EMBA Tuition
Your EMBA ROI starts here.
Investing in yourself by enrolling in an Executive MBA is a major undertaking, and we’re here to help you make the most of your investment. Learn more about planning for your fees, corporate sponsorship options, and other avenues of financial support.
What your EMBA tuition fees cover
Fee Schedule*
| Installment | Due Date | Fees (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Non-refundable deposit | Two weeks after offer | $5,000 |
| First installment | Late September of Year One | $17,500 |
| Second installment | Early February of Year One | $17,500 |
| Third installment | Late September of Year Two | $17,500 |
| Final installment | Early February of Year Two | $17,500 |
| Total | $75,000 | |
* The Telfer Executive MBA fee schedule is determined by the University of Ottawa. Exact dates for tuition deadlines are published annually under the important dates and deadlines.
International students will be charged the mandatory cost of University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) in addition to the fee schedule.
Financial Support
Telfer Executive MBA admission scholarship
Award value: $2,000
Number of awards: 2
No application is required for this Executive MBA scholarship. All eligible students are considered.
To be considered as eligible, you must be admitted to the Executive MBA program at the Telfer School of Management by March 1, 2025. You must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, demonstrating at least 10 years of progressive work experience and hold an undergraduate degree or higher with a 70% (B+) average.
The Ottawa Hospital Telfer Executive MBA Scholarship
Award value: $10,000
Number of awards: 2
No application is required for this Executive MBA scholarship. All eligible candidates are considered.
To be considered as eligible, you must be admitted to the Executive MBA program at the Telfer School of Management and working in the healthcare sector in the National Capital Region (Ontario only). You must also be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, a person with protected or refugee status, or an international student.
This scholarship was created by The Ottawa Hospital to support two candidates entering the Executive MBA program at the Telfer School of Management of the University of Ottawa.
Contact a financial advisor at your bank
You may be eligible for a student line of credit to cover your Executive MBA fees through a Canadian financial institution. Contact your financial advisor to learn about the terms and your eligibility for a student line of credit.
Create a lifelong learning plan
You or your spouse or common-law partner can make a tax-free withdrawal from your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to finance your education, up to $10,000 per calendar year for a total of $20,000 for the Executive MBA. The Canada Revenue Agency provides further information on the criteria and benefits of setting up your Lifelong Learning Plan.
Corporate financial sponsorship
For your employer
Getting ready to pitch sponsorship to your employer? Download our Corporate Sponsorship brochure to share with them. It's a great place to start the conversation.
Make your business case
When you're discussing corporate sponsorship with your employer, aim to highlight the many ways pursuing this degree is a good investment for you and your organization. Consider the following as a starting point:
- Show how your knowledge, skills and experience are immediately applicable to your workplace and how you will be better able to contribute to your organization.
- Suggest completing a major Business Development Consulting Project for your organization. (Talk with our admissions team about this option.)
- Demonstrate how the program draws from a diverse range of industry expertise and trends, insights from industry leaders as well as theories and frameworks that can be incorporated into your organization’s operations.
- Highlight how your Executive MBA courses may align with your organization's objectives with current training and development initiatives or policies.
- Showcase how investing in your development signals your organization’s commitment to personal and professional development and nurturing and retaining their top talent.
- Discuss your commitment and career goals within your organization after you graduate.
Our admissions team can help you develop a personalized pitch with information that is relevant to your unique business case. Talk to a recruiter with your questions.
Start the conversation
The next stage of your executive management journey is waiting.
