Executive Master of Business Administration - Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship

The Executive MBA program is designed for working people. The program structure is flexible to fit students' needs as much as possible. For example, classes are held every other week on Fridays and Saturdays to accommodate working students. Students normally enrol 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.

Incoming students are invited to attend orientation sessions prior to the beginning of the fall semester. The sessions will focus on various topics such as accounting, team-building, communications, and research. An introduction to evidence-based management and an overview of the resources available on campus will also be provided. Orientation is an excellent opportunity to meet fellow classmates, to meet the School of Business faculty and staff, and to brush up on skills that will help students succeed in the Program.

The first year of studies focuses on enhancing managerial skills and understanding functional business topics. Students are able to take four courses in each of the fall and winter semesters. The second year of studies focuses on the development and application of more strategic perspectives and application within a dynamic global business environment. In year two, students are able to take four courses in the fall semester. The program finishes with the completion of BUS-8010.

Applicants for admission to the Executive MBA program must have demonstrated the potential to learn within a demanding integrated program, typically through high academic standing in previous university studies. There are two streams available within the Executive MBA: Innovative Management and Biotechnology Management. The basic requirements and qualifications are:

i. for the Innovative Management Stream, an undergraduate degree in any discipline is required. For the Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship Stream, an undergraduate degree in the sciences or a degree in any discipline plus considerable work experience in a science field is required.

For both streams, the required degree must be from a recognized university and the applicant should have achieved a minimum average of B (70% or higher) in the last four semesters or last two years of undergraduate study.

ii. acceptable professional designations such as CPA, CFA, or PEng plus work experience will also be considered. Under exceptional circumstances, a person who lacks a formal degree or professional designation but who has other outstanding management qualifications, such as a well-established and documented business career, may be admitted to the Executive MBA program. In these circumstances, applicants will normally be expected to have a minimum of ten years full-time work experience, including significant experience in upper management or entrepreneurial positions. The MBA Committee must be satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated a level of academic competence at least equivalent to an undergraduate degree.

IELTS (Academic) - 7 in writing and no band lower than 6.5, TOEFL Paper-based test - 600 TWE 6, TOEFL Internet-based test - 100 with a minimum of 25 in speaking and writing, 22 in reading and listening