Course
MBA
Offered by Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
QS Global MBA Ranking
Recognised full-time MBA with AACSB accreditationQS World Rank: Top 500 (2026)
The Gustavson MBA is known for its co-op placements and strong focus on entrepreneurship and sustainability, in a scenic, mild-climate city.
Key advantages
- Co-op placement opportunities
- Entrepreneurship and sustainability focus
- AACSB accreditation
- Scenic Victoria setting
- Small cohorts
- Strong BC business links
- Programme & duration
- MBA: about 16–20 months (full-time)
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. CAD $50,000 – $75,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
- English requirement
- IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 60+
- Entry requirements
- Four-year bachelor’s degree, GMAT/GRE (waivers considered), 2–3+ years’ work experience, essays, references and interview.
- Average Work Experience
- Average about 5 years of work experience; typical class age 27–31
- GMAT / GRE Requirement
- GMAT/GRE: competitive score expected (waivers considered)
Employability & placement
Graduates move into management, consulting and entrepreneurship roles across British Columbia and beyond.
Student experience
Victoria is a scenic, mild-climate island city with a relaxed student lifestyle, strong co-op support and a well-regarded international student community.
Research strengths
Applied research in sustainability, entrepreneurship and international business.