- Level
- Master Degree
- CIP code
- 52.0201
- Duration
- 20 month master degree including a 4 month interns
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Business, Commerce, and Management
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A twenty month master degree in general management, covering strategy, finance and accounting, marketing, operations and organisational leadership, finishing with a four month internship in a working organisation.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) accepts a three year Indian bachelor degree at 72 percent, and at twenty months it is one of only two programmes at this university long enough to support a spousal open work permit.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) is delivered by Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, a designated learning institution, and because Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a degree it is exempt from the Canadian field of study requirement. Completing Master of Business Administration (MBA) therefore supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years without the subject being tested against an eligibility list. A British Columbia attestation letter is required with the study permit application for Master of Business Administration (MBA), and the university issues it alongside the letter of acceptance. The permit length follows the length of Master of Business Administration (MBA), so a four year degree supports the full three years while a shorter programme supports correspondingly less.
Entry to Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a three year bachelor degree at 72 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Master of Business Administration (MBA) is recorded at CAD 26,014 a year with a CAD 156 application fee, with a recorded initial deposit of CAD 10,000. No scholarship is recorded against Master of Business Administration (MBA). Five windows a cycle, in September and January. Apply Study Visa manages the Master of Business Administration (MBA) application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: A completed three year bachelor degree from a recognised university, at the percentage stated. VIU accepts a three year Indian bachelor for this route, which many Canadian universities do not.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 88 with at least 20 in each section, PTE Academic 60 with no component below 60, or the Duolingo English Test at 115 with no sub score below 105.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 156 applies. An initial deposit of CAD 10,000 is recorded, which is substantial and should be confirmed in writing before any money is sent.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Programme availability: VIU is working through a published Deficit Mitigation Plan and has cancelled or suspended a number of programmes since 2025. Confirm in writing that this programme is running for your intake before you pay a deposit.
- Work permit: Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a degree, so it is exempt from the Canadian field of study test and supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to three years. Because this is a master programme of 16 months or longer, a spouse may apply for an open work permit. Confirm it in writing, since the rules change. A British Columbia attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the British Columbia attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Business Analyst: corporate and consulting teams
- Operations Manager: service and production settings
- Project Manager: delivery functions
- Commercial Manager: revenue and partnership roles
- General Manager: small and medium enterprises
- Entrepreneur: launching or scaling a venture
Reality check: the four month internship is the part that converts an MBA into a Canadian job, so ask how placements are sourced and whether any are guaranteed before you commit.
About Vancouver Island University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- World rank
- #1366
- Established
- 1936
- Reference No.
- O19395299688
