Master of Business Administration [M.B.A]
The University of Alberta MBA program is a two-year degree wherein the 1st year begins with course orientation, followed by completion of core curriculum and a summer internship. While in the 2nd year, students get the opportunity to tailor the MBA program as per their professional goals and interests by choosing electives of their choice or participating in an international exchange program.
The core curriculum of the University of Alberta MBA focuses on the following key areas:
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Accounting Information and Internal Decision Making
- Economic Foundations
- Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Managerial Finance
- Principles of Marketing Management
- Data Analysis and Decision Making
- Managing People
- Leadership Skills
And the electives comprise of:
- International Business
- Operations Management
- Organization Strategy - Managing Organizations
Furthermore, students can also go for combined MBA degrees as to gain more professional insights, such as:
- MD / MBA
- MBA / JD
- MBA / PharmD
- MBA / MLIS
- MBA / MEng
- MBA / MAg
- MBA / Master of Forestry
- MBA / MScPT
- MBA / MScOT
The University of Alberta is highly competitive when it comes to accepting students into its MBA program. For every seat, the university receives 5 applications which clearly indicate the selectivity of the program. The selection process is stringent enough to make it difficult for students to qualify for the University of Alberta admissions even after fulfilling the admission requirements adequately.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $21211 | $21211 |
| Total Fees | $21211 | $21211 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| GMAT | Graduate Management Admission Test | 550 | 800 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 310 | 340 | 2 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 125 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have completed four years of bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business from a recognized university.
- A GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade] over their last two years or 60-credits of study is required to get admission in this program.
- Students must hold an English Language Proficiency for Non-native English speakers.
Work Experience:
- Students have at least two years of full-time work experience after completion of an undergraduate degree.
- Alberta MBA students possess an average of five years of work experience.
- Students need to include in their resume sufficient details of their professional work experience for each term of employment, and a brief description of employment duties.
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Education, volunteer experience(s), accomplishments achieved at work, and any extracurricular activities should also be highlighted.
Others:
- Students who have non-business academic backgrounds must hold degrees from a wide range of areas including arts, business, engineering, sciences, etc.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students are normally required to have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in business from a recognized university or institute.
- GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade] from the latest two years of full-time study or equivalent is required.
- Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
- Students in CBSE or CISCE schools may need to present a 75%+ score on their final Class XII exams.
Students need to submit a minimum GMAT score of 550 or GRE exam scores with a minimum of 300+. However, for a better chance of admission, students must obtain 500+ on GMAT or 300+ on GRE.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.