12 Best Public Master's Business & Management Universities in Canada

Of the 12 Public Master's 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. The universities on this list offer 48 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

QS World #40 #7 in Canada Canada

Sauder School of Business

Public University · 10 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#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 Master's Business & Management

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#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 · 2 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#191 QS World University Rankings 2026

#15 in Canada

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4Ranked

#37 in Canada Canada

University of Regina

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#37 in Canada · by research impact

1,226,687 citations · h-index 346

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5Ranked

#39 in Canada Canada

Wilfrid Laurier University

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#39 in Canada · by research impact

887,590 citations · h-index 314

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6Ranked

#41 in Canada Canada

Lakehead University

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#41 in Canada · by research impact

727,342 citations · h-index 288

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7Ranked

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#47 in Canada Canada

École des Hautes Études Commerciales

Public University · 8 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#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 Master's Business & Management

Post-Degree Diploma in Sustainable Business PracticesMaster's Degree

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#52 in Canada · by research impact

485,494 citations · h-index 226

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9Ranked

#60 in Canada Canada

Northern Lights College

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#60 in Canada · by research impact

485,494 citations · h-index 226

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10Ranked

#65 in Canada Canada

University of Prince Edward Island

Public University · 2 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#65 in Canada · by research impact

408,119 citations · h-index 189

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11Ranked

#89 in Canada Canada

Thompson Rivers University

Public University · 1 course in Master's Business & Management

Master of Business AdministrationMaster's Degree

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#89 in Canada · by research impact

99,278 citations · h-index 124

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12Ranked

#140 in Canada Canada

Canadian Mennonite University

Public University · 2 courses in Master's Business & Management

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#140 in Canada · by research impact

3,426 citations · h-index 30

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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

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

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Business & Management (46) and Finance (2). The usual length is 1–2 years and 520 hours. 77% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake). Sauder School of Business offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Public Master's 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 Public Master's Business & Management in Canada?

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Master's Business & Management course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 520 hours the next most common.

When do Public Master's Business & Management courses start in Canada?

Spring is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Public Master's Business & Management courses in Canada?

Sauder School of Business, with 10, ahead of École des Hautes Études Commerciales (8).

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