Program Overview

MBA (Executive Option)

The John Molson Executive MBA produces leaders who flourish in times of ambiguity and fast-paced change. Ranked Top 3 in Canada, Quebec's first Executive MBA program is rooted in real-world experience, with a focus on business fundamentals, innovation, global integration, and leading change for the future.

Program Overview

The program covers fundamental contemporary business concepts and is divided into four thematic terms, each capped by an integrative course applying the learned knowledge in a real-life context. Students collaborate with faculty members who are carefully selected based on their in-depth subject knowledge, proven teaching and facilitation skills, and hands-on familiarity with the "real life" business world.

Program Structure

• Degree requirements: Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 46 credits.
• Core Courses: 37.5 credits, including:
  • EMBA 610 Measuring and Reporting Financial Performance (3.00)
  • EMBA 611 Managing Talent (3.00)
  • EMBA 612 Marketing Management (3.00)
  • EMBA 613 Capital Markets and Financial Management (3.00)
  • EMBA 620 Business Process Analytics and Supply Chain Strategy (3.00)
  • EMBA 621 Information Technology and Digital Strategy (3.00)
  • EMBA 622 Business, Government and the Economy (1.50)
  • EMBA 623 Managing in a Global Environment (3.00)
  • EMBA 631 Strategic Management Accounting (3.00)
  • EMBA 636 Climate Risk: Strategic Transformation for Sustainability (3.00)
  • EMBA 637 Corporate Governance (3.00)
  • EMBA 640 Leadership (3.00)
  • EMBA 642 Crafting and Implementing a Winning Strategy (3.00)
• Integrative Courses: 8.5 credits, including:
  • EMBA 615 Live Case Experience (1.00)
  • EMBA 625 Business Opportunities and Cultural Immersion (International study trip) (1.00)
  • EMBA 626 Business Opportunities and Cultural Immersion - Indigenous Perspectives (0.50)
  • EMBA 635 Innovation & Venture Creation (3.00)
  • EMBA 646 Applied Field Project (3.00)
  • EMBA 670 Transformational Insight (0.00)

Admission Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional, managerial, or entrepreneurial work experience
• Support commitment by employer
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications
• Satisfactory result on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), which may be waived for candidates with strong academic credentials
• Minimum of two letters of reference from work-related or academic sources
• Statement of purpose
• Successful interview with the Admission Committee
• Proficiency in English, with requirements and exemptions detailed on the English language proficiency page

Application Process

Review the steps before applying and program-specific requirements. Application deadlines are as follows:

• Fall: June 1
• Winter: Not applicable
• Summer: Not applicable Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. International students are encouraged to apply early due to the waiting period involved in meeting entry requirements to Canada and Quebec.

Tuition & Funding

The program fees are all-inclusive and cover all necessary aspects of graduate business education. Detailed information on program fees is available.

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