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McGill University (Desautels Faculty of Management)
Desautels MBA
McGill University (Desautels Faculty of Management)
Course Overview
The Desautels MBA is a 20-month, full-time program in downtown Montreal — McGill's main professional management degree, run out of the Bronfman Building beside the main campus. Total program tuition for international students entering Fall 2026 is around CAD 108,500, paid across two academic years. Cohort sizes stay small (around 80 students), and Sri Lankan applicants typically come in with 3–5 years of work experience.
The curriculum opens with a 4-month integrated core block, then opens up to concentrations across Finance, Strategy, Marketing, Business Analytics, and Global Strategy & Leadership. McGill's location in bilingual Montreal — and partnerships with HEC Montréal — gives the program a French-Canadian and European business flavour you won't get from Toronto or Vancouver schools.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree with strong academic record (B+ or GPA 3.2+ equivalent).
- check_circle Minimum 2 years of full-time professional work experience — average admitted candidate has 4–5 years.
- check_circle GMAT or GRE required (median GMAT around 660); GMAT waiver possible for strong applicants with quant-heavy backgrounds.
- check_circle Two professional letters of reference, essays, and an admissions interview (by invitation).
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (no band below 7.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall (min 22 in each section).
- check_circle Waived if your undergraduate degree was taught in English.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (CAD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | CAD 54,250 | Rs. 12,748,800 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | CAD 54,250 | Rs. 12,748,800 |
| Living Expenses (20 months, Montreal) | CAD 30,000 | Rs. 7,050,000 |
| Study Permit, Biometrics & Health Insurance | CAD 3,500 | Rs. 822,500 |
| Total Programme Investment | CAD 142,000 | Rs. 33,370,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Desautels MBA graduates are eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) — up to 3 years of open work authorisation in Canada. Around 90% of the most recent class were employed within 3 months of graduation, with strong placement into Montreal- and Toronto-based consulting (McKinsey, Deloitte, EY-Parthenon), banking (RBC, BMO, National Bank), and tech (CGI, Shopify, Lightspeed). Median post-MBA salary sits around CAD 95,000.
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