Admission Requirements for MBA

To meet standard admission requirements for the MBA in CED, a Bachelor’s Degree with a B average from a recognized university is required. The application will be processed when all the following documents and fees have been received:

• • a completed application form, with 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 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 the GMAT (minimum GMAT score of 500, with balanced verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing scores).
  • satisfactory scores on the TOEFL/IELTS (for students whose mother tongue is not English), they must meet CBU’s English Language Proficiency Requirements)
  • satisfactory performance in an interview

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. The candidates will be assessed individually in such areas as experience and performance in several education/training courses. Applicants must provide all documentation listed above and a 4-6-page essay outlining desire to enter the program.

Reference letters must be originals, sent directly by the referees. Photocopies of any of these documents will not be accepted.

Semester Format Delivery

The semester format delivery follows the September – April academic year on campus in Sydney.

Deadline for application is September 30, for a January start.

Deadline for application is May 31, for a September start.

Modular Format Delivery

The modular format appeals to working adults. It includes short, on-site residencies followed by deliverables paced over a 12-week period. This residential program enables learners to take four to five courses each July in Sydney and thus complete all program coursework over three July residencies (26 months).

Deadline for application is March 31, for a July start.

Note:  Students can combine the semester format and modular format delivery to complete the program in 12 months.

Weekend Format Delivery (Off Campus)

Learners can opt to complete the program in 22-26 months by attending classes on alternate weekends in various cities across Canada, including Kingston, Toronto, Brandon, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, and Whitehorse.  Courses are delivered in face-to-face classes by acclaimed faculty from across Canada.  The weekend format appeals to working adults who wish to continue working while obtaining an MBA in their home city.

Please contact mba@cbu.ca regarding application deadlines and venues.

Schedules, Tuition and Fees

Program schedules, tuition and fees for off-campus delivery will differ from the program offered on-site at Cape Breton University’s Sydney campus. For more information about the Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development program at different locations, please visit https://www.cbu.ca/academic-programs/program/mba-ced/ or contact the Director at mba@cbu.ca, or (902) 563-1981.

Advanced Standing

Requests from applicants to receive transfer credits for courses will be reviewed individually. Transcripts of courses, along with a detailed description of course content will be required.

Students can make a request to challenge course(s) and each request will be reviewed on its own merits.

 Applicants can apply for advanced standing based on career experience and training and each request is subject to a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) review. 6000 level core courses are not eligible for consideration under the PLA process.

Program Change Regulation for MBA Students

MBA students are required to complete a minimum of one term of study at Cape Breton University in the MBA program to be considered for a program change into another program. A program change request are subject to program capacity and seat availability. Students must be in good financial and academic standing to be considered for a program change. Applicable deadlines for program change applications will be followed.

Even if students meet these requirements, there’s no guarantee that the program change request will be approved.

A program change request must be made using the Service Request Form. Students need to follow the steps below and apply online.

Click Here! To Apply for a Program Change 

Students should know:

• • A program change may affect your fees.
  • A student will be required to be re-advised.
  • Admission requirements must be met for the new program.
  • It is recommended international students should speak with an international student advisor before changing programs, as the program change may negatively impact their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility.
  • The Registrar’s Office and Shannon School of Business approves all final decisions.
  • No applications will be considered after:
  • Oct 31 for the Winter Term (January Start)
  • March 31 for Spring/Summer Session (May Start)
  • July 31 for Fall Term (September Start)
  • Certain programs have earlier deadlines for new transfers than others.
  • Even if students meet these requirements, there’s no guarantee that the program change request will be accepted.
  • During peak periods, there will be higher than normal processing times (September, January, May)
  • Programs requiring departmental approval may have longer than normal processing times
  • International Application Deadlines may apply to program change approvals.

Click Here! International Application Deadlines

Contact admissions@cbu.ca for additional information.

Partnerships

In Alberta, Cape Breton University has an Agreement with Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), to offer the MBA in CED on NAIT’S main campus.

In Alberta, this program is offered pursuant to the written approval of the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology effective September 1, 2011, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the Minister.  Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).

In Saskatchewan, Cape Breton University has an agreement with Great Plains College to offer the MBA in CED on their Saskatoon-Warman campus.

Cape Breton University has partnerships with certain colleges that offer pertinent Pre-Master’s programs and prepare international students to apply for admission to the MBA in CED, such as ICEAP (International Centre for English Academic Preparation) and Dorset College.