Faculty

E&I Champions student entrepreneurship at the 2026 Dare to Venture pitch competition

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:32:11 +0000

The Entrepreneurship & Innovation (E&I) Initiative was proud to support this year’s Dare to Venture student startup pitch competition, hosted by the ��ɫֱ�� Entrepreneurship Society (MES), by contributing half of the $1,000 grand prize and participating in the expert judging panel. Dr. Niels Billou represented E&I as a member of the judging panel, helping evaluate the finalist pitches.

She Builds: Stories of Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs

admin — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:45:35 +0000

This event will feature a screening of the film How She Dares by ��ɫֱ�� alumna Zoonie Ngyuen followed by a panel discussion of women entrepreneurs who will share their experiences building their businesses in Canada.

4th Annual Black Research Community Event

admin — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:44:42 +0000

��ɫֱ��’s Black Inclusion, Success, and Strategic Initiatives (BISSI) team invites you to the 4th Annual Black Research Community Event, an evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration among Black scholars and professionals a

Finance Area Seminar: Semih Uslu

admin — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:26:50 +0000

Semih Uslu Johns Hopkins University

Liquidity in the Cross Section of OTC Assets

High prices and poor supply chain management are driving the growth of liquidation grocery stores

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:48:42 +0000

The price of groceries is rising—and so is the number of liquidation grocery stores. Once considered a niche option for cash-strapped shoppers, liquidation grocery stores are now being used by a broader cross-section of Canadian society, according to reporting in Canadian Grocer. The growth of liquidation of stores like Liquidation Marie reflects broader supply chain pressures, says Yu Ma, a Professor of Marketing at ��ɫֱ�� Desautels.

Pension Funds Enter a New Governance Era Amid Geopolitical and AI Disruption

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:50:21 +0000

As global trade wars, geopolitical tensions and AI advances reshape financial markets, pension funds face mounting pressure to adapt.

Frictionless e-commerce encourages impulse buys

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:45:44 +0000

Today’s online retail experience is built for convenience, removing nearly every barrier between browsing and buying. “E-commerce has reduced the friction of the purchasing process,” says Siddhanth Mookerjee, an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management.

Real estate makes up a majority of household wealth

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:47:16 +0000

To rent or to buy—that’s the dilemma facing many today. Real estate prices are at historic highs, and elevated interest rates have pushed up the cost of homeownership. At the same time, stock markets have delivered strong returns in recent years. Beyond these financial pressures, the nature of homeownership itself adds another layer of complexity.

MMF Luxembourg Online Info Session: Thursday, April 16, 2026

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:28:05 +0000

Join Professors Patrick Augustin (MMF Luxembourg, Academic Director) and Vadim di Pietro (Chief Investment and Comp

MMF Luxembourg Online Info Session: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:29:03 +0000

Join Professors Patrick Augustin (MMF Luxembourg, Academic Director) and Vadim di Pietro (Chief Investment and Comp

MIF Lunch & Learn 24: The Fine Art of Negotiation

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:16:38 +0000

There are many skills that new entrepreneurs need to develop as part of their journey: sales, marketing, management. The list is endless. But one skill that underpins so many others is negotiation.

MMA In-Person | Online Information Session: Thursday, March 19, 2026

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:53:15 +0000

Join the MMA team for a one-hour information session outlining the Master of Management in Analytics program at ��ɫֱ��'s Desautels Faculty of Management.

MMA In-Person | Online Information Session: Thursday, April 16, 2026

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:54:08 +0000

Join the MMA team for a one-hour information session outlining the Master of Management in Analytics program at ��ɫֱ��'s Desautels Faculty of Management.

MMA In-Person | Online Information Session: Thursday, May 21, 2026

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:54:53 +0000

Join the MMA team for a one-hour information session outlining the Master of Management in Analytics program at ��ɫֱ��'s Desautels Faculty of Management.

Admissions How-To's for the ��ɫֱ�� MBA and Specialized Master's programs: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:39:13 +0000

Learn more about the application process for the ��ɫֱ�� Master in Business Administration (MBA), Master of Management in Analytics (MMA),