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Mar 17, 2026
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University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027
Master of Business Administration (Business)
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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). Required Coursework (27 units)
MBA Core Courses
The first eight months of the MBA program provides a foundation of courses covering basic managerial skills. First-year full-time courses are cohort-based involving teamwork. 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.
Capping Exercise, either from (6 units)
Ethics Requirement
The GPS Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement is fulfilled through registration in INT D 710 . Professional Development Requirement
Students in the MBA program fulfill the GPS Professional Development Requirement through their program. Required Coursework (54 units)
Capping Exercise (6 units)
Ethics Requirement
The GPS Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement is fulfilled through registration in BUS 888 . Professional Development Requirement
Students in the MBA program fulfill the GPS Professional Development Requirement through their program. 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. |
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