Program Overview
The Combined Program at University of Alberta is a MBA programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Combined Program programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Edmonton, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Combined Program programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Library and Information Studies
- Organization of Information
- Reference and Information Services
- Introduction to Research
- Business Skills Orientation
- Career Management Skills
- Introduction to Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Accounting Information and Internal Decision Making
- Economic Foundations
- Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility with Communications
- Managerial Finance
- Data Analysis and Decision Making
- Principles of Marketing Management
- Managing People
- Business Strategy
- Leadership Skills
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
Listed below are the minimum requirements in order to be considered for admission to the MLIS program:
Completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta (including International Equivalents)
A GPA of 3.0 on most 4-point grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on your most recent two years of full time study (or equivalent).
English Language Proficiency (ELP)
Supporting Documentation
Technology Proficiency
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Alberta directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
public research university in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
