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Master of science (MSc) – Data Science and Business Analytics

Admission

Application deadlines

Fall Winter Summer
March 1 September 15 No admission

Check our Academic Calendar for more information.


International Applicants
On account of the waiting period (between 1 and 5 months) involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply for the fall term only.

Eligibility Criteria

Where were you educated? 
  • You must hold a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), an undergraduate degree in a related field or a degree deemed equivalent by the program administration.
  • You must have obtained a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.3, or the GPA required by the original university for admission to a graduate program if the latter is higher.
  • You must have earned as a minimum a general license or bachelor diploma accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education after a minimum of 3 years of university studies (180 ECTS).

    Note that RNCP-labeled titles, the University Bachelor of Technology (BUT), as well as the baccalaureate and bachelor's degree including a technological diploma (BTS or DUT) are not eligible.

  • You must have obtained an average of at least 12 out of 20 for all years of university.

  • Successfully pass one of the following admission tests before the application deadline for the program. Some tests are offered online.

    Admission tests are mandatory unless, at the time of your application, you have successfully completed at least 45 undergraduate credits in Canada or at least 30 graduate credits in Canada. No exemption is granted on any other basis than studies done in Canada.

 
Admitted students holding less than a BAC with 4 years of study must complete a short MSc preparation program.
  • You must hold a university degree recognized by the State giving access to a master’s program at your original university.

    Note that a baccalaureate or bachelor's degree including a technological diploma (BTS, DTS or DUT) is not eligible.

  • You have obtained, for all years of university, an average of at least 12 out of 20 or the equivalent, depending on the grading system.

  • Successfully pass one of the following admission tests before the application deadline for the program. Some tests are offered online.

    Admission tests are mandatory unless, at the time of your application, you have successfully completed at least 45 undergraduate credits in Canada or at least 30 graduate credits in Canada. No exemption is granted on any other basis than studies done in Canada.

Language Requirements

 
Note that the labour market in Quebec, and particularly in Montreal, generally requires a good knowledge of French. Students who do not have the requisite level of proficiency in that language are strongly encouraged to take qualifying courses in business French.

Supporting documents

For the supporting documents, see the steps of preparing an application.
 

 

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Program details

Type
Master's
Level
Master's  
Credits  
45 Credits
Schedule
  • Full time
  • Part time   
Time
  • Day
Location
  • Côte-des-Neiges

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