The University of Manitoba's business school takes its name from Israel Asper, the Winnipeg lawyer who founded the CanWest media group. Asper teaches commerce, the MBA and specialised finance and supply chain degrees from the Drake Centre on the Fort Garry campus. It is AACSB-accredited. Winnipeg's low living costs make it one of the more affordable business schools in Canada.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Official website: umanitoba.ca
University of Manitoba
AACSB
Drake Centre, Fort Garry campus
CA$21,000 – CA$36,000
International students, varies by programme
CA$12,000 – CA$15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on umanitoba.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, IELTS: 6.5
Master of Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
GMAT/GRE, IELTS: 6.5
Master of Supply Chain Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
An AACSB-accredited school at Manitoba's largest university.
Affordable tuition and living costs.
Supply chain teaching in a major freight centre.
Graduates join banks, insurers and agri-food firms in Winnipeg.
Supply chain graduates find work in rail, trucking and logistics.
Manitoba's provincial nominee programme helps many graduates stay.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
No PG intake
The Fort Garry campus sits in a bend of the Red River in south Winnipeg. Rapid transit buses run downtown in about 20 minutes.
Winnipeg is one of the cheapest big cities in Canada for rent. Winters are very cold, but summers are warm and long.
Letter of acceptance from University of Manitoba
Manitoba provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Undergraduate applications for September usually close in spring. Graduate deadlines, including the MBA, are typically earlier in the year. Leave extra time for the study permit.
Most programmes start in September. Some undergraduate students can start in January.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from University of Manitoba and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
The BComm, MBA, Master of Finance and supply chain master's are popular. Undergraduates need strong final-year grades and IELTS 6.5. Graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree and often a GMAT or GRE.
The University of Manitoba offers international entrance scholarships, and Asper has awards for commerce and MBA students. Check the university's awards database.
