Vancouver MBA

In addition to looking at some of the best known MBA programs within Canada, it is helpful to look at some of the different MBA options available within the major metropolitan centres within Canada. First up, let's review some of the options available in Vancouver.

Vancouver MBA Programs

Simon Fraser MBA Program

Simon Fraser offers a 12-month MBA program in downtown Vancouver. SFU is accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS. The MBA program in Vancouver is limited to 45 students and to be eligible you must meet the following requirements:

• 5+ years of work experience
• 550 min. on GMAT
• 3.0 min. GPA in Undergraduate Degree

The total cost for the SFU MBA in downtown Vancouver is $27,000

University of British Columbia - Sauder MBA Program

One of the best known programs in Canada, the Sauder MBA is currently ranked 71st worldwide according to the Financial Times. The Sauder MBA is a 15-month program and carriers a higher tuition than SFU, coming in at $39,746. A competitive applicant would meet the following admission criteria:

• 5+ years of work experience
• 3.3 GPA in undergrad degree
• 630+ GMAT score

Queen's MBA in Vancouver

Queen's has rolled out MBA classes in most of the major cities in Canada. Through video conferencing, students are able to complete their MBA's in their hometown from Queens. In Vancouver, Queen's offers both an Executive MBA program and an accelerated MBA for business graduates. The accelerated MBA carries a fairly high price tag of $64,000. This includes all tuition and books as well as the costs of the residency periods you would need to complete at Queen's in Kingston. The accelerated MBA can be completed in 12 months. Business grads would need to meet the following requirements:

• 3.0 or greater GPA in undergrad
• GMAT score of 550 or greater (or QMAT equivalent)
• 2 years of work experience