The Program
After a summer break, second year classes resume in August with an intensive week where Edmonton students play host to the University of Calgary EMBA cohort. The program draws to a close with the 10 day International Study Tour in May.
Course Details
The curriculum is designed to be challenging and to ensure that you will be able to take on the leadership role of a general manager.
Courses are sequenced to first sharpen your knowledge and understanding of the key functional areas of management. This would include important areas such as finance, marketing, and operations management.
From there, the courses delve into the latest in management theory and practices. There is a strong focus on leadership, strategy, and international business. A complete course listing is available below:
Alberta EMBA Courses and Deliverables
Schedule of Classes
The Executive MBA program is designed to further develop the skills and knowledge of existing leaders. The program is structured so that individuals can continue to work full-time and still complete their degree in two years.
Throughout the two years of the program there are 3 week-long intensive courses and 16 regular courses. Regular courses are held every second Friday and Saturday during the semester. Classes take place during the day.
Students
Your class will include intelligent, hard working, successful individuals, just like yourself. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you will be able to draw upon the rich and diverse backgrounds of fellow students and further your knowledge base.
Executive Speaker Series
In order to build your leadership capabilities, you need to interact with the individuals who are shaping Canada's major organizations today. Our Executive Speaker Series gives you the opportunity to consider leadership and strategy from the perspectie of a senior executive. You will interact directly with business leaders who will describe how they tackle the tough issues and share their personal thoughts about effective leadership styles.
Executive Coaching
As part of the Executive MBA, students have access to executive coaching sessions. These sessions are designed to further enhance leadership skills and improve individual performace.
"I found the sessions absolutely valuable. We discussed a number of topics including career transition and receieved a lot of great advice and business connections. The sessions helped me gain focus and become inspired about planning my next steps" - 2010 Executive MBA Graduate