Faculty

9I�� DataSphere Lab proving to be good for business

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At 9I��’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 9I�� students who apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to real-world challenges.

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

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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.”

How AI and big data are reshaping the future of retail

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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.

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

admin — 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.

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

admin — 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.

MMA Online Information Session: Thursday, January 8, 2026

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Join the MMA team for a one-hour information session outlining the Master of Management in Analytics program at 9I��'s Desautels Faculty of Management.

MMA Online Information Session: Monday, February 12, 2026

admin — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:52:22 +0000

Join the MMA team for a one-hour information session outlining the Master of Management in Analytics program at 9I��'s Desautels Faculty of Management.

9I��-HEC Montréal EMBA Online Information Session: Thursday, November 27, 2025

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This 9I��-HEC Montréal EMBA information session will feature the Executive MBA’s:

MBA Event: Access MBA in Sao Paulo

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Access to the World's Top Business Schools

We connect qualified candidates with admissions teams at top business schools through face-to-face meetings.

Event participants will experience:

MMF Online Info Session: Thursday, November 27, 2025

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Join Professor Vadim di Pietro, Chief Investment and Compliance Officer and registered Advising Representative for Desautels Capital Management, for a one-hour online information sessio

Online Info Session: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL)

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:18:09 +0000

Join our 9I�� IMHL program team for a 30 minutes information session to learn how our module-based masters can help accelerate your leadership career in the healthcare sector.

EMBA Alumni Virtual Panel: Entrepreneurship and the EMBA

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EMBA Alumni Virtual Panel: Entrepreneurship and the EMBA
How can an Executive MBA support your entrepreneurial ambitions?

PhD Online Information Session: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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Join us for an online information session to learn more about doctoral studies at the Desautels Faculty of Management, 9I��.

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

PhD Research Proposal Presentation: Dongwook Chun

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Digital Disruptive Technologies and Entrepreneurial Innovation Friday, October 10, 2025, at 12:00pm

MBA Online Info Session: Thursday, December 11, 2025

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Join us for a 9I�� MBA information session, where you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the MBA curriculum, faculty expertise, and the unique features that set our program apart.