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Overview

The MBA in Global Leadership is a cohort-model MBA program delivered over 16 months. Students complete 14 courses as well as an "MBA Skills Orientation Module" at the beginning of the program. The cohort model enables students to progress through the applied program together as a community of learners, providing strong supports for students to achieve their personal and academic goals.

Program Design

The MBA program is conducted in workshop-style classes, which allows for less lecturing and more experiential learning within the classroom. In addition to international faculty members, the program also features state-of-the-art facilities and smart learning tools that allow for distance learning opportunities with the UPEI library resources in Canada. All courses are scheduled on weekends to accommodate working professionals.

Program Outcomes

The UPEI MBA in Global Leadership program targets a number of specific learning outcomes. Upon successful completion of the degree requirements, students are expected to:

• Exhibit an ability to take on leadership roles and responsibilities in today's complex and dynamic business environment
• Demonstrate a strategic and global mindset
• Demonstrate a comprehensive level of knowledge of contemporary business theories
• Demonstrate critical thinking and job-ready skills
• Demonstrate ethical decision-making skills
• Exhibit effective communication skills in all aspects of the business

Course Structure

The MBA in Global Leadership program is designed for individuals who wish to complete their MBA degree in 12 or 24 months. The program begins with an orientation module, followed by courses in the Fall, Winter, and Summer semesters.

Required Courses

The required courses for the MBA in Global Leadership are:

• Business 6500 – MBA Skills Orientation Module
• Business 6510 – Global Leadership and Ethics
• Business 6520 – Negotiation Within and Across Cultures
• Business 6530 – Financial and Managerial Accounting
• Business 6540 – Financial Management
• Business 6550 – Management and Organizational Behaviour
• Business 6560 – International Marketing Management
• Business 6570 – International Operations Management
• Business 6580 – Statistics and Business Analytics
• Business 6590 – Project Management
• Business 6600 – Strategy for the Global Organization
• Business 6610 – International Capstone Project

Elective Courses

In addition to completing all the required courses, students must complete three of the following elective courses:

• Business 7510 – Corporate Governance and Business Ethics
• Business 7520 – Disruptive Technologies and Creative Business Thinking
• Business 7530 – Global Banking and Capital Markets
• Business 7540 – Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Management
• Business 7550 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Global Business Environment
• Business 7560 – International Trade and Finance
• Business 7570 – Managing People and Teams in a Global Context
• Business 7580 – The Future of Marketing
• Business 7590 – The Impact of Climate Change on Business
• Business 7950 – Special Topics in Business
• Business 7960 – Directed Studies in International Business

Admissions Criteria

Refer to the Graduate Admissions page for information on admission criteria.

Application Deadline

Applications and all documentation must be received by August 15 for a fall semester start date.

Fees and Funding

Refer to the Graduate Tuition Fees page for more information on fees and funding.

Faculty Members

UPEI has about 250 faculty members—exceptional scholars, teachers, and mentors, with more being hired each year. Award-winning faculty from around the globe have made UPEI home, providing students with the opportunity to learn directly from world-class professors and researchers in small classes.