Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration at Laurentian University is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 11 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 Master of 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: 11 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 3,060 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,243 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Greater Sudbury, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Accounting
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Marketing
- Organizational Behaviour
- Business Statistics
- Management Science
- Operations Management
- Economics
- Ethical Leadership
- Corporate Finance
- Advanced Marketing Planning
- Global Management
- Management Information Systems
- Strategic Management
- Consulting Project
- Marketing Management
- Leading by Design
- Learning Organizations
- Organizational Behaviour and Processes
- Project Management
- Strategy Formulation and Implementation
- Current Topics in Administration
- Research Methods in Management
- Business Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to be admitted to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Laurentian University, you must meet the minimum admission requirements and submit a complete application package.
Minimum admission requirements:
- 4-year undergraduate degree with a B (70%) average from a recognized university or equivalent;
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of 550 or higher*; and
- International applicants must meet the minimum Laurentian University language requirements
*Applicants with significant intermediate level work experience may apply without a GMAT and will be required to request a waiver with their application package.
Application process:
In order to be considered for admission, a completed online application form must be submitted by the deadline date (see below).
The full application package must arrive at the Laurentian Office of Admissions no later than 10 business days following the admission deadline in order to be considered for admission to the session applied to. Incomplete applications will be deferred to the next session.
A complete application package consists of:
- A completed application form;
- Official transcripts from all of the candidates undergraduate institutions and from any certification programs;
- A resume;
- A statement of interest; and
- Two letters of reference; preferably one professional and one academic; or two professional references. Full instructions for referees are provided through OUAC.
- Official GMAT Test Report or GMAT Waiver Request Form
Language Requirements
For admission to a degree program, a student must meet one of the language requirements listed below in addition to the academic requirements:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (minimum score: 230 computer-based, 570 paper-based, 88 Internet-based)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic)(minimum score: 6.5)
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) (minimum score: 85)
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment Test (minimum score: 70, with 60 in writing proficiency)
- Cambridge English Proficiency (minimum result: C)
- Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE) (minimum score: 60)
- Three years of full time senior-level studies in an English-language secondary school or post-secondary institution (official documents required) (evaluated on an individual basis; at the Admissions Committee\'s discretion)
- Laurentian EAP Level 3 exam with a score of 70% or higher
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 3,060 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,243 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 3,060 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,243 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Laurentian 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 Laurentian University
Laurentian University
Sudbury, Canada
mid-sized bilingual university in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 11 months
