Graduate_Viewbook_2015

GRADUATE PROGRAMS
VIEWBOOK
2015–2016

AMANDA ROSSI, EXERCISE SCIENCE
PhD candidate, Individualized Program (INDI)
46,000+total enrolment
CURIOSITY. EXPLORATION. DISCOVERY.
Our graduate students are pursuing their academic goals in more
than 100 programs on two campuses. There’s room to create
your own path here, with opportunities to collaborate across
faculties, with the community and industry. In many cases, you’ll
have the freedom to set your own pace, including the option to
study part-time. Other ways to benefit from our flexibility? Enrol
in an individualized program, choose to submit your thesis in
French or take courses at other universities in Quebec.
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
We’re among the “Top 100 Under 50” universities in the world,
according to the Times Higher Education. Concordia is recognized
internationally for its global outlook, particularly for our diversity
on campus and how academics collaborate with international
colleagues on research projects. Our graduate students take
advantage of a network of more than 150 partner universities
across 35 countries to gain international study and research
experience.
BUILT-IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The impressive track record of our graduates shows the
relevance, marketability and value of a Concordia degree. We
can position you for success all through your academic career
and beyond.
Amanda Rossi’s doctoral research examines how physical activity and blood pressure affect the
development of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Her published work has had an impact
on medical guidelines around what types of exercise are beneficial for a particular patient
group. Amanda Rossi made use of Concordia’s international connections and travel funds to
undertake coursework at the University of Copenhagen and University College London as part
of her degree. She’s also found time for community involvement, spearheading the creation of a
Concordia chapter of Let’s Talk Science, a national outreach group that promotes science literacy
among children and youth.
Why Concordia is the right place for her: “Because Concordia is a relatively young university,
there’s a lot of growth and development, meaning there are many opportunities. My experience
with administrators and with faculty members is that everybody’s really helpful and they help
facilitate what you’re looking to do. There are a lot of open doors at the university.”
OPENING DOORS, FINDING SOLUTIONS
Concordians know it’s a small world and we’re all connected, with each of us playing a role in shaping the future. That’s what we call “big”
thinking: bold, connected across disciplines, and not afraid to challenge convention. This “small planet, big thinking” mentality is reflected
in the innovative, flexible nature of our programs.
110+ graduate academic
programs
7,000+graduate students and postdoctoral
fellows from 150+ countries
One of the largest
graduating cohorts among Canada’s
comprehensive universities
FAST FACTS

JASON DUBSKY, ADMINISTRATION
MSc 10, John Molson School of Business
Vice-President, Finance IT, Corporate and Post-Trade Technology
Morgan Stanley
Jason Dubsky was working in tech support for IBM when he decided to pursue graduate
studies at the John Molson School of Business. He focused his research on how effective
and efficient use of IT can help an organization achieve its goals in business exchanges with
other organizations. Jason Dubsky says graduate studies at Concordia catapulted him to the
next level in his career and a senior administrative position with the financial services firm
Morgan Stanley.
Why Concordia was the right choice for him: “The IT market was saturated with computer
science graduates and I needed to differentiate myself. Concordia changed my frame of mind and my
approach to problem defining, solution analysis and team management. I think differently. It’s one of
the reasons I’m one of the youngest officers at the firm.”
ACHIEVING PROFESSIONAL GAINS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A climate to complement academic life
Research excellence
Graduate programs
Funding
Admission requirements
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95research chairs
$33.5 million
in research revenue
188,000alumni form
a strong network worldwide
1,500+professors
50 per centof full-time tenured
and tenure-track faculty joined Concordia in
the last 10 years

AN UNBEATABLE LIFESTYLE FOR
ACADEMICS AND RESEARCHERS
As inhabitants of a City of Design, one of just two in North
America given that title by the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Montrealers
enjoy “innovative living environments that enhance daily life
and existence.”
It’s easy to fall in love with the city and find your own unique
living environment. Montreal’s boroughs have their own look,
feel and character. Costs across the board compare favourably
to other major centres. The city is walkable, but you’ll also have
inexpensive, efficient transit options to get you to the festivals,
concert venues, art galleries, museums and restaurants that form
the fabric of a cultural life second to none in Canada.
