Fees

Approximate Costs of the MBA Program*

September 2012 start

Full-Time MBA

Part-Time MBA

Domestic

International

Domestic
Tuition Fees $9,000 $37,000 $12,500
Student Fees $2,000 $3,500 $1,000
Total Estimated Cost without Internship $11,000 $40,500 $13,500
Internship (tuition plus fees)** $3,500 $3,500
Total Estimated Cost $14,500 $44,000 $13,500

 

*The costs above are based on the 2011/2012 academic year and represent estimated fees. All amounts are shown in Canadian dollars.  Annual tuition and student fees are set by the University each year and are subject to change. Visit Student Accounts for current tuition and details on other fees.  For estimated costs of studying and living in Ottawa, visit the Graduate Admissions Costs and Fees. A non-refundable tuition deposit of $500 is due upon acceptance of an offer of admission.

**Completion of the MBA internship program is mandatory for full-time students who have less than two years of professional experience.  Students with more than two years of professional experience can apply for an exemption from the internship program.

The full-time program can be completed in a minimum of 16 months (4 terms).  The internship program is normally completed in the summer semester.  Students with exemptions from the internship program are expected to enrol in the fall, winter and subsequent fall semesters.

The regular program length is a minimum of 3 years for part-time students who enrol in the fall, winter and spring semesters each year.  Applicants must have more than two years of professional management experience to be admitted to the part-time program.

Awards

Because the MBA program is not a research degree, MBA students are not eligible for Carleton University graduate student scholarships. However, there are several external scholarships available to MBA students:

Government Aid Programs