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MBA
ALBERTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Master of Business Administration 1
Your path
to leadership
extends beyond
borders
With world-class faculty and a proven dynamic
curriculum, the Master of Business Administration
degree at the University of Alberta is the path to the
skills and knowledge to advance your career.
University of Alberta:
Founded in 1908
Home to 40,000+ students
Top 5 in Canada
Top 150 in the world
Alberta School of Business:
Founded in 1916
900+ Graduate Students
31,000 alumni
AACSB accredited
Rankings of Business faculty, University of Alberta and/or MBA program ranking
(www.ualberta.ca/business/about/rankings.html)
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Alberta
Since 1908, the University of
Alberta has established itself
as a leading research-intensive
university, one of the top five
universities in Canada and
amongst the top 150 universities
worldwide. The U of A is home to
more than 40,000 students enrolled
in 500 graduate programs and 200
undergraduate programs. Programs
and courses are developed and
led by internationally renowned
professors drawn here by an
academic culture that is open,
exploratory and supported by
an innovative and fully involved
business community.
Edmonton
The capital city of Alberta,
Edmonton is the fifth-largest
municipality in Canada with a
metropolitan area population
over one million. Home to a
vibrant economy, Alberta’s capital
region enjoys a stable business
environment with strong long-term
growth opportunities.
Famed for its entrepreneurial spirit,
Edmonton is a place where people
come together to build, create and
change things for the better. It is
defined by an entrepreneurial spirit
not only in business, but also in the
arts and in social activism aimed
at ensuring opportunity for all. It is
a place where good ideas have the
best chance to become reality.
40K+ students
enrolled
Alberta School of Business
The Alberta School of Business is one of Canada’s leading business schools,
offering undergraduate, graduate, doctorate, and executive education
programs. The school opened in 1916 as the School of Accountancy and
graduated its first MBA class in 1966. Today it is consistently ranked among
the best in the world for research, teaching, and community involvement.
The Alberta School of Business is also the first and longest continuously
accredited business school in Canada. Accreditation by the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) represents the highest
standard of achievement for business schools worldwide and stands as
a testament to the diversity of programs, research strength and career
development of alumni.
Master of Business Administration 3
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More than one
way to earn
your MBA
MBA graduates
emerge equipped with
current knowledge
and pragmatic, highlysought-after skills they
need to succeed.
Apply Yourself Full-Time
Through a blend of lecture, case
studies, and applied learning, the
full-time MBA program will help
you transform over 20 challenging
months. Focused, inspiring and
effective, the core curriculum will
give you an integrated grounding in
management essentials. You can
choose to complete one of the U of A’s
established career tracks, or tailor your
degree with a mix of elective courses
suited to your own interests.
Master of Business Administration 5
Work and Study Part-Time
Earning your MBA part-time allows
you to improve your career path in
the evenings. While most students
choose to complete two courses
per term, you do have the flexibility
to choose how light or heavy of a
course load you take. Most students
complete their MBA part-time, in
three to four years, but you will have
up to six years to meet the MBA
degree requirements.
Anywhere, Anytime, Online
Over the course of 36 months, the
Online MBA Program is designed
to fit around your work schedule so
you can balance work, school and
personal commitments. Courses
are offered asynchronously and
have been specifically designed
to maximize learning outcomes.
With course materials and lectures
available on demand, you can learn
at your own pace from anywhere.
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AMBER MYLES
MBA (2023)
The past couple
of years, I’ve been
involved in Net
Impact. The program
looks to mobilize next
generation leaders to
use their skills and the
power of business to
really make a positive
impact for social
and environmental
sustainability.
Master of Business Administration 7
Get on the FastTrack
Designed for individuals holding
a bachelor’s degree in business
from a North American university,
the FastTrack MBA offers you
the opportunity to complete your
MBA in just one year. Rather than
forcing you to re-learn business
fundamentals, the program focuses
on advanced management topics
and implementing leadership skills
you’ll need to take your career to
the next level.
By completing senior MBA elective
courses, you’ll connect with other
students from a wide range of
backgrounds. You can complete the
program either full-, or part-time,
taking a minimum of 12 courses.
