Doctoral-level studies for highly motivated management professionals in business, government, and not-for-profits. Learn to conduct rigorous research and advance your skills to analyze management systems and issues.
Get a top-quality MBA through the world’s first interactive online Master of Business Administration program. Exercise your critical thinking and decision-making skills and apply what you learn to your work in your own organization—with immediate workplace and career impacts.
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The Master of Business Administration is a 48-credit online graduate program. If you have completed an undergraduate degree in business within the past 10 years you may qualify for the accelerated entry route that provides 18 credits toward your degree.
All courses are paced, with scheduled start and end dates and assignment deadlines. In-residence courses are optional and include 5 days of face-to-face instruction or a blended, synchronous format.
You should plan to spend on average 20-25 hours per week on your studies.
You can finish this program in as little as 1.5 years (accelerated entry route) or 2.5 to 3 years (regular route). You must complete all requirements in 4 years (accelerated entry route) or 5 years (regular route).
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Course schedule
You will be automatically registered in your core courses.
You will be registered in the courses sequentially based on the date you commence the program. A student is considered registered for a Phase 1 or Phase 2 course 30 calendar days prior to the start date for that course. Fee payment is required 14 days prior to the start date for that course.
This schedule outlines the core courses required for each phase of the MBA program, including start and end dates, credit values, and payment deadlines. Please note that students will be automatically registered in their core courses based on the program sequence.
This schedule outlines the core courses required for each phase of the MBA program, including start and end dates, credit values, andpayment deadlines. Please note that students will be automatically registered in their core courses based on the program sequence.
| Courses scheduled | Course number | Credit value | Payment deadline | Start and end dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBAO 599 or MBAO 598 (as required) | Complete/Incomplete | N/A | Jan. 4 – Jan. 8, 2027 | |
| May 31 – June 4, 2027 | ||||
| Aug. 9 – Aug. 13, 2027 | ||||
| STMT 500 | 3 | Dec. 28, 2026 | Jan. 11 – March 7, 2027 | |
| May 24, 2027 | June 7 – Aug. 1, 2027 | |||
| Aug. 2, 2027 | Aug. 16 – Oct. 10, 2027 | |||
| HRMT 502 | 3 | March 8, 2027 | March 22 – May 14, 2027 | |
| Aug. 2, 2027 | Aug. 16 – Oct. 10, 2027 | |||
| Oct. 11, 2027 | Oct. 25 – Dec. 19, 2027 | |||
| FMAC 503 | 3 | Dec. 21, 2026 | Jan. 4 – Feb. 28, 2027 | |
| May 17, 2027 | May 31 – July 25, 2027 | |||
| Oct. 11, 2027 | Oct. 25 – Dec. 19, 2027 | |||
| MKMT 504 | 3 | Dec. 21, 2026 | Jan. 4 – Feb. 28, 2027 | |
| March 1, 2027 | March 15 – May 9, 2027 | |||
| Aug. 2, 2027 | Aug. 16 – Oct. 10, 2027 | |||
| OPMT 505 | 3 | March 1, 2027 | March 15 – May 9, 2027 | |
| May 10, 2027 | May 24 – July 18, 2027 | |||
| Oct. 11, 2027 | Oct. 25 – Dec. 19, 2027 | |||
| Core courses – Phase 2 | ||||
| MEDM 604 | 3 | Dec. 21, 2026 | Jan. 4 – Feb. 28, 2027 | |
| May 10, 2027 | May 24 – July 18, 2027 | |||
| Oct. 11, 2027 | Oct. 25 – Dec. 19, 2027 | |||
| MEFI 605 | 3 | March 1, 2027 | March 15 – May 9, 2027 | |
| Aug. 2, 2027 | Aug. 16 – Oct. 10, 2027 | |||
| Oct. 11, 2027 | Oct. 25 – Dec. 19, 2027 | |||
| BASD 606 | 3 | Dec. 21, 2026 | Jan. 4 – Feb. 28, 2027 | |
| May 10, 2027 | May 24 – July 18, 2027 | |||
| Oct. 11, 2027 | Oct. 25 – Dec. 19, 2027 | |||
Registration for the Capstone Project is not automatic. The Graduate Capstone Project Registration Form must be filled out. If you have any questions before submitting, please contact our Graduate Student Support area.
The Capstone Project course starts every month except for the months of April and July. Registration and payment deadline is always the 10th of the month previous to the start date (i.e. Aug. 10 is the deadline to register and pay for a Sep. 1 start date).
| Choose one of the following Capstone courses: | Course number | Credit value | Start and end dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPS 696 CAPS 697 CAPS 698 CAPS 699 | 6 6 6 6 |
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Course fee deadlines are set 14 days before the course start date. Students who do not pay fees by the deadline will be withdrawn from the course. Payments will be processed through a secure online banking site. Note: Students will be automatically withdrawn from their core courses if tuition is not paid by the due date and subsequent courses rescheduled.
