Executive MBA (Business) [Graduate]

The Faculty of Business at the University of Alberta and the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary offer a combined Executive MBA program which permits individuals with at least seven years of work experience to earn the MBA through a 20 month weekend program.

Entrance Requirements

The minimum admission requirements in terms of undergraduate GPA and English language proficiency are those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. In some cases, students without an undergraduate degree, but who have 15 years of significant work experience are admissible. Applicants should have at least seven years of work experience to be admitted. Additionally, all applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution or have an undergraduate degree with less than a 3.0 GPA or equivalent are required to write the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Finally a letter of support from the applicant’s employer and two letters of reference are desirable.

Program Requirements

The EMBA program is designed for individuals who have been in the workforce for seven years or more, and who are aspiring to top management positions. The course requirements are as follows:

Four ★3 week-long intensive courses (including an international study tour)
Twelve ★3 required MBA courses
Two graduate elective courses
One ★6 year-long project in Year 2

Length of Program

Students enrolled in the EMBA can complete the program in 20 months.