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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Business Administration (MBA), course-based and thesis-based

Specializations*:
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Global Energy Management, Marketing, Project Management and Sustainable Development.

*Specializations are currently not available within the Executive or Global Energy Executive delivery format of the MBA program.

Joint programs, offered with other Faculties:
Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA)
Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration (MSW/MBA)
Master of Biomedical Technology/Master of Business Administration (MBT/MBA)
Doctor of Medicine/Master of Business Administration (MD/MBA) (“Leaders in Medicine” Program)

Combined programs, offered with professional societies:

MBA-CMA Program
This is a combined initiative between the Haskayne School of Business and the Certified Management Accountants of Alberta. This program is intended for those with a strong undergraduate background and several years of relevant work experience. Students must complete the CMA prerequisites and the CMA national entrance exam before being admitted to the MBA-CMA program. Students can complete the requirements for the Haskayne MBA and the CMA designation in three years of part-time study. For information and application materials for this program, please visit http://www.cma-alberta.com.

MBA-CGA Program
This is a combined initiative between the Haskayne School of Business and the Certified General Accountants of Alberta. Students accepted to the MBA program may complete several requirements of the CGA designation as part of their MBA program. For information check with the Haskayne MBA office or with https://www.cga-alberta.org/.

Master of Business Administration (course-based)
The course-based MBA program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in management and is offered to students who possess a four-year degree or equivalent in any discipline. The program consists of required courses designed to create integrative business skills and elective courses where students have the opportunity to pursue areas of specialization. Students can complete the Haskayne MBA through full-time study that normally requires 16 to 20 months, or through evening study with completion in two to six years. Normally, combined programs (JD/MBA, MSW/MBA, MBT/MBA, MD/MBA) must be completed on a full time basis. Students in the Haskayne MBA program may choose a specialization in Finance, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Marketing, Global Energy Management and Sustainable Development or Project Management. They may also elect not to have an area of specialization.

Global Energy Executive MBA
The Global Energy focused delivery of the Executive MBA maintains the core content of the MBA program and the alternative scheduling of the EMBA that is more conducive to executives who remain active in their career.  The MBA curriculum is enhanced by collaboration with IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates (IHS CERA) allowing greater emphasis on energy-focused business and presents that material from a global perspective. The material is delivered through five distinct learning modules, each conducted over a period of three to five months. These modules feature intensive two- to three- week residencies providing real-world experiences in international energy centres.

Master of Business Administration (thesis-based)
This program of studies is designed for students wishing to pursue a special research interest in the Haskayne School of Business. It is normally offered to students who possess a Bachelor of Commerce degree or its equivalent. The thesis program will admit only those students who can demonstrate a serious commitment to research, the ability to work independently in the production of a thesis, and a qualified supervisor who is interested in overseeing their research program.

Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy program offers talented research-oriented students the opportunity to pursue an academic career in business-related subjects.

Master of Business Administration and Master of Project Management

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the MBA and MPM programs require:

a) A current résumé.

b) 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”.

c) For students required to prove proficiency in English, a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (written test), or 100 (internet-based test), or an IELTS score of 7.0,or a MELAB score of 84, or a PTE score of 70.

d) Completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT*) with a recommended minimum score of 550 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. A minimum GMAT score of 600 or an equivalent GRE is required for the thesis program.

e) Two reference letters.
f) For course-based programs only, the equivalent of at least 3 years of appropriate work experience.

g) For applicants to the thesis-based program, normally a Bachelor of Commerce with a minimum grade point average of 3.30 on a four-point scale.

h) For applicants to the Executive MBA (EMBA) and the Global Energy Executive MBA (GEEMBA) 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.

i) Applicants to the Global Energy E-MBA (GEEMBA) delivery format of the MBA must be eligible to travel internationally.

j) Applicants may be interviewed by a member of the Admissional Committee as part of the application screening process.

k) An applicant to a combined MBA program (JD/MBA, MSW/MBA, MBT/MBA, MD/MBA) must be admitted to the MBA program, and make separate application for admission to the other program. The respective Combined Program Committee will review each application. Normally, only a full-time student in the Haskayne MBA Program may take a combined program.