Our downtown Sir George Williams Campus and the west-end
Loyola Campus are shaped around two distinct neighbourhoods,
each with its own sense of community, bolstered by first-class
services. We support our students with on-campus health
clinics, counselling and development, recreation and athletics.
We make it simple to join in the wider university community,
through University of the Streets Café, sustainability groups,
academic competitions and exhibitions. It’s a vibrant,
stimulating environment that will open your eyes —
and your mind.
WHERE SCHOLARSHIP MEETS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Begin building the skill set to connect you to your
future. Concordia is committed to facilitating your
career development during your program, whether
you see yourself working within the academy, in the
public or private sectors, as part of an NGO or as
an entrepreneur.
Q U E B E C
MONTREAL
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A CLIMATE TO COMPLEM
DESIRÉE DE JESUS, FILM AND MOVING IMAGE STUDIES
PhD student, Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, Faculty of Fine Arts
Desirée de Jesus brings an expansive academic background to her degree in Film and Moving
Image Studies. For her MA dissertation in Christianity and the Arts from Kings College London,
she looked at the philosophical anthropology of Stanley Kubrick’s films alongside St. Augustine’s
theory of the will. Her doctoral research focuses on female coming-of-age narratives in films
and video games. For Desirée de Jesus, the program’s Proseminar — a multi-dimensional look at
advanced research across periods, methodologies, theories and genres — has been a milestone
in her academic journey.
Why Concordia is the right place for her: “There are wonderful opportunities to bounce ideas off
people and read and work through those ideas. When I came to Concordia I was super-specific and
reading everything through the same lens. I got great advice: ‘Desirée, think bigger. This is a place where
you can do that and create your own intervention in the field.’ So I’ve zoomed out quite a bit, but it’s
allowed me to do so much more.”
USING YOUR VOICE TO CHALLENGE SOCIETY
Art in a cultural nexus. Engineering in an aerospace capital. Tech in a gaming hub. The dynamism and
diversity of the city that surrounds our two campuses finds its reflection in the bold research and creative
energy of graduate studies at Concordia.
The city of Montreal has the most students per capita of any major urban centre in North America.
Concordia is a key player, together with seven other universities, in making this city one of the continent’s
leading centres of excellence in higher education.
Our students, postdoctoral fellows and professors come from more than 150 countries around the globe.
The diversity of the Concordia community, just like the city itself, offers opportunities for you to
expand your own world.
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PAID WORK EXPERIENCE
THROUGH CO-OP
Several of our programs offer paid internships through the
Institute for Co-operative Education so you can gain valuable
contacts and work experience in your field while earning your
degree. Go to concordia.ca/co-op for more information.
DISTRICT 3
If you’re interested in starting your own business and wondering
what it takes to be successful, we’ve got answers. An ecosystem
at the heart of the university community, District 3’s mission is to
act as an incubator of ideas to enable their transformation into
new projects. The “3” stands for its three founding principles:
innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship. Projects include
those created by students who are themselves entrepreneurs and
those mandated by alumni, established industry leaders
and experts. For more, see d3center.ca.
GRADPROSKILLS
Learn to communicate effectively, plan and
manage projects, understand and apply
ethical practices, and work effectively in
teams. And if you plan to work within
academia, you can discover how to be
a more effective teacher, learn about
fund-writing strategies and get tips on
generating creativity. Learn more at
concordia.ca/gradproskills.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
IN UNIVERSITY TEACHING
Doctoral candidates gain a competitive edge in the post-secondary
job market with in-depth knowledge about pedagogical practices
and teaching skills within their area of expertise. The program
partners students with discipline-specific faculty members, teaching
fellows and learning consultants. Program participants design,
develop, implement and evaluate a full three-credit university
course. Find out more at concordia.ca/university-teaching.
