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Master of Science (MSc) – Operations and Supply Chain Management
In the age of artificial intelligence, build expertise in operations and supply chain management, focused on data-driven decision-making.
Overview
| Strategies, practices and tools for optimizing the supply chain: demand forecasting, procurement, planning, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, capacity management, logistics network design, supply chain integration. |
| Concepts, tools and practices for continuous improvement: Lean management system, problem-solving approaches (PDCA, A3 and Six Sigma). |
| Basic research training to develop strong analytical skills. |
| Supervised project stream leading to a professional specialization: transportation, warehousing, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, project management, sustainability, applied artificial intelligence, among others. |
| Thesis stream offering a choice of doctoral-level courses allowing for flexible alignment with the PhD. |
| French language courses and the Experience Quebec course can help international students integrate into the Quebec and Canadian job markets. This pathway is offered to most students who choose the supervised project stream. |
“Teachers are close to companies and their managers. Their expertise thoroughly prepares us for implementing improvements in organizations.”
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Marc-Olivier Legentil, graduate
Program characteristics
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Graduate
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45 credits
A credit is a unit used to assign a numerical value to the workload required for students to meet the objectives of a given course. One credit represents 45 hours of work. Courses in the Québec university system are generally worth three credits each.
- Full-time
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Part-time
Les spécialisations de maîtrise sont conçues principalement pour des études à temps plein, mais il est possible d’étudier à temps partiel. Les cours sont offerts de jour uniquement.
- Day
- On-site
- Côte-des-Neiges
Research in your field of study
- Canada Research Chair in Humanitarian Supply Chain Analytics
- Canada Research Chair in Supply Chain Analytics
- Research Chair in Supply Chain Operations Planning
- Research Chair in Logistics and Transportation
- CHAINE Research Group (Supply Chain's Integration and Environment)
- Interuniversity Research Centre on Enterprise Networks, Logistics and Transportation (CIRRELT)
- Group for Research in Decision Analysis (GERAD)
- International Observatory on the Societal Impacts of AI and Digital Technology (OBVIA)
Put academic theory into practice
Organizations trust the expertise acquired during this master's program. Students are offered a number of thesis and supervised project opportunities within a variety of organizations. These include the healthcare, aerospace, agri-food, NGO, transportation, and government sectors, among others.
A few examples of supervised projects:
- Implementation of Lean management approach, Improvement Kata, and Coaching Kata.
- Consulting mandate in demand forecasting, inventory management, sustainable development, and supply chain analytics.
- Analysis and optimization of logistics networks, transportation operations, warehouse operations, procurement processes, and purchasing decisions and strategies.
“In my first job after my master's degree, I was asked to create a performance indicator methodology. This was a direct application of my supervised project.”
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Marion Buisine, graduate
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Your future outlook
Nearly
100%
Employment rate
This program will open the doors to high-ranking positions in logistics and operations management.
Positions held by graduates of this program:
- Advisor – Continuous Improvement
- Demand Planner
- Distribution Manager
- Logistics Analyst
- Operations Director
- Supplier
This program is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Important! Changes may occur without notice. The laws and regulations of Québec and Canada, as well as the information provided by the ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur (Québec) and by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, take precedence over this information.
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This specialization offers either a thesis or a supervised project stream, for a total of 45 credits over a period of 16 to 24 months.
Select a stream:
Thesis
Thesis
- 7 courses (21 credits)
- Thesis (24 credits)
3 specialization courses
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OPER 60521AContinuous Improvement and Lean ManagementSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This course enables students to acquire concepts, tools, and practices for process and performance improvement, and to apply them within the context of an improvement initiative or a Lean management system.This course offers an immersion in the practice of continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on learning by doing.
Lean principles and the Toyota Way serve as guiding threads to understand the logic underpinning the tools, approaches, and behaviors of continuous improvement.
Students will discover the key steps of an improvement journey inspired by the Toyota Kata-identifying a challenge, grasping the current condition, defining a target condition, and experimenting iteratively to overcome obstacles-while also exploring the human, organizational, and strategic factors that shape its success.
They will gain hands-on experience with a variety of improvements and problem-solving tools, learn how to select the most appropriate ones for different contexts, and practice kata routines to develop their scientific thinking and coaching skills.
The course is designed to equip them to integrate improvement practices into their daily work, actively contribute to transformation projects, and assume a role as catalysts of change within their organizations, whether or not they formally hold responsibility for continuous improvement.Themes coveredFoundations of Lean and Continuous Improvement
Introduction to Problem-Solving Approaches: PDCA A3 and Six Sigma
Governance and Management of Improvement Initiatives
Improvement Kata Coaching Kata and Scientific Thinking
Continuous Improvement Tools (process mapping 5S poka-yoke jidoka SMED etc.)
Lean Leadership
Strategy Deployment and Hoshin Kanri
Daily Management Systems and Strategic Alignment
Organizational Culture and the Learning Organization
AI and Continuous ImprovementSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French: OPER 60521 -
OPER 60520AOptimization of Logistics NetworksSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3The course covers the main concepts related to the optimization of logistics networks, namely demand forecasting, inventory management with deterministic and stochastic demand, supply chain management, revenue management, facility location and logistics network design.The course aims to provide the student with theoretical and practical knowledge to optimize the design and management of logistics networks. For each of the topics covered, we focus on the quantitative analysis and modeling of the logistics problems encountered as well as on the identification of suitable solution techniques for the problems. Teaching will be in the form of lectures including discussions of articles, problem solving and utilizations of decision support tools. The primary pedagogical approach consists of describing the basic concepts, defining optimization problems, guiding students to develop an intuitive approach to solving small-scale problems, presenting models, algorithms and solution techniques/tools and, ultimately, enabling students to independently solve real-world business problems by utilizing computerized tools.Themes covered
Demand forecasting
Inventory management
Supply chain management
Revenue management
Facility location
Supply chain network designsSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : OPER 60520 -
OPER 60515ASupply Chain Management: Fundamentals and TrendsSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This course introduces the main strategies, approaches, tools, and practices in integrated supply chain management, along with challenges in their implementation. By emphasizing core concepts, emerging trends, and practical applications, this course equips students to critically analyze supply chains, apply suitable methods, and improve operations across sectors, industries, and global networks.The seminar provides students with a solid understanding of supply chain systems and, once they have acquired sufficient experience, enables them to:
- Understand and apply integrated supply chain management concepts, including innovative and emerging practices.
