Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Program overview
The Master of Business Administration program is open to students with a four-year degree or equivalent in any discipline, and is designed to accommodate professionals seeking to earn one of the most widely recognized credentials in the private, not-for-profit and public sector career paths. The Evening MBA is a three-year program designed for students who work full-time, with classes two evenings per week, and one intensive week per semester. The Daytime MBA is a two-year, full time, traditional MBA program that offers several ways for students to customize their experience, including internships, study abroad, specialization options, and case competitions.
The course-based MBA can be completed in combination with the following course-based degrees: Juris Doctor, Master of Biomedical Technology, Master of Nursing, Master of Planning, and Master of Public Policy. The Haskayne funding package is one of the most generous among Canadian business schools.
Specializations
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Finance
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Global Energy Management and Sustainable Development
- Real Estate Studies
Outcomes and next steps
Consulting, Management, Finance, Marketing.
A course-based master’s degree in management is usually considered a final degree.
Degree at a glance
Completion requirements
Full course completion
Courses
20 courses
Program requirements
Class delivery
Classroom
Commitment
Six years maximum
Supervisor
No supervisor is required
Fees and funding
Flat annual fee; funding may be offered
Related programs
If you're interested in this program, you might want to explore other UCalgary programs.
Completion requirements
Required Courses
Topics may include accounting, business technology management, human resources, operations management and others.
Courses for BComm Graduates
For students approved for a BComm exemption, requirements normally will be: Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Management Studies, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources, and 8 elective courses.
Specialization
Students may specialize in finance, entrepreneurship and innovation, marketing, project management, global energy management and sustainable development, or real estate studies.
Admission requirements and information
Requirements for the Management Program
GPA
A minimum of 3.0 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, or equivalent from a recognized institution.Work samples
NoneAdditional Requirements
Applicants may be interviewed by a member of the Admissions Committee as part of the application screening process.
Applicants should have the equivalent of two-years worth of appropriate work experience.
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) with a mimimum score of 20 in each section. Our institution code is 0813.
- IELTS score of 7.0, or higher with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section (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 residentNov. 15 Application deadline - Daytime and Evening MBA (Round 1)Jan. 15 Application deadline - Daytime and Evening MBA (Round 2)March 1 Application deadline - Daytime and Evening MBA (Round 3)June 1 Application deadline - Daytime and Evening MBA (Round 4)April 15 Application deadline - Accelerated MBA
InternationalNov. 15 Application deadline - Daytime and Evening MBA (Round 1)Jan. 15 Application deadline - Daytime and Evening MBA (Round 2)March 1 Application deadline - Daytime and Evening MBA (Round 3)April 15 Application deadline - Accelerated MBA
For admission on January 1
Canadian and permanent residentNov. 15 Application deadline - Accelerated MBA
InternationalNov. 15 Application deadline - Accelerated MBA
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 12 months of study
$1,843 CAD
$1,843 CAD
Tuition fees
For 12 months of study
$16,231 CAD
$28,808 CAD
Total fees
For 12 months of study
$18,074 CAD
$30,651 CAD
What are annual continuing fees?
Continuing fees do not apply to this program.
Funding availability
Funding may be 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
Haskayne students shine on global stage
Haskayne MBA students win Innovation Olympics gold against world’s top business schools
Honing leadership skills in case competition
Business schools from Eastern and Western Canada challenged to solve real-life business cases
Haskayne in the top 10 worldwide for sustainability
University of Calgary provides cutting-edge sustainability programs and seminars
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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