Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Canada
Master's 1-2 years Business
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a graduate management degree usually completed in one to two years, covering strategy, finance, marketing, leadership, and operations. Many Canadian MBAs also build in co-op terms, consulting projects, or internships, giving international students both a strong professional network and, at many institutions, a pathway toward Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit.
What’s covered
- Corporate strategy and organisational leadership
- Financial and managerial accounting
- Marketing and market analysis
- Operations and supply chain management
- Negotiation, ethics, and business communication
- A capstone project, consulting engagement, or internship
Entry requirements
- A completed bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
- Relevant full-time work experience, required or preferred at some institutions
- IELTS/TOEFL for non-native English speakers (or TEF/TCF for French-taught options)
- Some programmes also request the GMAT or GRE, references, and a statement of purpose
Where you can study this in Canada
York University
Toronto
Home to the Schulich School of Business, one of Canada's leading business schools, within a large multicultural university.
Concordia University
Montreal
John Molson School of Business offers a well-regarded MBA across Concordia's two downtown Montreal campuses.
University of British Columbia
Vancouver
Business teaching benefits from UBC's standing as a leading U15 research university with extensive international exchange partnerships.
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto
Career-focused, industry-connected business teaching in the heart of downtown Toronto, with strong co-op and placement links.
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver
Business study pairs with SFU's well-established co-operative education model, linking coursework to paid work terms.
University of Ottawa
Ottawa
Bilingual management education (English and French) with unmatched proximity to federal government departments and public-sector employers.
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