- Contribute to the design, adaptation, and implementation of a logistics or supply chain system in diverse business or non-profit contexts.
- Analyze the performance of a supply chain or logistics system and identify improvement opportunities.
- Recognize the value of logistics systems (MRP II/ERP, JIT, DRP, etc.) and select the most appropriate tools.
- Analyze supply chain risks and develop strategies to enhance resilience and continuity.
- Understand the role of collaboration among stakeholders to optimize performance and create network-wide value.
- Apply lean, agile, and hybrid supply chain principles to improve efficiency and responsiveness.
- Understand the impact of emerging trends and technologies-including sustainability, digital transformation, and AI-and how they can support planning, forecasting, and operations.
- Understand the complexities and challenges of global supply chains, including regulatory, logistical, and cultural factors.Themes coveredStrategic choices for supply chain positioning (lean agile leagile)
Supply chain performance metrics and maturity level
Planning and management systems for supply chain activities (MRP; MRP II; ERP; APS)
JIT TPS and "Lean" supply chain
Collaborative sales and operations planning
Bullwhip effect (causes how to measure and how to mitigate it)
Implementation of integrated supply chain management (DRP; flowcasting; continuous replenishment; CPFR)
Supply chain resilience
Sustainable supply chain
Digitalization of the supply chain and "Supply Chain 4.0"
Specific characteristics of supply chains in different industries (e.g. healthcare humanitarian technology pharmaceutical)See the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : OPER 60515
1 methodology course
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METH 60302AResearch and Intervention in ManagementSubjectMethodologyProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3Seminar to analyze and evaluate a research or intervention approach in management.At the end of this course, students will have developed their ability to judge the quality of a research or intervention approach and will be ready to initiate their own scientific process to complete their thesis or supervised project.Themes covered
Scientific approach and professional intervention approach
Problem research question and intervention mandate
Literature search
Reference framework and intervention framework
Quantitative qualitative and mixed research designs
Measurement tools
Analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
Results and discussionSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French: METH 60302
1 MSc program course
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GEST 60401AComparative Perspectives on Societal Issues and Business OrganisationsSubjectManagementProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3The course "Comparative Perspectives on Business Organizations" offers all students pursuing an M.Sc. in Administration the opportunity to develop critical awareness of major social and environmental issues, by analyzing the foundations of the company and the social model within which this institution has established itself.The course is based on the reading and discussion of fundamental texts in social science, more particularly in economics, sociology, anthropology and history. The objective is for students to apprehend major social and environmental issues and to see business organizations from a global perspective. The course thus aims at supporting students in becoming critically minded and ethically oriented actors of society and of the business world, in order to address business ethics issues and major social and environmental issues in a more informed and reflexive way.
A key aspect of the course is coteaching: two instructors - one from the Department of applied economics, one from the Department of management - coteach the course, thereby providing comparative perspectives on major social and environmental issues, business organizations, and management.Themes covered- The emergence of Western modern society
- The model of modern Western society and its social and environmental implications
- The economic and social foundations of business organizations
- The individual and collective driving forces of business organizations
- The business organization in the face of major social and environmental challengesSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : GEST 60401 It is highly recommended to take this course at the end of the program.
You can either choose:
- 2 optional courses, or
- 1 optional course and 1 elective
Optional courses
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OPER 80565AOperations Management Seminar: Fundamental Concepts, Theories and New PerspectivesSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramPhDLocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3Fundamentals, concepts and theories that have marked the field of operations management in the past century; it also focuses on the latest developments.We will adopt a systemic approach which addresses the ontological and axiological foundations, the methodological issues in their impact on theoretical developments in the Operations Management field and new approaches and trends in Operations Management. We will discuss both the manufacturing sector and the services sector, and we will focus on strategic, tactical, and operational issues of Operations Management in order to identify the particularities of this field and its practice.See the course webpageThemes covered
1. Operations Management historical and economical foundations
2. Theory development in Operations Management
3. Diverse methodological approaches in Operations Management
4. Operations strategy
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OPER 80567ASpecial Topics in Operations and Supply Chain AnalyticsSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramPhDInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This doctoral seminar explores applications, models and solution methodologies in Supply Chain Management through analytically focused research. The course is typically taught by a team of professors.This doctoral seminar explores applications, models and solution methodologies in Supply Chain Management. Students examine papers employing operations research, artificial intelligence, and other quantitative modeling methodologies within the Supply Chain Management context. The course emphasizes rigorous analytical approaches and their implications for theory development and managerial practice. This course is typically taught by a team of professors.See the course webpageThemes covered
à déterminer.
Elective
- Campus Abroad
- A graduate-level or doctoral-level course at HEC Montréal or at another university
All courses at another university must be pre-approved by the academic advisor for the specialization.
2 compulsory activities and the thesis
Before completing the 24-credit thesis, you must successfully complete 2 non-credit activities.
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RECH 66248AResearch WorkshopSubjectThesis, researchProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationOtherInstruction modeAsynchronous distance learningCredits0The research workshop is a mandatory activity for all students enrolled in the thesis pathway and includes 2 deliverables:
- Registration of research topic
- Preparation of study planIt is necessary to have identified the subject and the person(s) who will supervise the dissertation before registering for this workshop.
Before registering the thesis topic and submitting the study plan, it is essential to discuss and validate their content with the person(s) who will act as your research supervisor(s).
