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Master of Business Administration

Full-Time Program

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No Business Undergraduate degree required

One of the most affordable MBAs in Ontario

No work experience required

Small class sizes (max 50 students)

Program Highlights & Admission Requirements

The Odette 16-month MBA provides students with personalized preparation for a successful career in business. This unique program offers students a fast-paced learning environment using an experiential approach to education.

Students from both business and non-business backgrounds are welcome in the program. Entrants typically have two to five years of work experience, but no work experience is required to apply.

The exclusive Advanced Program for Experiential Consulting (APEX) is integrated into the program, providing students the opportunity to work alongside corporate leaders on real-world projects with personalized instruction.

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Admission Requirements


  • Completion of a 4-year bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
  • A cumulative GPA of 70% or above, calculated based on the last 2 years of full time studies of the qualifying degree.
  • One academic or professional reference.
  • No prior work experience is required but all applicants must submit an updated resume and letter of intent.
  • Any student whose native language is not English, or did not receive a degree from a North American University or any countries listed on the exemption list, must achieve a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL 100, Duolingo 120, ELIP 3
  • GMAT Assessment
    GMAT Waivers will be granted for students who have any of the qualifications listed below. (Students are encouraged to take GMAT, as high GMAT score is not only a strong admission criterion, but it is also used in awarding some entrance scholarships.)
      CPA, CFA, P.Eng, LSAT, MCAT, or have an CGPA of 80% or higher in the last two years from a recognized university.
  • A qualifying interview with the Program Administrator and/or Director of MBA

*English language improvement programs are available if you require extra training prior to entry into the academic program, or have received lower-than-required test scores.

* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.

Courses

    Fall

  • BUSI-8010 Leadership and Interpersonal
  • BUSI-8020 Core Concepts of Accounting I
  • BUSI-8030 Introduction to Financial Management
  • BUSI-8050 Marketing Management
  • BUSI-8140 Digital Business Systems
  • Winter

  • BUSI-8100 Core Concepts of Accounting II
  • BUSI-8120 Financial Management
  • BUSI-8130 Human Resources Management
  • STEN-8900 Entrepreneurship: New Venture Formation and Management
  • STEN-8110 Project Management I
  • Summer

  • MGMT-8600 Business Ethics and Sustainability
  • MGMT-8460 Dynamics of Business Negotiations
  • STEN-8120 Project Management II
  • STEN-8980 Strategic Management
  • BUSI-8150 Business Analytics
  • Fall

    One of the Following

  • MGMT-8600 Business Ethics and Sustainability
  • MGMT-8460 Dynamics of Business Negotiations
  • STEN-8120 Project Management II
  • STEN-8980 Strategic Management
  • BUSI-8150 Business Analytics
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miranda-leckie

“Throughout my time in the MBA program, the experiences I gained both in and outside of the classroom were invaluable to my personal development. The ability to learn about all areas of business, as well as the opportunity to put my knowledge to use during my mandate allowed me to build my resume and expand my personal network. The MBA program set me up for success, and enabled me to earn the skills and tools necessary to be successful in my future endeavours.”

Miranda Leckie, MBA ‘22
Manager, Internal Operations at Baker Tilly Windsor

PROGRAM DETAILS

Program Length: 4 Semesters (16 months)
Program Delivery: in Person
Faculty: Business
Intake: Fall

Contact Information

miranda-leckie Ronak Doowd MBA Program Administrator

Why an Odette MBA?

  • 96% employment rate of graduates after six months (2021 Graduate Survey)
  • Gain real world experience through corporate experiential learning
  • Past partners include Ontario Securities Commission, Stellantis, Saint John Sea Dogs, SickKids Hospital, Innocean Worldwide Canada, and many more!
  • $83,000 starting average salary of graduates (2021 Graduate Survey)
  • Accelerated program length (total of 17 courses)


Samuel Adeyemi

"I would describe my time at Odette as a journey of personal understanding and development that transformed my capabilities and career trajectory. I found that every member of staff I interacted with was committed to a common purpose of investing in students and keeping students motivated; this pushed me to becoming a better version of myself."

Samuel Adeyemi, MBA ‘15
Vice President, Business Banking Western Region at BMO Bank of Montreal

World-Class Faculty