Compared to any other location, Canada is seeing the biggest uptick in the number of MBA applications. There are good reasons for this trend:

CANADA IS A GOOD OPTION FOR PURSUING AN MBA BECAUSE:

Investment is low: Tuition cost and living expenses are relatively lower compared to US and Europe. For eg. an MBA from Rotman (one of Canada’s top ranked program) costs USD 85K compared to Ross school of Business (one of US’s top ranked program), which costs around USD 135K. These differences are exacerbated if you consider the cost of living in cities such as New York and Los Angeles.

Favourable immigration norms; more culturally aligned to Asians: Getting a PR is relatively easier. Also, you don’t need to be an “aggressive” networker, like in US to get jobs.

Flexibility in terms of application cycles : Several Canadian programs offer the flexibility of applying for January or September intakes (unlike most US schools, where applicants need to be submitted for September intake); further, programs such as Schulich Business School offer an India-Canada option of pursuing an MBA (which further lowers your cost).

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In many cases, international students desire to study in Canada because the education is affordable. The cost of living is also considered to be less expensive. However, the cost of living and tuition fees may differ from institution to institution. It also depends on the course. One needs to consider the costs of books, housing and living expenses, besides the tution fees. Having said that, students need to keep in mind that gaining admission in Canada is not an easy task. Let’s look at the options of getting an MBA Degree in Canada.

MBA in Canada

To be eligible to pursue an MBA course in Canada, candidates should have sixteen years of undergraduate education. In other words, applicants should have four years of education after high school. If you have a three year degree after high school then you are not eligible to gain admissions in most of the MBA schools in Canada. To increase your chances of gaining admission in a reputed university, it would be advisable to complete a master’s course like an M Sc or M Com

MBA Degree in Canada:

The other option would be to opt for a one year university affiliated program. It is to be noted that independent courses such as those undertaken at NIIT and part time diploma courses may or may not be accepted. One needs to check with the concerned university to check their admission criteria. Tests like GMAT and TOEFL are also a must for most MBA business schools in Canada. There are some business schools that pay emphasis to work experience. They require a minimum of two to three years of work experience.