Program: Master of Business Administration with Specialization in Public Policy and Management (Business) - University of Alberta

Mar 15, 2025

University of Alberta Calendar 2025-2026

The MBA with specialization in Public Policy and Management is designed for individuals aspiring to careers in public administrations and not-for-profit organizations. It is designed to give students experience in addressing the challenges and applying analytical skills to deliver effective consensus-building strategies for success in public management and administration.

Program Requirements

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

Coursework (57 units)

MBA core courses
One 3-unit Strategic Management in the Public Sector course
Three 3-unit Public Policy and Management electives (chosen from an approved list)
One 3-unit project covering a public management topic
Four 3-unit approved graduate-level electives

BUS 501 - Business Skills Orientation

Capping Exercise (3 units)

SEM 641 - Business Strategy

Ethics Requirement

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

Professional Development Requirement

Students in the MBA with Specialization in Public Policy and Management fulfill the GPS 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 & Postdoctoral Studies is six years.