Offered by HEC Montréal in Montréal, Canada, MA/MS in International Business is a master's degree in International Business programme. The programme runs for 24 months, delivered on campus. It carries 45.0 credits. Tuition for international students is CAD 35,790 per total (CAD 4,676 per total for local students).
This 45-credit graduate program leads to a Master of Science (MSc) in international business at HEC Montreal, delivered on site at the Cote-des-Neiges campus in Montreal with day classes, full-time or part-time, over 16 to 24 months. The curriculum covers theories of internationalization, global business environments, geopolitical risk, and strategic decision-making, with coursework in market globalization, marketing, strategy, finance, and economics, and skill-building in analyzing cross-border business challenges, managing cultural differences, and understanding emerging markets. Two completion pathways are offered: a thesis stream of eight courses (24 credits) plus a 21-credit thesis, or a supervised-project stream of twelve courses (36 credits) plus a 9-credit supervised project. An optional Campus Abroad immersion of two to three weeks in a selected country is available. The program is designed for students seeking careers in international business management, development coordination, or global affairs, including roles within multinational corporations and international organizations.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: This programme requires an undergraduate degree of at least 90 credits in business administration or a related field, or an equivalent recognised by the programme administration. The masters admission page this programme's own page defers to sets a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.3 scale for the undergraduate degree, or the higher average required for graduate admission by the granting university if that is greater. English is required at the intermediate-advanced level, met through an English-medium education or an approved test or programme; per HEC Montréal's language-requirements table this corresponds to IELTS Academic 5.5-6.5, TOEFL iBT 72-94 (4-5.5 from January 2026), or PTE Academic 50-65. No GMAT, GRE, or TAGE MAGE is required for this specialization. The application also requires two letters of recommendation, preferably from professors, and a one-page cover letter covering programme choice, career goals, research interests, and relevant work experience.
