Program Overview
The Complex Project Leadership at University of Ottawa is a MBA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Complex Project Leadership programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Ottawa, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Complex Project Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Systems Thinking
- Self Realization and Personal Development
- Strategic Management of Complex Projects and Programs
- Organizational Behaviour of Project Teams and of Project Team Systems
- Planning and Communicating Change Effectively
- Acquisition Strategies
- Laws, Regulations, Intellectual Property and Contracts
- Strategically Managing Risk
- Business Planning and Cases: Methods and Implementation
- Negotiation Strategies
- Managing for Innovation
- Managing Contracts and Suppliers
- Implementation of Complex Projects
- Financial Analysis and Decision Making
- Problem Solving in Complex Environments
- Stakeholder Engagement and Crisis Management
- Leadership for Results
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must:
Hold a Canadian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any field.1
- Have an admission average of B (70%) calculated at admission according to graduate studies guidelines.
- Have a minimum of 5 years management experience and responsibilities, as demonstrated by their CV.
- Have a minimum of 2 years in a project or procurement environment, as demonstrated by their CV.
- Provide 3 confidential references; one each from a supervisor, a peer and a subordinate.
- Provide a statement of interest outlining career goals and how this masters program will assist in meeting them.
- Provide a letter of support from their employer, if applicable.
- Be proficient in English (see Language requirements below).
- Selected candidates may be interviewed by a member of the admissions committee.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
