Which Program is Best for You?
Are you a better fit for the full-time Ivey MBA Program, the Ivey Accelerated MBA Program, or the Graduate Diploma in Management Program? The answer comes down to what you bring to the class and what you are looking to get out of the program.
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Full-time MBA |
Accelerated MBA for Non-Business Graduates (Graduate Diploma in Management) |
Accelerated MBA for Business Graduates (AMBA) |
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| Work Experience | 2 to 10 years of full-time work experience. | 1 to 8 years of full-time work experience. | 2 to 10 years of full-time work experience. |
| Classmates | Average age is 28 years old, 65% domestic and 35% international students. | Average age is 25 years old, candidates must be living and working in Canada at the time of application. | Average age is 28 years old, candidates must be living and working in Canada at the time of application. |
| Prerequisite | Completed undergraduate degree in any discipline. | Completed undergraduate degree in any discipline. | Completed undergraduate degree in business or commerce. |
| GMAT/GRE | Required *Waivers are available for selected professional designations. Applicants with a STEM or business background can also apply for a waiver. Please visit our website for more details. |
A GMAT/GRE is not required for admission. | A GMAT/GRE is not required for admission. |
| Program Start | March. | May. | November. |
| Program Length | 12 months. | 4 months; 18 when combined with AMBA. | 14 months. |
| Program Delivery | In-person, on-campus full-time, (London campus). | While-you-work, blended online and in-class format (Toronto campus). Flexible format designed for working individuals. | While-you-work, blended online and in-class format (Toronto campus). Flexible format designed for working individuals. |
| Career Management | Career Management fully integrated into class, and active recruiting from partner firms provide complete support for students looking for a career change. | Not offered as part of program curriculum. | Career-focused workshops on select class weekends. |
| Professional Goals | For career switchers, career accelerators, or those looking to formalize or further develop business education. | For working professionals without an academic background in business who want to pursue the Ivey Accelerated MBA. The Graduate Diploma in Management is your pathway to the Ivey Accelerated MBA. | For working professionals who do not plan to make a career change and want to continue their career progression with current company or industry; builds on existing business education. |
| Cost | $83,250 CAD for domestic students and $123,500 CAD for international students. |
$20,000 CAD If you decide to join the Accelerated MBA in the same year, all Graduate Diploma in Management graduates receive a $12,000 scholarship toward the MBA. |
$91,500 CAD * *Estimated November 2026 tuition subject to Senate Board approval. International Airfare for study trip is an additional expense. |