What Sets Ivey’s Accelerated MBA Program Apart?

Ivey’s AMBA program combines the flexible principles of both part-time and accelerated learning into one, allowing students to continue to work full-time while completing their MBA in just 14 months.

The program kicks off with a week-long residence in London, followed by three days of in-class sessions (Friday-Sunday) per month in downtown Toronto, which complement online learning that you do at your own pace. This blended learning approach balances schedule flexibility with valuable in-person connection and networking with your cohort, which is typically about 58 students.

The curriculum covers 14 courses across three themes: Leadership Essentials, Innovation and Disruption (including an Ivey field project), and Global Business (including an international study trip at the end of the program).

What Sets the University of Fredericton’s Part-Time MBA Program Apart?

The MBA program is built on four pillars of online education: live virtual classes; collaborative group work; an online campus environment for students and professors to connect (including office hours); and a virtual library. Classes have a maximum of 25 students, providing lots of direct, hands-on instruction with every person in class.

Students can choose between 11 specialty streams to further customize their learning based on their career goals, from Global Leadership to Business Analytics Leadership. Every student also completes the program with a capstone project that allows them to deeply research a topic they are passionate about, which can be done remotely or via an international field study trip.

Taking one course per term, students can complete UFred’s MBA program in 3.5 years; taking two courses per term, students can complete the program in just two years. There is also the option to pay per course – with payment flexibility potentially making this degree more attainable for working professionals.

What Sets Schulich’s Flexible MBA Programs Apart?

The ability to switch between full-time and part-time course loads based on what best suits your needs emphasizes Schulich’s dedication to flexibility and accommodation in its MBAs. Located in Canada’s business and financial capital, students can take courses at either of Schulich’s two campuses (North York and downtown Toronto).

Students can move through these programs quickly, completing the accelerated part-time program in 16-20 months – which is the average length of a typical full-time MBA. The regular part-time program typically takes about three years to complete, with both daytime and evening classes available.

Schulich offers 16 specializations for its MBA, including in-demand areas such as Business Consulting, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Health Industry Management, providing opportunities to further customize the MBA curriculum to your career goals.

Those who want to complete a full-time MBA while also working full-time can explore the Weekend and Evening MBA: The program takes the core elements of Schulich’s traditional, full-time MBA in Year 1, and combines them with a curated list of Schulich’s most popular MBA elective courses in Year 2, spread over six terms.

What Sets Sauder School of Business’s PMBA Program Apart?

With a duration of just 24 months, the UBC PMBA is a relatively short part-time MBA program. Designed for professionals who want to get their MBA without sacrificing career momentum, students can choose between two streams: attending in-person classes every two to three weekends, or participating in online classes on two evenings a week.

UBC Sauder’s live online learning experience blends advanced technology with real-time interaction, leveraging immersive technology in specialized studios that allow for live annotation and interactive collaboration, ensuring professors can engage with students dynamically.

The PMBA does include three in-person, 8-day residencies that foster networking and collaboration, which focus on leadership and competitive strategy, business development and negotiations, and ethics, sustainability, and managing change. (This element of the program is mandatory in-person, even for those in the online cohort.)

What Sets Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics’ Flexible MBA Program Apart?

TRU offers a flexible MBA program where students can choose to study full-time or part-time, and the program can be completed entirely online, on-campus, or a combination of both. Online courses are available to students residing in Canada and are made to fit around your schedule. The program also allows students to customize their learning experience, choosing between course-based, project-based, or thesis-based pathways. As a part-time student, you must complete the program within seven years of your start date.

No matter the delivery method, the program uses the case approach, business simulations, team projects, and guest speakers to engage students in the learning process, with global perspectives incorporated throughout the curriculum.

What Sets DeGroote School of Business’s Flexible MBA Programs Apart?

The Blended Learning Part-Time MBA is a three year program that offers a balanced approach to completing an MBA for the busy professional. Courses are adapted for those actively in the workforce, so that students can take what they learn in the classroom and immediately apply it. Classes are taught online and in person during weekend residencies, where students are required to attend class at the Ron Joyce Centre in Hamilton for three weekends per term. As part of a dedicated cohort, students have a greater opportunity to network and collaborate with peers, especially during the weekend residencies.

