University of Fredericton (UFred) in Leadership & Management

It was wonderful thank you :)

I applied to the University of Fredericton Executive MBA program in 2023. As I had pursued a culinary career and did not complete an undergrad. Launching into the workforce and leading people for 2 years before UFRED garnered me conditional acceptance (I had to maintain a B+ minimum average for the foundational first 6 months of the program).

My fears were that a fully remote MBA would a) potentially be a poorer learning experience and b) prevent the opportunity to network and develop relationships with my cohort. These fears dissipated throughout the program; I attended multiple networking events, allowing me to meet Alumni and current students in all MBA programs. I met some amazing, high level business leaders who will become lifelong friends. Most importantly, the work was challenging and compelling, and with the exception of two poor classes (every program has duds) I learned enough to be dangerous in the key business fields.

Should you want to work at a large corporation who values certain schools, go to Queens or Western. If you want an MBA to bolster your professional career, which allows you the flexibility to juggle work, family, personal life and school - this program is darned perfect.

The saying "everything in its right time" truly resonates with my educational journey. Since migrating to Canada in 2008, my goal was to obtain a master's degree for both personal and professional development. My search led me to UFred, where I was immediately impressed by the seamless application process.

That positive first impression was followed by a remarkable learning experience. The professors were consummate professionals who leveraged their deep industry experience and specialized knowledge to make the curriculum incredibly engaging. Fulfilling this long-held ambition has been deeply rewarding, and I am immensely pleased with my decision to choose UFred for this pivotal chapter in my life.