Master in Projektmanagement

This master's degree has been developed for people who want to expertly manage projects of various natures and sizes.

The managers resulting from this program will be able to design projects adapted to particular contexts and manage them taking into account the previously established constraints.

Thus, after having studied the feasibility of these projects, they will be able to implement the most appropriate strategy to achieve them. Thanks to the planning tools they have incorporated into their practice, these managers will be able to ensure that the objectives, both financial and organizational, will be achieved. Competent in the management of human resources, they will also know how to team up with the people able to ensure the success of their projects.

Profiles offered

Regular path - with memory (M.Sc.)

This path will interest those who wish to develop their expertise in research activities. Useful for practicing managers who wish to deepen a particular practical problem, it is also for people who wish to pursue their studies at the third cycle. This pathway enables the development of scientific research skills both conceptually and through the use of advanced data collection and processing tools. The writing of a dissertation will allow students to advance knowledge in the discipline by proposing innovative solutions to advanced issues in project management.

Career Path (MGP)

General pathway - specialized or with directed work

The three paths in this profile are aimed at professionals who are already working in a project environment and who wish to further develop their skills. From a global perspective of the discipline, project managers trained in this program will be able to successfully assume higher level responsibilities in their workplace. The knowledge, know-how and skills proposed are at the forefront of the development of project management.

More specifically, the general pathway allows candidates to develop their versatility by taking optional courses in different areas related to project management. The specialized path, meanwhile, allows students to acquire extensive training in a single field of activity by selecting optional courses related to the latter. The directed workflow also allows candidates to specialize in a particular area of ​​activity, but this time, by performing a directed job.

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Specials

• The memory profile provides access to the UQO's Master's Degree Scholarship Program.
• All the profiles of our master's degree are based on a multidisciplinary approach. They allow the acquisition of knowledge in project management, but also notions from the other traditional branches of management: finance, marketing, production, operational research, human resources, organizational strategy, information system, etc.
• Project management research at UQO is approached from a new perspective, a critical and transdisciplinary approach, rather than a traditional functionalist perspective.

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Professional Perspectives

• Lecturer at the university (compulsory master's degree)
• Project manager
• Project Management Researcher
• Management Advisor and Program Evaluation
• Strategic Portfolio Management Advisor
• Consultant in planning and project monitoring
• Coordinator or Project Manager

Employment sectors

• Consulting Services Offices
• Construction companies
• Transport companies
• University educational institutions
• Computer and multimedia firms
• Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments

Profile

Project management allows the implementation of projects that meet the specific needs of public or private institutions. Based on a systemic vision, it makes it possible to deliver precise results that reach consensus for all stakeholders. From the definition of needs to the project strategy, the planning of activities, their control as well as their follow-up, the project management makes it possible to efficiently and effectively manage the resources necessary for the realization of the projects.

About UQO

The University of Quebec in Outaouais, for the pleasure of learning

Considered as a university whose human dimension facilitates learning and reflection, the University of Quebec Outaouais (UQO) has grown, evolve and adapt its programs to the rhythm of the needs of its customers while taking into account the characteristics of the region.

With its membership of the Université du Québec network, UQO can count on the educational resources and common services of the largest university system in Canada.

Located in Gatineau, in the heart of the Outaouais, the UQO is housed in two pavilions within walking distance of each other and enjoys a geographical and cultural advantage. It has the advantage of being located in a border area marked by the rich presence of two cultures that live to the rhythm of the hectic activities of the federal capital, Ottawa. Not only present in urban areas, UQO also offers services on the periphery and works to increase its presence in the regions in the coming years.

Since 2010, the UQO is also located in Saint-Jérôme in a new building of 10,132 square meters, built at the corner of St. Joseph and Labelle streets, facing the town hall. This new campus welcomes more than 2,000 students. There are classrooms, teaching and research laboratories, a library, a didac library, offices, administrative spaces, student meeting areas and ancillary services such as a cafeteria and a bookstore. spread over six floors.

Through its classes formed by small groups of students and the quality coaching it offers, UQO gives a taste to learn, build a career and make a success of its life. Not too big, not too small, more humane and more friendly! This is what attracts the 7,500 students who register from mainly the Outaouais, but also Eastern Ontario and the rest of Quebec. UQO's reputation has even crossed borders and is attracting more and more students from foreign countries.

Vision of the UQO

All the forces of our community converge in order to realize mobilizing projects that give life to our vision: "To be closer, to go further! ".

Individually and collectively, we focus our efforts in the following three strategic directions: the enrichment of the student experience, the creation of programs and the development of research as well as the influence of our university.

2020

• we focus our efforts on the primary purpose of giving meaning to all our actions: our students;
• we dare to innovate in our programs, services and actions with a view to sustainable development;
• we rely on collaboration and mutual aid to forge meaningful links and to propel us further and further.

Together, we transform the student experience at UQO.

Mission of the UQO

UQO: the highest expression of knowledge, research and creation

The Université du Québec en Outaouais, a member of the Université du Québec network, is a public French-language university and research institution located in the Outaouais and the Laurentians. In an environment conducive to human interaction, UQO, a hub for access to knowledge, trains qualified graduates at every cycle and stimulates scientific research and creation.

UQO students are at the heart of its mission. They benefit from the diversity of its programs as well as the excellence of its teaching and research thanks to experienced professors and competent staff.

UQO actively participates in the economic, social and cultural development of the population of the territories it serves through its involvement in the community. Connected to both regional and international realities, UQO is a strategic player that contributes to the advancement of society through its partnerships and projects.

Values ​​of the UQO

Surpassing oneself

UQO offers its students an academic experience that is both engaging and rewarding, based on the desire to discover, structure their thinking and develop their critical sense. At UQO, student successes, innovative staff accomplishments, and graduate successes are a collective stimulus to surpassing.

Excellence and Rigor

UQO is a successful organization where everyone is committed to the pursuit of excellence in their academic activities. UQO is a place of creation of knowledge where excellence and rigor are the norm and the reference framework from which all actions are drawn.

The Opening

UQO is a French-language university that is open to its environment and the world. UQO recognizes the importance of cultural diversity and promotes it. In addition, it incorporates an international dimension into its training activities.

Integrity and Transparency

UQO favors sound and responsible management, while remaining focused on efficiency and effectiveness. To achieve this, it facilitates the accessibility of information and the commitment of people.

The respect

UQO acts in respect for people by placing students at the heart of its mission and employees at the center of its development. It values ​​the contributions of its students, staff, graduates, and partners, and encourages collaboration and support to create an environment that is rich in human interactions.