor <strong><a href="/desautels/karl-moore">Karl Moore</a></strong> led 40 Desautels Faculty of Management students to Omaha, Nebraska to learn from legendary investment guru, Warren Buffett.</p> <p>Given the tremendous success of the first visit and the recognized value of experiential learning, the Desautels Faculty of Management has arranged another opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students to meet the iconic Warren Buffett on January 20, 2017.</p> Fri, 09 Dec 2016 19:30:26 +0000 鶹AV Managing millions – while still in school /desautels/node/65870 <p>About 35 people will walk into a $3.5-million investment management operation and begin to work as analysts this summer. But they won’t be recent grads – well, not alums of finance programs. In fact, they’ll just be beginning their degrees in finance at the Desautels Faculty of Management.</p> Tue, 05 Apr 2016 15:28:14 +0000 鶹AV 鶹AV launches Masters of Management in Finance - Students to run Desautels investment management firm /desautels/node/65602 <p>鶹AV's Desautels Faculty of Management is launching a new twelve-month Masters of Management in Finance (MMF). The MMF program is designed to prepare students of any academic background for a variety of careers in finance such as investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, risk management, and financial consulting, among others. The program, designed for students without prior work experience, features a comprehensive curriculum that integrates advanced financial concepts and quantitative methods with real-world business practices.</p> Mon, 15 Feb 2016 18:52:33 +0000 鶹AV 鶹AV crée un Master de Gestion en Finance - Les étudiants gèrent eux-mêmes la société de gestion de placements Desautels /desautels/node/65585 <p>La Faculté de gestion Desautels de l'Université 鶹AV crée un nouveau Master de Gestion en Finance (MMF) sur douze mois. Le programme du MMF a été pensé pour préparer les étudiants ayant suivi des formations académiques variées aux métiers de la finance, notamment dans les domaines des services bancaires d'investissement, de la gestion des actifs, de la finance d'entreprise, de la gestion des risques et du conseil financier.</p> Fri, 12 Feb 2016 00:12:28 +0000 鶹AV 鶹AV launches Masters of Management in Finance - Students to run Desautels investment management firm /desautels/node/65580 <p>鶹AV's Desautels Faculty of Management is launching a new twelve-month Masters of Management in Finance (MMF). The MMF program is designed to prepare students of any academic background for a variety of careers in finance such as investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, risk management, and financial consulting, among others. The program, designed for students without prior work experience, features a comprehensive curriculum that integrates advanced financial concepts and quantitative methods with real-world business practices.</p> Thu, 11 Feb 2016 23:56:17 +0000 鶹AV 鶹AV to Offer a Master of Management in Finance /desautels/node/65419 <p>Canada's 鶹AV will launch a <strong>Masters of Management in Finance</strong> program beginning in 2016.<br /> <br /> Read full article: <a href="http://find-mba.com/news/2015/12/mcgill-to-offer-a-master-of-management-in-finance" target="_blank">Find MBA</a>, December 8, 2015</p> Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:00:23 +0000 鶹AV