Doctorat en
sciences de l'administration - marketing (Ph. D.)

Quebec student

Degree and Discipline

Applicants hold a master’s degree with dissertation, or a degree deemed equivalent, in business administration or a related domain.

A master’s degree that includes a 12-credit essay may constitute a satisfactory basis for admission where the other elements of an applicant’s record are particularly strong.

Cumulative Average

Applicants have achieved a program or graduation average of at least 3.67 out of 4.33 for all master’s studies or equivalent.

Applicants whose average is slightly lower are encouraged to submit an application by pointing out the strengths of their record that would support their admission, despite not having achieved the required results.

Other Prior Education

Based on their prior education, applicants may be required to complete preparatory coursework in the program discipline and research methodology on a priority basis at the beginning of their pathway.

Language Requirements

French-language proficiency

In order to be eligible, non-Francophone students (who did not complete their elementary and high school education in French) must demonstrate, when submitting their application, a minimum level of French-language proficiency by successfully completing:

• the Test de connaissance du français tout public with:
• a score of at least 600 out of 699 on the compulsory tests (TCF-TP)

AND

• a score of at least 14 out of 20 on the written expression test (TCF-TP/EÉ)

OR

• the course titled FRN-3003 Français avancé : grammaire et rédaction II (or a course deemed equivalent) with a grade of at least C

Applicants who meet any of the following conditions are not required to provide proof of French-language proficiency:

• They have completed their elementary and high school education in French.
• They have received a diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) in French in Québec and passed the uniform test in French.
• They have received a university degree from a French-language institution.

If in doubt, the Program Directorate may require that the student successfully complete a French proficiency test.

To the extent they include a writing component, results from other tests may be considered.

In all cases, the test must have been successfully completed within the previous two years and the result must be provided along with the admission application.

English-language proficiency

Although English proficiency is not an admission requirement, success in this program is dependent on the students’ ability to read and understand English texts. Given the extensive body of literature in this language, students who do not have sufficient proficiency in English may experience difficulties in their studies. Students must therefore ensure that they have a good understanding of English from the beginning of their program.

This program also has English-language requirements that must be met to graduate. For more details, refer to the section titled Compétences linguistiques à atteindre in the section Renseignements et directives under the tab Cheminement (in French only).

Other Requirements

Applicants must have the qualities required of a future high-level researcher: intellectual curiosity marked by a strong interest in research; a high level of autonomy; the capacity for reflection; critical thinking skills; as well as outstanding analytical, synthesis and communication skills and, lastly, unwavering integrity.

Documents to be submitted in the admission application in addition to those required by the Registrar’s Office:

• resume
• cover letter explaining the applicant’s reasons for wishing to undertake this program (approximately two pages)
• supplemental questionnaire (in French only) (scholarships, awards, honours, training and research experience, research project, etc.), including the description of a research project of approximately 500 words
• three Reports on the Candidate completed by individuals who are qualified to judge the applicant’s ability to successfully complete doctoral studies

GMAT, TAGE MAGE and GRE test scores provide additional information that can be useful in the interpretation of academic results, in particular for applicants who did not complete their studies in North America. These are not an admission requirement.

Selection

In order to render a decision concerning an application, the Program Directorate may rely on the judgment of several professors who have examined the record. However, it reserves the right to make the final assessment of the application. The following elements are taken into consideration:

• quality of the academic record
• aptitude for intellectual work
• structure, quality of the argumentation and coherence of the presentation of the thesis topic (supplemental questionnaire)
• preparation for research
• relevance of the academic preparation
• relevance and quality of professional experience, if any
• quality of the project and consistency with prior preparation
• care taken in preparing the application

After completing its analysis, the Program Directorate may issue a definitive or conditional offer of admission, or deny the application. In the latter case, it informs the applicant of the reasons the application was denied. The Registrar’s Office sends the official response.

A favourable assessment of an applicant’s record does not guarantee an offer of admission, as such an offer is dependent upon the program’s admission capacity. Admission capacity refers to the agreement and availability of at least one professor attached to the Faculty of Business Administration to supervise the student in his or her program of study.

Having found a research supervisor is not a guarantee of admission. The applicant must satisfy all requirements, and the final decision regarding admission is made by the Program Directorate.

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