U of A MBA Open House
Join us for the University of Alberta MBA Open House on March 14, 2026 to explore what the U of A MBA is all about! You’ll learn more about our different MBA programs, speak with members of our Admissions and Academic Services Team and hear from current students, alumni and professors about their experiences.
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MBA open house 2026 schedule
10 - 10:30 a.m.
MBA program and new curriculum overview
In this session, we will be going through our Full-Time, Part-Time and FastTrack MBA programs. We will go over the new curriculum for 2026 as well as highlight key differences between the programs. This is a great first session to become more familiar with the MBA degree and options to complete it.
10:30 - 11 a.m.
MBA admissions overview
We will also be going through our main MBA admission requirements, the application process and tips to ensure you put your best application forward. Information provided will be applicable to all of our different programs.
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Career support
Hear from our Careers and Work Integrated Learning (CWIL) team to learn how career support is integrated into both the Part-Time and Full-Time MBA programs. During this session, you’ll gain insight into the career resources available to you and how our team works with students to support career planning, skill development, and job searching throughout the program.
12:15 - 1 p.m.
MBA Alumni Panel
Alumni from our Part-Time, Full-Time and Executive MBA programs will be on hand to share their experiences and discuss the program. This is a great opportunity to find out more about life in the MBA program and ask any questions you might have. Learn about our panelists below!
1 - 2 p.m.
Lunch
Join us for lunch after the MBA Open House sessions! It's a great chance to meet fellow prospective students, ask questions, and get to know the MBA community a little better. Whether you're still considering your options or just want to hang out, we'd love to have you stay and enjoy some delicious food with us!
MBA Alumni Panelists
Kathryn Byron is a dual-degree University of Alberta graduate with a BSc in Chemical Engineering (2009) and an MBA (2025). She has spent 15 years leading operations and maintenance teams in Alberta’s energy sector and now works as a Maintenance Leader on Dow’s Path2Zero project. Kathryn is passionate about practical problem-solving, team leadership and building reliable systems. Outside of work, she enjoys pottery, dance and spending time with her family.
Eugenio Coccimiglio, MBA, is a community-driven business professional with experience in entrepreneurship support, leadership development and stakeholder engagement. He previously served as Program Facilitator, Founder Success at Edmonton Unlimited, supporting early-stage founders in Edmonton’s startup ecosystem. Eugenio is also a Seminar Leader with the Peter Lougheed Leadership College and is active in the community as President of Net Impact Edmonton and a board member of the U of A Business Alumni Association.
Cheryl Ashby, CPA, EMBA, built her career in public practice at firms including Deloitte and PwC. She works with clients to simplify complex tax matters and strengthen business operations. Cheryl is also a teaching assistant in managerial accounting at the University of Alberta and recently became a children’s book author. She remains closely connected to the MBA community and is passionate about lifelong learning and leadership development.
Recorded presentations
- MBA Campus Tour
MBA staff member Taylor Doucette takes you on a tour of the Business Building, as well as popular locations on the U of A's North Campus.
Additional resources
Want to learn more? Contact us to schedule a virtual advising session with a member of the Admissions Committee.