Business

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  • University/Institute Name Dalhousie University
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineJan 2026

Position Details (Master's)

Dalhousie University'sMaster of Science inBusiness programoffers advanced opportunities to prepare for a PhD in business or enhance your career in industry by developing specialized academic research skills in management and business.

Collaborate with your supervisor to create and lead a research project. Accredited by AACSB International, Dalhousie University 'sMaster of Science in Business programconnects you with faculty who work closely with regional, national, and international businesses, offering unique opportunities to conduct impactful research.

This is a direct-entry program, meaning all undergraduate degrees are acceptable, and no experience is necessary for admission. Students can directly enter the profession after graduating.

Careers

Students start their journey by choosing a concentration in Finance, Information Systems, Management or Marketing.

Many students use this program as a stepping stone towards a PhD program in Business.

For those that go into industry, careers can include:

  • financial analyst
  • IT management
  • consulting

program options

The MScB is a research-based thesis-oriented program, 16 months (four terms) in length, delivered in person, on campus. Students may apply to one of four concentrations:

  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Information Systems
  • Management

Terms one and two consist of core coursework related to a student’s concentration, while with the guidance of their supervisor, they begin to carve out their thesis project. Semesters three and four are entirely dedicated to thesis work. Students must successfully defend their work at the end of term four.

  • AACSB International

Courses include:

  • Financial Econometrics
  • Econometrics
  • Behavioural Statistics
  • Managing People / Org Theory
  • Research Design and Methods

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026