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Microprogram Research

The program

The Microprogram Research allows you to develop strong research skills in the management field of your interest, allowing you to work closely with professors while giving you the tools to continue your studies at the graduate level. 

The microprogram is available to Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) students only.

Courses

The Microprogram Research consists of three courses (9 units): one compulsory course focusing on methodology techniques in research, and two optional courses that allow you to apply your learning from the research methodology course.  

Course scheduling may be subject to change. Please refer to the anticipated ADM course offerings page to plan your schedule.

required courses
Course Terms Offered Prerequisites
ADM 3311 Business Research Methods Winter All ADM core courses at the 1000 and 2000 levels (two exceptions are tolerated).

Choose 6 units of courses from the list below:

optional courses
Course Terms offered Prerequisites
ADM 3996 Self-led Experiential Learning Development in Management I Fall/Winter

45 units of university courses

ADM 3997 Self-led Experiential Learning Development in Management II Fall/Winter

45 units of university courses

ADM 3998 Applied Research in Management I Summer/Fall/Winter All ADM core courses from second year.
ADM 3999 Applied Research in Management II Summer/Fall/Winter All ADM core courses from second year.
ADM 4998 Directed Readings in Management I Summer/Fall/Winter Open only to fourth year students whose CGPA is 7,0 or over, and subject to the consent of the professor and the Student Services Centre.
ADM 4999 Directed Readings in Management II Summer/Fall/Winter Open only to fourth year students whose CGPA is 7,0 or over, and subject to the consent of the professor and the Student Services Centre.

BCom program structure

Complete the Microprogram Research with the following structure:

BCom Option + Microprogram Research

program structure
Course Type Number of Courses Units
Common core 21 63
BCom option 6 18
Microprogram Varying 9
Out-of-faculty elective 5 15
Free elective 5 15

You will use your three (3) ADM elective courses to complete the courses in the microprogram.

Admission

If you are a BCom student, you will need to request a program change from the Telfer Undergraduate Office to add the Microprogram Research to your degree. It is best to request this change during your first or second year of studies. Program request changes can be made each year between March 1 and June 1.

If you would like to enrol in the microprogram, please fill out the Program Change Request form, which you will find under the Applications tab in your uoZone account.

Frequently asked questions

General

The microprogram is available in both languages.

International students are not eligible to complete the microprogram as a non-degree students because to do so, they would need to be residents of Canada who have received a Canadian high school diploma. International students admitted in the BCom program can complete the Microprogram Work-Integrated Learning.

No. The microprogram is only available to undergraduate Telfer students.

BCom students

The microprogram will appear on your transcript but will not be printed on your diploma. Learn more about undergraduate microprograms at uOttawa.

Yes. BCom students can take part in an international exchange while enrolled in this microprogram. Furthermore, the course code used for the international exchange, TRF 1000, can be used for credits in the Microprogram Work-Integrated Learning. Please check with staff at the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to ensure you can complete all the courses required for your degree.

Yes. BCom students can participate in the French Immersion Stream while enrolled in this microprogram.

Yes. BCom students can take part in the CO-OP program while enrolled in this microprogram.

No. Enrolling in this microprogram will not add courses to your BCom degree.

Students enrolled in two business options cannot add the microprogram to their program. For example, you cannot complete the Marketing option paired with the Finance option as well as the microprogram.

Students enrolled in one business option and an out-of-faculty minor cannot add the microprogram to their program. For example, you would not be able to complete a Management option and a minor in Public Administration as well as the microprogram.

Yes. Students who are in the Accounting specialization can add this microprogram to their BCom degree.

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