
This innovative Master of Science (M.Sc.) program, unique in Quebec, is a partnership with the École nationale d’administration publique (ENAP). It is designed for individuals who have completed or are completing the D.E.S.S. in Management – Private and Public Sectors. The program equips you with the skills to design and implement management strategies and actions at the interface between the private and public sectors. You will gain knowledge for managing public organizations, understand the impact of public policy implementation within economic, political, and normative contexts, and learn negotiation methods used by private companies in their interactions with public entities. The "Expérience Québec" course aids international students in integrating into the Quebec and Canadian job markets.
The program consists of 45 credits and can be completed over 16 to 24 months. It features a supervised project, allowing you to apply your acquired knowledge to a real-world problem related to the public sector or the private-public interface. The program includes 12 courses (36 credits) and a 9-credit supervised project.
Graduates are prepared to design and implement management strategies and actions at the interface of the private and public sectors. The program's focus on public organization management, policy implementation, and inter-sectoral negotiation provides a strong foundation for diverse career paths.
This program is delivered in French. Specific English language proficiency requirements may apply if your prior education was not in English.
Information regarding specific tuition amounts for international and domestic students, as well as estimated living costs, is not detailed on this program page. For accurate and current financial information, please consult the official HEC Montréal website or contact the admissions office directly.
This program is eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP).
Applicants must have completed or be completing the D.E.S.S. en gestion – secteurs privé et public, or hold this diploma. The program is delivered in French, so proficiency in French is required.
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) – Private and Public Sectors program can be completed over 16 to 24 months, comprising 45 credits.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as Public Sector Management, Policy Analysis, Business-Government Relations, and Inter-sectoral Strategy, working at the interface of private and public sectors.
Yes, this program is eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP), assisting international students in integrating into the Canadian job market.