Management, Desautels Faculty of
About Desautels Faculty of Management
Today’s business leaders must excel as critical thinkers on a global stage, capable of making insightful, cross-disciplinary decisions. McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management stands out as one of the most internationally diverse business schools, attracting students and faculty from across the globe and emphasizing a deep understanding of global challenges. This is the McGill Desautels advantage.
Beyond academics, students may have the opportunity to gain practical experience through internships and participate in exchange programs with prestigious business schools in Europe, Asia, the United States, and South America, depending on the program.
McGill University offers a wide range of graduate-level management programs designed to meet the unique needs and aspirations of diverse individuals. Prospective students are encouraged to explore the distinctive features of each program to find the one that aligns best with their goals and strengths.
- M.B.A. Programs
- M.B.A./Japan Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
- Joint Executive M.B.A. Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
- Master of Management Programs
- Joint Ph.D. in Management Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
- Post-M.B.A. Graduate Certificates Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
- Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management Admission Requirements and Applications Procedures
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
M.B.A. Programs
About the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The McGill MBA focuses on applied and experiential learning in business management, fostering innovation by addressing evolving industry challenges and promoting creative solutions. Recognizing the importance of sustainability, we have woven these critical issues into our core courses, from accounting to operations, ensuring students gain a well-rounded, responsible business perspective. Through interactive lectures and case studies that form the foundation of our curriculum, we aim to deliver an exceptional learning experience for the next generation of changemakers.
You can choose between the MBA-General 48-credit and the MBA-Internship 54-credit program. The 48-credit option is designed to be completed in 12 months, while the 54-credit option can be completed in 20 months, with an option to accelerate to 16 months. The main difference between the programs lies in the duration of the internship rather than classroom time, allowing flexibility for students to tailor their experience.
With 5 specializations, our students can personalize the content of their degrees to gain a competitive edge. From Global Strategy & Leadership, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Business Analytics, these specializations can tailor your MBA to align with your career ambitions.
For more information, visit mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mba-programs/mba.
Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mba-programs/mba/admissions.
Application Dates and Deadlines
For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mba-programs/mba/admissions.
M.B.A./Japan Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
About the M.B.A./Japan
**This program is no longer accepting new students.**
Admission Requirements
For more information on admission requirements, visit our website at https://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mba-japan.
Application Procedures
For more information on application procedures, visit our website at https://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mba-japan.
Application Dates and Deadlines
For application dates and deadlines, visit our website at https://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mba-japan.
Joint Executive M.B.A. Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
About the Joint Executive M.B.A.
Executive Master of Business Administration (E.M.B.A.) Joint Executive M.B.A. (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)
The E.M.B.A. program is designed both to teach new managerial tools as well as to allow managers to take a step back from the tools and understand their strengths and limitations. It also aims at presenting different models of management and is designed to meet the training needs of managers who currently hold—or who will hold in the future—senior management positions.
It is offered jointly with Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC) – Montreal.
Admission Requirements
For the admission criteria, please consult the following website: www.embamcgillhec.ca/en/application/admission-criteria.
Application Procedures
For the application procedures, please consult the following website: www.embamcgillhec.ca/en/application.
Application Dates and Deadlines
For the application dates and deadlines, please consult the following website: www.embamcgillhec.ca/en/application.
Master of Management Programs
About the Master of Management Programs
Master of Management (M.M.) Analytics (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)
The McGill Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) is a specialized program with a strong emphasis on experiential learning and is available in both in-person and online formats. The MMA curriculum equips future analytics leaders with the technical expertise, applied knowledge, and strategic insight needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving field of business analytics and AI, fostering innovation, automation and data-driven decision-making.
The program offers both 12-month and 16-month in-person, full-time options, with the 16-month format including an internship for students seeking additional professional experience before graduation. The part-time online program is to be completed in 20 months. Students are exposed to a variety of management analytics application topics including marketing, retailing, supply chain, healthcare, security, pricing, talent, and network analytics.
For more information, visit mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mma.
