MBA Program in Canada - MBA in Canada

Already a reputed university worldwide, McGill University is one of Canada’s finest universities. Its students have gone on to become Nobel laureates and Rhodes scholars. McGill University’s Desautels MBA program lays a lot of emphasis on real-world exposure, which is highlighted by the compulsory 10-day international study trip and the requirement for students to complete a paid internship, field practicum or study abroad experience.

Program Details

• Program variations available - Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, Executive MBA, MBA in Japan
• Full-time MBA cost - 89,000 CAD
• Length of program - 20 months
• Concentrations - Global Strategy and Leadership, Finance, Marketing and Business Analytics
• Language/s of Instruction - English
• Dual Degree combinations - MBA/MD, MBA/Law

This massive university with 3 campuses has taught many successful and famous people. It has one of the best MBA programs in Canada. The program provides students with functional knowledge on an extensive range of business areas. In the second year, students can choose from 14 majors and over 90 elective courses.

Program Details

• Program variations available - Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA (Morning and Evening), Executive MBA, Global Executive MBA
• Full-time MBA cost - 107,800 CAD
• Length of program - 20 months
• Concentrations - Business Design, Brand Management, Global Management, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Funds Management, Health Sector Management, Investment Banking, Leadership and Change Management, Real Estate, Process and Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Risk Management and Financial Engineering
• Language/s of Instruction - English
• Dual Degree combinations - MBA/MGA, MBA/JD, MBA/ PharmD, Collaborative Program in Asia Pacific Studies, Collaborative Program in Environmental Studies, Jeffrey Skoll BaSc/MBA

With business programs offered at two campuses in Toronto, Schulich Business School’s comprehensive curriculum teaches students about all aspects of international business management. Here, students can specialize in 20 subjects. This is also one of the few business schools that will let you switch between a full-time and part-time degree.

Program Details

• Program variations available: Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, International MBA, MBA in India, Executive MBA
• Full-time MBA cost: 99,500 CAD
• Length of program: 20 months
• Concentrations: Accounting, Arts, Media and Entertainment Management, Economics, Business Consulting, Finance, Financial Risk Management, Financial Services, Marketing, International Business, Business and Sustainability, Entrepreneurial Studies, Health Industry Management, Global Mining Management, Global Retail Management, Organization Studies, Operations Management and Information Management, Strategic Management, Real Estate and Infrastructure, Social Sector Management, Marketing and Public Sector: Business and Government
• Language/s of Instruction: English
• Dual Degree combinations: MBA/MFA/MA, MBA/JD

HEL Montreal offers a more general MBA program, which allows students to choose from an array of elective courses. The theme-based instruction at this university lays much emphasis on communication, leading and managing value creation.

Students have to participate in a 5-week consulting project, where they are grouped together and placed in real companies. A newer requirement also has students experience different global cultures by working in companies in those countries for a duration of 3 weeks. In 2017, students would travel to China, Dubai or India.

Program details

• Program variations available: Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA (Morning and Evening), Executive MBA
• Full-time MBA cost: 32,400 CAD
• Length of program: 12 months
• Concentrations: Finance, Strategy and Consulting, International Management, Entrepreneurship, Markets and Business Intelligence, Digital Enterprise
• Language/s of Instruction: English, French

One of the oldest universities in Canada, its campus is filled with beautiful buildings that are a blend of Romanesque and neo-Gothic architecture that are over a hundred years old. The MBA program offered at the Stephen J.R. Smith School of Business focuses on teaching students the fundamentals of business over the course of 12 months, while specialization options include healthcare management, consulting, entrepreneurship and innovation. The school is one of the most recognized providers of executive education and also holds the top spot for the country’s most prestigious undergraduate business program.

Program Details

• Program variations available: Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA (Accelerated), Executive MBA, Executive MBA Americas
• Full-time MBA cost: 91,000 CAD
• Length of program: 12 months
• Concentrations: Consulting, Finance, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Marketing and Sales, and Healthcare Management
• Language/s of Instruction: English
• Dual Degree combinations: MBA/Master of Finance, MBA/Master of Management Analytics, MBA/JD, MBA/MSc in Healthcare Quality

The John Molson School of Business has over 35 years of experience in providing their students with the oldest and largest international case competition, which allows students to solve real world problems. The team with the best solution wins CAD $10,000.

A proposal to reduce the program credits from 57 to 45 has been approved and will be effective from September 2017. This would allow students to complete the degree in 16 months. Another new addition to the MBA program at the John Molson School of Business is the Van Berkholm Small-Cap Investment Management Program that gives students the opportunity to take charge of a $1,000,000 portfolio of small cap stocks.

