Application

Candidates must have the support of their organizations to undertake the intense commit-ment required to complete the program. Support must include making allowances for time away from work to attend class sessions. It may also include financial support through employee education assistance programs.

To apply:
Although each application will be considered on its own merits, in general, the following criteria apply:

1. Candidates will have at least seven years of work experience including supervisory experience.
2. Candidates must supply: three letters of recommendation, including one from senior management of their organization; a resume detailing their education and career to date; and a statement outlining their career and learning objectives.
3. Candidates must demonstrate strong aptitude for graduate study in management through the achievement of an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

(4) Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution with sufficient GPA to indicate their capability to pursue a rigorous academic program. Candidates who do not hold an undergraduate degree, but have considerable professional experience, may also be admissible. A limited number of students who do not meet all the criteria, but have outstanding attributes in other areas, may gain admission. We encourage individuals who believe such circumstances might apply to them to contact the admissions office.

Program fees:
Program fees are set for each entering class for the two-year program. These fees include tuition, books/materials, meals and parking while attending classes and the 10-day International Study Tour. A laptop computer is not included but it is required. Travel is required for students living outside Calgary. A travel subsidy is provided to offset expenses. A non-refundable deposit of $1,500 is required upon acceptance. Please consult the program office for fees applicable for the entering class.

 

Application procedure:
Students can apply to the Executive MBA Program at either the University of Calgary or the University of Alberta, depending on where they reside in the province of Alberta.

The application deadline is May 15.