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Business Administration

Carleton University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #101
Tuition USD 26,114 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,951 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MBA
Duration 16 months
Deadline Mar, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Ottawa, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Business Administration at Carleton 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

  1. Duration: 16 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 26,114 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,951 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Ottawa, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Financial Accounting
  2. Managerial Accounting
  3. Statistics for Managers
  4. Business Ethics
  5. Managerial Economics
  6. Financial Management
  7. Corporate Finance
  8. International Business
  9. Fundamentals of IT Service Management
  10. Managing People and Organizations
  11. Modeling Business Decisions
  12. Operations Management
  13. Corporate and Business Strategy

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Minimum Admissions Requirements:

  • Four-year Bachelor’s degree with minimum “B” average
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • GMAT with a minimum score of 550 (all sections are reviewed and taken into consideration)
  • Those who do not possess two years of professional work experience must complete the Internship portion of the MBA program.
  • Statement of Intent (once the online application process begins, applicants will have access to the ‘three’ Statement of Intent questions)
  • MBA Complement Form (available once the online application process begins)
  • Professional Resume

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 26,114 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,951 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 26,114 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,951 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Carleton 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 Carleton University

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Carleton University

Ottawa, Canada

Carleton Universityis an English-languagepublicresearch universityinOttawa,Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1942 as Carleton College, the institution originally operated as a...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Mar, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 16 months