The in-person Accelerated MBA program can also be completed part-time, in two to three years. It’s designed for professionals who earned a BBA or BCom in the last 10 years from a Canadian or American institution, have at least two years of work experience, and want to fast-track their education by applying their prior learning credits to reduce their courseload. With just two required courses and eight electives, the program allows students to choose from five specializations, including Business Analytics, Finance, Health Services Management, Strategic Business Valuation, and Marketing, or they can choose to pursue a General MBA.

What Sets Sprott’s Flexible MBA Programs Apart?

The Sprott Professional MBA or PMBA delivers accelerated learning on an alternating weekend schedule that ensures students can continue to work full-time through their studies. Crafted specifically for working professionals with at least five years of experience, this program is delivered through full-day, in-person classes every second Friday and Saturday for 16 months (with breaks at key times for families). The fall cohort studies at Carleton’s main campus, whereas the winter cohort meets at Carleton’s satellite campus in the Kanata North tech park.

Those who prefer the flexibility of online asynchronous learning might instead opt for Sprott’s online MBA, which gives you 24/7 access to learning modules. The program is typically completed in 12-24 months. Students can choose from three areas of concentration in Business Analytics, Financial Management, or Management and Change, with the latter specialization among the world’s best for sustainability and responsible management.

Unique among MBAs, particularly those delivered online, Sprott includes experiential learning opportunities to prepare students for today’s global business environment. The summer term is dedicated to practical experience, such as an internship, immersive consulting project, or entrepreneurial endeavour. (Students with two or more years of professional work experience may apply to be exempted from the internship once in-program.)

What Sets Dalhousie’s Career Advance Pathway MBA Apart?

Dal’s Career Advance Pathway MBA program is designed for mid-career professionals who want to earn an MBA without putting their careers on pause. Although it’s called a “blended” program, it’s delivered primarily online, with the flexibility to complete it in as little as two-and-a-half years or take up to seven years to finish.

To qualify, applicants must reside in Canada and bring at least five years of relevant professional experience to the table. The program runs across three academic terms each year, allowing students to choose from a wide range of courses that fit both their learning goals and their busy schedules.

At the end of each term, students attend a 3.5-day in-person intensive in cities like Halifax, Toronto, Calgary, or Vancouver. The experience culminates with a five-day summer capstone course held on Dalhousie’s scenic campus in Halifax, Nova Scotia. These short, in-person residencies offer valuable opportunities for collaboration, networking, group projects, and access to career support services – all while maintaining professional momentum.

During their MBA, learners can also earn two certifications: a Certificate in Finance, and a Certificate in Leading Collaboratively in a Complex World.

What Sets Haskayne School of Business’s Flexible MBA Programs Apart?

Students prioritizing flexibility should consider Haskayne’s Evening MBA, a part-time program designed specifically for working professionals. The program typically takes students about 32 months or three years to complete, but can be either accelerated or extended over a longer time if the student’s situation changes. As the name indicates, courses take place in the evenings, in-person on campus.

That said, the school’s Accelerated MBA (AMBA) is also described as flexible, and can be completed while working. The AMBA was created specifically for graduates of a four-year undergraduate business program from a recognized Canadian or U.S. post-secondary institution. With just 11 courses instead of the typical 20, the AMBA can save participants up to 45 percent in tuition cost, as well as significantly reducing the program length (12-24 months).

Students in either MBA program can specialize in one of eight subject areas: Business Intelligence and Data Analytics; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Finance; Global Energy Management and Sustainable Development; Management Analytics; Marketing; Project Management; and Real Estate Studies.

What Sets Alberta School of Business’s Flexible MBA Programs Apart?

The Part-Time MBA is a 20-course program designed to be flexible for working professionals, offering students an in-person program with the option to complete some (but not all) courses online asynchronously. In-person courses are primarily offered weekday evenings at the university’s main campus. Students typically complete the program in three or four years, but are able to take up to six years; alternatively, students can accelerate their part-time studies by taking more courses per term.

