Master of Business Administration (MBA, Thesis-Based) - Master [2 Years]
$11,313 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Business Administration [M.B.A]

  • The Haskayne Thesis MBA is designed for those who possess an interest in pursuing an intensive, research-based program within the Haskayne School of Business.
  • The MBA Thesis curriculum offers a challenge for those strongly interested and committed to research.
  • Choosing a thesis-based graduate degree should not be considered a quick way to completing an MBA degree.
  • The MBA Thesis degree is offered to students who possess a Bachelor of Commerce degree or equivalent.
  • In addition to a thesis meeting all Master’s thesis requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the thesis option requires a minimum of eight half-course equivalents selected by students in consultation with his or her supervisor.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $6182 $6182
Health Insurance $248 $248
Books and supply $225 $225
Compulsory Fees $597 $597
Miscellaneous expenses $4062 $4062
Total Fees $11313 $11313

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 97 120 3
GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test 600 800 2
GRE Graduate Record Examination 289 340 2
PTE Pearson Test of English 60 90 3
Duolingo Duolingo 120 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a Bachelor of Commerce degree or a related field from a recognized institution.
  • The related fields include a UG degree in business, and particularly in quantitative subjects such as Accounting, Economics, and Finance.
  • A GPA of at least 3.30/4.00 (B grade) is required to be eligible for this program.

Work Experience Eligibility:

  • Students required at least 2 years of professional work experience after graduation.
  • For the thesis-based MBA program, admission is offered based upon publications, participation in research projects, and academic awards.

Others:

Students without related academic experience or work experience students are also encouraged to apply, given they have completed the following courses:

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business Technology Management
  • Operations Management and Marketing
  • Organizational Behavior and Human Resources

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution. 

For the thesis-based MBA program, it is essential to submit GMAT scores of a minimum of 600 or equivalent GRE scores.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.