Design your future by choosing a concentration that challenges your perspective, expands your network, and empowers you to confidently lead change. Connected to decision-makers and a world-class tech hub; rooted in an impact-driven and hands-on philosophy, our customizable MBA empowers you to lead with confidence, empathy, inclusivity, and sustainability.
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Why Choose the Telfer MBA?
We will give you the practical experience employers value by having you work alongside some of Canada’s most notable organizations on real management challenges through a capstone project, paid internships*, real-life cases and competitions.
In our English professional MBA, you can customize your degree to gain the specialized skills and expertise that employers want. Select from one of four concentrations that include Digital Transformation & Analytics (DT&A), Finance, Management Consulting, and Sustainable Management.
Note that concentrations are offered based on availability and sufficient demand. They may not be available to each cohort.
Our French professional MBA allows you to complete your degree with a concentration in Management Consulting or Finance.
Which Telfer MBA program is right for you?
Professional MBA - In English (two years)
Adapted to the realities of working professionals, this program structure allows you to directly apply the knowledge acquired in the Telfer MBA to your professional role while maintaining and accelerating your career.
- Units:
- 45 units over the course of 6 terms
- Duration:
- 24 months
- Schedule:
- Weeknights + week-end classes
- Class Experience:
- 30 to 50 students per class
- Offer:
- Classes in English only
- Minimum work experience requirement:
- 3 years
- Testing requirement:
- GMAT or GRE
Professional MBA - In French (two years)
Suited to the realities of francophone working professionals, this program structure allows you to directly apply the knowledge acquired in the Telfer MBA to your professional role while maintaining and accelerating your career.
- Units:
- 45 units over the course of 6 terms
- Duration:
- 24 months
- Schedule:
- Weeknights + week-end classes
- Class Experience:
- 15 to 30 students per class
- Offer:
- Classes in French only
- Minimum work experience requirement:
- 3 years
- Testing requirement:
- TAGE MAGE or TCT
Executive MBA
Designed specifically for senior and mid-career executives, our EMBA is an experiential learning program that integrates six consulting projects to provide you with a global, practical, and relevant learning experience.
- Units:
- 54 units
- Duration:
- 21 months (17 months of classes with 4 months of Individual Business Consulting Project)
- Schedule:
- Alternate Friday and Saturday classes (2 days/month off of work)
- Class Experience:
- 30 to 40 students per class
- Offer:
- Classes in English only
- Minimum work experience requirement:
- 5 years
- Testing requirement:
- GMAT upon request
Joint LLL-MBA
Offered to French-speaking students, earn both the Telfer MBA and uOttawa’s Licentiate in Law degrees in three years in this joint option designed to give you the tools, knowledge and hands-on experience you will need to move seamlessly between business and law.
- Duration:
- 5 years
- Schedule:
- Weeknights + week-end classes
- Class Experience:
- 30 to 50 students per class
- Offer:
- MBA classes in French or English; LLL classes in French only
- Minimum work experience requirement:
- 3 years
- Testing requirement:
- TAGE MAGE or TCT for candidates applying to the MBA program offered in French or the GMAT or GRE for candidates applying to the MBA program offered in English.
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Now that you’ve seen our program options, find out which one is your best match:
Earning my MBA from Telfer has been one of the best decisions for both my professional and personal life. The program is led by an incredible faculty who empowered us with a wealth of knowledge and experience, making each course an engaging and fun learning experience.
The program has helped me improve my leadership skills, enabling me to bring greater value to my work by applying strategic thinking, continuous improvement, and leading with confidence.— Syed Jawad Hasan Shah, Telfer MBA ‘23
Technology Manager, Freedom Mobile Inc.
The Telfer MBA program has profoundly impacted my professional growth by equipping me with practical skills and strategic expertise. From hands-on projects to engaging simulations like the one in the Capstone project, every experience has sharpened my understanding of leadership and innovation. The supportive community and expert faculty have made this journey both enriching and empowering.
— Ehsan Pooladi, Telfer MBA ‘24
Customer Experience Associate, TD Bank Group
The Telfer Advantage
Triple Crown Accreditation
The Telfer School of Management is one of only 2 business schools in Canada and within the top 1% of business schools in the world to have achieved the triple crown of accreditations, the highest standards of international accreditations awarded by the most demanding global organizations:
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you need to take the GMAT, GRE, TAGE MAGE or TCT test to apply to the MBA.
The French MBA requires the completion of the TAGE MAGE or TCT (French admissions tests). We offer two online TCT sessions for candidates who cannot take the TAGE MAGE test.
The English MBA requires the completion of the GMAT or GRE test (English admissions tests). There is no preference if you take the GMAT or the GRE tests for admission to the English MBA.
If you completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at the University of Ottawa or other Canadian universities, you may be eligible to waive the admissions test. See Admissions page for eligibility requirements.
You will need at least three years of work experience in a full-time position to apply.
This does not include part-time positions, summer jobs, and co-op placements; however, the admissions team will consider this work experience when reviewing your complete application.
Telfer MBA classes begin the week following Labour Day and are dependent on your course selection. You can view your student schedule in your student portal on uOzone.
View uOttawa’s important dates to determine when you MBA classes start.
If you are a Canadian, permanent resident or American applicant, your MBA application deadline is May 15th. If you are an international applicant, your MBA application deadline is March 1st.
The Telfer MBA costs vary depending on your program choice and student citizenship. View our cost breakdown:
| Canadian student | International student | |
|---|---|---|
| Professional MBA | $30,000 | $68,000 |
| Executive MBA | $75,000 | $75,000 |
The tuition fees are rounded approximations and also include the ancillary fees. For more information about tuition fees, scholarships and financial aid, visit our financing page.
Students in the J.D. or LL. L. program can apply to the MBA Professional program in their first year of studies.
The professional MBA program retention rate is 93%, and the graduation rate is 88%.
