Program Overview

Research Masters in Management Sciences

Presentation

The research master's degree in management sciences is a 2nd cycle program offered by the School of Management of the University of Sherbrooke. This program aims to enable students to continue acquiring knowledge related to their previous training or to acquire specialized training in one of the School of Management's research areas.

Objectives

The objectives of this program are:

• To enable the student to continue acquiring knowledge related to their previous training or to acquire specialized training in one of the School of Management's research areas.
• To carry out research on a given subject, to master a research method and to be able to communicate the results of their work.
• To become able to contribute to the resolution of management problems within multidisciplinary teams.

Program Structure

The program consists of 45 credits, divided into:

• 24 credits of compulsory educational activities from the common core.
• Credits for compulsory and optional educational activities for the pathway, varying depending on the pathway chosen.

Pathways

The program offers six pathways:

• Career path in finance.
• Pathway in e-commerce management (admissions suspended).
• Pathway in intervention and organizational change.
• Marketing career path.
• Pathway in accounting sciences (admissions suspended).
• Pathway in business intelligence strategy.

Admission and Requirements

The admission conditions are:

• Hold an undergraduate university degree in administration or the equivalent.
• Have obtained a cumulative average of at least 2.7 in a system where the maximum mark is 4.3.
• A candidate holding an undergraduate degree in another field of study may also be admitted; a propaedeutic may be required.

Linguistic Requirements

All those admitted must have a very good knowledge of the French language. Proof of minimum mastery of the French language can be provided by obtaining an exemption or by reaching level C1 in the four fundamental skills in one of the tests recognized by the University of Sherbrooke.

Why This Program

This program allows students to develop cutting-edge research skills and strengthen their professional or academic expertise. It offers the opportunity to choose from several areas of research specialization recognized at the School of Management and to collaborate closely with a research director.

Research Environment

The School of Management has several chairs and research teams, using different recognized methodological approaches. Research at the School of Management stands out for its relevance and transferability in practice settings.

Funding and Scholarships

Scholarships are available to facilitate graduate studies. A directory of UdeS scholarships is available for more information.

Expertise of the Faculty

The School of Management's faculty is very active in the respective fields, providing personalized support to students. A directory of UdeS professors is available for more information.

Research Groupings

The School of Management has several research groups, including chairs and research groups in international development economics, responsible finance, and financial integrity, among others.

Dissertations and Theses

Student dissertations and theses are available on the Savoir UdeS website, providing a platform for sharing research results.