College of Commerce (University of Saskatchewan) Canada

MBA Program

The University of Saskatchewan MBA program can be completed in 12 months - from September to August. Its intensive and highly integrated format will develop your management ability in an applied and useful way. More than that, you will learn the people skills of management including how to manage yourself, how to communicate effectively and how to lead.

A decidedly unique aspect of this innovative MBA program is its completely integrated first term. You will be introduced to the technical tools of management through real life case studies and organizational examples. Conceptual material is presented holistically, incorporating each functional business area.

The second unique aspect of the program is the sector based specializations. You will have the opportunity to specialize in one of Agribusiness Management, bioTechnology Management, Health Services Management, Indigenous Management, or International Business Management. Or, you can customize your program, choosing from a variety of electives.

When you graduate, you will have developed an approach to management that is both integrative and strategic. You will have a deeper understanding of your organization and its local and global context, and you will have developed your personal competencies in areas such as interpersonal communication, team building and leadership. Finally, you will have obtained sector-specific knowledge in one of the above specializations representing vital areas of growth and opportunity in today's economy.

A program designed with you in mind

Twelve months to a specialized MBA

In today’s fast-paced business environment, taking a lengthy leave from the workplace is difficult, and can be detrimental to your career. That’s why the University of Saskatchewan has designed an intensive, highly specialized MBA that can be completed in only 12 months. In one short year, you can earn an MBA tailored to your current occupation, or designed to launch you on a new career.

Foundational qualities

The program will help you increase your own self-awareness, your ability to work with others, your ability to provide effective leadership and your sensitivity to ethical issues in the workplace and in society.

Integrated learning

Excellent managers continuously weave together a wide variety of skills as they guide their organizations. The general manager’s life is not neatly partitioned into functional areas. Our MBA program reflects organizational reality. It is highly integrated and problem oriented. Specific technical skills are introduced as they are needed so that their importance and application is both immediately clear and memorable. Classes are focused on real-world application of this knowledge. The intensive, experiential and case-based format of the MBA program allows you to apply the knowledge you have gained from the theoretical portion instantly into business situations. In this way you will be able to gain a much deeper understanding of the course material presented.

Knowledgeable colleagues

The requirement for three years of work experience before admission to the program ensures that your colleagues in the University of Saskatchewan MBA Program are knowledgeable and experienced industry leaders. Interaction with your classmates will add another dimension to your learning, complementing the course materials presented to you. Furthermore, the friendships you form at the University of Saskatchewan will follow you throughout your personal and professional life.

Diversity within the student body

Historically, the program has had a very diverse student population with a mix of male and female students, international and Canadian students, as well as students with diverse undergraduate backgrounds. This distinctive learning environment will enrich your MBA as you have an opportunity to discuss business issues with colleagues from diverse backgrounds with varied perspectives.

About the University of Saskatchewan

Located in the friendly city of Saskatoon, the University of Saskatchewan is home to outstanding research and learning facilities and programs including: five health science colleges, a nationally renowned library collection, a globally recognized College of Agriculture and Bio-resources, the world’s fourth most powerful light source (Synchrotron), and a North American top 20 College of Engineering.

Celebrating 100 years, the University of Saskatchewan has long-standing tenure and a history of academic excellence. Assisting them in achieving their goals, students benefit from access to tenured faculty and industry business leaders. The City of Saskatoon is recognized as one of Canada’s finest cities for industry commerce, hospitality, and quality of life.