Master of Business Administration

Overview

Develop the advanced leadership and management skills needed to succeed in any sector with Athabasca University’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA). This program is designed for working, experienced managers, and professionals. 

The Athabasca University Master of Business Administration for executives will enable you to:

• Develop and hone a high-level strategic organizational view;

• Think critically and become a more effective decision maker;

• Link theory and practice in varying contexts;

• Enhance your change management skills; and

• Further develop your leadership and related interpersonal skills – networking, communicating online, collaboration, and teamwork.

All courses (core and elective) are eight weeks long and three (3) credits (with the exception of some six-credit, ten-week in-residence electives). The applied project is nine (9) credits, to be completed within a five-month period. The MBA is 48 credits total.

f you already have a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Management, or similar business degree, and at least three years of management experience, you may be eligible for the MBA accelerated entry.

There are three intakes each year, in January, May, and August.