Master of Management (M.M.) Finance (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)
The McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) is a specialized program with a strong emphasis on experiential learning, designed for ambitious, high-achieving students aiming to build a career in finance. The MMF curriculum equips future finance leaders with advanced financial knowledge, quantitative skills, and practical insights necessary to excel in the dynamic world of finance and investment management.
The program offers both 12-month and 16-month options, with the 16-month format including an applied finance project students seeking additional hands-on experience before graduation. The MMF covers a wide range of topics, including corporate finance, risk management, asset valuation, financial technology, and investment strategies, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of modern finance.
For more information, visit mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mmf.
Master of Management (M.M.) Manufacturing Management (Non-Thesis) (56 credits)
The Master in Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management (MGMSCM) program is offered at Zhejiang University (Hangzhou, China). It follows the same curriculum as the M.M.M. program and is offered on a part-time basis at Zhejiang University (with options for a semester of courses in Montreal including an optional summer project). As part of Master in Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management initiative, students having completed the MGMSCM program could then transfer the acquired credits to apply toward Zhejiang's M.B.A. degree. Students having successfully completed all requirements for Zhejiang's MGMSCM program earn two degrees: an M.M.M. from McGill and an M.B.A from Zhejiang.
The program is instructed in English. It is targeted at high-potential managers in manufacturing, services, and logistics industries as well as entrepreneurs.
on visit our website at mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/gmscm.
Find out more about Zhejiang University's MGMSCM program in China.
Master of Management (M.M.) IMHL (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)
The M.M. in International Master's for Health Leadership; Non-Thesis program is designed for clinicians and managers in the context of health care to help develop management skills for emerging health care leaders. This is a 15-month program made up of five 12-day modules, followed by a Master's paper.
For more information, visit our website at mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/imhl.
Master of Management (M.M.) IMPM (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)
Engaging managers beyond administration and functioning within an authentically international context, this collaborative venture of business schools located in five different countries allows mid-career managers to study and focus on their own organizational and leadership issues with other international managers at universities in Brazil, England, India, China, and Canada.
For more information, visit our website at mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/impm.
Master of Management (M.M.) Retailing (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)
The Master of Management in Retailing (MMR) is a specialized, non-thesis program designed to focus on the customer journey and the innovations driving retail transformation. The MMR equips future retail leaders with the knowledge, skills, and strategic insights needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving global retail landscape. The program emphasizes operational efficiency, competitiveness, and customer satisfaction, all aimed at building a foundation for a better society.
The MMR is a 16-month program, but it can be completed in as little as 12 months for students with relevant retail work experience. This flexible timeline allows participants to tailor the program to their individual backgrounds and career goals.
International in scope, the MMR offers a unique blend of disciplines and experiential learning opportunities. Students have access to an optional internship, research projects at the state-of-the-art Retail Innovation Lab, an international trip, and the Retail Innovation Challenge. These hands-on experiences enable students to tackle real-world retail challenges and gain a competitive edge in the industry.
For more information, visit our website at mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/master-management-retailing-mmr.
Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
- Analytics: For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mma/admissions.
- Finance: For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mmf/admissions.
- MBA: For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mba-programs/mba/admissions.
- MGMSCM China: For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/gmscm/admissions.
- IMPM: For more information, please refer to impm.org/admissions/how-to-apply.
- IMHL: For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/imhl/applying.
- MMR: For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/master-management-retailing-mmr/admissions.
Application Dates and Deadlines
- Analytics: For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mma/admissions.
- Finance: For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mmf/admissions.
- MBA: For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mba-programs/mba/admissions.
- MGMSCM China: For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/gmscm/admissions.
- IMPM: For more information, please refer to www.impm.org.
- IMHL: For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/imhl/applying.
- MMR: For more information, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/master-management-retailing-mmr/admissions.
Joint Ph.D. in Management Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Management
The Ph.D. Program participates in the Joint Ph.D. Program that brings together the four Montreal universities: Concordia University, the École des Hautes Études Commerciales (affiliated with the Université de Montréal), McGill University, and the Université de Québec à Montréal. The Ph.D. program in Management is intended to educate competent researchers and to stimulate research on management issues.
