
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full-Time Program
Course at a Glance
- MBADegree level
- 4 semesters (16 months)Duration
- University of Windsor main campus, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4, CanadaLocation
- The Odette School of BusinessField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- University of Windsor main campus, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4Campus
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)Awards
- $6,826Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The Odette 16-month MBA provides students with personalized preparation for a successful career in business. This unique program offers students a fast-paced learning environment using an experiential approach to education.
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Students from both business and non-business backgrounds are welcome in the program. Entrants typically have two to five years of work experience, but no work experience is required to apply. The exclusive Advanced Program for Experiential Consulting (APEX) is integrated into the program, providing students the opportunity to work alongside corporate leaders on real-world projects with personalized instruction.
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What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Previous 4-Year Undergraduate Degree || Completion of a 4-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution || A cumulative GPA of 70% or above, calculated based on the last 2 years of full time studies of the qualifying degree. || One academic or professional reference. || No prior work experience is required but all applicants must submit an updated resume and letter of intent. || Any student whose native language is not English, or did not receive a degree from a North American University or any countries listed on the exemption list, must achieve a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL 100, Duolingo 120, ELIP 3 || GMAT Assessment || GMAT waivers will be granted for students who have any of the following: CPA, CFA, P.Eng, LSAT, MCAT, or have a 80% or higher in the last two years of full-time study from an accredited university || A qualifying interview with the Program Administrator and/or Director of MBA || * || English language improvement programs || are available if you require extra training prior to entry into the academic program, or have received lower-than-required test scores. || Faculty of Graduate Studies programme profile (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/310/business-administration): Program Specific Admission Requirements || Deadline for Fall: || July 17 (MBA, MBA Managers & Professionals and MBA/JD) - Domestic applicants; International Applicant Deadline - April 1 || July 1 (MBA-PAS) || Deadline for Winter: || November 1 (MBA-PAS) || Deadline for Summer: || March 1 (MBA-PAS) || March 1 (MBA-M&P)* || *The MBA-M&P program is fully online with hybrid residencies, and is not eligible for a post-graduate work permit. || Minimum TOEFL: || IBT- 100 || Minimum IELTS: || 7.0 || Minimum Pearson: || 68 || Additional Requirements || Letter of Intent and Resume (CV) || Offical GMAT Score (520): Verbal 26, Quantitative 30, Analytical Writing 4.0 · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 68; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exemptions (Faculty of Graduate Studies, https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements): a university degree completed at a Canadian institution within the past two years; or a university degree completed within the past two years at an institution in a country on the Faculty's exempt-country list (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon*, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta*, Mauritius*, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa*, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Vanuatu*, Zambia, Zimbabwe; * where the medium of instruction was English). Pathways accepted in place of a test: UWindsor ELIP Level III with 75%; ILAC Pathway Level 3.3; ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program with 70% (course-based M.Ed. only). Senate policy: https://lawlibrary.uwindsor.ca/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=OTdhY2QzODgtNjhlYi00ZWY0LTg2OTUtNmU5NjEzY2JkMWYx&rID=MzIy&pID=MjMy&attchmnt=False&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MzIy&rCFU= · GRE/GMAT: GMAT required (Faculty of Graduate Studies: official GMAT score 520 - Verbal 26, Quantitative 30, Analytical Writing 4.0). GMAT waivers are granted to applicants holding a CPA, CFA, P.Eng, LSAT or MCAT, or with 80%+ in the last two years of full-time study at an accredited university. A qualifying interview with the Program Administrator and/or Director of MBA is also required. · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - Faculty of Graduate Studies application fee (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements)
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$6,826 CAD / year≈ $5,019 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsFaculty of Graduate Studies entrance awards: Doctoral Entrance Award $30,000 ($2,500 x 12 terms); Master's Research Entrance Award $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 terms). Both Canadian and international full-time applicants to RESEARCH-BASED programmes with an admission average of at least 80% are considered on the programme's recommendation; the full application must be in by the programme deadline or the entrance-scholarship deadline, whichever is earlier. Source: || This programme is on the Faculty of Graduate Studies list of programmes NOT eligible for the Doctoral / Master's Research Entrance AwardsView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Fall: July 17 for domestic applicants; April 1 for international applicants (MBA, MBA Managers & Professionals and MBA/JD).