Combined Degrees
Leveraging the academic strength
of the university, the U of A MBA
allows students to complete a
combined degree. The Alberta
School of Business currently offers
the following combined degrees:
· MBA/JD (Law)
· MBA/PharmD (Pharmacy)
· MBA/MEng (Engineering)
· MD/MBA (Medicine)
· MBA/MAg (Agriculture)
· MBA/MScPT (Physical Therapy)
· MBA/MF (Forestry)
· MBA/MScOT (Occupational Therapy)
· MBA/MLIS (Library &
Information Studies)
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Class profile
Total # of students 500across all MBA programs
FULL-TIME
MBA PROGRAM
35%
14
6 years
3.35
630
35%
12
9 years
3.43
630
% of women:
Average work experience:
Average GMAT:
Average
undergrad GPA:
# of countries
(represented by citizenship):
29 Average age: 33
PART-TIME
MBA PROGRAM
Master of Business Administration 9
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Master of Business Administration 11
A curriculum
as flexible as
it is strong
The MBA program is designed to give you a
solid grounding in business and the opportunity
to create a schedule that fits
your career focus.
When you begin your journey toward earning your MBA at the
U of A, you’ll have the option of taking classes in person, online
or a combination of both. Whichever you choose, prepare to
learn, grow and be challenged.
MBA CAREER TRACKS
You can tailor your MBA to your
career goals with one of five
career tracks. Much like a major
or specialization, these tracks
supplement your core courses.
In the latter half of your program,
personalized electives help you focus
and sharpen your career course.
Energy Finance will prepare you
for a role with financial institutions,
advisory firms, energy and oil and
gas companies, and within the
public sector.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
focuses on all levels of innovation
management from idea generation,
through feasibility studies, and finally
to market launch.
Operations and Business Analytics
will give you the technical training
and know-how to excel in operations
management, supply chain, logistics
and business analytics while
building the higher-level strategic
and managerial mindset needed
to lead organizations forward.
Public Sector and Healthcare will
prepare you to pursue a career in
municipal, provincial, or federal
government, provincial health
bodies, or non-profit organizations.
Strategy and Consulting will give you
the strategic tools, frameworks and
industry-specific knowledge you’ll
need to help organizations progress
and succeed.
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Master of Business Administration 13
ELECTIVE COURSE EXAMPLES
BUEC 611:
Real Estate Asset Strategies
SEM 631:
New Venture Creation
BUS 640:
Strategic Supply Chain Management
SEM 633:
Managing Organizational Change
FIN 615:
Trading and Financial Markets
SEM 686:
Women and Leadership
MARK 630:
Marketing Communication
and Branding
SEM 656:
High Tech Business Development
OM 620:
Predictive Business Analytics
SEM 636:
Management Consulting
OM 604:
Bargaining and Negotiation
SEM 638:
Corporate Sustainability
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Careers and
work integrated
learning
Whether you’re looking to switch industries,
move up through your organization or build
on your skills, we’ll provide personalized
support to ensure you’re positioned for
success. Resources and support include
speaker events, personalized coaching,
networking events, online resources,
workshops and seminars, mock interviews
and career development.
The career and work
integrated learning
team is here to support
you in every aspect
of your career journey
as you make your
way through the
MBA program.
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CAREER WORKSHOPS
You’ll have access to a mix of workshops and seminars on topics tailored
to your career needs.
LinkedIn
Profiles that perform and using them
effectively for your job search
StrengthsFinder
Optimizing your own and your team’s
strengths
Networking with purpose
Even introverts can do it
Level Up
Understanding how to position
yourself for promotion
Storytelling
Building your compelling story and
how it relates to brand
Wellness
How are you feeling? Mental wellness
at work
Building resilience
How to manage change in the
new world
PERSONALIZED SUCCESS COACHES
To make sure you reach your full potential, International
Coaching Federation certified coaches will meet and work
with you on a regular basis. With tactical advice from your
assigned coach, you’ll develop your own personal brand and
career goals with the help of personal assessments and
meaningful conversations. No matter what the challenge, your
coach is there with advice on anything and everything – from
setting your career direction to preparing for an interview.
INTERNSHIPS
Once you begin to transition into your career, the Career and
Work Integrated Learning team will make sure you have the
skills you need to put what you’ve learned in the classroom
to work in the real world. By participating in a four-month
summer internship, you’ll gain valuable work experience,
build your professional reputation, and start to expand your
network. For many MBA graduates, these internships turn
into full-time, permanent positions.
