What does MBA mean and why is it so popular in Canada?

MBA stands for Master of Business Administration, which translates into Spanish as Maestría en Administración de Negocios. This higher level study covers a wide range of business areas such as finance, marketing, human talent management, project management, leadership, business analysis, and entrepreneurship. 

Hello! My name is Angy Diaz, Director of Education at Immiland Education, a certified Career Strategist in Canada and an academic advisor. In my daily work, working directly with applications from students seeking to improve their academic profile to become competitive professionals, I have seen how the need to raise the level of study to better position themselves in the workplace and ensure the job stability they crave is growing, which is why I wrote this article dedicated exclusively to the meaning and importance of the MBA, a program in high demand in Canada by international students and that attracts the attention of many companies globally. Now, why is the MBA so popular in recent times, here is the answer.

The MBA is well known worldwide because it allows the professional to acquire a comprehensive understanding of how organizations work, in addition to providing the opportunity to expand the network of contacts with the same classmates and professors who are often entrepreneurs or professionals in management positions in different industries.

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 Why is it so important to get a master's degree in business administration?

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To take a master's degree program is undoubtedly an excellent investment for the personal and professional growth of an individual, even more so in this globalized era where there is an ever-increasing demand for competitiveness. The importance of keeping up to date with new technologies and trends in the business and labor world is crucial to stand out in any job, which leads to better salaries, job promotion, even well-being and personal satisfaction, which is why the MBA has become a highly demanded program worldwide among young professionals and professionals with many years of experience.

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What does it take to get an MBA?

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This type of study is only offered by universities and requires a minimum of 4 to 5 years of undergraduate study(bachelor's degree) in order to gain admission. In several cases, it may also require previous work experience in management positions which, depending on its competitiveness and focus, may vary from 2 years to 7 years of experience required for admission.

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What are the benefits of doing an MBA in Canada?

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In Canada, there are multiple public and private universities that offer this program, ensuring the quality of education that represents the country and offering various opportunities after graduation. Read on to learn about the 7 main benefits!

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1. You begin to form part of an important network of international contacts:‍

Business is not confined to a single country or region; on the contrary, it increasingly transcends borders and diversity of industries or markets, and all end up interconnected in some way, so the MBA student activates this network during their studies and expands it as they acquire more knowledge, without doubt, the connection between CEOs from all over the world feeds the interest in learning and discovering new experiences in business.

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2. The studies are recognized worldwide:‍

A master's degree in business administration enhances the ability to solve different situations in diverse environments in today's world. For this reason, companies are aware of the value of professionals who choose this higher level of study and recognize them as potential candidates for their most relevant positions.

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3. Promotes cultural diversity:

TheMBA student needs to be connected to the international environment to enrich the academic experience, therefore, he/she ends up getting into the culture, customs and even the way of thinking and perceiving the society of other fellow students or CEOs of international companies.

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4. Eligible for a post-graduation open work permit of up to 3 years duration:

This will benefit you when you want to apply for permanent residency in Canada.

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5. If the student is married, his/her partner may apply for an open work permit for the duration of his/her studies:

What better opportunity than to be together with your partner while you level up academically in Canada? This will surely give you the peace of mind you need to dedicate yourself to the demands of this higher education.

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6. Primary and secondary education is free for children:

This will give you a good financial relief during your stay in Canada.

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7. You have different possibilities for obtaining permanent residence:

Pursuing an MBA can lead you to fulfill your dream of living permanently in Canada.
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Which universities offer an MBA for international students?

In the following list, you can find 10 excellent universities in Canada that offer this attractive program: 

1. Thompson Rivers University: located in Kamploops - British Columbia
2. Brock University: located in Ste Catherines - Ontario
3. Royal Roads University: located in Victoria - British Columbia
4. University of Prince Edward Island: located in Charlottetown - Prince Edward Island
5. Cape Breton University: located in Sydney - Nova Scotia
6. University of Canada West: located in Vancouver - British Columbia
7. Memorial University of NewFoundland: located in St. John's - NewFoundland and Labrador
8. University of New Brunswick: located in Fredericton - New Brunswick
9. Laurentian University: located in Sudbury - Ontario
10. University of Windsor: located in Windsor - Ontario

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At Immiland Education, we can help you with the selection, enrollment and accompaniment in the MBA of your choice. Depending on whether we have an educational agreement with the institution of your choice, we can be part of your entire process from start to finish and we will make sure that everything is channeled in the right way. If you would like to start this great study project with us, write us at education@immilandcanada.com and we will gladly assist you. We also invite you to explore our website to learn more about our educational support services, click here.

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With love,

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Immiland