McGill MBA recognized among the world’s leading sustainable MBA programs
Ranked 34th globally by Corporate Knights, the McGill Desautels MBA continues to distinguish itself through its commitment to sustainability and responsible management education.
The 2026 Corporate Knights BetterWorld MBA top 40 ranking measures the integration of sustainable development themes across required MBA courses and evaluated 179 business schools worldwide in its latest edition.
Joint PhD in Management marks 50 years
On Oct. 30, faculty, students and alumni gathered at HEC Montréal to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Joint PhD in Management. McGill, Concordia, UQAM and HEC Montréal launched the program together in 1976. Co-founder Henry Mintzberg, the John Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies at Desautels, presented the keynote at the event.
Quebec stands apart as Canadians cut holiday spending
While Canadians are expected to reduce holiday spending this year amid economic uncertainty, McGill's Charles de Brabant says Quebecers are proving more resilient than their counterparts elsewhere in the country.
Market concentration puts diversification to the test
The growing concentration of US equity markets is creating a dilemma for pension investors, according to McGill Desautels Associate Professor Sebastien Betermier.
Speaking to Benefits and Pensions Monitor, Betermier noted that seven companies now account for roughly 35 per cent of the S&P 500's market capitalization and have generated more than half of the index's returns over the past three years.
Shadow AI highlights gap between technology and worker needs
Employees continue to rely on unauthorized AI tools in the workplace, often because they are faster, easier to use and more familiar than employer-approved alternatives.
Why stadiums are rethinking restrooms for women fans
As more women attend sporting events, stadiums are being forced to confront longstanding disparities in restroom access. Many stadiums were designed with equal restroom space for men and women, a layout that often results in longer lines for women.
Speaking to Bloomberg, McGill Assistant Professor Setareh Farajollahzadeh said changing fan demographics are exposing the limitations of these traditional designs.
Aging populations put growing pressure on global retirement systems
Population aging is placing increasing strain on retirement systems worldwide as longer life expectancies and declining birth rates alter the balance between workers and retirees.
Defined-benefit plans face longer payout obligations as retirees live longer, while defined-contribution members face a greater risk of outliving their savings.
Third McGill-FIAM Asset Management Hackathon challenges students to build agentic AI investment strategies
The third edition of the McGill-FIAM Asset Management Hackathon brought together ten finalist teams for two days of building agentic AI strategies for a market-neutral equity mandate. On October 29, 50 students pitched their solutions to a jury of 12 judges, supported throughout by 12 industry mentors.
Don't ghost your costume: Expert encourages reuse over disposal
Halloween costumes may be a short-lived tradition, but their environmental impact can last much longer. Speaking to Global News, Professor Javad Nasiry encourages consumers to think beyond a single use when purchasing costumes, many of which are made from synthetic materials such as polyester.
Can one fund prove the value of TPA?
A 22-year analysis of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund (NZ Super), which invests government contributions to help finance the country’s future retirement costs, offers rare evidence that an institutional fund can consistently add value over a simple reference portfolio.
Based on 275 months of data, NZ Super outperformed its benchmark by 1.22 per cent annually, with only a 0.6 per cent probability that the result was due to luck.
AI for retirement planning: a helpful guide, not a trusted advisor
As more Canadians turn to artificial intelligence for retirement planning, experts urge caution. According to Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at McGill University, AI can be a valuable educational tool, helping users better understand complex concepts such as the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP), RRSPs, and TFSAs.
Canada moves toward a more competitive payment market
Visa and Mastercard currently handle 96 per cent of transactions in Canada, underscoring the country’s dependence on two American payment giants. Canada’s forthcoming real-time payment system could begin to change that.
GCHM fall 2026 graduates share how the program fit their needs and advanced their career
On Monday, October 19, sixteen Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management (GCHM) students walked the stage at convocation. As new alumni, four students reflected on their time in the GCHM program following the ceremony.
MMF students put financial and strategic thinking to the test
On October 21, the 9th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge brought Master of Management in Finance (MMF) students at McGill Desautels together for an intensive, hands-on merger case competition, challenging them to apply their financial expertise, strategic thinking, and teamwork under pressure.
Why retailers must invest in people as AI advances
Artificial intelligence may transform how retailers operate, but Charles de Brabant, Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, says the human touch could become their greatest competitive advantage.
