Deep satisfaction and excitement were the two predominant emotions when the 38 new EMBA McGill-HEC Montreal graduates gathered at the Desautels Faculty of McGill University on February 1. Coming from Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Toronto, Quebec’s Northern Coast and Port au Prince, this culturally, intellectually and professionally diverse group shared a common passion for learning and success. With the proud congratulations of Michel Patry, Director of HEC Montréal, and Jan Jorgensen, Associate Provost (Faculty Affairs & Resource Allocation) at McGill University, they received an official letter confirming their success completion of the program. Monique Leroux, the cohort’s sponsor also joined the ceremony, just as she did on the cohort’s first day of the EMBA adventure. Mrs. Leroux warmly congratulated the graduates while and commented on the relevance of the subjects of their final papers. The official graduation ceremonies will take place, in May at McGill University and in September at HEC Montreal. So, the festivities are just beginning for the new graduates and their families.
Here are a few quotes collected during this memorable evening:
- Thank you for allowing me to live this extraordinary experience: Dominic Bujold, MBA, Businessman and founder of Sushi Shop chain.
- During the 15 months of the program, I flew 95 times because of my job responsibilities, and didn’t miss any class sessions or due dates! The schedule and the educational platform are truly designed for executives who deal with tons of responsibilities: Wemba Opota, MBA, VP, Axxend.
- To have access to such a strong, diverse and passionate network is well beyond my expectations : Elyse Boulanger, MBA, Director of Strategic Operations, Hyland’s.
- The relevance of the program is such that I successfully developed my new business project throughout the 8 modules and the final paper: Guy Gervais, MBA, President and Financial Angel HumanID.
- It is a rigorous and challenging program that generates a high level exchange and a deep reflection which ultimately sustains and nourishes us as managers: Guylaine Bergeron, MBA, CEO, Communications, CBC.
- Thank you, McGill and HEC Montreal! The EMBA program has had a great positive impact on me and my business: Sam Scalia, MBA, President, Samcon.