OUI CAN HELP
Get plugged into resources to help you learn or improve your
French. Jazz-ons! is a conversation group for beginners facilitated
by fluent French-speakers. Explorons! helps intermediate-level
speakers practise their French while discovering Montreal. Find
more online at concordia.ca/ouicanhelp.
A RICH CAMPUS LIFE
Concordia’s diversity is reflected in more than 35 cultural and
ethnic associations, including groups like the African Students
Association, Hillel (Jewish student organization), the Muslim
Student Association and the Concordia Ukrainian Students’ Union.
Take the skills learned in the classroom and give back to the
community and the world through groups like Engineers Without
Borders or John Molson School of Business’s International
Community Outreach Program. If you’re passionate about a cause
or motivated to make a difference, stop by the LIVE (Leadership,
Initiative, Volunteer Engagement) Centre for a consultation on your
volunteering options. Find out more at concordia.ca/student-groups.
STEPHEN WHITE, POLITICAL SCIENCE
Postdoctoral Fellow, Faculty of Arts and Science
Stephen White studies a fifth of the country’s population: foreign-born Canadians. He’s
made it his mission to understand how new Canadians develop democratic values and
come to participate in politics in Canada. A big draw for Stephen White was Montreal’s
Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship, a partnership of five Quebec universities.
At Concordia, he helped organize a series of talks on diversity and democratic citizenship,
bringing together scholars from geography, sociology and political science.
Why Concordia was the right choice for him: “‘It’s a large university and as an emerging
researcher you need the resources that come with that sort of scale. But one of the most
striking things for me at Concordia is the personalized support from the administration. There’s
a difference between saying, ‘You can go seek out the information and somebody will help you,’
versus having someone contact me and say, ‘Here’s an opportunity.’ That’s happened here multiple
times.”
MENT ACADEMIC LIFE
DEEPENING EXPERTISE, BROADENING HORIZONS

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OUR FACILITIES: THE FRAMEWORK
OF A NEXT-GENERATION UNIVERSITY
Through a major infrastructure investment in research and
teaching space, we’ve transformed the Montreal cityscape in the
downtown neighbourhood now known as “Quartier Concordia.”
New steel-and-glass high-rises on our Sir George Williams
Campus house cutting-edge labs, experimental exhibition spaces
and smart classrooms. A revitalization of our historic Loyola
Campus west of downtown created one of the top university
facilities in Canada for social, life and natural sciences. It’s also home
to state-of-the-art, purpose-built complexes for preventive health,
athletics, communication studies and journalism.
OUR LIBRARIES: A KEY RESOURCE
FOR HIGH-IMPACT RESEARCH
Our commitment to serving students is the cornerstone of
everything we do. You will have the opportunity to meet your
department’s librarian for an introduction to the major databases
for your subject and obtain help developing an effective literature
review strategy. Easily accessible throughout your studies, our
subject librarians will help you find information through multiple
platforms — including our print and digital collections, or
anywhere in the world through our Interlibrary Loans service.
We’ll help you get your work disseminated too. Publish articles
and deposit your thesis in Spectrum, an open-access repository
that makes Concordia research available worldwide.
Concordia libraries include the R. Howard Webster Library and
Grey Nuns Study Hall on the Sir George Williams Campus and the
Georges P. Vanier Library on the Loyola Campus. Our libraries are
open 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the academic year,
with more than 30 group study rooms and two study rooms at the
Webster Library reserved for grad students.
NAVIGATING NEW TERRAINS OF
SCHOLARSHIP: THE INDIVIDUALIZED
PROGRAM (INDI)
Concordia’s School of Graduate Studies created the INDI Program
to provide space for exceptionally capable and prepared students
with very specific research goals outside the boundaries of existing
programs. As an INDI student, you’ll have the chance to propose
and then follow your own multi- or interdisciplinary research
program, supervised by a multidisciplinary committee. Degrees
offered include the MA, MSc and PhD. Find out more
at concordia.ca/indi.
Our research is driven by sustainability, identity, technology, health — issues that directly affect our collective lives. Our engaged scholars
and students collaborate across disciplines, in state-of-the-art facilities, to foster innovative ideas that will advance society. Learn more
about our work at concordia.ca/critical-questions.
