Master of Business Administration
Fees
The following fees are effective for courses starting September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022. All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars and are subject to change. Academic-related fees are exempt from the Federal Goods and Services Tax (G.S.T.). G.S.T. is added to all other goods and services, for example, workshops, some publications, self-help seminars, and Athabasca University promotional sales items.
Program application fee (non-refundable), required each time a person applies: |
$207 |
Program admission fee (payable upon acceptance into the program and non-refundable): |
$865 |
Program tuition fees*
MBA Standard Route
Course fees due upon registration.
Applied Project Route |
|
Program application fee |
$207 |
Program admission fee |
$865 |
Phase One |
|
6 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$19,002 |
Phase Two |
|
4 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$12,668 |
2 online electives ($3,167 per course) |
$6,334 |
Elective in-residence (Canada) |
$4,222 |
Applied Project |
$4,882 |
|
|
Total |
$48,180 |
Course Based Route |
|
Program application fee |
$207 |
Program admission fee |
$865 |
Phase One |
|
6 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$19,002 |
Phase Two |
|
4 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$12,668 |
5 online electives ($3,167 per course) |
$15,835 |
Elective in-residence (Canada) |
$4,222 |
|
|
Total |
$52,799 |
MBA for Accountants – Standard Route
Applied Project Route |
|
Program application fee |
$207 |
Program admission fee |
$865 |
Transfer credit evaluation fee |
$301 |
Phase One |
|
5 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$15,835 |
Phase Two |
|
3 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$9,501 |
1 online elective ($3,167 per course) |
$3,167 |
Elective in-residence (Canada) |
$4,222 |
Applied Project |
$4,882 |
|
|
Total |
$38,980 |
Course Based Route |
|
Program application fee |
$207 |
Program admission fee |
$865 |
Transfer credit evaluation fee |
$301 |
Phase One |
|
5 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$15,835 |
Phase Two |
|
3 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$9,501 |
4 online electives ($3,167 per course) |
$12,668 |
Elective in-residence (Canada) |
$4,222 |
|
|
Total |
$43,599 |
MBA for Supply Chain Managers – Standard Route
Applied Project Route |
|
Program application fee |
$207 |
Program admission fee |
$865 |
Transfer credit evaluation fee |
$301 |
Phase One |
|
4 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$12,668 |
Phase Two |
|
4 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$12,668 |
1 online elective ($3,167 per course) |
$3,167 |
Elective in-residence (Canada) |
$4,222 |
Applied Project |
$4,882 |
|
|
Total |
$38,980 |
Course Based Route |
|
Program application fee |
$207 |
Program admission fee |
$865 |
Transfer credit evaluation fee |
$301 |
Phase One |
|
4 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$12,668 |
Phase Two |
|
4 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$12,668 |
4 online electives ($3,167 per course) |
$12,668 |
Elective in-residence (Canada) |
$4,222 |
|
|
Total |
$43,599 |
MBA Accelerated Route
Applied Project Route |
|
Program application fee |
$207 |
Program admission fee |
$865 |
Transfer credit evaluation fee |
$301 |
|
|
2 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$6,334 |
4 online electives ($3,167 per course) |
$12,668 |
Elective in-residence (Canada) |
$4,222 |
Applied Project |
$4,882 |
|
|
Total |
$29,479 |
Course Based Route |
|
Program application fee |
$207 |
Program admission fee |
$865 |
Transfer credit evaluation fee |
$301 |
|
|
2 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$6,334 |
7 online electives ($3,167 per course) |
$22,169 |
Elective in-residence (Canada) |
$4,222 |
|
|
Total |
$34,098 |
MBA for Accountants – Accelerated Route
Applied Project Route |
|
Program application fee |
$207 |
Program admission fee |
$865 |
Transfer credit evaluation fee |
$301 |
|
|
2 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$6,334 |
3 online electives ($3,176 per course) |
$9,501 |
Elective in-residence (Canada) |
$4,222 |
Applied Project |
$4,882 |
|
|
Total |
$26,312 |
Course Based Route |
|
Program application fee |
$207 |
Program admission fee |
$865 |
Transfer credit evaluation fee |
$301 |
|
|
2 core courses ($3,167 per course) |
$6,334 |
6 online electives ($3,167 per course) |
$19,002 |
Elective in-residence (Canada) |
$4,222 |
|
|
Total |
$30,931 |
MBA for Supply Chain Managers – Accelerated Route
Applied Project Route |
|
Program application fee |
$207 |
Program admission fee |
$865 |
Transfer credit evaluation fee |
$301 |
|
|
1 core course ($3,167 per course) |
$3,167 |
3 online electives ($3,167 per course) |
$9,501 |
Elective in-residence (Canada) |
$4,222 |
Applied Project |
$4,882 |
|
|
Total |
$23,145 |
Course Based Route |
|
Program application fee |
$207 |
Program admission fee |
$865 |
Transfer credit evaluation fee |
$301 |
|
|
1 core course ($3,167 per course) |
$3,167 |
6 online electives ($3,167 per course) |
$19,002 |
Elective in-residence (Canada) |
$4,222 |
|
|
Total |
$27,764 |
Estimated program tuition cost (2021-2022)
Total tuition costs for the MBA will vary based on how a student chooses to complete Phase Two. For a student who takes all courses from Athabasca University and chooses to complete two online electives, one in-residence elective and an applied project, tuition would be $48,180. If the student instead chose to complete five online electives and one in-residence elective, tuition would be $52,799. Application and admission fees are included in the above calculation. AU Graduate Student Association fees are not included.
Tuition fees for students in the Accelerated Admission Route will vary based on how a student chooses to complete Phase Two. For a student who takes all courses from Athabasca University and chooses to complete four online electives, one in-residence elective and an applied project, tuition would be $29,479. If the student instead chooses to complete seven online electives and one in-residence elective, tuition would be $34,098. Application, admission and applicable transfer credit fees are included in the above calculation. AU Graduate Student Association fees are not included.
Other fees
Course Withdrawal Processing fee1: |
$391 |
Comprehensive Examination fee (repeats): |
$269 |
Program Transfer fee: |
$116 |
AU Graduate Student Association fee (per credit): |
$13 |
Transfer Credit Evaluation fee (one time): |
$301 |
Program Continuation fee: |
$604 |
Letter of Permission fee: |
$86 |
Applied Project Extension fee |
$376 |
1 The course withdrawal processing fee is a mandatory administrative fee charged when a student withdraws from a course. Refer to Withdrawals.
Information effective September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022.