Students in this program will gain an advanced knowledge of theoretical and conceptual components of the management disciplines and develop their abilities to independently undertake original research within the domain of management disciplines. You will also develop research related skills and work to understand, practice, and examine ethical considerations in management research. The program achieves these goals through intensive and stimulating seminars, energetic class discussions, research assignments, and a research project/thesis supervised by our qualified faculty.

Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent. An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing. A Qualifying Year at the undergraduate level may be required to meet the admission standards. Courses taken as part of a Qualifying Year can not be used as credit towards a graduate degree. Meeting the minimum requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission. No candidate will be admitted unless the academic unit recommends admission. All applicants will be advised by the Office of Graduate Studies in writing of their admission status. In addition to the general admission requirements for Master programs, the following minimum requirements also apply: (a) Four-year business degree or four-year degree in related field or three-year business degree plus five additional FCEs (10 half-courses at the second year level or higher in the field of study; a minimum of six must be in business at the third or fourth year level, and not already used for any degree considered for admission into this program). (b) GMAT with recommended score of 500, or a GRE General Exam with recommended combined score of 1000 (prior to August 2011) or GRE revised General Test score of 300 (after August 2011). (c) A short outline (approximately 500 words) of intended area of research investigation. The research outline will help the Admissions Committee determine the availability of supervisors. NOTE: Graduates of the Lakehead University Faculty of Business Administration with an excellent academic record will be considered for a waiver of the GMAT/GRE requirement