Full Time MBA
Your career won’t wait, and neither should you. Earn your MBA in one year and gain the expert business knowledge and leadership tools to step back into the workforce with immediate impact.
Your Ambition, Accelerated
The University of Alberta MBA is designed for the pace of today’s economy. In just 12 months, you’ll gain the business intelligence and global insight needed to reach the top of your field. Our enhanced career development program begins on day one, pairing you with expert coaches to ensure you graduate ready to lead. You aren’t just earning a degree; you’re joining a global network of 30,000+ alumni and world-class peers. Start in August. Minimize your time out of market; maximize your value within it.
Want to learn more? Contact us to schedule a virtual advising session with a member of the Admissions Committee.
Fall 2027 Application Dates
International students
September 1, 2026 - March 15, 2027
Domestic students
September 1, 2026 - May 1, 2027
Why Alberta
-
Return on investment
Invest in yourself. With significantly lower costs of living and tuition compared to other top-tier Canadian MBAs — plus a one-year curriculum that gets you back to your earning potential faster — the University of Alberta MBA is the smartest move for your bottom line. -
Apply what your learn
Take what you learn in the classroom and put it into practice through our Capstone courses. You'll have the chance to work with established organizations, high-growth ventures or to go global in frontier markets.
-
Personalized coaching
Partner with expert coaches to define your brand and sharpen your career trajectory. By combining personalized assessments with tactical, real-world advice, we help you uncover your strengths and position yourself for the roles you want. -
Go international
The world is your classroom. Gain a truly global perspective by choosing between a high-impact study tour of international business hubs or a short-term exchange at one of our premier partner schools.