Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development

Cape Breton University’s MBA in Community Economic Development (CED) is the only MBA program in the Americas that aims to deliver advanced business knowledge and skills in the context of the community and the world. The MBA in CED offers a leading edge curriculum that includes all business subjects found in traditional MBA programs, and it also covers economic development, leadership, governance, and management of change.

This program is designed for learners who aspire to play leadership roles in the public sector, in third sector organizations, and in community-minded businesses. The MBA in CED aims to develop a new generation of leaders who have strong business management capabilities, well developed collaborative and interpersonal skills, and deep knowledge of accountability, social responsibility, and development issues and practices. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a difference in leading organizations in an increasingly global community and economy.

The 22-month program in Saskatchewan begins September 2022 at Great Plains College Warman Campus. Classes will be held on alternate weekends and courses may be offered through video conferencing as well to minimize travel. The program consists of 13 core courses, 2 elective courses and a major research essay (70-90 pages). If students miss a course, they have the option of traveling to Cape Breton for a two-week period in July in order to complete.

The program also has a Prior Learning Assessment process in place which provides credit for prior courses combined with work experience. Most BBA or BComm graduates qualify for four course transfer credits and most experienced students qualify for a waiver on the GMAT entry exam.

Bachelor’s degree and standard GMAT score.