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The Cape Breton University MBA in Community Economic Development program appeals to people who want to make a difference in their organizations and communities, especially those working in community organizations, the public sector, social enterprises and entrepreneurial businesses.

The CBU MBA weekend delivery format caters to people who need the flexibility to balance work, family, and studies. Classes are scheduled on weekends, In-Person and Online for approximately 16 weekends per year for 2 years, allowing you to advance your career while continuing to work. The CBU MBA is accessible for both business and non-business degree holders, as well as applicants without a degree but with significant experience. 👉 GMAT waiver available to potential candidates.

Delivery Options (All on Weekends):

🌐 Live Online: Offered Fully Online on Weekends across Mountain Time and Eastern Time Zones.

🏫 Blended Delivery: The Program is offered in 7 cities across Canada in a blended course delivery format(In-Person+Live Online):

  1. Sydney, Nova Scotia at Cape Breton University
  2. Toronto, Ontario at Centennial College
  3. Kingston, Ontario at St. Lawrence College
  4. Brandon, Manitoba at Assiniboine Community College
  5. Edmonton, Alberta at NAIT
  6. Warman, Saskatchewan at Great Plains College
  7. La Ronge, Saskatchewan at Northlands College


🎓 Varied Electives & Specialization:
Choose from a diverse option of electives and specializations to learn the gain deeper knowledge on subject matters like International Business, Strategic Leadership, Tourism, Marketing, Public Policy, Sustainability, First Nations and Emergency Management.

💲Pay-per-Semester Tuition: Tuition & fees are paid as you progress in each semester making it financially manageable and affordable.

✒️ Accredited and Recognized:  CBU is a Canadian public university, established by legislation in the Province of Nova Scotia, and accredited by Nova Scotia’s Department of Education and the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission. It is a fully accredited member of: The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), The Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) & The Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents (CONSUP). Additionally, CBU’s MBA in CED is accredited by: The Campus Alberta Quality Council, The Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities and The Saskatchewan Higher Education Quality Assurance Board.

To learn more about the program, please visit mbaced.ca, attend any of our Information sessions or email us at mba@cbu.ca with any queries.

🎥 Watch Alicia Lake (MBA '13), Executive Director, Pan Cape Breton Food Hub, speak about the program: