Overview

The Community Economic Development programme from Cape Breton University 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.

Key facts

• There are many MBA programmes around the globe. However, the program found at Cape Breton University is the only one in Canada that includes community economic development at its core. 

• It’s for people who want to make a difference where they live and work. 

• Here, we teach the lessons that inspire students to make a positive change wherever they go. 

• The MBA in Community Economic Development has been offered by the Shannon School of Business at CBU since 1997.

What skills will I gain from this program?

• Advanced analytical and strategy skills

• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills

• Advanced research skills

• Application of an international perspective to risks and opportunities in managerial decisions

• Integrated knowledge through interdisciplinary approaches

• Management of change, growth, and new opportunities

• Strategic leadership

• Understanding of the role of business and community in affecting the economy, quality of life, health, and the environment

• Understanding of community economic development and business

Possible Career Paths

• General Management

• Executive Director

• Policy Analyst

• Consulting

Accreditation

• The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)

• The Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU)

• The Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents (CONSUP)