WORK IN CANADA
International students are eligible for a three-year
post-graduation work permit.
of MBA grads are
employed within three 94% months of graduation
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Master of Business Administration 17
It’s opened my
eyes to how many
incredibly cool things
are happening in the
business community
in Alberta and
around the world. It
also taught me how
important it is to
keep learning from
others, putting myself
out there, and keep
up with trends and
current events.
LYNDSAY GERMAIN
MBA (2022)
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APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Undergraduate degree
• GPA of 3.0 or higher based on last
60 credits or two years of study.
• FastTrack applicants: GPA of 3.2
or higher.
Resume
• Minimum of two years of full-time,
post-grad work experience.
• FastTrack applicants: minimum
of 3 years of full-time, post-grad
work experience.
Standardized test
(if required)
• GMAT or GRE
English Language
Proficiency (if required)
• IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo
Letters of reference
• All applicants must provide two
professional references.
Statement of Intent
• A 1–2-page document outlining
career goals and what you will
contribute to the program.
Admission
Requirements
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TUITION
Canadian citizens and
permanent residents
• 2022/23 Instructional fees:
$2,462.40/3-credit course
• Non-instructional fees:
~$1,800.00/year with
• Total program fees = ~$54,000*
International Students
• 2022/23 Instructional fees:
$28,281.60
• Non-instructional fees are
~$1,800.00/year
• Total Program Fees = ~$60,000*
* Fees based on a standard 60-credit 2022/23
MBA program in Canadian dollars and are
subject to change.
Entrance awards and
scholarships
Every MBA student is automatically
considered for entrance awards ranging
up to $10,000. Once enrolled in the
program, you can apply for scholarships
based on your academic success,
program involvement and extracurricular
clubs and activities. These scholarships
range up to $15,000.
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Application
Deadlines
Master of Business Administration 21
FULL-TIME MBA
Applications open October 1, closes March 1 (International
applicants) or May 1 (domestic) for Fall intake.
PART-TIME AND ONLINE MBA
Applications open October 1 and close May 1 for Fall intake.
Winter intake opens August 1 and closes November 1.
FASTTRACK MBA
Applications open October 1 and close May 1 for Fall intake.
Winter intake opens August 1 and closes November 1.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Initial review
Confirmation of all required documents have been received
2. Academic evaluation
Evaluate prior academic performance as well as
GMAT/GRE scores
3. Experience evaluation
Evaluate professional work experience, references, and statement
of intent.
4. Interview Stage
First interview is conducted virtually and consists of a short
online recorded interview. The second interview will be a longer
face-to-face interview.
5. Final Decision
After the two interviews, your application will be sent on to the
Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research for final approval into
the program.
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STEFANIE FISCHER
MBA (2023)
Your MBA helps
you understand
all aspects of
business and it’s
helpful navigating
that day-to-day, but
also insight into
the high level of
the organization.
Global study tours
International study tours are a chance for you to travel with
your peers and experience the business environment outside of
Canada firsthand. Study tours combine pre-trip lectures with a
one-to-two-week study trip that incorporates international company
visits, local lectures, and cultural site visits. Destinations change
year-to-year but have included Europe, China and South America
in recent years.
International educational exchanges
Learning exchange opportunities offer unique opportunities to
study from two weeks to eight months at a partner university abroad.
In most cases, you’ll only pay your University of Alberta tuition while
on the exchange. If you are looking for international experience, but
can’t commit to a semester abroad, several short-term courses are
also offered over the summer. The Alberta School of Business has
direct bilateral exchange agreements with 40+ institutions in
25 countries around the world.
Global
Opportunities
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Double-down with
a dual degree
The dual degree option lets you
earn two degrees in two years of
study while gaining international
credentials and experience. You will
complete the first year of your MBA
at the University of Alberta, then
spend your second year at a partner
institution abroad.
Dual Degree partner institutions
EDHEC Business School
(Lille or Nice, France)
WHU Otto Beisheim School of
Management (Vallendar, Germany)
Nagoya University of Commerce
and Business (Nisshin, Japan)
Business on the Front Lines
This six-credit course gives you
the opportunity to work with
partner organizations to create
lasting fundamental changes in
frontier markets all while gaining
life-changing front-line global
experience.