Students will receive 2 notices (one for tuition and one for MISC fees) 14 days before the payment deadline. Fees are posted as tuition (includes course cost, course administration and technology fee, course materials fee and alumni fee) and MISC fees (includes graduate student union fees, and full payment is required to remain registered in the course.)
Students using student loans are advised at the beginning of their program that if applying for loans/bursaries, etc., fees still need to be paid on time. You can pay the fees using a credit card by the deadline, and you will then be reimbursed when your loan comes in. Changing your schedule or withdrawing from a course may impact your funding.
Please advise a Graduate Enrolment Advisor at fbgradenrol@athabascau.ca if you need to change your scheduling.
To register in an online or In-residence elective please use the MBA Graduate Program Elective Course Registration Form . This form must be submitted before the registration deadline. If you do not register by the Registration Deadline you will not be registered in the course. Course fees must be paid by the payment deadline date and will be processed through a secure online banking site. Note: Students will be withdrawn from the elective if fees are not paid by the deadline date. Withdrawing from a course may impact your funding for students using student loans.
This schedule outlines the elective courses for the MBA program, including start and end dates, credit values, and registration deadlines.
| Courses scheduled | Course number | Start and end dates | Credit value | In-residence | Registration deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEAI 611 | Jan. 4 - March 15, 2027 | 6 | None | Dec. 4, 2026 | Dec. 21, 2026 | |
| ECFN 601 | Jan. 4 – Feb. 28, 2027 | 3 | None | Dec. 4, 2026 | Dec. 21, 2026 | |
| EOCH 664 | Jan. 4 – Feb. 28, 2027 | 3 | None | Dec. 4, 2026 | Dec. 21, 2026 | |
| Financial Markets, Risk Management, and the Regulatory Environment | RMRR 699 | March 15 - May 23, 2027 | 6 | Apr 19-23, 2027 (Virtual) | Feb. 1, 2027 | Mar. 1, 2027 |
| Navigating Global Business Ecosystems - Supply Chain Management and Beyond | RSCM 689 | March 15 – May 23, 2027 | 6 | April 12-16, 2027 (Edmonton) | Feb 1, 2027 | Mar. 1, 2027 |
| ENVD 612 | March 15 - May 9, 2027 | 3 | None | Feb. 15, 2027 | Mar. 1, 2027 | |
| ETDW 603 | March 15 - May 23, 2027 | 6 | None | Feb. 15, 2027 | Mar. 1, 2027 | |
| RDLD 680 | May 17 - July 25, 2027 | 6 | May 17-21, 2027 (Toronto) |
Apr. 5, 2027 | May 3, 2027 | |
| ETIM 686 | May 31 - Aug. 8, 2027 | 6 | None | Apr. 30, 2027 | May 17, 2027 | |
| EITS 602 | May 31 – July 25, 2027 | 3 | None | Apr. 30, 2027 | May 17, 2027 | |
| Fintech and Sustainability in the Global Economy | EFTS 615 | May 31 – July 25, 2027 | 3 | None | Apr. 30, 2027 | May 17, 2027 |
| ESOA 603 | Aug. 9 – Oct. 3, 2027 | 3 | None | July 9, 2027 | July 26, 2027 | |
| ECAM 600 | Aug. 16 - Oct. 24, 2027 | 6 | None | July 16, 2027 | Aug. 2, 2027 | |
| EEPM 675 | Aug. 16 – Oct. 24, 2027 | 6 | None | July 16, 2027 | Aug. 2, 2027 | |
| Applied Macroeconomics for Business Leaders | EMEB 610 | Aug 16 – Oct 24, 2027 | 6 | None | July 16, 2027 | Aug. 2, 2027 |
| Developing Skills for the Future of Work: Preparing for the Unknown | EDSF 620 | Oct. 4 – Dec 12, 2027 | 6 | None | Sept. 3, 2027 | Sept. 20, 2027 |
| ESMT 614 | Oct. 25 – Dec 19, 2027 | 3 | None | Sept. 24, 2027 | Oct 11, 2027 | |
| ECFN 601 | Oct. 25 – Dec 19, 2027 | 3 | None | Sept. 24, 2027 | Oct. 11, 2027 |
While we make every effort to match you with your elective choices, there are times courses may be cancelled. We do not accept online elective registration forms after the registration deadline. The decision on whether a course will run depends on the enrolment number at the time of the registration deadline.
A minimum of 10 students is required for an elective to run.
Note: If you are planning to bundle your electives into one of the Phase 3 streams please check your DegreeWorks planner or speak with one of our Graduate Program Advisors to plan out your elective schedule.
