Study MBA - Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development at Cape Breton University in Canada, Shannon School of Business

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our communities are the threads that tie our country together. From helping to build a strong economic engine, to facilitating the cultivation of our healthy food, each community plays an important role in the development of our society. The Cape Breton community, although small in size, is big in opportunity. Here, you’re free to explore a welcoming island with warm people who see the same potential in you as you do in them. The MBA in CED offers a leading edge curriculum that includes all business subjects found in traditional MBA programs, with an emphasis on economic development, leadership, governance and management of change. The program resonates with people who aspire to play leadership roles in the private, public and community sectors.

Which department am I in?

Shannon School of Business

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$25,464.96 (US$ 18,304) per year

On Campus Residence - 2,240-$3,930 per semester

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

Application deadline

Expected April 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Campus

1250 Grand Lake Road,

Sydney,

Nova Scotia,

B1M 1A2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$25,464.96 (US$ 18,304) per year

On Campus Residence - 2,240-$3,930 per semester

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

1250 Grand Lake Road,

Sydney,

Nova Scotia,

B1M 1A2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Bachelors Degree with a B+ (75% average) from a recognized university a completed online application form, with a non-refundable application fee official transcripts for all previous post-secondary study a resume detailing employment experience, skills, community involvement and interests a two-page statement (approximately 500-800 words) outlining your background and interests, and why you are interested in joining the CBU MBA program – what it will do for your career, your organization, and/or your community three reference letters, preferably including one professional and one academic

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.