Masters of Business Administration (Public Policy and Management Specialization)
University of AlbertaProgram Overview
The Masters of Business Administration (Public Policy and Management Specialization) at University of Alberta is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 20 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 business & management. 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 Masters of Business Administration (Public Policy and Management Specialization) 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: 20 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 2,768 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,660 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Edmonton, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Masters of Business Administration (Public Policy and Management Specialization) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Students acquire the fundamentals of management through a comprehensive set of core business management courses. Building on this foundation, strength in public sector management is developed through specifically designed electives. In these courses, you analyze key issues in policy development, implementation and management. You learn to think creatively and make decisions in the complex and ambiguous environment of public sector. Other electives in relevant and challenging disciplines further develop leadership and management skills.
- In a featured project course, theory is applied to a current issue. Under the guidance of faculty, students in this project course will work with a public or non-profit sector organization to understand, analyze and influence the resolution of a current problem in public policy development, implementation or management.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A completed application form
- Sealed and official transcripts for all post-secondary academic programs attended. These must be sent directly from the institution. If your degree is from the University of Alberta, you do not need to send them
- Detailed resume
- Statement of intent
- Official GMAT score report
- Three letters of reference sent to us by the referees
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,768 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,660 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,768 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,660 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
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- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 20 months
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