Please note that receiving admission to both individual programs does not guarantee admission to the combined program.

Note: An applicant who has completed a Bachelor’s degree with an admission grade point average (GPA) from 2.50 to 2.99 may be admitted to an MBA course-based program as a regular student on the basis of the following equivalent achievement score: [(GPA x 200) + GMAT] 1150.*

* Consult the Haskayne School of Business about the Graduate Management Admission Test.

Doctor of Philosophy
In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the Haskayne School of Business requires:

a) Normally, an MBA degree or equivalent from a recognized institution with a recommended minimum admission grade point average of 3.50 on a four-point scale. Students with an undergraduate or Master’s degree in an area other than business may be required to complete a qualifying period to gain a general business background before beginning the normal doctoral course requirements.

It is possible to enter the PhD program without an MBA or other Master’s degree. Consult the Director of the PhD Program for further information.

b) A score of at least 600 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with high scores on both verbal and quantitative subcomponents; or equivalent results on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). It is recommended that students should place above the 85th percentile on overall test scores. Most PhD applicants in the recent past have obtained above 650 on the GMAT, with many successful applicants having earned scores of 700 and above.

c) For those students required to prove proficiency in English, a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (written test), or 100 (internet-based test), or an IELTS score of 7.0, or a MELAB score of 84, or a PTE score of 70.

d) Two reference letters.

e) A personal statement outlining objectives, intent and commitment to a research program.

f) Availability of a research-active supervisor and resources for the area in which the student wishes to study.

Work experience in business or public organizations will be considered.

See the PhD program website http://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/haskaynegrad/phd for more information. Approved changes to the program standards and requirements will be posted on the website.

PhD and MBA (thesis-based) programs
January 15 for September admission - year-round admission assessment and decision possible for exceptional students with complete applications.

Combined programs
As separate application to applicable program is required, please see relevant program for deadlines.

In addition to the requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the Haskayne School of Business requires:

MBA (course-based)
The MBA degree normally consists of twenty half courses (nineteen half courses and two quarter courses effective July 1, 2010). Students may be granted exemption from first-year courses based upon prior academic preparation and with the approval of the Associate Dean (MBA Program). Students must complete a minimum of fifteen half courses (or equivalent), of which a maximum of five half courses may be transfer credit from another recognized graduate program, for the MBA degree.

First Year Courses
Accounting 601 Financial Accounting
Accounting 603 Management Accounting
Finance 601 Managerial Finance
Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics 601 Managing Human Resources
Management Information Systems 601 Management Information Systems
Management Studies 611 Managerial Economics
Management Studies 613 Managerial Decision Modelling
Marketing 601 Marketing Management
Operations Management 601 Operations Management
Strategy and Global Management 601 Strategic Management
Management Studies 790.01 MBA Skills

Second Year Courses
The MBA degree requires the following integrative courses:
Management Studies 715 Strategic Business Analysis
Business Environment 777 Global Environment of Business
Management Studies 790.02 Leadership Capstone

Areas of Specialization
Students must complete seven elective half courses beyond the first year and integrative courses. Students may select an area of specialization normally consisting of four half courses. Students wishing to specialize may choose from the following areas:

• Finance
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Marketing
• Global Energy Management and Sustainable Development
• Project Management

Students who elect not to choose an area of specialization may choose instead from various graduate courses offered by the Haskayne School of Business. Subject to the approval of the Associate Dean (MBA Program) and the Faculty of Graduate Studies, graduate courses offered at the University of Calgary outside the Haskayne School of Business may also be taken.

Combined JD/MBA
A student admitted to the combined JD/MBA program spends the first year doing core studies in one program and the second year doing core studies in the other program. The remaining years in the program combine Law and Business courses in a way that will allow the achievement of both degrees in four rather than five years (please consult the MBA office).