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Top off your MBA with
a capstone course
As part of the MBA Capstone
Course, you’ll work as part of a
team with an outside organization
to help them face strategic issues.
You will identify the issue, provide
potential solutions, recommend
a course of action, and develop
an implementation plan for your
client. As the capping course of the
program, it is your opportunity to
apply what you’ve learned and gain
first-hand real-world experience.
Creative Destruction
Lab (CDL)
This seed-stage program for
massively scalable, science and
technology-based companies takes
an objectives-based mentoring
process with the goal of maximizing
equity value creation. Selected CDL
ventures are supported by MBA
students working with venture
founders to develop financial
models, evaluate potential markets
and fine-tune strategies for scaling
over the course of the program.
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Net Impact
With industry guidance from
KPMG, this extracurricular club
offers the chance to participate
in consulting projects and
experience the dynamic world
of management consulting.
Partnering with not-for-profit and
sustainable organizations, you
can make a meaningful social and
environmentally sustainable impact
in your community.
Get involved,
expand your
network
MBA Games
The largest competition in Canada,
MBA Games offers the opportunity
to connect with other MBA
students across Canada, share
ideas and compete in a series of
athletic, academic, and team spirit
events. The games are hosted
in a different city every year and
competitors raise awareness and
funds for a given charity.
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Inclusion and diversity club
This club provides opportunities to
build connections and community
through events and activities that
increase awareness of issues
students face. Members become
allies and help create an inclusive
and supportive environment for
all MBA students.
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NOTES

MBA
Master of
Business Administration
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Master’s & Professional Programs
Room 2-30 Business Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton Alberta
Canada T6G 2R6
uab.ca/mba
Email: mba@ualberta.ca
Phone: 780.492.3946
Toll free: 1.866.492.7676

Because business
is the greatest
platform for
change
The future
belongs to
those who …
At the Desautels Faculty of Management, we take pride
in our reputation for outstanding teaching and innovative
research. Year after year, rankings of the world’s top business
schools affirm the calibre of talent and achievement within
our programs. Yet there is nothing that fills me with greater
pride than witnessing the contributions of individual
students. They come from more than 75 countries around
the world in pursuit of a vision that extends far beyond
the bottom line. More than any other generation before
them, they recognize the unlimited potential of business to
help people flourish. At Desautels, we aim to equip these
students with the skills and experiences they need to make
lasting impact. Before they graduate, they tackle complex
challenges in data analytics and other expanding areas of
management. They learn to make decisions based on what
is sustainable, not just what is profitable. They leverage their
entrepreneurial skills to found businesses that disrupt entire
industries. They achieve extraordinary success, because they
dare to do things differently—and the future belongs to those
who dare.
Dean Morty Yalovsky
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to launch
the next phase of
your career
In business education, as in business, what works today
will not necessarily work tomorrow. There’s nothing
traditional or expected about the way we have redesigned
our MBA program. There can’t be, if we expect our
students to compete at the highest level in a rapidly
changing business environment. We recognize that each
one of the 80 students in our incoming MBA classes
comes to us with a diverse background, skill set, and vision
for the future. The mid-career student who aims to move
to a higher rung of leadership within her organization
will have distinctly different needs from the student who
seeks to leverage his MBA to blaze a new career path
in a new country. Our one-year and two-year program
options take this diversity of need into account. We also
recognize that employers are hungry for a set of skills
that most MBA programs have historically neglected to
teach, like AI, financial technology, data analysis, and
design thinking. When the market speaks, we listen. With
new, flexible specializations, our students can personalize
the content of their degrees to gain a competitive
edge. In redesigning our MBA program, we have charted
our own course because we expect our students to do
the same.
MBA Director John-Paul Ferguson
Our newly
redesigned
MBA program
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Build a professional
network. Learn new
perspectives.
International
12%
Rest of Canada
3%
Toronto
19%
66%
Montreal
Summer 2019
Internship by
Geographic Area
Make an impact on
the business world.
Our MBA students land competitive internships
in a diversity of settings, from major international
companies to growing local startups. With the
support of our Career Services team, they discover
unique opportunities to explore their career
options while contributing to a larger mission.
