Program Overview - Fast Track MBA
Students will complete a minimum of 12 courses in the FastTrack MBA program. This includes five core courses and seven electives.
Receiving a grade of B or lower in any of these introductory courses: Business Statistics, Finance, Financial Accounting, Marketing, and Organizational Behaviour would increase your course requirement beyond 12 courses.
The program begins with SEM 610: Manager as Strategist, a week-long daytime intensive course taught in mid-August.
Core Courses
BUEC 648/ SEM 648: Combines lectures at the University of Alberta with an on-site study tour to a foreign country. The study tour component is normally for a one-to-two week period, during which students participate in company tours and lectures, to develop an appreciation for family business and entrepreneurship in an international context. Students are usually expected to complete projects or case studies relating to the country under study. Check with the MBA office for enrolment restrictions. Credit will not be given for both SEM 648 and any other MBA study tour to the same destination.
Career Tracks & Electives
In choosing electives, students can choose to complete their own customized program or complete the requirements for one of the UAlberta MBA Career Tracks or areas of focus. These are:
- Energy Finance
This track is great for individuals with engineering, business, or public policy backgrounds. - Operations & Business Analytics
Perfect for individuals with a background in technology/computer science or purchasing/logistics. - Strategy & Consulting
Explore the tools, framework, and industry-specific knowledge needed to drive organizations forward.