Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées en
équité, diversité et inclusion dans les organisations

In Brief

With this DESS, developed jointly by the Department of Management and the Department of Industrial Relations, you will study EDI from all angles to ultimately help create work environments that are inclusive and free of any discrimination.

Depending on your career pathway and interests, you will be able to address the challenges of EDI in organizations in all sectors, thereby actively contributing to a society and organizations that are more equitable, diversified and inclusive.

• Full-time or part-time: you’re the one who decides on the pace of your progress in the program.

Objectives

• Gain more in-depth knowledge of the principles, fundamental concepts (including the notions of privilege, unconscious bias and discrimination) and methods specific to equity, diversity and inclusion in organizations.
• Analyze the main issues in equity, diversity and inclusion in organizations.
• Develop the knowledge and skills required to find innovative solutions to complex problems, from a multidisciplinary perspective.
• Delve deeper into the issues specific to the reality of under-represented groups, which have repercussions in organizations.
• Gain a deeper understanding of the principles, concepts and methods in terms of human resources management, organizational development and relationships between individuals and their organization.

Continuance of Studies

The DESS courses may be recognized, in whole or in part, if you undertake further studies in the Master of Industrial Relations (web page in French only) or Master of Business Administration – Development of People and Organizations (MSc) (web page in French only) program. Please contact the program directorate for more details about the courses that may be recognized based on the program you are interested in.

Program Benefits

Distance Learning

This program can be completed partly or entirely in distance learning delivery mode a formula that offers all the flexibility you need to reconcile studies with other aspects of your life. If you wish to follow this program entirely at distance, you will have to study on part-time basis only. Note, however, that some distance learning courses may require your online presence at specific times in some cases.

Refer to the distance learning website (in French only) to find out more about this delivery mode and the training activities available in distance learning for this program.

Certain Courses Given in English

This program offers you the option of taking certain courses in English. In these courses, although they are taught in English only, you may write your assignments and exams in French. Refer to the list of undergraduate courses (website in French only) offered in English for more details.

For Whom Is This Program Intended?

This program is intended for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, who are interested in EDI issues in organizations and who want to actively contribute to building a society and organizations that are more equitable, diversified and inclusive.

Your Future

The Service du développement professionnel (SDP) provides you with information on occupations, potential careers, employment statistics, and market trends. Refer to the market analyses on the SDP website (in French only).

Financial Aspects

Scholarships and Financial Aid

At the Bureau des bourses et de l'aide financière (website in French only), you will find all the information you need about the possible sources of funding for your studies, including the various government financial aid programs and the admission, excellence and mobility scholarship programs.