Master in Regional and Territorial Development

The MA in Regional and Territorial Development focuses on the analysis of regional and territorial issues, problems, contexts, challenges and development potentials.

This analysis is based on knowledge in this field of study and intervention affecting the economic, social and cultural, political, historical and geographical dimensions of development.

By studying the realities and experiences of Quebec and Canada, as well as elsewhere in the world, the program aims to better understand the collective dynamics and complex development processes in a changing local and global environment, thus enabling identify regional and territorial issues, challenges, approaches, practices, actions and interventions.

objectives

This program aims to empower students to scientifically analyze the various fields of action and the different dimensions of regional and territorial development.

The memory profile promotes the development of the research component of training through the deepening of knowledge in a field of specialization and the acquisition of skills as a researcher-analyst in regional and territorial development.

Specific objectives:

• Acquire, in a multidisciplinary perspective, the theoretical, methodological and practical knowledge necessary to understand the problems, contexts, challenges, potential and challenges of regional and territorial development;
• Understand the actions, interventions and problems of regional and territorial development mainly with regard to the Quebec and Canadian experiences and problems and, to a lesser extent, in relation to international issues.

An interdisciplinary program that addresses multidimensionality and intersectorality of development

Master in Regional and Territorial Development (with thesis)

Master's degree in regional and territorial development (with dissertation) includes a 21-credit course which allows to address the theoretical, methodological and practical dimensions of development.

It aims to provide training as a researcher-analyst in regional and territorial development.

This profile requires the completion of a research project (24 credits) to deepen a subject in the field of regional and territorial development studies. It also develops the skills required to pursue doctoral studies.

Master in Regional and Territorial Development (with test)

Master's degree in regional and territorial development (with test) is an interdisciplinary program with a 30-credit course that allows to address the theoretical, methodological and practical dimensions. It aims to provide training as an analyst-stakeholder in regional and territorial development in a reflexive and critical perspective.

This profile requires the completion of an analytical project (15-credit essay) to explore a theoretical issue or a practical problem of regional and territorial development. It also helps to develop the knowledge and skills required by the job market or to perfect those held in this area of expertise by professionals.

A profile with internship that promotes the acquisition of professional skills

The master's degree in regional and territorial development makes it possible to follow a profile with or without an internship. A research internship is possible in the memory profile, while an intervention internship is possible in the test profile.

This formula favors the acquisition of professional skills by carrying out a project meeting either a need for knowledge required by an organization (memory profile), or a need for intervention or an applied problem submitted by an organization (trial profile ).

Training to work in a wide variety of organizational contexts

Graduate programs in regional development train professionals who are able to analyze the complex situations faced by actors, stakeholders and decision makers involved in social, economic, political and cultural action at various territorial scales and able to formulate a diagnosis, critical appraisal and possible solutions to guide change and intervention.

Graduate graduates in regional and territorial development hold high-level positions, driven by the expansion of teaching, research, consultation, consultation, intervention or administration public debate on regional development issues.

Graduates of regional development occupy jobs in the following environments:

• Public or parapublic bodies for local or regional development;
• Provincial or federal ministries and municipal or supralocal public administrations;
• Community organizations for consultation, intervention and development support;
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) dedicated to the development of the territories and to the help of the populations;
• Non-profit organizations with economic, social, political or cultural purpose;
• Organizations dedicated to research and teaching (specialized centers, institutes, colleges and universities);
• Private companies and organizations for research, intervention and consultation.