The program represents a number of innovations in doctoral work in the field of management. First, by cooperating, the four universities are able to make available to the program's students a diverse pool of approximately 520 professors qualified to direct doctoral-level study and research. Second, the program has been carefully developed to encourage independent, creative work on the part of its students, with close, personal contact with the professors. This program will appeal especially to the mature, experienced candidate with relatively well-defined interests. Across the four member universities, some courses are offered in English and some in French (all papers may, however, be written in English or French).
The program places considerable emphasis on the theoretical foundations of management and its underlying disciplines. Graduates of the program are expected to have:
- some knowledge of all the main areas of management;
- a thorough knowledge of one applied area of management, and one support discipline;
- a complete command of the research methodologies used in management; and
- some familiarity with modern theories and methods of the pedagogy of management.
The program consists of three phases: preparation, specialization, and dissertation.
Preparation – Phase I
Before entering the program, the student will have selected the area of specialization from the following areas/options:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Organizational Behaviour
- Retail Management
- Strategy and Organization
Specialization – Phase II
In Phase II, students probe deeply into their chosen area of specialization. With their Phase II Advisory Committee, students work out an individual program of study, which takes about 18–24 months. The phase focuses on a specialization area and a support field. The specialization area could be one of the basic ones listed in Phase I (for example, marketing or operations management), a sub-area within one of these (such as organizational development within organizational behaviour), or an interdisciplinary area that combines two or more of these (such as behaviour aspects of accounting or international marketing).
The support field is selected to help the student develop a foundation of knowledge in a fundamental discipline that underlies the theory in management. For example, a student in marketing might select psychology, sociology, or statistics. One in management policy might select political science or general systems theory, or perhaps even philosophy. Other choices are possible.
Students officially enter Phase II of the program when their Phase II Advisory Committee has been established and, together with the student, formally agrees on a proposal for the work to be done in Phase II. The Phase II Form (Advisory Committee) must be approved by the McGill and the Joint Doctoral Committees. This includes the following:
- Doctoral seminars in the specialization area; minimum four courses
- Any other existing graduate-level courses in the specialization area and support field deemed appropriate by the Phase II Advisory Committee; minimum two courses in support field
- Seminar on Research Methodology (MGMT 707 Research Methodology., 3 credits) or equivalent approved graduate-level course
- Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (EDPH 689 Teaching and Learning in Higher Education., 3 credits) or equivalent approved graduate-level course
- Comprehensive Examination (MGMT 701 Comprehensive Examination., 0 credits)
- A publishable research paper (MGMT 720 Research Paper., 3 credits)
The Phase II Advisory Committee will normally consist of at least three members; a supervisor and others decided upon jointly by the supervisor and the student. One of these members will typically come from the support field. Every student's Phase II Advisory Committee must have representation from at least two universities in the joint program.
Dissertation – Phase III
In the third phase of the program, students research, write, and defend a dissertation that probes deeply into a well-defined research topic. The topic is developed with the Phase III Advisory Committee (at least three members), which may be the same as the Phase II Advisory Committee or may be reconstituted, again with representation from at least one of the other participating universities. The topic is approved formally by the Phase III Advisory Committee and, once the research is completed and the dissertation written, the student publicly defends the completed thesis. The Phase III Form (Phase III Advisory Committee) must be approved by the McGill and the Joint Doctoral Committees.
Admission Requirements
Candidates normally hold a master's-level degree, with a strong academic record from a recognized university.
GMAT (or GRE–General Test) results are optional but highly recommended.
Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English. Before acceptance, appropriate exam results must be submitted directly from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Office. Applications will not be considered if a TOEFL or IELTS test result is not available. A minimum score of 100 for the Internet-based test, with each component score not less than 20, is required for admission. A minimum score of 7 for IELTS is required. Tests must have been written within the past two years.
Files will not be considered unless thee required test scores are received by the application deadline.
Application Procedures
McGill’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Admissions and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
- GMAT (or GRE-General Test) written within the past 5 years — optional
- Responses to personal statement questions
- Curriculum vitae
For more information, consult the Desautels Faculty of Management's website.
Application Dates and Deadlines
For application dates and deadlines, please consult the following website: mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/phd/admissions/process.
