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    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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    Ottawa, CAMBAHybrid2 years
    CA$68,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    50%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    45
    Credits
    CA$110.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Ottawa is a 45-credit, 2-year, hybrid MBA program based in Ottawa, CA. Tuition is CA$68,000.

    About the program

    The MBA program covers core business disciplines including finance, marketing, operations, strategy, and leadership, with optional concentrations in areas such as finance, digital transformation and analytics, and management consulting. It emphasizes hands-on learning through capstone projects, consulting projects, and team-based simulations focused on responsible management and sustainability.

    Focus: coursework
    #=9 QS Full-time MBA Rankings - Canada
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 15, 2026
    Fall 2027
    May 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min a minimum overall score of 310 with at least the 45th percentile in verbal and 40th in quantitative
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT Exam (10th Edition): a minimum overall score of 550 and at least the 45th percentile in the verbal and quantitative components. GMAT Focus Edition: a minimum overall score of 525 and at least the 45th percentile in the verbal and quantitative components.
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min A score of at least 100 (5) (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min A score of at least 7 in at least three of the four Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking) and at least 6 in the fourth

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$97,500.00
    Avg starting salary
    CA$15,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Ottawa cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Ottawa is CA$68,000 across 45 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Ottawa online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Ottawa is offered hybrid.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Ottawa take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Ottawa is structured around 2 years and 45 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Ottawa?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum admission average of B (70%)
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Ottawa?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Ottawa reports an acceptance rate of approximately 50%.