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.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 60 units in coursework, including a 3-unit capping exercise (on-campus programs) or a 6-unit capping exercise (China-based programs).
MBA Core Courses
The first eight months of the MBA program provides a foundation of courses covering basic managerial skills. First-year full-time courses are cohort-based involving teamwork.
- ACCTG 501 - Introduction to Financial Reporting and Analysis
- ACCTG 523 - Accounting Information and Internal Decision Making
- BUEC 503 - Economic Foundations
- BUS 505 - Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- FIN 501 - Managerial Finance
- MARK 502 - Principles of Marketing Management
- MGTSC 501 - Data Analysis and Decision Making
- SEM 501 - Leading People
- SEM 502 - Organization Strategy/Managing Organizations
Elective Coursework (27 units)
- Nine 3-unit approved graduate-level courses .The second phase of the program provides students with the opportunity to pursue, in some depth, courses in fields of their choice.
- Individuals who have completed a certificate program through the Alberta School of Business Executive Education, who hold the CFA designation, who hold the CPA designation, or who hold the SCMP designation may be eligible for a 3-unit reduction in the MBA program requirements.
- Individuals who complete SEMDP may be eligible for up to a 6-unit reduction in the MBA program requirements.
Ethics Requirement
The GPS Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement is fulfilled through registration in SEM 652.
Required Coursework (54 units)
- ACCTG 800 - Financial Accounting
- ACCTG 801 - Organizational Planning and Control
- BUEC 800 - Business Economics
- BUEC 801 - International Business
- BUS 800 - Supply Chain Management
- BUS 802 - International Marketing
- BUS 808 - International Study Tour
- BUS 888 - Introduction to Business
- FIN 800 - Finance
- FIN 802 - Financial Analysis and Decision Making
- MARK 800 - Marketing
- MGTSC 801 - Data Analysis and Decision Making
- OM 800 - Bargaining and Negotiations
- SEM 800 - Corporate Strategy
- SEM 801 - Managing HR
- SEM 802 - Leadership
- SEM 803 - New Venture Creation
- SEM 805 - Managing of Tech and Innovation
Ethics Requirement
The GPS Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement is fulfilled through registration in BUS 888.
Length of Program
The equivalent of two full-time academic years are normally required to complete the program; however, it may be possible to accelerate studies with the completion of courses during Spring/Summer. The course-based MBA may be taken on a part-time evening basis.
The maximum time to complete the course-based MBA program 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.
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University of Alberta
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