Post-M.B.A. Graduate Certificates Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
About the Post-M.B.A. Graduate Certificate
**This program is no longer accepting new students.**
The graduate certificate meets the needs of two groups of professional managers:
- managers who graduated from an M.B.A. program several years ago and would like to take a series of courses to update their skills; and
- managers who graduated from an M.B.A. program recently and who would like to broaden the base of their education with a selection of courses that complement their major field of studies.
The graduate certificate may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
The entrance requirement is an M.B.A. degree from a recognized university with a CGPA that meets the minimum requirements of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Two official transcripts of grades and degree confirmations from all universities attended are required. These include universities attended on exchange or as visiting students. For international applicants, the academic records and verifying degree conferrals must be submitted in the original language with official translations, listing courses and grades for each year of study. These documents must bear the actual signature of the registrar and the official seal or stamp of the institution.
About the Post-M.B.A. Japan Graduate Certificate
**This program is no longer accepting new students.**
For more information related to the M.B.A. Japan, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/mba-japan.
Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Post MBA (15 credits)
**This program is no longer accepting new students.**
Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Post MBA Japan (15 credits)
**This program is no longer accepting new students.**
Admission Requirements
- Graduate Certificate Post-M.B.A.: Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
A TOEFL test is also required to determine the English proficiency of applicants whose mother tongue is not English. Applicants are additionally expected to have completed two years of full-time work experience before submitting their application to the Post-M.B.A. program.
For more information visit our website at mcgill.ca/desautels/programs or call the Master Programs Office at 514-398-4066. - Graduate Certificate Post-M.B.A. Japan: This program is no longer accepting new students.
Application Procedures
- Graduate Certificate Post-M.B.A.: This program is no longer accepting new students.
- Graduate Certificate Post-M.B.A. Japan: This program is no longer accepting new students.
Application Dates and Deadlines
- Graduate Certificate Post-M.B.A.: This program is no longer accepting new students.
- Graduate Certificate Post-M.B.A. Japan: This program is no longer accepting new students.
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management Admission Requirements and Applications Procedures
About the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management (GCHM) is a joint initiative between the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Desautels Faculty of Management. The program focuses on a range of managerial skills to positively impact the quality, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility of health care delivery. This includes: leading transformation, financial management and analysis, leading and managing people, conflict resolutions and negotiations, process analysis in health care settings, managing and improving quality in health care systems, and health management.
The program will be supported through readings, individual and group assignments, and workshops. Each student will also participate in an experiential (CAPSTONE) project throughout the certificate program, which serves to reinforce the material presented in each course, under the guidance of a unique mentor. The topic of the project could take the form of a business plan, quality improvement project, or position paper on a topic related to the learning in the program.
The GCHM is an 8-month, 15-credit graduate program which takes place entirely online over four modules. These 15 graduate credits can be brought forward for Advanced Standing in the International Masters for Health Leadership program at McGill.
Admission Requirements and Applications Procedures
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management is a program for the healthcare professionals with some work experience in the healthcare sector, interested in acquiring a set of managerial skills.
For more information about admission requirements and application procedures, please refer to mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/gchm/admissions.
