Organization Studies (MSc)
Organization Studies examines how individuals come together and form organization and management structures, and how these structures create institutions. The Levene Master of Science in Organization Studies equips students with advanced research skills and extensive knowledge in the field of organization studies. The program is well-suited for prospective students who have recently completed their undergraduate education and have a strong interest in pursuing a research-focused career in business.
The Master of Science program is a research-focused, thesis-based master’s degree. Students will complete a series of methodological and discipline-specific courses, along with a dissertation. The Levene Organization Studies program prepares graduate students for research leadership positions in organizations. This specialized program is unique in Saskatchewan.
There is a growing emphasis on research in the business field. This enables graduates to apply the most sophisticated academic research to practical settings. Moreover, the Master of Science program serves as preparation for doctoral programs in human resources, management, and business strategy for those aspiring to become academic researchers.
Before applying, prospective students must have a faculty member who has agreed to supervise their research. It is the prospective student’s responsibility to find a research supervisor.
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Why Study Organization Studies at the University of Regina?
As an Organization Studies graduate student, you will have close contact with supervisors and in-depth involvement in their topics of research. You’ll get hands-on skill-building opportunities in the Behavioral Business Research lab, and in the field.
Direct entry from undergraduate programs
The Levene Master of Science in Organization Studies is a 33-credit-hour program that equips students with advanced research skills and extensive knowledge in a specialized area of business administration.
Students can enter directly into this professional graduate program in business upon the completion of an undergraduate degree.
Internationally recognized and expert supervisors
Our research faculty members who supervise Master of Science in Organization Studies students are leading researchers in the fields of human resources, leadership, strategic management, and marketing. They possess expertise in qualitative and quantitative methods aimed at answering the most compelling business research questions. Many of our research faculty members have received international recognition and engage in collaborative work, providing students with a global research perspective.
Specialized lab
The Laboratory for Behavioral Business Research (LaBBR) is a state-of-the-art behavioral laboratory housed within the Faculty of Business Administration that can be used for Organization Studies student research.
Graduate satisfaction
Over 80 per cent of Levene graduates report that their current or upcoming employment is in their desired area of career interest or specialization.
Flexible payment and scheduling
This graduate program allows for 16-month completion, and offers a flexible pay-as-you-go structure.
Continue on to a PhD
This program provides students with the necessary grounding to pursue a PhD in Business Administration, if they choose to continue their studies.
Organization Studies Frequently Asked Questions
Research areas include Leadership, Research Methods, Labour Relations and Occupational Health and Safety. Areas of research can be customized to a student’s specific interests.
Yes! In advance of applying, prospective students must have a faculty member who has agreed to supervise their research. Applications without a confirmed faculty advisor will not be processed. It is the prospective student’s responsibility to find a suitable advisor prior to applying to the program.
Yes! Once you have been accepted as a fully-qualified graduate student with no conditions or holds on your admission, then you are eligible to apply for our scholarships, awards, or graduate teaching assistant positions.
Faculty of Business Administration Scholarships and Awards
- Levene and Rawlinson Scholarship
- RBC Women in Leadership Scholarship
- Senkow Graduate Student Research Scholarship
- The Leaders Council Scholarship
Apply for these scholarships, and more, by visiting our Graduate Awards Portal (GAP), the U of R online graduate scholarship application system.
All Graduate Funding Opportunities
Visit our Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research website to learn about all graduate funding opportunities including:
- National Scholarships (including Tri Council funding)
- Awards to Study Abroad
- FGSR Funding/Special Awards
- Funding for Indigenous Students
- Funding for International Students
- Other Awards and Scholarships
- External Scholarship Opportunities
- External Student and Faculty Awards
GBUS 817 - Human Behavior in Organizations
This course is designed to develop students’ management skills through an exploration of the theory and practice involved in managing people. The emphasis is on understanding individual, team, and organization factors and the processes through which they influence behaviour and performance, with a view to improving managerial effectiveness.
GBUS 838 - Research Methods in Management
This course is designed to assist students in conducting research projects in the areas of marketing and management. It introduces a variety of research designs, including survey and experimental designs, quantitative methods as well as data analysis and interpretation. Several multivariate techniques will be covered.
In advance of applying, prospective students must have a faculty member who has agreed to supervise their research. Applications without a confirmed faculty advisor will not be processed. It is the prospective student’s responsibility to find a suitable advisor prior to applying to the program.
Applicants must meet the entrance requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research and additional requirements. Applicants are normally required to have completed a four-year undergraduate degree with a grade point average equivalent to Canadian 80 per cent.
Refer to the Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business website for more information about admission requirements to this program.
Concepts and Goals
Students work closely with their supervisor on their research project to build skills and expertise in their subject area.
No Employment Experience Necessary
This program does not require several years of employment experience, allowing new undergraduates to enter directly into a professional graduate program.
Personalized Research
Our faculty members have diverse pedagogical backgrounds and various research interests, offering numerous options for students to explore their own research interests. This flexible program provides opportunities to collaborate with scholars from different backgrounds and research philosophies. It can be personalized to suit each student’s needs, as it is a smaller program where faculty supervisors are able to provide a high level of mentoring.
Leadership Skills and Knowledge
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Use core research skills to solve organizational problems
- Utilize advanced data analysis methods using specialized software
- Express in-depth knowledge of applied research design
- Communicate with compelling written and oral communication skills
- Provide a deeper understanding of the organizational context and how to contribute to an organization’s effectiveness through applied research
What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree in Organization Studies?
Organization Studies graduates often pursue careers in the public, private, or non-profit sectors as business analysts, consultants, policy analysts or research analysts. The Master of Science program also facilitates students’ entry into a PhD program in Business Administration, should they wish to pursue an academic career.
Many of our graduates have become key players in their organizations. Some of our former graduate students have become university faculty members.
The jobs that graduates go on to include:
- Academic Researcher
- Business Analyst
- Director of Administration
- Director of Training and Development
- Director of Institutional Research
- Program Analyst
- Project Manager
- University Instructor
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