/desautels/taxonomy/term/3287/all en /desautels/article/master-management-analytics-mma-program/meet-our-mccall-macbain-scholar-yvan-kammelu-mma24 <p>The McCall MacBain Scholarship not only offers graduate students financial support but also access to mentorship, interdisciplinary learning opportunities, and a global network, all aimed at maximizing their impact on the world. Scholars are selected for their exceptional character, leadership potential, community involvement, entrepreneurial spirit, academic excellence, and intellectual curiosity.</p> Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:13:19 +0000 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Desautels 1194696 at /desautels /desautels/article/master-management-analytics-mma-program/meet-our-mccall-macbain-scholar-tomy-pelletier-mma24 <p>The McCall MacBain Scholarship offered to graduate students provides recipients with mentorship, interdisciplinary learning, and a global community to maximize their impact on the world. Scholars are selected for their exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic excellence, and intellectual curiosity. In 2023, two scholarship recipients chose to pursue their studies at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Desautels in the <a href="/desautels/programs/mma">Master of Management in Analytics (MMA)</a> program.</p> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:57:59 +0000 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Desautels 1194667 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-master-management-finance-mmf-program-master-management-retailing-mmr-program-master/montreal-ranked-best-student-city-americas-and-10th-world <p>Montreal is the best student city in the Americas and 10th globally in the <a href="http://www.topuniversities.com/city-rankings">2025 QS Best Student Cities ranking</a>, owing to its rich cultural diversity and high quality of life. It excels across key areas including student view, desirability, employer activity, and affordability.</p> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:52:53 +0000 Sabatino Delli Compagni 1194475 at /desautels /desautels/article/master-management-analytics-mma-program/industry-partnership-breakfast-highlights-benefits-working-mcgill-desautels-mma-students <p>Last month, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Desautels <a href="/desautels/programs/mma">Master of Management in Analytics (MMA)</a> program held an Industry Partnership Breakfast that welcomed prominent local businesses. The event showcased the program's strengths, talented student profiles, and variety of opportunities for industry engagement, emphasizing how the program and its students, at no cost, collaborate and foster partnerships that help businesses address analytical concerns.</p> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:43:36 +0000 Julia Ayim 107840 at /desautels /desautels/article/mma-experiential-learning-master-management-analytics-mma-program/mcgill-mma-experiential-learning-spotlight-mckesson-canada-coe <p>Isabelle Dusablon, who leads the Business Data and Analytics Strategy at McKesson, shares valuable insights into her experience collaborating with MMA students and the significant benefits this partnership has brought to McKesson. By engaging with these talented students, McKesson has been able to explore innovative solutions to complex business challenges, enhancing its data analytics capabilities and driving strategic growth.</p> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:28:14 +0000 Sabatino Delli Compagni 1194491 at /desautels /desautels/article/master-management-analytics-mma-program/mcgill-mma-program-transforming-learning-real-world-experience <p>The Head of the Practice of Artificial Intelligence at CGI, Marie-Pierre Habas-Gerard, along with MMA graduates, shared insights into their collaboration and the profound impact of the capstone project on their professional development. In the ever-evolving landscape of data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, the <a href="/desautels/programs/mma">Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) </a>program at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ stands out for its commitment to providing students with practical, hands-on experience.</p> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:37:05 +0000 Sabatino Delli Compagni 1194489 at /desautels /desautels/article/mma-experiential-learning-master-management-analytics-mma-program/mcgill-mma-experiential-learning-spotlight-mckesson-canada-retail <p>Erika Beck, Senior Director of Business Intelligence and Patient Experience, offers valuable insights from her involvement in the McKesson Canada retail capstone project. She explores how this collaboration not only transformed business strategies at McKesson Canada but also provided a pivotal learning experience for the students, equipping them with practical skills and industry insights crucial for their professional growth in the field of business intelligence and patient experience management.