Master of Science in Management (MScM)
Overview
Work with leading thinkers and applied researchers to learn about the complex problems facing modern organizations. You will develop your program of study and thesis research working with a faculty supervisor from the AACSB-accredited Ted Rogers School of Management, Canada’s preeminent entrepreneurial-focused business school. Students gain qualitative and quantitative research skills across several management disciplines and pursue research careers in industry and academia.
Degree awarded: MScM
Administered by: Ted Rogers School of Management
Curriculum
| Course Code | Degree Requirements: Master of Science in Management | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Thesis | (Milestone) |
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SM8000 |
Research Seminar |
pass/fail |
SM8103 |
Applied Research Methods I |
1 |
SM8104 |
Applied Research Methods II |
1 |
| Four Elective credits | 4 |
|
Electives
| Course code | Course title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
SM8700 |
Directed Reading: Accounting |
1 |
SM8701 |
Directed Reading: Bus Tech Mgmt |
1 |
SM8702 |
Directed Reading: Econ & Mgmt Sci |
1 |
SM8703 |
Directed Reading: Finance |
1 |
SM8704 |
Directed Reading: Entrp & Strategy |
1 |
SM8705 |
Directed Reading: Glbl Mgmt Studies |
1 |
SM8706 |
Directed Reading: Health Serv Mgmt |
1 |
SM8708 |
Directed Reading: Hosp Tourism Mgmt |
1 |
SM8709 |
Directed Reading: HR Mgmt & Org Beh |
1 |
SM8710 |
Directed Reading: Law & Business |
1 |
SM8711 |
Directed Reading: Marketing Mgmt |
1 |
SM8712 |
Directed Reading: Real Estate Mgmt |
1 |
SM8713 |
Directed Reading: Retail Mgmt |
1 |
SM8722 |
Special Topics |
1 |
SM8723 |
Advanced Data Analytics in Business |
1 |
SM8901 |
Directed Readings |
1 |
With Program approval, selected electives from the MBA program and courses from the PhD in Management.
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SM8000 Research Seminar
Pass/Fail
SM8103 Applied Research Methods I
Students are introduced to quantitative and qualitative research techniques, with particular emphasis on their application to the field of management. Antirequisite: MT8101, MT8102. 1 Credit
SM8104 Applied Research Methods II
This course is a continuation of SM8103. In this course, students will refine their research question, develop expertise in the specific methodology to be used for their thesis research, and will develop a research proposal. 1 Credit
SM8700 Directed Reading: Accounting
This course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to Accounting, while working with a faculty supervisor. 1 Credit
SM8701 Directed Reading: Bus Tech Mgmt
This course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to Business Technology Management, while working with a faculty supervisor. 1 Credit
SM8702 Directed Reading: Econ & Mgmt Sci
This course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to Economics and Management Science, while working with a faculty supervisor. 1 Credit
SM8703 Directed Reading: Finance
This course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to Finance, while working with a faculty supervisor. 1 Credit
SM8704 Directed Reading: Entrp & Strategy
This course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to Entrepreneurship & Strategy, while working with a faculty supervisor. 1 Credit
SM8705 Directed Reading: Glbl Mgmt Studies
This course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to Global Management Studies, while working with a faculty supervisor. 1 Credit
SM8706 Directed Reading: Health Serv Mgmt
This course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to Health Services Management, while working with a faculty supervisor. 1 Credit
SM8707 Directed Reading: Health Info Mgmt
This course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to Health Information Management, while working with a faculty supervisor. 1 Credit
SM8708 Directed Reading: Hosp Tourism Mgmt
This course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to Hospitality and Tourism Management, while working with a faculty supervisor. 1 Credit
SM8709 Directed Reading: HR Mgmt & Org Beh
This course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to HR Management and Organizational Behaviour, while working with a faculty supervisor. 1 Credit
SM8710 Directed Reading: Law & Business
This course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to Law & Business, while working with a faculty supervisor. 1 Credit
SM8711 Directed Reading: Marketing Mgmt
This course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to Marketing Management, while working with a faculty supervisor. 1 Credit
SM8712 Directed Reading: Real Estate Mgmt
This course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to Real Estate Management, while working with a faculty supervisor. 1 Credit
SM8713 Directed Reading: Retail Mgmt
This course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to Retail Management, while working with a faculty supervisor. 1 Credit
SM8722 Special Topics
This course examines selected topics in areas related to the program that are not covered by existing courses. The topic(s) will vary depending on the needs and interests of the students and the instructor. The particular course description will be announced prior to scheduling the course.
SM8723 Advanced Data Analytics in Business
This course prepares graduate students in business and management to determine how changes in policy or strategy affect outcomes. Relying on the basic Regression model, this hands-on course prepares students to define the research question, identify a counterfactual, estimate the empirical model, and make inferences about the efficacy of the strategy/policy. 1 Credit
SM8901 Directed Readings
The directed readings course is intended to permit the student to survey a coherent body of literature in an area of study related to the student’s field of study. 1 Credit
Curriculum accurate for the 2025–2026 Academic Calendar. Page last revised: August 6, 2026.