97% of full-time MBA students seeking
employment were employed for a
Summer internship
It’s not enough to hone these skills in the months
leading up to graduation. From interviewing
for internships to leveraging connections from
networking events, you need them from day
one. Our new, mandatory Leadership and
Professional Skills course brings in coaches,
researchers, and other industry experts to help
position you for professional success.
Integration classes provide a unique opportunity
to apply core skills by partnering with a real
company to solve a current problem.
Our new Real-time Decisions class pairs you with
a company to make a strategic decision. You’ll
have several weeks to research the company’s
business problem before diving in.
Experiential learning brings
learning to life in a real-world setting
10-day international study trip → Improve
your global fluency through company visits and
networking events in a foreign context.
Exchanges → Gain a new perspective by studying
at another top business school overseas.
Practicum → Complete a specialized project
under the guidance of an accomplished faculty
member.
Internships → Build practical work experience
to leverage in your future career.
One year or two? Choose between our 48-credit and 54-credit programs, keeping
in mind that every student begins at the same time and takes the same number
of classes. The difference in credits comes down to the time you spend in the
internship, not the classroom. The 48-credit program can be completed in 12
months. The 54-credit takes 20, though many students accelerate it to finish in 16.
Base camp
Our intensive, one-week workshop ensures
that everyone begins their MBA with a
basic level of quantitative competency.
→ Business Math
→ Financial Accounting
Select a specialization
Align your program with your passion by
choosing up to two specializations:
→ Business Analytics
→ Entrepreneurship
→ Finance
→ Global Strategy & Leadership
→ Marketing
The core
Diversify your learning experience
Interactive lectures and case studies form the basis of foundational courses:
Business Fundamentals Leadership & Professional Skills
MODULE 1
Accounting
Economics
IT
Operations
Statistics
MODULE 2
Finance
International Economics
Marketing
Organizational Behaviour
Strategy
MODULE 3
Effective Communication
Ethics
Leading with Empathy
Self-awareness
Team Dynamics
Length Fall Winter Summer
1 Year
48 Credits Core Electives Electives
Fall Winter
2 Year
54 Credits Core Electives Internship* Electives Electives
*Internship can be completed any time after the core.
to chart your
own course
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Our students
Dare to learn
differently
“I’ve chosen to pursue an MBA in
order to move my career in a more
meaningful direction. Desautels
is helping me prepare for a future
in consulting, where I plan to help
companies build a more diverse,
inclusive culture. I’ve appreciated
the ways that my classes, especially
in finance, have bridged the
practical and the theoretical to
provide a test-run for the next
stage of my career. The experiential
opportunities have also been
extremely valuable. From
travelling internationally for a case
competition to having lunch with
the CEO of a major Canadian bank,
I’ve experienced things I never
would have dreamed of in my time
at Desautels.”
Yuan Chu Zi Lao (Canada)
FINANCE
“While my engineering experience imparted a
certain level of proficiency in analytics, I was
eager to expand my knowledge and grow
professionally at Desautels. From courses that
focus on developing competence in analytical
tools and software to hands-on experience in
consulting projects, my MBA program has given
me a great deal of experience in a short period
of time. The program provides unparalleled
opportunities to learn in a very flexible,
collaborative environment and leverage what
I’m learning in the workplace.”
Guillermo Simonet Romero (Chile)
ANALYTICS
“Today’s MBA students are tomorrow’s
leaders. We are the ones who will ultimately make
decisions to lead the transition to renewable
energy, fair employment practices, gender parity,
and lower carbon emissions. It’s important to make
sustainability the norm now so that these decisions
become second nature. Otherwise, we will stick
the next generation with problems we neglected
to solve because the solutions didn’t directly
contribute to next year’s bottom line. Pursuing
long-term sustainability requires patience,
persistence, and quite a bit of grit. Fortunately,
Desautels prepares leaders to take on the
challenge.”
Jackie Hudspeth (USA)
SUSTAINABILITY
“My STEM background gave me an excellent
foundation for solving problems, but I had tunnel
vision. I didn’t understand what was involved in
making decisions and leading people. In a short
time, my MBA experience has retrained my
brain to think differently. Engineering is a very
black-and-white world, so I have had to learn to
accept that there’s not always one right answer in
business. As I discover all the facets that go into
making complex decisions, and have countless
opportunities to put that knowledge into practice,
I’m preparing to become a leader in my industry.”
