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Master of Business Administration with Specialization in Public Policy and Management (Business)

Canada

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What will I learn?

The MBA with specialization in Public Policy and Management is designed for individuals aspiring to careers in public administrations and not-for-profit organizations. It is designed to give students experience in addressing the challenges and applying analytical skills to deliver effective consensus-building strategies for success in public management and administration.

Students are required to complete a minimum of ?60 in coursework, including a ?3 capping exercise.

Coursework (?57):

BUS 501

MBA core courses

One ?3 Strategic Management in the Public Sector course

Three ?3 Public Policy and Management electives (chosen from an approved list)

One ?3 project covering a public management topic

Four ?3 approved graduate-level electives

Capping Exercise (?3):

SEM 641 - Business Strategy

Ethics Requirement:

The FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement is fulfilled through registration in SEM 652.

Professional Development Requirement:

Students in the MBA with Specialization in Public Policy and Management fulfill the FGSR Professional Development Requirement through their program.

Length of Program:

Students enrolled in this program on a full-time basis can complete it in two calendar years however, it may be possible to accelerate studies with the completion of courses during Spring/Summer. Alternatively, this course-based MBA program may be taken on a part-time basis.

The maximum time to complete the course-based MBA program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six year.

Which department am I in?

Alberta School of Business

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$32,565.60 (US$ 23,922) per year
Non-instructional fees are CAN $2,300/year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected March 2024

Start date

September 2024

Venue

Alberta School of Business

3-23 Business Building,

University of Alberta,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T6G 2R6, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

The Faculty's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.

English language requirement:

  • A minimum TOEFL score of 100 with a minimum band score of 21 (internet-based) or equivalent.
  • Academic IELTS: 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band;
  • CAEL: overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest;
  • PTE Academic: 61 with a minimum band score of 60.

Application Deadline: International Students: April 15, 2021

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About University of Alberta

One of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, the University of Alberta has an international reputation for academic excellence.

  • Ranked among top 100 universities in the world (CWUR, 2021)
  • 18 faculties, offering more than 200 undergraduate programs
  • Students from over 150 countries
  • 81st in the world for research impact (NTU Ranking 2019)

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