Combined MSW/MBA
A student admitted to the combined MSW/MBA program will require an undergraduate degree in Social Work (BSW) or equivalent. The MSW/MBA degree can be completed in two years of study (24 months) including fall/winter and spring/summer sessions (please consult the MBA office).

Combined MBT/MBA
A student admitted to the combined MBT/MBA program will require an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent.

Combined MD/MBA
A student admitted to the MD/MBA program will be required to hold an undergraduate degree and be admitted to both the MD and MBA programs. A program will be developed for each student under the guidelines of the Leaders in Medicine program (please consult the MBA office).

Executive MBA
The delivery format of the program is different from the Haskayne MBA program and requires more integrative types of sessions and activities. However, the program requires many of the same courses as are required in the Haskayne MBA program. In general, students in this program are expected to follow a general curriculum rather than electing an area-specific specialization other than the specialization in Global Energy Management. Only in rare cases will it be possible for students to do the latter. It is expected that all participants entering the program in a given year will complete the program requirements at the same pace, completing all of them over the same 21-month time frame.

Global Energy Executive MBA delivery format (GEEMBA)
The delivery format of the program is different from the Haskayne MBA and Executive MBA programs. Course delivery will include more integrative types of sessions and activities, offered in modules in a variety of locations.  The course content of the MBA required courses above, will be completed through the alternative delivery format with the added benefits of the networking and alternative scheduling for business career professionals and a real-world global experience with international travel. It is expected that all participants entering the program in a given year will complete the program requirements at the same pace, completing all of them over the same 19-month time frame.

MBA (thesis-based)
a) A minimum of eight half-course equivalents selected by the student in consultation with his or her supervisor. Among these eight half courses, a course in research methods (Management Studies 773, Multivariate Analysis in Management) and one Strategy and Global Management course Business and Environment 777, Strategy and Global Management 601, or 795 are required. MBA Thesis students are also invited and encouraged to take one or more doctoral-level courses as part of their programs.

b) Approval of each individual's program by the Director, MBA (thesis-based) Program.
Students who lack courses in one or more of the functional disciplines in management (i.e., accounting, finance, human resources and organizational dynamics, management information systems, operations management, marketing) may be required to take courses in those areas in partial fulfillment of their program either as part of, or in addition to, the normal eight half course requirement.

Doctor of Philosophy
Each student will have four areas of study. The first area (Management Studies – MGST) will be an overview of management education, theory, and research methods. The second will be designated as the major area; the third as the minor; and the remaining area is analytical methods.

a) Management Studies Area – A number of half courses, such as Management Studies 781, 783, 791, 792, and 793. Students who have not completed a research-based Master's degree should take Management Studies 792 during the Spring/Summer Sessions between their first and second years.

b) Major area: The major area must be chosen from those offered within the Haskayne School of Business:

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship and Family Business Management
• Environmental Management/Sustainable Development
• Finance
• Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing
• Operations Management
• Risk Management and Insurance
• Strategy and Global Management
• Tourism Management

Students will be required to take three or four half courses from the major area.

c) Minor Area – The minor area of study must complement the major area. It may be chosen from those areas offered within the Haskayne School of Business or from those offered from other faculties. Students will be required to take one or two half courses in their minor area.

d) Analytical Methods – Research and Statistics/Methods: at least three half courses offered within the Haskayne School of Business or by other Faculties.

The typical student will take six full-course equivalents over the first 20 months of the program. The number of courses may vary according to the student's particular program and background. Students work closely with their research-active supervisors who help guide them to the appropriate courses within and outside the School.

Thesis-based Master: five years
Course-based Master: six years
Doctor of Philosophy: six years
MSW/MBA: seven years

Note: It is expected that all participants entering the Global Energy Executive delivery format of the MBA program in a given year will complete the program requirements at the same pace, completing all of them over the same 19-month time frame.