The result of this research workshop (requirement met) does not count towards your grade point average.See the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : RECH 66248 The research workshop must be successfully achieved before completing 21 program credits and before the data collection, if required for your thesis.
Préalable(s) : ETHI 60113(A) (Co) ou ETHI 66201(A) (Co) -
ETHI 66201AResponsible Conduct of Research: From Norms to PracticeSubjectEthics and governanceProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationOtherInstruction modeAsynchronous distance learningCredits0This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the standards and best practices for the responsible conduct of scientific research (RCR). Through the course, students will explore the elements that promote the responsible conduct of research, such as scientific integrity and research ethics.Throughout this course, students will become familiar with what constitutes ethically and responsibly conducted research. They will be able to identify and assess potential problems and misconducts, to recognize individual and institutional responsibilities, and to mobilize appropriate mechanisms for resolution. The course will enable them to identify problematic situations in research and deploy appropriate analyses and/or procedures to prevent or manage them.Themes covered
Responsible conduct of research (RCR): History and definitions
The values underlying the responsible conduct of research
Framing the responsible conduct of research
Responsible research conduct issues related to research contexts fields or methods
Research ethics
Good research data management
Conflicts of interest in research
Power issues in research
Dissemination of research results: good practices and issues
Societal impacts of research
Misconducts in researchSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : ETHI 66201 All information about this course will be presented in ZoneCours. A synchronous distance learning session will be offered each term. For more information, visit the thesis page.
This workshop is only open to students in the Thesis stream. If you are in the Supervised Project stream, you must register to the ETHI 66200(A) workshop. -
RECH 66218AThesisSubjectThesis, researchProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesOtherInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits24This activity involves the completion of major research project on a topic of your choice related to your specialization. Supervised by a thesis director, this project counts for 24 credits of the program, including the completion of a written document.See the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French: RECH 66218 For more information, please check this page www.hec.ca/en/students/my-program/msc/thesis
If your previous training does not meet the requirements of the specialization, you may be required to take a preparatory undergraduate course. You have one year to take the course, preferably at the start of your program.
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OPER 20525ALogisticsSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramBachelor’s degree (BBA)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This course presents the fundamental concepts of logistics and managing the supply chain, and focuses on operational logistics activities.The main topics of the course are:
- Inventory management;
- warehousing and picking activities;
- transportation;
- strategic issues such as facility location, distribution network design and international aspects of supply and distribution.Themes coveredDefinition of logistics and logistics network
Total cost concept and the interdependency of logistics costs
Trends in logistics
Inventory management models for deterministic demand
Inventory management models for stochastic demand
Picking methods and techniques in a distribution center
Warehousing technologies and equipment
Shipper's process for national transportation
Actors in the international transportation chain and Incoterms
Bullwhip effect
Distribution resource planning and vendor-managed inventory
Logistics network designSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : OPER 20525 Prerequisite(s) : OPER 10500(A/E)
Supervised project
Supervised project
- 12 courses (36 credits)
- Supervised project (9 credits)
3 specialization courses
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OPER 60521AContinuous Improvement and Lean ManagementSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This course enables students to acquire concepts, tools, and practices for process and performance improvement, and to apply them within the context of an improvement initiative or a Lean management system.This course offers an immersion in the practice of continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on learning by doing.
Lean principles and the Toyota Way serve as guiding threads to understand the logic underpinning the tools, approaches, and behaviors of continuous improvement.
Students will discover the key steps of an improvement journey inspired by the Toyota Kata-identifying a challenge, grasping the current condition, defining a target condition, and experimenting iteratively to overcome obstacles-while also exploring the human, organizational, and strategic factors that shape its success.
They will gain hands-on experience with a variety of improvements and problem-solving tools, learn how to select the most appropriate ones for different contexts, and practice kata routines to develop their scientific thinking and coaching skills.
The course is designed to equip them to integrate improvement practices into their daily work, actively contribute to transformation projects, and assume a role as catalysts of change within their organizations, whether or not they formally hold responsibility for continuous improvement.Themes coveredFoundations of Lean and Continuous Improvement
Introduction to Problem-Solving Approaches: PDCA A3 and Six Sigma
Governance and Management of Improvement Initiatives
Improvement Kata Coaching Kata and Scientific Thinking
Continuous Improvement Tools (process mapping 5S poka-yoke jidoka SMED etc.)
Lean Leadership
Strategy Deployment and Hoshin Kanri
Daily Management Systems and Strategic Alignment
Organizational Culture and the Learning Organization
AI and Continuous ImprovementSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French: OPER 60521 -
OPER 60520AOptimization of Logistics NetworksSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3The course covers the main concepts related to the optimization of logistics networks, namely demand forecasting, inventory management with deterministic and stochastic demand, supply chain management, revenue management, facility location and logistics network design.The course aims to provide the student with theoretical and practical knowledge to optimize the design and management of logistics networks. For each of the topics covered, we focus on the quantitative analysis and modeling of the logistics problems encountered as well as on the identification of suitable solution techniques for the problems. Teaching will be in the form of lectures including discussions of articles, problem solving and utilizations of decision support tools. The primary pedagogical approach consists of describing the basic concepts, defining optimization problems, guiding students to develop an intuitive approach to solving small-scale problems, presenting models, algorithms and solution techniques/tools and, ultimately, enabling students to independently solve real-world business problems by utilizing computerized tools.Themes covered
Demand forecasting
Inventory management
Supply chain management
Revenue management
Facility location
Supply chain network designsSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : OPER 60520 -
OPER 60515ASupply Chain Management: Fundamentals and TrendsSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This course introduces the main strategies, approaches, tools, and practices in integrated supply chain management, along with challenges in their implementation. By emphasizing core concepts, emerging trends, and practical applications, this course equips students to critically analyze supply chains, apply suitable methods, and improve operations across sectors, industries, and global networks.The seminar provides students with a solid understanding of supply chain systems and, once they have acquired sufficient experience, enables them to:
- Understand and apply integrated supply chain management concepts, including innovative and emerging practices.
