IX. Graduate Programs
Management
MA Program
The Master of Arts (MA) in Management focuses on the challenges that face leaders in the public, private and, not-for-profit sectors while emphasizing the importance of evidence- based decision-making. Successful completion of the MA degree involves a comprehensive program of theoretical study, backed by significant practical experience and analysis.
The MA in Management has two fields:
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Management Research: with emphasis on evidence-based decision-making, is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to support managerial decisions, with evidence-based reasoning. Courses are designed in a hybrid format with a mix of face-to-face meetings, seminars and lectures as well as online learning. The completion of a major research project will also be undertaken during the course of the degree.
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Accounting: combines the conceptual and quantitative elements of accounting, while promoting the integration of theory and practice. It provides graduates with a systemic understanding of knowledge of financial accounting and managerial accounting while fulfilling the requirements of the professional accounting standards defined by CPA Canada Competency Map for the first four modules of the Professional Education Program. Students will develop the technical, analytical, evaluative, leadership and, communication skills needed for a successful career in accounting and related management areas in the field/profession.
Admission Requirements
To be considered, applicants must have completed a four-year honours undergraduate degree with a minimum 2nd class (70%) (or its equivalent), from a recognized post- secondary institution. For the field specialization in Accounting, subject area coverage should be equivalent to that required for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program.
For applicants who do not hold an honours degree with a major in, or possess an undergraduate degree with a strong emphasis in either the accounting and/or management fields, additional prerequisites or academic upgrading may be required.
Applications will be assessed comprehensively, based on transcripts, referee assessment, statement of intent, and resume/CV. In cases where English is a second language, the applicant must also submit International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) (minimum 6.5) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)) (minimum 89 overall with no component score lower than 21). Applicants may also be formally interviewed.
Program Requirements
Overall Requirements (5.0 credits)
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1.00 credits – core courses
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2.50 credits -field specific electives
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0.50 credit – restricted electives
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1.00 credit – Major Research Project (MRP)
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0.00 credit – Seminar Series course (Fall and Winter Semester)
Core Courses:
Fields
Management Research
Accounting
Students may be permitted to take other courses from the Department of Management with written permission from the Graduate Program Coordinator.
Restricted Electives
One quantitative or qualitative research methods course (0.50 credits) with permission:
| MGMT*6120 | [0.50] | Quantitative Methods for Evidence Based Management |
| MGMT*6830 | [0.50] | Applied Univariate Statistical Analysis for Management |
| MGMT*6840 | [0.50] | Quantitative Research Methods: Multivariate Techniques |
| SOC*6130 | [0.50] | Quantitative Research Methods |
| PSYC*6060 | [0.50] | Research Design and Statistics |
| ANTH*6140 | [0.50] | Qualitative Research Methods |
| FRAN*6020 | [0.50] | Qualitative Research Methods |
| MGMT*6850 | [0.50] | Qualitative Research Methods |
| SOC*6140 | [0.50] | Qualitative Research Methods |
| TRMH*6080 | [0.50] | Qualitative Research Methods |
Major Research Project
| MGMT*6500 | [1.00] | Major Research Project |