Program Details

• Program variations available: Full-time MBA, Full-time MBA (Accelerated), Part-time MBA, Part-time MBA (Accelerated), Executive MBA, Executive MBA Americas
• Full-time MBA cost: 37,100 CAD
• Length of program: 12 months
• Concentrations: Supply Chain and BTM, Finance, Management, Accountancy, Marketing
• Language/s of Instruction: English
• Dual Degree combinations: MBA/CFA

Famous for its largely international faculty, the Sauder School of Business lets its students focus on one of three career streams – Finance, Product and Service Management, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. As Sauder is a member of the Global Network for Advanced Management program, which was created by Yale University, the students here have access to a wider network of business institutions. This membership also provides students with access to joint teaching, online classes and exchange programs.

Program Details

• Program variations available: Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, International Part-time MBA, Executive MBA (Strategic Mining Management), Executive MBA (Healthcare)
• Full-time MBA cost: 65,998 CAD
• Length of program: 16 months
• Concentrations: Finance, Product and Service Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Language/s of Instruction: English
• Dual Degree combinations: MBA/JD

The University of Alberta is well-known for its research-intensive programs. Given this, it is no surprise that the School of Business follows suit by letting MBA students dabble around in a range of subjects before choosing one of many specializations offered here. One of the newest focuses for the program is leadership, with additions such as applied leadership and women in leadership. For MBA students interested in degrees abroad, the university is tied up with universities in Japan, France and Germany.

Program Details

• Program variations available: Full-time MBA, Full-time MBA (Fast Track), Part-time MBA (Fast Track), Part-time MBA (Evening), Fort McMurray MBA in Natural Resources, Energy and Environment, Executive MBA
• Full-time MBA cost: 51,020 CAD
• Length of program: 16 months
• Concentrations: Finance, Product and Service Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Language/s of Instruction: English
• Dual Degree combinations: MBA/Master of Engineering, MBA/Master of Agriculture, MBA, JD, MBA, Master of Forestry, MBA/MD

For students who believe that case studies are the best way of learning how to deal with real-world problems, this business program will meet your needs. The programs draws on over 300 real scenarios to ensure that the students not only gain useful skills, but also learn about the fundamentals of management and leadership qualities.

The Ivey Business School has over 50 years of experience in education and has campuses in Hong Kong, Mumbai, Toronto and London.

Program Details

• Program variations available: Full-time MBA, Full-time MBA (Accelerated), Executive MBA, Executive MBA (Hong Kong)
• Full-time MBA cost: 96,750 CAD
• Length of program: 12 months
• Concentrations: Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Corporate Strategy and Leadership, International Management
• Language/s of Instruction: English
• Dual Degree combinations: MBA/JD

The Haskayne School of Business offers an MBA specialization in Global Energy Management and Sustainable Development. This program is extremely useful for students who wish to work in the energy sector. Here, they learn the fundamentals required to function in this industry, while also learning how to analyze the industry with an environmental, cultural and political perspective. This business school helps their students with placements, and the placements are highly coveted.

Program Details

• Program variations available: Full-time MBA, Full-time MBA (Thesis-based), Part-time MBA (evening), Executive MBA, Global Energy Executive MBA
• Full-time MBA cost: 57,616 CAD
• Length of program: 20 months
• Concentrations: Finance, Marketing, Project Management, Real Estate Studies, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Global Energy Management and Sustainable Development
• Language/s of Instruction: English
• Dual Degree combinations: MBA/MBT, MBA/JD, MBA/MD, MBA/MPP, MBA/MSW

The Lazaridis School of Business and Economics was formerly known as the Laurier School of Business. The school was revamped and renamed with a shift to technology-focused management. This shift was mainly due to Mike Lazaridis, co-founder of Research in Motion, who pledged $20,000 to the university. There are a wide range of MBA specializations offered at this school. The main aim of this school is to nurture leadership in the technology sector.

Program Details

• Program variations available: Full-time MBA, Full-time MBA (Accelerated), Full-time MBA (Accelerated for CMAs), Part-time MBA
• Length of program: 28 months
• Concentrations: Accounting, Golf and Resort Management, Marketing, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Operations Management, Financial Management, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
• Language/s of Instruction: English
• Dual Degree combinations: MBA/CFA, MBA/CPA

The MBA offered by the DeGroote School of Business exposes students to a lot of practical work so as to gain on-the-job expertise and experience. The Co-op MBA program has students working for three four-month periods. While the regular MBA may not require students to work so extensively, there is a mandatory work placement and several options for specializations.

Program Details

• Program variations available: Full-time MBA, Full-time MBA (Co-op), Full-time MBA (Accelerated), Part-time MBA
• Full-time MBA cost: 76,500 CAD
• Length of program: 16 months
• Concentrations: Finance, Accounting and Financial Management Services, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Marketing, Health Services Management, Strategic Business Valuation
• Language/s of Instruction: English