Management

Admissions | Program Structure | Management Seminars | Recent Thesis Topics

The MSc in Management is designed for those who wish to enhance their expertise in the areas of human resources and strategic management. For students pursuing a career in business, the program focuses on personnel and strategic issues, preparing graduates to assume managerial positions in human resources departments or to work as consultants.

The program also serves as an excellent stepping stone for those wishing to pursue doctoral studies in Management or Industrial and Organizational Psychology. The structure of the program allows candidates to build on a solid theoretical base and produce the kind of practical research that is becoming increasingly necessary in contemporary organizations.

The MSc in Management prepares graduates for various careers. For those who wish to work as HR managers or consultants, the program provides a specialization in human resources and strategic issues. The program is also an important stepping stone for those who wish to pursue doctoral studies in Management or Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Admissions

Business majors and those who have majored in psychology, sociology, and other non-business areas are welcome to apply.

Program Structure

The MSc program is a 45-credit program.

Core Courses	2 courses	6 credits
Research Methodology	1 course	3 credits
Specialized Management Seminars (see below)	5 seminars	15 credits
Research Thesis		21 credits

Management Seminars

MSCA 641 - Organizational Staffing
MSCA 642 - Employee Development
MSCA 643 - Motivation, Evaluation, Compensation and Rewards
MSCA 645 - Organizational Theory and Design
MSCA 647 - Strategic Management
MSCA 652A - International Management
MSCA 652M - Individual Performance in Organizations
MSCA 652T - Administrative Theory

Recent Thesis Topics

• The Effect of Pay System and Instructions on Creativity and Performance: A Simulation Study
• Competitive Intelligence and Small Companies: A Study of Two Industries
• Culture, Training and Negotiations: A Cross-Cultural Study in Multi-Cultural Montreal
• Retirement Planning: Do Financial Means Influence Life Satisfaction? A Comparative Study of Male and Female Retirees
• Social Construction Approach to Non-Profit Organization Effectiveness: Is it Tenable?
• Organizational Work Life Balance Practices: Socialization, Perceived Fit and Organizational Outcomes