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The MBA with Specialization in Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment (Business) [Graduate]


The MBA with specialization in Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment trains managers to develop an analytical expertise specifically focused in the areas of natural resources, energy and the environment. The program is designed for students to develop a broad understanding of the resource and energy industries, from the exploration and project development phases, through extraction and transformation, to transportation, logistics marketing and market issues. This allows students to address and analyze key strategic questions facing today’s business leaders and policy makers.

Program Requirements


Students are required to complete a minimum of ★60 in coursework, including a ★3 capping exercise.

Coursework (★57)


  • BUS 501  
  • MBA core courses   
  • Four ★3 Natural Resources and Energy courses
  • Five ★3 approved graduate-level electives

Capping Exercise (★3)


Ethics Requirement


The FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement is fulfilled through registration in SEM 652 .

 

 

Professional Development Requirement


Students in the MBA with Specialization in Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment fulfill the FGSR Professional Development Requirement through their program.

 

Length of Program


Students enrolled in this program on a full-time basis can complete it in two calendar years however, it may be possible to accelerate studies with the completion of courses during Spring/Summer. Alternatively, this course-based MBA program may be taken on a part-time basis.

The maximum time to complete the course-based MBA program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.