Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The MBA Global Business, which can be completed entirely in English, aims to train high-level managers by providing them with both general training in business administration and more specialized training in international business management.
Admission
Click on the Admission Requirements tab for all the details.
The deadline to submit an admission application varies according to university semester (fall and winter) and your place of residence (Québec, elsewhere in Canada or another country).
The Université Laval website lists all of the documents to submit based on your situation.
Contrary to what is indicated on the Université Laval website, you do not have to provide a draft research project or the 3 copies of the Report on the Applicant.
Documents to submit with an admission application
Read our checklists for tips on drafting your résumé and cover letter.
Yes, you may submit more than one admission application. If your applications are for the same academic level and semester, you will not be charged any additional fees.
You should receive a reply within 4 to 8 weeks after receipt of the documents required to process your admission application.
If you receive a positive reply, click “ACCEPT”!
Whether the offer of admission is conditional or definitive, it is important to accept it for you to be officially enrolled in your new program of study.
English and French Proficiency
If you are not a native English speaker, you must provide proof of English proficiency along with your admission application. Refer to the section titled “Language Requirements” under the “Admission Requirements” tab.
The MBA – Global Business is accessible to all non-Francophones. However, you must achieve intermediate-level French proficiency to graduate.
Although the program can be completed entirely in English, you can take up to 6 courses (18 credits) in French. If French is not your native language, make sure your French skills are strong enough to successfully complete your courses.
Although some services on campus are only offered in French, you can rely on our Faculty’s bilingual staff to provide you with information, support and advice in English throughout your studies.
Student Life
At the beginning of the semester, you are invited to participate in a welcome session held by the people in charge of the program! You will be given a lot of information. Your participation is essential.
In addition, in the week before the start of the semester (fall or winter), you can take part in the Welcome Days, which are a unique opportunity to meet the international students and get to know your new Faculty.
Refer to the page titled “Associations, Committess and Competitions” to learn about all of the organizations in which you can participate for meaningful and truly memorable experiences during your studies.
Immigration
Please contact the Program Directorate to obtain this document by specifying the date on which your studies are scheduled to be completed.
Holding paid employment during your studies is allowed under certain conditions. Refer to the page titled Working during your studies for all the details.
Tuition
The website of Université Laval’s Bureau des bourses et de l’aide financière presents the various sources of financing available based on your situation.
Tuition is calculated on the basis of your place of residence (Québec, elsewhere in Canada or another country) and the number of credits for which you are enrolled per semester. Refer to the Tuition page on the Université Laval website for the amounts that apply to your situation.
You will receive an invoice every semester based on the number of credits for which you are enrolled. To find out the dates on which the invoices are produced and terms of payment, refer to the Tuition payment page on the Université Laval website.
Université Laval does not require a deposit to reserve your place in the MBA – Global Business program. However, you must accept the offer of admission and select your courses before the start of the semester.
Program Details
The MBA – Global Business is a 45-credit program.
- 13 courses worth 3 credits each
- 1 capstone activity worth 6 credits
It takes 2 years on average to complete the program on a full-time basis. If you are required to complete preparatory coursework, it is added to the 45 credits of the MBA –Global Business.
There is no deadline to complete your program. You can do so at your own pace. However, for your file to remain active, you must take at least 1 course per year. If you have not enrolled in any courses for 3 consecutive semesters (including the summer semester), you will be deemed to have withdrawn from your program. You will then have to submit a new admission application to resume your studies.
Courses are usually 15 weeks long in the fall (September to December) and winter (January to April) semesters. In the summer (May to July) semester, most courses are offered in an 11-week condensed mode. Note that the summer semester is optional.
Yes, you can complete the MBA – Global Business on a part-time basis. However, if you have a study permit, you must be a full-time student in the fall and winter semesters.
The MBA – Global Business program cannot be completed entirely in distance delivery mode. Only certain courses can be taken online. Refer to the program structure for the distance learning course offering.
There is no specific pathway to follow in the MBA – Global Business program. However, we invite you to read the section titled Course Selection Tips for help in planning your course enrolment.
Most university 3-credit courses require an average of 9 hours of work per week: 3 hours of classroom or online attendance and 6 hours of homework (individual and team assignments, readings, evaluations, etc.).
If you choose to enrol in the summer semester, keep in mind that it is shorter and more intensive (11 weeks instead of 15). You should therefore expect to work at a faster pace.
You must maintain a program average of B- (2.67 out of 4.33) as soon as you have earned 12 credits.
Subsequently, if your program average drops to below 2.67, you will find yourself in a program exclusion situation.
Study Stays Abroad and Internships
Yes. Thanks to agreements entered into with around a hundred partner universities, you can undertake a mobility stay (study semester abroad, a short for-credit stay or a double degree) or the Trade Missions program.
No, but you will be required to complete an integrative project in a business. Find out more about this capstone activity.
Exams
There are 2 main exam periods.
- mid-term exams (halfway into the semester)
- final exams (final days of the semester or period dedicated to exams)
Refer to the exam schedules.
Some courses have evaluation methods other than exams, such as questionnaires, individual or team assignments, presentations, etc. Refer to your course outlines to find out which evaluation methods apply to your courses.
If you choose to take a distance learning course, you will have to take the exam in person under supervision (in French only), either on the Université Laval campus in Québec City, at one of the exam centres located in Québec, New Brunswick or Ontario, or under the supervision of an exam proctor, if you are located more than 100 km away from the Université Laval campus or one of its exam centres.
Exams are not held during class time. They may be held during the day, evenings or weekends. The exam dates are indicated in the course outlines.
If you require academic accommodations for your mid-term and final exams, you must first get a note from your doctor explaining your situation.
Refer to the section on academic accommodation measures for all the details.
The Diploma
You must have an average of at least 2.67/4.33 to receive your Master of Business Administration – Global Business diploma.
Yes. You need to successfully complete at least 27 credits (9 courses) in English to receive the MBA – Global Business diploma, although all of the courses can be completed entirely in English.
For graduates of a master’s or doctoral program, diplomas are delivered every month (12 times per year). As such, the date that appears on your final transcripts and your diploma generally correspond to the last day of the month in which you satisfied all of the conditions of your program of study. As a result of administrative processing times required to enter grades in student records, the most likely delivery dates are the following:
- January 31 of the following year for the fall semester;
- May 31 of the same year for the winter semester; and
- September 30 of the same year for the summer semester.
If you are eligible, you will receive an invitation via monPortail. The graduation ceremony is held every year in June.
Services
Oui, il est possible de prendre rendez-vous pour rencontrer une intervenante de proximité.
Refer to the Faculty’s Technological Services for Students page or contact their staff members for any computer assistance.
The website of Université Laval’s Service du développement professionnel (in French only) provides a wealth of information on the labour market situation in business administration. You will discover that employment prospects in this field are flourishing.
As an Université Laval student, you benefit from support, free of charge, from specialists who will assist you in your professional endeavours. This team also accompanies alumni throughout their career.
Miscellaneous
You will need an up-do-date computer with a camera and headset and a stable Internet connection to attend your classes. However, the use of a laptop computer is recommended, as you may need to use it during certain in-person classes, to take an in-person exam or to facilitate team assignments. If you do not have one, the APTI Help Desk can lend you one (short-term loans only). Lastly, as a student at Université Laval, you have free access to the Office 365 Pro Plus suite during your studies.
Refer to the page titled Équipez-vous pour réussir (in French only) for all the details.
All FAQ about our programs are available in French