The Executive MBA program of UPEI - University of Prince Edward Island is designed for working people. Its structure is flexible to fit students’ needs as much as possible.

One can normally enroll in four courses per semester and form small, self-managed teams to work on projects, thus enabling them to learn from each others’ backgrounds and experiences.

Program Requirements

One enrolled in the MBA program are required to complete a total of 42 credit hours (14 courses) comprised of required courses, specialization courses, and a signature project.

One has the opportunity to complete the MBA program in 24 months.

One must complete all required courses within six years of being admitted to the program.

GRADUATE COURSES

One in both specialization streams must complete 24 credit hours of required core courses and a signature project equivalent to 6 credit hours. The required core courses for both streams are as follows:

• Business 601 - Management of People and Organizations
• Business 602 - Financial and Managerial Accounting
• Business 603 - Marketing Management
• Business 604 - Operations Management
• Business 605 - Corporate Finance
• Business 606 - International Business for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
• Business 607 - Strategic Management
• Business 608 - Business Research Methods
• Business 801 - Business Research in Practice

Specialization Courses

Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship Courses
• Business 701 - Biotechnology Management and Development (required)
• Business 702 - Commercialization of Biotechnology and Innovations (required)
• Business 703 - Ethics and Governance in Biotechnology Management
• Business 704 - International Relations, Laws, and Policies of Biotechnology
• Business 705 - Growth Strategies
• Business 706 - Venture Financing Strategies
• Business 707 - Managing Biotechnology Innovation

Innovative Management Courses
• Business 720 - Managing In and Creating an Innovative Culture (required)
• Business 721 - Innovative Management (required)
• Business 722 - Managing Customer Value
• Business 723 - Creativity and Innovation for Change Management
• Business 724 - Governance, Leadership, and Professional Development
• Business 725 - Management and Government Perspectives
• Business 726 - Strategy and Management Consulting