Management
Global Energy Master of Business Administration (GEMBA)
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Program overview
At a time when the world’s energy industry is entering a critical juncture, students in the Global Energy MBA (GEMBA) program will gain the expertise they need to tackle a wide variety of challenging and complex issues. The energy industry is not only facing escalating supply and demand imbalances, it must also deal with political instability in key energy-producing regions as it tackles ever-increasing scrutiny from a diverse array of stakeholders. This unique program combines academic excellence with deep energy industry expertise in six highly experiential modules, giving students the opportunity to enjoy immersive experiences in key energy centres around the globe.
Outcomes and next steps
Energy, Oil and Gas, Management, Supply Chain.
A course-based master’s degree in management is usually considered a final degree.
Degree at a glance
Completion requirements
Course-based
Courses
20 courses delivered through an alternative format
Program requirements
Class delivery
Classroom
Commitment
20 months maximum
Supervisor
No supervisor is required
Fees and funding
Program-specific fee; funding not offered
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Completion requirements
Alternative Course Delivery
The course content of the MBA is completed through an alternative format designed for career professionals.
Program Activities
Integrative sessions are offered in modules in a variety of locations.
International Travel
The delivery format includes international travel with real-world global experience and networking opportunities.

Admission requirements and information
Requirements for the Management Program
GPA
A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.Minimum education
A four year baccalaureate degree in commerce.Work samples
NoneProfessional requirements
For applicants to the Executive MBA (EMBA) delivery formats, the equivalent of at least seven years of work experience, a number of years of which must have carried management or professional responsibility. Applicants to the EMBA specializing in Global Energy must be eligible to travel internationally.
Documents
- A current résumé
- A 250-word response to each of “How, considering your career progress to date, does an MBA fit in with your future career goals?” and “When thinking of your own personal successes, were they a result of your own personal skills or your ability to work with others? Please describe”
Reference letter
TwoTest scores
Completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT*) with a recommended minimum score of 550 or an equivalent Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for the Haskayne MBA with high scores on both verbal and quantitative subcomponents. It is recommended that students should place above the 70th percentile on overall test scores.English language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL score of 97 (Internet-based). Our institution code is 0813.
- IELTS score of 7.0, or higher (Academic version).
- Tier 3 of the International Foundations Program with minimum grades of B,B,B (Writing & Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension & Oral Fluency)
Deadlines
For admission on September 1
Canadian and permanent residentJune 1 Application deadline
InternationalMarch 1 Application deadline
If you’re not a Canadian or permanent resident or if you have international credentials make sure to read and learn about international specific requirements

Tuition fees and funding
All graduate students must pay general fees each year, as well as program fees.
Fees
Estimate for full-time students
Canadian and
permanent resident
International
student
General fees
For program completion
$2,478 CAD
$2,478 CAD
Tuition fees
For program completion
$108,383 CAD
$108,383 CAD
Total fees
For program completion
$110,861 CAD
$110,861 CAD
What are annual continuing fees?
Continuing fees do not apply.
Funding availability
Funding is not available for this program.
Fees listed here are estimates only, and have been rounded to the nearest dollar. These amounts should not be considered accurate. All amounts are in Canadian Dollars.
Fees are subject to change.
For more details and the most accurate information go to the Academic Calendar
For more general information, see our Fees and Funding Guide
Highlights of the Management Program
Learn more about this program
Haskayne School of Business
Scurfield Hall, Room 343
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.5685
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