- Contribute to the design, adaptation, and implementation of a logistics or supply chain system in diverse business or non-profit contexts.
- Analyze the performance of a supply chain or logistics system and identify improvement opportunities.
- Recognize the value of logistics systems (MRP II/ERP, JIT, DRP, etc.) and select the most appropriate tools.
- Analyze supply chain risks and develop strategies to enhance resilience and continuity.
- Understand the role of collaboration among stakeholders to optimize performance and create network-wide value.
- Apply lean, agile, and hybrid supply chain principles to improve efficiency and responsiveness.
- Understand the impact of emerging trends and technologies-including sustainability, digital transformation, and AI-and how they can support planning, forecasting, and operations.
- Understand the complexities and challenges of global supply chains, including regulatory, logistical, and cultural factors.Themes coveredStrategic choices for supply chain positioning (lean agile leagile)
Supply chain performance metrics and maturity level
Planning and management systems for supply chain activities (MRP; MRP II; ERP; APS)
JIT TPS and "Lean" supply chain
Collaborative sales and operations planning
Bullwhip effect (causes how to measure and how to mitigate it)
Implementation of integrated supply chain management (DRP; flowcasting; continuous replenishment; CPFR)
Supply chain resilience
Sustainable supply chain
Digitalization of the supply chain and "Supply Chain 4.0"
Specific characteristics of supply chains in different industries (e.g. healthcare humanitarian technology pharmaceutical)See the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : OPER 60515
1 methodology course
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METH 60302AResearch and Intervention in ManagementSubjectMethodologyProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3Seminar to analyze and evaluate a research or intervention approach in management.At the end of this course, students will have developed their ability to judge the quality of a research or intervention approach and will be ready to initiate their own scientific process to complete their thesis or supervised project.Themes covered
Scientific approach and professional intervention approach
Problem research question and intervention mandate
Literature search
Reference framework and intervention framework
Quantitative qualitative and mixed research designs
Measurement tools
Analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
Results and discussionSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French: METH 60302
1 MSc program course
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GEST 60401AComparative Perspectives on Societal Issues and Business OrganisationsSubjectManagementProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3The course "Comparative Perspectives on Business Organizations" offers all students pursuing an M.Sc. in Administration the opportunity to develop critical awareness of major social and environmental issues, by analyzing the foundations of the company and the social model within which this institution has established itself.The course is based on the reading and discussion of fundamental texts in social science, more particularly in economics, sociology, anthropology and history. The objective is for students to apprehend major social and environmental issues and to see business organizations from a global perspective. The course thus aims at supporting students in becoming critically minded and ethically oriented actors of society and of the business world, in order to address business ethics issues and major social and environmental issues in a more informed and reflexive way.
A key aspect of the course is coteaching: two instructors - one from the Department of applied economics, one from the Department of management - coteach the course, thereby providing comparative perspectives on major social and environmental issues, business organizations, and management.Themes covered- The emergence of Western modern society
- The model of modern Western society and its social and environmental implications
- The economic and social foundations of business organizations
- The individual and collective driving forces of business organizations
- The business organization in the face of major social and environmental challengesSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : GEST 60401 It is highly recommended to take this course at the end of the program.
You can either choose:
- 7 optional courses, or
- 6 optional courses and 1 elective
Optional courses
Areas of application
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PROJ 40507Gestion de projets logistiquesSubjectProject managementProgramGraduate diplomasLocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3Concepts de base en gestion de projets et méthodes les plus souvent utilisées en gestion de projets logistiques. Emphase sur la planification d'un projet de nature logistique et du contrôle de son exécution, dans les contextes de logistique industrielle et commerciale, événementielle et humanitaire.Objectifs spécifiques :
- Sensibiliser au contexte, aux particularités, aux défis et aux facteurs clés de succès de la gestion des différents projets qui peuvent précéder ou accompagner la mise en place et la mise en œuvre de la gestion intégrée de la chaîne logistique;
- Initier aux bonnes pratiques et méthodes de gestion de projet appliquées aux projets logistiques;
- Initier aux méthodes et outils les plus couramment utilisés en gestion de projets;
- Permettre d'assimiler les principes généraux de la gestion de projets qui s'appliquent aux projets tels que l'aménagement d'un entrepôt, l'implantation d'un système d'information spécifique à la gestion de l'entreposage, la reconfiguration d'un réseau logistique, l'organisation d'événements, l'intervention des secours en cas de catastrophe;
- Mettre en pratique les concepts et méthodes à travers un projet de session.Themes coveredLes étapes de la gestion d'un projet du choix du projet jusqu'à son exécution et sa clôture en passant par sa planification
Les qualités d'un bon gestionnaire de projet
La gestion des parties prenantes dans un projet
Les critères de succès d'un projet
Les projets de logistique industrielle et commerciale
Les projets de logistique événementielle
Les projets de logistique humanitaire
L'étude de cas de projets concrets dans les trois domaines cités précédemmentSee the course webpageImportant notesUn ordinateur portable configuré selon les exigences technologiques de l'École est requis pour ce cours. -
OPER 60503ASustainable Supply ChainSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramMaster of Science (MSc)Instruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This course examines the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainability in supply chains. The course has four components: (i) investments in environmental technologies, (ii) energy efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, (iii) the circular economy, and (iv) corporate social responsibility in supply chains.Sustainability issues in supply chains present challenges for many organizations around the world. They can also generate opportunities. The course will first focus on the financial and operational evaluation of environmental technologies in supply chains. This will be followed by a few sessions on energy efficiency and GHG emissions management in supply chains. The third part of the course, on circularity, will examine concepts such as eco-design, reverse logistics, and waste management. Finally, the course will conclude with challenges related to the social aspects of sustainability, including human rights, health and safety, and fair wages in supply chains.Themes covered
Environmental technologies
Energy efficiency
Energy efficiency paradox
Eco-designs principles and implementation
Reverse logistics
Waste and end-of-life management
Human rights and fair wages in supply chains
Employees health and safety and working conditions in global supply chain
Sustainable procurementSee the course webpageImportant notesCours mutuellement exclusif(s) : OPER 60506A ou OPER 60507A. Vous ne pouvez pas vous inscrire à ce cours si vous avez postulé ou réussi un des cours OPER 60506A ou OPER 60507A. -
OPER 60530AProcurement StrategySubjectOperations and logisticsProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3In today's constantly evolving business environment, the role of procurement managers goes far beyond simply processing orders. This course allows you to explore the strategic dimensions of procurement, equipping you to make decisions that support the organization's overall objectives while minimizing supply risks.In a world marked by complexity, globalization, uncertainty, and rapid innovation, the challenges of the 21st century require a strategic approach to supply management. This course provides tools to develop and structure this strategic thinking, notably through purchasing portfolio models, category management, supply risk assessment, supplier relationship management, and total cost of ownership, with the goal of delivering the best procurement solutions to internal clients (requesters).
