10 Best Professional Business & Management Universities in Canada

Of the 10 Professional Business & Management universities in Canada, Sauder School of Business ranks highest at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Université de Montréal (QS World #141) and Queen's University (QS World #191) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 25 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

QS World #40 #7 in Canada Canada

Sauder School of Business

Public University · 2 courses in Professional Business & Management

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#40 QS World University Rankings 2026

#7 in Canada

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2Top pick

QS World #141 #12 in Canada Canada

Université de Montréal

Public University · 4 courses in Professional Business & Management

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#141 QS World University Rankings 2024

#12 in Canada

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3Top pick

QS World #191 #15 in Canada Canada

Queen's University

Public University · 5 courses in Professional Business & Management

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—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#191 QS World University Rankings 2026

#15 in Canada

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4Ranked

#30 in Canada Canada

Université du Québec à Montréal

Public University · 1 course in Professional Business & Management

Administration des affaires (MBA)Professional

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#30 in Canada · by research impact

3,204,127 citations · h-index 466

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5Ranked

#37 in Canada Canada

University of Regina

Public University · 2 courses in Professional Business & Management

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#37 in Canada · by research impact

1,226,687 citations · h-index 346

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6Ranked

#39 in Canada Canada

Wilfrid Laurier University

Public University · 2 courses in Professional Business & Management

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#39 in Canada · by research impact

887,590 citations · h-index 314

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7Ranked

ÉD

#47 in Canada Canada

École des Hautes Études Commerciales

Public University · 2 courses in Professional Business & Management

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#47 in Canada · by research impact

591,951 citations · h-index 305

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8Ranked

#52 in Canada Canada

College of the Rockies

Public University · 1 course in Professional Business & Management

Post-Degree Diploma in Sustainable Business PracticesProfessional

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#52 in Canada · by research impact

485,494 citations · h-index 226

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9Ranked

#53 in Canada Canada

Douglas College

Public University · 2 courses in Professional Business & Management

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#53 in Canada · by research impact

485,494 citations · h-index 226

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10Ranked

#90 in Canada Canada

Mount Royal University

Public University · 4 courses in Professional Business & Management

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#90 in Canada · by research impact

86,749 citations · h-index 109

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (Sauder School of Business) to #191 (Queen's University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Sauder School of Business is cited most (32,977,394 citations).

Public, private and where they are

10 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 3–4 years and null. 56% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (96% of courses with a stated intake). Queen's University offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Professional Business & Management?

Sauder School of Business (QS World #40), Université de Montréal (QS World #141) and Queen's University (QS World #191) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Professional Business & Management in Canada?

10 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Professional Business & Management course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with null the next most common.

When do Professional Business & Management courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Can I study Professional Business & Management online with a university in Canada?

3 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Professional Business & Management courses in Canada?

Queen's University, with 5, ahead of Université de Montréal (4).

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