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Overview
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship program at the University of Alberta, supported by the Technology Commercialization Centre (TCC) , provides a valuable tool to jump to the forefront of new venture creation and innovation management.
Focusing on all levels of innovation management, from idea generation, through feasibility studies, and finally to market launch, the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Specialization develops knowledge and skills in the important areas of:
- Identifying opportunities
- Facilitating innovation and development
- Managing intellectual property
- Building new organizations and markets
The Program
During the first-year of MBA studies, Innovation & Entrepreneurship students complete the same core courses as all other MBA students. Students are able to take Innovation & Entrepreneurship electives during the first-year of the program.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- New Venture Creation (Required)
- Strategic Management of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Required)
- Intellectual Property Law & Commercialization
- Venture Capital
- Marketing Research
- From Science to Business - Translational and Entrepreneurial Challenges
- Innovation & Sustainability - The Cleantech Revolution
- Managing Innovation
- Advising Family Business
- Managing Family Enterprise
- International Family Enterprise
- High Technology Business Development
- Design Thinking and Innovation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Duolingo English Test 125
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Entrepreneurship Innovation Management Master in Business Administration (MBA) View 69 other Masters in Master in Business Administration (MBA) in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
GMAT 550
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Duolingo English Test 125
Other requirements
General requirements
In assessing a candidate's academic and professional qualifications, the following criteria are used:
- Recognized undergraduate degree with GPA of at least 3.0 (see international GPA equivalents)
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score
- English Language Proficiency for Non-native English speakers (see exemptions)
- Professional work experience
- Statement of Intent letter
- Two letters of reference
- Admissions interviews
Tuition Fee
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International
8874 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8874 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
4486 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4486 CAD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Edmonton
1201 - 1992 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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