The Master of Science in Management Practice (MScMP) is a graduate program designed to train professionals to successfully run organizations by focusing on applied research and analysis of business data. The program is developed by the School of Administrative Studies and is offered at York University’s new Markham Centre Campus in partnership with organizations such as IBM, Nielsen, York Region and others. The program offers a variety of specialization options: Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (not offered yet), Supply Chain Management, and Management in Professional Context (not offered yet).
Program Structure
The MScMP is offered on a full-time and part-time basis. As an entry prerequisite, the program requires quantitative skills, generally, the statistics obtained in an undergraduate business program. Candidates without any business and/or quantitative background will be required to complete preparatory courses.
The program will train students to:
- be familiar with key methods of qualitative and quantitative research, data collection and analysis needed for improving an organization’s performance;
- be familiar with emerging trends and tools in the cognitive technology of data analytics and understand their limitations;
- be able to apply relevant theories, methodologies, and critical thinking skills to identify and solve organizational/management problems and issues;
- be able to identify sources of information and data best suited to inform managerial decisions while understanding ethical considerations in using personal data for research;
- be able to work efficiently in groups and teams and to effectively communicate analyses, outcomes and conclusions to a range of audiences.
The program offers one admission point in the Fall and can be completed within three terms (one year). In the first term, the students take two mandatory foundational courses, and the third can be within their area of focus. The second term is dedicated to courses in the selected focus area, and the third term involves the work on the Major Research Project.
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| Term 1 |
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| 9 Credits |
| Course #1 : Quantitative research methods Course #2 : Quantitative research methods Course #3 : One specialized course Start exploring topics and methods for the Major Research Paper, find a supervisor |
| Term 2 |
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| 9 Credits |
Complete the mandatory courses within a selected focus areas:
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| Term 3 |
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| Program Milestone |
| Finalize the Major Research Paper |
Alumni Testimonials
I truly appreciate the opportunity to be a graduate of the first MScMP cohort. I’m currently working as Senior Business Analyst at an Ontario public corporation and all the analytical tools that I’ve learnt from the MScMP helped me increase efficiencies in work.
— Xiaolu (Fiona) Peng
MScMP 2022 Graduate
Since graduating from the MScMP program I have joined the Canadian workforce as Assistant Vice President for Trade Finance at Citibank. I support Supply Chain clients throughout North America with their Capital and Finance needs. The knowledge I acquired from the Supply Chain Management stream in the MScMP program, helped me to land my job and to better understand client needs and expectations.
— Graham Galeon
MScMP 2022 Graduate
Assistant VP, Trade Finance, Citibank Canada
I consider myself fortunate to be a graduate of the MScMP program and I’m grateful to the professors and staff as they prioritize student success and well-being and genuinely care for the students, creating a favorable learning environment. They lay a solid foundation for future careers, ensuring that graduates can choose to further studies or seek employment. They have equipped me with clear goals for my future learning and career.
— Rain Ye
MScMP 2022 Graduate
Successfully completing the MScMP was a turning point in my life and I am genuinely grateful to the MScMP team. After graduating from the MScMP program I was hired as a Financial Analyst and have directly applied the knowledge I gained, such as research in big data analysis. I’m also studying forensic accounting and I’m able to apply big data techniques, which allows me to find risk red flags quickly.
— Forest Len
MScMP 2022 Graduate
Financial Analyst, RIFO Holding Group
After graduating from the MScMP program I was accepted to pursue a PhD in Administration. I chose a career in academics, specializing in Marketing (Consumer Behaviour) and I’ve applied a lot of what I learnt from the MScMP program, I owe the entire MScMP program team a huge thank you!
— Tima Abboud
MScMP 2022 Graduate
PhD Candidate
Learn More
Graduate Program in Management Practice at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.