Master of Business Administration [M.B.A]

Carleton University

Master of Business Administration [M.B.A]

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 16 Months
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 70
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 160 CAD 34,373

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2022-12-01
2023-05-01

Program Description

  • Carleton University offers an MBA for a duration of 16 months.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time (16 months) and part-time (30 months) basis.
  • MBA department offers graduate courses and research opportunities in 4 programs of study:
    • MBA 
    • Professional MBA
    • Accelerated MBA
    • MBA shanghai
  • The standard MBA stream consists of 3 terms of course-based study (Fall + Winter + Fall) plus a Summer internship study term.
  • The program consists of a coursework pathway option that offers an integrated core curriculum, complemented by doing specialization in Business Analytics.
  • The major areas of MBA program are:
    • Business Analytics
    • Financial Management
    • International Business
    • International Development Management
    • Management and Change
  • MBA core courses cover a cross-section of business disciplines to give students a foundation of integrated knowledge and skills needed to identify and solve complex management problems.
  • The program offers an integrated core curriculum, complemented by specialization in Business Analytics.
  • Sprott School of Business of Carleton University is AACSB Accredited.
  • Students need to have more than 2-years of professional work experience.
  • It delivers a high-quality management education with award-winning faculty delivering a challenging program that showcases the latest management tools and best practices, combined with real-world solutions. 
  • The student-faculty ratio of the MBA program is 27:1.
  • Sprott School of Business provides an internship program that provided placements for candidates to work with companies like Deloitte, CBC, and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.
  • The MBA department provides the opportunity to the students (approx. 93%) to receive their first job offer within the 3 months of their graduation.
  • Job opportunities after MBA are Manager Consultant, Marketing Manager, Corporate Banking, etc and the average salary goes up to 73,800 USD.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students must have a 4-year bachelor’s degree in a related field from a recognized institution.
  • The related fields include a UG degree in Marketing, Finance, Arts, Science, Government, Retail, Manufacturing.
  • GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) which is the equivalent of 8.0/12 on Carleton’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.
Work Experience Eligibility :Students must have a 2-years of professional work experience to apply for the MBA program.Others:Students without related academic experience or work experience students are also encouraged to apply, given they fulfil the following requirement:
  • Students who do not possess 2-year of professional work experience must complete the Internship portion of the MBA program.
  • Two academic recommendations from professors are required unless the candidate meets the work experience criteria.
Indian Student Eligibility :Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
  • Completed of both a Bachelor’s (3 years) degree and a Master’s degree.
  • Or, completed a Bachelor’s degree requiring 4 years of study (e.g., B. Pharm., M.B.B.S, or B. Arch).
  • Or, obtain a first-class division (75% or above, Distinction or Outstanding).
  • Or, complete 3-year UG from an institution accredited by either AACSB, EQUIS or AMBA.
Submission of GMAT scores is compulsory for this program, however, students may submit a GRE score too in lieu of that.Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:
  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
  • Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge a student's ability to convey a written message.
  • Preference Form: It allows students to outline their preferences for the program specialization or research area.
  • MBA complement form: Students have to fill the Complement form and upload a PDF copy in Carleton Central.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.