M.B.A from UAlberta

Edmonton, AlbertaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1908established year
39094enrollment
Public
Partner [4 Courses]
7.6/10

Master of Business Administration [M.B.A] (Finance)

20 months
Full Time
On Campus

₹17.7 L/Yr

CA$28,847 /Yr

Offered By:   

  • The University of Alberta offers an MBA in Finance for a 20-months, including a 4-month internship.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program, offered on both full-time options.
  • This program drawing on the expertise of the world-class faculty and strong network in the financial sector in which the finance specialization will position students for successful careers in investment banking, private equity, and corporate finance.
  • This program gives a wide range of knowledge to the following topics:
    • Finance to Marketing
    • International Business to Natural Resource Management
    • International Business
    • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
    • Public Policy and Management
    • Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment
    • Sustainability
  • MBA graduates get a a median increase of 61% in their pre-MBA salary immediately after the program.
  • The full-time MBA in FInance also allows students to complete a paid summer internship in between the 1st and 2nd years of the program.
  • University provides a range of degree options, small class sizes, an applied learning style, and strong ties to the business community, translate into incredible opportunities for the MBA grads.
  • Students have complete a curriculum that provides integrated grounding in management essentials and round-off their degree with elective courses.
  • The student to faculty ratio for this program is 9:1 and is home to nearly 70 faculty members.
  • The Alberta School of Business is the longest continuously Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited business school in Canada.
  • This program provides an opportunity for students to learn in the university to have a real-world setting and gain experience during their studies.
  • The Alberta School of Business is one of the world’s leading institutions of business education and research and ranks 9th according to QS Global ranking in Canada.
  • MBA in Finance at the University of Alberta ranks 3rd according to QS Business ranking 2020 in Canada.
  • Students have career opportunities to work as a Chief Technology Officer, Financial Manager, Investment Fund Manager, Marketing Manager, and Sales Manager and the average salary goes up to 72,000 USD.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2024 Intake Mar 1, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹1771206 (CAD 28847)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing₹663120
Food₹165780
Total Cost₹962138
Health Insurance₹59558
Books and supply₹73680

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have completed four years of bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business from a recognized university.
  • A GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade] over their last two years or 60-credits of study is required to get admission in this program.
  • Students must hold an English Language Proficiency for Non-native English speakers.

Work Experience:

  • Students have at least two years of full-time work experience after completion of an undergraduate degree.
  • Alberta MBA students possess an average of five years of work experience.
  • Students need to include in resume sufficient details of their professional work experience for each term of employment, and a brief description of employment duties.
  • Education, volunteer experience, accomplishments achieved at work, and any extracurricular activities should also be consider. 

Others:

  • Students who have non-business academic backgrounds must hold degrees from a wide range of areas including arts, business, engineering, sciences, etc.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students are normally required to have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in business from a recognized university or institute.
  • GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade] from the latest two years of full-time study or equivalent is required.
  • Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
  • Students in CBSE or CISCE schools may need to present a 75%+ score on their final Class XII exams.

Students need to submit a minimum GMAT score of 550 or GRE exam scores with a minimum of 300+. However, for a better chance of admission, students must obtain 500+ on GMAT or 300+ on GRE.

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.


Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

550 / 800

Avg. Score in

GMAT

68 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

310 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated


Required Document List

  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
  • All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
  • Two academic or professional references: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
  • Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
  • Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
  • Admission Interviews: Students have to give interviews after submitting and selection of the online application form.

Ranking

2023202220212020201920182017

Times Higher Education logo
Business 118 out of 1502 in Global Ranking

Career and Placement after Course

Possible job opportunities for students are:

  • Investment Bankers
  • Chief Financial Officers
  • Traders
  • Venture Capitalists
  • Money and Portfolio Managers

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Alberta Innovates Graduate Student ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
UAlberta Master's Entrance ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES)Scholarship per student₹ 5.1 L/Yr$8,312Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
QS scholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
VueVille Future Technology ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 61,400/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
QS Leadership ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 6.1 L/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based


Comments



No Comments To Show

Similar Colleges


Algoma University

Algoma University

Athabasca, Alberta
Carleton University

Carleton University

Ottawa, Ontario
Concordia University

Concordia University

Montreal, Quebec
OCAD University

OCAD University

Toronto, Ontario
Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's University

Halifax, Nova Scotia
The King's University

The King's University

Edmonton, Alberta
University Canada West

University Canada West

Vancouver, British Columbia
University of Calgary

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta
University of Waterloo

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario
Videos

interested in this College ?

Get free counselling
Udemy course