Required Courses
There are a total of 15 credits required for this program.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGCR 629 | Healthcare Leadership. | 1 |
Healthcare Leadership. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to the leadership challenges of the 21st century in a rapidly changing global environment at the intersection of business and society. | ||
| ACCT 645 | Financial Management in Healthcare. | 2 |
Financial Management in Healthcare. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Concepts of financial accounting to the non-accountant user of financial information. Fundamental knowledge of financial accounting, including financial statements, accounting “rules”, assets, liabilities and equity, the income statements as well as the financial statement analysis. | ||
| MGSC 641D1 | Operations Management in Health Services. | 1 |
Operations Management in Health Services. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Why effective operations management is essential to delivering safe, high-quality, cost-effective and patient-centred care. Fundamental concepts necessary to observe and understand the patient flows, including measuring demand and capacity, identifying key performance measures and pinpointing the sources of variability. Strategies to improve the patient flows, including workforce planning, optimization of admission and discharge processes as well as real-time demand and capacity management. | ||
| MGSC 641D2 | Operations Management in Health Services . | 1 |
Operations Management in Health Services . Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. For description see MGSC 641D1. | ||
| ORGB 644D1 | Managerial Negotiations in Healthcare. | 1 |
Managerial Negotiations in Healthcare. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Fundamentals of negotiation and dispute resolution in order to better understand the dynamics that lead to successful negotiation outcomes in healthcare settings: distributive negotiations, integrative negotiations, ethics, salary and contract negotiations, cross cultural negotiations, gender and negotiations, interests rights and power, online and third party negotiations. | ||
| ORGB 644D2 | Managerial Negotiations in Healthcare. | 1 |
Managerial Negotiations in Healthcare. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. For description see ORGB 644D1. | ||
| MGSC 642 | Quality Management in Healthcare. | 2 |
Quality Management in Healthcare. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Quality management concepts and tools with a focus on healthcare. Techniques and tools in collect and processing data on safety and quality. Quality improvement models and frameworks. Lean process improvement tools and scientific methodologies for understanding, analyzing and improving work processes. Sigma methodologies to eliminate quality defects. The most recent lean and six sigma applications that aim to provide better care at lower cost. | ||
| ORGB 643 | Leading and Managing People in Healthcare. | 2 |
Leading and Managing People in Healthcare. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Applying leadership and management, human decision-making, human motivation, teams and conflict, persuasion, influence, and inter-dependence, power and politics, learning in teams and organizations, and leading change to healthcare organizations and healthcare professionals. | ||
| BUSA 647D1 | Healthcare Management Practicum. | 2 |
Healthcare Management Practicum. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Preparation of a research proposal on a problem in any healthcare setting from problem statement to methodology. Implementation of the methodology, including sample selection, collecting data, and completing an appropriate data analysis. Drawing data-based conclusions and recommendations that address the problem statement. Presenting and defending the students’ research process, including findings, and recommendations. | ||
| BUSA 647D2 | Healthcare Management Practicum. | 2 |
Healthcare Management Practicum. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. For description see BUSA 647D1. | ||
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
About the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA)
Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Professional Accounting (24 credits)
The McGill GCPA program at Desautels is an accredited Professional Education Program (PEP) of CPA Quebec. The program is designed to provide students with professional training on the latest CPA concepts and practice-related issues while preparing them to write the national Common Final Examination (CFE). Completion of a PEP and passing the CFE are two of the required components for obtaining the highly respected CPA designation. Combining McGill's international reputation and top professors, McGill's GCPA program ensures that graduates can make professional judgment using financial information in a global business environment.
The GCPA program is intended to allow students to develop professional skills that will be recognized nationally and internationally. The program focuses on the acquisition and integration of in-depth specialized knowledge in fields in which engagements are likely to be entrusted to CPAs. More specifically, the objective of the Graduate Certificate is to develop the technical and enabling skills outlined by CPA Canada and needed for the exercise of professional judgment necessary to solve practical problems related to the practice of professional accounting. Our lecturers are hard-working, dedicated, and motivated to ensure our students succeed in the program.
The GCPA program, coupled with a 24-month recognized training period, provides students with the academic and professional business training, communication and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in a CPA career.
Admission Requirements
Entry to the GCPA program requires a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Admission to the program is highly competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not secure entry into the GCPA program.
