As part of the Leading Change initiative, the Schulich Foundation has delivered a powerful boost to the School’s fundraising efforts behind Leading Change. Seymour Schulich, OC and the Schulich Foundation would like to help ensure the School has the funds needed to construct the new Building and have committed to a global matching campaign. From November 1st to June 30, 2017, every dollar donated by alumni towards the new Graduate Study and Research Building (campus expansion pillar of Leading Change) will be matched by the Schulich Foundation up to a total of $5 million. There’s never been a better time for alumni to invest in the future of their School.

To make your matching gift towards the new Graduate Study and Research Building, download the pledge form here for gifts by cheque or donate online today by visiting the Leading Change website.

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Kellogg-HKUST Global Elective – Reconnect with Global Network

Kellogg-HKUST (Hong Kong University of Science & Technology) was not part of my original EMBA Global Elective plans. However, after meeting the Global Network during the Kellogg Live-in week in August, I realized that HKUST was the first opportunity to re-connect with my favorite people from the program. Not to mention, the 2016 Financial Times also ranked Kellogg-HKUST the #1 EMBA program globally, I knew I HAD to be there! So, in the interest of managing my FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and ensuring I had no regrets, I set out to make room for HKUST to be part of my EMBA experience. This was also a conscious effort to stay open to new opportunities, while balancing them with my original objectives going into the program.

So, when 185 of your global-network friends descended upon Hong Kong, not even jet lag could stop the adventures that were about to take place with lots of higher learning in and out of the classroom. Admittedly, the HKUST global elective was truly all about the network and further developing those lifetime bonds. The School organized a number of events that enabled those opportunities, including a traditional banquet seafood dinner, Jockey Club dinner, local business executive speakers, etc. But the most memorable experiences were the events hosted by KH19 students, who were committed to showing us Hong Kong including a private boat ride, Gala in Causeway Bay, and small group dinners.

There was never a “lost in translation” moment since we were with 185 of our like-minded, Type-A friends. With the global network you never feel really lost or alone since someone is always around to ensure that you find your way.

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Jonathan Hera (IMBA ’10) has always had a passion for giving. While at Schulich completing his studies, he specialized in Social Sector Management, formerly Nonprofit Management, with the goal of making a difference globally. Now six years later, he is the Director of Investments for Grand Challenges Canada, a non-profit organization funded by the Government of Canada that provides catalytic funding to global health innovators in low- and middle-income countries and Canada as they scale their solutions toward greater sustainability and impact in order save and improve lives.

On the home front, he has stayed connected to his alma mater by founding the Schulich MBA elective course “Social Purpose Investing and Finance”, advises Schulich’s MBA Impact Investing Network and Training (MIINT) student teams, and has volunteered as an alumni mentor for four years. The drive to help the next generation of business leaders succeed comes from both his educational experience and commitment to growing the impact investing industry.

“During my time at Schulich there were a couple of great alumni I was able to connect with who steered me in the right direction,” Hera said. “Impact investing in Canada is a small and growing field, and I am eager to help any passionate students realize the opportunities in the space and break into the industry.”

Jonathan has taught nearly ten different alumni who, having taken his course, have gone into the field. Even if students choose a different path, the guidance and experience gained in the Alumni Mentorship Program will assist new graduates in their professional endeavors.

“For me, giving back to others is essential for a content life. While we can always learn something from others, regardless of their stature, I find it very useful to learn from someone who is just a few steps ahead of where I currently am (and somewhere I want to be) – the steps to their success are more tangible and I can relate to and understand the path they’ve taken. Now, I am just a few years ahead of my students and mentees, which is why I so enjoy the opportunity to support them in their pursuits ,” Hera said.

To learn more or become an alumni mentor click here.

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Team Schulich continued their legacy of success at the MBA Games 2017 hosted at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo BC, finishing second overall in the three-day national competition against over 20 schools.

The MBA Games pits business school MBA students against each other in academic (case competitions), athletic (basketball, volleyball, soccer, and dodgeball) and spirit competitions (opening ceremony dance, video, social media engagement, and sportsmanship). The team had big shoes to fill as last year’s squad hosted and finished third and in 2015 they were crowned the Queens Cup champions. And once again, they did not disappoint.

“It is absolutely amazing to earn another podium finish at the MBA Games. It’s such an intense competition, with so many great schools and talented students,” said Team Schulich Case Coach Joe Fayt.

