Tuition & funding
The Executive MBA degree program is not funded by the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education and is therefore considered to be a privatized program.
All-inclusive tuition fees
Tuition fees are $42,500 per year for a total $85,000 for the entire program.
Students who are concurrently registered in an EMBA program and a qualifying or graduate independent program or are registered as an auditor in a graduate course will be charged tuition and compulsory fees in addition to the annual EMBA program fees.
Our program can be considered under professional development for companies.
Aide financière aux études
Funding from the Government of Québec
Eligible students may qualify for Government of Québec student financial assistance through AFE, subject to residency and eligibility rules.
Once accepted into the EMBA program, eligible students may qualify for loans up to $6,000 per term. Eligibility and amounts are determined by AFE and depend on your individual situation.
What's included in your tuition
- All hard copy textbooks and course materials, including digital versions of cases
- Business opportunities and cultural immersion in Indigenous communities
- International study trip
- Breakfast, lunch and refreshments on class days
- 24/7 key card access to dedicated facilities: EMBA study rooms, computer lab and participant kitchen
- All costs related to the Healthy Executive, including PERFORM Gym membership
- All costs related to the LEAD Coaching module including individual coaching by trained certified professional coaches
- All social functions (e.g., cocktails, outings, etc.)
- Special administrative support
- Deluxe EMBA briefcase
Funding options
Employer sponsorship
Many EMBA participants are supported in full or in part by their employer. If your employer requires supporting documentation such as confirmation of enrollment, invoicing or a program overview, the EMBA office can provide it upon request.
If you want to have the conversation internally, we can also provide a short employer brief that summarizes the schedule, expected workload and the value of the program for executive development.
Québec 1% training law (Workforce skills development)
In Québec, employers with a total annual payroll over $2 million are required to invest an amount representing at least 1% of payroll in eligible training expenditures. If eligible training expenditures are below 1%, the difference must be paid to the Workforce Skills Development and Recognition Fund.
For employers who are subject to this requirement, EMBA tuition and related program training costs may be eligible as training expenditures depending on the employer’s situation and how the expense is treated. Employers should confirm eligibility using Revenu Québec guidance and the CPMT guide on eligible training expenditures.
Bank financing
EMBA students may access a preferred loan arrangement and free financial advising through RBC Royal Bank. Details are provided to admitted candidates.
Tax receipts and tax considerations
Official tuition receipts
Concordia issues official tuition receipts for tax purposes for the applicable calendar year.
Self sponsored students
If you pay your own tuition, you may be able to benefit from the tax treatment of tuition fees. Tax treatment depends on your individual situation.
Employer paid tuition
When tuition is paid by an employer, tax treatment can depend on whether the amount is reported as a taxable benefit. Candidates should confirm treatment with their employer and tax advisor.
For guidance, consult your tax advisor and the relevant government sources.
Paying your tuition
Program fees become due at the start of the fall term and must be paid in full by September 30.
- Installment payment plans are available.
- Fees may be paid in two equal instalments due on September 30 and January 31.
- You may also make equal monthly payments over the academic year, from September to April (8 payments) inclusive.
Payment methods
Fees can be paid in three ways:
- Up front, in a single payment
- In two equal instalments of $42,500 at the start of each academic year
- In monthly payments over each academic year (September to April)
Lifelong learning included
After graduation, EMBA alumni can return to audit EMBA courses at no additional cost, subject to space availability and program rules. This allows you to refresh your knowledge as business contexts shift and revisit topics when they become relevant in your role.
Important notes and exceptions
Students concurrently registered in an EMBA program and a qualifying or graduate independent program, or registered as an auditor in a graduate course, may be charged tuition and compulsory fees in addition to the annual EMBA program fees.
Questions
If you have questions about tuition, invoicing, employer sponsorship documentation, or payment options, contact the EMBA office by emailing sharon.nelson@concordia.ca.
