Program Overview
The Business at University of Waterloo is a Master programme in Business & Management over 30 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 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: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: CAD 24,830 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,420 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Waterloo, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Business Leadership Skills for Entrepreneurs
- Strategically Managing the Entrepreneurial Organization
- Marketing Strategies for New Technology-based Ventures
- Entrepreneurial Finance for the Technology-based Enterprise
- New Technology-based Venture Creation
- Essential Accounting for Entrepreneurs
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Minimum equivalent qualifications and overall academic standing as that above (Admissions for Canadian Students) \xc2\x96 applicants should refer to the University\xc2\x92s Admission Guide for International Applicants to determine eligibility.
- Three references and their contact information (one reference must be academic and one must be professional). These referees will automatically receive an email from the Graduate Studies Office with instructions to complete a reference score sheet and return it to the Waterloo Graduate Studies Office.
- English Language Proficiency certification (unless English Language Proficiency is exempt).
- A minimum of one year full time work experience obtained either through co-operative work terms as part of an undergraduate academic program or through post-graduate work experience.
- A letter of intent (Supplemental Information Form) stating (1) why you would like to enter the MBET program; and (2) outlining previous work, business, or entrepreneurial experiences.
- A current copy of your resume.
- English Language test results (Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), etc), if applicable.
- Proof of Immigration status.
- All academic transcript(s).
- Only qualified applicants will be invited to an interview (in-person or telephone).
- You have completed 3 or more years of post-secondary education or completed a graduate degree at a Canadian institution or university
- You have completed 3 or more years of post-secondary education or completed a graduate degree at a university at which English was the primary language of instruction, as indicated on our ELP exemption list
- You have been employed for at least 3 years in a position in which English was the language of business in a country listed as \xc2\x93all exempt\xc2\x94 on our ELP exemption list
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 24,830 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,420 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 24,830 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,420 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Waterloo 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 University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Canada
University of Waterloo is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 30 months