Master Of Business Administration - University Of Alberta

Master of Business Administration

DRIVENTO LEAD.At the University of Alberta School of Business, our vision guides everything wedo: we’re committed to creating Leaders from Alberta for the World. Anchored inAlberta and connected to the national economy, the reach of the UAlberta MBAextends far beyond our borders. Bringing together world-class faculty with thebest and brightest students from around the globe, the UAlberta MBA equipsstudents with the skills and knowledge to lead.1 The UALBERTA MBA

HICKIMATUBRAIMAHMBA (2017)2 The UALBERTA MBA

WHERE LEADERSCOME TO LEAD.3 The UALBERTA MBA

EdmontonThe capital city of Alberta, Edmonton is the fifth-largestmunicipality in Canada with a metropolitan area populationover one million. Home to a vibrant economy, Alberta’scapital region enjoys a stable business environment withstrong long-term growth opportunities.Famed for its entrepreneurial spirit, Edmonton is a placewhere people come together to build, create and changethings for the better. It is defined by an entrepreneurialspirit not only in business, but also in the arts and in socialactivism aimed at ensuring opportunity for all. It is a placewhere good ideas have the best chance to become reality.University of AlbertaSince 1908, the University of Alberta has established itselfas a leading research-intensive university, one of the top fiveuniversities in Canada and amongst the top 100 universitiesworldwide. The U of A is home to more than 38,000 studentsenrolled in 170 graduate programs and 200 undergraduateprograms. Programs and courses are developed and ledby internationally renowned professors drawn here by anacademic culture that is open, exploratory, and supportedby an innovative and fully involved business community.Alberta School of BusinessThe Alberta School of Business is one of Canada’s leadingbusiness schools, offering undergraduate, graduate,doctorate and executive education programs. TheSchool began offering courses in 1916 as the School ofAccountancy and graduated the first MBA class in 1966.Today it is consistently ranked among the best in the worldfor research, teaching and community involvement.The Alberta School of Business is also the first andlongest continuously accredited business school in Canada.Accreditation by the Association to Advance CollegiateSchools of Business (AACSB) represents the higheststandard of achievement for business schools worldwideand stands as a testamentto the diversity of programs,research strength and careerdevelopment of alumni.4 The UALBERTA MBA

WHERE ACADEMIAMEETS ATTITUDE.The ProgramCareer TracksThe UAlberta MBA is a transformational 20 month full-time programthat is unquestionably challenging, inspiring, focused, effective and“real world.” Through a blend of lecture, case, and applied learning,UAlberta MBA graduates are equipped with current knowledge andpragmatic, sought-after skills.We offer career tracks in:Students complete a core curriculum that provides a thorough,integrated grounding in management essentials and round off theirdegree with a mix of elective courses. Through the elective courses,students are able to tailor their degree with a mix of courses bestsuited to their own interests, or complete one of our Career Tracks.Program Options· Full-Time· Evening· Combined· FastTrack· Executive MBA· MBA in China5 The UALBERTA MBA· E nergy Finance· O perations & Business Analytics· P ublic Sector & HealthcareManagement· I nnovation & Entrepreneurship· S trategy & Consulting

JOSHUAJACKMANMBA (2017)FLEXIBLEDEGREE OPTIONS.Evening MBAThe UAlberta Evening MBAdelivers the same curriculum asthe Full-Time MBA but allowsstudents to complete the programwithout interrupting their career.Classes are offered Monday toThursday evenings. While moststudents choose to completetwo courses per term, they alsohave the flexibility to choosehow light or heavy of a courseload they take each term.Although typically completedin three to four years, studentshave up to six years to meet theMBA degree requirements.FastTrack MBA forBusiness GraduatesDesigned for individuals holdinga Bachelor’s degree in Businessfrom a North American university,the FastTrack MBA allows studentsto complete the UAlberta MBAin just one year. Rather thanre-learning business fundamentals,the FastTrack MBA focuses onadvanced management topics thatstudents need to take their careerto the next level. By incorporatingstudents into senior UAlberta MBAelective courses, the FastTrackMBA allows them to connect withstudents from a wide range ofbackgrounds and pursue one ofUAlberta’s unique specializations.6 The UALBERTA MBACombined DegreesLeveraging the academic strengthof the University, the UAlbertaMBA allows students to completea combined degree. The Schoolof Business currently offers thefollowing combined degrees:·····M BA/JD (Law)M BA/MEng (Engineering)M BA/MAg (Agriculture)M BA/MF (Forestry)M BA/MLIS(Library & Information Studies)·M BA/PharmD (Pharmacy)·M D/MBA (Medicine)

WHO ARE OURSTUDENTS?PROFILE OF ENTERING STUDENTSUNDERGRADUATE DEGREE BACKGROUNDSAverage GMATCommerce630Arts / Humanities /EconomicsOtherAverage GPA3.4 /4.0ScienceEngineeringFULL TIME STUDENTSAverage Age28Average WorkExperience5 YEARS15%25%10%20%30%PART TIME STUDENTSInternationalStudents50%7 The UALBERTA MBAAverage Age31Average WorkExperience8 YEARS

“The Alberta School of Business MBA program providesthe opportunity to grow, connect and lead in a fullysupportive learning environment.”TIMBUCKLANDMBA (2017)SATISHNARAYANANMBA (2017)8 The UALBERTA MBA

