Business Administration Part-Time, M.B.A.

Part-Time MBA Programs

For students wishing to complete their MBA but unable to commit to a full-time study schedule, a part-time program is an ideal alternative.

The Blended Learning Part-time MBA launched in September 2018. Admission into the previous Part-time MBA Program was discontinued in 2017. , Part-time students generally may take up
to 6 units of course work per term, with the exception of Terms 8 and 9 in the Blended Learning Part-time Program.

Students with a Bachelor of Commerce degree may complete an Accelerated MBA Program on a full-time or part-time basis. Please refer to the Accelerated MBA Program section for additional
detail.

Blended Learning Part-time MBA

For students enrolled after September 2018

Length: 9 terms.  Please note this program follows a prescribed sequence.

Number of courses/units: 21 courses/55.5 units

Admission Criteria

Applicants to the BLPT MBA are expected to meet the following requirements:
• 4-year bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with a recommended B average (73-76% or 3.0 on a 4-point scale) in the two most recent years of university study.
• Résumé to assess work experience, with a minimum of 4 years expected.
• Two letters of recommendation; at least one from a non-academic referee (e.g., past or present employer)
• Admissions interview, if necessary, to better understand a prospective student’s capabilities, learning objectives and potential for success in the Program.
• TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores for those who have not resided in an English-speaking country for at least four years, or if English was not the primary language of instruction for at least three years of full-time post-secondary education, excluding ESL courses.

Program specific notes:

This program offers non-elective courses in a Blended Learning format. Students are required to engage in on-line learning activities, in addition to attending 3 mandatory weekend residencies per term.

Part-Time MBA

For students enrolled on or before September 2016

Length: Variable. It takes most students 4 to 5 years, but students have a maximum of 8 years to complete the program.

Number of courses: 20

Program specific requirements: Work experience helps, but is not required.

Program specific notes:

• You can take a maximum of 2 classes per term.
• You may have the option of taking complete terms off. Please consult an Academic Advisor.
• Evening courses are held once a week and usually run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Students admitted prior to September 2016 are not permitted to transfer into the Blended Learning Part-time Program.