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Master of Business Administration

McMaster University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #101
Tuition USD 16,761 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,008 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MBA
Duration 16 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Hamilton, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration at McMaster 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 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

  1. Duration: 16 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 16,761 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,008 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Hamilton, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of 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. Accounting and Financial Management Services
  2. Finance
  3. General
  4. Health Services Management
  5. Strategic Business Valuation
  6. Strategic Marketing
  7. Supply Chain Management

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Honours Bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum B average in the most recent 2 years of study. A limited number of non-degree candidates with at least 7 years of relevant work experience will also be considered
  • Minimum Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of 28 and 37 on the verbal and quantitative sections respectively

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 16,761 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,008 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 16,761 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,008 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact McMaster 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.