Ugo Umeano (Nigeria)
STEM
Our Students
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Sustainability
“Desautels MBA helped me achieve
fluency in strategy, finance, analytics,
and other key aspects of business.”
I first became mindful of sustainability issues while
teaching English to students in a small village in
Cameroon through the PeaceCorps. I quickly
realized that because of the unreliable power
grid, my students didn’t have enough electricity
to complete their homework at night. From that
point onward, I started thinking about access to
different kinds of energy. But while my interest
in renewable energy sources was piqued, I didn’t
have any background in business. What my
Desautels MBA helped me achieve is fluency in
strategy, finance, analytics, and other key aspects
of business. I also had the opportunity to complete
a project comparing the business growth of two
solar companies. The earlier MBA students can
reflect on sustainability issues through projects like
these, the better prepared we will be to assume
leadership roles. Today, I spearhead business
development efforts for a leading global player
in the solar, biofuels, lithium-ion battery, and
energy storage sectors. My company helps other
companies and their employees invest directly in
renewable energies. Not long ago, I read that by
2050, 50% of global electricity will be generated
by renewable energy sources. The world will look
entirely different 30 years down the road, and I’ll
be equipped to make decisions in that new world.
Justin Park (USA)
MBA’18
Finance
“I came to Desautels to
invest in my future, and
it’s paying off.”
Finance is embedded in so many parts of our
lives. We use finance to quantify funding needs,
help businesses through stages of growth, and
prioritize investments that make a positive impact
on the community. My Desautels MBA enables me
to analyze and solve problems by looking at the
world through the lens of finance. In retrospect,
I wish I could have taken even more courses than
I did during my time at McGill. I directly apply
the strategies and perspectives I learned from
classes like Pensions Investing in my current
role as an investment analyst for a large pension
plan. Outside of the classroom, I had the opportunity
to participate in case competitions to devise
solutions for pressing social and environmental
challenges. It was an unforgettable experience to
bring home the Net Impact Sustainability challenge
trophy after competing against teams from all
over North America. Ultimately, this real-world
experience equipped me with the skills, network,
and confidence to transition out of student life into a
successful career. The fact that I learned alongside
an international group of students with diverse
viewpoints only added to the experience. Thanks to
my peers, I graduated with a better grasp of what
leadership looks like in dozens of countries around
the world. I came to Desautels to invest in my future,
and it’s paying off.”
Mehreen Haider (Pakistan)
MBA’19
Alumni
who
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Analytics
“At Desautels, I gained the
tools I needed to fill in the gaps
in my knowledge.”
In every company, you need someone who can
analyze data in order to make predictions, automate
and optimize processes, and solve any number of
problems to make things run smoothly. I decided to
pursue an MBA at Desautels when I was working for
an energy company in an analytics role. I had some
skills in manipulating data, but most of my work was
very industry-specific. I knew I had so much more
to learn. At Desautels, I gained the tools I needed
to fill in the gaps in my knowledge. Each one of my
analytics classes equipped me with technical skills
and challenged me to apply them to case studies
and projects in creative ways. One of the most
rewarding parts of the MBA experience was the
opportunity to solve problems in groups. Some of
my classmates had a background in programming,
others in strategy. Everyone brought something
different to the group and benefited from each
other’s expertise. While the Business Analytics
concentration at Desautels is still relatively new,
there are already several cohorts of analytics
students who have gone on to land fantastic
jobs. After graduation, I accepted an offer from
Amazon to work in the field of supply chain
management. Thanks to my MBA, I’ve developed
the skills and background to take on a new
challenge. I’m seeing results.
Anastasia Budaeva (Russia)
MBA’20
Entrepreneurship
“Becoming an entrepreneur
has been the most fulfilling
experience of my life.”
I discovered my passion for retail innovation
and entrepreneurship at Desautels. As an MBA
student, I co-founded a startup called Turbodega
to help small grocers in emerging countries
track their daily sales in real time. From value
creation to marketing strategy, the content I
learned in my MBA classes has been incredibly
useful in this venture. I’m currently applying a
methodology I learned in one of my courses
to improve the efficiency of my company’s
marketing activities. Outside of class, access to
the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship
helped me and my team to refine our product
and value proposition. The Dobson Centre went
above and beyond to connect us to a network of
alumni, mentors, investors, and customers. Today,
Turbodega serves more than 1,000 bodegas. Using
our software management tool, our customers
enjoy a lower cost of goods, access to fair working
capital lines of credit, and data-backed business
advice. Becoming an entrepreneur has been the
most fulfilling experience of my life.
