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Discover the UBC Professional MBA

Advance your career without leaving your job with this part-time MBA
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UBC ranked #1 business program in Canada.
Maclean's University Ranking 2024
UBC ranked #2 in Canada for Business & Economics
Times Higher Education Rankings 2024
89% of students enhance their career while still in the program.
PMBA graduating class of 2023

Designed for working professionals 

The 24-month UBC Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) is perfect for people who want a PMBA but don't want to lose career momentum. We designed the curriculum to fit around your full-time work schedule, while still challenging you. You'll deepen your understanding of the inner workings of an organization, cultivate your leadership skills, and build your business acumen.

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Program at a glance

  • Part-time / 24-months
  • Canadian student tuition: $53,492 CAD*
  • International student tuition: $99,287 CAD*
  • The next application deadline is July 16, 2024
  • Program starts every January at our Vancouver Campus

*Subject to UBC Board of Governors’ approval. The university may adjust fees at any time with limited notice.

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Study around your schedule

Our program is designed to align with a full-time work schedule: classes take place on weekends, and you’ll get three 8-day Professional Residencies to deepen your network.
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Strengthen your network

Taught by a cross-discipline team, our professional residencies are immersive learning experiences made to help strengthen your network and can provide you with unparalleled access to our faculty and guest experts.
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Grow with dedicated support

Career development opportunities are woven throughout your PMBA to help you shape your career and develop your market skills.
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Inside the UBC PMBA

The UBC PMBA will stimulate your mind, give you fresh perspectives, and help you realize your personal and professional potential.

The curriculum

Learn advanced analytics as well as business fundamentals that will help you interpret data in a broader business context.

World-leading faculty

Our professors are among the highest calibre in their fields and their work has made our school one of the top in the world for business research.

Grow with dedicated support

Career development opportunities are woven throughout your PMBA degree to help you shape your career and develop your market skills.

Admissions and Finance

Learn about the admission requirements and the related fees here.

 

Meet our alumni and students

When you join the program you’ll quickly form a network of peers, professors and alumni that will sustain and support you throughout your career. Read about the experiences of current and past students and learn more about their incredible personal and professional growth.

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