Maîtrise en
administration des affaires - gestion internationale (M.B.A.)

Maîtrise en administration des affaires (M.B.A.)
Second Cycle

45 credits

Implementing solutions to position oneself with regard to the globalization of the economy is no longer an option, but a necessity in the strategic thinking of firms. This trilingual MBA aims to train you as a specialist in international management, more specifically as an international project manager, foreign market analyst, international trade consultant, and an entrepreneur who can launch business projects in international markets, or as a government official responsible for international economic relations.

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2 years Estimated duration of full-time studies
Admission Semesters Fall Winter Summer
Key features
- Certain Courses Given in English
- Certain Distance Education Courses
- Double-Degree Track
- Internships
- Student Exchanges Canada
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In Brief

This program provides you with trilingual education and you will be required to gain experience abroad: an intercultural, linguistic and academic stay; a trade mission; or a student exchange at a partner university. You will also be required to successfully earn at least six credits from management courses in English and demonstrate proficiency in a third language. This MBA offers four specializations: International Strategy; International Marketing; International Operations and Logistics; and a Personalized Specialization. This program can be completed in one year.

Overall, the MBA and professional master's programs at the Faculty of Business Administration aim to strengthen your knowledge, analytical skills and critical thinking skills to enhance your ability to make complex business decisions. In addition to developing your management skills, they prepare you to work in a globalized world. They also aim to make you an ethical, socially responsible manager or analyst with leadership and communication skills.

Certain courses offered in French, English and Spanish: you choose the language in which you want to study. A perfect opportunity to improve your language skills.
Full-time or part-time: you’re the one who decides on the pace of your progress in the program.

Attend an information session on the master’s programs (in French only) at the Faculty of Business Administration.

Objectives

General Objective

The general objective of this program is to prepare managers by providing both general training in business administration and more specialized training in international management. It provides trilingual education and requires students to undertake a professional, academic and intercultural experience abroad.

Specific Objectives

Gain extensive general knowledge in business administration and knowledge specific to one or more fields of application or sectors of the administrative science domain.
Incorporate the discipline(s) of one’s program into the business’ overall activities or functions.
Become proficient in the use of tools specific to one or more fields of application or sectors of the administrative science domain.
Skillfully apply the knowledge specific to one or more fields of application or sectors of the administrative science domain.
Become proficient in French, English and a third language.
Demonstrate the skills required to intervene individually or as part of a team and manage the intervention appropriately, by using knowledge and methods specific to one or more fields of application or sectors of the administrative science domain.

Studies Profiles

International Profile

The international profile (webpage in French only) provides students with an opportunity to undertake one or two semesters at a partner university outside Canada. Refer to the database of Université Laval’s International Office (webpage in French only).

Program Benefits

Certain Distance Education Courses

Enjoy greater flexibility with the distance learning courses offered in this program, a great way to balance your studies with the other aspects of your life.

Refer to the distance learning site (in French only) and find out more about this course delivery mode.

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.

Student Exchanges Canada

Undertake 1 or 2 semesters in one of many Canadian universities outside Québec and improve your English skills.

Find out more about the possibilities with Student Exchanges Canada (webpage in French only).

Double-Degree Track

The double-degree pathway allows students to simultaneously undertake studies in a master's program at Université Laval and in a foreign partner university. This pathway offers a combination of educational activities that meet the requirements of both universities. Students receive a degree from each institution.

Internships

Put your knowledge into practice and prepare yourself to meet the demands of the labour market. A perfect opportunity to gain experience in your field of study or research, and a great addition to your resume.

For Whom Is This Program Intended?

This program is intended for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related domain (including, but not limited to, public affairs and international relations; economics and politics; economics; and industrial relations).

Have you studied outside Canada? Find out about the admission requirements based on your country of origin.

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, 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.

Every year, FSA ULaval and its investors invite students who distinguish themselves by the quality of their academic record and who wish to enroll in a master's program to submit an application for numerous admission scholarships averaging $2,000 each. Several scholarships of up to $5,000 are also offered to students who distinguish themselves by their academic results, their leadership and their social and professional involvement during their studies at the MBA or MSc. Mobility scholarships of approximately $2,000, which are complementary to the support provided by Université Laval’s International Office, are also awarded to support study abroad projects.