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AHMAD KAYELLO, BUILDING ENGINEERING
Master’s student, Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
Wind, snow, frigid temperatures and a shortage of local materials are all challenges to building
housing in Canada’s north. Using a testing facility unique in the world, the Environmental Chamber
and Solar Simulator, Ahmad Kayello monitors the wall joints and attic of a test-hut embedded
with wires that sense temperature and humidity changes. He’s working in tandem with fellow
graduate student Daniel Baril, who takes similar measurements of houses in Nunavut and Nunavik
as their occupants as they go about their daily lives, cooking, sleeping, taking showers, to track the
effects on the durability of the building. The final step: synthesize both sets of data and develop
simulations to predict the most sustainable structure for an extreme climate.
Why Concordia is the right place for him: “You get to meet people from around the globe, from all
different backgrounds. You get to apply what you learn in cutting-edge facilities and in the field. It’s
a chance to take what you know and make a valuable difference in the world.”
PUSHING TECHNOLOGY FORWARD
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
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GREENING THE
AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
When it comes to building a jet engine, using high-performance
lightweight components is a smart way to increase fuel efficiency.
But the flow of combustion gases generates enough heat to
risk damaging the components . . . unless they’re protected by
a special ceramic coating. That’s the focus of Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering professor Christian Moreau, who joined
Concordia as the Canada Research Chair in Thermal Spray and
Surface Engineering. The coatings he’s developing make it safe
to fire up the combustion process by a few hundred degrees.
Net effect: thermal barrier coatings mean more thrust, lower
fuel consumption, less harmful carbon dioxide to pollute the
atmosphere and a longer life for the engine.
Why Concordia is a great choice for graduate studies, according
to Christian Moreau: “It’s a relatively young university that’s
expanding rapidly. You have a very dynamic and relatively young
group of people from all over the world. As a researcher here, you
feel that energy and dynamism. In such an open-minded atmosphere
it’s easy to make connections.”
FINDING A NEW MODEL FOR
CREATING VALUE TOGETHER
Doing business today is no longer a simple matter of exchanging
goods and services for money with a view to maximizing profit
in the short term. Customers increasingly see themselves as
stakeholders, since they don’t just use a product or service — they
end up living an experience. That means organizations that want
to succeed in the future will need to take a more holistic approach,
one that factors in the social, ecological, ethical and even aesthetic
impact of their proposed offerings. Customers will demand
nothing less, says John Molson School of Business Marketing
professor Michèle Paulin, holder of the RBC Professorship in
Strategic Relationship Marketing. Her research focuses on ways
companies can build a new concept of what’s profitable into their
business model.
to Michèle Paulin: “We’ve got such a wonderful diversity of
worldviews, cultures, identities and perspectives here. And that’s the
perfect context for learning to solve problems, think differently and
find the way forward. Innovation and creativity are in the air here.”
RE-IMAGINING THE
WORLD IN A DIGITAL AGE
Digital games are the dominant medium of youth culture today,
with half of adults playing too. That makes games the perfect
gateway to exploring what we’re becoming as a digital society, says
Sociology and Anthropology associate professor Bart Simon,
co-founder of the Centre for Technoculture, Arts and Games
(TAG). Concordia is leading the way for games research-creation
in Canada and analysis of technology’s power to reshape how we
act, communicate and interact with each other. The TAG Centre
gathers designers, artists, engineers, students and scholars along
with the country’s first Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Games
Studies and Design. TAG offers everyone who’s interested
in games, technology and play neutral territory for thinking
out loud together.
to Bart Simon: “We cross-cut departments so you’re not stuck in
a silo. You have the opportunity to be entrepreneurial about your
career because you can pursue other relationships in the community
and within industry. That creates opportunities. At the same time,
we’re small enough you can’t get lost.”