The FastTrack MBA program is designed for students who hold an undergraduate business degree, requiring them to complete nearly half of the number of courses compared to the regular MBA – a minimum of 36 credits (12 courses) instead of 60 credits (20 courses), including five core courses and seven electives. (Depending on final grades in core undergrad courses, students in the FastTrack program may need to complete up to 17 courses to meet requirements.) The program focuses on advanced management topics and includes intensive courses. When completed part-time, it typically takes 22 months.

In choosing electives, students can choose to complete their own customized program or complete the requirements for one of six UAlberta MBA Career Tracks or areas of focus, which include: Energy Finance; Operations & Business Analytics; Strategy & Consulting; Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Public Sector & Healthcare; and Real Estate.

What Sets Ted Rogers School of Management’s Flexible MBA Programs Apart?

Ted Rogers’ MBA programs are delivered predominantly in-person, in a traditional classroom format. Across seven core courses, six electives, and one capstone project, the curriculum aligns to four key program themes: diversity, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. In addition to seven elective areas of focus, students can also consider two specialized pathways: an MBA/MA in Media Production, and a Sport Business MBA.

Students seeking schedule flexibility and a reduced course load while working can opt for the Part-Time MBA program, typically completed in two years.

Those who want to accelerate their learning while maintaining flexibility to work during their studies can opt for the Flex Full-Time MBA, completed in 16 months, provided they hold an undergraduate business degree. (Non-business grads can still access the Flex stream by taking Foundations Courses in the spring semester, adding another four months to the program duration.)

What Sets Athabasca University’s Online MBA Program Apart?

Athabasca’s online MBA is designed for managers, professionals, and executives with work experience, helping them build advanced leadership and management skills. The program focuses on real-world applications, letting you bring your work scenarios into the learning experience for immediate impact in your workplace.

Athabasca offers four routes of entry into its MBA, including an accelerated entry route for those who earned an undergraduate degree in business within the last 10 years and have 3+ years of managerial experience. By acknowledging prior education and work experience, students in the accelerated pathway can graduate in as little as 19 months (and must complete within four years).

There are three program starts per year, in fall, winter, and spring. All online MBA courses are paced, meaning there are scheduled start and end dates, and assignment deadlines within each course – but the courses are asynchronous, meaning you can fit your studies around your own schedule. Students in each intake progress through the program’s core online courses as a cohort.

Athabasca also offers specialized online MBA pathways for executives, accountants, health leaders, and supply chain managers.

What Sets Lakehead University’s Part-Time MBA Program Apart?

Lakehead’s part-time MBA program is structured to ensure students stay on track. Its synchronous components and deadlines provide ongoing motivation while also allowing participants to balance their work and family lives. The programming does not require regular time off work and won’t monopolize your weekends with classes.

Most classes are held virtually over Zoom. Some classes may also have a blended, hybrid format, with some students joining in person and some joining online – the in-person attendance is optional, and only for local students when space permits in the hybrid-friendly courses of the full-time MBA. If appropriate, some classes may have an asynchronous component, but this is not a fully asynchronous program. Live online lectures, breakout sessions, and group work within the Lakehead MBA allow students to interact and participate in the networking component that remains a critical part of the MBA experience.

The part-time MBA takes three years to complete. Students who start in the winter semester may require an additional four-to-six months to complete due to the scheduling of courses aligning with a Fall start.

What Sets Goodman School of Business’s Flexible MBA Programs Apart?

The part-time MBA program at Brock’s Goodman School of Business can be completed over four years, compared to the full-time option, which is typically completed in two years. The part-time program has an additional start time in the spring, on top of the fall and winter starts also available for full-time students. However, part-time students are not eligible for the optional four-month paid co-op, nor can they enroll in the international double-degree program, where you combine your MBA with either a Master in Management (MIM) or Master of Science (MSc) in France.

There is also an option to accelerate your studies: Students who have completed undergraduate or graduate courses equivalent to specific courses in the Goodman MBA may be granted advanced standing for up to five credits. Both full-time and part-time students are eligible for advanced standing.

Students can choose from six specializations, based on their career path and areas of interest: Accounting (CPA accredited); Business Analytics; Finance; Human Resource Management; Marketing; and Operations Management. Alternatively, they can opt to complete a general MBA, without specialization.