Maîtrise en
administration des affaires - stratégie et innovation (M.B.A.)

In Brief

Designed to meet the needs of the increasingly specific and changing needs of organizations, the general objective of this strategy and innovation program is to train competent managers or consultants who can work or intervene within large or small organizations, regardless of the industry, and who will contribute to their success through the design and implementation of effective strategies.

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 Objectives

• Acquire and become proficient in the use of advanced knowledge and complex concepts in the administrative sciences, more specifically in strategic marketing.
• Develop critical, ethical and socially responsible thinking.
• Acquire the vocabulary specific to the administrative sciences in order to communicate effectively.
• Consolidate one’s management and leadership skills.

Specific Objectives

• Understand the characteristics of strategy and innovation that contribute to the success of an organization’s performance.
• Conduct diagnostics on the organization, as well as on the dynamics and issues it faces.
• Become proficient with the various concepts and tools used in making strategic decisions and the development of innovation.
• Use information technology and understand the new forms of organizations, as well as the new business models.

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

Ce programme peut être suivi partiellement ou entièrement à distance, une formule qui offre toute la souplesse que vous souhaitez pour concilier les études avec les autres sphères de votre vie. Notez toutefois que certains cours à distance peuvent nécessiter votre présence en ligne à heure fixe dans certains cas. Si vous désirez suivre ce programme entièrement à distance, vous pourriez devoir cheminer uniquement à temps partiel, selon la mise à l'horaire des cours. Consultez le site de la formation à distance pour en apprendre davantage sur cette formule d'enseignement et pour connaître les activités de formation offertes à distance pour cette maîtrise.

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).

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 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).

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.