LEARNING FROM THE CAPABILITIES OF
LIVING ORGANISMS
Synthetic biology involves close observation of the processes that
nature uses to get things done, then replicating the process in the
service of other goals. The Centre for Applied Synthetic Biology
(CASB), the first of its kind in Canada, brings together biologists
with researchers in computer science, engineering and physics. It’s
an approach that introduces greater coherence and predictability
to a desired outcome, says co-director Vincent Martin, the
Canada Research Chair in Microbial Genomics and Engineering
and a professor in the Department of Biology. Engineering a way
to produce higher yields of plants with known medicinal benefits
and biofuels is just one example of synthetic biology at work, an
emerging field with enormous potential to address some of the
central problems facing humanity in sustainability and health care.
to Vincent Martin: “Centres of research excellence give students an
opportunity to witness how various disciplines can intertwine.
A cohesive approach should also make it easier to attract funding,
especially with the immense potential for innovation.”
Explore knowledge networks at Concordia and discover potential
connections across disciplines in research, teaching and learning at
explore.concordia.ca.
SMALL PLANET, BIG THINKING —
EXPLORE.CONCORDIA.CA
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The School of Graduate Studies offers more than 100 programs leading to master’s and doctorate degrees, and a variety of
graduate diplomas and certificates for professionals seeking to upgrade their knowledge and skills. For further information on
your program of choice visit graduatestudies.concordia.ca.
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Program
Degree/
Certificate
Notes
Application deadlines
September
entry
January entry May entry
Adult Education Diploma course-based Jan. 15 Sept. 15 –
Anglais/français en langue et techniques de localisation Certificate à base de cours March 1 Nov. 1 –
Applied Linguistics MA
thesis or course-
based
Jan. 15 Sept. 15 –
Biology
MSc thesis (supervisor
required as part
of the application
process)
Feb. 1
(Cdn. res.
only)
Sept. 1 –
PhD
Biotechnology and Genomics Diploma course-based April 1 – –
Chemistry
Chemistry and Biochemistry MSc
thesis with option
for Co-op Feb. 1 Sept. 1 Feb. 1
Chemistry PhD thesis
Child Studies MA
thesis or course-
based with
internship
Jan. 15 Sept. 15 –
Communication
Communication Studies Diploma course-based Feb. 15 – –
Communication PhD thesis Jan. 15 – –
Community Economic Development Diploma course-based Feb. 1 – –
Economics
Diploma course-based
Feb. 1 June 1 –MA
research paper with
option for Co-op
PhD thesis
Education
Educational Studies MA
thesis or course-
based
Jan. 15 (Cdn.
res. only)
Sept. 15
Jan. 15 (Cdn.
res. only
Educational Technology MA
thesis/thesis
equivalent or
course-based with
internship
Jan. 15 Sept. 15 Jan. 15
Education PhD thesis Jan. 15 – –
English MA
research essay or
thesis or creative
writing thesis
Jan. 15 – –
Environmental Assessment
Feb. 1 – –
MEnv
course-based with
internship
Exercise Science
Athletic Therapy
MSc thesis Feb. 1 – –
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Geography, Urban and Environmental Studies MSc thesis Feb. 1 – –
Hispanic Studies MA
thesis or research
paper
Feb. 1 Oct. 1 –
History
MA
thesis Feb. 1 Nov. 1 –
PhD
Human Systems Intervention MA project Feb. 1 – –

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FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Program
Degree/
Certificate
Notes
September
entry
Humanities PhD
thesis (supervisory
committee required
as part of the
application process)
Jan. 15 – –
Instructional Technology Diploma course-based Jan. 15 Jan. 15 Sept. 15
Journalism
Journalism
Diploma course-based – –
Jan. 15
(Cdn. res.) /
Dec. 15 (int.)Visual Journalism
Journalism Studies MA thesis Feb. 1 – –
Littératures francophones et résonances médiatiques MA
avec mémoire;
