Master of Business Administration is a master of business administration in Business Administration programme offered by Athabasca University in Athabasca, Canada. The programme runs for 2.5 years, delivered fully online. It carries 48.0 credits (credits). Tuition is CAD 56,804 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Master of Business Administration
Field:Business Administration
Duration: 2.5 years
Delivery: Online
Credits: 48.0 (credits)
Local tuition: CAD 56,804 / total
Last checked September 2026 · Source: athabascau.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Athabasca University's Master of Business Administration is a graduate-level, fully online program built around 48 credits of coursework. Phase 1 comprises six core courses, an orientation component, and a comprehensive exam; Phase 2 lets students choose between four advanced courses plus three electives and an applied project, or six electives, before a six-credit capstone course. Most courses run eight weeks and carry three credits, with some six-credit electives extending to ten weeks. The program is accredited by AACSB International and offers several elective-based routes oriented toward executives, accountants, health-sector leaders, and supply chain managers. Classes are held in small groups of roughly eight to ten students, and case studies draw on real workplace scenarios. The program admits at three points each year, in January, May, and August, and can be completed in as little as 1.5 years on an accelerated basis or over 2.5 to 3 years through the regular route. It is designed for experienced managers and professionals looking to build advanced leadership skills; applicants without an undergraduate degree may still apply if they have at least eight years of managerial experience.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requirements vary by route. MBA for Executives: an undergraduate degree from an accredited post-secondary institution and at least 3 years of acceptable managerial experience; or an acceptable professional designation and at least 5 years of acceptable managerial experience; or a minimum of 8 years of substantial managerial experience and relevant education and/or training (applicants without a degree must first complete the Graduate Diploma – Management and transfer into MBA Phase 2). Accelerated Entry: a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Management, or similar business degree completed within the last 10 years, plus at least 3 years of management experience. Specialized routes (for Accountants, Health Leaders, Supply Chain Managers) carry their own specific entry requirements. No specific GPA or English-test score is published for this program on its own page — see the full admission requirements for the route you choose.
Application Details
Start Date:August; January; May (3 intakes each year)
Application Deadline:June 15 for the August start; October 15 for the January start; March 15 for the May start