FSA ULaval Scholarship and Funding Program

Success Scholarships

Every year, Université Laval dedicates $5.7 million to the success of its students enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program. The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Student Success Scholarships reward the completion of the various steps in your program, from admission to graduation.

Program Length and Organization

Students can complete the program on a full-time or part-time basis.

The program takes approximately two years to complete on a full-time basis.

For Whom Is This Program Intended?

Have you studied outside Canada? Find out about the admission requirements based on your country of origin.

Targeted Language Skills

To graduate, students must demonstrate proficiency in a third language from among the following: Arabic, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.

This graduation requirement concerning proficiency in one of these languages can be satisfied by:

demonstrating Advanced I language proficiency, according to the standards of the École de langues de l'Université Laval

earning at least six credits from management courses (Université Laval offers management courses in Spanish as well as a study stay in Spanish)

Notes Concerning the Courses

Students enrolled in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Administration (MSc) program are required to complete a capstone activity at the end of their program. More information can be found at Activité terminale à la maîtrise.

In addition, foreign students who wish to undertake an integration internship must satisfy Canadian immigration requirements. Due to the possibility of choosing another type of capstone activity for this program, the integration internship cannot be considered mandatory. More information is provided on the webpage entitled Doing an internship for credit as part of your Université Laval study program.

Quebec student

Degree and Discipline

The applicant holds a bachelor's degree or a degree deemed equivalent in a domain other than business administration.

Average

The applicant has achieved a program or graduation average of at least 3.22 out of 4.33 for overall undergraduate education or equivalent.

Applicants with an average between 2.8 and 3.21 may also submit an application. However, admission is not automatically granted. Once it has analyzed the applicant’s academic and professional background, the Program Directorate may issue an offer of admission or deny the application.

Other Prior Education

This program has basic college-level mathematics requirements (differential calculus, linear algebra and vector geometry).

Applicants who do not meet this requirement may be admitted on condition they successfully complete the course titled MAT-1950 Mathématiques pour les affaires, or equivalent, in their first semester. This course may be taken at the same time as other courses in the program, with priority given to preparatory courses, as applicable.

Preparatory Coursework

Based on an applicant’s prior education, the Program Directorate may set a preparatory coursework requirement in the program discipline that includes the following courses: GSE -6003, MNG-6157 and MQT-6002, which must be successfully completed on a priority basis at the beginning of the program.

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)

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

Applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of English-language proficiency along with their application.

Exemptions

Applicants who meet any of the following conditions are not required to show proof of English proficiency:

They have completed their high school education in English.
They have received a Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in English in Québec and passed the uniform test in English.
They have received a bachelors’ degree or equivalent in English.

Transcripts must be submitted for programs other than the DCS. If in doubt, the Program Directorate may require applicants to take a language proficiency test.

Placement tests

Functional English-language proficiency may be satisfied by passing one of the following tests:

VEPT Versant English Placement Test: 58 out of 70
TOEIC Test of English for International Communication Listening and Reading: 750 out of 990
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language “Paper-Based Test”: 549 out of 650
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language “Internet-Based Test”: 79 out of 120
IELTS International English Language Testing System: 6.5 out of 9
PET Pearson English Language Test: 53 out of 90

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.

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)
for foreign applicants: a copy of the transcript of the secondary school baccalaureate examination (see the webpage FSA – précisions - in French only).

Skills Required

Successful completion of the program is dependent on the ability to work with basic software: word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), presentation software (PowerPoint), etc.

Selection Criteria

Meeting all the admission requirements does not automatically result in admission. The Program Directorate takes into consideration an applicant’s prior preparation, overall record as well as the available resources.

The Program Directorate analyzes every application and 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.

International student

French Language Proficiency

Université Laval is an institution of French expression and culture. Courses are taught in French; assignments and exams are also written in that language. Proficiency in both spoken and written French is therefore essential. For more details, refer to the policy on the use of French and the provisions regarding the application of the policy on the use of French (both documents available in French only).

Maîtrise en
administration des affaires - gestion internationale (M.B.A.)

In Brief

Objectives