Top 10 MBA programmes in Canada

• Tuition fees: CAD $54,000 (domestic students), CAD $60,000 (international students) 
• Percentage of female students: 35% 
• Students in class: 41 

The UAlberta MBA is a 20-course (60-credit) programme completed over two years. Following orientation, the MBA Association organises a weekend retreat to the Rocky Mountains. 

Students can expect to be in a class of approximately 40 students on core courses, with closer to 25 participants on elective courses. 94 percent of students accepted jobs three months after graduation. 

Participants can follow one MBA Career Track including: energy finance; public sector & healthcare management, innovation and entrepreneurship, operations & business analytics, strategy & consulting or real estate focus area. 

Outside the classroom, students can represent Alberta at the MBA Games, create social change with Net Impact, or get involved with the MBA Association. 

• Tuition fees: CAD $72,100 (domestic students), CAD $117,850 (international students) 
• Percentage of female students: 33% 
• Percentage of international students: 55% 

Schulich’s 20-month MBA programme earned the highest score for ROI in Canada. 89 percent of students were hired within three months of graduation, and 141 companies hired Schulich grads. 

The MBA curriculum includes 33 credits of core courses, and 27 credits of elective courses. As the capstone of the programme, students will take part in a strategy field study which is a consulting project conducted over a period of two terms.  

Schulich’s Graduate Business Council hosts social events including weekend getaways, hikes, and socials enriching the student experience by providing you with a chance to network, socialise and foster personal development.  

• Tuition fees: CAD $83,795 (domestic students), CAD $105,100 (international students) 
• Percentage of female students: 46% 
• Percentage of international students: 30% 
• Students in class: 69 

This 12-month MBA programme, ranked second in Canada for the employability indicator, begins with a comprehensive overview of business fundamentals and an integrated team project. The project provides students with the opportunity to collaborate with small to medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and apply their learning throughout the programme. 

The curriculum includes an individual project, electives, and the option to specialise in consulting, digital transformation, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, management analytics, or marketing & sales.  

The Smith School of Business also focuses on enhancing students' cultural intelligence and provides pre-MBA ‘warm-up' sessions in five quantitative areas: financial accounting, finance, business analytics, strategic thinking, and data manipulation. 

• Tuition fees: CAD $53,492 (domestic students), CAD $98,341 (International students) 
• Percentage of female students: 40% 
• Percentage of international students: 60% 
• Students in class: 84 

Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia’s 16-month UBC MBA programme encompasses: creativity; decision making; global issues & macroeconomics; ethics & sustainability; leadership development. 

Students can choose from five career tracks in one of the following; finance, product & service management, innovation & entrepreneurship, technology & analytics leadership, custom. 

The Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre (BCC) is staffed with MBA career coaches who will help you develop your market skills and shape your career. 

• Tuition fees: CAD $83,250 (domestic students), $126,600 (international students) 
• Percentage of female students: 35% 
• Percentage of international students: 35% 
• Students in class: 146 

Ivey’s 12-month programme earned the highest score for entrepreneurship & alumni outcomes in the Canadian region. 92 percent of MBA graduates actively seeking opportunities received job offers within three months of graduation, with a high 98 percent reporting rate. 

The initial six months of the programme focus on building the foundational knowledge through core courses. Following this, students have the flexibility to choose up to 12 elective courses from five different areas of interest.  

As part of the programme, students can enhance their global network through optional study trips to Costa Rica, Portugal, or Silicon Valley. They also have the option to pursue an exchange term or volunteer opportunities for a more in-depth international immersion. 

• Tuition fees: CAD $83,500 (domestic students), CAD $102,500 (international students) 
• Percentage of female students: 31% 
• Percentage of international students: 60% 
• Students in class: 65-85 

Climbing up to be ranked second in the list this year, McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management’s 20-month programme is also second in Canada for entrepreneurship & alumni outcomes and return on investment. 

The Desautels MBA programme offers flexibility with two course length options: a one-year, 48-credit general MBA or a two-year, 54-credit MBA accompanied with an internship. Additionally, students can partake in international study opportunities, including a 10-day trip where the entire cohort travels together. 

Students can also pursue a variety of local and/or international internships opportunities or choose to study in another top business school through the exchange programme. Students can also complete a specialised project during their MBA if they wish to.  

• Tuition fees: CAD $92,540 (domestic students), CAD $136,410 (international students) 
• Percentage of female students: 49% 
• Percentage of international students: 70% 
• Students in class: 266 

Landing the number one place for MBA programmes in Canada yet again is Rotman School of Management – also earning the highest score for diversity, thought leadership and employability, in Canada.  

Rotman’s two-year programme is composed of 16 months of academic study with a 4-month opportunity for a paid internship. It also has more than 90 elective courses to allowing maximum customisation. 

The flexible internship programme offers three internship periods after completing the first year, from May-August, September-December, and January-April. 

Rotman’s Self-Development Lab (SDL) gives personalised feedback on students’ behavioural performance and communication style (among other areas) through a series of individual coaching sessions and small group workshops. These efforts are directed at ensuring students develop key interpersonal skills required to become effective problem-solvers in business. 

What is the best MBA programme in Canada? 

The full-time MBA programme of Rotman School of Management in Toronto, Ontario is ranked first in the list this year. For additional details about this programme, please visit this link. 

What is the average salary of an MBA graduate? 

The average salary of an MBA graduate can vary widely based on factors such as the business school attended, the industry, and the region. However, on average, MBA graduates in Canada tend to earn competitive salaries, often above the national average. It's important to note that salary figures can change over time, and it's advisable to check the latest data and specific industry trends for the most accurate information.