University of Ottawa
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
12
Months
38,000 CAD
Scholarship available
Applying date
Anytime.
Mode
Online
University of Ottawa Master of Business Administration (MBA) Overview
The University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management offers a comprehensive Master of Business Administration (MBA) program designed to develop agile, responsible business leaders equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern digital landscape. The program emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead effectively in diverse business environments.
Program Overview
- Duration and Structure:
- 12-Month Intensive Program: A full-time, accelerated option ideal for those seeking to complete their studies quickly.
- 24-Month Professional Program: Designed for working professionals, this part-time option allows students to balance their studies with career commitments.
- Concentrations: Students can tailor their education by choosing from the following concentrations:
- Finance
- Digital Transformation and Analytics
- Management Consulting
- Sustainable Management
Note: Concentrations are offered based on availability and sufficient demand.
- Language Options: The program is offered in both English and French, with the flexibility to take elective courses in either language to enhance proficiency and broaden international opportunities.
Admission Prerequisites
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Academic Qualifications: A Canadian baccalaureate degree or its equivalent, with a minimum admission average of B (70%). The admission average is calculated based on the last 60 units of study.
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Work Experience: A minimum of three years of full-time managerial or professional work experience is required. Part-time positions, summer jobs, internships, and co-op placements are considered favorably but do not count toward this experience.
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Standardized Tests: Applicants must submit scores from one of the following tests:
- GMAT: A minimum overall score of 550, with at least the 45th percentile in both verbal and quantitative components.
- GRE: A minimum overall score of 310, with at least the 45th percentile in verbal and 40th in quantitative.
- TAGE MAGE: For French-speaking applicants, a competitive score is required.
- TCT: An alternative for French-speaking applicants, with a minimum score of 45 out of 90, provided no individual section score is below 15.
Note: Applicants who have completed certain degrees at the University of Ottawa or other Canadian universities with a specified average may be eligible for a test waiver.
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Language Proficiency: For non-native English or French speakers, proof of language proficiency is required through standardized tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic.
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Additional Documents: A curriculum vitae (resume), a letter of intent (minimum 500 words), and contact information for two professional references are required.
Tuition Fees
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Canadian Students: CAD 30,350 for the professional program.
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International Students: CAD 68,000 for the professional program.
Application Deadlines
- International Applicants: March 1
- Canadian, Permanent Residents, and American Applicants: May 15