“This year’s journey to the podium was a roller coaster. It could have been anyone’s game with not one school consistently winning multiple categories,” Team Captain Ashelyn Fung added. “But we rallied together proving that every effort counts and it’s the little things that make all the difference.”

Schulich sent the largest team to the games this year with 42 participants, an accomplishment that could not have been possible without RBC’s sponsorship. “We’re grateful to RBC for their very generous sponsorship. Their partnership makes all of this possible,” Fayt said.

Team Schulich finished first in the HR Case Competition, second in dodgeball, second in soccer and second in multiple spirit competitions, as well as raising $5,375 for The Moose Hide Campaign. All donations from participating schools were matched by the J.W. McConnell Foundation with over $150,000 raised in total, a new games record.

“You feel connected with the other 600 MBAs at the games,” Fung said, while adding that the event provides a larger sense of community. “The MBA Games helps you make connections that can last well beyond your MBA.”

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Just like Uber has done for taxis and FinTech is doing for banking, a new app launched by Schulich MBA/JD student John Wu and co-founders/Osgoode Law students Nathan Lev, Richard James and Devon Gasparotto is aiming to disrupt the legal system.

The founders identified that access to justice is an enormous issue. Just to sit down with a lawyer is a costly endeavor. That sparked the idea for their app Legally Inc. which makes it easy for the everyday person to access effective legal solutions.

Starting small with traffic tickets, the company is aiming to empower people at the grass roots level with Winston, an Artificial Intelligence chatbot currently in beta that provides free, open-access legal information. From booking a trial to arguing a case before a judge, Winston’s guide’s the user through every step of the traffic court process.

“There are a lot of legal issues that are mechanical and don’t require critical analysis,” said CEO John Wu while adding, “we will take what we learn from Winston and apply the same framework to other areas of law so the average person can resolve their legal issues without hiring a costly professional.”

The app finished second in Ontario in the Ministry of the Attorney General’s Access to Justice Challenge. Most recently, they were selected to be the recipient of a $120,000 award through Microsoft’s BizSpark program.

“At the start we were worried of the legality of our company and the potential of being shut down,” Wu said. “But after tremendous support from the Attorney General, community and stakeholders it shows that the legal system and people are open to change.”

For more information or to get involved contact John Wu at jchwu264@gmail.com.

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Schulich recently hosted a high-level panel discussion at the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

The discussion focused on the book Re-Imagining Capitalism, a collaboration between Schulich and McKinsey & Company that brings together renowned academics, global executives and NGO leaders to tackle the major issues confronting capitalism today.

Over 60 high-profile corporate leaders and media attended the event, including the chairman of Nestlé and the president and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., as well media representatives from the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, TIME Magazine and Reuters.

The panel was moderated by Matthias Kipping, the Richard E. Waugh Chair in Business History at Schulich and co-editor of the book. It featured: Schulich Dean Dezsö J. Horváth; Dominic Barton (Hon. LLD ’12), global managing partner of McKinsey; John Stackhouse, senior vice-president, Office of the CEO at RBC; and the Honourable John Manley (Hon. LLD ’16), former deputy prime minister of Canada, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, and chair of CIBC.

Schulich together with McKinsey & Company will host a similar panel discussion in London, England on March 24th.

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For three months, 35-plus Celsius degrees and 90% humidity in Guangdong, China. I knew that my IMBA internship offered much more than just a different culture from Canada.

Having spent nearly a decade in Toronto, I was extremely fortunate to have the chance to work in a top-tier hospital in my beloved home country. An internship in China at my age would not help me answer more trivia questions about Chinese culture, but I was totally in awe of the astounding advancements of the country.

What about riding a 300km/h train to start off my job? In the morning, I had a farewell brunch with my grandparents in a central mainland city. Before dinner, I could walk the poodle for my aunt in a city 1,200 kilometers south near Hong Kong.

Working in a hospital, I was astonished by the high efficiency of the Chinese healthcare – social media appointment booking system, fully implemented electronic medical recording, real-time digital prescription, and self-help express checkouts.

One doctor colleague started a WeChat bakery store in her kitchen. Within 24 hours, the cake she made in Guangdong was centerpieced in a birthday party in Shanghai. From street food vendors to five-start restaurants, a free WeChat account was all I needed for orders and payments, as well as opening my own store.

