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Hari Gopalan (MMA’25), MMA Online graduate harnesses data for healthcare innovation

webfull — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:19:59 +0000

As part of the first graduating cohort of ��ɫ��Ƶ’s Master of Management in Analytics (Online) program, Hari Gopalan (MMA’25) is using data to improve healthcare systems at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Applying insights gained from the program, he’s developed models to optimize exam scheduling and forecast waitlists, driving measurable improvements in patient care. Hari credits the MMA for expanding his technical and problem-solving skills, and for connecting him to a network of analytics professionals across industries.

Published: 16 October 2025

Former Provost Anthony C. Masi receives Lifetime Achievement Award

webfull — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:59:28 +0000

��ɫ��Ƶ Desautels Professor Anthony C. Masi was honoured with the Morty Yalovsky Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Academic Leadership at Fall 2025 Convocation. Over his 46-year career, Masi has shaped the University through his leadership as Provost and contributions to digital transformation, faculty development, and teaching innovation. He founded Teaching and Learning Services, modernized ��ɫ��Ƶ’s IT infrastructure, and advanced the University’s research and academic mission.

Published: 16 October 2025

Expert: AI hallucinations and the courts

webfull — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:53:07 +0000

While experts call for stronger oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) technology development, including clearer legal frameworks, the legal system itself is grappling with AI-related challenges. In recent days, Quebec and several other jurisdictions have issued substantial fines to individuals who submitted court documents containing “hallucinations,” the term for false or invented information generated by AI tools.

Published: 15 October 2025

When it comes to public pensions, Luxembourg could learn from Canada’s success

webfull — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:16:22 +0000

Luxembourg is among the richest places in the world. It is a small, landlocked European country, but has carved out a niche as a major financial centre. Yet its public pension system could benefit from adopting a capitalized pension model, according to research by Patrick Augustin and Sebastien Betermier, both Associate Professors of Finance at ��ɫ��Ƶ Desautels. A capitalized pension fund invests the pension contributions of current workers to pay for retiree benefits in the future.

Published: 15 October 2025

��ɫ��Ƶ DataSphere Lab proving to be good for business

webfull — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:32:12 +0000

At ��ɫ��Ƶ’s Desautels Faculty of Management, the DataSphere Lab is transforming how companies use data and how students learn.

Launched in 2023, the lab connects organizations eager to make smarter, data-driven decisions with ��ɫ��Ƶ students who apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to real-world challenges.

Published: 10 October 2025

Poets & Quants names Montreal one of the best cities to study for a MBA

webfull — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:39:29 +0000

You can do an MBA in hundreds of cities around the world, but Montreal is among the best, according to Poets & Quants. But what makes the city such a good place to study? It’s Montreal’s unique energy, according to Kai Zhao (MBA’25). “Montreal blends history, culture and an incredible food scene with a vibrant student community,” says Zhao. “It also has a thriving business community that is home to both innovative start-ups and major companies like Bombardier, Desjardins and Ubisoft.”

Published: 9 October 2025

Michael Scott’s office misadventures are a lesson in what not do to as a manager

webfull — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:36:59 +0000

On The Office, Steve Carrell plays Michael Scott, a boss at a small paper and office supply wholesaler who is frequently delusional, insensitive and annoying—sometimes all at once. Still, there are lessons to be learned from the misadventures. “The Office captures the realities of business operations in an exaggerated yet familiar way,” said Kai Zhao (MBA’15) in an interview with Poets & Quants. “It serves as a reminder that leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s also about people, communication, and adapting to challenges--sometimes in the most unconventional ways.

Published: 9 October 2025

When AI is used to set wages, it sets them higher than humans would

webfull — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:35:20 +0000

When AI sets wages, it pushes them higher, according to recent research by Maxime Cohen, a Professor of Retail and Operations Management at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management. Cohen conducted a study that asked AI to recommend wages for 60,000 freelance profiles in a variety of industries. He found that AI sets wages higher than humans do.

Published: 9 October 2025

How AI and big data are reshaping the future of retail

webfull — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:34:00 +0000

The emergence of e-commerce has made for a revolution in retail. Whenever you make a purchase online, you generate data, and that data allows for a higher degree of personalization.

Published: 9 October 2025

Inside the GCPA: Highlights from October's in-person session

webfull — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:22:17 +0000

A full house at the CPA Québec Info Session! Faculty and students showed up in impressive numbers, eager to learn about the exciting changes coming to the CPA profession.

Published: 7 October 2025