Learning is based on an active pedagogy that includes reading scientific and professional articles, analyzing real-world cases, and attending presentations by guest practitioners sharing their field experience.
The course content is organized around a variety of purchasing situations, such as the acquisition of services, finished products, components, equipment, or international purchases, and explores different organizational contexts (highly innovative manufacturing, services sector, public sector).Themes coveredOrganization and evaluation of the procurement function
Outsourcing
Procurement strategy
Supplier management
Ethical and sustainable procurement
Use of information technologies in procurement
Global procurement
Public procurementSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : OPER 60530 -
OPER 60505AService Operations ManagementSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramMaster of Science (MSc)Instruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This course addresses the analysis, improvement, and transformation of service delivery processes and systems to deliver experiences that meet customer needs effectively and efficiently. Key aspects of service operations management that support the performance and competitiveness of services providers are reviewed.This course highlights the characteristics, issues and challenges of managing operations in service organizations, one of the most critical sectors of the global economy and value creation. The main decision-making areas of the operations management system and their impacts on the design, inter-functionality of the implementation and deployment of operational systems and delivery processes are discussed. The focus is on strategic delivery management systems, in terms of capacity, service quality, customer experience, and innovation in service delivery packages. Through these dimensions, the course shows how operational decisions are becoming an essential lever for performance, sustainability and adaptation in an environment marked by digital transformation and rapidly changing user expectations.Themes covered
- Economic social ecological and managerial importance of services.
- Classifications and characteristics of services.
- The service concept the role of the different functions of the organization and the variables of the management of its operations.
- Service delivery processes and service delivery systems characterization.
- Strategic management of service operations.
- Productivity and capacity management in services.
- Quality management in services.
- Technologies and innovation in service delivery processes and operations management.
- Challenges of firm's growth and service operations internationalization.
- Digital transformation of service operations and artificial intelligence applications.
- Servitization - services in manufacturing companies.
- Trends in service operations management.See the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : OPER 60505
Cours mutuellement exclusif(s) : OPER 80550. Vous ne pouvez pas vous inscrire à ce cours si vous avez postulé ou réussi le cours OPER 80550. -
OPER 60502ATransportation SystemsSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This course examines the role of transportation systems within the supply chain. It covers various modes of transport, operational strategies, decision-support tools, and the technological and environmental challenges involved in managing the flow of goods.This course offers an in-depth analysis of transportation systems. Students will learn to distinguish the characteristics of major transportation modes (road, rail, maritime, air, and intermodal), assess outsourcing strategies, plan vehicle routing, and interpret pricing models. The course also covers international operations, incoterms, and port and airport management. Special attention is given to environmental considerations and technological innovations, including Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Students will develop analytical and strategic skills to recommend appropriate solutions for diverse logistical contexts, taking into account operational, economic, and regulatory constraints.Themes covered
1. Strategic role of transportation in the supply chain
2. Comparison of transportation modes: road rail maritime air intermodal
3. Outsourcing decisions: private fleet vs external services
4. Vehicle routing and delivery optimization
5. Carrier cost structures and performance analysis
6. International transportation: key actors and incoterms
7. Port and airport operations management
8. Carrier business models
9. Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
10. Sustainable logistics and carbon footprint reduction
11. Capacity management in transportation infrastructure
12. Risk and resilience in transportation networks
13. Integration of transportation systems into global logistics strategiesSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : OPER 60502 -
OPER 60501AWarehousing Systems DesignSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This course focuses on the design, management, and optimization of warehousing systems. Students will acquire knowledge to understand the functions of warehousing, issues related to costs, customer service, and performance. They will learn how to choose equipment, size a warehouse, and propose a suitable layout plan.Students will have the opportunity to analyze warehouse design and organization, location management, inventory control, and order preparation. They will also examine the integration of digital technologies-such as warehouse management systems (WMS), radio frequency identification (RFID), automation, and artificial intelligence-into the management of warehousing and distribution activities.
The course aims to provide an understanding of how to develop a warehousing and distribution strategy, assess the influence of this strategy on the choice of equipment, work methods, and technologies, and analyze its human and financial impacts on the company's operating costs. It also aims to provide information on available technologies and develop analytical skills in practical contexts.
