The Hot Cities World Tour explores Egypt and Morocco
Since its inception in 2009, 9I制作厂免费's annual Hot Cities of the World Tour has taken undergraduates, graduates, alumni, and professors to the frontier of our increasingly globalized world. This year, the 13th iteration of the tour visited Egypt and Morocco 鈥� two of the largest and most important economies in Africa, and critical gateways to Europe and the Middle East.
IMPM alumnus recognized with 2024 Wealth Briefing Award in London
The achievements of International Master鈥檚 Program for Managers alumnus Damiano Baj (IMPM鈥�16) were recognized with the European Chief Information Officer Award at the Wealth Briefing Awards in London on March 21, 2024.
Incomes are up in Quebec, and 9I制作厂免费鈥檚 Personal Finance Essentials course can help people learn more about managing their money
Widespread access to higher education is a relatively recent phenomenon. People in Quebec only started attending university in significant numbers in the 1960s. And Quebec鈥檚 highly educated workforce has yielded dividends, writes Nicolas B茅rub茅 in La Presse. In 2021, the median household income was up 26% from ten years before. It鈥檚 a golden age for earners in Quebec, and with more income comes more money management responsibility.
Bell Centre matchup between Montreal and Toronto will set Professional Women鈥檚 Hockey League attendance record
The Montreal Canadiens have been the hottest ticket in town for over a century, but the Habs are no longer the only professional hockey team capable of drawing a standing-room only crowd to the Bell Centre. Tickets for the Professional Women鈥檚 Hockey League (PWHL) April 20, 2024, matchup between Montreal and Toronto sold out in less than twenty minutes, and will set a new record for a PWHL game.
Tata Consultancy Services to grow AI and analytics capabilities in Montreal
Headquartered in Mumbai, the Tata Group is a multibillion-dollar conglomerate with operations in more than 100 countries. Their information technology services arm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is expanding its operations in Montreal. They鈥檙e investing in a state-of-the-art IT services delivery facility that will provide TCS customers with a range of technology solutions, including AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and advanced analytics.
9I制作厂免费 Desautels faculty members and researchers celebrated at Bravo Gala
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9I制作厂免费 hosted its annual Bravo Gala on Thursday, March 21, which honours its faculty members and researchers who have won special awards, memberships and prizes over the past year. 9I制作厂免费 Desautels is proud to announce 14 of its faculty amongst the distinguished honourees this year. Congratulations to our deserving laureates! Full list below. #Bravo2024
The MPFE course helps Canadians make the most of their money
The 9I制作厂免费 Personal Finance Essentials (MPFE) course helps prepare young Canadians for life, Benjamin Croitoru tells Jessica Moorhouse on the More Money Podcast. Personal finance should be taught in high school, or maybe even junior high, he posits. Finance can seem intimidating to the uninitiated, but personal finance isn鈥檛 as complicated as the world of high finance.
Advanced life deferred annuities can give retirees peace of mind
For people with defined contribution pension plans, longevity risk is a significant concern. You don鈥檛 want to outlive your money. The issue is compounded because today鈥檚 retirees have longer life expectancies than ever before, writes Sebastien Betermier in Benefits Canada.
Temu鈥檚 low prices are drawing in consumers despite product quality issues
The online marketplace Temu, launched in 2022, has become one of the most downloaded apps in North America. The platform is known for ultra-low prices, though the quality and safety of the products it sells are sometimes suspect.
MBA studies sharpen management skills, but can鈥檛 create managers on their own
Some scholars have argued that MBAs serve business school bottom lines more than they benefit students, writes Ann Peng in the Kansas City Business Journal. Other studies have quantified significant financial benefits for those who hold these degrees. But the MBA doesn鈥檛 make the manager, and Peng suggests that recruiting MBA students based on their leadership experience instead of their years of general work experience can facilitate their leadership development.
Air Canada and WestJet both increase checked bag fees
In February, WestJet announced it was increasing fees for checked bags. Shortly after, Air Canada followed suit. Both airlines now charge between $35 and $42 for the first checked bag on economy fares. Though now common throughout the industry, it was only in 2014 that Canada鈥檚 major airlines introduced checked bag fees. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a business,鈥� says Prof. Karl Moore. 鈥淵ou鈥檙e leaving money on the table if you don鈥檛 do it.
Airfares are going down, but additional fees can offset any savings
Airfares are getting cheaper in Canada, but that doesn鈥檛 necessarily mean you鈥檒l pay less when you fly. In late 2023, WestJet introduced a $10 surcharge for checking bags with agents instead of online. Then, in February 2024, it increased checked bag fees for economy passengers on domestic flights. Low fares help attract customers, but the added fees can drive up the final bill substantially.
Failure of Lynx Air illustrates challenges of Canadian market
In February 2024, the low-cost carrier Lynx Air announced it was filing for creditor protection and would cease operations, with just a few days鈥� notice to its ticket holders. The airline had significant overlap with Air Canada鈥檚 routes and never managed to gain a foothold in the market. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a difficult environment for airlines to make money in Canada,鈥� says Prof.
9I制作厂免费 Desautels: First Faculty to attain Silver in Sustainable Workplace Program
9I制作厂免费's Desautels Faculty of Management has become the first Faculty to achieve Silver status in the Sustainable Workplace Certification program. Led by 9I制作厂免费's Office of Sustainability, the program encourages eco-friendly practices and a sustainability culture for departments and units across campus.听
Professor Liette Lapointe awarded honorary doctorate from Aix-Marseille University
9I制作厂免费 Desautels Professor Liette Lapointe has been awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa from Aix-Marseille University, recognized for her contributions to information systems management and behavioural studies.
