Welcome to the UAlberta MBA
To get you excited about the upcoming term, we have compiled some back-to-school information, and your frequently asked questions to help you start your year off right.
Over the next few years, you'll have the opportunity to meet a multitude of people from various cultures, educational backgrounds, work industries, and functions! You'll build an amazing network of friends and colleagues, receive a world-class education and undergo a personal and professional transformation that will change the fabric of who you are and how you think.
Wondering where to start?
Information for All Students:
Stay Connected!
Join the UAlberta MBA Incoming Students 2023 WhatsApp Group. You will have the opportunity to connect with incoming MBA students, get to know them, and ask any questions you may be wondering before the start of the program.
MBA Student Profile
Help us learn more about you! Fill out this quick Google Form with your headshot as well as some other information about yourself before we meet you later in August.
Business Fundamentals
Looking to build or brush up on your business knowledge ahead of the MBA program? One option we would recommend is the GMAC Business Fundamentals Primer. Made up of three sections (Finance, Accounting, Statistics), this online course is designed to help you learn key concepts ahead of starting the MBA program. This is not a requirement to begin the program, but certainly something to consider if you want to get a head start.
MBA Orientation
Orientation is designed to introduce you to the MBA program, the various services available to you as a student, and to prepare you for success. It's a great opportunity to meet your peers and start building your network. Orientation will be in person. Attending orientation and completing the activities is a requirement of your degree. If you have any planned absences, please communicate them to MBAACD@ualberta.ca.
MBA Buddy Program
Join the MBA Buddy Program as an incoming student to be introduced to a current student through a matching program! Your Buddy can help introduce you to the school and will be happy to connect if you would like to ask any questions about student life, academics and student groups, clubs and ways to stay involved!
MBAA Rockies Trip
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey as MBA students head to the majestic Rockies! The MBAA is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Rockies Trip from Sept. 2nd to 4th! This incredible adventure promises breathtaking vistas, thrilling outdoor activities, and unforgettable camaraderie with fellow MBAers! From exploring Jasper National Park to engaging in team-building exercises, this trip is the perfect blend of adventure and networking. Mark your calendars and RSVP now!
Course Registration Information
The Academic Services team will register all Full-Time MBA students in 9 core courses for the Fall and Winter terms. Students will be able to register in one additional course for the winter term through Bear Tracks. You can review course offerings and find out more about each course through our Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer timetables.
Part-Time MBA students can register for courses through Bear Tracks. You can review course offerings and find out more about each course through our Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer timetables.
The Academic Services Team will schedule one-on-one meetings with all Fast Track students to go over your curriculum. You can register for courses through Bear Tracks and review course offerings and find out more about each course through our Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer timetables. SEM 610 (Manager as a Strategist) is a FastTrack program requirement and will run during the day from August 21-25th, 2023.
Information for International Students:
International Student Services (ISS): Online Orientation
As a supplement to our MBA Orientation, you can kick-start your UAlberta experience by completing the ISS Online Orientation. You will learn how to apply for a study or work permit, find housing in Edmonton, health insurance, and more!
Entering Canada
Read more about what to expect when traveling to Canada. This page highlights what to prepare before entry to Canada.
Prepare for UAlberta
Are you ready to come to the University of Alberta? Read this page for a checklist of everything you need to do - once you can check every box, you'll know that you're ready.
Housing On-Campus & Off-Campus
There are a number of housing options, both on-campus and off-campus. The link below provides advice on different options, where to look, and other things to be aware of. Depending on when you plan to arrive, you may also want to look into booking temporary accommodations while you finalizing a longer-term option.
Explore life IN EDMONTON AND AT the University of Alberta
Frequently Asked Questions
Depending on your program, Orientation begins at different times in August. For our FastTrack students, class would begin on August 21st, 2023 with our week-long SEM 610 course. We have a separate initial Orientation for all International students that will take start on August 25th. All incoming Full-Time students (including International students and FastTrack students) would be in Orientation August 28th - September 1st, 2023. Part-Time Orientation will take place on the afternoon of Friday, August 25th and on August 26th, 2023. Exact schedules and more details will be made available when confirmed on our Orientation page.
The Graduate Student Association Health and Dental Plan is a supplemental healthcare and benefits plans. It includes dental care, vision care, and travel insurance in addition to supplemental healthcare coverage. All full-time students (anyone enrolled in 9 or more credits during Fall Term 2022) would be automatically enrolled in the plan.
If you’re already covered by an equivalent health and/or dental plan (such as a parent's or spouse’s employee benefit plan, or a plan provided by your band council or through Health Canada), you can opt out through Studentcare (the plan provider) and receive a credit to your student account for the amount of the Plan.