Master of Business Administration (MBA Program)

Because the real cost of business
is too high to ignore. 

Program overview

Our one-year and two-year program options take the student's needs into account.

Employers are seeking a set of skills that most MBA programs have historically neglected to teach, like AI, financial technology, data analysis, and design thinking. Our MBA program focuses on these.

Choose a path length

One year or two? Choose between our 48-credit (MBA General) and 54-credit (MBA Internship) programs, keeping in mind that every student begins at the same time and takes the same number of classes. The difference in credits comes down to the time you spend in the internship, not the classroom. The 48-credit program can be completed in 12 months. The 54-credit takes 20 months, though many students accelerate it to finish in 16.

Option Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter

1 year 48 credits

Core

Electives

Electives

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2 year 54 credits*

Core

Electives

Internship*

Electives

Electives

*Internship can be completed in any term after the core


When the market speaks, we listen

With flexible specializations, our students can personalize the content of their degrees to gain a competitive edge. 


Program Breakdown

Base Camp

Our intensive, one-week workshop ensures that everyone begins their MBA with a basic level of quantitative competency.

→ Business Math
→ Financial Accounting


The Core - Diversify Your Learning Experience

The McGill Desautels’ MBA program integrates sustainability into our core courses, from accounting to operations. We strive to provide an outstanding learning experience for the next generation of changemakers through interactive lectures and case studies which form the basis of our foundational courses:

*Click on the course name to access the description.

BUSA 695 Real-Time Decisions 1.5 Credits
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MGCR 613 Managerial Economics 1.5 Credits
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MGCR 614 Management Statistics 1.5 Credits
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MGCR 617 Operations Management 1.5 Credits
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MGCR 618 Leadership&Professional Skills 1.5 Credits
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MGCR 620 Information Systems 1.5 Credits
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MGCR 622 Organizational Strategy 1.5 Credits
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MGCR 638 Marketing Management 1.5 Credits
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MGCR 639 Mng Organizational Behaviour 1.5 Credits
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MGCR 640 Accounting&Financial Reporting 1.5 Credits
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MGCR 642 Financial Reporting 1.5 Credits
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Experiential Learning

Bringing learning to life in a real-world setting

10-day international study trip: Improve your global fluency through company visits and networking events in a foreign context (4.5 credits).

Internships: Build practical work experience to leverage in your future career (6 credits).

Exchanges: Gain a new perspective by studying at another top business school overseas (12 credits).

Practicum: Complete a specialized project under the guidance of an accomplished faculty member (6 credits).


Specializations

Specializations allow students to tailor their studies to their specific career goals and interests. Students may choose from over 50 management electives courses, they also have the option of pursuing an independent research project in collaboration with a faculty member. 

Finance

Emphasizes on how firms raise capital and on the optimal allocation of capital for investments. Students gain expertise in three subfields of finance - banking, corporate finance and investments. They gain an understanding of the functions related to corporate fund management and investment decision-making. This specialization prepares students for multiple careers, including investment banking, corporate finance, corporate treasury, asset management or risk management, among others.

To complete a specialization, students must complete 15 credits from the list of courses below.

FINE 620 Corporate Mergers 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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FINE 622 Modern Corporate Finance 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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FINE 630 Fixed Income Markets 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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FINE 632 Global Environ&Econmc Policies 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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FINE 639 Derivatives & Risk Management 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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FINE 541N1 Applied Investments 1.5 Credits
    Offered in the:
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FINE 541N2 Applied Investments 1.5 Credits
    Offered in the:
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FINE 645 Money and Capital Markets 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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FINE 646 Investments & Portfolio Mgmt 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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FINE 648 Applied Corporate Finance 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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FINE 664 Mng Pension & Retirement Funds 3 Credits
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FINE 665 Invest. Strat. & Beh. Finance 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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FINE 691 Advanced Topics in Finance 2 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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FINE 692 Advanced Topics in Finance 3 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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FINE 693 Global Capital Markets 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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FINE 694 International Corp. Finance 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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ACCT 618 Financial Rep: Structure&Ana 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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BUSA 692 Advanced Topics in Mgmt 3 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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Only Topic: Merger and Acquisition Strategy

INSY 642 Tech. and Tools for Analytics 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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INSY 690 Advanced Topics in Mgmt IS 1 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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Only Topic: Big Data and Business Intelligence

BUSA 620 Independent Study 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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* Independent studies courses in finance must be approved by the area coordinator 

This list is tentative and subject to revision

Marketing

This specialization focuses on the development of skills in understanding customers and markets, creating value through products and services, evaluating the effectiveness of marketing programs, and managing customer relationships. It emphasizes understanding the market and stresses the formulation of successful marketing strategies in all types of environments. Just as consumer product companies market their goods, government agencies, non-profit institutions and other public organizations provide services which have to be marketed. Marketers must carefully define the product, inform consumers about it, present it in the best manner and decide on a price. The manner in which these activities are carried out is at the heart of an organization’s strategy. This concentration prepares students for multiple careers, including brand and product management, advertising, market research, project management or marketing and general consulting. 

To complete a specialization, students must complete 15 credits from the list of courses below.

