MSc Business Analytics and Technology Management
Program structure
John Molson’s research-based Masters allow students to produce the kind of research that is becoming increasingly necessary in public and private organizations or that leads toward advanced graduate business studies. Experiential opportunities are also available to adequately prepare our Master’s candidates for the job market.
Program structure
This Master of Science is a 45-credit applied research program consisting of both course work (seminars) and a thesis. Full-time students take three or four courses per term and complete the program in two years, while part-time students take one or two courses per term and can complete it in three to four years. International students must pursue studies on a full-time basis. Most course work is completed in the first half of the program, while the thesis is completed in the second half.
Canadian citizens and Permanent residents who wish to study part-time should understand that:
- some classes may only be offered in the Fall or Winter terms. There are no courses offered during the summer. and;
- some classes may only be offered in the morning or afternoon. Students who wish to work while studying should reach an arrangement with their employer about the potential need for a flexible work schedule.
YEAR 1
Fall
Five core courses (12 credits):
- MSCA 602: Applied Linear Statistical Model (3 credits)
- MSCA 615: Research Methodology - Administrative Sciences (3 credits)
- MSCA 655: Professional Development (0 credit)
- MSCA 680: Foundations of Business Technology Management (3 credits)
- MSCA 681: Foundations of Data Mining (3 credits)
Winter
Four elective courses (12 credits) – see list below*
Each year a selection of elective courses will be offered on a rotating basis from those listed below. Upon approval of the Graduate Program Director and the instructor, up to six credits of electives may include seminars in any other John Molson MSc program, PhD seminars of relevance to the program of study; and cognate graduate seminars offered by other departments within the university.
Summer
Preliminary thesis work
*List of electives courses
- MSCA 690: Data Management (3 credits)
- MSCA 691: Advanced Data Mining (3 credits)
- MSCA 693: Seminar in Special Topics in Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems (3 credits)
- MSCA 693A: Digital Innovation: Theory & Practice (New!) (3 credits)
Please note that all course listing on this page is subject to change and that the content of the seminars may vary from a year to another. Current students should consult the graduate calendar or refer to their program team at msc.jmsb@concordia.ca for the most updated information.
YEAR 2
Fall
Thesis proposal
- MSCA 694 - Thesis Proposal (3 credits)
Thesis work
- MSCA 695 Research Thesis (18 credits)
Winter
Thesis work
- MSCA 695 Research Thesis (continued)
Summer
Thesis defence
Please note that a French translation of the curriculum is available upon request at gradadvisor.jmsb@concordia.ca.