avec mémoire sous
forme de réalisation
médiatique
Aug. 1 Nov. 15 –
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
MA thesis or course-
based
Feb. 1 – –
MSc
Teaching of Mathematics MTM
thesis or course-
based or project
March 31 Oct. 31 –
Mathematics PhD thesis Feb. 1 – –
Media Studies MA
thesis or course-
based or research-
creation project
or major research
paper
Jan. 15 – –
Philosophy MA
thesis or research
paper
Feb. 1 Dec. 1 May 15
Physics
MSc
thesis Feb. 1 Aug. 1 –
PhD
Political Science PhD thesis Jan. 15 – –
Psychology
Clinical Psychology Diploma course-based
Dec. 15 – –
Research
MA
thesis
PhD
Research and Clinical Training
MA
PhD
Public Policy and Public Administration MA
thesis or course-
based or internship
Jan. 15 Nov. 1 –
Religion
History and Philosophy of Religion
MA
thesis or course-
based Feb. 1 Oct. 1 –Judaic Studies
Religion PhD thesis
Social and Cultural Analysis PhD thesis Jan. 15 – –
Social and Cultural Anthropology MA thesis and field work Jan. 15 Oct. 1 –
Sociology MA
thesis or course-
based
Jan. 15 Oct. 1 –
Theological Studies MA thesis or project Jul. 15 Nov. 1 –
Translation
Traduction Diploma course-based March 1 Nov. 1
–
Traductologie MA
professionelle; avec
mémoire
Aug. 1 Nov. 15
Youth Work Diploma
course-based
fieldwork with
internship
March 1 – –
CONCORDIA.CA/GRADUATE-PROGRAMS

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
Prospective students in all master’s and PhD programs with thesis can secure a supervisor after submitting an application.
Program
Degree/
Certificate
Notes
September
entry
Aerospace Engineering MEng
course-based with
industrial stage
June 1 Oct. 1 Feb. 1
Building Engineering

Certificate course-based
June 1 Oct. 1 Feb. 1MEng
course-based with
option for industrial
experience
MASc
thesis
PhD
Civil Engineering
MASc thesis
course-based with
experience
PhD thesis
Computer Science
MApCompSc
course-based with
experience
MCompSc
thesis
PhD
Electrical and Computer Engineering
MASc thesis
course-based with
experience
PhD thesis
Environmental Engineering Certificate course-based June 1 Oct. 1 Feb. 1
Industrial Engineering
MASc thesis
course-based with
experience
PhD thesis
Information and Systems Engineering PhD thesis June 1 Oct. 1 Feb. 1
Information Systems Security
MASc
thesis with option
for Co-op
MEng
course-based with
experience
Mechanical Engineering
Certificate course-based
MEng
course-based with
experience
MASc
thesis
PhD
Quality Systems Engineering
MASc
thesis with option
for Co-op
MEng
course-based with
experience
Service Engineering and Network Management Certificate course-based June 1 Oct. 1 Feb. 1
Software Engineering
MASc thesis
MEng
course-based with
experience
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
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FACULTY OF FINE ARTS
Program
Degree/
Certificate
Notes
September
entry
Art Education
MA
thesis or course-
based Jan. 15 – –
PhD thesis
Art History

MA
thesis Jan. 15 – –
PhD
Creative Arts Therapies
Art Therapy
MA
research or applied
research project
or thesis, all with
practicum placement
Jan. 15 – –Drama Therapy
Music Therapy
Design (subject to approval) MDes thesis March 1 – –
Digital Technologies in Design Art Practice Certificate course-based March 1 – –
Film and Moving Image Studies PhD thesis Feb. 1 – –
Film Studies MA
thesis or course-
based
Feb. 1 – –
Music Therapy Certificate course-based Jan. 15 – –
Studio Arts
Fibres and Material Practices
MFA studio project Jan. 20 – –
Film Production
Open Media
Painting and Drawing
Photography
Print Media
Sculpture and Ceramics
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JOHN MOLSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Program Degree/Certificate Notes
September
entry
Business Administration
Business Administration
Diploma
course-based
June 1
(Cdn. res.) /
Feb. 1 (int.)
Oct. 1
(Cdn. res.) /
June 1 (int.)
–
Certificate
(Cdn. res. only)
MBA
course-based with
options including
Co-op
June 1
(Cdn. res.) /
Feb. 1 (int.)
