Canada is becoming a new trend for students when choosing to study in developed countries. Economics, Business Management, Commerce, and International Business are the fields with relatively high percentages of choice among Vietnamese students. A common concern not only for students but also for parents is which university is truly the best for these fields. NEEC will provide a list of top Canadian universities in the fields of Economics, Commerce, and Management.
When it comes to studying in Canada, one of the first universities mentioned is the University of Toronto, abbreviated as UofT. It’s impossible not to mention UofT because this is one of the most prestigious universities in Canada and also one of the oldest universities in the country.
The University of Toronto was founded in 1827 and is a research university within the Canadian public education system. UofT is also one of the leading educational centers in North America, on par with prestigious U.S. universities such as Harvard University and MIT. The university is a world leader in biomedical research, economics, technology, and owns the third-largest library system in North America, after Harvard University and Yale University.
The university offers many courses and is ranked among the top 20 universities globally in various fields. It is home to nearly 100,000 students at all levels of study, with international students making up about 15%. This is undoubtedly one of the top educational environments in the world for studying economics, with many faculty members being leading experts in their fields.
Notable alumni of the University of Toronto:
William Lyon Mackenzie King: 10th Prime Minister of Canada.
Paul Martin: 21st Prime Minister of Canada.
Sergio Marchionne: Businessman – CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Ferrari.
The University of British Columbia is one of Canada’s top research and teaching centers and consistently ranks among the top 40 universities worldwide, always in the top 3 in Canada. The university was established in 1908 as a college affiliated with McGill University, and in 1915, it became an independent institution under the name University of British Columbia.
The university boasts impressive achievements: 7 Nobel Prizes, 69 Rhodes Scholars, 65 Olympic medals, and 195 fellowships from the Royal Society of Canada. According to the university’s statistics, about 70,000 students are currently studying and pursuing Master’s and Doctoral degrees at UBC, with about 17,000 international students from over 150 countries worldwide.
UBC’s renowned programs include Economics – Finance, Business Administration, International Business, Healthcare, Resource – Environment, Technology, and more. For students interested in economics and management, UBC is undoubtedly one of the universities that meet all the criteria for teaching quality, research, environment, and facilities.
Notable alumni of the University of British Columbia include:
Justin Trudeau: Current Prime Minister of Canada.
Kim Campbell: 19th Prime Minister of Canada.
Belinda Wong: President of Starbucks China.
Western University, established in 1878, is part of the “Old Four” – a group of four universities with over 150 years of tradition and top-quality education in Canada. If the U.S. is famous for the eight prestigious universities in the Ivy League on the East Coast, Canada is known for its four traditional universities (Old Four): McGill University, University of Toronto, Queen’s University, and Western University. All four of these prestigious universities have over 150 years of history.
Western University is home to King’s College, known as the “Harvard” of Canada. In 2015, the MBA rankings by Bloomberg magazine in the U.S. ranked Ivey Business School at Western University as the top business school in Canada. Whether it’s the HBA undergraduate program or the MBA program, these are golden-standard business programs. A unique point is that Ivey’s HBA program only admits students from Western University’s faculties or colleges with excellent performance in their second year.
Notable alumni of Western University include:
Glenn Robert Stevens: Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia from 2006 to 2016.
Patrick Dean: President of McMaster University, a top Canadian university.
Bryson Gordon: Senior Vice President of Strategy at Viacom (the world’s fourth-largest media group).
Queen’s University, one of the most prestigious universities in Canada, lives up to its name, as it was founded under royal charters issued by Queen Victoria. Established in 1841, this university’s royal origins also make it one of the most expensive universities in Canada, but it offers a royal-quality education just like its founding.
Queen’s University is ranked among the top 250 universities worldwide according to QS World University Rankings and consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in Canada according to Maclean’s Ranking University. The university currently has nearly 50,000 students, including about 2,000 international students. It is renowned for its programs in Economics, Politics, Finance, Management, Law, and more.
Notable alumni of Queen’s University include:
Elon Musk: Billionaire, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, studied at Queen’s University from 1989 to 1992.
Gordon Nixon: CEO of the Royal Bank of Canada from 2004 to 2014.
Stephen F. Quin: Executive Vice President – Chief Marketing Officer at Walmart retail chain.
York University is a public research university founded in 1959. With over 60 years of operation, York University is now the third-largest university in Canada and the second-largest in Ontario, with nearly 60,000 students, including 6,500 international students.
York University is ranked among the top 450 universities globally according to the QS World Universities Ranking.
The Schulich School of Business at York University is highly prestigious and consistently ranks among the top business schools in Canada. York’s Schulich MBA program is:
Degrees from York University are highly valued worldwide. 96% of York University graduates find employment within six months of graduation. 95% of the university’s faculty hold the highest degrees in their fields of teaching. Therefore, choosing to study economics at York University is always a wise choice to meet one’s academic aspirations and capabilities.
Notable alumni of York University include:
Jim Flaherty: Minister of Finance of Canada from 2006 to 2014.
Douglas G. Bergeron: Billionaire, Chairman and CEO of Verifone.
Richard E. Waugh: Chairman and CEO of Scotia Bank.
Colleen Johnston: CFO of TD Canada Bank.