</p> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:17:09 +0000 Sabatino Delli Compagni 1194490 at /desautels /desautels/article/master-management-analytics-mma-program/data-science-without-perfect-data-how-make-progress-face-uncertainty <p><img alt="Shoeb Hosain" height="480" width="320" style="width: 240px; height: 360px; margin: 10px; float: left;" class="media-element file-original lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/shoeb-hosain-article.png" />As the Program Director of the <a href="/desautels/programs/mma">Masters of Management in Analytics at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Desautels</a>, I have the privilege of leading a course titled "Analytics and Solution Consulting."</p> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:17:15 +0000 Shoeb Hosain 1194507 at /desautels /desautels/article/master-management-analytics-mma-program/creation-game-changing-data-analytics-community-how-will-benefit-both-data-analysts-and-business <p><img alt="Shoeb Hosain" height="480" width="320" style="width: 240px; height: 360px; margin: 10px; float: left;" class="media-element file-original lt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/shoeb-hosain-article.png" />In an era where data drives decision-making and innovation, building a robust data analytics community is essential.</p> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:05:22 +0000 Shoeb Hosain 1194513 at /desautels /desautels/article/bcom-program-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-master-business-administration-mba-program-master/celebrating-international-womens-day-desautels <h2><img alt="Antoinette Molino" title="Antoinette Molino" height="400" width="400" style="width: 200px; height: 200px; float: right; margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" class="file-original rt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/channels/image/antoinette-molino-400x400.jpg" />Antoinette Molino</h2> <h5>Manager, MBA Admissions & Scholarships</h5> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:37:28 +0000 Ireland Compton 87063 at /desautels /desautels/article/master-management-analytics-mma-program/mma-gives-leveraging-data-analytics-scale-training-guidance-and-funding-african-international <hr /> <p>Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Desautels annual <a href="/desautels/programs/mma/experiential-module/community-projects">MMA Gives</a> campaign gives non-profits, SMEs and NGOs the opportunity to take advantage of data expertise from our <a href="/desautels/programs/mma">Master of Management in Analytics (MMA)</a> students, to help meet their analytics goals.</p> Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:50:06 +0000 Ireland Compton 87017 at /desautels /desautels/article/mma-program/prof-maxime-cohen-launches-new-guide-demand-prediction-retail <p>In collaboration with Dr. Renyu Zhang, Professor of Operations Management at NYU Shanghai, and Arthur Pentecoste and Paul-Emile Gras, two graduates of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Desautels <a href="/desautels/programs/mma">Master of Management in Analytics (MMA)</a>, Prof. Maxime Cohen’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Demand-Prediction-Retail-Practical-Predictive/dp/3030858545/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=">Demand Prediction in Retail – A Practical Guide to Leverage Data and Predictive Analytics</a> is scheduled to hit shelves on January 3, 2022.</p> Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:16:45 +0000 Ireland Compton 86824 at /desautels /desautels/article/mma-program/building-ai-leadership-canada <p>Artificial intelligence has taken over the world, and Canada is quickly emerging as the leader of the pack. With the announcement of the Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy in 2017, Canada became the first country to release a national AI strategy.</p> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:57:34 +0000 Ireland Compton 85859 at /desautels /desautels/article/mma-program/where-are-they-now-spotlight-mma-alumni-professionals-stem-backgrounds <h3><img alt="Jake Hogan" title="Jake Hogan" height="400" width="400" style="width: 250px; height: 250px; float: right; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" class="file-original rt" src="/desautels/files/desautels/jakehogan_400x400.jpg" />Jake Hogan (MMA’21)</h3> <p><big><strong>Data Scientist, Amazon Twitch</strong><br /> Experiential Client: Loblaws</big></p> Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:39:05 +0000 Ireland Compton 84356 at /desautels /desautels/article/mma-program/academics-analytics-how-mcgill-desautels-mma-collaborates-hiring-managers-major-industry-players <p>Landing a career in a competitive field like data analytics may seem like a daunting task, but with the right connections and the right skills it can be easier than you think. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Desautels Master of Management in Analytics has partnered with top firms like Brother and Slalom to help students find the right fit for their career. These firms visit our classrooms and attend recruiting events to offer students a chance to connect with recruiters and discover the endless possibilities waiting for them after graduation.</p> Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:38:07 +0000 Ireland Compton 81889 at /desautels