Desautels Faculty of Management, business college in Montreal, Canada
The Desautels Faculty of Management is a business school within McGill University in Montreal. It houses classrooms, research centers, collaborative workspaces, and gardens where students and faculty move between lectures, meetings, and projects.
The school was founded over 100 years ago in 1906 as a two-year commerce course and awarded its first Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1915. It evolved from a commerce department into a full faculty offering master's and doctoral degrees by the late 20th century.
The faculty is named after a founder of McGill's business program and draws students from around the world. Visitors notice international groups working together on projects and taking part in student-run competitions and consulting groups.
Check the university website for open days or campus tours to visit the school. Coming during the academic term allows you to see student life in action and experience the campus when classes and activities are happening.
McGill has a notable track record of producing successful business founders, especially women entrepreneurs. The Dobson Center for Entrepreneurship has supported over 450 startups since 1988, many of which created thousands of jobs.
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