Dr. Francis Desjardins

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Professor Desjardins is an Assistant Professor at the Telfer School of Management, having earned his PhD in Management from HEC Montréal. His research primarily focuses on the qualitative dimensions of managerial decision-making, especially how new managers integrate into organizational life and the external pressures, such as stakeholder influences, that shape complex and ambiguous decisions. He examines a variety of organizational contexts to understand how managers develop practical and ethical strategies to navigate uncertainty. His work covers themes of reflexivity, moral pluralism, and role ambiguity, particularly in relation to the impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, on organizational development and strategic thinking. Over his seven years in academia, he has contributed to various journals and has been involved in interdisciplinary studies that address the challenges of moral work in diverse settings.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History