Finally, the course will highlight the influence of warehousing decisions on the overall efficiency of the supply chain, the sustainability of operations, and the ability of organizations to respond quickly to market needs and customer expectations.Themes covered- Warehouse design process
- Order picking process planning
- Equipment selection
- Layout
- TechnologySee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : OPER 60501
Approaches and tools
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OPER 60550ADecision Support Tools for the Operations ManagerSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This course focuses on analytically modeling and analyzing typical business problems from operations and logistics management. We apply modeling concepts that are used behind the screen of many Decision Support Systems, including optimization, simulation, decision trees and linear regression.Through examples, class discussions, case studies and workshops, students become familiar with the concepts, the solution approaches, the interpretation and the practical applications in Operations Management. We will make use of some Excel-based decision support tools (Solver, PrecisionTree, @Risk, Data Analysis Tool) to analyze these business problems. The focus is on the various applications. The aim of the course is:
- to develop analytical skills to structure, model and solve business decision problems in the area of Operations and Logistics Management and interpret the solution output. The methodologies used are optimization (linear and integer programming), Monte Carlo simulations, decision trees and linear regression;
- to develop practical skills in solving these problems by hands-on experience with Excel-based decision support tools;
- to discuss and analyze typical applications for these decision support tools in Operations and Logistics Management.Themes coveredLinear and mixed integer programming (methodology)
Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) (methodology)
Decision trees (methodology)
Monte Carlo Simulation (methodology)
Linear Regression (methodology)
Production and distribution planning (application)
Performance measurement (application)
Investment decisions (application)
Portfolio analysis (application)
Project planning (application)
Revenue management (application)See the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : OPER 60550 -
OPER 60512ASimulation and Analysis of Operational SystemsSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This course explores the core principles of operational systems analysis, with a focus on simulation. Students learn to diagnose performance and support decision-making in production or service contexts using both analytical tools and simulation-based approaches.This course introduces students to simulation and the rigorous analysis of operational systems in various contexts (production, services, logistics). It presents tools to evaluate system performance, identify bottlenecks, analyze flows, assess the impact of variability, and support capacity management decisions. Particular emphasis is placed on discrete-event simulation, used as an analytical tool to model complex systems, test scenarios, and inform decision-making. The course examines key levers for designing systems that are efficient, adaptable, and sustainable over time. It combines fundamental concepts, quantitative methods, and practical case studies to equip students with the skills needed to diagnose issues and design operational solutions tailored to dynamic and uncertain environments.Themes covered
Foundations of operations management
Flow and capacity analysis
Operational system performance
Variability and uncertainty
Queue management
Discrete-event simulation
Strategies for capacity and flexibility managementSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : OPER 60512 -
MNGT 60415AManagement ConsultingSubjectManagementProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3Seminar on management consultation: the field, the intervention process, and the requirements of the job.The seminar aims to impart knowledge and develop skills and attitudes required for the practice of consulting (external and internal). Emphasis is placed on the consulting "process," i.e., the approach by which the consultant assists the manager and the organization, rather than on the "product," i.e., the specific expertise involved in the consultation. The seminar is organized into the following themes: - familiarization with the consultation field and its specific requirements: the major areas of intervention, managing a consulting firm, professional development in consulting, etc.; - exploration of the general consulting process: main stages, various approaches, different roles that consultants can play, the main deliverables, etc.;- introduction to the main skills, tools, and attitudes required during the various stages of the consulting process.Themes covered
Familiarization with the consulting field and its specific requirements: major areas of intervention managing a consulting firm etc.
Exploration of the general intervention process: the main stages in the consulting process the various approaches the different roles that consultants can play the main deliverables etc.
Introduction to the main skills and attitudes required during the various stages of the consulting process.
Self-awareness with regard to the requirements for the role of consultants and the consulting practice.See the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : MNGT 60415
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MNGT 60403Méthodes d'intervention en développement organisationnelSubjectManagementProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3Les étudiants développeront des compétences de facilitation et apprendront à maîtriser différentes méthodes d'intervention en développement organisationnel.Ce séminaire traite du rôle-conseil en développement organisationnel, de la facilitation et des méthodes d'intervention. Il vise à développer des compétences et habiletés de facilitation de différentes méthodes d'intervention en développement organisationnel ainsi qu'un sens critique face à leur utilisation.See the course webpageThemes covered
1. Compétences en développement organisationnel
2. Facilitation en fonction de sa personnalité
3. Gestion de ses émotions en contexte de facilitation (MSCEIT)
4. L'apprentissage dans les organisations
5. L'animation de réunion et de groupe de travail
6. La résolution de problème en équipe (prise de décision amélioration de la qualité Kaizen etc.)
7. La facilitation d'un groupe de codéveloppement
8. L'animation d'une communauté de pratique
9. Le groupe de discussion (focus group) et le Fishbowl
10. La démarche d'enquête appréciative (Appreciative Inquiry)
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OPER 40513AEnterprise Resource Planning in Supply ChainSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramGraduate diplomasInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This course emphasizes the design, integration, and use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in supply chain management. Students will use SAP for transactions and learn how ERP supports decision-making through a unified view of processes (procurement, production, inventory, distribution), linking theory, practice, and performance.The course provides an in-depth study of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to understand their logic and their role in integrating organizational processes and contributing to operational efficiency. Students will then apply this knowledge in a simulated environment where they use SAP S/4HANA as if working in a real company. Through this simulation, students explore and apply key modules: Material Management, Production Planning, Sales and Distribution, and Logistics Execution. Students learn to execute end-to-end processes and to understand how decisions in one department or module affect others across the organization. They also develop the ability to evaluate the financial impacts of operational and strategic decisions. The course combines theory and hands-on application to build an integrated, critical, and practical understanding of ERP, preparing students to act effectively in complex logistical and organizational environments.Themes covered
Navigation in SAP
Material master data management
Procurement management
Supplier selection and management
Inventory management - reactive and proactive approaches
Planning without production
Planning with production
Sales processes
Customer and distribution management
Specialized solutions vs. ERP integrated into supply chains
ERP and supply chain resilience
Artificial intelligence in ERPSee the course webpageImportant notesPréalable(s) recommandé(s) : OPER 40530 Un ordinateur portable configuré selon les exigences technologiques de l'École est requis pour ce cours. -
OPER 60500ASupply Chain Analytics and Applied Artificial IntelligenceSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This course covers the concepts, analytical tools, and artificial intelligence (AI) approaches applied to the supply chain. The topics include descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, as well as the use of generative artificial intelligence to accelerate the development, explanation, and adaptation of analytical solutions.In particular, the themes addressed include retail analytics, distribution analytics, and the management of disruptions in the supply chain. The course places particular emphasis on the integration of artificial intelligence, both for modelling logistics problems and for AI-assisted programming. Students will acquire analytical and practical skills to apply these methods in various sectors such as manufacturing, retail, omnichannel commerce and transportation. Python is the central language for implementation, while tools such as Power BI complement the learning. This course also uses generative AI tools to demonstrate how such analytical tools can be built. In teams, students will develop prototypes of analytical tools for the supply chain.Themes covered
Introduction to Analytics and AI in Supply Chains (Key definitions potential applications risks and responsibilities)
Descriptive Supply Chain Analytics (metrics and key performance indicators data visualization introduction to unsupervised learning and building interactive dashboards with Power BI)
Predictive Supply Chain Analytics (demand forecasting using external data sources with an introduction to supervised learning methods)
Prescriptive Supply Chain (analytics Inventory and pricing optimization online fulfillment optimization along with the formulation and solution of optimization models)
Managing Supply Chain Uncertainty (simulation and stochastic optimization pre-event risk mitigation strategies and post-event recovery planning)
Hands-on Programming Workshops with Python and Generative AI (introduction to Python; programming basic analytical pipelines; understanding and adapting complex analytical pipelines; using GAI to debug and generate code)See the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : OPER 60500
Elective
- A master's or PhD-level course at HEC Montréal
- Master's-level course (3 credits) at another university
All courses at another university must be pre-approved by the academic advisor for the specialization.
