University of Alberta
Alberta School of Business
The Alberta School of Business is one of Canada’s leading business schools, offering undergraduate, graduate, doctorate and executive education programs. The School began offering courses in 1916 as the School of Accountancy and graduated the first MBA class in 1966. Today, it is consistently ranked among the best in the world for research, teaching and community involvement. The Alberta School of Business is also the first and longest continuously AACSB accredited business school in Canada. Accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) 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.
Our programs
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) – offers five different undergraduate degree programs and 11 majors.
MBA – offers full-time, part-time, and FastTrack MBA options.
Executive MBA (EMBA) – an intensive, 22-month program designed for senior-level managers.
Master of Accounting (MAcc) – designed for individuals wanting to pursue the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
Master of Financial Management (MFM) – designed for individuals who aspire to the role of Controller, Treasurer or Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in for-profit private or public sector organizations.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business (PhD) offers specializations in Accounting, Finance, Operations & Information Systems, Marketing, and Strategic Management & Organization.
Our city
The capital city of Alberta, Edmonton is the fifth-largest municipality in Canada with a metropolitan area population of over one million. Home to a vibrant economy, Alberta’s capital region enjoys a stable business environment with strong long-term growth opportunities. Famed for its entrepreneurial spirit, Edmonton is a place where people come together to build, create and change things for the better. It is defined by and entrepreneurial spirit not only in business, but also in the arts and in social activism aimed at ensuring opportunity for all. It is a place where good ideas have the best change to become reality.
Why study here?
Since 1908, the University of Alberta has established itself as a leading research-intensive university, one of the top five universities in Canada and amongst the top 120 universities worldwide. The U of A is home to more than 40,000 students enrolled in 500 graduated 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.
Alberta School of Business at University of Alberta