Chinese and Canadian cultures have been intertwining through my entire adulthood. Having a significant tastes of both, I ponder how businesses could operate so drastically differently. How much have FDIs and JVs helped China develop its transportation infrastructure at such a stunning pace? Is extreme centralization of power fundamentally critical for an efficient healthcare system caring for 1.4 billion people? What opportunities and risks can the frictionless access to the virtual marketplace bring to the life of an average citizen? Returning to Canada with numerous questions of international relevance (and hot weather resistance) was priceless to my IMBA experience in Schulich.

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Charles Touma (MBA ’16) began his Schulich journey like many other students – by flipping through a brochure and recognizing a Schulich MBA could take his career where he wanted to be.

In July 2016, Charles started working as a Senior Financial Analyst at Amazon at the headquarters in Seattle, Washington. Charles credits the Career Development Centre (CDC) with successfully helping him obtain employment south of the border.

“During my time at Schulich, I was in constant contact with the CDC – we spoke every other week in person or via email, “ Charles said. “You need to commit and work hard – once you are clear about what you want, the CDC will assist you in getting there.”

Industry Advisors at the CDC connected him with alumni working in the U.S., let him know about internship opportunities and coached Charles through mock interviews – even conducting one at 9 at night.

While studying at Schulich, Charles also worked with CDC Executive Director Rob Hines to establish Phase 5 Advisors Inc., providing capital markets and M&A advisory services for a 350 million euro fund – experience which added to his resume that he would not have received elsewhere.

Charles suggests incoming students meet with the CDC as soon as they can, starting early will help you get ahead

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Jonathan Li had a bumpy start to his career.

After graduating from Schulich with his BBA in 2012, Li thought his grades and diploma would be enough to land his dream job. However, once he entered the job market he realized how fiercely competitive it was. Now the Associate Channel Programs Manager at Google is using his experience to inspire the next generation of business leaders at Schulich to not make the same mistake.

“I had a difficult time finding my first job,” Li said. “I spent the first couple months unemployed and eventually found an unpaid internship at a couple digital agencies. After over a year of hard work with odd jobs and internships I landed a position at Microsoft.”

It was that year and a half of hardship that Li now uses as inspiration to help current students as an Alumni Mentor. Now in his third year, he sheds light on his journey and tips to avoid the struggles he went through.

“For most graduates finding your first job is always the hardest,” Li said. “How I broke into Microsoft was by developing a creative resume. Instead of the traditional text and cover letter, I did a comic strip of my story, skills and experience that highlighted my creative side. ”

That unique approach stood out and caught the eye of his future manager and the rest is history.

In his career, Li was able to advance into different roles at Microsoft and now Google with the help of mentors and sees the value it provides. As he mentions “there are some things you cannot learn from textbooks.” He wants to bridge that gap and make students aware that they are not entitled – they must be proactive to land their dream job.

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Schulich celebrated its third annual Research Day on Jan 26th, with the number of entries up 40% since the last event. Research teams were on hand to explain and discuss 38 posters showcasing leading-edge management thinking to visitors from the university and business communities.

Presentations included research projects across all management disciplines and industries. Many of the studies were cross-disciplinary and involved collaboration with researchers in other York University faculties, as well as other universities.

“There is an enormous wealth of knowledge created behind the office doors of Schulich faculty. Research Day is the unique occasion, where we open these doors and show to the Schulich community what exciting and groundbreaking work is going on,” said Dirk Matten, Associate Dean of Research.

Attendees voted for the The Best Poster Award 2017, which went to “Spoils from the Spoiled: Strategies for Entering Stigmatized Markets”, presented by PhD Candidates Angelique Slade and Aurora Liu Shantz as well as Professor of Marketing Eileen Fischer and Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems Moren Lévesque.

A panel discussion about the impact of research in the real world was led by Matthias Kipping, Professor of Policy, and included Marcia Annisette, Associate Professor of Accounting, Moren Lévesque, Mary Waller, Professor of Organization Studies and Detlev Zwick, Associate Professor of Marketing.

Dean Dezsö J. Horváth, CM, presented the Dean’s Impact Research Awards to recognize and reward Schulich faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in research. The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Christine Oliver, Professor and Henry J. Knowles Chair in Organizational Strategy, and the Emerging Leader Award went to Associate Professor Charlene Zietsma.

