Overview

The Business Administration program at Athabasca University focuses on researching practical business and managerial issues through knowledge building, critique, and the systematic application of relevant theories and research to management practice.

Features

It is designed for those who want to make direct impact on their organizations, industry and communities through improved management practice. It is a research-based qualification with the same level of rigor and scholarship expected of any doctoral program.

Accreditation

Athabasca University is a member of The Executive DBA Council (EDBAC). EDBAC is an international association of thirty-five programs with a presence in thirteen countries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational Research

Current Research

Management Research in Practice

Quantitative Research Methods

Qualitative Research Methods

Advanced Readings

Dissertation Proposal/Preparation for Candidacy Exam

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

21 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Fully structured
Continuous support with feedback on request
Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Athabasca, Canada

Disciplines

Business Administration

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Academic requirements

GMAT

550

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have an MBA or equivalent master’s degree and at least 5 years of significant managerial and/or professional experience.

Applicants must also provide:

a completed application form.

a detailed resumé demonstrating five or more years of significant management and/or professional work experience.

a 500 – 1000-word expression of research interests.

3 letters of reference, ideally from 2 professional and 1 academic source.

official transcripts, sent directly to the Faculty of Business from the respective institution(s). Applicants with degrees obtained outside of North America may be required to have educational qualifications assessed independently (see International transcripts).

evidence of a successfully completed university level statistics course.

evidence of English language proficiency (see Proof of English language proficiency at end of this section).

a non-refundable application fee.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19898 CAD / year

≈ 19898 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

19898 CAD / year

≈ 19898 CAD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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