Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Master of Business Administration (MBA) cost?

  CAD 23,578 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  6 terms, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Minimum requirements: B (70%) in a bachelor's degree or equivalent; Minimum of three years of full-time work experience; Competitive score in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (for the MBA offered in English) or TAGE MAGE or TCT (for the MBA offered in French) Application Fee: CA$125.00 (non-refundable) Recommendation letter(s): 2 Transcript(s): 1 Other required exam(s): GMAT Required document(s): Statement of interest Supplementary Program Information Form: One of the following tests: GMAT, GRE, TAGE MAGE or TCT. See (www.telfer.uottawa.ca/mba/en/admission/admission-tests) for more information. For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage. Admission Criteria A Canadian baccalaureate degree, or equivalent, with a minimum admission average of B (70%) is required. The admission average is calculated in accordance with the University’s guidelines. A minimum of three years of full-time managerial or professional work experience is required. Part-time positions, summer jobs, and co-op placements do not count toward this experience, but they are considered favorably during the file evaluation process. Preference is given to those who have greater work experience, particularly when there is evidence of management responsibilities and a net career progression. Applicants must achieve a competitive score in the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) to apply to the program in English, or in the TAGE MAGE to apply to the program in French. *Exceptionally, a limited number of candidates Published language requirement: English Program: TOEFL 100/New TOEFL 5 (Internet-based) · English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5); TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 68 · English test waiver: French Program: DALF C1, C2/ TCF B2 (note globale)/TEF B2 (Note globale) (Paper-based) English Program: TOEFL 600 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 6.5 (Paper-based) French Program: DALF C1, C2/ TCF B2 (note globale)/TEF B2 (Note globale) (Internet-based) English Program: TOEFL 100/New TOEFL 5 (Internet-based) IELTS 7 in at least 3 of the 4 components, at least 6 in the 4th; proof of prolonged residence/work experience in an English speaking country; proof of completion of university level degree within the last 5 years. PTE Academic is also an acceptable language test. Minimum score required is 68. · GRE/GMAT: GMAT or GRE referenced in the published admission requirements - see entry_requirements · Application fee: CAD 125.00

• Is there a scholarship?

  International students enrolled in a French-language master’s program may be eligible for the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship. Graduate awards and financial support are listed under uOttawa Awards and financial support. Source: uOttawa Tuition fees - International students page.

• Is it accredited?

  Business school accreditation — AACSB (institutional quality mark, NOT a licence to practise): AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business); Business school accreditation — AMBA (MBA-focused quality mark, NOT a licence to practise): Association of MBAs (AMBA); Business school accreditation — EQUIS (EFMD; institutional quality mark, NOT a licence to practise): EFMD Global (EQUIS - EFMD Quality Improvement System)