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Master's degree, Business and management. University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Master of Science - Management - Marketing and Behavioral Science (Thesis) is a master's degree program in business and management at University of Ottawa, a public institution in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1848.
First-year tuition is listed at 34,566 CAD and the application fee at 128 CAD. The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027.
Applications to University of Ottawa typically receive a decision in 7 days and 23 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 58,142 CAD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Plan for first-year tuition, living costs at the level IRCC sets, and travel. Tuition varies widely between universities, colleges and provinces. IRCC revises the living-cost figure from time to time, so confirm the current amount on the official study permit page.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 34,566 CAD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 23,448 CAD |
| Application fee (one time) | 128 CAD |
| Estimated first-year total | 58,142 CAD |
Our directory lists 166 master's degree programs in business and management at 40 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 29,034 CAD, and the middle half cost between 22,250 CAD and 35,178 CAD.
At 34,566 CAD, Master of Science - Management - Marketing and Behavioral Science (Thesis) is 19% above the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 9,519 CAD to 68,189 CAD.
If budget matters, these master's degree programs in business and management have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Education - Adult Education and Human Resources Development (Course Option) | University of Regina, Regina | 9,519 CAD |
| Bridge Course - Transfer to Master of Business Administration at University of Prince Edward Island | International Centre for EAP Toronto, Toronto | 10,800 CAD |
| Master of Arts - Development Economics | University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George | 10,816 CAD |
| Master of Arts - Leadership - Business | Trinity Western University - Langley, Langley | 15,241 CAD |
| Master of Arts - Leadership - Business | Trinity Western University - Richmond, Richmond | 15,241 CAD |
| Master of Management | University of Niagara Falls Canada, Niagara Falls | 16,750 CAD |
Working back from a Sept 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September is the main intake. Many institutions also admit in January and May. Applications usually open several months ahead and some programmes close early.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| January 2027 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| March 2027 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| May 2027 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| August 2027 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
University of Ottawa sets the exact entry requirements for Master of Science - Management - Marketing and Behavioral Science (Thesis). For a master's degree, applicants usually need the following.
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First-year tuition is listed at 34,566 CAD. Living costs are extra; University of Ottawa estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 128 CAD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a master's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.
You need a Study permit, decided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
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