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Master of Business Administration

University of Ottawa
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 29,660 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 17,362 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MBA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Ottawa, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration at University of Ottawa is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 12 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: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 29,660 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 17,362 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Ottawa, 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. Foundations In Statistics: Describe And Convince
  2. Statistical Inference: Predictions And Decisions
  3. Strategic Marketing Management I
  4. Strategic Marketing Management II
  5. Organizational Behaviour
  6. Human Resources Management
  7. Financial Accounting Information And Decisions I
  8. Financial Accounting Information And Decisions II
  9. Strategy Formulation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission to the master of business administration program is open to candidates:
  • Holding a Canadian baccalaureate degree or its equivalent with minimum standing of B, or a 70 per cent overall average. 
  • Having acquired a minimum of three years full-time work experience. In general, preference is given to those applicants who have greater work experience, particularly when there is evidence of management responsibilities and career progression. 
  • Having achieved at least a 50th percentile score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), with strong standing for each individual test component, including at least a 4.5 score on analytical essay writing. 

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 29,660 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 17,362 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 29,660 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 17,362 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Ottawa 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.