Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development (CED)
Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development (CED)
Cape Breton University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Community Economic Development (CED) is an advanced program with community at its core; it resonates with people who wish to make a difference in their organizations and their communities. The MBA in CED curriculum, in addition to business subjects found in traditional MBA programs, focuses on economic development, leadership, strategy, governance, managing change and international management.
This program is designed for learners who aspire to play leadership roles in the public sector, in third sector organizations and in community-minded businesses. The MBA in CED aims to develop a new generation of leaders who have strong business management capabilities, well developed collaborative and interpersonal skills and deep knowledge of accountability, social responsibility and development issues and practices. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a difference in leading organizations in an increasingly global community and economy.
CBU’s size and governance structure allows for the adaption of curriculum in a timely fashion to meet the evolving requirements of learners and organizations. The special appeal of the MBA in CED is evidenced by the demand for this program in different parts of Canada.
Program Change Regulation for MBA Students:
MBA students are required to complete a minimum of one term of study at Cape Breton University in the MBA program to be considered for a program change into another program. All program change approvals are subject to program capacity and seat availability. Students must be in good financial and academic standing to be considered for a program change. Applicable deadlines for program change applications will be followed.
Even if students meet these requirements, there’s no guarantee that the program change request will be approved.
Students should know:
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- A program change may affect your fees.
- A student will be required to be re-advised.
- Admission requirements must be met for the new program.
- It is recommended international students should speak with an international student advisor before changing programs, as the program change may negatively impact their Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility.
- The Registrar’s Office and Shannon School of Business approves all final decisions.
Admission Requirements for MBA
To meet standard admission requirements for the MBA in CED, a Bachelor’s Degree with a B average from a recognized university is required. The application will be processed when all the following documents and fees have been received:
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- a completed application form, with non-refundable application fee
- official transcripts for all previous post-secondary study
- a resume detailing employment experience, skills, community involvement and interests
- a 500-800-word statement on desire to enter the program
- three reference let