The Joint LLL-MBA Program offered by the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, and the Telfer School of Management allows students to earn a Licentiate in Law (LLL) as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in three years. It educates future leaders so that, through their knowledge and skills, they can make their name in these two complementary fields. The program is aimed at the small number of highly qualified individuals who want to take on senior-level responsibilities in both major law firms and the business world, in the public, broader public or private sector.
To obtain the MBA degree, students must successfully complete forty-five (45) graduate level units consisting of:
- 33 units of compulsory courses.
- 12 units of optional courses.
Students can choose one of the four concentrations or opt for an MBA with no concentration.
Students who choose one of the four concentrations must complete all courses listed within their chosen concentration area to be awarded that concentration on their official transcript and degree.
In addition to the 45 required units for the completion of the MBA program, students can opt to enroll in an optional internship worth 6 additional units. Students who wish to take the additional internship option, should declare that after completing their first term in the program. They will be informed about the process and eligibility criteria at the beginning of the term, through an info-session. The eligibility criteria vary based on the requirements requested by the internship’s host organization.
Requirements for the MBA have been modified. Please consult the 2021-2022 calendars for the previous requirements.
Requirements for the Licentiate in Law (LLL) have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendars for the previous requirements.
If you’re applying for an English-language program and have not completed at least three years of full-time study in an institution where English is the only language of instruction (aside from in language courses) in a country where English is an official language, you must submit your official score in one of the following language tests. The official results must be sent directly to us online from the test centre.
In order to be considered for a program offered in English at the University of Ottawa, you must demonstrate that you are sufficiently proficient in the language to follow a postsecondary academic program. Please note that citizenship is not considered when evaluating English proficiency. To show that your English proficiency is at the academic level required for university studies, provide proof of either:
- Postsecondary studies in English; or
- Last three years of high school taken in English (Grades 10, 11 or 12)
Remember: Language requirements are not based on citizenship. They are based on your country of study.