MBA
Lead Change for a Better World
Open to students from all academic backgrounds, Sprott’s full-time, weekday MBA will equip you to lead with purpose and make a difference in a changing global context. You’ll benefit from an active, collaborative learning environment where world-class faculty and students come together to share perspectives and challenge conventional thinking. Complete your program in 16 months!
Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business is AACSB Accredited.
Program Length
16 months
Work Experience
Not required for entry. Internship in program.
Tuition
Domestic: $20,000 International: $75,000
Application Deadline
Domestic: May 1 International: March 1
Learn More at an Info Session
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Jan 13
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- 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Nicol, Carleton University
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Feb 10
Professional Graduate Programs Open House
- 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Explore Sprott’s MBA offerings to find the program that’s right for you!
Sprott MBA Program Highlights
The Sprott MBA’s integrated management curriculum has been redesigned to prepare tomorrow’s business leaders to lead change and drive impact.
You will be immersed in an integrated set of core courses that will introduce strategic business concepts and address sustainability, responsible leadership, global awareness and entrepreneurship. Active learning is emphasized throughout the program and includes live case studies, online simulation, and real-time, client-based projects.
Sprott also offers an accelerated MBA pathway for graduates of undergraduate degrees in Business (e.g. BCom, BBA, BHA). Learn more about our Accelerated MBA.
Your MBA Journey
Integrative Foundation
During the first two terms, courses draw connections between strategic concepts, ethics, and the global business environment.
Integrative Experience
The summer term is dedicated to practical experience, such as an internship, immersive consulting project, or entrepreneurship.
Integrative Project
During the final term of the MBA, students will collaborate in teams on a final capstone project for a client organization.
Specialize Your MBA
Develop specific competencies within your MBA by selecting one our market-driven concentrations and specializations; or, complete your MBA without a concentration and custom build your program with your choice of electives.
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The Sprott MBA concentration in Business Analytics empowers students to use organizational data to enhance decision making across areas that include finance, marketing, human resources, production and operations management.
The MBA concentration in Business Analytics is part of Carleton University’s Collaborative Master’s in Data Science. Students following this concentration will take specialized courses on data analysis using statistical methods, have access to new tools, and will have the opportunity to engage with students in other disciplines to enhance their understanding of analytics.
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The Sprott MBA Financial Management concentration provides the necessary tools and concepts for those who want to excel in corporate financial management. The financial management function cuts across strategic, tactical and operational decisions, as well as functional areas that include accounting, operations, marketing and logistics.
Courses provide a mix of finance and accounting tools and concepts with linkages to firm strategy and corporate planning. A wide range of issues are covered that include: managing short and long-term capital, investment decisions, enterprise valuation, mergers and acquisitions, international finance, corporate governance, capital markets, financial innovations and managing for value. Courses are interactive and rely extensively on case method.
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The Sprott MBA Management and Change concentration develops the theoretical and practical skill sets needed for success in this dynamic and complex environment. The courses in this concentration explore the different aspects of what today’s managers need to know to effectively lead and manage people, teams and change.
This concentration is ideal for managers and professionals who are looking to improve their mastery of management skills or advance their career to senior managerial levels. Students will learn to think strategically and develop applied skills in management, leadership and change.
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Carleton University’s Collaborative Specialization in Climate Change draws on Carleton’s demonstrated strengths and its internationally-recognized climate change researchers across our faculties, creating an integrated, diverse Specialization responsive to student demand in this area. Working directly with professors and students from across the various faculties on campus, students in this Specialization will examine the interconnected nature of climate change, including the impacts and potential options to manage within ecosystems, communities and institutions and explore collaborative opportunities to address this global challenge.
MBA Internship
During the summer term, Sprott MBA students take part in a 16-week internship to gain career-relevant experience. Whether you’re looking to gain practical experience or pivot your career, it’s a great opportunity to bolster your résumé. Choose from immersive consulting, entrepreneurship or a traditional internship
Students with 2+ years of work experience may apply for an exemption from the internship after admission to the MBA program.
Get Ahead with Personalized Career Development
Did you know 91% of MBA graduates are employed within 1 year of graduation?
Based on a survey of 2018-2022 graduates.
Career transition and advancement are common goals among Sprott MBA students. We provide tailored career support through individual or small group sessions on topics such as job search, networking, resumé and cover letter writing, and interview skills.
As a Sprott student, you will also have access to on- and off-campus networking events, employer information sessions, as well as to exclusive job and internship opportunities through Sprott’s career portal.
Study, live and work in Canada’s Capital
Our location in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada provides unique opportunities that are only found in the nation’s capital. A welcoming and diverse community, Ottawa is a hub for social and technological innovation. MBA students have access to opportunities across the public and private sectors. Kanata North, Canada’s largest global technology park, is located a short ride from downtown.
Join a Supportive Community
The program’s class cohorts and an active MBA Society contribute to Sprott’s close student community. The Sprott MBA Society hosts a variety of social and networking events throughout the year. Sprott MBA students can connect to peer mentors, including current students and alumni, for support and guidance.
What Sprott Grads Say About Their Experience
William Roy-Rodriguez, MBA/24
Lakshay Khanna, MBA/23
Bianca Kwasiborski, MBA/24
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