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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Global Business (Course-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Global Business (Course-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $37,734 CAD

  • Application fee

    $169 CAD

  • Duration

    12-16 months

  • PGWP

    12-16 months

  • Min GPA

    74 out of 100

Highlights
Internship
Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 30-April-2023 2023-04-30
Winter-January 31-August-2023 2023-08-31
Fall-September 30-April-2024 2024-04-30
Winter-January 31-August-2024 2024-08-31

Overview

Master of Global Business

The Master of Global Business program continues to rise in Financial Times’ ranking of the top 100 Masters in Management programs worldwide.

 

One amazing adventure: three countries and a global internship

Designed for recent business graduates from Canada and across the world, the UVic Master of Global Business offers a unique mixture of applied learning and international experience

Living, working and studying in up to four different countries, you’ll discover how business is done in a global environment and develop career skills you can apply across the world through an immersive, culturally-focused graduate program.   

Four Paths, three countries, four continents

With a choice between four distinct global Paths, you will have the opportunity to travel to North America, Europe, and South America or Asia, providing a diverse, enriched and fully-rounded business, study and cultural experience. 

Innovative and integrative format

You will learn from professors who are experts in their fields, as well as from your global cohort, integrating academic and experiential learning into one complete experience. 

Alongside international business fundamentals, you will study global leadership and cross-cultural intelligence, learn a new language, and engage with real business clients on your major consulting project.  

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$47,360

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,316
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,626
Tuition 1 person $37,734

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Résumé
  • Three reference letters
  • Two personal submissions
  • English language proficiency test scores
  • Work experience (preferred but not required)
  • Assessment reports
  • Transcripts
  • Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you are unable to provide proof of language proficiency you may still be considered if you meet all other admission requirements. In this case, you’ll complete UVic’s University Admission Preparation (UAP) course. 

Your prospective academic unit must be willing to admit you under this condition. You must complete the UAP with a grade of at least 80%.

UAP is a 12-week program offered in January, April and September. It is also offered in an intensive four-week format every summer.

To study in this program, you must have a minimum of one of the following exam scores:

  • IELTS overall score of 6 or higher with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill area (R/L/S/W)
  • iBT TOEFL score of 79 or higher with no section less than 17 (R/L/S/W)
  • CAEL 60 with no subscore less than 50
  • Passing Grade (80%) for level 570 Academic in the Intensive English (ELPI) Program
  • Passing Grade (80%) for level 570 General in the Intensive English (ELPI) Program, with a passing grade on the UAP writing test

Academic background and requirement

You have completed, or are about to complete, an acceptable Bachelor's degree (or recognized equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Victoria) in commerce, business administration or management from an accredited and recognized institution. 

Your degree must contain at least one course in each of the following disciplines: Finance, International Business, Accounting, Marketing and Organizational Behaviour/Human Resource Management

If you are missing any course, you may still be considered and we will advise you on how to make up the course before joining the MGB program.

Students who hold a non-business degree must complete the following prerequisite courses:  Finance, International Business, Accounting, Marketing and Organizational Behaviour/Human Resource Management.

CountryMinimum levelMinimum grade/score
ChinaBachelor's degree (minimum four years)B; 80%
IranKarshenasi; Licence15/20; 80%; 3.0/4.0
IndiaBachelor's degree (minimum four years); Master's degree1st class; 60%; 7/10

Career opportunities

  • International Marketing Manager
  • Global Sourcing Manager
  • Business Development Director
  • Director of Sales
  • Global Product Manager

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