The ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Desautels Faculty of Management is committed to applying principles of EDI, sustainability, collaboration, and innovation throughout our programs and experiences for student, staff and faculty. Featured below are Institutes and Initiatives established to support the Faculty’s current and developing areas of strategic priorities.
Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM)
MDIIM promotes an integrated approach to management education, incorporating economic, social, and ecological concerns beyond business through cross-disciplinary teaching, research integration, experiential leadership development, and outreach initiatives.Ìý
Delve
Delve is a thought leadership platform that showcases the latest management thinking. It offers podcasts, articles, and videos featuring our faculty, researchers, and industry leaders presenting new concepts to help decision-makers across sectors.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Desautels aims to create an inclusive and respectful environment for everyone to thrive. Discover more about our projects, activities, and initiatives that promote a welcoming culture for all staff and students.
Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity
The Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity is the University’s central hub in support of ethical decision-making in business. The Centre aims to promote ethical business practices through research, teaching (Academic Integrity), and community connections.
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Sustainability
Dedicated to integrating sustainable development/sustainability into management education, through programs, research, operations, University and community partnerships, to prepare future leaders for tomorrow's realities.
Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI)
SGI is a cross-faculty partnership that connects researchers, industry, policymakers, and students to develop practical solutions for sustainable growth challenges and promote socially and environmentally sustainable practices for businesses.
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Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Innovation and entrepreneurship are themes forged within ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Desautels’ programs with dedicated initiatives and centers that provide practical guidance and experience. These efforts are building a community of business innovators within the Faculty, city, and beyond.
¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
The ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Dosbon Centre for Entrepreneurship is an internationally-recognized hub for entrepreneurship, offering all-inclusive support programs with mentorship, networking and additional resources for entrepreneurs seeking to develop their startups at any stage.
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Managing Disruption: Analytics, Advanced Digital Technologies and AI (AAAI)
AAAI promotes the use and research of managing disruption, such as analytics, advanced digital technologies and AI, to provide practical insights for business and management applications through academic research, teaching activities, and intra- and inter-university collaborations.