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.
Program Requirements
Students are required to complete a minimum of 45 units in coursework, including a 6-unit capping exercise (on-campus programs) or a 6-unit capping exercise (China-based programs).
International Component
Students must complete an international elective requirement as evidenced by completing one of the following:
- International Study Tour
- Participation in a formal International Exchange Program
- Dual-degree
Elective Coursework (12 units)
- Four 3-unit approved graduate-level courses. This 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 have completed an approved graduate certificate program at the University of Alberta may be eligible for up to a 12-unit reduction in the MBA program requirements. Approval of graduate courses qualifying for a reduction is at the discretion of the Associate Dean for Master’s Programs.
Ethics Requirement
The GPS Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement is fulfilled through registration in INT D 710.
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
- BUAN 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 program normally requires the equivalent of one full-time academic year to complete; however, students have flexibility to extend their studies beyond this timeframe. The course-based MBA may also be pursued 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 & Postdoctoral Studies site.The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over $35 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students. Opportunities vary by faculty.
Please note: there are limited funding opportunities available to students pursuing part-time graduate studies or those completing a certificate program.
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.
Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS)
Killam Centre for Advanced Studies
2-29 Triffo Hall
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E1