Option 1
Applicants who complete a Canadian Bachelor of Commerce program must complete the following courses, or their equivalents, with minimum grades of B-:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 351 | Intermediate Financial Accounting 1. | 3 |
Intermediate Financial Accounting 1. Terms offered: Summer 2025 An examination of the theoretical foundation for financial reporting and revenue recognition. The tools of accounting, including a review of the accounting process and compound interest concepts. Asset recognition, measurement and disclosure. Partnership accounting. | ||
| ACCT 352 | Intermediate Financial Accounting 2. | 3 |
Intermediate Financial Accounting 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A continuation of Intermediate Financial Accounting 1. An examination of liability recognition, measurement and disclosure, including leases, pension costs and corporate income tax. Shareholders' equity, dilutive securities and earnings per share. The statement of changes in financial position, basic financial statement analysis and full disclosure in financial reporting. | ||
| ACCT 361 | Management Accounting. | 3 |
Management Accounting. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The role of management accounting information to support internal management decisions and to provide performance incentives. | ||
| ACCT 362 | Cost Accounting. | 3 |
Cost Accounting. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An examination of a number of recurring issues in the area of decision-making and control, including cost allocation, alternative costing systems, and innovations in costing and performance measurement. | ||
| ACCT 385 | Principles of Taxation. | 3 |
Principles of Taxation. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to the concepts underlying the Canadian tax system and how they are applied in relation to the taxation of individuals and businesses. | ||
| ACCT 453 | Advanced Financial Accounting. | 3 |
Advanced Financial Accounting. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Reporting relevant financial information subsequent to long term intercorporate investments. The preparation of consolidated financial statements with emphasis on their economic substance rather than legal form. | ||
| ACCT 463 | Management Control. | 3 |
Management Control. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The theoretical frameworks for the examination and evaluation of management accounting and control systems. The technical aspects of accounting along with behavioural issues of management control. | ||
| ACCT 475 | Principles of Auditing. | 3 |
Principles of Auditing. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to basic auditing concepts and internal controls of an accounting system. Topics include current auditing standards, ethical conduct, legal liability, planning of an audit, sampling techniques, non-audit engagements, the study and evaluation of internal controls in an accounting system. | ||
| ACCT 486 | Business Taxation 2. | 3 |
Business Taxation 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of the Income Tax Act as it applies to the taxation of individuals and corporations, including capital cost allowances, capital gains, corporate reorganisations, trusts and partnerships and administrative regulations. A review of consumption taxes. | ||
| BUSA 364 | Business Law 1. | 3 |
Business Law 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to the legal system and basic legal principles affecting business. Tort negligence, contracts, forms of business organization, creditors' rights and bankruptcy. | ||
| FINE 342 | Corporate Finance. | 3 |
Corporate Finance. Terms offered: Summer 2025 In-depth study of corporate finance, risk, diversification, portfolio analysis, and capital market theory. | ||
Applicants must also meet the requirements outlined by L'Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (OCPAQ) for the university where they obtained their undergraduate degree. Applicants who obtained their undergraduate degree in a different province must also verify the requirements outlined by the CPA Order of that province.
Option 2
Graduates of programs other than a Canadian Bachelor of Commerce, or graduates with foreign degrees must complete the Graduate Certificate in Accounting at the School of Continuing Studies and complete additional courses as necessary to satisfy the following 14 prerequisite courses, with minimum grades of B-:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CCAU 511 | Auditing 1. | 3 |
Auditing 1. Terms offered: Summer 2025 An introduction to: the nature and purpose of auditing, appointment, remuneration, powers, duties and responsibilities of an auditor; internal control; audit programs, financial statement presentation; procedures for verification of items in financial statements; audit reports. | ||
| CCFC 511 | Financial Accounting 1. | 3 |
Financial Accounting 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Theoretical and practical foundation of financial reporting, specifically focusing on the accounting concepts, the accounting process, revenue and asset recognition, their measurement and disclosure. | ||
| CCFC 512 | Financial Accounting 2. | 3 |
Financial Accounting 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A detailed review of the accounting for current and long term assets and liabilities, intangibles and shareholders' equity; determination of accounting income and the treatment of prior period adjustments and extraordinary items; working capital and flow of funds; financial statement presentation; partnerships. Current practices and the relevant CICA recommendations will be reviewed in terms of theoretical concepts and principles. | ||
| CCFC 513 | Financial Accounting 3. | 3 |
Financial Accounting 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The underlying concepts and accounting treatment of inter-corporate investments, foreign currency, interim reporting and accounting for not-for-profit including a detailed examination of CPA Canada recommendations. Reporting of relevant financial information and the preparation of consolidated financial statements with emphasis on their economic substance rather than legal form. | ||
