¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA Banner

Ìý

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA
Master of Business Administration

Realize your potential. Become a global leader of tomorrow.

Info sessions MBA stories Start your application

Ìý


Overview

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ

Our community

Career outcomes

Current students

Contact us

Ìý


Start Date:
August 2025

Duration:
12, 16 or 20 months

Next Deadline:
January 15, 2025
All deadlines

Location:
Montreal, Canada

Ìý


Tomorrow's management emphasizes agility and adaptability, shifting from rigid hierarchies to flexible structures that drive success.

The ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Master of Business Administration (MBA) program equips you with leadership, analytical and strategic skills to thrive in today’s fast-paced global business environments. Experience 360° learning, drive innovation and make an impact with our curriculum designed for the real-world.


Ìý

The ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA focuses on applied and experiential learning in business management, fostering innovation by addressing evolving industry challenges and promoting creative solutions. Recognizing the importance of sustainability, we have woven these critical issues into our core courses, from accounting to operations, ensuring students gain a well-rounded, responsible business perspective. Through interactive lectures and case studies that form the foundation of our curriculum, we aim to deliver an exceptional learning experience for the next generation of changemakers.

Ìý

You can choose between a 48-credit and a 54-credit program. The 48-credit option is designed to be completed in 12 months, while the 54-credit option can be completed in 20 months, with an option to accelerate to 16 months. The main difference between the programs lies in the duration of the internship rather than classroom time, allowing flexibility for students to tailor their experience.

Ìý

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA Leadership

Dynamic Leadership

Lead with impact through cutting-edge training and ethical, empathetic leadership.

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA Global

Worldly Perspective

Gain a competitive edge with global insights and hands-on international experience through a 360° learning approach.

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA Strategy

Strategic Insights

Drive growth with bold strategies, blending research, real-world skills, and career support for success.

Ìý

Ìý

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA Curriculum

Curriculum for Real-World Impact

Focused on leadership, innovative strategies, sustainability and real-world applications, the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA equips you to tackle today’s complex business challenges. You’ll gain cutting-edge management skills and strategic insights to excel across industries and make a lasting impact.

Learn more about the MBA curriculum

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA Experiential

Learning Beyond the Classroom

The ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA’s Experiential Learning Block transforms classroom knowledge into real-world skills. Through international study trips, exchanges, internships, and faculty-guided practicums, you’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you to excel in a global business environment.

Ìý


Top 5 reasons to join the MBA

  1. ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Desautels is a globally reputable institution
  2. Gain a worldly perspectiveÌý
  3. Real consulting projects
  4. Strong industry connections
  5. International mobility


# 1 MBA

in Canada

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA is #1 in Canada for Overall Satisfaction as rated by alumni.*

*

# 1 ROI

in Canada

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA is #1 in Canada for return on investment.*

*QS 2025 Global MBA Rankings


Is the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA program right for me?

The ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Full-Time MBA program is designed for the early to mid-career student who aims to move to a higher rung of leadership within their organization and who seek to leverage their MBA to blaze a new career path or become a future entrepreneur.

Key features of the MBA

  • Curriculum covering: Managerial Economics, Operations Management, Organizational Strategy, Information Systems, Marketing Management and more.
  • Diverse collaborative environment.
  • Access to global alumni network, faculty and Industry partners.
  • Career coaches to guide you through your journey.
  • Choice ofÌýprogram length from 12, 16, or 20-month options.
  • Customize your specialization.

Upon completion, you will gain

  • A master's degree of management in business administration (MBA).
  • Practical work experience through hands-on learning.
  • Leadership skills with the ability to make informed decisions, drive organizational success, and earn recognition.
  • A globally recognized degree from ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ

Ìý

Still have questions? Visit our FAQs, join an information sessionÌýor connect with us today.Ìý


Ìý

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA Careers

Careers that await

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA graduates secure diverse roles across industries, from consulting and product management to finance and entrepreneurship. Many join top companies like Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, ABB, CAE, and various multinationals and tech startups.

  • Consultant (Management, Strategy, or Financial)
  • Chief Operating Officer (COO) or other executive roles
  • Investment Analyst/Banker
  • Product Manager
  • Marketing Director
  • Financial Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager

Ìý

I came to ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Desautels for my MBA and to invest in my future, and it’s paying off.

Mehreen Haider (Pakistan), MBA’19
Executive Manager
Structured Credit Solutions and Financial Institutions
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

A ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA helped me achieve fluency in strategy, finance, analytics, sustainability and more.

Justin Park (USA,) MBA’18
Senior Manager
Sales Operations
FLO EV Charging

Ìý


¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA Class Profile

Typical MBA Class Profile

A globally diverse group, bringing together students from various nations and academic disciplines.

Montreal Best Student City

Best student city

Montreal is the best student city in the Americas in theÌý, owing to its rich cultural diversity and high quality of life.

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Management Insights

Design Thinking 101

Tune into this MMI podcast with Jared Lee (MBA’18), hosted by MBA student Shree Krupa Krishna Prasad, to delve deeper into design thinking.

Ìý


¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA Quebec Resident Waiver

¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Full-Time MBA Quebec Resident Waivers offered by ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Desautels are available, covering up to 75% of current tuition. To be considered a Quebec resident, students must meet all the criteria of one of the 14 situations outlined by the Quebec Government. MBA/Law program and the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ-HEC Montréal EMBA program are exempted from this waiver.


Applications to the MBA program are now open.

Next deadline for Fall 2025:
January 15, 2025

Learn how to apply

Redefining your MBA for Tomorrow's Leaders

Demetrios VakratsasIn a rapidly changing business environment, traditional education methods simply won't cut it. The ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA program is anything but conventional; it’s designed for students with diverse backgrounds, skillsets, and future aspirations. We recognize that employers seek essential skills, like AI, fintech, data analysis, and design thinking. Our flexible specializations and 360 learning empower students to tailor their education, ensuring they gain the competitive edge needed to navigate and lead in the evolving business landscape.

Demetrios Vakratsas
Academic Director

Join us for our next session.Ìý

Our information sessions provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about the program’s curriculum and requirements, while also offering a chance to connect with program specialists.Ìý


Did you know?

Did you know that the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA program is ranked in top 10 worldwide for international mobility?

Ìý

This highlights the program’s strong global reputation and its commitment to preparing students for international careers. ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ MBA graduates are exceptionally well-equipped to pursue career opportunities around the world.


Ìý

Back to top