Why study this program?
The Faculty of Business offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Business Administration, Master of Financial Management, Master of Accounting, and Doctor of Philosophy. In addition to the standard MBA program, specializations are available in International Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment, Finance, Public Policy and Management, and Sustainability. PhD specializations are Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Operations & Information Systems, and Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Management.
Normally, all students should complete 33 units during the first two years of study.
Required courses (12 units)
Four of the following:
- OM 701 - Introduction to Operations Management Research
- OM 702 - Advanced Research Topics in Operations Management
- OM 710 - Individual Research
- BTM 701 - Introduction to Management Information Systems Research
- BTM 702 - Advanced Research Topics in Management Information Systems
- BTM 710 - Individual Research
- MGTSC 705 - Multivariate Data Analysis I
- MGTSC 706 - Multivariate Data Analysis II
- MGTSC 707 - Applied Business Analysis of Time Series and Panel Data
- A maximum of two other PhD-level courses on topics directly related to research in Operations & Information Systems, with approval from the Department.
Research Methods courses (12 units)
At least four courses applicable to the student’s program of study. These may include courses from the list above if not used to satisfy the specialization requirement.
Elective courses (9 units)
At least three additional courses in cognate disciplines with the approval of the supervisor.
Thesis
Registration in 900-level THES
Students must present and defend a thesis embodying the results of their research according to GPS regulations.
Comprehensive and Candidacy Exams
All students are required to complete comprehensive and candidacy exams. Comprehensive examinations must be successfully completed within the first 24 months; students are eligible to write the comprehensive exam for their specialization after completing the course requirements. Departments within the Faculty of Business are responsible for administering the comprehensive examinations for students in their specializations. [See Doctoral Degrees]
Length of Program
The program is full-time; candidates are expected to complete the required coursework and comprehensive exams in the first two years, normally followed by at least two years to complete the PhD thesis.
The maximum time to completion as set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is six years.
Courses
Graduate courses in Business can be found in Course Listings, under the following subject headings:
Accounting (ACCTG)
Business (BUS)
Business Economics (BUEC)
Business Technology Management (BTM)
Finance (FIN)
Human Resources Management (HRM)
Management Science (MGTSC)
Marketing (MARK)
Organizational Analysis (ORG A)
Operations Management (OM)
Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Management (SEM)
For Master’s programs, a limited number of bursaries and scholarships are available.
For Doctoral programs, the Faculty of Business normally offers funding for four years (in exceptional cases for five years) made up of several kinds of support. Tuition is normally paid for the first four years. A number of fellowships are available (see Graduate Financial Support section of this Calendar).
For general information, please visit the Tuition and Fees page on the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research site.The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research administers over $29 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.
Please refer to the detailed program information or use your student service portal.
General inquiriesPlease check out some of our most frequently asked questions (FAQS) to see if your question has been answered, or contact the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) during our office hours.
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR)
Killam Centre for Advanced Studies
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University of Alberta
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