“At Schulich, we pride ourselves on being global, innovative and diverse. And I think you see all those qualities captured in the research on display today. The research is innovative and groundbreaking. It is unafraid to tackle controversial issues, or to challenge conventional wisdom. The research is global in scope, covering everything from co-operatives in Ghana and transportation in China to fund managers in the U.S. and angel investors around the world” said Horváth. “I am proud to report that research productivity is at its highest level ever based on the number of articles by Schulich faculty that have been published in top-tier academic journals.”

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Sports analytics were made popular with the movie ‘Moneyball’ starring Brad Pitt. However, those analytics only covered one aspect of the sports industry, an athlete’s performance. The recent Schulich Sports Business Council “Passion Points: Data Analytics in the Sports, Media and Entertainment Industries” event looked at how the creative industries can use analytics beyond the field of play.

The event highlighted the role of analytics in optimizing operations, building stronger customer relationships, and creating new products and services to maximize revenue streams. The keynote speaker, Regional VP & General Manager, SAP Sports & Entertainment North America Frank Wheeler explained how SAP’s cutting edge technology is implemented in the field and how big data continues to evolve globally.

“The main point was to examine the companies that are operating in the industry and the skills needed to manage data in the digital transformation,” Wheeler said. “Industries are seeing huge upserge in data but they don’t always know what to do with it. The way we’re evolving with machine learning and the internet of things, the ability for a company to manage, connect and visualize data while making it actionable is going to be a key skillset for businesses in the future.”

The event was capped off with a panel moderated by Murat Kristal, Program Director, Schulich Master of Business Analytics that included industry leaders: Jonathan Carrigan, Senior Director, Strategy, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment; Robert Craig, Manager, Analytics and Ad Operations, Cineplex; Chris Bondarenko, Regional VP, Sales, Vision Critical; and Yoeri Geerits, SVP, Nielsen Sports Canada. They discussed ongoing issues in the industry and how their companies have succeeded in leveraging big data.

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Thanh Vu (BBA ‘12) has always been ready for a new challenge. After interning at HSBC in Vietnam and landing her dream job at Bloomberg in Singapore, she left the business world to pursue her passion and complete the 4 Deserts Marathon Race Series.

4 Deserts is widely recognized as the most prestigious and difficult series in the world, tackling some of the planets toughest climates and conditions. The series took place in Namibia, the Gobi, the Atacama in Chile, and the Antarctica. Participants completed 250 km of ground over seven days at each location. In order to complete the series runners had to finish all four races within one calendar year.

“Each of the deserts had such different characteristics that I felt like a novice every time. But I have tremendous gratitude for the chance to be the first Vietnamese and the first female from Asia to complete the challenge,” said Vu. “Everything came down to mentality. During adversities, I pulled together and pushed through. I have come back to the normal life with a whole new attitude.”

“20% of the race is physical and the other 80% is mental,” Vu added, recalling how her time at Schulich helped in this challenge. “Each race required focus and perseverance. My background in business helped tremendously in terms of positioning myself to sponsors as well as the financial and logistical preparation, which is parallel to starting an entrepreneurial business.”

Now that Vu has completed the series she is looking to build the sport in Vietnam. It will not entail the same amount of running, but instead bring fitness to the forefront as a way to inspire the next generation.

“I’d love to inspire the new generation to defy the fear of not having a path setup and to look at all the possibilities with a sense of ambition,” Vu said in an interview with Vietcetera.” The learning curves can be steep and the road can be long, but just like any endurance race, as long as you don’t stop, you will find a way to reach your goal.”

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Toronto was recently ranked one of the top cities in the world for students. In the annual QS Best Student Cities ranking, the city was ranked #1 in the world in the “Most Desirable City” category for both its all-round high quality of life and its status as an in-demand destination for students worldwide.

It was also ranked sixth in the world in the “Student Mix” category which looks at the student make-up of the city, both overall and from an international perspective. This section reviews cities with the highest student populations that are better equipped with facilities students need.

This is not the first time Toronto has been ranked high in the world. Other notable rankings for Toronto include: #1 in the World, Best Places to Live ranking by The Economist; #1 in the world, Most Livable Cities, Metropolis Magazine; and #1 in PwC’s 2015 list of Best Cities to live and do business.