1 compulsory activity and the supervised project
Before completing the 9-credit supervised project, you must successfully complete the non-credit activity.
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ETHI 66200AResponsible Conduct of Research: From Norms to PracticeSubjectEthics and governanceProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationOtherInstruction modeAsynchronous distance learningCredits0This course lasts about 3h30 and provides a comprehensive introduction to the standards and best practices for the responsible conduct of scientific research (RCR). Through the course, students will explore the elements that promote the responsible conduct of research, such as scientific integrity and research ethics.Throughout this course, students will become familiar with what constitutes ethically and responsibly conducted research. They will be able to identify and assess potential problems and misconducts, to recognize individual and institutional responsibilities, and to mobilize appropriate mechanisms for resolution. The course will enable them to identify problematic situations in research and deploy appropriate analyses and/or procedures to prevent or manage them.Themes covered
Responsible conduct of research (RCR): History and definitions
The values underlying the responsible conduct of research
Framing the responsible conduct of research
Responsible research conduct issues related to research contexts fields or methods
Research ethics
Good research data management
Conflicts of interest in research
Power issues in research
Dissemination of research results: good practices and issues
Societal impacts of research
Misconducts in researchSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : ETHI 66200 All information about this course will be presented in ZoneCours. A synchronous distance learning session will be offered each term. For more information, visit the supervised project page.
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INDV 66202ASupervised ProjectSubjectIndividual projectProgramMaster of Science (MSc)LocationCôte-des-NeigesOtherInstruction modeBlended synchronous learningOn-site learningCredits9The supervised project offers various means to showcase the knowledge acquired. The "applied" dimension of projects constitutes the main characteristic of the supervised project stream. This can consist of an intervention mandate within an organisation or a research mandate within the university.The supervised project offers various means to showcase the knowledge they acquired. The "applied" dimension of projects constitutes the first characteristic of the supervised project stream. This can consist of an intervention mandate within an organisation (analysis work, intervention and recommendations with the use of support tools such as observation, interviews, surveys, documentary research) or a research mandate within the university (research mandate, case writing or expert opinion).Themes covered
The supervised project in one of the following forms:
A mandate to intervene in an organization (making a diagnosis; Participating in the planning and implementation of management practices; Designing tools and models that can be used as the basis for decision-making; Performance analysis of an organisation's activities; Making recommendations on a problem).
A university mandate (1) the study of a case; 2) a specific search mandate.
See the course webpageImportant notesThe supervised project must last a maximum of 6 months, including report writing. To register, visit the supervised project page
Préalable(s) : ETHI 66200(A) (Co)
If your previous training does not meet the requirements of the specialization, you may be required to take a preparatory undergraduate course. You have one year to take the course, preferably at the start of your program.
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OPER 20525ALogisticsSubjectOperations and logisticsProgramBachelor’s degree (BBA)LocationCôte-des-NeigesInstruction modeOn-site learningCredits3This course presents the fundamental concepts of logistics and managing the supply chain, and focuses on operational logistics activities.The main topics of the course are:
- Inventory management;
- warehousing and picking activities;
- transportation;
- strategic issues such as facility location, distribution network design and international aspects of supply and distribution.Themes coveredDefinition of logistics and logistics network
Total cost concept and the interdependency of logistics costs
Trends in logistics
Inventory management models for deterministic demand
Inventory management models for stochastic demand
Picking methods and techniques in a distribution center
Warehousing technologies and equipment
Shipper's process for national transportation
Actors in the international transportation chain and Incoterms
Bullwhip effect
Distribution resource planning and vendor-managed inventory
Logistics network designSee the course webpageImportant notesCourse in French : OPER 20525 Prerequisite(s) : OPER 10500(A/E)
Deadlines for submitting admission applications
Canadian Applicants (citizens or permanent residents)
- Fall term: no later than February 1st
- Winter term: no later than September 15th
- Summer term: no admissions
International Applicants
To comply with immigration requirements, you must submit your application no later than the deadlines indicated below.
- Fall term: no later than February 1st
- Winter term: no later than June 1st
- Summer Term: no admissions
Conditions and required documents
Select the system in which you completed your university studies or the Accelerated Admission option if you started or completed the graduate diploma at HEC Montréal related to the master's degree.
Quebec or Canadian system
Quebec or Canadian system
Degree required
You must hold an undergraduate degree of at least 90 credits (bachelor's degree) in business administration or in a related field, or a degree deemed equivalent by the program administration.
