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• Complete a transformational 20-month Executive MBA program that begins each September.
• Continue working while attending weekly classes in person, virtually, or in a blended format.
• Build extensive hands-on business experience through six consulting projects, two of which are international.
• Work alongside mid- to senior-level business leaders who bring workplace insight to every class.
• Access ongoing support that extends far beyond the classroom.

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Alumni consistently agree that the Telfer Executive MBA program equipped them with a strong set of business skills and effectively raised their competency platforms – including self-confidence and evidence-based decision-making skills.

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Six consulting projects integrated into the curriculum

Gain significant business consulting experience through six consulting projects, including two international business consulting trips.

An expanded network based in a G7 Capital

Although you can attend classes virtually from anywhere in the world, the Telfer School of Management’s Executive MBA program is part of the University of Ottawa. As the capital of a G7 country, Ottawa is a globally recognized city where Canada’s private and public sectors converge. It is also home to Canada’s largest technology park. These features attract diverse candidates and faculty with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds including the public sector, military service, large corporations, start-ups, and entrepreneurial ventures — perfect for broadening your network beyond your field or industry.

Membership in a global alumni community of business leaders

Connect with a diverse community of more than 1,300 Executive MBA alumni in senior public, private, and not-for-profit leadership positions around the world, and learn from their experiences to foster your own personal and professional growth.

Become a leader equipped for any challenge

Cultivate the strategic management skills that help you navigate the complexities of the ever-evolving business environment while learning and collaborating with a diverse, high-achieving group of your peers.

Expand your global perspective while increasing Canada’s presence in international markets

Gain global insights and hands-on experience to create meaningful change across cultures, organizations, and markets – whether they’re on the other side of the world or in your own backyard.

Gain relevant experience resolving complex challenges faced by local and global businesses

Combine classroom insights and six real-world consulting projects into practical skills and experience you can immediately apply to your current role, delivering value to your organization from day one

Challenge yourself to excel professionally and personally

Grow in many aspects of your life through this transformational journey that expands your abilities, accelerates the trajectory of your career, and makes you a more resilient, strategic, and confident leader.

20-Month Program

Our transformational 20-month program begins each September.

Work-Life Focus

Weekly classes held on alternate Fridays and Saturdays with a two-month, class-free period.

Career Support  

Take advantage of our program with a coach specializing in career support for mid-career and senior executives.

Two International Consulting Experiences

Travel to Silicon Valley and an international business market in a country outside North America.

Tuition

Pay a total tuition fee of $75,000 CAD.

"Both personally and professionally, the Telfer Executive MBA has been the epitome of growth, fulfillment, and joy. The program is an exceptionally transformative journey that has provided me with the fundamental competencies, capabilities, credibility, and confidence to realize my potential and take on that next big career step.

My summer business development project was absolutely integral to my success in obtaining this new role."

Laura Novitsky, EMBA 2023
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The Telfer School of Management is one of only two business schools in Canada, and within the top 1% of business schools worldwide, to have achieved the three accreditations. These are the highest standards of international accreditations awarded to MBA programs, ensuring that our academic curriculum is most relevant in preparing students to be effective leaders in their organizations.

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