The document discusses an MBA graduate's positive experience in the Alberta MBA program. It states that the MBA challenged her professionally and personally, allowed her to make strong global connections, and took place in a supportive learning environment due to small class sizes and engaged professors.

1. “The MBA is one of the best things I have
done so far in my life. This program
challenged me to take my professional
and personal development to a whole
new level and provided the opportunity
for me to create strong connections with
people from all over the world. The small
class size and professors encouraged a
dynamic, innovative and supportive
learning environment.”
Kate McIntosh
MBA 2013
Senior Organizational
Effectiveness Consultant,
The City of Edmonton
TRANSFORMING
ALBERTA MBALEADERS FROM ALBERTA FOR THE WORLD
“The MBA is one of the best things I have
done so far in my life. This program
challenged me to take my professional
and personal development to a whole
new level and provided the opportunity
for me to create strong connections with
people from all over the world. The small
class size and professors encouraged a
dynamic, innovative and supportive
learning environment.”
Kate McIntosh
MBA 2013
Senior Organizational
Effectiveness Consultant,
The City of Edmonton

2. FROM ALBERTA
WORLD
LEADERS
Anchored in Alberta and connected to the
national economy, the reach of the Alberta
MBA extends far beyond our borders. Bringing
together world-class Faculty with the best and
brightest students from around the globe, the
Alberta MBA equips students with the skills,
knowledge and experience to lead.
EDMONTON 1
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA 3
ALBERTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 5
THE PROGRAM 7
DEGREE OPTIONS 9
WHO IS AN ALBERTA MBA 11
OUTSTANDING FACULTY 13
CAREER INVESTMENT 15
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES 16
FOR THE

3. 1LEADERS FROM ALBERTA FOR THE WORLD
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.
Edmonton is known as the “Festival City” with
over 30 festivals taking place each year. Along
with a vibrant social scene, Edmonton is home
to North America’s largest urban park with
the Edmonton river valley stretching through
the heart of the city. The University is centrally
located beside the river valley, directly across
from downtown.
EDMONTON
THE CAPITAL OF
CULTURE, CREATIVITY
and FLARE.

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5. 3LEADERS FROM ALBERTA FOR THE WORLD
Classes began at the University of Alberta in
1908. Over the past century, the U of A has
established itself as a leading research intensive
University, one of the top five Universities in
Canada and amongst the Top 100 Universities
worldwide. The University is home to more
than 38,000 students enrolled in 170 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.
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
INNOVATION SPRINGS
FROM A LONG AND
PROUD HISTORY.

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7. 5LEADERS FROM ALBERTA FOR THE WORLD
ALBERTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
A REPUTATION WELL
EARNED AND HIGHLY
ACKNOWLEDGED.
The Alberta School of Business is one of
Canada’s leading business schools, offering
Bachelor of Commerce, Master, PhD and
Executive Education programs. The School
began offering courses in 1916 as the
School of Accountancy and graduated
the first MBA class in 1966. The School
is consistently rated among the best
in Canada for research, teaching and
community involvement.
The Alberta School of Business is also the
longest continuously AACSB accredited
business school in Canada. Accreditation by
the Associate to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business 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.

8. “The Alberta MBA with the Finance
Specialization opened doors to countless
opportunities. It is a degree that gives
me the ability to develop my career to its
fullest potential, at an accelerated pace.
Aside from a powerful life experience I
got from the program, my MBA degree
supplies three main value propositions:
Skills, Critical/Analytical Thinking
and Networks.”
DAN XU
MBA 2010
Analyst,
Commercial Banking,
TD Bank
Financial Group
“The Alberta MBA with the Finance
Specialization opened doors to countless
opportunities. It is a degree that gives
me the ability to develop my career to its
fullest potential, at an accelerated pace.
Aside from a powerful life experience I
got from the program, my MBA degree
supplies three main value propositions:
Skills, Critical/Analytical Thinking
and Networks.”
DAN XU
MBA 2010
Analyst,
Commercial Banking,
TD Bank
Financial Group
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9. 7LEADERS FROM ALBERTA FOR THE WORLD
THE PROGRAM SPECIALIZATIONS
WHERE ACADEMIA
MEETS ATTITUDE.
The Alberta MBA is a 16-20 month full-time
program. The program is unquestionably
challenging, inspiring, focused, effective
and “real world”. Through a blend of
lecture, case, and applied learning, Alberta
MBA graduates are equipped with current
knowledge and pragmatic and sought
after skills.
Students complete a core curriculum that
provides a thorough, integrated grounding
in management essentials and round off
their degree with a mix of elective courses.
Through the elective courses, you are able to
tailor your degree with a mix of courses best
suited to your own interests, or complete
one of our formal specializations.
Building off the expertise of our Faculty and the
unique strengths of the local economy, we offer
specializations in:
Natural Resources, Energy,
and Environment
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Finance
International Business
Sustainability
Public Policy and Management

