McGill University
Desautels Faculty of Management
Founded in Montreal, Quebec, in 1821, McGill University is one of Canada’s best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. McGill is recognized around the world for the excellence of its teaching and research programs. In addition to a stellar faculty, McGill is known for attracting some of the brightest students from across Canada, the United States, and around the world. McGill students have the highest average entering grades in Canada. With students coming from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country.
Founded in 1906, the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University has been hailed as a top international business school by the Financial Times and QS.
Accredited by the prestigious European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), as well as a member of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), the Desautels Faculty of Management prides itself on providing a quality business education, with principles of sustainability worked into the core of each program and a strong emphasis on experiential learning.
Our exacting standards, innovative programs and historic reputation for excellence continue to attract some of the finest students and most prominent professors from around the globe, as well as the most demanding recruiters from the world’s employers of choice.
Our programs
McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management has eleven world-renowned academic and four unique and innovative executive programs.
Our MBA is ranked #3 in Canada (Financial Times, 2023), and our Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is considered one of the most selective and international undergraduate management education programs in the world. Desautels also offers three specialized masters programs, the Master of Management in Finance, the Master of Management in Analytics (both in-person and online) and the Master of Management in Retailing. Our Bensadoun School of Retail Management is shaping the future of retail through innovative programming at all levels.
Our programs operate under an integrated management philosophy and curriculum design. We believe an integrated management approach to education promotes world-wise, responsible leadership.
Our city
The McGill campus is located in the heart of multicultural, multilingual, metropolitan Montreal, a safe and affordable city with more students per capita than any other Canadian city in North America. Montreal is ranked the best student city in Canada and top 20 globally (QS Best Student Cities 2023).
As a major cultural and technological centre and a hub for AI, Montreal offers students unparalleled opportunities to explore life outside the classroom. Montreal is home to the world-renowned International Jazz Festival and the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, providing students with countless opportunities to take part in the cultural experiences, festivals, and events offered throughout the summer months. Our students love it here, and many want to stay to work post-graduation.
Why study here?
A McGill Desautels education takes a student-centred approach. We ensure an outstanding learning experience for all students through high-impact programs that provide access to experiential learning and build foundational skills in critical and creative thinking and problem-solving. Robust career management and wellness services provide the support necessary to thrive during and after your time at the faculty. Take advantage of our diverse student organizations and extracurriculars to network and build lasting connections with fellow students, management experts, and our global network of alumni.