Now more than ever Schulich will be connected to the heart of Toronto with the future opening of the York University subway station in early 2018. The subway will be an expansion of the Spadina-University Line and the station is described by BlogTO as Toronto’s “most stunning new subway station.”

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The Kellogg-Schulich EMBA program would like to congratulate Trent Mell (EMBA Class of 2012) for being appointed President and CEO of First Cobalt Corp. First Cobalt Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company whose strategy is to build a global portfolio of assets leveraged to the cobalt industry to support growing demand from the production of lithium-ion and other batteries.

“The macro environment for cobalt is strong, with half of global production going towards the production of lithium-ion and other batteries,” stated Mr. Mell. “First Cobalt has already identified its first significant asset, by securing a large land package in the renowned Canadian Silver Center Cobalt Camp. The team being formed around this company should attract excellent deal flow opportunities, both domestically and internationally. I look forward to this leadership role at First Cobalt, with the objective of making the company a premier global player in the space.”

Read more in the official media release here.

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Bestselling Author and Bloomberg North Journalist Amanda Lang has made a career of asking provocative questions. Not just on the anchor desk, but behind the scenes researching more about a subject or speaking with career mentors.

At the recent fireside chat event hosted by the Career Development Centre (CDC) at Schulich, Lang shared how she got into business journalism. After studying architecture in university, she realized it was not her passion and transitioned into journalism. Landing her first job at the Globe and Mail, she credits her curiosity and drive to constantly learn as her main keys to success.

“I was never afraid to ask stupid questions,” Lang said to the audience while adding, “even if you have completed your education and have gained a lot of knowledge, not knowing something is absolutely okay.”

Executive Director of the CDC Rob Hines chatted with Lang on stage during the event, asking questions related to her career, the importance of communication skills and the ability to work in diverse environments.

“Amanda Lang is a great role model for our students. She has demonstrated repeated success in a very competitive industry in major media markets – New York and Toronto,” said Hines. “She has a very sophisticated understanding of the global business landscape and understands the critical components of the talent needed to drive business forward in today’s rapidly changing business environment.”

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Four Schulich undergraduate students travelled to Shanghai for the opportunity to present an idea as a part of the 2017 Hult Prize Regional Finals.

It was worth the trip.

Vasiliki Belegrinis (2018 BBA Candidate), Amal Naufer (2018 BBA Candidate), Akash Sidhu (2017 BBA Candidate) and Joseph Truong (2017 BBA Candidate) presented Empower, winning the Regional Finals against 54 other teams.

Empower is a social enterprise focused on empowering refugees around the world through connectivity. Their mission is to reach 10 million refugees by 2022.

“Connectivity is an overlooked right when it comes to refugees, but for people fleeing their homes, a mobile phone can really be a lifeline. Empower works to make connectivity more available,” Akash said.

The team will take part in a boot camp style incubation program this summer to prepare for the final competition this September. They will face five other teams and have a chance to win $1,000,000 to change the world through Empower.

The Hult Prize Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to launching the world’s next wave of social entrepreneurs. It encourages the world’s brightest business minds to compete in teams to solve the planet’s biggest challenges with innovative ideas for sustainable start-up enterprises.

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Guyana has one of the Western world’s highest infant mortality rates but thanks to the Chief of Staff at Toronto’s Humber River Regional Hospital, Dr. Narendra Singh, those numbers are in decline.

Dr. Singh moved to Canada from Guyana when he was a teenager but never severed ties to his home country. He wanted to bring lasting change that would improve Guyana’s access to basic prenatal care. Instead of volunteering his services as a pediatrician on a short-term basis, he envisioned a sustainable and comprehensive program to improve the state of infant mortality called Guyana Help the Children.

“The foundation for any sustainable program has to be education,” Dr. Singh said. So in partnership with the local government, he created a residency program at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) that brought state of the art technology to the country and a hybrid model blending in-person education with volunteer doctors and a virtual classroom where Dr. Singh and other faculty members provide instruction from anywhere in the world.

“Before we started this program, Guyana had only two pediatricians. To date, we have trained over 10 pediatricians and over 50 nurses, which is a lot for a country of only 750,000 people,” Dr. Singh said. “Early individuals that we trained are now becoming the educators, so we are close to it becoming a self-sufficient program.”

