Programme Structure

Semester One (October – December)

Essential Skills for the knowledge-based economy

The first semester focues on developing essential skills for the current economic climate where IT, communication and critical thinking skills are paramount. In all areas of business, students must be able to effectively access, analyze, and communicate knowledge and information in order to succeed.

• Professional and Personal development
• IT Skills
• Research Methodology & Effective Academic Writing
• Fundamentals of Global Economics
• English Language Skills

Semester Two (January-May)

Business Fundamentals

After a solid grounding in IT, communication and critical thinking skills, the second semester provides the fundamental technical knowledge needed to pursue studies at the Master of Science level.

• Quantitative Methods for Managers
• Introduction to Corporate Strategy
• Management and HR Fundamentals
• Marketing Fundamentals
• English Language Skills III for Native French Speakers
• Intensive French Lessons for Non-Native French Speakers

Semester 3 (May-August)

Narrowing your Focus

The third semester focuses on the specific pre-requisite material needed to succeed in the second year of studies at the Master of Science level. Through a final research paper and optional internship, students have the opportunity to gain specific insight into their chosen fields from both a practical and theoretical perspective.