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MA/MS in Managing People in the Workplace (Essay Profile)

Université du Québec à Rimouski

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

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At Université du Québec à Rimouski in Rimouski, Canada, MA/MS in Managing People in the Workplace (Essay Profile) is offered as a master's degree in Others programme. The programme is delivered in a hybrid format.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Others
Delivery: Hybrid

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqar.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Master's in Managing People in the Workplace (Essay Profile) at Universite du Quebec a Rimouski is a 45-credit program offered on-campus at the Rimouski and Levis campuses, at a distance both synchronously and asynchronously, and in hybrid format, with admission in fall, winter, and summer (international students in fall and winter only). The program develops reflective practitioners who understand organizational complexity and the human dimensions of the workplace, building knowledge and skills for professional competence in people management, professional judgment in organizational settings, and the capacity to analyze and synthesize professional experience alongside scientific knowledge, evaluating organizational practices critically. Three specializations are available: general people management, equity, diversity and inclusion, and workplace health prevention. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in administration, industrial relations, public administration, or business administration, or equivalent, with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on 4.3, along with a roughly 500-word motivation letter; bachelor's holders in other disciplines face the same average requirement and may need up to nine credits of probationary coursework. All candidates must demonstrate French language competency or pass an institutional French exam.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission follows UQAR's base system, with intake in fall, winter, and summer (international students in fall and winter only). University-route applicants need a bachelor's degree in administration, industrial relations, public administration, or business administration, or equivalent, with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on 4.3, plus a roughly 500-word motivation letter; applicants with a bachelor's degree in another discipline face the same average requirement and may be required to complete up to nine credits of probationary coursework unless they have already completed three or more courses in the program with a 3.2/4.3 average. There is no admission on the experience base for this program. Applicants with a degree from outside Quebec qualify under equivalent university-studies conditions. All candidates must demonstrate French language competency per UQAR's policy or pass an institutional French exam upon admission; failing the exam requires mandatory French coursework.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Université du Québec à Rimouski

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1969
Students: 7,000
Programs: 126
Location: Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Managing People in the Workplace (Essay Profile) award?

Université du Québec à Rimouski awards a Master's Degree in the field of Others on completion of this programme.

Can MA/MS in Managing People in the Workplace (Essay Profile) be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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