Maîtrise en
sciences de l'administration - logistique et analytique (M. Sc.)

In Brief

In completing this program, you will develop skills in operational research, data analysis and organizational design to hold positions as analysts, consultants or managers. You will also acquire the competencies to set up flexible, reliable and efficient production units. You will become proficient with operational, tactical and strategic decision-making processes to achieve this. You will study activities such as sourcing, distribution, transportation or the choice of partners, as well as the integrated management of all of these activities, and you will test your management knowledge and skills by undertaking an intervention in the field.

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.

Objectives

General Objectives

• Become proficient in the use of the vocabulary and tools specific to the fields of logistics and analytics.

• Develop the skills and competencies required to undertake this professional career.

• Develop critical, ethical and socially responsible thinking skills with regard to the choice of technologies and business strategies.
• Learn to communicate effectively.

Specific Objectives

• Conduct a critical examination of the organizational practices and strategies in logistics (managing the entire flow of information, materials and services) and business analytics (techniques used in big data analysis so as to improve an organization’s decision-making processes).
• Develop flexible, reliable and efficient production units by proposing innovative, ethical and socially responsible solutions.
• Solve complex situations that involve multiple dimensions and issues in terms of organizational research, data analysis, information technology and organizational design.
• Make appropriate use of the knowledge acquired during an intervention in a professional environment.

Studies Profiles

International Profile

Le profil international permet de poursuivre une ou deux sessions d'études dans une université partenaire située à l'extérieur du Canada. Consulter la base de données MoveOn pour connaître les universités partenaires de ce programme à l'étranger.

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).

For Whom Is This Program Intended?

This program is intended for individuals with a bachelor’s or equivalent degree in business administration, science, engineering or a related field.

Have you studied outside Canada ? Learn about admission requirements based on your place of residence. 

Your Future

Upon arrival at the Faculty, you may be eligible to receive many services offered by the Service du développement professionnel (SDP) (in French only) and participate in the career activities it organizes. Refer to its website to learn about all of the ways in which the SDP can help you develop your career project and make it a reality.

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 (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.