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
Student stories
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- Average rating
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- Google reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Full-Time Program cost?
CAD 6,826 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
4 semesters (16 months), as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Previous 4-Year Undergraduate Degree || Completion of a 4-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution || A cumulative GPA of 70% or above, calculated based on the last 2 years of full time studies of the qualifying degree. || One academic or professional reference. || No prior work experience is required but all applicants must submit an updated resume and letter of intent. || Any student whose native language is not English, or did not receive a degree from a North American University or any countries listed on the exemption list, must achieve a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL 100, Duolingo 120, ELIP 3 || GMAT Assessment || GMAT waivers will be granted for students who have any of the following: CPA, CFA, P.Eng, LSAT, MCAT, or have a 80% or higher in the last two years of full-time study from an accredited university || A qualifying interview with the Program Administrator and/or Director of MBA || * || English language improvement programs || are available if you require extra training prior to entry into the academic program, or have received lower-than-required test scores. || Faculty of Graduate Studies programme profile (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/310/business-administration): Program Specific Admission Requirements || Deadline for Fall: || July 17 (MBA, MBA Managers & Professionals and MBA/JD) - Domestic applicants; International Applicant Deadline - April 1 || July 1 (MBA-PAS) || Deadline for Winter: || November 1 (MBA-PAS) || Deadline for Summer: || March 1 (MBA-PAS) || March 1 (MBA-M&P)* || *The MBA-M&P program is fully online with hybrid residencies, and is not eligible for a post-graduate work permit. || Minimum TOEFL: || IBT- 100 || Minimum IELTS: || 7.0 || Minimum Pearson: || 68 || Additional Requirements || Letter of Intent and Resume (CV) || Offical GMAT Score (520): Verbal 26, Quantitative 30, Analytical Writing 4.0 · English: IELTS 7.0; TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 68; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exemptions (Faculty of Graduate Studies, https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements): a university degree completed at a Canadian institution within the past two years; or a university degree completed within the past two years at an institution in a country on the Faculty's exempt-country list (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon*, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta*, Mauritius*, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa*, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Vanuatu*, Zambia, Zimbabwe; * where the medium of instruction was English). Pathways accepted in place of a test: UWindsor ELIP Level III with 75%; ILAC Pathway Level 3.3; ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program with 70% (course-based M.Ed. only). Senate policy: https://lawlibrary.uwindsor.ca/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=OTdhY2QzODgtNjhlYi00ZWY0LTg2OTUtNmU5NjEzY2JkMWYx&rID=MzIy&pID=MjMy&attchmnt=False&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MzIy&rCFU= · GRE/GMAT: GMAT required (Faculty of Graduate Studies: official GMAT score 520 - Verbal 26, Quantitative 30, Analytical Writing 4.0). GMAT waivers are granted to applicants holding a CPA, CFA, P.Eng, LSAT or MCAT, or with 80%+ in the last two years of full-time study at an accredited university. A qualifying interview with the Program Administrator and/or Director of MBA is also required. · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - Faculty of Graduate Studies application fee (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements)
Is there a scholarship?
Faculty of Graduate Studies entrance awards: Doctoral Entrance Award $30,000 ($2,500 x 12 terms); Master's Research Entrance Award $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 terms). Both Canadian and international full-time applicants to RESEARCH-BASED programmes with an admission average of at least 80% are considered on the programme's recommendation; the full application must be in by the programme deadline or the entrance-scholarship deadline, whichever is earlier. Source: || This programme is on the Faculty of Graduate Studies list of programmes NOT eligible for the Doctoral / Master's Research Entrance Awards View scholarship 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)
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