Cape Breton University MBA hosted at Great Plains College, Warman (Saskatoon)
Next Available Intake:
Fall 2026
Cape Breton University MBA program hosted at Great Plains College, Warman
Weekend Classes
16 weekends/year for 2 years
Courses
16 total
Tuition
Semester-by-semester basis
Specialization
8 Options available
Blended Delivery
In-Person & Online courses
The Cape Breton University (CBU) MBA in Community Economic Development (CED) has been delivered face-to-face in Warman hosted at Great Plains College on weekends for over 10 years and is fully accredited by Saskatchewan Higher Education Quality Assurance.
With classes scheduled for about 16 weekends a year over a 2-year period, the MBA in CED caters to working professionals who need the flexibility to balance work, family, and studies.
All courses are delivered on weekends by acclaimed faculty from all across Canada, allowing you to advance your career while continuing to work by earning your MBA degree in 24-26 months.
This program is accessible for both business and non-business degree holders, as well as applicants who have significant managerial experience without a degree background. To find out if you qualify for admission and a GMAT waiver, send your resume and unofficial transcript(s) to mba@cbu.ca
Admissions
Review the Admission requirements for Online MBA program and documents needed for the application
Accessible to degree holders and diploma holders with significant experience
GMAT waiver available
The CBU MBA is an accessible program, open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada who do not have an undergraduate degree and show potential for success in graduate level study. Extensive career and/or volunteer experience are expected. These candidates will be assessed individually in such areas as experience and performance in a number of education/training courses.
Potential applicants can send their resumes and unofficial transcript(s) to mba@cbu.ca for a preliminary assessment of their program eligibility and potential for GMAT waiver.
View all admission requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with a B+ (75% average) from a recognized University
- A completed application form, with the non-refundable application fee
- official transcripts for all previous post-secondary study
- a resume detailing employment experience, skills, community involvement, and interests
- a 500-800 word statement on the desire to enter the program
- three reference letters, preferably including one professional and one academic reference, each accompanied by a completed reference form
- Satisfactory scores on GMAT or GRE
- Satisfactory scores on the TOEFL/IELTS(for students whose native language is not English)
- Satisfactory performance in an interview
- For Canadian candidates who do not have an undergraduate degree:
Canadian candidates who do not have an undergraduate degree, and show potential for success in graduate-level study, may be admitted to the MBA in CED as non-traditional students. Extensive career and/or volunteer experience are expected. These candidates will be assessed individually in such areas as experience and performance in a number of education/training courses. Applicants must provide all documentation listed above and a 4-6 page essay outlining their desire to enter the program.
Reference letters must be originals, and sent directly by the referees. Only official transcripts sent by the Registrar of the issuing institution will be accepted. The Educational Testing Service must forward GMAT, GRE, and TOEFL/IELTS score reports. Photocopies of any of these documents will not be accepted.
To submit your references or to learn more about CBU’s Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development program, please email mba@cbu.ca.
Course Schedules
Review the course schedules for upcoming intake starting September 2024
Course Curriculum
There is a significant amount of reading, writing and class discussion within each course. In addition, each student is required to complete an Applied Research Project, the culmination of the degree, which approaches a problem in a holistic, multidisciplinary manner and must meet the highest academic standards.
MBAC5101: Business and Community Development I
MBAC5103: Fundamentals of Accounting with CED Applications
MBAC5104: Fundamentals of Marketing with CED Applications
MBAC5105: Organizational Behaviour
MBAC5107: Economic Geography and Development
MBAC6101: Business and Community Development II
MBAC6103: Fundamentals of Finance with CED Applications
MBAC6106: Leadership Training and CED
MBAC6107: Comparative Development
MBAC6118: Fundamentals of Venture Analysis
MBAC6121: Applied Research Methods
MBAC6124: International Business
MBAC6125: Strategic Management
MBAC6801: Applied Research Project
Attend an Information Session:
Learn more about the program, course structure, tuition, admission criteria and get your questions answered at our In-Person and Virtual Information sessions listed below. To be notified of upcoming In-Person sessions in your city email mba@cbu.ca
Application Deadline
July Intensive:
- Canadian Students: June 1, 2024
- International Students: January 15, 2024
Fall 2024:
- Canadian Students: September 1, 2024
- International Students: April 15, 2024