Laval University

Overview

The Business Administration – Occupational Health and Safety Management program at Laval University equips students with essential strategic and practical skills in the field of occupational health and safety (OHS). This program is designed to help you understand how to prevent workplace accidents and illnesses, manage organizational health, and effectively apply OHS principles within real business environments, including participation in a hands-on intervention project.

What you'll study

Core courses may include:

• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Operations
• Business Strategy and Structure
• Prevention Activities in Occupational Health and Safety
• Law and Management of Health and Safety at Work

Applied learning component:

• Intervention project: Engage in a practical project aimed at applying OHS and management concepts to address a real organizational issue.

Learning focus: The program emphasizes integrated OHS management, the prevention of workplace incidents and occupational illnesses, and the promotion of organizational health and workplace well-being, including considerations related to stress management.

Entry requirements

• The candidate must possess a baccalaureate or a diploma considered equivalent.
• Candidates with an average GPA between 2.8 and 3.21 may apply; however, admission is not guaranteed as the program director will assess the academic and professional background before making a decision.
• A current resume.
• A cover letter detailing your motivation for pursuing this program (approximately two pages).
• International applicants must provide a copy of their secondary school baccalaureate exam transcript.
• Non-French-speaking applicants need to submit an official document confirming their results from a French language test.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Business Administration – Occupational Health and Safety Management program can pursue various career paths in organizational health and safety. Potential roles include safety officer, health and safety consultant, risk manager, and corporate wellness coordinator, among others. The skills acquired in this program prepare students to effectively contribute to creating safer and healthier workplace environments.