Graduate Students

Spring Finance Workshop 2025

admin — Mon, 12 May 2025 16:30:37 +0000

The fourth edition of the Spring Finance Workshop took place from April 27 to 29, 2025, bringing together top scholars in the field of finance to explore emerging themes across banking, investor expectations, climate finance, asset pricing, and corporate decision-making. Co-organized by Professors Laurent Barras (University of Luxembourg), Mark Podolskij (University of Luxembourg), and Patrick Augustin (91��Ƶ), the workshop continues to grow as a vibrant forum for academic exchange and collaboration.

Return to office won’t necessarily increase productivity

admin — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:27:10 +0000

After a sudden shift to remote work in 2020, federal public servants have been required to be on site for 60 per cent of their working days since September 2024. Productivity was among its reasons for introducing the requirement, but that’s misguided, according to Jean-Nicolas Reyt, Associate Professor of Management at 91��Ƶ Desautels.

Changes in leadership can affect an entire organization

admin — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:10:37 +0000

Changes at the top of an organization can have a ripple effect through its ranks—and Justin Trudeau’s resignation as leader of the Liberal Party is a case in point. An organization’s culture starts at the top, and the personality of its leader influences how decisions are made and how to get ahead, says Associate Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt in an interview with Canadian HR Reporter.

Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2025

admin — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:49:47 +0000

We are proud to share our 91��Ƶ Desautels MBA placed 94th globally in the prestigious 2025 Financial Times Global MBA rankings! FT has recognized our MBA in several international criteria: 1st in Canada and 1st in North America for international faculty; 1st in Canada and 1st in North America for international mobility in careers of our alumni; 1st in Canada and 2nd in North America for international course experience.

Retaliatory tariffs are economically unwise, but politically expedient

admin — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:34:54 +0000

With the United States both threatening and imposing tariffs, Canada has responded with counter-tariffs of its own. But could these measures do more harm than good?“Retaliatory tariffs are just a bad decision. They increase the prices that Canadian importers pay to bring goods into the country, and increase prices for consumers” says Vivek Astvansh, an Associate Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics at 91��Ƶ Desautels.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio helps decipher Trump administration goals

admin — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:56:59 +0000

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was among the least controversial cabinet appointments made by President Donald Trump. During this turbulent time in geopolitics, the stature of the former Florida senator is rising, according to Newsweek. It’s a high-stakes role, and for countries like Canada, Rubio has become a kind of interlocutor that helps interpret information coming out of the White House.

Confused by the pace of economic change? Mathematical models are too

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:55:02 +0000

In times of great economic uncertainty, even institutional traders can be at a loss for how to manage a portfolio. At large pension funds, portfolio managers use data-driven models to assess risk and allocate assets. But even the most advanced economic models struggle to make sense of economic scenarios that change rapidly and in unpredictable ways.

When applying Gen AI to operations, start small

admin — Fri, 02 May 2025 16:29:02 +0000

Generative AI has generated a whole lot of buzz--but not as many use cases. Many businesses don’t yet know how to use the technology to make their operations more efficient. Associate Professor of Strategy and Organization Karl Moore recommends starting small. “Betin with specific, well-defined use-cases where data is readily available to map the current state of the process and the future state of technology,” he writes in Forbes.com.

MIPC 2024: Students tackle global finance challenges with innovation and leadership

admin — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:43:26 +0000

The 91��Ƶ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) 2024 was held in November and drew a record 99 teams from 47 universities across 17 countries, cementing its reputation as a premier global finance competition. This year’s focus on building inclusive retirement systems for gig workers and those facing income uncertainty sparked innovative solutions from participants. A standout addition was the inaugural Women in Buy-Side Panel, addressing gender disparities in finance.

91��Ƶ Desautels BCom student wins Government of Canada’s 2024 Building Better Financial Futures Challenge

admin — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:59:01 +0000

In a display of academic excellence and innovative thinking, Khushi Toprani (BCom’25) has clinched the top paper award in the 2024 Building Better Financial Futures student competition. The Challenge is a post-secondary student paper competition designed to promote the creation of actionable, evidence-based solutions to current financial challenges faced by vulnerable communities.

The economic trajectory of Post-Second World War Europe could yield lessons for navigating AI-driven job losses

admin — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:26:13 +0000

According to a recent report, up to 800,000 people in Quebec are at risk of losing their jobs to artificial intelligence. It is a potential sea change for the economy and for the labour force, but it isn’t without precedent. “A similar scenario occurred in Europe at the end of the second world war,” says Rob Glew, Assistant Professor (teaching) of Operations Management.

Bridging research and reality in Black female entrepreneurship

admin — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:40:45 +0000

On February 4, 91��Ƶ Desautels launched its Black History Month activities with an event focusing on Black female entrepreneurship, hosted by the Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity (LCBEE) and the 91��Ƶ Black Alumni Association.

AI Scribe pilot aims to ease documentation for physicians

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:10:45 +0000

CIUSSS West-Central Montreal is testing AI Scribe, an AI-powered tool designed to help physicians efficiently document patient consultations. Under the guidance of Professor Maxime Cohen, a leading AI expert and Scale AI Chair Professor at 91��Ƶ, the initiative aims to reduce administrative burdens and enhance patient care.

SUSANhub is a vast growing resource for collaboration in sustainability research

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:51:33 +0000

Universities are typically organized into silos – engineering, business, medicine – but sustainability requires collaboration across these fields. “For example, solar energy involves policy, engineering, business,” says Juan Camilo Serpa, an Associate Professor at 91��Ƶ Desautels.” To foster cross-disciplinary collaboration among sustainability researchers, Serpa created the Sustainability Action Network—or SUSAN for short.

Experiencing London’s finance hub: An MMF’25 perspective

admin — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:09:29 +0000

From October 13-17, the 91��Ƶ Master of Management in Finance (MMF) 2025 cohort visited London to explore one of the world's largest financial hubs. Arthur Deng MMF’25 shares his experience on this week-long trip, which included visits to historical sites, networking events, and meetings with alumni. Students were welcomed at the High Commission of Canada and the Quebec Delegation Government Office, showcasing London's diverse, inclusive culture. The trip highlighted the MMF program's emphasis on global perspectives, preparing students for dynamic careers in finance.