Maîtrise en
administration des affaires - responsabilité sociale et environnementale des organisations (M.B.A.)

In Brief

This MBA is designed for individuals who believe that organizations should give greater consideration to ethical and environmental issues in their activities. It is also relevant for people who want to expand their horizons and develop their skills to promote cleaner and more responsible practices in their workplace. If you are such an individual, this MBA will meet your needs.

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 overall objective of this program is to train managers by offering both general training in business administration and more specialized training in corporate social and environmental responsibility.

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

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 specific times in some cases. Refer to the database of Université Laval’s International Office (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 (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).

Program Focused on Sustainable Development

This program is focused on sustainable development, that is to say it is made up of a set of courses that promote the development of skills related to sustainable development.

Learn more (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.

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).

Incorporating sustainability issues into the management of private and public organizations stimulates the growth of various “green” jobs, but sustainable development mostly goes hand-in-hand with a “greening” of existing jobs, particularly those of managers. In this context, this MBA does not aim to create jobs specialized in sustainable development, but rather encourage the consideration of this dimension in the various activities and corporate decision making. It therefore provides access to positions such as general manager, consultant, research analyst and others, as well as more specific employment for which sustainable development issues are gaining in importance.

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.