Julio Castañeda (Mexico) Alumni
MBA’19
who
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to make
your mark in
Montréal
There’s a reason Montreal claims the title of
best student city in North America year after
year. A thriving arts and cultural scene, low cost
of living, low level of crime, and plentiful job
opportunities attract students from all over the
world. No matter what their background or creed,
newcomers encounter the welcoming, tolerant
vibe of a city that embodies “joie de vivre” and
prioritizes a high quality of life. They join a young,
diverse population of 1.7 million people who shape
the city into a more appealing destination every
year. Montreal has long enjoyed a reputation for
being an artistic and culinary hotspot, but it has
more recently evolved into a hub for technology,
artificial intelligence (AI), and entrepreneurship
as well. As the island pulses with the energy of
constant growth and change, students have a
unique opportunity to change and grow with it.
Mont Royal
Montreal’s largest public park
offers nearly 500 acres of green
space to exercise, picnic, and enjoy
free entertainment. Walk, cycle,
blade, or ski to the summit for a
skyline view of the city.
Igloofest
Every January, tens of thousands
of Montrealers bundle up for an
outdoor electronic music festival
over four consecutive weekends.
Iconic Restaurants
Montreal’s culinary scene lives up to the
hype. Head to St. Viateur Bagel for some of
the world’s best bagels, Schwartz’s Deli for
traditional Montreal smoked meat, and La
Banquise for a heaping plate of poutine.
Underground City
The largest underground city network in the world
features 32 kilometres of restaurants, shops, metro
stations, and entertainment venues to explore.
Montreal Canadiens
Also referred to as the Habs, Montreal’s
professional ice hockey team packs large,
passionate crowds into the downtown Bell Centre
for home games.
Lachine Canal
Once a major industrial hub, the Canal is now
a haven for recreational boaters, runners, and
cyclists along 14.5 kilometres of waterways
and trails.
Place des Arts
Canada’s largest cultural and artistic complex is
a mecca for fans of music, theatre, dance, and
contemporary art.
Old Port
Old-world charm meets new-world culture in the
streets of the Old Port. Head down to the river to
grab a drink at a rooftop bar, ride the Ferris wheel,
or catch a performance of Cirque du Soleil.
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Employment
by functional areas
2019 Employment
statistics
Our placement rate of 85% within
three months of graduation reflects our
commitment to helping students invest
in their future careers from the first day
they arrive on campus.
Our MBA employment results
Placement within 3
months of graduation1 85%
As a Desautels
student, you will
benefit from virtually
endless opportunities
to prepare for a career
of impact:
→ One-on-one coaching sessions
→ Interactive workshops on topics
like resume and cover letter writing,
interviewing, and networking.
→ Company information sessions
with industry professionals
→ Advanced psychometric testing
→ In-person networking opportunities
through Faculty-led Toronto
trip, Montreal career panels, and
recruitment fairs.
→ Prep programs in Consulting,
Corporate strategy and Finance
→ Online platform to connect with
alumni and mentors
1 85% placement based on 96%
reporting.
Technology
7%
Other
5%
Operations/Production
4%
Marketing/
Business
Development
13%
General
Management
24%
Finance
27%
Consulting
11%
AI / Analytics
9%
Launch a
career that
matters
Business
for change
Ask about our
$2M+
in scholarships
Desautels Faculty of Management
McGill University
Donald E. Armstrong Blg.
3420 McTavish
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 3L1
T 514 398 4066
@desautelsmcgill
mcgill.ca/mba
mba@mcgill.ca
Admissions requirements
→ Two years minimum of relevant full-time post-graduate work experience
→ Transcripts from undergraduate and other graduate degrees
→ Two professional letters of reference
→ TOEFL or IELTS (when applicable)
→ Three essay questions
→ GMAT or GRE
→ Curriculum vitae
→ Interview (by invitation)
Take the next step
Submit your application by the following dates:
ROUND 1 November 1
ROUND 2 January 15
ROUND 3 March 15 Final deadline (International students)
ROUND 4 May 1 Final deadline (Canadian citizens / Permanent residents)

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