10. “The reach of the Alberta
School of Business is extensive
and influential. When you
join the Alberta MBA you build
a community of meaningful
connections & friendships that
last a lifetime.”
STEVE KOVACIC
MBA 2010
Director,
Occupational Health & Safety
Covenant Health
Co-Chair,
Emerging Health Leaders
Edmonton
Sessional Instructor
Concordia University
“The reach of the Alberta
School of Business is extensive
and influential. When you
join the Alberta MBA you build
a community of meaningful
connections & friendships that
last a lifetime.”
STEVE KOVACIC
MBA 2010
Director,
Occupational Health & Safety
Covenant Health
Co-Chair,
Emerging Health Leaders
Edmonton
Sessional Instructor
Concordia University
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11. 9LEADERS FROM ALBERTA FOR THE WORLD
The Alberta Evening MBA delivers the same
curriculum as the Full-Time MBA but allows you
to complete the program while continuing to
work. Classes are offered Monday – Thursday
evenings. While most students choose to
complete two courses per term, you have the
flexibility to choose how light or heavy
of a course load you take each term.
Typically completed in three to four years,
you would have up to six years to meet the
MBA degree requirements.
Designed for individuals holding a Bachelor’s
degree in Business from a North American
university, the FastTrack MBA allows you to
complete the Alberta MBA in just one-year.
Rather than relearning business fundamentals,
the FastTrack MBA focuses your studies
on advanced management topics that you
require to take your career to the next level.
Incorporating students into senior Alberta MBA
elective courses, the FastTrack MBA allows you
to connect with students from a wide range
of backgrounds and pursue one of Alberta’s
unique specializations.
Leveraging the academic strength of the
University, the Alberta MBA allows you to
complete a combined degree. We currently offer
combined degrees with Medicine, Pharmacy,
Engineering, Law, Library and Information
Studies, and Agriculture, Life and
Environmental Sciences.
EVENING MBA
FASTTRACK MBA FOR BUSINESS GRADUATES
COMBINED DEGREES
FLEXIBLE
DEGREE OPTIONS.

12. “I was new to Edmonton when
I began the Alberta MBA program.
School of Business initiatives, academic
competitions and student groups
gave me the networking opportunities
I needed to connect with business
professionals in the community and
begin a new career.”
LOREN
MILLER
MBA 2012
Senior Manager,
Corporate Social
Responsibility,
ATB Financial
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13. 11LEADERS FROM ALBERTA FOR THE WORLD
Who is an
Alberta MBA.
The Alberta MBA attracts strong, mature students who strengthen the learning environment
through their rich and diverse backgrounds. The individuals admitted to the Alberta MBA are smart,
savvy and hardworking with leadership ability, initiative, excellent communication skills, strong
career ambitions and the desire to make an impact in the business world.
International Students 50%
Average GMAT 630
Average GPA 3.4 / 4.0
Average Work Experience 5 years
Average Age 28
PROFILE OF ENTERING STUDENTS
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE BACKGROUNDS
Science
Engineering
Commerce
Arts/Humanities/Economics
Other
30%20%10%

14. “The Alberta MBA with the Natural
Resources Energy & Environment
specialization opened doors to
immense opportunities. In addition to
a world-class education and faculty,
the Alberta MBA provided excellent
networking opportunities. The Alberta
MBA program was easily one of
the best decisions for my
professional career.”
MARK VODDEN
MBA 2012
Senior Associate,
Mergers & Acquisitions,
Corporate Finance Advisory,
Deloitte.
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“The Alberta MBA with the Natural
Resources Energy & Environment
specialization opened doors to
immense opportunities. In addition to
a world-class education and faculty,
the Alberta MBA provided excellent
networking opportunities. The Alberta
MBA program was easily one of
the best decisions for my
professional career.”
MARK VODDEN
MBA 2012
Senior Associate,
Mergers & Acquisitions,
Corporate Finance Advisory,
Deloitte.

