Desautels Faculty of Management

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Overview

The Desautels Faculty of Management is a business school at McGill University offering undergraduate, MBA, and specialized master's programs in management. It emphasizes integrated management, responsible leadership, sustainability, and interdisciplinary approaches. Located in downtown Montreal, it draws on a bilingual business environment and maintains an international alumni network of over 30,000 across 75 countries. Ranked among top global business schools, including #65 in QS International Trade Masters/MBA 2026 and #73 in Full-time MBA Global 2026.

History

Founded in 1906 as part of McGill University, Desautels introduced its first MBA class in 1965. It has consistently ranked in global top business school lists, such as top three in Canada and 83rd worldwide in the 2023 Financial Times Global MBA ranking. The faculty relocated to the Bronfman and Armstrong buildings to support modern research and innovation.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Full-time MBA	International program with global perspective	$50,000 - $100,000
Master of Management in Analytics (MMA)	Data-driven decision making focus	$40,000 - $60,000
Master of Management in Finance (MMF)	Advanced finance training	$40,000 - $60,000
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)	Undergraduate business foundation	$20,000 - $40,000/year
Master of Science (MSc) programs	Research-oriented specializations	$20,000 - $40,000

Manufacturing

As an academic institution, Desautels does not manufacture physical products; its programs are developed and delivered in-house by faculty at its Montreal campus facilities.

Notable Products

Desautels MBA - 12-20 month program ranked #73 globally in 2026, includes international study trip and over 50 electives.
Master of Management in Analytics - Specialized analytics program emphasizing industry-relevant skills.
Bachelor of Commerce - Undergraduate program with focus on finance, analytics, and entrepreneurship.
Integrated Core Curriculum - Interdisciplinary first-year MBA structure bridging multiple management disciplines.

Reputation

Desautels is regarded as a top Canadian business school with strong global rankings and prestige from McGill University, praised for sustainability focus, ethical leadership, and Montreal's business ecosystem. Professionals note its international alumni network and research output, particularly in sustainability since 2007. Some critiques mention it lags behind top US/UK schools in brand recognition and facilities quality.

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