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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada — on-campus MBAReviewed 23 October 2026

TRU's MBA allows students to build business-management knowledge through a course-focused, project or thesis pathway.

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TRU's MBA allows students to build business-management knowledge through a course-focused, project or thesis pathway. This guide concerns international students taking the on-campus route in Kamloops, including required foundation-level study.

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  1. Master of Business Administration — Kamloops on-campus route; normally two years, with individually assessed course waivers
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Academic eligibility

  • An accepted three- or four-year degree in any subject with at least a B average, equivalent to 3.0/4.33, over the final 60 credits.
  • Applicants need algebra and statistics preparation, a CV and a letter of intent.
  • No minimum work-experience duration is required, although experience is recommended.
  • GMAT is normally unnecessary but may be requested; accelerated placement is selective.

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Language requirements

  • MBA applicants who do not qualify through TRU's previous-study exemption need IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5.
  • PTE Academic 68 overall with no skill below 62 is an alternative.
  • The stated exemption concerns an English-language university in a country where English is the primary language.

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Study intakes

  • September and January are the on-campus MBA intakes.
  • The May option is online-only and should not be used to plan the international campus route.

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Application deadlines

  • International September-entry applications close on 1 May; January entry closes on 1 October.
  • Late applications may be considered if seats remain.
  • International applicants should provide required documents with the application and allow time for study-permit processing.

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International tuition

  • TRU's 2026/27 international on-campus estimate is CAD 17,978.04 for the six 5000-level foundation courses and CAD 39,256.92 for twelve 6000-level courses.
  • The combined two-year tuition estimate is CAD 57,234.96.
  • Approved foundation-course waivers reduce the courses charged.
  • University and student-union fees, textbooks and living costs are additional; thesis/project continuation can attract a further term fee.

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Scholarships & funding

  • TRU graduate students can explore scholarships, bursaries and awards through Research and Graduate Studies.
  • Each award has its own eligibility and selection conditions.
  • No automatic MBA scholarship or guaranteed funding amount is included in this budget.

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What can international students study at Thompson Rivers University?

Selected programme options include Master of Business Administration — Kamloops on-campus route; normally two years, with individually assessed course waivers. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Thompson Rivers University?

An accepted three- or four-year degree in any subject with at least a B average, equivalent to 3.0/4.33, over the final 60 credits. Applicants need algebra and statistics preparation, a CV and a letter of intent. No minimum work-experience duration is required, although experience is recommended. GMAT is normally unnecessary but may be requested; accelerated placement is selective. MBA applicants who do not qualify through TRU's previous-study exemption need IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5. PTE Academic 68 overall with no skill below 62 is an alternative. The stated exemption concerns an English-language university in a country where English is the primary language.

How much are international tuition fees at Thompson Rivers University?

TRU's 2026/27 international on-campus estimate is CAD 17,978.04 for the six 5000-level foundation courses and CAD 39,256.92 for twelve 6000-level courses. The combined two-year tuition estimate is CAD 57,234.96. Approved foundation-course waivers reduce the courses charged. University and student-union fees, textbooks and living costs are additional; thesis/project continuation can attract a further term fee. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Thompson Rivers University?

International September-entry applications close on 1 May; January entry closes on 1 October. Late applications may be considered if seats remain. International applicants should provide required documents with the application and allow time for study-permit processing. September and January are the on-campus MBA intakes. The May option is online-only and should not be used to plan the international campus route. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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