To date, the infant mortality rate has dropped over 40 per cent at GPHC in Guyana and has saved the lives of over 150 babies annually. For his contribution to the welfare of Guyanese people, Dr. Singh was awarded one of Canada’s highest honours, the Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division), by His Excellency, the Governor General, the Right Honorable David Johnson.

Now completing his Kellogg-Schulich EMBA at Canada’s top ranked executive MBA program, Dr. Singh is looking to gain the financial, administrative and managerial skills necessary to take the same model for a high-impact, non-profit campaign to other at-risk countries around the world.

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Kellogg-Miami Weekends Elective – Wynwood Art District

Bienvenido a Kellogg-Miami, a beautiful campus and convenient access situated in Coral Gables near Miami Airport. The Kellogg-Miami cohort welcomed the Kellogg-Schulich crew with their Miami heat and Latin passion.

The Miami weekend electives were predominately about quality of course content. Kellogg-Miami raised the bar on the educational substance and elective course difficulty with their powerhouse professors that bring even the toughest subjects to light. Particularly with tough material delivered in a palatable format, including highlights such as Corporate Global Restructuring, Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital, and Innovation Strategy Management to name a few.

No elective is complete without reconnecting with the Kellogg Global Network and further nurturing those lifetime bonds. Our classmates organized several events that enabled added networking opportunities and including South Beach – The Clevelander and The Delano, Little Havana, Brickell, The Gables, etc. But the most memorable experience was the off-South Beach small group dinner in Miami’s emerging gem called the Wynwood Art District.

Let the Kellogg-Schulich Global Elective adventures continue as we look forward to Tel Aviv-Recanati next.

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Attracting 21 teams from North America’s top schools, Developers’ Den VII challenged students of the real estate industry with a real world case.  Under tight deadlines, graduate students prepared proposals for mixed-use development of the Wellington Basin Sector in downtown Montreal. The top three teams moved on to the final round and presented to a panel of leading industry executives.

After an intense day of planning and presenting, final judge Robert Howald, Executive Vice-President, Real Estate, Canada Lands Company CLC, applauded all teams for their hard work at the evening reception.

Howald said the winning team from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture had good synergy and worked well together through the Q&A portion of their presentation.

The third place Schulich team consisted of Master of Real Estate and Infrastructure students Dina Badran, Abishek Bhasin, Pranavan Ganesh, and Imran Mangalji. The judges complimented their attentive approach to community integration and city heritage.

Teams from MIT, Johns Hopkins University, New York University, Rotman School of Management, Queen’s University, and the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University also competed.

“Developers’ Den simulates the highly competitive nature of the real estate industry in front of a group of industry leaders, some of whom they are likely to confront in their professional careers.  It is an extraordinary learning opportunity that extends far beyond a classroom environment,” said James McKellar, Director, Brookfield Centre in Real Estate and Infrastructure.

Developers’ Den is organized by the Schulich Real Property Alumni Association and is presented by Altus Group.  Net proceeds of Developers’ Dean will benefit the Student Experience Fund at the Brookfield Centre in Real Estate & Infrastructure.

Final judges also included Michael Emory, President & CEO, Allied Properties REIT; Mitch Goldhar, Chair of the Board, SmartREIT & Founder, SmartCentres; Jeff Hull, President, Hullmark Developments Ltd.; and Avi Tesciuba, Senior Managing Director, Country Head, Hines Canada.

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Businesses today are collecting more data than ever before. With vast resources being dedicated to gather massive volumes of information, a large demand in the workforce has arisen for people who can unlock that value.

At the SAS Visual Analytics Workshop held at Schulich, Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) students had the opportunity to take a two-day workshop designed to give them the skills to analyze large amounts of data to identify key drivers, meaningful relationships, and build models. The workshop was facilitated by Solution Specialist at SAS Canada and 2016 MBAN Graduate May Masoud.

SAS Visual Analytics software provides students with the power to explore patterns, outliers and trends in data to identify opportunities for further analysis and to generate rapid insights on any size and type of data.

SAS is the leader in analytics worldwide. After completing a MBAN at Schulich graduates are SAS-Certified. A 2016 study by MONEY and Payscale concludes that SAS is the most valuable career skill a candidate can bring to the job market. The study found that candidates that possess SAS skills correlate with an average pay boost of 6.1 percent.

The demand for big data is not slowing down either. The International Data Corporation says that worldwide revenues for big data and business analytics will grow from $130.1 billion in 2016 to more than $203 billion in 2020.

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