Payments will be processed through a secure online banking payment site. Note: Students will be automatically withdrawn from an elective if tuition is not paid by the due date.
Students will receive 2 notices (one for tuition and one for MISC fees) 14 days before the payment deadline. Fees are posted as tuition (includes course cost, course administration and technology fee, course materials fee and alumni fee) and MISC fees (includes graduate student union fees, and full payment is required to remain registered in the course.)
Students using student loans are advised at the beginning of their program, that if applying for loans/bursaries, etc., fees still need to be paid on time. You can pay the fees using a credit card by the deadline, and you will then be reimbursed when your loan comes in.
Please contact fbgradenrol@athabascau.ca with any inquiries.
You will be automatically registered in your core courses, with the exception of the Capstone course.
You will be registered in the courses sequentially based on the date you commence the program. A student is considered registered for a Phase 1 or Phase 2 course 30 calendar days prior to the start date for that course. Fee payment is required 14 days prior to the start date for that course.
This schedule outlines the core courses required for each phase of the MBA program, including start and end dates, credit values, and course payment deadlines. Please note that students will be automatically registered in their core courses based on the program sequence.
| Courses scheduled | Course number | Credit value | Payment deadline | Start and end dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBAO 599 | Complete/Incomplete | Jan. 5 – Jan. 9, 2026 | ||
| May 25 – May 29, 2026 | ||||
| Aug. 10 – Aug. 14, 2026 | ||||
| STMT 500 | 3 | Jan. 12 – March 8, 2026 | ||
| June 1 – July 26, 2026 | ||||
| Aug. 17 – Oct. 11, 2026 | ||||
| HRMT 502 | 3 | March 23 to May 17, 2026 | ||
| Aug. 17 – Oct. 11, 2026 | ||||
| Oct. 12, 2026 | Oct. 26 to Dec 20, 2026 | |||
| FMAC 503 | 3 | Jan. 5 – March 1, 2026 | ||
| June 1 to Jul 26, 2026 | ||||
| Oct. 12, 2026 | Oct. 26 to Dec 20, 2026 | |||
| MKMT 504 | 3 | Jan. 5 – March 1, 2026 | ||
| March 16 – May 10, 2026 | ||||
| Aug. 17 to Oct 11, 2026 | ||||
| OPMT 505 | 3 | Jan. 5 – March 1, 2026 | ||
| March 16 – May 10, 2026 | ||||
| May 25 – July 19, 2026 | ||||
| Oct. 12, 2026 | Oct. 26 – Dec. 20, 2026 | |||
| Core courses – Phase 2 | ||||
| INTS 602 | 3 | March 23 – May 17, 2026 | ||
| CFIN 601 | 3 | Jan. 5 – March 1, 2026 | ||
| STOA 603 | 3 | Jan. 5 – March 1, 2026 | ||
| March 16 – May 10, 2026 | ||||
| MEDM 604 | 3 | March 16 – May 10, 2026 | ||
| May 25 – July 19, 2026 | ||||
| Aug. 17 to Oct 11, 2026 | ||||
| MEFI 605 | 3 | May 25 – July 19, 2026 | ||
| Aug. 17 to Oct. 11, 2026 | ||||
| Oct. 12, 2026 | Oct. 26 to Dec. 20, 2026 | |||
| BASD 606 | 3 | Aug. 17 to Oct. 11, 2026 | ||
| Oct. 12, 2026 | Oct. 26 to Dec. 20, 2026 | |||
Registration for the Capstone Project is not automatic. The Graduate Capstone Project Registration Form must be filled out. If you have any questions before submitting, please contact our Graduate Student Support area.
The Capstone Project course starts every month except for the months of April and July. Registration and payment deadline is always the 10th of the month previous to the start date (i.e. Aug. 10 is the deadline to register and pay for a Sep. 1 start date).
| Choose one of the following Capstone courses: | Course number | Credit value | Start and end dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPS 696 CAPS 697 CAPS 698 CAPS 699 | 6 6 6 6 |
|
Course fee deadlines are set 14 days before the course start date. Students who do not pay fees by the deadline will be withdrawn from the course. Payments will be processed through a secure online banking site. Note: Students will be automatically withdrawn from their core courses if tuition is not paid by the due date and subsequent courses rescheduled.
Students will receive 2 notices (one for tuition and one for MISC fees) 14 days before the payment deadline. Fees are posted as tuition (includes course cost, course administration and technology fee, course materials fee and alumni fee) and MISC fees (includes graduate student union fees , and full payment is required to remain registered in the course.
