Specialized Masters: An alternative to the MBA?
Coinciding with a larger international trend, Canadian business schools are increasingly offering specialized graduate programs as alternatives to the traditional MBA. Two such examples are the new Masters of Management in Finance and the Masters of Management in Analytics offered by 91社区鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management.
Recapping the Inaugural MMF New York Trip
In November 2018, students enrolled in the Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) program travelled to New York City to witness firsthand how today鈥檚 financial sector operates in a booming metropolis.
Over the span of two days and thanks to 91社区鈥檚 extensive alumni network, students met with 12 distinct financial organizations that operate across a variety of areas, such as asset management, real estate, risk management, and private equity.
Universities heed call for socially responsible investing
As universities are increasingly turning toward socially responsible investment (SRI), an article cites the new SRI fund under Desautels Capital Management (DCM) as an 鈥渋nspiring example.鈥�
Through the SRI fund, students working as analysts at DCM will be able to factor environmental, social, and governance issues into their investment decision-making process.
Desautels students investing in a better world
This fall, the Desautels Faculty of Management will introduce a new fund dedicated to Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) under Desautels Capital Management (DCM) 鈥� a student-run, registered investment management firm.
MBA Next 50 Celebration
The Desautels community has come together for an amazing achievement.聽Thanks to incredible donor support, Desautels has a new home for our Masters programs - and extra space for our BCom students.聽
Donors also created 34 new MBA awards for the #1 MBA Program in Canada and named more than 140 MBA Lockers.
MMF students celebrate milestone
The evening of May 1 was a special one for the second cohort of MMF students who celebrated the completion of their coursework and upcoming convocation.
The students marked their achievements at Hotel Nelligan in the company of professors, staff, and alumni who each contributed to the program throughout the year.
Desautels wins big at trading competition
Marking the sixth year of participating in the 2018 Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC), a team of Desautels鈥� students took 1st place in the MATLAB Options Volatility Case.
MMF Guest Lecture: Peter Lindley
Peter Lindley, President and Head of Investments for State Street Global Advisors, Ltd Wednesday, February 21, 2018Mr. Lindley guest lectured with the Masters of Management in Finance students. He gave the students and in-depth analysis of strategic asset allocation and in particular his firm鈥檚 tactical asset allocation approach. He also discussed his firms approach to risk management and portfolio construction.
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 91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.
Learning from experts: A recap of MMF guest lectures
Weekly guest lectures are an important component of the Desautels Masters of Management in Finance program. This past year included presentations from industry leaders in a diversity of fields, such as asset management, investment banking, venture capitalism and pension funds.
With guests from cities like Toronto, Paris, New York, and Boston, students have been able to not only broaden their knowledge, but also their network.聽
HIM & MMF Guest Lecture: Anil Gondi
Anil Gondi, BCom鈥�98 Portfolio Manager, Balyasny Asset Management Monday, January 22, 2018Anil Gondi guest lectured with both our Honours in Investment Management and Masters of Management in Finance students. Mr. Gondi gave the students an overview of their investment approach, talked about some of the promising research trends at Balyasny and gave a few stock pitches to the students.
MMF Guest Lecture: Adam Shapiro & John Elliot
Adam Shapiro, BCom鈥�06, Senior Director, Global Equity Research at PSP Investments John Elliot,聽Senior Director & Investment Analyst, Technology, Media & Telecommunications at PSP Investments Wednesday, January 17, 2018聽Mr. Shapiro and Mr. Elliot from PSP Investments guest lectured with the Masters of Management in Finance students.
Armstrong Building opens to students
Our new MBA & Masters building is named for Professor Donald E. Armstrong, PhD鈥�54 (1925-2011).
The 48,666 sq. ft. expansion by EKM brings new dedicated teaching and learning spaces that benefit all in the Faculty.
While the building is open for students as of January 2018, the grand opening is slated for May 25-27.
Desautels Global Expert: Matthew Ingrassia
Matthew Ingrassia, MBA鈥�07 Senior Partner, Applied Research Investments Wednesday November 29th, 2017Mr. Matthew Ingrassia gave a guest lecture to the Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) students.
91社区 launches first-ever competition on pension asset allocation
91社区 hosted the world鈥檚 first business-school competition focused on the asset allocation of pension funds on November 3鈥�4.
The inaugural聽91社区 International Portfolio Challenge聽(MIPC) welcomed 25 finalist student teams from leading institutions around the world, with some traveling from as far away as Australia, Hong Kong and Switzerland to pitch their proposals to a panel of judges from several of Canada鈥檚 largest asset managers.
