Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 17,448 / term
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    About

    Overview

    The Telfer School of Management offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) as well as two combined programs: MBA-Juris Doctor, MBA-L.LL. It also offers an Executive MBA (EMBA) program which is designed for mid-career and senior level executives who seek a global, practical and relevant experience all while earning a graduate degree. In addition, it is a partner in a number of interdisciplinary graduate programs, such as Engineering Management, Systems Science and Digital Transformation and Innovation.

    The MBA program is designed to prepare students to be agile, responsible business leaders in the modern digital world, and to adapt to disruptive technologies and other unexpected challenges. The MBA program offers a choice of four concentrations for those who desire to specialize in an area of interest or expertise, and to have this achievement recognized on their diplomas.

    Students must choose one of the following:

    • General MBA (no concentration)
    • Finance
    • Digital Transformation and Analytics
    • Management Consulting
    • Sustainable Management

    Students must also choose one of the two following program options (Note: the French MBA is offered as MBA Professional program only):

    • MBA 12-month Intensive program
    • MBA 24-month Professional program

    Career Centre

    The Telfer School of Management Career Centre supports and empowers MBA students and recent alumni in the development of their career management skills by providing top quality resources, programs, activities, and networking events.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 86

    English Program 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.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    17,448 / term

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    University of Ottawa

    University of Ottawa

    Canada

    Canada, Ottawa