15. Collaborative
Environment.
Outstanding
Faculty.
With approximately 80 students accepted each
year, the Alberta MBA provides a personalized
and high-quality learning experience which is
further enhanced by the faculty, many of them
winners of teaching and excellence awards.
Teamwork is an essential element of the Alberta
MBA. Entering students move through the core
curriculum in groups and develop close working
relationships. With a diverse student body,
students are exposed to a wide range of views
and insights from their classmates. These strong
connections carry forward into our strong and
active alumni network.
Alberta’s close-knit environment extends beyond
the classroom. Whether representing Alberta at
the MBA Games, creating social change with
Net Impact, or getting involved with the MBA
Association there are many opportunities to be
active outside of class.
Home to exceptional faculty, the Alberta
School of Business is ranked among the top
10 publically funded universities for research
by the Financial Times of London (2013).
While the School boasts incredible research
talent, this does not come at the expense
of teaching. Our high quality instruction is
informed by exceptional research. One of the
key strengths of the Alberta MBA is the climate
of collaboration that brings that knowledge into
the classroom.
Our small class sizes foster personal attention
from faculty members. The Alberta School of
Business has produced four winners of the
national 3M Teaching Fellowship, more than
any other Canadian business school. This
prestigious post-secondary teaching award
recognizes not only instructional excellence
but also educational leadership.
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16. “Even with a prior undergraduate
degree in Business and a number of
years of corporate work experience,
the MBA program provided value that
far exceeded my expectation. It has
given me the full range of skills I need
to succeed in the corporate world.”
RANDY YU
MBA 2005
Senior Strategy
Manager,
TELUS
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17. 15LEADERS FROM ALBERTA FOR THE WORLD
Career Investment.
The Alberta MBA brings together a diverse group of students from over 18 countries for a
transformational and life-changing experience. Through our rigorous MBA program and the
personalized support from our Career Education and Coaching team, Alberta MBA grads are
well positioned for post-MBA career success.
Mentorship Program
The Alberta MBA offers a formal mentorship program, where you are paired with a leader from
the local or international business community who provides career guidance and support.
Real World Experience
As part of our capstone Business Strategy course, you will have the opportunity to work with an
outside organization on a strategic issue they are facing. As part of your team, you will identify the
issue and potential solutions, recommend a course of action and develop an implementation plan
for your client. This provides an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in the Alberta MBA in a
real-world setting and gain experience during your studies.
Career Services
Our Career Education and Coaching team provides individualized coaching, career planning and career
management training. Partners in your career search; our team supports and facilitates your transition
into the next stage of your career.
Global Alumni Network
After graduation, you will become part of Alberta School of Business Alumni Association, joining over
25,000 individuals. Alberta alumni span the globe with School of Business alumni in over 70 countries
and over 50 University of Alberta alumni chapters around the world.
After graduation, Alberta MBA alumni have gone on to establish distinguished careers in every sector
of business in Canada and across the globe. Our graduates share a strong knowledge base readily
applied in the business world, a strong network of fellow alumni, the Alberta MBA degree and most
of all a spirit of adventure!

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Global
Opportunities.
The Alberta MBA delivers a multi-disciplinary education that equips students to handle the
knowledge and information based economy, provides strong problem solving and communication
skills and instills a global perspective on business. Through the global makeup of the student body,
international study tours and formal exchanges, students are exposed to the global nature of
business through the Alberta MBA.
International Study Tours
International study tours are a chance for students to travel with their classmates and experience
first-hand the business environment outside of Canada. Lasting approximately two weeks, students
get the opportunity to visit organizations, learn from prominent business leaders and instructors,
network with international organizations, and explore the culture and sights during the tour.
Recent tours have visited Europe, China, and Brazil.
Exchanges
In addition to exchange opportunities with 23 international business schools, you will also have
the opportunity to participate in our unique dual degree program. Through the dual degree
program, you’ll be able to complete the Alberta MBA and a Master’s degree from one of our
three partner schools in France, Germany, or Japan. Not only would this provide a great
cross-cultural learning experience, but you would also receive an international credential
along with your Alberta MBA.

20. www.mba.net
For more information about the Alberta MBA Programs contact:
Alberta MBA Programs
Room 2-30 Business Building University of Alberta Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2R6
Email: mba@ualberta.ca
Phone: 780.492.3946
Toll Free: 866.492.7676
For more information about the Alberta MBA Programs contact:
Alberta MBA Programs
Room 2-30 Business Building University of Alberta Edmonton, AB Canada T6G 2R6
Email: mba@ualberta.ca
Phone: 780.492.3946
Toll Free: 866.492.7676