University of Manitoba
I.H. Asper School of Business
The I.H. Asper School of Business is located at the University of Manitoba – Western Canada’s first university situated in the heart of Canada. With a 143-year history, the University of Manitoba is the region’s largest and only research-intensive university and one of the country’s top research institutions.
The University of Manitoba’s diverse community consists 30,000 students, 4,500 of whom are international, 8,700 faculty & staff, and more than 145,000 alumni living in 140 countries.
The I.H. Asper School of Business has thrived at the University of Manitoba for over 80 years as a leading business school. Our faculty shapes ambitious and brilliant minds through world class, research-based education to create leaders who contribute ethically towards the social and economic well-being of society.
The Asper School of Business offers a variety of high quality undergraduate and graduate programs. We are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), granted to less than 5% of business schools globally. Our students become global leaders by excelling in our outstanding learning environment that fosters high impact community engagement. Every year, our students outperform their peers, consistently securing the top five positions in international and national case and business planning competitions.
Our programs
Bachelor of Commerce
The Asper Bachelor of Commerce degree provides students with a business education that opens doors to future success. Students with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree are qualified to work in industry and trade, government, international commerce, health care, arts and non-profit organizations.
We offer a range of majors including Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Indigenous Business Studies and more.
Graduate Programs
The Stu Clark Graduate School offers Master of Business Administration, Master of Finance, Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy programs. These accredited and award-winning graduate programs attract students from around the world who learn from some of the world’s best scholars. Students engage in ethics-based training to prepare them to lead in their careers.
Our city
At the geographic centre of North America, Winnipeg has a diverse population of more than 800,000, speaking over 200 different languages. Winnipeg is the eighth largest city in Canada and dominates the Manitoba economy with a low cost of living, quality education, extensive work opportunities and free public health care.
As the “Cultural Cradle of Canada” Winnipeg is known for top ranked museums, thriving art scene, vibrant culture and 3000+ festivals held annually.
Winnipeg was the only Canadian city voted as “Best Trips on Earth 2016” by National Geographic. We are home to The Canadian Museum for Human Rights, The Royal Canadian Mint, the award-winning Journey to Churchill exhibit at the Assiniboine Park Zoo, the Forks National Historic Site, and more.
Why study here?
The Asper School of Business provides an exceptional student experience with a combination of high quality teaching and community engagement. We are committed to transforming research and scholarship with a community that creates an outstanding learning environment.
The Asper School of Business prioritizes experiential learning at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are also home to award winning centres including the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship, the Career Development Centre, the Warren Centre for Actuarial Studies, the Transport Institute, and the James W. Burns Leadership Institute.
The Asper School of Business offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to students demonstrating exceptional academic performance.
Asper students graduate with the skills, knowledge and attitude that set them apart – 97% of Co-op students find full-time jobs after graduation and 92% of our graduates find jobs within Canada.