MBA–THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY

Thompson Rivers University

A flexible and skills-focused learning experience set in nature or online

WHAT MBA PROGRAMS DO YOU OFFER?

The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics at Thompson Rivers University (TRU Gaglardi) offers an MBA. Students can follow their entrepreneurial instincts, specialize through research, skip the thesis or embrace it. The flexible program has options to study full-time or part-time, on campus or online.

TRU Gaglardi offers two unique environment and economics management master’s degrees that address sustainability challenges and opportunities: The master in environmental economics and management (MEEM) and the master of science in environmental economics and management (MScEEM).

WHERE AND HOW CAN THEY BE TAKEN?

Students can:

• Study part-time or full-time. Part-time students must complete the program within seven years of their start date.

• Complete the program 100 per cent online and off-campus, 100 per cent on-campus or both online and on-campus. Online courses are only available to students residing in Canada.

•Choose when they start. Online courses begin in September, January or May, while on-campus courses begin in September or January.

WHAT SETS THEM APART?

TRU Gaglardi is set apart from other universities by flexible program options, small class sizes that allow for more one-on-one time with faculty, an international experience with more than 100 countries represented in the student body and by location – in the heart of B.C.’s Interior, surrounded by nature.

WHAT ARE THE GENERAL PROGRAM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS?*

Students who successfully complete each course or receive a course waiver or transfer credit will be awarded an MBA, subject to the program residency requirement of 30 credits (minimum 21 credits from the 6000-level courses) completed at TRU. Students must maintain an overall program GPA of 3.0 in order to graduate. All required program credits need to be completed within seven years from the date of admission.

HOW MUCH DO THEY COST?

The 2022-23 tuition cost of the MBA program for domestic students is $32,270.58. The details provided here are for information purposes only and are not official fee quotes.

Tuition does not include TRU fees, student union fees or the cost of textbooks and is subject to change.

WHAT KINDS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT MIGHT BE AVAILABLE TO INCOMING STUDENTS?

There are a number of awards, scholarships, bursaries and grants available to TRU Gaglardi students in recognition of academic excellence and community service. Some graduate awards for MBA students include the TRU MBA entrance awards, BC Graduate Scholarships and the Ken Lepin Graduate Student Awards.

WITHIN YOUR MBA PROGRAM OFFERINGS, WHAT’S NEW IN 2023?

MBA graduates may decide to earn the chartered professional accountant (CPA) designation to improve their job prospects. They will receive transfer credit for five of 15 possible pre-requisite courses and then move on to the CPA professional education program after taking the remaining 10 courses. These courses can be completed at TRU full-time, part-time or online in as little as two semesters.

WHY IS NOW A GOOD TIME FOR READERS TO CONSIDER AN MBA PROGRAM AT YOUR INSTITUTION?

The MBA program can help you become a manager or leader capable of meeting current market challenges through: Development of decision making in an uncertain environment; interpersonal and communication skills; ethics and social responsibility; and globalization. Students can also develop their academic and applied research skills through the program’s graduate thesis and graduate project completion options.

WHAT ARE THE HARD SKILLS, SOFT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES GRADUATES WILL TAKE AWAY FROM YOUR PROGRAMS?

•Analytical skills required to apply critical thought and analytical tools to business issues.

•Communications skills required to prepare and deliver quality business documents and presentations effectively and professionally both orally and in writing.

•Decision-making skills required to make informed strategic, tactical and operational decisions in an uncertain and dynamic environment.

•Global mindset required to recognize the value of multiculturalism and diversity as well as the complexity of the global economic environment.

•Knowledge required to understand business concepts.

•Leadership skills required to effectively step into management and executive level positions or helm your own start-up.

•Life skills required to act ethically and independently while developing professional networks.

•Sustainability awareness to integrate and maintain a sustainable and environmentally ethical approach to all your future decision-making and management practices. í

MBA-TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY

Trinity Western University

Rolling admissions for values-based learning from accomplished business leaders

WHAT MBA PROGRAMS DO YOU OFFER?

As the only Christian and values-based MBA program in Canada, TWU’s MBA programs educate businesspeople who are not only leaders but also excellent stewards in their world. TWU’s world-class business faculty provides students with a full spectrum of knowledge and practice, from launching a business venture and managing a non-profit, to leading a multinational organization. The following options are delivered at our Langley and Richmond campuses:

• MBA in international business (IB): Designed with the global marketplace in mind, this program prepares business leaders to manage a diverse team, lead successful global organizations and navigate the fastchanging landscape of doing business across borders.

• Executive MBA (EMBA): This program specializes in equipping established professionals with the tools they need to advance their careers and enhance their organizational leadership, management and problem-solving skills without interruption to their careers.

• MBA in non-profit and charitable organizations: This helps non-profit managers lead their organizations to achieve greater missional fulfillment amidst myriad challenges and limited resources. Management capacity building is a critical goal of this MBA option. This specialization may also be of interest to non-profit boards of directors.

WHO ARE THEY FOR?

