Online MBA Degree

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia

UBC seeks bright, talented, enthusiastic, and creative individuals committed to a high level of achievement in their academic, personal, and professional lives. The UBC EMBA candidate selection process is rigorous and is guided by the following criteria:

You have demonstrated potential for senior management, and have 8 or more years of work experience, preferably 3 at a management level.
Academic experience: prefer an undergraduate degree or equivalent. If you do not meet these criteria, you may be asked to write the GMAT.
Provision of 3 references.
A personal interview with members of Admissions Comittee will be conducted while the application is being completed.

We recognize that individual applicants often have unique strengths and those strengths can be given special consideration in the admissions process.

Academic Achievements
Candidates are recruited from diverse academic backgrounds. A four-year Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution is preferred. Candidates must have a solid academic record and individuals who do not meet our academic requirements may require academic upgrading.

Professional Work Experience
Individuals with a broad range of personal and professional experiences are selected for the program as diversity in the classroom challenges the status quo and contributes to a rich and stimulating learning environment. Competitive applicants generally have between 6 and 8 years of full-time work experience.

Initiative and Motivation
Successful applicants demonstrate managerial and leadership potential, maturity, ambition, drive, and a clear sense of purpose. These characteristics are assessed based on professional experience, extracurricular activities, personal interests, and written submissions.

Tuition

The tuition fees and expenses for each year of the program are as follows. International students Canadian citizens (outside Quebec) Quebec residents
Tuition $20,000 $5,140 $1,768
Student Fees $1,385 $1,584 $1,584

Student Service Fee $700 $700 $700

Health Insurance
(Single Coverage) $639 Included in Student Fees Included in Student Fees
TOTAL $22,724 $7,424 $4,052

In certain situations, bilateral agreements with other countries allow students to obtain an International Fee Waiver. Candidates should inquire with the Ministry of Education in their home country to find out if they are eligible.

*All figures are approximate, noted in Canadian dollars and based on 2007 rates.
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Living expenses*

Estimated Annual Living Expenses (for a single student studying full-time):

This budget is a general estimate of the living expenses that a single student in a full-time program of study would be expected to incur for each 12-month period, in Montréal. Books & Supplies $1,300
Apartment Rent & Food ($1000/month) $14,000
Transportation (public) $800
Winter Clothing (coat, boots, etc.) $600
Personal Expenses $3,000
TOTAL $19,700

Please note that this total does not include tuition and ancillary fees.

Estimated 12-month living expenses for a married student and spouse are higher. Other expenses vary greatly with personal requirements and should be estimated on an individual basis. The above amounts are in Canadian dollars.

As part of an overall initiative to reward and encourage excellence in higher education, the Government of Quebec sponsors McGill’s programs; this support and the subsidy it represents is passed along to our students, who benefit from reduced tuition rates and a superior academic experience alike. Please note that under collaborative agreements sanctioned by the governments of Quebec and France, citizens of France qualify to pay Quebec tuition fees.

*All figures are approximate, noted in Canadian dollars and based on 2007 rates.