Program Overview
The Business Administration at Saint Mary's University is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 16 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: CAD 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 1,431 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
Admission Requirements
- An undergraduate degree (any discipline) from a recognized university with at least a B average (3.0 GPA) or equivalent.
- GMAT score of 550 with minimums in qualitative or quantitative sections (50%) and 5.0 in the essays. We will also accept a GRE.
- 2 years of work experience strongly preferred, 3 years for those with a 3 year undergraduate degree.
- For non-English language candidates minimum TOEFL IBT is 100 (no band below 22); IELTS of 7.0 (no band below 6.5).
- We look for demonstrated leadership qualities.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 1,431 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 1,431 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Saint Mary's University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Canada
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 16 months