Minimum GPA
You must have earned GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.3 for your undergraduate degree. If the university in which you completed this degree requires a higher GPA for admission to a graduate program, this is the average to take into account.
You have the required level of English if you meet one of the criteria showing that you are an English speaker by virtue of your education.
Otherwise, you must pass an English test or complete an English program with a level of intermediate-advanced.
Documents required for admission
You will need to provide documents as part of the admission process.
Capacity is limited for certain programs. HEC Montréal does not guarantee that all eligible applicants will be accepted.
French system
French system
Degree required
You must hold at least a general licence degree or a state-recognized bachelor's degree after at least 3 years of university studies (180 ECTS) in management or a related field.
Not eligible:
- RNCP certifications
- Bachelor of technical studies (BUT)
- Bachelor's and license degrees including a technical degree (BTS or DUT)
Minimum GPA
You must have earned an average of at least 12 out of 20 for all years of university studies.
You have the required level of English if you meet one of the criteria showing that you are an English speaker by virtue of your education.
Otherwise, you must pass an English test or complete an English program with a level of intermediate-advanced.
Documents required for admission
You will need to provide documents as part of the admission process.
Capacity is limited for certain programs. HEC Montréal does not guarantee that all eligible applicants will be accepted.
Another system
Another system
Degree required
You must hold a state-recognized university degree that provides access to a master's program at the home university (180 ECTS) in management or a related field.
Not eligible: bachelor’s or license degrees including a technical degree (BTS, DTS, or DUT).
Minimum GPA
You must have earned an average of at least 12 out of 20 or a comparable average for all years of university studies according to the country’s grading system.
You have the required level of English if you meet one of the criteria showing that you are an English speaker by virtue of your education.
Otherwise, you must pass an English test or complete an English program with a level of intermediate-advanced.
Documents required for admission
You will need to provide documents as part of the admission process.
Capacity is limited for certain programs. HEC Montréal does not guarantee that all eligible applicants will be accepted.
Accelerated Admission
Accelerated Admission from a Short Graduate Program
- You must have completed 24 credits from a Graduate Diploma program with a GPA of at least 2.7 out of 4.3.
- You must complete the Short Administrative Request form.
Admission is not automatic.
Prior learning in the short program will be recognized based on the structure of the Graduate Diploma in place when they applied.
Estimated tuition fees
The amounts below are approximate. For the detailed amounts per credit or per term, see the tuition fees schedule for the thesis stream (PDF, 109 Kb) or the supervised project stream (PDF, 105 Kb). These amounts do not include the cost of health insurance, course materials, housing, or other expenses.
Each term, you will receive a bill with the exact amount you owe based on your credit load.
Fees are calculated per term for the thesis stream and per credit for the supervised project stream.
You pay the Quebec rate if you are a resident of Quebec according to certain criteria, such as having a Quebec birth certificate or a Québec Selection Certificate.
Total cost of a 45-credit program at full time
- Thesis (4 terms): $6,900
- Supervised project: $7,600
See if you meet one of the Quebec residence criteria.
You pay the Canadian rate if you are a citizen by birth or naturalization, an Indigenous person, or a permanent resident of Canada.
Total cost of a 45-credit program at full time
- Thesis (4 terms): $16,500
- Supervised project in English: $22,000
- Supervised project in French: $17,200
See whether you can receive an exemption and pay the Quebec rate.
Through an agreement between governments, you are eligible for an exemption allowing you to pay the Quebec rate instead of the international rate.
Total cost of a 45-credit program at full time
- Thesis (4 terms): $6,900
- Supervised project: $7,600
Check the conditions you must meet to receive this exemption.
You pay the international rate if you are from a country outside Canada. There is no exemption for your situation.
Total cost of a 45-credit program at full time
- Thesis (4 terms): $33,500
- Supervised project: $37,800
These fees give you priority registration for the course INTE 60004 Expérience Québec (in French) and a French language course to help you adapt to the Quebec and Canadian job markets.
See whether you can receive an exemption and pay the Quebec or Canadian rate.
To ensure the proper rate is applied, you may need to provide documents proving your legal status once you have been admitted.
Scholarships
Every year, HEC Montréal awards close to $1.6 million in scholarships and other forms of awards to M.Sc. students. What a great way to help finance your studies!
These scholarships, worth from $2,000 to $10,000, are awarded by the MSc in Administration program office to the top candidates admitted, based on their academic record at the time of admission.
There are no applications to be completed; successful candidates will be notified by e-mail.
Federal and Quebec government granting agencies award scholarships worth $20,000 and $27,000 to students with an excellent average and who wish to pursue their studies at the Master’s level.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
Annual $27,000 scholarships for students in all specializations except Financial Engineering, Data science and business analytics and Business Intelligence.
Deadline: December 1st every year
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
Annual $27,000 scholarships for students in the Financial Engineering, Data science and business analytics and Business Intelligence specializations.
Deadline: December 1st every year
Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC)
Annual $20,000 scholarships, awarded for two years, for students in all specializations except Financial Engineering, Data science and business analytics and Business Intelligence.
Deadline: Usually during the 2nd week of October
Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologie (FRQNT)
Annual $20,000 scholarships, awarded for two years, for students in the Financial Engineering, Data science and business analytics and Business Intelligence specializations.
Deadline: Usually during the 1st week of October
$15,000 scholarships awarded for a 4-6 months research internship in a company. Students in the supervised project or thesis streams are eligible for these scholarships.
Applications may be submitted at any time (ideally 3 months before the project begins)
Exemptions offered by HEC Montréal
HEC Montréal offers a number of differential tuition fee exemptions to international newly admitted in the thesis stream.
Agreement between the government of Québec and some forty countries
The Quebec government has agreements with some forty countries and a number of organizations, exempting students who come to study in the province from differential tuition fees. The quota depends on the student’s country of origin. Students must contact the persons responsible for managing this program in their home country.
For further information, see the page on exemptions from the diffrential tuition fees.