Tuition & aid
Excellent return on investment
The John Molson Full-time / part-time MBA is one of the most affordable of all AACSB-accredited MBA programs in North America because it is highly subsidized by the Quebec government. In addition, the cost of living in Montreal is significantly lower than in most other large North American cities.
Program costs
Tuition fees are based on a student's residency status and calculated by the number of credits that a student is registered for per term. Most courses are three (3) credits per term. In addition to tuition fees, students pay other administrative fees per term.
| Residency status | Full-time studies | Part-time studies |
| Canadian, Quebec residents | $6,600 | $6,950 |
| Canadian, non-Quebec residents | $21,000** | $21,300** |
| International | $55,900 | N/A*** |
For a more detailed breakdown
- Please visit Concordia's tuition & fee estimator.
- Enter your Residency/Citizenship
- For Degree, select "Master's course-based degree"
- For Faculty, select "John Molson School of Business"
- For Course load, select either full-time or part-time (based on your situation)
*This estimate shows the total cost to complete a 45-credit program full-time over 4 terms or part-time over 8 terms. Compulsory fees are charged each term, which may affect the total cost of the program for part-time students.
Approximate total program costs, subject to change.
**Upon admission, incoming Canadian non-thesis-based master's students who were not a resident of Quebec will automatically receive this Out of Province Tuition Fee Reduction award. This award specifically aims to help reduce the tuition fees for out-of-province students.
***International students are required to study full-time to satisfy the requirements of their study permit.
How tuition is paid
For more detailed information, please consult our webpages about Fee payment deadlines, Methods of payment and How fees are billed.
International student tuition exemptions
There are several situations where international students may claim exemptions from the international tuition rate. For full details on eligibility and required supporting documents, please visit Concordia's fee exemptions webpage.
Cost of living in Montreal
Montreal remains one of the most affordable major cities in North America. Your cost of living in Montreal will depend on your standard living, such as the size of your living space, whether you live on your own or with roommates, the distance from the university, and how you spend your free time. Along with tuition fees, students should budget to include accommodation, groceries, clothing, public transportation and miscellaneous expenditures.
For an estimate of yearly costs in Montreal please refer to our Student Hub section on living costs.
Scholarships and financial aid
All candidates who are admitted as full-time students* to the John Molson MBA program will be automatically considered for entrance scholarships, based on academic merit. There is no need to fill out an additional application.
Other funding opportunities available to international and domestic graduate students include EduCanada scholarships for non-Canadians and Quebec Loans & Bursaries.
Please consult Concordia's Tuition & financial aid website for comprehensive information on funding opportunities and paid positions to help fund your studies. As scholarships are competitive, students should not count solely on financial aid to support their studies.
International students should also inquire about the programs available to them from their country of origin or through national agencies.
*Most funding is only available to full-time students, though there may also be opportunities for part-time students.
For more details on each of the fellowships and awards listed below, please visit the Awards Directory of the Concordia's School of Graduate Studies website.
- Hardeep Grewal MBA Scholarship Endowment (Award details TBA)
- Richard Joly MBA Scholarship for Indigenous Students (NEW)
- Bank of Montreal - Pauline Vanier MBA Fellowship
- Bessie Schulich MBA Fellowship for Entrepreneurship
- Campaign for Concordia Graduate Award
- Concordia University John Molson School of Business Alumni Chapter Entrance Bursary
- Concordia University Retired Faculty and Staff Graduate Awards
- Copland Family Graduate Scholarship
- Harriet and Abe Gold Entrance bursary
- Hydro-Québec Graduate Award
- Michael Murray MBA Entrance Award
- Mireille and Murray Steinberg Graduate In-Course Scholarship
- Office of University Advancement & Alumni Relations Bursary
- Power Corporation of Canada Graduate Fellowship
- Redpath Sugars Graduate Scholarship
- Robert J. Briscoe MBA Award
- Scotiabank MBA in-course Fellowship
