Master of Public Policy [M.P.P]/Master of Business Administration [M.B.A]
- The University of Calgary offers a combined degree of MPP/MBA program for a duration of 4 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The combined program with the School of Public Policy positions students to be successful in roles at the interface of government and industry such as corporate social responsibility officers, within regulatory bodies and entrepreneurship in non-profit.
- MPP/MBA students typically complete their first year of studies in the School of Public Policy, the second year in Haskayne, and the third and fourth year combining their studies.
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To complete the MPP/MBA degree students must complete 17 MBA courses (out of 20), including the 14 required core courses:
- Advanced Leadership
- Business Technology Management
- Entrepreneurial Thinking
- Global Environment of Business
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Managerial Decision Modelling
- Managerial Economics
- Managerial Finance
- Marketing Management
- Operations Management
- Organizational Behaviour
- Strategic Business Analysis
- Strategic Management 1
- If a student has an undergraduate business degree they may be eligible for core course exemptions; they will be required to complete additional electives.
- The University of Calgary ranked 9th in Canada according to the QS World University Rankings 2020.
- The Haskayne School has supported the development of future leaders, as well as advanced business knowledge and practices through its academic research.
- The Haskayne School of Business got many awards like the Rising Star Award, Big Ideas Bold Leaders Awards, etc.
- Job opportunities after MBA are Project Manager, Business Development Manager, etc and the average salary goes up to 62,500 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $6182 | $6182 | $6182 | $6182 |
| Health Insurance | $248 | $248 | $248 | $248 |
| Books and supply | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 |
| Compulsory Fees | $597 | $597 | $597 | $597 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4062 | $4062 | $4062 | $4062 |
| Total Fees | $11313 | $11313 | $11313 | $11313 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 97 | 120 | 3 |
| GMAT | Graduate Management Admission Test | 600 | 800 | 2 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 289 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 120 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor’s degree (4-year) in a related field from a recognized institution.
- The related fields include a UG degree in management are Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Management.
- Following are the GPA condition to admission in masters program:
- If a student's GPA is above a 3.3 in the last 20 courses of the degree then the student will not require the GMAT score.
- Students with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.29 may be required to submit the GMAT score.
- Students with a GPA of 2.70 to 2.99 may be admitted based on presenting an acceptable GMAT score.
Work Experience Eligibility:
- Up to 2 years of work experience since the completion of an undergraduate degree is acceptable for admission to this program.
- The MBA program is open to graduates with any degree and students must have at least 2 years of progressive work experience.
Others:
Students without related academic experience or work experience students are also encouraged to apply, given they have completed the following courses:
- Accounting
- Finance and Marketing
- Business Technology Management
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelor’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a 3-year bachelor's degree must hold a master's degree.
- Or, obtain a CGPA of 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only).
Submission of GMAT scores is not compulsory for this program but on certain conditions, it is accepted, however, if students have a GRE score then it is recommended to submit the scores for better a chance of admission.
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.