MBAC - Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Simple Requirements
In addition to the requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the Haskayne School of Business requires:
The MBA degree normally consists of 60 units. Students may be granted exemption from required courses based upon prior academic preparation and with the approval of the Graduate Director (MBA Program). Students must complete a minimum of 45 units, of which a maximum of 15 units may be transfer credit from another recognized graduate program, for the MBA degree.
Specializations
Students must complete 18 units of additional courses beyond the required courses. Within these 18 units, students may select an area of specialization normally consisting of 12 units. Specialization requirements are as follows:
Students who elect not to choose an area of specialization may choose instead from various graduate courses offered by the Haskayne School of Business. Subject to the approval of the Graduate Director (MBA Program) and the Faculty of Graduate Studies, graduate courses offered at the University of Calgary outside the Haskayne School of Business may also be taken.
Advanced Credit
The applicant must make Advanced Credit requests as part of the admission process to the MBA program. Credit will not be given for course work taken as part of another completed degree/diploma or for courses taken to bring the grade point average to a required level for admission.
Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade)
Students admitted to the MBA (course-based) program, Executive MBA program or Executive MBA Specializing in Global Energy program will not be allowed to request the Flexible Grade Option (CG Grade) for any course that is applicable to their degree; or apply any course awarded a grade of CG towards their graduation requirements.
Students may not choose the CG grade for a course taken extra to load.
Time Limit
The day MBA option normally takes 20 months to complete (from first registration), while the evening option normally takes three years. Maximum time limit: six years.
Financial assistance may be available to qualified students. For information on awards, please see the Awards and Financial Assistance section of this Calendar.