The Asper School of Business (School) MBA is distinguished by on-campus, face-to-face instruction; an enriched cohort model that provides depth, breadth and diversity of experience; and a major focus on building connections with Manitoba's business community. Students are exposed to a powerful combination of academic, business and community professionals, who bring relevance and meaning to business theories and practice through their insight and first-hand experiences. With close to 100 faculty, the School guarantees quality contact between graduate students and professors. The School is accredited by AACSB and ranks among the top business schools in North America.
Highlights
Focus on leadership development, strengthened decision-making capacities and teamwork Flexible course schedule accommodates professional, personal and family commitments Focused concentrations in Finance, Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour, Supply Chain Management, Health Administration or Marketing, or General Management and Individual Interdisciplinary options Opportunity to develop professional relationships with the business community through tight links with local business leaders Active student society (aMBAsa - Asper MBA Student Association), which organized social events, professional development events, and other activities throughout the school year
Accreditation
AASCB
Admissions & Tuition
Information For Canadian Students
Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria
Minimum GPA:
3.0
Minimum Work Experience:
3
Advanced Standing with Prior Degree: Yes
Deadlines (Month/Day)
Application:
5/1
Notification of Acceptance: Varies
Fees (C$)
Application Fee: 90
Total Tuition for Program: 18,200
Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 700
Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 18,900
Admissions Criteria
Minimum GPA:
3.0
Minimum Work Experience:
3
English Language Proficiency
(Minimum Score)
TOEFL (Computer-based): 213.0
TOEFL (Internet-based): 80.0
TOEFL (Paper-based): 550.0
Deadlines (Month/Day)
Application:
1/1
Notification of Acceptance: Varies
Fees (C$)
International Application Fee:
90
Total Tuition for Program:
26,200
Total Fees for Program (excluding books):
1,300
Total Cost of Program (excluding books):
27,500
Programs/Credentials Offered
One-Year MBA (Accelerated MBA) Degree Part-Time MBA (Evening MBA) Degree Specialized Master's Degree in Business
Fields of Study
Finance & Finance Management Health Care Administration Human Resources Management Marketing Management Business Administraton & General Management Supply Chain Management
Buildings & Facilities
Home to the Asper MBA, the Drake Centre is designed specifically for management education. It provides various facilities, such as a Career Development Centre, over 140 modern computers, group meeting rooms, a cafeteria and study areas. The Albert D. Cohen Management Library holds approximately 40,000 volumes and subscribes to some 2,000 current online and print periodicals and to the major online services. It has an annual report collection of 2,150 corporations including 500 current reports, specialized trade directories, and investments and marketing services. In addition, the University of Manitoba Libraries subscribe to some 200 additional online databases which are available to the School.
Faculty/Department Name: Asper School of Business Year Program Founded: 1968Name of Credential Offered: MBA
Length of Program (Months): 11# Fields of Study: 6Cohort Model: Yes Average Class Size Core Classes: 50 Areas of Concentration Classes: 10 - 25 Co-op Education: No International Exchange: No Mentor Program: No Language Courses: No Opportunities for Part-time Study: Yes Opportunities for Online Study: No
Student Profile
# of Applicants/Year: 125Annual Student Intake: 50Average GMAT: 580.0Average Years Work Experience: 8Average Age Upon Admittance: 32Male/Female Ratio: % Male: 55 % Female: 45 % International Students: 15# Countries of Origin: 11 - 20
Teaching Methods
Lectures Case Studies Business Simulations/Gaming MBA Consulting Project/Field Work Directed (Independent) Study Courses
Employment Statistics
Students Who Graduate With a Job Offer
% Upon Graduation: 60% Within Three Months of Graduation: 12% Within Six Months of Graduation: 22
Average Salary Accepted (C$):
75,000 Per Year
Source of Position
% Previous Employer: 50% Other (e.g., internal and external advertising): 50
Employment by Sector
% Banking and Finance: 15% Other: 85
Institute Quick Stats
Year Institute Founded: 1877# Faculties: 20# Full-Time Faculty: 1,706# Graduate Students (all programs): 3,694# Undergraduate Students (all programs): 22,544Campus Setting (Main Campus): UrbanNearest City (Main Campus): Winnipeg
City Population: 706,700Cost of Living: MediumClimate Range: -23 °C to 25 °C
Minimum GPA:
3.0 
Lectures