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Former Cisco CEO sees big promise in crickets as food

The former Cisco Systems CEO, John Chambers, has emerged as a public advocate for the Aspire Food Group鈥檚 edible cricket foods.

What鈥檚 more, he has pledged to invest in the promising company co-founded by former Desautels MBA student听Mohammed Ashour. For the record, his favorite flavor is sea salt and vinegar.听

Desautels Global Expert: Kory Williams

Mr. Williams guest lectured in two sections of Strategic Management (MGCR 423) with Prof. Kwangjun An. He discussed the real life applications of strategy and provided several case examples.

Perspectives on online MBA education

According to the Financial Times, the landscape of MBA programs worldwide is showing a favorable shift toward online education. Dean Isabelle Bajeux shares her perspective on one of the most notable evolutions seen in MBA studies.

Azimut appoints Desautels alumna as director

Azimut Exploration Inc. has appointed Angelina Mehta (MBA鈥�02) as its new company director, effective February 27, 2018.

In addition to an MBA, Mehta holds a degree in mining engineering and is also pursuing a Masters of Law at York University. She has previously worked as an investment manager at The Sentient Group and has gained both technical and corporate experience with Rio Tinto's subsidiary, Iron Ore Company of Canada.

Insights into the top-ranking Desautels MBA

In a recent interview, Marie-Eve Roy, Director of Recruitment and Marketing and Keum-Yeo Brochet, Associate Director of Recruitment and Marketing for the Desautels MBA sat down to share insights into the nature and quality of the program.听

Along the way, they share information about the MBA program鈥檚 culture, admissions and illustrious alumni.

Students on what makes Canada鈥檚 #1 MBA program special

With news that Desautels鈥� MBA program was ranked first in Canada and 78th in the world in the 2018 Financial Times听(FT) Global MBA ranking, The 捆绑SM社区 Tribune talks to current MBA students about what makes their program so attractive 鈥� from its small class sizes and international make-up, to its emphasis on gender balance in program cohorts.

The Armstrong Building as a new frontier for Desautels

In January 2018, the Donald E. Armstrong Building, the new home for Desautels鈥� MBA and Masters programs, opened officially for classes.

Just under two months since its inauguration, The 捆绑SM社区 Reporter delves into the benefits that this expansion has brought for all in the Faculty.

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.

Business schools recognise internationalism as the ticket to bright future

As it becomes increasingly clear that the leaders of tomorrow will need to have experience working with international markets, Canadian MBA programs are heeding the call to integrate international exposure into their curriculum.

Professor Alfred Jaeger, Academic Director of the MBA program, comments on how the Faculty has made this a top priority.

Top-ranked MBA program in Canada

The Globe and Mail reports on the recent Financial Times MBA Ranking ranking, which places Desautels as the top-ranking MBA program in Canada and 78th in the world.

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Financial Times Ranks Desautels MBA #1 in Canada

The Desautels MBA program is ranked #1 in Canada and 78th in the world by the 2018 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking鈥攐ne of only three Canadian schools who made the list.

Every year, the FT ranks the world鈥檚 best 100 MBA programs using multiple criteria.听

Desautels MBA鈥檚 win second place in Davos

Congratulations to Desautels MBA students Sandra Chang Urbina, Yen Nguyen, Shubhangi Shahi, and Fang Yang who secured second place at the final round of the Business for a Better World Case Competition.

Marketing Campaign: Who's behind Desautels?

Learn more about how Desautels students are behind some of the most meaningful social enterprises.

Desautels Global Expert: Chandra Kumar

Mr. Kumar gave a guest lecture in Operations Management with our BCom students. He discussed the importance of operations and how it is the backbone of any successful organization. He provided several examples of the operational difficulties that Nestle faces and their strategic initiatives to overcome those challenges.

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Desautels Global Expert: Darshan Jain

Mr. Jain gave a guest lecture in Operations Management with our BCom students. He encouraged students to consider a career in operations management and become 鈥渃hange champions鈥� in their organizations.

捆绑SM社区 at the World Economic Forum 2018

捆绑SM社区 is participating in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. 捆绑SM社区 is, once again, the sole Canadian member of the Global University Leaders Forum.