The MBA with specialization in Public Policy and Management is designed for individuals aspiring to careers in public administrations and not-for-profit organizations. It is designed to give students experience in addressing the challenges and applying analytical skills to deliver effective consensus-building strategies for success in public management and administration.
Students are required to complete a minimum of ?60 in coursework, including a ?3 capping exercise.
Coursework (?57):
BUS 501
MBA core courses
One ?3 Strategic Management in the Public Sector course
Three ?3 Public Policy and Management electives (chosen from an approved list)
One ?3 project covering a public management topic
Four ?3 approved graduate-level electives
Capping Exercise (?3):
SEM 641 - Business Strategy
Ethics Requirement:
The FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement is fulfilled through registration in SEM 652.
Professional Development Requirement:
Students in the MBA with Specialization in Public Policy and Management fulfill the FGSR Professional Development Requirement through their program.
Length of Program:
Students enrolled in this program on a full-time basis can complete it in two calendar years however, it may be possible to accelerate studies with the completion of courses during Spring/Summer. Alternatively, this course-based MBA program may be taken on a part-time basis.
The maximum time to complete the course-based MBA program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six year.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
Alberta School of Business
3-23 Business Building,
University of Alberta,
EDMONTON,
Alberta (AB),
T6G 2R6, Canada
The Faculty's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.
English language requirement:
Application Deadline: International Students: April 15, 2021
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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