McGill University statement on Desautels MBA program

McGill University is pleased that the Ministry of Education, Recreation and Sport has recognized that the MBA program offered by the Desautels Faculty of Management can be offered on a self-financing basis.

The decision takes into account modifications that reinforce the specialized character of the Desautels MBA. Among the factors that give this MBA its strong international focus are a mandatory study trip abroad and other measures to ensure all students have an international educational experience during the program. These changes will enhance the Desautels MBA's multidisciplinary, integrated curriculum, which is unique in Quebec and distinct in many ways from other MBA programs around the world.

The shift to a self-funded tuition model is necessary to sustain and build on the major improvements we have made to the MBA program in recent years.  At the same time, our substantial investment in scholarships will help ensure the program is accessible to all qualified students.

"We have positioned the Desautels MBA to enhance its unique character, consistent with the mission of the Desautels Faculty and McGill University to meet the highest international standards in business education," said Peter Todd, Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management.