Oct. 1
(Cdn. res.) /
June 1 (int.)
–
Executive MBA
course-based with
themed terms,
supporting features
and international
study trip
Encouraged
by June 1
– –
Accountancy
PhD thesis Feb. 1
Sep. 15
(Cdn. res.) /
Aug. 1 (int.)
–
Finance
Management
Marketing
Supply Chain and Business Technology
Management
Chartered Professional Accountancy Diploma course-based June 1 Oct. 1 Feb. 1
Finance MSc thesis
June 1 (Cdn.
res.) / March 1
(int.)
Oct. 1 (Cdn.
res.) / June 1
(int.)
–
Investment Management
Diploma
course-based with
CFA®’s CBOK™
fully integrated
into curriculum;
supplemental
workshops
June 15
(Cdn. res) /
Feb. 28 (int.)
– –
MIM
MBA
Management MSc thesis
June 1 (Cdn.
res.) / March 1
(int.)
Oct. 1 (Cdn.
res.) / June 1
(int.)
–
Marketing MSc thesis
June 1 (Cdn.
res.) / March 1
(int.)
Oct. 1 (Cdn.
res.) / June 1
(int.)
–
Supply Chain Management (subject to approval) MSCM
course-based with
applied research
project
June 1
(Cdn. res.) /
March 1 (int.)
Oct. 1 –
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Program Degree/Certificate Notes
September
entry
University Teaching certificate
course-based with
internship (only
registered PhD
students can apply
for this program)
Feb. 1 – –
Individualized Program (INDI)
MA
thesis
Jan. 15 Sept. 15 –
MSc
PhD
thesis (supervisory
committee required
as part of the
application process)

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Concordia awards scholarships to master’s and doctoral students on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence.
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JOELLE JOBIN, PSYCHOLOGY
PhD candidate, Faculty of Arts and Science
An optimistic outlook in older adults is a powerful indicator of the ability to regulate
stress. Joelle Jobin’s research, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research
Council, shows that the “stress hormone” cortisol tends to be more stable in older
adults with more positive personalities. A sustained high level of cortisol leads to a
greater risk of developing autoimmune disorders and a lowered immune system.
Jobin’s findings may lead to changes in the importance we place on psychological
help in treating older adults.
Why Concordia is the right place for her: “In graduate school you need that person
behind you who knows what they’re doing, who’s an expert in the field. Professor Carsten
Wrosch has been such a huge mentor for me and pivotal to my success in the academic
world. In general at Concordia, we’re always trying to help each other out. There’s a lot
more collaboration than competition.”
Why Concordia is a great choice for graduate students, according to Carsten Wrosch,
professor in the Department of Psychology and director of the Personality, Aging and
Health Research Laboratory: “Developing research capacity is one of the main goals of
the university. That’s backed up by quite a bit of financial support for graduate students to
attend conferences and ultimately develop a career.”
FINDING A MENTOR
Our graduate students are very happy with
the quality of research supervision they receive
at Concordia, according to the 2013 Canadian
Graduate and Professional School Survey (CGPSS).
Concordia scored consistently higher than the
average on the helpfulness of thesis/dissertation
advisors and the frequency of contact between
students and advisors.
FUNDING
70 per cent
of Concordia graduate students
in a thesis program receive financial
awards, including teaching and
research assistantships
THE CONCORDIA ADVANTAGE
Special Entrance Award
We reward your successes from the very beginning. If a
designated Quebec or federal granting agency has awarded
you a full fellowship or scholarship, Concordia will automatically
offer you a Special Entrance Award. For PhD students:
$10,000 during the first year of tenure of an External Award.
Master’s level students receive $6,000.
Conference Award
We offer amounts ranging from $250 to $750 to support you
as you present your work.
Accelerator Award
Midway through your doctoral program, you could qualify for
an additional $5,000 granted on a competitive basis to qualified,
registered students in thesis or thesis-equivalent programs.
You’ll find more funding opportunities at concordia.ca/grad-funding.