| CCMA 511 | Managerial Accounting 1. | 3 |
Managerial Accounting 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to cost accounting. Elements of cost; job order and process cost systems; budgeting; standard costs and analysis of variances; cost/volume/profit relationships; variable costing; relevant costs. | ||
| CCTX 511 | Taxation 1. | 3 |
Taxation 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Basic principles of tax law; residence, meaning and computation of taxable income; computation of personal tax; foreign tax credits; capital gains; partnerships; trusts; administration and enforcement; case decisions; Revenue Department bulletins, circulars and rulings; appeals. | ||
| CCTX 532 | Taxation 2. | 3 |
Taxation 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Theoretical analysis of federal corporate taxation. Current issues in taxation will also be discussed and analyzed. | ||
| CCMA 522 | Managerial Accounting 2. | 3 |
Managerial Accounting 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Building on Managerial Accounting I, this course examines the processes used by management to make decisions relating to business operations; investments and cost management. Process costing, cost linked to quality (spoilage, rework, scrap), joint products and transfer pricing are also included. | ||
| CCMA 523 | Managerial Accounting 3. | 3 |
Managerial Accounting 3. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Core management control problems, the management control systems available to address those problems, and important situational factors that can cause managers to choose one set of management controls over another are examined. Coverage of management controls is extended to situations that deserve special attention. | ||
| CCLW 611 | Business Law Concepts. | 3 |
Business Law Concepts. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Sources and administration of law; the Canadian Constitution and the division of powers; the Quebec Civil Code, comprising the law of persons, the law of property, obligations, contracts, sale, lease and hire, mandate, suretyship, hypothecs, and prescription. | ||
| CMIS 641 | Information Systems for Managers. | 3 |
Information Systems for Managers. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to the importance of information systems (IS) and the digital transformation of companies from a managerial perspective. Overview of the strategic importance of information technology (IT) and IS, including implementing IS and IT projects for creating and capturing value and making companies more competitive. Consideration of managerial, informational, and technological issues arising from the use of IS, IT, and their respective processes. Application of a strategic framework for managing companies, especially digitized companies, more effectively. | ||
| CPL2 652 | Strategic Management. | 3 |
Strategic Management. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Analysis of strategic thinking, problem-solving, decision-making in organizations in response to changing conditions. Exploration of directions and goals of private and public organizations, environments (social, political, technological, economic, and global factors), industry, and market structures, and organizational strengths and weaknesses that are critical for success in a changing environment. | ||
| CCFA 635 | Contemporary Finance 2 . | 3 |
Contemporary Finance 2 . Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Comprehensive and extended overview of corporations and other businesses from the point of view of internal and external financial decisions, including how the split of raised capital between equity and debt, as well as a firm’s policy for returning benefits to shareholders, are used in corporate decision making and in assembling investment portfolios. Consideration of mergers and acquisitions, and further exploration of behavioral finance, governance and sustainability, and the management of both individual and institutional investment portfolios. | ||
For more information, you may contact the School of Continuing Studies directly:
688 Sherbrooke Street West, 11th floor
Telephone: 514-398-6200
Email: info.conted@mcgill.ca
Website: mcgill.ca/continuingstudies
Application Procedures
Online applications for the GCPA program can be submitted through McGill's online application system. For details please consult Application steps.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Admissions and Application Procedures > Application Procedures and the GCPA program website for details about submitting your application.
A deferral of admission may be considered in exceptional cases upon evidence of extenuating circumstances for one year only. A request may be submitted by the student through McGill's Application Management System and evaluated by the GCPA Office.
Time Limits
The program must be completed within three years of admission.
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
- Applicants who have been accepted to the GCPA program are required to make a CAD$300 deposit via McGill's Application Management System when confirming the offer of admission. This fee is non-refundable and will be applied towards the student’s tuition.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Desautels Faculty of Management and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate McGill departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Information on application deadlines is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-steps/application-deadlines.
Obtaining a CPA designation
To obtain the CPA designation in Quebec, a student must have:
- Completed a Professional Education Program (PEP)
- Passed the Common Final Examination (CFE)
- Completed a 24-month period of practical experience with an accredited training office (it is the student's responsibility to obtain such employment)
- Proof of knowledge of the French language or passed the OQLF French language examination
Once all these criteria have been met, the student will obtain the designation of Chartered Professional Accountant from the OCPAQ.