MRKT 645 Winning at Brands 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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MRKT 652 Competitive Marketing Strategy 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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MRKT 655 Marketing Planning 3 Credits
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MRKT 657 Customer Insights 3 Credits
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MRKT 658 Marketing Intelligence 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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MRKT 690 Advanced Topics in Marketing 1 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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MRKT 691 Advanced Topics in Marketing 2 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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INSY 690 Advanced Topics in Mgmt IS 1 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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Only Topic: Big Data and Business Intelligence

ORGB 633 Managerial Negotiations 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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ORGB 690 Advanced Topics in OB 1 3 Credits
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Only Topic: Creativity, Curiosity and Guts

BUSA 620 Independent Study 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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* Independent studies courses in marketing must be approved by the area coordinator

This list is tentative and subject to revision

Global Strategy and Leadership

Drawing on a variety of cross-disciplinary courses, including strategy, organizational behaviour, entrepreneurship and international business, this concentration provides students with an integrated perspective on leading and shaping strategy to address today’s global business issues. Students develop the skills valued by employers in consulting, strategic planning, business development, project management, and related fields. Among the issues covered are how to take a firm international, how to lead and manage talent, how to manage a multicultural workforce, how to launch a new venture, how to negotiate effectively, and how to promote sustainable development.

To complete a specialization, students must complete 15 credits from the list of courses below.

BUSA 614 Govnce of Corp: Contemp Issues 3 Credits
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BUSA 640 Launching New Ventures 3 Credits
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BUSA 660 CEO Insights 3 Credits
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BUSA 664 Creating the Small Business 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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BUSA 665 Managing the Small Enterprise 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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BUSA 690 Advanced Topics in Mgmt 1 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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BUSA 691 Advanced Topics in Mgmt 2 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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BUSA 692 Advanced Topics in Mgmt 3 3 Credits
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INDR 633 Creating Wealth & Prosperity 3 Credits
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MGPO 615 Consulting for Change 3 Credits
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MGPO 630 Managing Strategy & Innovation 3 Credits
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MGPO 637 Cases in Competitive Strategy 3 Credits
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MGPO 640 Strategies for Sustainable Dev 3 Credits
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MGPO 645 Strategy in Context 3 Credits
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MGPO 651 Strategic Mgmt:Dev Countries 3 Credits
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MGPO 669 Managing Globalization 3 Credits
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MGPO 683 International Business Policy 3 Credits
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MGPO 690 Adv. Topics Strategic Mgmt 1 3 Credits
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ORGB 633 Managerial Negotiations 3 Credits
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ORGB 640 The Art of Leadership 3 Credits
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ORGB 680 Talent Mgmt in a Global World 3 Credits
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ORGB 685 Cross Cultural Management 3 Credits
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ORGB 690 Advanced Topics in OB 1 3 Credits
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ACCT 618 Financial Rep: Structure&Ana 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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MRKT 652 Competitive Marketing Strategy 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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MGSC 602 Strategic Mgmt of Operations 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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BUSA 620 Independent Study 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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* Independent studies courses in global strategy and leadership must be approved by the area coordinator

This list is tentative and subject to revision

Business Analytics

The Business Analytics concentration equips students with the ability to apply data analytic techniques and tools to make better managerial decisions and drive superior business performance. Students will gain the ability to transform data into a powerful strategic asset. Students completing this concentration will have training in various methods and tools for analytics, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategic use of analytics for businesses.

To complete a specialization, students must complete 15 credits from the list of courses below.

INSY 642 Tech. and Tools for Analytics 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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MGSC 640 Fund. of Decision Analytics 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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INSY 609 Technology Project Management 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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INSY 652 Predictive Analytics 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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INSY 653 Analytics for Dig Bus Models 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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INSY 691 Advanced Topics in Mgmt IS 2 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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MGSC 650 Operations and Risk Analytics 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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MGSC 656 Analytics Consulting 3 Credits
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MGSC 690 Selected Topics in Mgmt Sci 1 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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MRKT 658 Marketing Intelligence 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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MRKT 690 Advanced Topics in Marketing 1 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
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Only topics: Internet Marketing Analytics and Strategies &

Decision Making For Convergence Insights, Analytics, and Innovation

FINE 646 Investments & Portfolio Mgmt 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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ORGB 690 Advanced Topics in OB 1 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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Only topic: People Analytics

BUSA 620 Independent Study 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
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* Independent studies courses in business analytics must be approved by the area coordinator

This list is tentative and subject to revision

Entrepreneurship

The new inter-disciplinary specialization in entrepreneurship draws from strategy, marketing and analytics.

This program appeals to students who:

  • Have a concept, process, or product idea and are looking to explore the commercialization process
  • Have a general interest in entrepreneurship
  • Wish to pursue a career in a small or medium-sized growth company or non-profit
  • Are interested in bringing the entrepreneurial spirit to a large corporation as an “intrapreneur”
  • Are looking to strengthen their soft skills in team building, communication, and leadership

To complete a specialization, students must complete 15 credits from the list of courses below.

MRKT 652 Competitive Marketing Strategy 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

BUSA 664 Creating the Small Business 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

BUSA 665 Managing the Small Enterprise 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

BUSA 690 Advanced Topics in Mgmt 1 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

BUSA 691 Advanced Topics in Mgmt 2 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

Topic: Technological Entrepreneurship

MGPO 645 Strategy in Context 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
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ORGB 680 Talent Mgmt in a Global World 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

INSY 642 Tech. and Tools for Analytics 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

INSY 691 Advanced Topics in Mgmt IS 2 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

Exceptionally in Winter 2023 as a substitute for INSY 642

ORGB 690 Advanced Topics in OB 1 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
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BUSA 620 Independent Study 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

 

* Independent studies courses in entrepreneurship must be approved by the area coordinator

This list is tentative and subject to revision

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