MBA IB and MBA non-profit programs are for international students and working professionals. Students have on average three to five years of work experience. Executive MBAs are for mid- and senior-level managers with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience and five years of managerial experience.

WHERE AND HOW CAN THEY BE TAKEN?

All programs are offered in at the TWU Langley campus (in the Robert G Kuhn Centre) and our Richmond campuses (Minoru Centre and Lansdowne Centre). MBA IB and EMBA programs are delivered in person. The MBA non-profit program is a hybrid program with core courses delivered in person and specialization courses online.

All MBA programs are full-time. With most of the courses delivered over the weekends, working professionals can complete their MBA studies without interruption to their careers. MBA courses are taught in two format:

• Two-weekend format, where courses are taught Thursday night, all-day Friday and all-day Saturday for two weekends in a row, with pre-course work and post-course work. This is the most prevalent teaching format.

• One-week intensive format, where courses are taught over a five-day period (i.e. Monday to Friday), with pre-course and post-course assignments.

WHAT SETS THEM APART?

• Small class sizes: MBA programs aim to have class sizes of about 25 students to enhance the in-class experience.

• Practical experience: While all professors have extensive teaching and research experience, they also bring real-world experience from having been senior executives, business owners and business consultants, which is unique in MBA education. TWU’s centre of calling of career development also equips students with personal and professional development and practicum opportunities.

• Rolling entrance and personalized study plan: MBA programs have a rolling start day so students can start their MBA studies throughout the year. All students starting the program will work with a dedicated MBA coordinator for a personalized study plan that balances the student’s professional and family obligations.

• An optional international travel study to a key global market region is a highlight of the learning experience in TWU MBA.

HOW MUCH DO THEY COST?

• MBA IB: $36,225

• MBA non-profit: $34,200

• EMBA: $45,000

WHAT KINDS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT MIGHT BE AVAILABLE TO INCOMING STUDENTS?

We offer entrance scholarships for domestic students, an alumni scholarship for TWU alumni and a Women in Business Scholarship.

WHAT ARE YOUR APPLICATION DEADLINES?

TWU MBAs have a rolling entrance with no official deadlines. We advise that domestic applicants send in their applications two to three months before their preferred start date.

WITHIN YOUR MBA PROGRAM OFFERINGS, WHAT’S NEW IN 2023?

All 2023 cohorts of students will start their program at the Robert G Kuhn Centre.

AT YOUR INSTITUTION, WHAT’S NEW IN 2023?

Our state of the art Robert G Kuhn Centre.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR MBA PROGRAM ALUMNI.

TWU has an MBA alumni group of more than 1,000. Our alumni work in startups, family businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises, multinational companies and non-profit organizations. í

MBA–UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

University Of British Columbia

Innovative and responsible business leadership learning at a top business school

WHAT MBA PROGRAMS DO YOU OFFER?

•Full-time MBA (FTMBA): This 16-month, full-time program is designed for high-achieving, ambitious professionals who want to maximize their business leadership potential.

•Professional MBA (PMBA): Our 24-month part-time program is perfect for people who wish to obtain a graduate degree but don’t want to lose career momentum. With a curriculum designed to fit around a fulltime work schedule, students deepen their understanding of the inner workings of an organization, cultivate theirleadership skills and build business acumen.

•Master of business analytics (MBAN): The 12-month MBAN program gives students the skills to turn big data into actionable insights. Paired with an eight-to-16-week internship, students graduate with real-world experience in one of Canada’s tech and digital economies.

•Master of management (MM): Our MM program elevates an undergraduate degree in a non-business discipline and opens new doors by sharpening students’ business acumen and creating meaningful business connections.

WHO ARE THEY FOR?

Anyone who wants to become an innovative and responsible business leader. Classes are focused on experiential learning, critical thinking, personalized leadership development and global immersion. Graduates emerge with the mindset, skills and business acumen required to make an impact in the world.

WHERE AND HOW CAN THEY BE TAKEN?

All programs are delivered at the UBC Point Grey campus. All are full-time, except for the PMBA.

WHAT SETS THEM APART?

•Rated the No. 1 business program in Canada by Maclean’s University Rankings 2023.

•Close-knit community: Small cohorts enable students to learn from the best and from each other. Here, classmates transform into colleagues, clients and often friends for life.

•Personalized career and other support helps our students reach their full potential.

•Experiential learning: Students get immersed in community business projects, internships, global adventures and volunteer opportunities to help pave their path forward.

•Award-winning faculty: We have more than 100 globally recognized academics from more than 25 countries who are guiding and redefining business excellence.

•Global experience: Our student body and faculty come from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

•West Coast character: Vancouver’s urban charms are legendary. This is a city that offers natural beauty and a cosmopolitan energy.

HOW MUCH DO THEY COST?

•FTMBA and PMBA: $52,443

•MBAN: $42,795

•MM: $32,051

WHAT KINDS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT MIGHT BE AVAILABLE TO INCOMING STUDENTS?

We offer financial aid and support options for exceptional students, as well as dedicated scholarships for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international applicants. All applicants are automatically considered for entrance and merit scholarships upon application submission.

