Program Overview
The MBA (CPA Stream) at Saint Mary's University is a MBA programme in Business & Management 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 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 MBA (CPA Stream) 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 2,497 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 1,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MBA (CPA Stream) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Management Information Systems: Strategy & Practice
- Financial Reporting and Statement Analysis
- Integrative Managerial Accounting I
- Integrative Managerial Accounting II
- Integrative Financial Accounting
- Integrative Public Auditing
- Taxation and Financial Planning
- Seminar in Accounting
- Financial Management
- Strategic Marketing
- Strategic Design and Improvement of Operations
- Performance Management
- Strategic Management
- Integrative Management Exercise and successful completion of CPA Integrative Case exam
- Professional skills Development (compulsory noncredit)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
- An undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 with the last 2 years GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Two years of business-related work experience (any field) with a current position in an accounting related area.
- For non-English language candidates, minimum TOEFL 100; IELTS 7.0
- Must have successfully completed the course equivalency of the entry level pre-professional accounting education requirements of the CPA profession as outlined by the prevailing Canadian CPA competency map (minimum acceptable grade in these prerequisite courses is a C+ (67%) with an overall minimum average of B (73%))
- Must be in good standing with a provincial CPA professional body
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 2,497 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 1,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 2,497 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 1,728 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Saint Mary's University 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 Saint Mary's University
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Canada
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