DAVESHARMAMBA (2017)“ The UAlberta MBA will provide the tools and resources for you tosucceed and it is up to you how hard you work to leverage them.”9 The UALBERTA MBA

COLLABORATIVEENVIRONMENT.With approximately 60 students accepted each year, the UAlbertaMBA provides a personalized and high-quality learning experience,which is further enhanced by the faculty, many of them winners ofteaching and excellence awards.Teamwork is an essential element of the UAlberta MBA. Enteringstudents move through the core curriculum in groups and developclose working relationships. With a diverse student body, studentsare exposed to a wide range of views and insights from theirclassmates. These strong connections carry forward into anequally strong and active alumni network.UAlberta’s close-knit environment extends beyond the classroom.Whether representing Alberta at the MBA Games, creating socialchange with Net Impact, or getting involved with the MBA Association,there are many opportunities to be active outside of class.Outstanding FacultyHome to exceptional faculty, the Alberta School of Business isconsistently ranked among the top 10 publicly funded universitiesfor research by the Financial Times of London. While the Schoolboasts incredible research talent, this does not come at theexpense of teaching. Our high-quality instruction is supportedby exceptional research. Our climate of collaboration is one ofthe key strengths of the UAlberta MBA, bringing a diversity ofknowledge into the classroom.Our small class sizes foster personal attention from facultymembers. The Alberta School of Business has produced fourwinners of the national 3M Teaching Fellowship — more than anyother Canadian business school. This prestigious post-secondaryteaching award recognizes not only instructional excellence, butalso educational leadership.10 The UALBERTA MBA

CAREERINVESTMENT.The UAlberta MBA brings together a diverse group of students from more than 20 countriesfor a transformational and life-changing experience. Through our rigorous MBA programand the personalized support from our Career Education and Coaching team, UAlbertaMBA grads are well positioned for post-MBA career success.Mentorship ProgramCareer ServicesThe UAlberta MBA offers a formalmentorship program, where studentsare paired with a leader from the local orinternational business community whoprovides career guidance and support.Our Career Education and Coaching teamseeks to build career resiliency with ourstudents by providing individualized coachingin the areas of personal brand development,career clarity, as well as relationshipmanagement and networking. As partner’s inevery student’s career exploration journey, ourteam supports and facilitates the transitioninto the next stage of our student’s careers.Experiential LearningAs part of our capstone Business Strategycourse, students have the opportunity towork with an outside organization on astrategic issue unique to each. As part ofa team, students will identify the issueand potential solutions, recommenda course of action, and develop animplementation plan for the client. Thisprovides students an opportunity to applywhat they’ve learned in the UAlbertaMBA in a real-world setting and gainexperience during their studies.Global Alumni NetworkAfter graduation, you will become part of theAlberta School of Business Alumni Association,joining over 26,000 individuals. UAlbertaalumni span the globe with Business alumniin over 70 countries and over 50 University ofAlberta Alumni Chapters around the world.After graduation, UAlberta MBA alumni havegone on to establish distinguished careers inevery sector of business in Canada and acrossthe globe. Our graduates share a strongknowledge base readily applied in the businessworld, a robust network of fellow alumni, andmost of all, a spirit of adventure!11 The UALBERTA MBA

SARAH PRENDERGASTMBA (2017)“ The best part of theUniversity of AlbertaMBA experience isthe level of diversityin the program.The wide array ofexperiences, cultures,and perspectivesencourages you tostretch outsideyour comfort zone!”12 The UALBERTA MBA

MIAO SONGMBA (2017)“ In a truly diversified and stimulating learningenvironment, the UAlberta MBA program isa journey that will help you discover yourpotential, realize your dreams, and propelyou towards your career goals.”APPLICATION INFORMATIONThe Master’s Programs Office admits exceptional students from a wide range of backgrounds in the MBAprogram. Applicants who demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning, an interest in developing more effectiveways to lead and positively impact others, the desire to improve critical thinking skills, and ultimately, aneagerness to participate in a transformative experience, one that will change the way you think, operate, workwith others and present yourself, are prime candidates for the Alberta MBA. Candidates who apply to the MBAprogram will be evaluated on an individual basis, based on the entrance requirements below.Entrance RequirementsFINANCIALSUNDERGRADUATE DEGREE: GPA of 3.0 or higherRESUME: Minimum of 2 years of experienceTOTAL PROGRAM FEES:*Domestic Students: 28,438International Students: 57,909* These fees are based on the regular 60-credit 2017 MBAprogram in Canadian dollars and are subject to change.GMAT SCORE: Minimum 550Entrance Awards & Scholarships:ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:Minimum TOEFL 100 or IELTS 7.0LETTERS OF REFERENCE: 2 (professional preferred)STATEMENT OF INTENT: 1-2 pagesOur formal application process, along with more detailedinformation around entrance requirements is availableonline at: mba.net.The total combined value of entrance awardsand scholarships offered to MBA students in the2017 academic year was over 600,000. Entranceawards are offered to students admitted to theMBA program based on the competitiveness oftheir entire application. Scholarships are providedto MBA students based on both their academicsuccess as well as involvement in the program.13 The UALBERTA MBA