The Telfer MBA is a flagship program of the Telfer School of Management (Telfer School). Located in Canada's capital-where the country's most powerful political and business forces converge-the Telfer School is a rich learning environment that provides students with the leadership training and global perspective required to excel in the changing and competitive worlds of business, technology, health care, government and industry associations. One of only three business schools in Canada accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the Association of MBAs and the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
Highlights
The Telfer School believes that an MBA education should prepare managers and leaders to focus on results, value and outcomes with discipline and adaptability. To that end, an intensive and integrated program is offered that features small classes, high interaction and peer learning - all conducted in world-class facilities. All business schools face the challenge of integrating curriculum in a way that is relevant and practical. The Telfer School believes that leadership of high performance organizations provides an integrating theme that has several unique advantages.
Accreditation
AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
Admissions & Tuition
Information For Canadian Students
Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Work Experience: 2
Advanced Standing with Prior Degree: Yes
Deadlines (Month/Day)
Application: 4/1
Notification of Acceptance: Varies
Fees (C$)
Application Fee: 100
Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 18,335
Admissions Criteria
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Work Experience: 2
English Language Proficiency (Minimum Score) TOEFL (Computer-based): 250.0 TOEFL (Internet-based): 100.0 TOEFL (Paper-based): 600.0
Deadlines (Month/Day)
Application: 2/1
Notification of Acceptance: Varies
Fees (C$)
International Application Fee: 100
Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 29,300
Language Support for International Students
Pre-program Language Classes
Programs/Credentials Offered
One-Year MBA (Accelerated MBA) Degree Executive MBA (EMBA) Degree Part-Time MBA (Evening MBA) Degree
Fields of Study
Graduate Business (general)
Ranking and Reputation
On November 25, 2009, the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) awarded EQUIS accreditation to the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa. Approximately only 40 business schools in the world have achieved the triple crown of accreditations (AMBA, AACSB & EQUIS). The Telfer School becomes the 3rd in Canada to realize this accomplishment. The triple-crown achievement coincides with the Telfer School of Management's 40th anniversary as an independent faculty at the University of Ottawa.
Buildings & Facilities
Recently, the Telfer School moved into the new Desmarais Building. This twelve-storey structure offers management students an unparalleled learning environment. The Telfer School fosters the development of the students' high-tech skills by providing them with state-of-the-art computing and teaching facilities. From private rooms to multimedia labs and teaching rooms, students can prepare their assignments using common and specialized software, advanced financial and accounting databases, the Internet, electronic mail, and the computerized libraries of the University.
Faculty/Department Name: Telfer School of Management Year Program Founded: 1969Name of Credential Offered: F/T MBA, P/T MBA, MBA-LLB, MHA Length of Program (Months): 12Cohort Model: Yes Average Class Size Core Classes: 34 Areas of Concentration Classes: 22 Co-op Education: No International Exchange: Yes Mentor Program: Yes Language Courses: Yes Opportunities for Part-time Study: Yes Opportunities for Online Study: No
Student Profile
# of Applicants/Year: 240Annual Student Intake: 110Average GMAT: 611.0Average Years Work Experience: 7Average Age Upon Admittance: 30Male/Female Ratio: % Male: 64 % Female: 36 % International Students: 32# Countries of Origin: 11 - 20
Famous Alumni
Ian Telfer Paul Desmarais Robert Ashes
Teaching Methods
Lectures Case Studies Business Simulations/Gaming MBA Consulting Project/Field Work Directed (Independent) Study Courses
Employment Statistics
Students Who Graduate With a Job Offer
% Within Six Months of Graduation: 92
Average Salary Accepted (C$):
81,000 Per Year
Source of Position
Not Available
Employment by Sector
% Banking and Finance: 8% Consulting and Services: 48% Diversified Industries (e.g., high tech, consumer goods, engineering, energy/resources, media, other): 33% Other: 11
Institute Quick Stats
Year Institute Founded: 1848# Faculties: 10# Full-Time Faculty: 1,290# Graduate Students (all programs): 4,913# Undergraduate Students (all programs): 31,331On Campus Residencies/Dormitories: YesCampus Setting (Main Campus): UrbanNearest City (Main Campus): Ottawa City Population: 900,000Cost of Living: MediumClimate Range: -30 °C to 30 °C
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