Doctoral-level studies for highly motivated management professionals in business, government, and not-for-profits. Learn to conduct rigorous research and advance your skills to analyze management systems and issues.
Get a top-quality MBA through the world’s first interactive online Master of Business Administration program. Exercise your critical thinking and decision-making skills and apply what you learn to your work in your own organization—with immediate workplace and career impacts.
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The Master of Business Administration is a 48-credit online graduate program. If you have completed an undergraduate degree in business within the past 10 years you may qualify for the accelerated entry route that provides 18 credits toward your degree.
All courses are paced, with scheduled start and end dates and assignment deadlines. You must take at least 1 in-residence elective that includes 5 days of face-to-face instruction. In-residence electives are held in locations across Canada and internationally.
You should plan to spend on average 20-25 hours per week on your studies.
You can finish this program in as little as 1.5 years (accelerated entry route) or 2.5 to 3 years (regular route). You must complete all requirements in 4 years (accelerated entry route) or 5 years (regular route).
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MBA for Accountants
Athabasca University and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada have partnered to give accountants enhanced access to AU’s online MBA for executives program. Get transfer credit in related course areas, reducing your program completion time and tuition costs.
MBA for Health Leaders
Athabasca University’s collaboration with the Canadian College of Health Leaders allows students to earn both an MBA and the Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation. The CHE is Canada’s only professional credential available to health leaders.
MBA for Supply Chain Management
Athabasca University and the Supply Chain Managers Association have partnered to give Supply Chain Management Professionals enhanced access to AU’s online MBA for executives program. Get transfer credit in related course areas, reducing your program completion time and tuition costs.
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