Average annual award: $15,000
Award duration: from one
to more than three years

Doctoral programs: completion of
a master’s/magisteriate with honours
or a 3.00 minimum GPA
Master’s programs: completion of a
bachelor’s/baccalaureate with honours
or a 3.00 minimum GPA
Diploma and certificate programs:
completion of a bachelor’s/baccalaureate
with honours or a 3.00 minimum GPA
GPA requirements may vary by program.
See concordia.ca/grad-admissions for a
complete list.
We will evaluate degree equivalencies
when you apply.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
1-Choose your program
Concordia offers a wide range of programs.
Find the complete list at
concordia.ca/graduate-programs.
2-Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by program.
Find your program’s deadline at
concordia.ca/grad-deadlines.
3-Review admission requirements
Concordia’s academic and language
requirements, plus a list of documents
you’ll need to submit, can be found at
concordia.ca/grad-admissions.
4-Check for program-specific
requirements
Look for any additional admission
requirements attached to your particular
program at concordia.ca/graduate-programs.
You can also find a list of department
contacts at concordia.ca/grad-contacts.
5-Calculate tuition and fees
You can estimate your fees per term by using
the tuition fee calculator at concordia.ca/
tuition-calculator. Keep in mind, graduate
fees are based on the total length of the
program, so read through the FAQ on the
page carefully.
HOW TO APPLY:
1-Create a profile
Go to Connect2Concordia.ca, then click on
“Apply Now.” Charge the application fee
to a valid credit card.
2-Log into MyConcordia.ca
Use MyConcordia.ca to check the status
of your application and upload supporting
documents. We’ll send you all the information
you need to access MyConcordia in a
confirmation email when you submit
your application.
3-Submit your supporting
documents
Here are some of the documents you will
need to upload:
• Transcripts; you can submit unofficial
transcripts when you apply. You’ll send
official transcripts later once you’ve
been accepted.
• Three letters of reference accompanied
by three academic assessment forms
• Curriculum vitae or resumé
• Statement of purpose
• Proof of English language proficiency,
if applicable
• Proof of Canadian citizenship or
permanent residency, if applicable
• Documents related to admission
requirements specific to your program
You also have the option of sending us
your documents by mail or by courier.
By mail:
Graduate Admissions Application Centre
Concordia University
P.O. Box 2002, Station H
Montreal, QC H3G 2V4
By courier:
Birks Student Service Centre
Concordia University
J.W. McConnell Building
1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
Montreal, QC H3G 2V8
4-Accept your offer
Just log into MyConcordia to accept your
Offer of Admission when it arrives.
5-Pay your deposit
MyConcordia is the place to get this done too.
PERMISSION TO STUDY
IN CANADA
If you’re not a Canadian citizen or a
permanent resident of Canada, you’ll
most likely need a Certificat d’acceptation du
Québec (CAQ) from the province of
Quebec and a Study Permit from the
Government
of Canada.
The Government of Canada requires you to
have your CAQ before issuing you a Study
Permit, so it’s best to apply as soon as you get
your Offer of Admission from Concordia.
Find more information at concordia.ca/iso.
STAY CONNECTED
Create an account at Connect2Concordia.ca to
apply online any time, book a campus tour or
speak with an advisor.
You can also get in touch with the School
of Graduate Studies directly by phone at
514-848-2424, ext. 7325, or by emailing
GraduateStudies@concordia.ca.
ON—CAMPUS EVENT
Open House and Portfolio Day —
November 8, 2014
Open House and Portfolio Day give you a
chance to get all the information you need to
make a smart decision about your academic
future. Spend the day experiencing what it’s
like to be part of the Concordia community.
Future Fine Arts students can get one-on-
one constructive feedback about their work
at Portfolio Day. Keep track of what we’ve got
planned this year at concordia.ca/openhouse.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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Cover art: Décollage (2012), acrylic on canvas,
Master of Fine Arts student Karine Fréchette
To see other outstanding works of
art by Concordia Fine Arts graduate
students, visit the MFA blog at
mfaconcordia.tumblr.com/Students.

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