The Master of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MBAI) program prepares students for high-impact careers in both the private and public sectors, where data is used to drive key decisions. This course-based professional Master's program is designed for graduates with a background in Commerce or Business and builds upon their foundational knowledge to focus on advanced business analytics and AI solutions to real-world business challenges.
As the first of its kind in Durham Region, the MBAI offers a market-driven, cutting-edge education in an in-demand field where technology meets business. The program provides students with the tools, knowledge, and industry networks to succeed in today's digital economy and equips them to adapt to future business transformations driven by artificial intelligence and data analytics.
What You Will Learn:
The MBAI program focuses on three core domains: AI applications, business analytics, and management issues, providing students with the skills to:
-
Design and implement analytics solutions that address business challenges, enabling data-driven decision making
-
Communicate complex insights effectively through data-driven storytelling to stakeholders
-
Apply machine learning and AI models to solve business problems using both commercial and open-source technologies
-
Evaluate analytics models from multiple perspectives, considering business ethics, bias, privacy, trustworthiness, and fairness
-
Analyze and manage data using principles of database design, ensuring high-quality, actionable insights
-
Integrate multiple data sources and ensure data quality in preparation for analysis and model-building
Why Choose the MBAI Program?
-
Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Taught by experts and designed for graduates with a Commerce or Business background, this program builds on your existing skills to prepare you for leadership roles in analytics and AI.
-
Hands-on Learning: Gain real-world experience in data analytics, machine learning, and AI to solve business challenges.
-
Ethical Insights: Learn to handle the legal, ethical, and moral challenges associated with managing digital data, including text, images, voice, video, and sensor data.
-
Global Job Market: With over 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created daily, the demand for data-savvy professionals has never been higher. Graduates will be equipped to navigate this data-heavy world, working with top organizations to analyze past trends and predict future outcomes.
-
Networking Opportunities: Build connections with industry leaders and gain insights from reputable industry partners.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of the MBAI program will be well-equipped to take on leadership roles in the following fields:
-
Data Scientist
-
Business Intelligence Analyst
-
AI Specialist
-
Machine Learning Engineer
-
Business Analytics Manager
-
Chief Data Officer (CDO)
-
Digital Transformation Consultant
- Academic Requirement: While applicants may hold any four-year honours undergraduate degree (or its equivalent from a recognized institution), preference is given to applicants whose undergraduate degree is in the field of business, management, economics, Informatics or related fields. Minimum overall academic standing of a B (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or 73 to 76 per cent), with a minimum B average in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent. Work experience or a strong GMAT can be used in lieu of the GPA requirement Successful completion of at least one course in information systems and one course in advanced mathematics (e.g., linear algebra, calculus, statistics etc.)
- ELP Requirement: Duolingo: 120, IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL (Internet-based): 100 overall for most programs. Minimum sub-scores for all programs: Listening - 20 Reading - 20 Speaking - 19 Writing – 20
Under Graduate Students
How do I receive a 100 per cent refund?
You have 10 business days from the first day of classes to decide if you want to change your course load or withdraw and receive a 100 per cent refund.
How do I receive a 50 per cent refund?
You have 20 business days from the first day of classes to decide if you want to change your course load or withdraw and receive a 50 per cent refund. The 50 per cent refund is applicable to your tuition fees only and does not include:
- Compulsory ancillary fees
- Flat fees
- Course-and program-specific fees (if applicable)
Withdrawing from the university
If you are considering withdrawing from the university, we encourage you to talk to your Academic Advisor. After meeting with your advisor, if you choose to withdraw from the university you are responsible for completing the undergraduate withdrawal process by the posted deadline.
Graduate Students
You may drop classes through MyOntarioTech. After the tenth day of the term, drop requests must be completed using the Add/Drop Form. Please check Important Dates for more information.
Withdrawing from the university
If you are considering withdrawing from the university, we encourage you to talk to your Graduate Faculty Office and your supervisor (if applicable). After discussing with your faculty, if you choose to withdraw from the university you are responsible for completing the graduate student withdrawal form.
Note: Important deadlines can be checked by clicking here (Check deadlines)
- Application Fee: $110
- LOA Deposit: $2,000
- Annual Tuition Fee: $23,625
- Total Tuition Fee: $47,250
- Course Duration: 16 months
- Credentials: Masters
- Intake: September
• CV/Resume
• Statement of Intent (Must cover the below questions) 1-2 Page
1. Why are you interested in your chosen field and program?
2. Why is Ontario Tech University’s program a good fit for you?
3. What are your career goals and interests?
• Passport
• Academic documents
• Agent Declaration Form (attached) Leave the Student number, OUAC reference no, agent information blank.
• Recommendation/Reference – 2
1. Referee First Name
2. Referee Last Name
3. E-mail
4. Contact no
5. Organization Name
6. Organization Address
7. Position
8. Relationship with student
Note: Only official id's are acceptable, Gmail,Yahoomail, Hotmail are not accepted. Also letters are required
-
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
- Stamped copy of visa
- LOI
- Study permit
- Canadian Address:
- Canadian Contact No: