MBA - Community Economic Development
- 2 years
- Duration
- 49,290 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- MBA
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Sydney / Canada
- Location
- Cape Breton University
- School
Program description
Our communities are the threads that connect our country. Each community plays a significant part in the growth of our civilization, from assisting in the formation of a strong economic engine to facilitating the growing of our healthy food. Although modest in size, the Cape Breton community is rich in potential. Here, you are free to explore a friendly island full of individuals who see the same potential in you that you see in them. The MBA in CED programme provides a cutting-edge curriculum that covers all business courses found in typical MBA programmes, with a focus on economic development, leadership, governance, and change management. The curriculum appeals to people who want to be leaders in the private, public, and community sectors.
There are numerous MBA programmes available all over the world. Yet, the degree at Cape Breton University is the only one in Canada that focuses on community economic development. It's for folks who want to make a difference in their communities. We teach lessons that encourage students to make a positive difference wherever they go. Since 1997, CBU's Shannon School of Management has provided an MBA in Community Economic Development.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Applied Research Projects (ARP)
CBU acknowledges the demand for and value of research skills in the public, community, and private sectors. CBU is one of the few institutions that mandates a research project as the final requirement for the MBA in CED degree.
The ARP is the culminating project for the MBA in CED. This project provides the opportunity to engage in experiential learning through direct involvement with a community, enterprise, government agency, or non-profit organization under the supervision of one or more research advisors.
Program structure
- Business & Community Development I
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Organizational Behaviour
- Economic Geography
- Business & Community Development II
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Leadership Training
- Comparative Development
Price
Requirements for applicants
- Bachelor’s Degree with B+ (75% average) from a recognized university
- official transcripts of all previous post-secondary study
- CV with employment experience, skills, community involvement and interests
- Statement letter (500-800 words)
- 3 reference letters (professional and academic)
- satisfactory scores on the GMAT or GRE
English Language Requirements
- TOEFL score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test), or 80 (internet test)
- IELTS Academic (and IELTS Indicator) score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0
- Pearson PTE (Academic) score of 59
- Duolingo English Test score of 115
- If you have completed at least two years in a secondary school (as recognized by CBU) or have completed at least 30 credit hours (or equivalent) at a post-secondary institution (as recognized by CBU) where English is the primary language of instruction, you are not required to submit a language score. Official documentation will be required to confirm this period of study was in English.
About the university
Cape Breton University is committed to creating a global academic experience and a sustainable future for our island by pushing the boundaries of innovation and thought leadership. CBU is home to approximately 7,000 students from more than 70 countries, and it is surrounded by pristine natural beauty, lively culture, and hospitable communities.
We are dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Cape Breton Island, as well as to the promotion of Indigenous-led educational initiatives and environmental stewardship.
Liberal arts, science, business, health, and professional studies are all represented at CBU.
CBU is a top-tier educational institution because it is committed to student success and offers exceptional possibilities for hands-on learning and undergraduate research.
Mission
Cape Breton University is dedicated to providing a world-class education to a diverse student body, conducting groundbreaking research, and contributing to the Island's economic and cultural growth.
Vision
Cape Breton-based yet open to the world.
