Maîtrise en
administration des affaires - entrepreneuriat et gestion de PME (M.B.A.)

In Brief

After completing this program, you will have developed expertise in entrepreneurship and SME management. You will be capable of facing the specific realities of SMEs and start-up businesses. You will be proficient in solving concrete problems using management tools that are appropriate to the context of SMEs and business creation. You will have developed entrepreneurial thinking, attitudes and behaviour, which will enable you to implement creative solutions in an organization. 

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 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 Objectives

• Acquire and become proficient in the use of general knowledge in the administrative sciences, as well as knowledge specific to entrepreneurship and SMEs.
• Develop critical, ethical and socially responsible thinking.
• Acquire the vocabulary specific to the administrative sciences, more particularly as it relates to entrepreneurship and SME management, in order to communicate effectively.
• Develop management and leadership skills.

Specific Objectives

• Become proficient in using the concepts and tools that apply to SMEs and business creation.
• Identify and analyze the realities specific to SMEs and start-up businesses.
• Learn to solve concrete SME management problems using the appropriate management tools.
• Synthesize and integrate the knowledge specific to entrepreneurship and SME management in order to address an issue in the field and put forward proposals in the form of a written report.

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

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.  Note, however, that some distance learning courses may require your online presence at a fixed time in some cases.

If you wish to follow this program entirely at a distance, you might have to complete this program part-time, depending on the course schedule. Consult the distance education site to see the courses offered online (webpage in French only).

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).

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 or a degree deemed equivalent in a domain other than business administration.

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.

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.