Prior to coming to McGill, I was mainly accustomed to the traditional degrees (such as engineering, law and medicine), and saw myself pursuing the typical finance major when I was admitted to Desautels.
Once in the school, however, I quickly explored the various programs that the Faculty had to offer. I eventually found my passion for data science and dedicated a lot of my time to learning about this dynamic field.
The environment at McGill contributed tremendously in my professional development, as I was constantly pushing myself and inspired by the greatness of my peers. I also received quality mentorship from professors, staff and alumni that wanted the best for me.
The Desautels Faculty of Management’s focus on developing structured problem solving, communication skills and analytical skills have been key in my career thus far. The ambiguous situations that we analyzed in the classroom made me understand that university can teach you how to learn while also giving you networking opportunities to reach greater heights.
I am proud to say that I am an alumnus of the storied Bachelor of Commerce program at McGill University!
Chike Odenigbo
General Management Major
Concentrations in Business Analytics & Finance
BCom Class of 2020
