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UBC Professional MBA

MBA program for working professionals: in-person or online

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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

Advance your career without leaving your job with our part-time MBA.

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. Available in-person or online, we've designed the curriculum to fit around your full-time work schedule, offering you the flexibility to choose the learning format that suits you best, 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.

Next application deadline: July 7,  2026. Apply now for second round consideration.
 

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Program at a glance

  • Part-time / 24-months / in-person or online
  • Canadian student tuition: $55,653 CAD*
  • International student tuition: $108,421 CAD*
  • Second round application deadline:  July 7, 2026
  • Program starts every January

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

Choose your path: in-person or online
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Choose your path: in-person or online

Study through alternating weekend in-person sessions or online weekday evening classes.
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Curriculum
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Curriculum

Explore a curriculum built for working professionals, combining applied learning, collaborative projects, and leadership development.
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Global immersion and study abroad
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Global immersion and study abroad

Expand your business perspective through hands-on international learning experiences. 
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1:1 career coaching and much more

Access personalized executive coaching throughout your PMBA to shape your career and strengthen your market-ready skills.

Scholarships and awards

From entrance scholarships to awards, discover funding opportunities that support your dreams.

Admissions and finance

Everything you need to know before applying to the program. 

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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