What will I learn?

The MBA with specialization in Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment trains managers to develop an analytical expertise specifically focused in the areas of natural resources, energy and the environment. The program is designed for students to develop a broad understanding of the resource and energy industries, from the exploration and project development phases, through extraction and transformation, to transportation, logistics marketing and market issues. This allows students to address and analyze key strategic questions facing today's business leaders and policy makers.

Students are required to complete a minimum of ?60 in coursework, including a ?3 capping exercise.

Coursework (?57):

BUS 501

MBA core courses

Four ?3 Natural Resources and Energy courses

Five ?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 Natural Resources, Energy and the Environment 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 years.

Which department am I in?

Alberta School of Business

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$32,565.60 (US$ 23,407) per year

Non-instructional fees are CAN $2,300/year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Alberta School of Business

3-23 Business Building,

University of Alberta,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T6G 2R6, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

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:

A minimum TOEFL score of 100 with a minimum band score of 21 (internet-based) or equivalent.
Academic IELTS: 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band;
CAEL: overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest;
PTE Academic: 61 with a minimum band score of 60.

Application Deadline: International Students: April 15, 2021

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.