Further information can be obtained from:
Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec
5, Place Ville Marie, bureau 800
Montréal QC H3B 2G2
Canada
Telephone: 514-288-3256 or 1-800-363-4688 (toll free)
Email: info@cpaquebec.ca
Web: cpaquebec.ca
Graduate Programs in Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
- Management (Non-Thesis) (M.B.A.) (54 credits)
- Management (Non-Thesis): General Management (M.B.A.) (48 credits)
- Management (Non-Thesis): General Management & Law (Joint M.B.A. & B.C.L./J.D.) (132 credits)
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)/Japan
**M.B.A. Japan program is no longer accepting new students.**
- Japan (Non-Thesis) (M.B.A.) (51 credits)
- Japan Management (Non-Thesis): Finance (M.B.A.) (57 credits)
- Japan Management (Non-Thesis): General Management (M.B.A.) (48 credits)
- Japan Management (Non-Thesis): Global Strategy and Leadership (M.B.A.) (57 credits)
- Japan Management (Non-Thesis): Marketing (M.B.A.) (57 credits)
- Japan Management (Non-Thesis): Technology and Innovation Management (M.B.A.) (57 credits)
Executive Master of Business Administration (E.M.B.A.)
Master of Management (M.M.)
- Analytics (Non-Thesis) (M.M.) (45 credits)
- Finance (Non-Thesis) (M.M.) (45 credits)
- Manufacturing Management (Non-Thesis) (M.M.) (56 credits)
- IMHL (Non-Thesis) (M.M.) (45 credits)
- IMPM (Non-Thesis) (M.M.) (45 credits)
- Retailing (Non-Thesis) (M.M.) (45 credits)
Ph.D.
- Management (Ph.D.)
- Management: Environment (Ph.D.) ** This program is currently not offered. **
Graduate Certificates
- Healthcare Management (Gr. Cert.) (15 credits)
- Post MBA (Gr. Cert.) (15 credits) **This program is no longer accepting new students.**
- Post MBA Japan (Gr. Cert.) (15 credits) **This program is no longer accepting new students.**
- Professional Accounting (Gr. Cert.) (24 credits)
- Analytics (Non-Thesis) (M.M.) (45 credits)
- Finance (Non-Thesis) (M.M.) (45 credits)
- Finance (Non-Thesis): Luxembourg (M.M.) (45 credits)
- Healthcare Management (Gr. Cert.) (15 credits)
- IMHL (Non-Thesis) (M.M.) (45 credits)
- IMPM (Non-Thesis) (M.M.) (45 credits)
- Japan (Non-Thesis) (M.B.A.) (51 credits)
- Japan Management (Non-Thesis): Finance (M.B.A.) (57 credits)
- Japan Management (Non-Thesis): General Management (M.B.A.) (48 credits)
- Japan Management (Non-Thesis): Global Strategy and Leadership (M.B.A.) (57 credits)
- Japan Management (Non-Thesis): Marketing (M.B.A.) (57 credits)
- Japan Management (Non-Thesis): Technology and Innovation Management (M.B.A.) (57 credits)
- Joint Executive M.B.A. (Non-Thesis) (E.M.B.A.) (45 credits)
- Management (Non-Thesis) (M.B.A.) (54 credits)
- Management (Non-Thesis): General Management & Law (Joint M.B.A. & B.C.L./J.D.) (132 credits)
- Management (Non-Thesis): General Management (M.B.A.) (48 credits)
- Management (Ph.D.)
- Management: Environment (Ph.D.)
- Manufacturing Management (Non-Thesis) (M.M.) (56 credits)
- Post MBA (Gr. Cert.) (15 credits)
- Post MBA Japan (Gr. Cert.) (15 credits)
- Professional Accounting (Gr. Cert.) (24 credits)
- Retailing (Non-Thesis) (M.M.) (45 credits)
Location
Samuel Bronfman Building
1001 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal QC H3A 1G5
Canada
Telephone: 514-398-4066
Website: mcgill.ca/desautels
Ph.D. Program Office
Desautels Faculty of Management
McGill University
1001 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal QC H3A 1G5
Canada
Telephone: 514-398-4060
Email: phd.mgmt@mcgill.ca
Website: mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/phd