Students using student loans are advised at the beginning of their program that if applying for loans/bursaries, etc., fees still need to be paid on time. You can pay the fees using a credit card by the deadline, and you will then be reimbursed when your loan comes in. Changing your schedule or withdrawing from a course may impact your funding.
Please advise a Graduate Enrolment Advisor at fbgradenrol@athabascau.ca if you need to change your scheduling.
To register in an online or In-residence elective please use the MBA Graduate Program Elective Course Registration Form . This form must be submitted before the registration deadline. If you do not register by the Registration Deadline you will not be registered in the course. Course fees must be paid by the payment deadline date and will be processed through a secure online banking site. Note: Students will be withdrawn from the elective if fees are not paid by the deadline date. Withdrawing from a course may impact your funding for students using student loans.
This schedule outlines the elective courses for the MBA program, including start and end dates, credit values, and registration deadlines.
| Courses scheduled | Course number | Start and end dates | Credit value | In-residence | Registration deadline | Payment deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEAI 611 | Jan. 5 - March 15, 2026 | 6 | None | CLOSED for Registrations | ||
| Navigating Global Business Ecosystems - Supply Chain Management and Beyond | RSCM 689 | Jan. 5 - March 15, 2026 | 6 | Feb. 2 - Feb 6, 2026 (Virtual) | CLOSED for Registrations | |
| ESLS 669 | Jan. 5 - March 1, 2026 | 3 | None | CLOSED for Registrations | ||
| ENVD 612 | March 16 - May 10, 2026 | 3 | None | CLOSED for Registrations | ||
| ETDW 603 | March 16 - May 24, 2026 | 6 | None | CLOSED for Registrations | ||
| Financial Markets, Risk Management, and the Regulatory Environment | RMRR 699 | March 16 - May 24, 2026 | 6 | April 20 - April 24, 2026 (Virtual) | CLOSED for Registrations | |
| RDLD 680 | May 4 - July 12, 2026 | 6 | May 4 - May 8, 2026 (Calgary) | CLOSED for Registrations | ||
| EOCH 664 | May 25 - July 19, 2026 | 3 | None | CLOSED for Registrations | ||
| ETIM 686 | May 25 - Aug. 2, 2026 | 6 | None | CLOSED for Registrations | ||
| EITS 602 | May 25 – July 19, 2026 | 3 | None | CLOSED for Registrations | ||
| ECFN 601 | May 25 – July 19, 2026 | 3 | None | CLOSED for Registrations | ||
| EEPM 675 | Aug 10 – Oct 18, 2026 | 6 | None | CLOSED for Registrations | ||
| Developing Skills for the Future of Work: Preparing for the Unknown | EDSF 620 | Oct. 5 – Dec. 13, 2026 | 6 | None | Sept. 4, 2026 |
|
| ESMT 614 | Oct. 26 – Dec. 20, 2026 | 3 | None | Sept. 25, 2026 | Oct. 12, 2026 | |
| ESOA 603 | Oct. 26 – Dec. 20, 2026 | 3 | None | Sept. 25, 2026 | Oct. 12, 2026 | |
| ECAM 600 | Oct. 12 – Dec. 20, 2026 | 6 | None | Sept. 11, 2026 | Sept. 28, 2026 |
Note: the Capstone courses may also be selected as an elective for your program if you are enrolled in program regulations prior to Jan. 1, 2026. Please contact fbgradenrol@athabascau.ca if you have any questions or want to ensure course fit.
Registration for the Capstone Project is not automatic. The Graduate Capstone Project Registration Form must be filled out and submitted.
| Choose one of the following Capstone courses: | Course number | Credit value | Start and end dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPS 696 CAPS 697 CAPS 698 CAPS 699 | 6 6 6 6 |
|
While we make every effort to match you with your elective choices, there are times courses may be cancelled. We do not accept online elective registration forms after the registration deadline. The decision on whether a course will run depends on the enrolment number at the time of the registration deadline.
A minimum of 10 students is required for an elective to run.
Note: If you are planning to bundle your electives into one of the Phase 3 streams please check your DegreeWorks planner or speak with one of our Graduate Program Advisors to plan out your elective schedule.
Payments will be processed through a secure online banking payment site. Note: Students will be automatically withdrawn from an elective if tuition is not paid by the due date.
Students will receive 2 notices (one for tuition and one for MISC fees) 14 days before the payment deadline. Fees are posted as tuition (includes course cost, course administration and technology fee, course materials fee and alumni fee) and MISC fees (includes graduate student union fees, and full payment is required to remain registered in the course.)
Students using student loans are advised at the beginning of their program, that if applying for loans/bursaries, etc., fees still need to be paid on time. You can pay the fees using a credit card by the deadline, and you will then be reimbursed when your loan comes in.
Please contact fbgradenrol@athabascau.ca with any inquiries.
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