Maîtrise en
administration des affaires - planification financière (M.B.A.)

In Brief

If you currently hold a position as a manager in a financial planning organization, or would like to become one in the future, this MBA is for you. It will provide you with solid general knowledge in management and in taxation, finance and retirement plans.

Note: The MBA in Financial Planning does not lead to the designation of planificatrice financière ou planificateur financier (Pl. Fin.). However, in combination with additional courses, this program could meet, or partially meet, the academic requirements of the Institut québécois de planification financière (IQPF).

Overall, the MBA and professional master’s programs at the Faculty of Business Administration aim to help you build knowledge and develop your analytical and critical thinking skills to increase your ability to make complex business decisions. In addition to developing your management skills, these programs prepare you to work in a context of globalization. They also aim to train managers and analysts who are concerned about ethics, socially responsible and equipped with strong leadership and communication skills.

• Certain courses given in hybrid delivery mode: a very flexible formula that combines the advantages of in-class and online teaching. In-class meetings are held once a month or every two weeks, depending on the course’s pedagogical approach.
• Full-time or part-time: you’re the one who decides on the pace of your progress in the program.

Watch the video (in French only) to find out more about this program and attend an information session on the master’s programs (in French only).

Objectives

General Objective

The general objective of this program is to train managers by providing general education in business administration and more specialized training in financial planning.

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.
• Become proficient in oral and written French and written English.
• 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 (webpage in French only).

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).

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 any individual who holds a bachelor's or equivalent degree.

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 (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.

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 (webpage in French only)

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.