Terminology: staggered, adapted or alternating hours

Description of the different modalities

EXTENSION

In certain cases, students can request a reduction in the annual program, in order to spread the overall program more favourably over several years. This procedure is described in detail on this page.

EDUCATIONAL LEAVE

In certain fields, it is possible to benefit from educational leave, granted by the employer.
Find here all the information on this subject

TYPES OF WORKING HOURS

SCHEDULING

Classes held outside normal working hours
Ex: Master 60 C in Labor Sciences  or Management Sciences 

STAGGERED TIMETABLE

Classes are held from 5pm onwards, on Wednesday afternoons, Saturdays and occasionally during school vacations
Ex : Master en Sciences de l'Education

ADAPTED SCHEDULE

Hours of classes spread over 2.5 to 3 days a week
Ex: Master en Santé Publique or Master en Sciences Infirmières (classes on Thursday and Friday, some evenings on Wednesday, some mornings on Saturday)

WORK-STUDY SCHEDULE

Combination of hours of theoretical classes taught in staggered or daytime hours,
and hours of professional immersion in working hours
Ex: Master in Labour Sciences alternating (theoretical classes in staggered hours)
Or Master in Sales Management (theoretical classes in daytime hours)

OTHER

Some certificates are offered on Saturdays during the day for several months, others are offered over several evenings, and others are offered according to certain seminars. Various arrangements are made to suit the Faculties offering them or the target audiences.
Ex: Certificate in Development and International Cooperation