Program Overview

Program Overview

The Haskayne Master of Management program is designed for recent graduates of non-business fields, providing students with the opportunity to supplement their undergraduate field of interest with business skills and knowledge. Upon graduation, students will possess an interdisciplinary skillset that will provide the comprehensive edge needed to successfully launch their career.

Program Details

• The program is a course-based, 10-month intensive, full-time study.
• Students will develop a broad knowledge of business essentials from accounting and marketing to logistics and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Beyond the classroom, students will have exciting opportunities to make connections with the Calgary business community and grow their skills through networking events, live case studies, mentorship, career development opportunities, and more.

Combined Master of Management/Master of Science

The Haskayne School of Business offers students the opportunity to take a combined dual degree program with the Technical University of Munich (TUM). This dual degree results in two graduate degrees, the Master of Management from the University of Calgary and the Master of Science from TUM.

Completing the Program

• Required courses: Topics may include accounting, business communications, entrepreneurship, operations management, business technology management, and others.
• Courses for BComm Graduates: For students approved for a BComm exemption, requirements normally will be: Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Management Studies, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources, and 8 elective courses.

Outcomes

Possible career paths for graduates include:

• Business Analyst
• Project Coordinator
• Marketing Associate
• Business Development Coordinator

Program Structure

• The program is a course-based program equivalent to 11 required courses.
• Classroom delivery is used.
• The expected time for completion is 10 months, with a maximum time to complete of 2 years.
• No supervisor is required.

Fees and Funding

Information on fees and fee regulations, as well as awards and financial assistance, can be found in the Graduate Calendar.

Admission Requirements

• GPA: A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the last 60 units of university-level courses at the time of application.
• Preparatory courses: It is recommended that applicants complete an undergraduate course in economics, statistics, mathematics, or psychology.
• Minimum education: A four-year non-business baccalaureate degree.
• Work experience: A maximum of 3 years since completion of an undergraduate degree.
• Documents:
  • A 250-word response to each of two questions as part of the application process.
  • Participation in an interview (upon request).
  • Current Resume
• Test scores: None
• Reference letter: None
• Work samples: None

English Language Proficiency

An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt) score of 97 (Internet-based, with no section less than 20).
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 (minimum of 6.0 in each section).
• Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) score of 70 (70 in some sections – up to the program, 60 in all other).
• Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) score of A- in one or two courses (up to the program), “B+” on all other courses.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency minimum score of 191.

Deadlines

• For admission on September 1:
  • Canadians and permanent residents: June 1
  • International students: February 1