Business Administration

Program overview

This research-oriented, internationally focused Master of Science in Business Administration is built to let students shape their studies around their strengths and career goals. It targets graduates from business and related disciplines and combines in-depth academic study with hands-on relevance, preparing you for roles in business, consulting, or academic paths. The programme is taught in English and includes opportunities for international exchange.

Structure and learning experience

You select one of four major specialisations — Accounting, Finance, Management, or Marketing — and pair it with a minor from a choice of eight areas, such as Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, and Economics. The modular design supports flexible combinations so you can develop a distinct academic profile. The curriculum mixes theoretical and applied courses, seminars, and case-based work; students also tackle real-world business challenges (for example, participation in the John Molson International Case Competition) and collaborate with leading companies during their studies.

Outcomes and international focus

Because the programme emphasizes both research and practice, graduates leave equipped to pursue international careers in industry, consulting, or further research. The English-language instruction and exchange options make it straightforward for international students to integrate and gain global experience while building a strong, practice-oriented academic record.

Entry requirements (concise)

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field
• Programme instruction is in English — applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English

Overview

This two-year, 120 ECTS Master's is organised as a modular and highly customisable programme that lets you tailor studies to a specific business discipline while also gaining complementary skills. In the first year you select a major—Accounting, Finance, Management or Marketing—and take the major’s specialised core modules. You also choose a minor from a range of options to either deepen expertise or broaden your perspective across fields such as Economics or Information Systems.

Core modules and study flow

• Management major examples: Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
• Accounting major examples: Financial Reporting, Auditing
• Marketing major examples: Consumer Behaviour, Brand Management
• Finance major examples: Investment Management, Risk Management

In the second year you focus on advanced electives and seminars chosen to align with your major and minor. Practical learning is emphasised through case studies, consulting projects and participation in international competitions (for example the John Molson International Case Competition). There is an option to spend a semester abroad at a partner university. The programme culminates in an independent Master’s thesis (30 ECTS) that demonstrates your ability to carry out specialised research in your chosen area.

Key learning outcomes

• Attain advanced, discipline-specific knowledge and technical skills in your selected major.
• Develop interdisciplinary competence and flexibility by combining a major with a chosen minor.
• Apply theoretical concepts in real-world contexts through case work, consulting projects and competitions, improving problem‑solving and teamwork skills.
• Build research competence and academic independence via the 30‑ECTS Master’s thesis, preparing you for professional roles or further academic study.

Programme requirements (curriculum-related)

• Duration: 4 semesters (full-time), totaling 120 ECTS
• Major: choose one (Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing) with associated core modules
• Minor: choose one from options including Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Economics, Information Systems, Business Research, Entrepreneurship
• Second year: advanced electives and seminars aligned to major/minor choices
• Practical components: case studies, consulting projects and optional participation in international competitions
• Optional semester abroad at partner institutions
• Master’s thesis: 30 ECTS (independent research aligned with specialisation)

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of professional roles in international business, consultancy, finance, accounting, marketing and management. The combination of specialised academic knowledge and applied project experience equips students for positions such as financial analyst, management consultant, brand manager, accountant or product manager.

The programme’s research component and thesis also provide a pathway into academic careers or doctoral studies for those interested in further research. International exchange opportunities and English instruction enhance graduates’ employability in global organisations and cross-border roles.