WHY IS NOW A GOOD TIME FOR READERS TO CONSIDER AN MBA PROGRAM AT YOUR INSTITUTION?

We believe that getting an MBA is always a worthwhile investment, but in today’s uncertain world, the value of higher education means even more. We know our students need to be ready to embrace disruption and think creatively to succeed in the workplace. We teach them to experiment, be courageous and take risks so they’ll be ready build the best possible future. Our Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre helps connect students and business communities through a variety of mentionshop programs, exclusive company panels, valuable industry insights and much more.

Students have unparalleled access to immersive study abroad options through global partnerships offered through the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM). We are proud to be the only Canadian school in the GNAM, a prestigious collaboration of 32 international gradudate schools.

WHAT ARE THE HARD SKILLS, SOFT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES GRADUATES WILL TAKE AWAY FROM YOUR PROGRAMS?

We focus not only on developing technical and business skills, but also emotional intelligence (EQ). Employees who possess empathy and self awareness are highly valued for the energy and strength they bring into the workplace.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR MBA PROGRAM ALUMNI.

The highly accomplished UBC Saunder alumni community of 47,000 graduates in 96 countries spans industries and generations. í

MBA-UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA

University Of Victoria

A non-traditional business program with immersion in sustainable innovation

WHAT MBA PROGRAMS DO YOU OFFER?

We offer an MBA in sustainable innovation, in daytime (16 month) and weekend (24 months) formats.

WHO ARE THEY FOR?

The program is for aspiring change-makers in any industry and type of organization.

Our daytime format is for those seeking an immersive, full-time experience. Weekend students are practising professionals: People with careers in diverse spaces, from startups to multinationals, from private sector to public sector, from for-profit to not-for-profit and across all industries.

As a non-traditional business program that recognizes the importance of diverse views and disciplines, we welcome those who have taken unconventional paths to the MBA.

WHERE AND HOW CAN THEY BE TAKEN?

Daytime is delivered in-person in Victoria over 16 months in a unique block format consisting of three integrated courses taught intensively over a six-week period. The program is four terms, with the summer term intended for internships, work experience, personal study or travel.

The weekend format follows a similar block system and brings students to campus in Victoria four weekends per term for three terms. This translates to one weekend per month and 12 weekends per year on campus.

WHAT SETS THEM APART?

This MBA offers complete immersion in sustainable innovation – it’s in everything we do, both as a business school and an MBA program. Our students enjoy interdisciplinary teams, small cohorts (28 students for the weekend stream and 35-40 students for the daytime stream), extensive access to faculty and one-on-one mentorship from industry leaders.

We take a community-based learning philosophy, featuring in-depth experiential learning through internships, consulting and applied capstone projects that solve business issues for real-world clients. Applied projects reflect a range of student interests. A few examples of recent capstone topics include: Agri-food and urban farming; a feasibility study of hydrogen energy; ESG frameworks for investing, procurement and supply chain sustainability; and delivery of health care in urban B.C. regions.

WHAT ARE YOUR APPLICATION DEADLINES?

April 30, 2023.

WITHIN YOUR MBA PROGRAM OFFERINGS, WHAT’S NEW IN 2023?

We redesigned our program in 2020 to build sustainable innovation into everything we do. We continue our commitment to be on the leading edge of sustainable, socially responsible innovations, through coursework, community connections and research. Our students and faculty are looking beyond the traditional sustainability lens of “doing no harm” to concepts of regeneration and advancing Indigenous reconciliation.

AT YOUR INSTITUTION, WHAT’S NEW IN 2023?

The Gustavson School of Business is honoured to be co-designing and delivering the first-ever custom MBA in advancing reconciliation. This closed-cohort MBA, delivered in partnership with the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, launches in spring 2023. The MBA in advancing reconciliation is the school’s second custom MBA program, joining our award-winning MBA for Telus.

The UVic MBA in sustainable innovation was ranked No. 1 in Western Canada and 11th in the world for sustainable management education by Corporate Knights’ 2022 Better World MBA ranking. UVic was ranked 12th in the world by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022, for work done to advance the UN

Sustainable Development Goals.

WHY IS NOW A GOOD TIME FOR READERS TO CONSIDER AN MBA PROGRAM AT YOUR INSTITUTION?

We are on a countdown clock globally to solve urgent challenges. Addressing these challenges requires interdisciplinary, innovation-focused thinking and professionals who are equipped to collaborate, stay curious and adapt. Organizations must think past sustainability to regeneration: It’s no longer enough to do no harm. It’s time to look at building communities and ecosystems up through net-positive practices.

Business can be a powerful force for regeneration, which is why our program is designed from the ground up through the lens of sustainable innovation.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR MBA PROGRAM ALUMNI.

The UVic MBA has graduated 1,396 students. Our alumni go on to find success in public service, not-for-profits and for-profits, across a wide range of industries. The program equips alumni to build meaningful careers through UVic’s well-established co-op work program, individualized career support and applied learning such as capstone consulting projects. í