Overview

Features

Designed for seasoned executives, the Executive Doctorate of Business Administration program at Saint Mary's University offers an impressive credential that will not only distinguish their value in the job market but also reward them with critical knowledge and skills to succeed in today’s complex business environment.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Assessing Business and Management Evidence

Building and Testing Models

Conducting an Applied Research Project Part

Applying Methods

Making Sense of Data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

33 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Business Administration View 9 other PhDs in Business Administration in Canada

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Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

An MBA degree or equivalent master-level degree (eg., Master of Public Administration) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.3 scale)

A strong GMAT score would be considered an asset and may be required by the admissions committee

We prefer a candidate to have approximately 15 years of senior managerial and/or executive work experience.

If your first language is not English, you must submit an official TOEFL iBT® or IELTS. Tests cannot be more than two years old. We require an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no band below 6.5.

You must provide a letter of intent and be available for an interview if required.

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Tuition Fees

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25000 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

25000 CAD / year

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Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Halifax

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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