Executive MBA

The University of Fredericton’s (UFred’s) fully online Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program is designed for advanced career professionals who aspire to lead their organization towards superior performance. The program will enhance the learner’s capacity to contribute strategically while solidifying their understanding of management principles. Participants will further boost their ability for critical thinking while collaborating and networking with professionals at their level across Canada and around the world.

The EMBA is a flexible program that has been developed for working professionals. UFred ensures students are able to balance their studies with their careers and other personal and professional commitments. With the ability to pause their studies at any time, UFred ensures students can take a break in their program as required.

Each course in the EMBA program requires the attendance of one virtual class (vClass) a week. vClasses take place in the evening between Monday and Thursday, at the earliest 6:30 p.m. EST, and typically last 1-2 hours.

The curriculum kicks off with a series of foundational courses, each spanning 7 weeks, that cover essential expert insights from economics, organizational strategy, and leadership theory.

After the foundational courses are completed, then learners begin with chosen specialty stream courses. These courses involve intense group work assignments, where they will get a chance to learn from their peers and their vast professional experience, as well as from the instructors. Available specialty stream options within the EMBA program include Global Leadership, Innovation Leadership, Consulting Leadership, Human Resources Leadership, Business Analytics Leadership, Health & Safety Leadership, Professional Selling Leadership, Social Enterprise Leadership, Marketing Leadership, and Artificial Intelligence Leadership.

Finish off the program by collaborating on a capstone project, by integrating and applying the knowledge, skills, and critical insights learned throughout the EMBA studies.

What You’ll Learn

• Leadership Theory and Practice.
• Financial and Managerial Accounting.
• Managerial Finance.
• The Global Economic Environment.
• Governance, Strategy and Structure.
• Systems Thinking and Organizational Design.
• Strategic Marketing Planning.
• Strategic Operations Planning.
• Strategic Human Resources Planning.
• Strategic Information Systems Planning.

Admission Requirements

• An undergraduate degree from a recognized and accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 grade scale.
• International applicants must be qualified for university or college admission in their home countries and transcripts must show superior performance on the basis of the country’s grading scheme. Degrees completed outside of North America, may have their degree evaluated by World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Services of Canada (ICAS). Those reports can be sent directly to UFred or can have them notarized by a lawyer.

Program duration is 1.5 years, two courses per semester, or 2.5 years, one course per semester.

Tuition is pay-per-course for added flexibility.

Commitment is 18-25 hours per week.