Top 10 Reasons to Choose Carleton University for an MBA

Carleton University in Collaboration with INSOFE provides a Masters in Business Administration(MBA) Program, which is specifically designed for individuals who aspire to be data-savvy leaders. Students who fulfill the admission requirements of the MBA program at the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University (Canada) will be enrolled in the certificate in Business Analytics at INSOFE. Once these students complete the certificate, they will receive advanced standing with credit in the amount of 2.5 credits that can be applied towards the MBA at Carleton University.
Top 10 Reasons to Choose Carleton University for an MBA
- History and Location
- Accreditation and Ranking
- Faculty – Sprott School of Business and INSOFE
- Curriculum
- Recruitments
- Affordable Fees and Financing
- ROI
- Career Options
- Career Services
- Visa
1. History and Location
Carleton University is located in Ottawa which is the Capital city of Canada. Ottawa ranks 3rd in North America and 19th in the world in Mercer’s worldwide 2019 Quality of Living City Ranking. As the capital city and home to Canada’s federal government, Ottawa attracts top-tier talent from across the country and around the world.
Home to Kanata North – Canada’s largest technology park and a leading global hub for R&D www.kanatanorthba.com, a hub of social and technological innovation with great learning and employment opportunities for Carleton graduates.
Carleton University has multicultural knowledge, diverse programs, and cross-cultural collaborations, it is a dynamic research and teaching institution with an international focus and 160,000+ graduates working around the world.

2. Accreditation and Ranking
Carleton University is among the top 5 comprehensive universities in Canada and also in the Global top 40. The Sprott MBA program is recognized in the global top 40 by the Corporate Knights Better World MBA Ranking
Students who enrol for this program will first complete their PGP at INSOFE which is jointly certified by Case Western Reserve University, USA. The Case Western Reserve University is one of the Top 20 private universities in the USA.
3. Faculty – Sprott School of Business and INSOFE

Carleton University
The professors at Carleton University have won numerous awards for their excellence in their respective fields and academics. Sprott School of Business professors bring the latest management knowledge to the classroom and provide a strong emphasis to international and cross-cultural research collaborations.
INSOFE
INSOFE has 75+ world class faculty who have 75+ Patents and 1000+ publications. Students will be taught lectures and lab sessions by faculty (recruited as adjunct faculty at several global institutes) with real-world experience who have been teaching Data Science and Business Management to audiences the world over.
4. Curriculum
Combine Technology + Management with real-world experience
Connect classroom learning with industry problem-solving and attain dual expertise in Business Management and Data Science
Student consulting through a summer internship
Apply what you learn in class, working with businesses, arts organizations, not-for-profits, and social enterprises
5. Recruitments
Newly graduated Business graduates with an analytics background and great communications skills have numerous opportunities to apply for well-paying jobs in Kanata North through Carleton University’s partnership.
Business Accelerator
Engage with high-potential companies as they scale up, attract talent and capital, and adapt for growth
Innovation Hub
Connect with entrepreneurs, and learn how to harness the power of creativity and turn good ideas into great start-ups
Human Behaviour Lab
Work with world-leading researchers and companies to better understand customers and decision-makers
6. Affordable Fees and Financing
The Masters in Business Administration program with Carleton University ensure a 10% guaranteed scholarship to INSOFE students. Students save upto INR. 7,00,000 on their total living expenses and loan assistance is also provided to students from top leading banks in India.

7. ROI
According to IIBA, Business Analysts are among the most in demand professionals in Canada with a projected 14% growth rate. The average salary of a Data Analyst in Ontario province, Canada is CAD 66,663 while that of a Business Analyst is CAD 81,385, and Data Scientist is CAD 102,500.
The combination of Data Science skills being the most in demand across industries and highly affordable tuition fees ensure that graduates from the MBA can earn profits and pay back their loans within the first year of graduating from the program.
8. Career Options
At Carleton University 93% of students received their first job offer within 3 months of graduating from their respective fields. The Top recruiters at Sprott School of Business are Consulting firms, Banks, High Tech and International Global Companies. The MBA concentration gives graduates a competitive edge over their peers
The Job options that are available for MBA graduates are:
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Customer Experience Specialist
- Product Manager Marketing Analytics
- Data Analytics Manager
- Business Orchestration Lead
- Market Research Analyst
9. Career Services
Carleton University
About 91% of MBA graduates are employed within the 1st year of graduating. They offer tailored career support to enhance every individual’s employability. Students will benefit from comprehensive career skills training & workshops, career advising, support for internship placement, networking events and opportunities, and access to Carleton’s Innovation Hub & Business Accelerator.
INSOFE
INSOFE offers numerous career and higher education support services (CHESS) to all INSOFE students to ensure a seamless transition upon completing all INSOFE coursework.
10. Visa

The Canada-India Centre for Excellence(CICE) + INSOFE partnership helps students experience a smooth visa application process at the embassy. Students are eligible to apply for a PG work permit upon graduating from the MBA in Canada.